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    #76
    What's happening to Galway hurlers, 13 points down into the second half.

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      #77
      Somehow have pulled it back to 3, but deep into injury-time now.

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        #78
        After that Waterford win, Cork had a similar experience, taking a sizeable lead against Clare, almost getting reeled in, but eventually holding out for a quarter-final place. Galway utterly dominant in the Connacht final at half-time, it was always expected to be a close game, but Shane Walsh has been instrumental in their performance so far, and they deservedly lead by 2-5 to Mayo's 0-6.

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          #79
          A different story in the second half,as Galway haven't scored after 20 minutes, and Mayo now lead by four points.

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            #80
            And they fail to score from play in the entire second half, only notching three frees to Mayo's 2-8, as the Green and Red win 2-14 to 2-8.

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              #81
              Very odd Munster final - Cork were tearing Kerry asunder in the first quarter, and led by 5 just before the water break, but a few tactical switches saw the home team steady the ship, and they now lead by 17, even with David Clifford scoreless.

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                #82
                The highest score ever recorded in a Munster final, and the only time there was a higher margin was in 1919, against Clare.

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                  #83
                  Joe Canning announces his retirement from inter-county hurling after a 14-season championship career. Admittedly, modern hurlers now play far more matches than their predecessors, but Canning just became the all-time leading championship scorer in the history of the sport, no mean achievement considering practitioners such as Henry Shefflin, Christy Ring, Eddie Keher, Mick Mackey and DJ Carey.

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                    #84
                    Just about to post about Joe. I remember being early at a Dublin v Galway game, and was standing behind him as he was warming up. The accuracy of his shooting was phenomenal to see. He also scored a huge amount of sideline cuts, hitting a decent sideline ball is difficult enough without trying to score as well.

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                      #85
                      Davy Fitzgerald has resigned as Wexford manager - much like Mourinho, you get the best out of him in the first few seasons, after which it becomes a law of diminishing returns. Meanwhile, the Junior Minister for Sport has announced that Croke Park will be at half capacity for the All-Ireland finals next month (as will Lansdowne for World Cup qualifiers).

                      Ulster SFC Final - Tyrone v Monaghan:

                      Already, the first season of the Tyrone dual management régime of Fergal Lohan and Brian Dooher appears more promising results-wise than the last few years under Mickey Harte, even if their more expansive style was ruthlessly exposed by Kerry in the League semi-final. A return to catenaccio, even on the double, can be expected against Monaghan, who came through what was widely regarded as the "soft side" of the provincial draw. Conor McManus, as ever, will be the Farney fulcrum, but the O'Neill County appear justifiably favourites.

                      Leinster SFC Final - Dublin v Kildare:

                      The actual game itself, though interesting, seems destined for an inevitable 16th capital gain in 17 provincial seasons, but the wider seasonal context is more pertinent. With Mayo ultimately impressing after a slow start against Galway last week, and Kerry similarly unleashing considerable firepower on a consistent basis, the Dubs will want to lay down a marker against the Lilywhites to demonstrate that rumours of their decline have been greatly exaggerated.

                      All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals:

                      Tipperary v Waterford:


                      Liam Sheedy and his panel must still be recovering from the psychological trauma of that 16-point turnaround by Limerick in the Munster decider, with Premier supporters notably demanding in standards expected of their team. Waterford meanwhile, seem to play best as underdogs, failing to raise a gallop against either Clare or Laois, but delivering a barnstorming performance against Galway. Hard to call, but Tipp still seem to have the strongest panel.

                      Cork v Dublin:

                      As with Waterford, the Rebels can shift between the ridiculous and the sublime, often in the course of the same game, so judging their true form is a challenge in itself. After a few seasons in the doldrums, hurling in the capital has already made real progress this season, staying in the Kilkenny match for far longer than most would have predicted, and while Cork remain narrow favourites, a Dublin victory wouldn't be the most unlikely result of the Championship to date.

                      In the women's football quarter-finals, Dublin will be expected to overcome Donegal, and Cork would be favourites to progress against Waterford. Galway and Mayo will be difficult to call, but the Tribeswomen have been the dominant Connacht force in recent seasons, while star player Aimee Mackin can help Armagh navigate their tie against Meath.

