You'll be welcome to Ulster, Carlow men (and women and children).

I really hope Mt Leinster put up a good show and do themselves
and you proud for you will need the consolation of a spirited performance
to comfort you on your journey home. For the dream ends here.
Truth is, you have a snowball in Hell's chance against this Loughgiel side. A side that
were AI champions 2 years ago and were only beaten after a replay by last year's champions.
Meantime Mt Leinster (Leinster Senior champions) were beaten by the Leinster Intermediate champions
very recently in a challenge game.
In the absence of a monsoon and/or some guy who can walk on water, there'll be 15 points in it.

RefrefREF (Antrim) - Posts: 2 - 27/01/2014 20:02:19    1537563

MKR hadn't half their team out in that game you're referring to. Hope MLR do it but I feel this is the end of the road.

hurlingguru (Carlow) - Posts: 1841 - 27/01/2014 20:42:29    1537588

can't see Loughgiel getting beaten but this game will be a lot tighter than your man above thinks.17 or 18 points at this time of year on a heavy winter pitch will be enough to win most matches,it's all on the day and may the best team win...

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 27/01/2014 21:31:17    1537613

turfcutter - let the best team win - could not agree more! Looking forward to the trip and the match - perhaps with a bit of luck we will be looking forward to Croke Park on Paddys Day - if not then, very best wishes to Loughgiel.

carlowman (Carlow) - Posts: 1875 - 27/01/2014 21:44:59    1537625

Loughiel lost to an experimental offaly side by 5 at the wknd.

old yellar (None) - Posts: 2630 - 27/01/2014 21:58:50    1537633

Maybe Mlr will lose by 15 points as some posters are suggesting but i doubt it.

Oulart were suppose to beat us by 15 points as were Ballyboden.

Loughiel are heavy favourites with the bookies but Mlr are a proud team and i hope
will answer the doubters sunday week.

Im just surprised at the lack of respect the Leinster champions are getting, so we will
just see about the 15 points.

carlovia (None) - Posts: 1537 - 28/01/2014 09:43:44    1537659

Fact carlovia. They ll rattle loughiel i think. Great bet at 13/8. They beat two v fancied teams in ballyboden and oulart so they have nothing to fear.

old yellar (None) - Posts: 2630 - 28/01/2014 11:03:37    1537696

Most of the talk on here is the Leinster v ulster match which i for one would not write off Mlr but you;d have to fancy Loughiel considering their expieriences in last few yrs.Any thouhts out there on the Nap v Portumna match?Breen in the corner big loss for them whats the thinking around the country on this one.Portumna are favourites but i have a feeling myself for Nap.

someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 28/01/2014 15:41:29    1537864

I meant no disrespect to MLR. Beating Ballyboden and OTB was no mean achievement but I'd take Loughgiel to beat either of those teams too. I did say barring a monsoon. Pairc Esler is not known for its drying qualities and is a heavy pitch but I'm certain that Loughgiel will take the sort of chances that OTB squandered in the poor conditions that day.
Breen will be a loss to Na Pairsaigh and might tip it in Portumna's direction. Portumna certainly have the knowhow. Conditions may play a part in this one too. If it's half ways dry I'd favour NaP but it'll be close.

RefrefREF (Antrim) - Posts: 2 - 28/01/2014 15:59:32    1537877

I totally agree with 'Carlovia'. Some of the comments on here are really disrespectful to the Carlow & Leinster Champions. Maybe they are to lure Loughgiel into a false sense of security. Coming out of Leinster is a massive achievement. I repeat my post from the Antrim site.

'I have read a lot of comments on various sites re the MLR/Loughgiel semi final. (Note the spelling for LOUGHGIEL) Some very fair comments and some drivel. In my opinion this is a 50/50 match with two very good teams. MLR are Leinster champions and are in the semi final on merit. If Loughgiel take their county final form to Newry they will have a chance. If they take the form they displayed in the Ulster semi final& final they will have difficulties. Good luck to both teams.'

Spillane (Antrim) - Posts: 15 - 28/01/2014 16:59:16    1537923

Time enough surely now to talk about this one both sems will be intereting i'm thinking Nap v Loughiel final[hopefuly]

someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 07/02/2014 16:56:39    1542871

Fair play to MlR. Hope they win the final now ( no offence to the other two teams).

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 08/02/2014 16:20:46    1543153

Sincere congrats to MLR. My apologies I was one of those who fancied loughgiel heavily

disillusiondfan (Limerick) - Posts: 4279 - 08/02/2014 16:23:45    1543158

Congratulations to Mount Leinster Rangers. Sensational stuff.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13797 - 08/02/2014 16:32:25    1543165

Brilliant win for MLR. Once again taken for granted as they were by Boden and Oulart. Hope they win the final now. Hurling revolution continues!!

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 08/02/2014 16:50:12    1543172

Fair play to Kickham's Creggan, 10 points down at half time, brought it level 2 minutes into injury time in the second half. All to play for in extra time now.

muffin (Antrim) - Posts: 128 - 08/02/2014 16:54:34    1543179

great win, a great match with some exceptional hurling in it. Well done MLR and everyone in Carlow

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 08/02/2014 16:56:09    1543180

.....except tinryland. Im sure he wanted them to lose!

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 08/02/2014 16:57:09    1543181

Thanks Jon carter. You reckoned they wouldn't keep it pucked though out against Oulart (10 or 15pts pts from memory) and that they were fortunate against Ballyboden St Enda's. The benefit of hindsight and all that. Notwithstanding, the good wishes are welcome. Up Carlow hurling. Good for the game

Passer_By (Carlow) - Posts: 534 - 08/02/2014 17:23:48    1543193

Well done MLR - no complaints - they were the more physical and hungery side, and were always in front,

very silly of theLoughguille player to get sent off , just when they were awarded a free in, No 14 from MLR should have walked also,

another point, great crowd in Newry, unlike Thurles which looks empty....

so this weekend i've been to 2 games in desperate conditions, where do go tomorrow!!!!!!

cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1688 - 08/02/2014 17:27:41    1543196