Dublin GAA Discussion Thread - Capital Punishment

ProudDUB

Nidgeweasel wrote: »

I'd stick to the M3 / N3 and scoot across via Lavey.

If you are convinced on going a different route then there's no real difference between Ardee / Blaney. If I've to go to Leterkenny I try stay on the M1 as long as possible and make the time up there, the other roads are toxic.

But you'll do Blanch - Virginia in 30 / 40 mins so would definitely be sticking to that.

Very bad bottlenecks in Virginia the last time we played up in Clones and Cavan. Have no intention of getting caught up in that again.

donkey balls

I would normally go the M1 up to the Ardee turn off on to the N52,Then straight up the N2.
Last time we went to Clones the bus driver went via Virginia then across to Clones, Reckon we would have been quicker going the M1 then over to Clones.

OldMrBrennan83

ProudDUB wrote: »

Well said Nidgey. Unfortunately, the bean counters in HQ care more about keeping the Croker Park corporate boxes/premium seats full and happy, than they do about a piddling little thing like atmosphere, or the overall experience of the average punter.

So anyhoo, what way are people heading up to the stony grey soil on Sunday?

After spending 17.5 years of my life stuck in Virginia bottlenecks on previous trips up thar, am gonna give the Wee County a go. Is there much of a difference in going up via Ardee & Carrickmacross, or stay on the M1 longer & go via Hackballscross (what a GREAT name) & Castleblaney?

I go to Monaghan town a lot for work and going on up the M1 and across from the first Dundalk exit towards Cullaville is, while not the shortest, the most hassle free.

Bonniedog

Hurlers v Carlow:

1. Alan Nolan (St. Brigids)
2. Paddy Smyth (Clontarf)
3. Eoghan O'Donnell (Whitehall Colmcille)
4. James Madden (Ballyboden St. Enda's)
5. Chris Crummey (Lucan Sarsfields)
6. Seán Moran (Cuala)
7. Shane Barrett (Na Fianna)
8. Jake Malone (Cuala)
9. Darragh O'Connell (Cuala)
10. Fergal Whitely (Kilmacud Crokes)
11. John Hetherton (St. Vincent's)
12. Riain McBride (St. Vincent's)
13. Donal Burke (Na Fianna)
14. Liam Rushe (St. Patrick’s Palmerstown)
15. Eamon Dillon (Naomh Fionnbarra)

Good to see O'Connell back. Seems to be still trying out options in backs. No O'Carroll or Callaghan. And none of the Cuala forwards strangely enough. I thought Hetherton was out for this one for red card?

OldMrBrennan83

Does Michael Boland play regularly for Ballyboden?

Fann Linn

Don't forget the passports just in case Leo has his border checkpoints up.ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒

ProudDUB

Anyone up for a round of "Name The Dub" drinking game?

https://twitter.com/DubGAAOfficial/status/1088877761257705473?s=19

No hangovers for me on the morrow methinks.

Dyr

Bonniedog wrote: »

Hurlers v Carlow:

I thought Hetherton was out for this one for red card?

Walsh cup red doesn't carry into League I think?

Bonniedog

Bambi wrote: »

Walsh cup red doesn't carry into League I think?

Must be. Was woth it so

mcgragger

There is not really a great road no matter which way we'd go.

Just leave earlier or go via Mullagh and avoid the main routes

ProudDUB

Jayzus, that's a strong starting line up for the 27th of January.

https://twitter.com/DubGAAOfficial/status/1089130833842032640?s=19

Bonniedog

They owe Monaghan a hiding. Last team to beat them.

Gael85

ProudDUB wrote: »

Jayzus, that's a strong starting line up for the 27th of January.

https://twitter.com/DubGAAOfficial/status/1089130833842032640?s=19

Con O'Callaghan starting his first league game. His two previous appearances were off bench against Kerry in 2016 and Galway in league final last year.

CatInABox

Good to see Comerford getting a start, about time really.

Well, at least if that's they start as named.

Bonniedog

Not hugely convincing, but a win is a win. Should have a better idea of best team at this stage, especially in the backs.

corny

Sluggish start. I'm sure the DCU lads could still feel the midweek game in the legs.

Hetherton played well. Has a good eye for a pass but i'd like to see him run at defenders more. He'd be a nightmare to stop.

Bonniedog

He is definitely turning out to be a bit of a find. As you say, be good to see him using his physicality more.


Short passing on a night like that not a good idea! Did better when going route one.

The Dark Knight

Fann Linn wrote: »

Don't forget the passports just in case Leo has his border checkpoints up.ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒ðŸ˜႒

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

ProudDUB

The Dark Knight wrote: »

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

Oh Jesus.

Relax.

It. Was. A. Joke.

Taking the piss out of directionless* Dubs is par for the course around here. And we love to ham it up ourselves of course.

(*Not to be confused with missing GPS units. That's for the Mayo forum.)

Fann Linn

The Dark Knight wrote: »

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

From my side of the country I have to go through bandit country.

ProudDUB

Ah give over. Tullamore's not that bad.

#SeeWhatIDidThere.

EICVD

The Dark Knight wrote: »

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

Ah the Dublin humour is lost on some

Bonniedog

The Dark Knight wrote: »

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

The six counties are part of Ireland too, you know

Slattsy

Do i need a passport to get into Swords? I've never been there.

b1964

The Dark Knight wrote: »

You do know that Monaghan is in Ireland and not N.Ireland.
Or is anywhere north of Swords foreign to you?

Oh for gods sake , cop on to yourself

DoctaDee

Monaghan is nearer the Arctic circle than Dublin so do expect a noticeable reduction in daylight this time of year .. bring a lamp if you're travelling..

ProudDUB

Slattsy wrote: »

Do i need a passport to get into Swords? I've never been there.

No. You need a passport to out of Swords. Not entirely sure how that works. I just do what the Stazi tell me.

Bonniedog

DoctaDee wrote: »

Monaghan is nearer the Arctic circle than Dublin so do expect a noticeable reduction in daylight this time of year .. bring a lamp if you're travelling..

The polar bears all drink in the Paragon.

PCeeeee

What went on with MDMA?

Billy Mays

McDaid came on for him as a blood sub then got sinbinned just as McAuley was about to come back on. McAuley came on regardless so had to go back off.

I think