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                        #86
                        Waterford continue their impressive backdoor campaign by ending Tipperary interest for another year in the hurling, while Tyrone edge Monaghan in a scrappy Ulster final, memorable only for both goalkeepers wandering all over the pitch, to no good effect that I could see. Commentator Marty Morrissey thought it was brilliant, so I'm glad that he had a good day.

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                          #87
                          https://twitter.com/futboleslaleche/status/1422816947549376512?s=21

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                            #88
                            Interesting - the local GAA club there is called Fillos de Breogan after one of the legendary Milesians:

                            https://gaelicgameseurope.com/fillos...football-team/

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                              #89
                              No football this week, but the last four of the hurling fills the gap neatly.

                              All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Finals:

                              Limerick v Waterford:


                              My sister's in-laws will doubtless be delighted at the season to date, as every fixture has seen me write off the Déise challenge, and each time they go on to defy the odds. Still, this is yet another step up in quality, facing one of the best sides of this generation, surpassed only by the legendary Kilkenny team of 2005-15. Waterford have shown against both Galway and Tipp that they can step up gears when required, but with Limerick chasing a third title in four seasons, this seems a level too high.

                              Kilkenny v Cork:

                              In truth, neither county have matched their own stellar standards in recent seasons, even if they have fine individual performers in TJ Reid and Patrick Horgan, respectively. After limping to defeat against Limerick, Cork rebounded with clear, if hardly commanding displays against Clare and Dublin, while both the capital county and Wexford exposed the frailties of the Leinster champions. Unlikely to be a large margin here, and the Rebels could well cause an upset.

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                                #90
                                The first hurling semi-final has been postponed to 5.30 because a lorry carrying hay bales released its load on the motorway, causing traffic delays:

                                https://twitter.com/Jamiemoore1209/status/1424000750494044161
                                Last edited by Discordant Resonance; 07-08-2021, 16:01.

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                                  #91
                                  The delay hasn't affected Limerick, they're comfortably ahead with the second half just starting. 0.16 to 0.07

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                                    #92
                                    And they won the second half equally comfortably, progressing by 11, despite a Waterford comeback in the early stages, but Peter Casey will surely miss the final after being dismissed for a headbutt, rather cementing Limerick's "combative" reputation .

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                                      #93
                                      I missed the second half, but already Limerick are at the " not that sort of player" and "harsh on the lad to miss the final " bullshit that pervades the GAA. Discipline and suspensions is one area that soccer is streets ahead of GAA.

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                                        #94
                                        Ugh, not impressed with the 2021 version of the Kilkenny jersey, the stripes seem much wider than usual.

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                                          #95
                                          It looked like Cork had done enough to make the All-Ireland final when they moved into a six-point lead with six minutes remaining, but Kilkenny chipped away at the lead, and scored a goal four minutes into injury-time to bring the game into extra-time.

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                                            #96
                                            Cork win it handy in extra time. They're a coming team but I can't see them beating Limerick.

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                                              #97
                                              Limerick are on another level this year, but you never know on the day.

                                              Nice to see Cork GAA finally getting their shit together. A lot of morons have been purged from various committees over the past decade or two. It was a long and ugly process.

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                                                #98
                                                As expected, Kerry v Tyrone is postponed until the 21st, with the final similarly put back until September 4th.

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                                                  #99
                                                  It still remains up in the air whether Kerry v Tyrone will be played at all - at least half of the Ulster champions' panel is reportedly in isolation, and they could yet give a walkover this weekend.

                                                  All-Ireland SFC SF: Dublin v Mayo

                                                  In the meantime, the first finalists will be known by 7.30 tomorrow evening, with 24,000 watching the clash of the Leinster and Connacht champions. There is a feeling abroad that if the Westerners are to cause an upset, that this juncture is probably their best opportunity, carrying in their strong provincial form, while the Dubs are still gradually cranking up their performance levels an extra gear with each encounter. Still, the sense remains that the title holders continue to have a stronger panel than their opponents, and that may ultimately edge a tight contest.

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