All-Ireland Hurling Final(s)

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:07 pm

The Minor and Senior Hurling finals are both being played at Croker today, with Cork and Galway competing in the Minor final and the Senior showdown between Waterford and Galway.

It was a promising campaign for Wexford this year, but it came to an end in the Semis against Waterford in July. I'll be supporting Waterford today, but I'm sure Tribesmen won't!

Anyways, the Senior Final is on Sky Arena (starting at 3:30), if any Clarets fancy experimenting!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:13 pm

Tried my hand at Hurling way back, when briefly at school over there in Co Wexford in the mid 60s.
It's harder than it looks!
I wasn't very good.....
Think I was considered 'dangerous' with a hurling stick!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:19 pm

I've shouted out for Cork ever since we came over but today it's Waterford all the way.
4 local lads, to us, on the panel. Gawan the Deise.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 1:55 pm

At half time in the Minor final it's Cork 2-07 Galway 0-10, or 13-10 to Cork.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:23 pm

Wexford_Claret wrote:At half time in the Minor final it's Cork 2-07 Galway 0-10, or 13-10 to Cork.

Looking forward to the final this afternoon

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:39 pm

Yes, it'll certainly be interesting to see two counties other than Kilkenny and Tipperary involved!

Cork 2-15 Galway 2-17 at full time in the Minor final, quite a game.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:03 pm

Galway destroyed Wexford in the Leinster Final and if they play the same against Waterford I would say they will struggle, however I have no favourite either way, may the best team win.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:09 pm

Half time in the final and it's Galway 14-0 Waterford 2-07, or 14 to 13.

Excellent game.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:31 pm

For such a close game I don't thinkWaterford have actually been ahead yet

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:32 pm

Forget that last post - just gone in front

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:35 pm

And they're level once more- incredible!

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:52 pm

Galway putting on the style now

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:05 pm

Really enjoyed that

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:06 pm

And it finishes Galway 26-0 Waterford 2-17. An incredible game, with Galway crowned as the hurlers of Ireland.

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:09 pm

Great win for the Tribesmen, I wonder if Tribesmen was there, make up for last nights performance.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:54 pm

Deserved win for Galway. Shame for the Deise they hit so many wides.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:12 pm

Watched some of the game and enjoyed it. No crowd segregation was great to see. Just curious about the 'goalkeepers' and their role in the team. Are saves actually made by them? Genuinely curious.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:30 pm

I thought it was a thread about what happens if you drink too much Guiness.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:39 pm

Silkyskills1 wrote:Watched some of the game and enjoyed it. No crowd segregation was great to see. Just curious about the 'goalkeepers' and their role in the team. Are saves actually made by them? Genuinely curious.

Certainly. Their hurleys are larger, and they often stop shots- although, in a game I saw earlier this year, the Kilkenny keeper made a save with his helmet!

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:13 pm

That sounds incredibly painful!!!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:25 pm

Silkyskills1 wrote:Watched some of the game and enjoyed it. No crowd segregation was great to see. Just curious about the 'goalkeepers' and their role in the team. Are saves actually made by them? Genuinely curious.

The best are amazing. A sliotar is similar to a cricket ball and I've seen it blasted at goal from close in and they make a save with hurl, free hand or body.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:44 am

And that ball moves at some speed I imagine. Isn't hurling reportedly the fastest sport played on grass?

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:52 am

ClaretTony wrote:And that ball moves at some speed I imagine. Isn't hurling reportedly the fastest sport played on grass?

That would be a hard one to call but when they can knock a sliotar 100yds it's certainly end to end. I thought I read once it was lacrosse?

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:54 am

Go Galway

Mayoclaret · Post by **Mayoclaret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:44 am

Great result for Galway - very well done. Now all we need is for Mayo to break the 66 year old curse in 2 weeks time to lift the Sam Maguire trophy!!

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:18 pm

Watched a bit of it yesterday.

What a game. I use the word game for want of a better turn of phrase. Certainly not played by the faint-hearted.

Could teach a few footballers a thing or two about having a strong jaw.

Did SD ever play this ?

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:54 pm

derryclaret wrote:Great win for the Tribesmen, I wonder if Tribesmen was there, make up for last nights performance.

Ahhhhhh yes the old GAA question rears it's head again .
I must say Derry i was happy for Galway people and that was it . There is no love in our house as i really hate the GAA with a passion . Yes i know hate is a very strong word but coming from a person who has never been to a game in my life and never will , i was born here and been back 21 years living in the West , all my focus is on tomorrows night game in Dublin COYBIG .........................

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:59 pm

Tribesmen wrote:Ahhhhhh yes the old GAA question rears it's head again .
I must say Derry i was happy for Galway people and that was it . There is no love in our house as i really hate the GAA with a passion . Yes i know hate is a very strong word but coming from a person who has never been to a game in my life and never will , i was born here and been back 21 years living in the West , all my focus is on tomorrows night game in Dublin COYBIG .........................

Well Tribesmen, you may have heard this question before too, but:

If you live in Galway but hate the GAA with a passion, why exactly are you called Tribesmen?

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:02 pm

Wexford_Claret wrote:Well Tribesmen, you may have heard this question before too, but:

If you live in Galway but hate the GAA with a passion, why exactly are you called Tribesmen?

Easy as Galway United are called The Tribesmen

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:33 pm

Fair enough!

cold claret · Post by **cold claret** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:10 am

Well done Galway family from Loughrea

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