The C4C Gaelic Football Thread
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:00 pm
Where can we watch Gaelic Football in GB? I think this and hurling are great sports but I can never seem to find any coverage, on TV or online.
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Been having the same trouble since I moved to Cardiff. Glad I didn't see the Tyrone-Dublin game though.Jon O'Neill wrote:Where can we watch Gaelic Football in GB? I think this and hurling are great sports but I can never seem to find any coverage, on TV or online.
Setanta Sports have the uk rights I think?David O'Donnell wrote:Been having the same trouble since I moved to Cardiff. Glad I didn't see the Tyrone-Dublin game though.Jon O'Neill wrote:Where can we watch Gaelic Football in GB? I think this and hurling are great sports but I can never seem to find any coverage, on TV or online.
I normally find I have to get to a pub.
The Irish pubs will always have something on match day: one in Cardiff had the MacRory cup on!!
Yeah, Setanta have the rights.James Doohan wrote:
Setanta Sports have the uk rights I think?
Kildare were brilliant the last day and Meath just couldn't live with their pace and fitness. The result also made me happy because of the way Meath won the Leinster championship, with help from that cheating cunt from Tyrone. Down were also impressive at the weekend, not so impressed with the Dubs and I thought Tyrone dropped their intensity and then couldn't raise it when the Dubs took the lead, be nice to see an unfamiliar team in the final
Yeah, Down played really well and I was quite shocked because they struggled to get by us and we're shit, but I reckon it's gonna be a Cork/Kildare final(sorry Eoin). But i'll be happy as long the Dubs don't win. Kilkenny will easily take the hurling championship again.David O'Donnell wrote: Yeah, Setanta have the rights.
You're spot on about Tyrone but it's been coming these last few years. Wicked result for Down and hopefully can emulate the team of the early sixties.
Eoin Monaghan wrote:Grrr, Cork won yesterday. I really wanted a Dublin victory, because I feel we stand a better chance of beating them if we beat Killedare next Sunday. Still, like a wise man once said (MWM) you've gotta beat the best to be the best.
Mark Meakin ??? Is that you?Gavin Chipper wrote:Eoin Monaghan wrote:Grrr, Cork won yesterday. I really wanted a Dublin victory, because I feel we stand a better chance of beating them if we beat Killedare next Sunday. Still, like a wise man once said (MWM) you've gotta beat the best to be the best.
His jokes aren't normally in such poor taste.David O'Donnell wrote:Mark Meakin ??? Is that you?Gavin Chipper wrote:Eoin Monaghan wrote:Grrr, Cork won yesterday. I really wanted a Dublin victory, because I feel we stand a better chance of beating them if we beat Killedare next Sunday. Still, like a wise man once said (MWM) you've gotta beat the best to be the best.
I reckon the Mourne men will need a good lead at halftime if they are to be busy on the 3rd Sunday in September, but I have Kildare backed at 4/5 as I see the win against Kerry as being a one off (sorry Eoin )Eoin Monaghan wrote:Come on DOWN!
No Jason, this isn't The Price Is Right.
Yep, absolutely gutted (and hoarse). So close! We were a fingertip away from winning it right at the end. Definitely the most exciting finish to a match in years, even the Leinster final. I reckon the ref originally blew for a penalty and then didn't have the guts to see it through, given what happened after that match. If only Earley had been fit. Got to feel for Johnny Doyle though, the guy played his heart out, and at his age it's doubtful he'll get through another season.James Doohan wrote:Have to feel for the Kildare team, the officiating let them down badly, the Down goal was bad enough but they should have also had a penalty right at the end when the ball was touched on the ground by two Down players, kind of sums up this championship unfortunately. But Down also played very well, enjoy the next month or so Eoin, the build up to the final is great
Not surprising really, can't think of any other countries which play Gaelic football.Eoin Monaghan wrote: the All-Ireland Final!
Well there are two countries of Ireland that playOliver Garner wrote:Not surprising really, can't think of any other countries which play Gaelic football.Eoin Monaghan wrote: the All-Ireland Final!
London and New York both have teams which can possibly win the Championship, and my friend told me that Argentina have a league. Stick with Scrabble.Oliver Garner wrote:Not surprising really, can't think of any other countries which play Gaelic football.Eoin Monaghan wrote: the All-Ireland Final!
London and New York can possibly win a game each yearEoin Monaghan wrote: London and New York both have teams which can possibly win the Championship, and my friend told me that Argentina have a league
France do. Oh no sorry - that's Garlic football.Oliver Garner wrote:Not surprising really, can't think of any other countries which play Gaelic football.Eoin Monaghan wrote: the All-Ireland Final!
It's called the 'all-Ireland' final as teams from Northern Ireland also compete you ignoramus.Oliver Garner wrote:Not surprising really, can't think of any other countries which play Gaelic football.Eoin Monaghan wrote: the All-Ireland Final!
It's funny to think that Eoin was probably the biggest celebrity there.Andy Wilson wrote:Unlucky Eoin. Hope you enjoyed the buzz of the day and got home alright. Did you have anyone spot you from d'telly?
Jerseys are generally around €45 but you might be able to get them a little cheaper now as its the end of the inter-county season. Not idea on the postage though, but would imagine its less than a tennerJon O'Neill wrote:Do any of you Ireland guys frequent a shop that sells GAA jerseys and stuff? I would love to get my dad a Tyrone one for Christmas but it's quite hard to get hold of anything from here. The GAA Store has this sort of thing: "Cannot Ship Outside Ireland (more info) - This product is available for dispatch in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only." for whatever reason. How much do these things go for and how much would it cost to send it to London?
