Who do you want to win hurling final and why?

I says · 16-08-2018 12:19PM #1

Galway for me without doubt.
I’ve loads of family in limerick but they can wait another few years it’s a pity because against anyone else I’d be shouting for them.

blinding · 16-08-2018 12:24PM

Limerick ; Spread it around . Its great to see a genuine competition for the hurling unlike the procession for the football .

Blondie919 · 16-08-2018 12:48PM

Limerick because I’m from Tipp living and working in Galway. Have had to listen to Galway workmates gloating and slagging me all year

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater · 16-08-2018 12:52PM

Limerick. 1973 is a long time ago. Galway had their year last year and as another person here who is working with a load of them, they haven't shut up about it since. There'd be a slight bit of cockiness about them too.

I actually have a soft spot for the Galway hurlers, but I'll be hoping Limerick do it this time.

Dog walker 1234 · 16-08-2018 12:53PM

I'm neutral. If I had to choose, I would hope for Limerick to win, just to spread the cup around.

Edgware · 16-08-2018 02:55PM

Limerick. Four years four different winners. A lot of counties within 10% improvement of winning. It will give Waterford Wexford great encouragement to stick with it.

Stationmaster · 16-08-2018 03:02PM

Galway. One side of the family is from there and my earliest hurling memories are watching the semi finals in the mid 80's and going outside after pretending to be Gerry McInerney, Hopper McGrath etc.

PlaneSpeeking · 16-08-2018 03:04PM

Limerick - know some people from there but no one from Galway.

Tyrone for the football all the way tho.

adrian522 · 16-08-2018 03:17PM

Limerick, I think they've been excellent all year, really deserved their win against Kilkenny, didn't fold when the pressure came on in that game or against Cork.

It would be great for their long suffering fans and Henry Martin would get to write another chapter and perhaps a new title for his book.

Deiselurker · 16-08-2018 03:47PM

Limerick as they have been waiting a long time and had heartbreaking defeats in 94 and 96. I also have more connections to Limerick with relations living there and my brother lived there for a number of years. It's nothing against Galway but they ended their famine last year so hopefully a new team can celebrate this year.

Itssoeasy · 16-08-2018 03:57PM

Limerick. As I've worked with/work with some limerick people and they are all good people(not that Galway people aren't btw) but 1973 is along time and Galway ended their drought last year. I know one Limerick guy and he's had a rough year and a bit and he's a limerick GAA supporter and I think it would do him good to see his home county win it all. He was there in 1973. I realise sentimentality doesn't win All-Irelands but as a neutral I'd like to see Limerick win it.

seligehgit · 16-08-2018 04:24PM

Limerick.

I'd normally always shout for my neighbours over the border but Limerick have endured so much hurt since 1973.

washman3 · 16-08-2018 05:05PM

Limerick for me as I live there and have followed all my life.
Have never witnessed our team winning an A.I. and since winning in 1973 we've
lost 5 finals (I've been at 4 of them).
Ironically last year a crowd of us watching were all shouting for Galway as every one of us wanted Joe to win that elusive medal. Our theory was that Waterford are young and would be back this year and definitely win one and we would be rooting for them. Not a single one of us predicted that we would be there ourselves.

P.S. hope Joe settles for that 1 medal for now....:D

Akrasia · 16-08-2018 05:15PM

Limerick. There are a good few lads on that team who deserve an all Ireland medal

LoughNeagh2017 · 16-08-2018 05:47PM

I don't care, I've never been to either county. No in fact I want Limerick to win as I didn't like the Galway men I was sitting infront of in the 2001 football semi final.