Surely Ebay? If no-one's selling Gaelic football shirts on there I'd be amazed.Jon O'Neill wrote:Do any of you Ireland guys frequent a shop that sells GAA jerseys and stuff? I would love to get my dad a Tyrone one for Christmas but it's quite hard to get hold of anything from here. The GAA Store has this sort of thing: "Cannot Ship Outside Ireland (more info) - This product is available for dispatch in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only." for whatever reason. How much do these things go for and how much would it cost to send it to London?
Time to end this bullshit match, the GAA should be promoting our games rather than this dead ended hybrid crap. The "international series" is going nowhere and does nothing for football or hurlingEoin Monaghan wrote:Thought I might mention something about the Aussie Rules, the game was alright to watch, not enough big hits (which is what I think makes it interesting.)
Disappointing to lose but hopefully we'll get them at Croke Park.
There's this, which sets my eBay crime alarm bells ringing for a number of reasons. And a similar one (but number 13) from the same seller. I searched for tyrone gaa and these are the only two that came up.JimBentley wrote:Surely Ebay? If no-one's selling Gaelic football shirts on there I'd be amazed.Jon O'Neill wrote:Do any of you Ireland guys frequent a shop that sells GAA jerseys and stuff? I would love to get my dad a Tyrone one for Christmas but it's quite hard to get hold of anything from here. The GAA Store has this sort of thing: "Cannot Ship Outside Ireland (more info) - This product is available for dispatch in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland only." for whatever reason. How much do these things go for and how much would it cost to send it to London?
When I saw the hybrid match a couple of years ago, I loved it! It helped that there was mucho violence.James Doohan wrote:Time to end this bullshit match, the GAA should be promoting our games rather than this dead ended hybrid crap. The "international series" is going nowhere and does nothing for football or hurlingEoin Monaghan wrote:Thought I might mention something about the Aussie Rules, the game was alright to watch, not enough big hits (which is what I think makes it interesting.)
Disappointing to lose but hopefully we'll get them at Croke Park.
Jon O'Neill wrote: There's this, which sets my eBay crime alarm bells ringing for a number of reasons. And a similar one (but number 13) from the same seller. I searched for tyrone gaa and these are the only two that came up.
In a similar vein I know my mum sent out one to my brother in Boston a couple of years ago but I could check out if someone at home is willing to send you out a top.Karen Pearson wrote:Jon O'Neill wrote: There's this, which sets my eBay crime alarm bells ringing for a number of reasons. And a similar one (but number 13) from the same seller. I searched for tyrone gaa and these are the only two that came up.
How about this as an alternative? I'm sure you're dad would love it!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TYRONE-GAA-ALL-IR ... 335feb1104
Failing that, we're going to Ireland next week, so, if you want to order something to be delivered to one of our rellies and we'll bring it back for you, send me an email. But make sure they'll get it there by the end of next week!
Not sure about euro-pound but my Down top was about £30 - £40, which is about the same as football jerseys.Andy Wilson wrote:Only place in town i found that has one prices em at €60. As someone who has never once bought a gaa shirt, is this dearer than it should be? It's Finn's corner, a local independent shop. I would have assumed they had a standard price for shirts, but if you reckon it should be around €45 james?
That seems very pricey to me. I'll take a look around the shops here, they all carry the Tyrone jersey as they're our neighbours. Will report back shortlyAndy Wilson wrote:Only place in town i found that has one prices em at €60. As someone who has never once bought a gaa shirt, is this dearer than it should be? It's Finn's corner, a local independent shop. I would have assumed they had a standard price for shirts, but if you reckon it should be around €45 james?
Do O'Neills deliver outside Ireland? Because €37 won't beaten I reckonEoin Monaghan wrote: Not sure about euro-pound but my Down top was about £30 - £40, which is about the same as football jerseys.
http://www.oneills.com/categoriesList/2 ... pandable=0
This is the O'Neill's website for Tyrone stuff.
O'Neill's Website wrote:NB : This product can only be delivered to an address in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Cheers for all the info. The 2008 one is pretty ugly compared to the newer one so I don't mind paying more for that. I've got James looking in his local shops and he's actually coming to London so the postage would be cut dramatically if he finds them. If his search proves fruitless then I might take you up on that offer.Andy Wilson wrote:Well, it's only €37 for the baby size. The adult sizes are €60 so it must be a standard. Eoin, you being a beardless leprechaun, that would explain your cheaper shirt price! From what I can gather there they do deliver outside Ireland. Didn't specifically say UK (although I only glossed so might have missed it), but it did say something about deliveries to the US taking longer, so one would assume they deliver to the UK. Anyway, another possibility if €60 seems a bit steep, is the 2008 jersey (would your ould fella even care/know the difference?), which they seem to be still flogging, an XL one costing only €29... plus it'll become retro quicker!
Anyway, have a look at that Jono, might make it easier to order off them straight (says free postage for orders over €60, wonder if this means €60 and over?). Still no problem grabbing one and sticking it in the post for you but don't want to complicate things if this is more convenient.
I put this in Google translate from Irish to English but Google couldn't make any sense of it either.Lee Kelly wrote:Just read there ed that ur da is a tyrone man,, were bouts he from big man?? kerry for sam this year i reckon, different class! put ur pennies on lavey to win the derry football championship also for all u gamblers!!
It says "I've just read that Edward's father is from County Tyrone, what part of Tyrone exactly? I believe County Kerry will win this year's All Ireland championship, they are a class apart from their competitors. If one has a proclivity for gambling I suggest placing your money on Lavey. They are surely the cream of the Derry football championship."Ryan Taylor wrote:I put this in Google translate from Irish to English but Google couldn't make any sense of it either.Lee Kelly wrote:Just read there ed that ur da is a tyrone man,, were bouts he from big man?? kerry for sam this year i reckon, different class! put ur pennies on lavey to win the derry football championship also for all u gamblers!!