supernova5 · 16-08-2018 05:56PM

Limerick are our rivals and noisy neighbours to the south, as a young kid I watched and rooted for the green and white on that miserable rainy day in Sept. 1973
seems as though it was 5 lifetimes ago now, its almost beyond belief that they've only won 2 All Ireland's in 78 years, that is just not befitting a great hurling county, hope they can bridge that yawning gap this Sunday

force eleven · 16-08-2018 07:09PM

Limerick. Young lads and ladies cheering the Treaty back in the dim distant days of 1973 are now approaching pensionable age, and few would have thought Limerick could deny them another day like that up until the year 2018 (we hope). We suffered agony in '74, '80, '94 ,'96 ,2007 and despite the odd Munster title to keep the fire burning, it's been a procession of disappointment and heartbreak. I don't remember 73, I was too young, but believed after 1980 loss, we would surely come back regularly to reclaim Liam. But it never happened, and sometimes, in the dark depth of night, I am now struck by the thought that maybe I could pass from this earthly realm and never experience the joy and contentment of my county winning an All Ireland. Heaven knows the football lads will never do it sadly, but hurling, that's a different matter. I trust Limerick will do iton Sunday, I believe they will. 'Hon Luimneach!

OldMrBrennan83 · 16-08-2018 07:15PM

Limerick, because I like the place.
Nothing really against Galway, and I'll always have a soft spot for them after their footballers saved humanity in 1998, but Limerick is probably my favourite place (city/town anyway) for heading out, etc.

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Balmed Out · 16-08-2018 07:30PM

Limerick, if cork not in it ive always shouted for them for some reason. Honest teams that have lacked a bit of luck.

dastardly00 · 16-08-2018 07:30PM

Limerick - because it's been so long since their last AI win, and I have some cousins from Mungret

dastardly00 · 16-08-2018 07:31PM

LoughNeagh2017 wrote: »

I don't care, I've never been to either county. No in fact I want Limerick to win as I didn't like the Galway men I was sitting infront of in the 2001 football semi final.

That's got to be the best reason so far :pac:

puzl · 16-08-2018 07:35PM

I've lived in both limerick and Galway and love them both, but I'm afraid I'm only cheering for one side on Sunday and that's Limerick. 45 years is a very very long time for a county that never really went too far off the pace to begin with.

What's more, I think they'll do it.

puzl · 16-08-2018 07:36PM

LoughNeagh2017 wrote: »

I don't care, I've never been to either county. No in fact I want Limerick to win as I didn't like the Galway men I was sitting infront of in the 2001 football semi final.

If I adopted those criteria, I wouldn't support anyone, including my home county!

BonnieSituation · 16-08-2018 07:37PM

Akrasia wrote: »

Limerick. There are a good few lads on that team who deserve an all Ireland medal

I hate that reason.

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Limerick just cos I like em.

tphase · 16-08-2018 07:42PM

Galway.... three in a row, we hope (preferably more to piss off Killkenny)

yaboya1 · 16-08-2018 07:45PM

I says wrote: »

Galway for me without doubt.
I’ve loads of family in limerick but they can wait another few years it’s a pity because against anyone else I’d be shouting for them.

You started a thread asking: "who do you want to win the hurling final and why?"
Then selected Galway without giving a reason?

Limerick for me btw. The Mayo of hurling. Don't think anyone would begrudge them an All Ireland and I've been impressed with them this year.

gimli2112 · 16-08-2018 07:53PM

LoughNeagh2017 wrote: »

I don't care, I've never been to either county. No in fact I want Limerick to win as I didn't like the Galway men I was sitting infront of in the 2001 football semi final.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Limerick for me.

Duffy the Vampire Slayer · 16-08-2018 07:59PM

Limerick.

I've long had sympathy for Limerick hurling fans, they're a bit like us in the football. Also, it's hard for me to support Galway in the hurling when I hate their football team.

billyhead · 16-08-2018 08:03PM

Limerick. Born and bred in Dublin and follow the Dublin footballers but my father and all the relations on his side are from Limerick and I spend many a day in my youth on hols down their saving the hay (great memories) and hitting a sliotar around the fields. Always followed them growing up and still to this day and was and still am an attendee at a lot of their games been to the AI final in 1994. Come on Limerick

Kevin Finnerty · 16-08-2018 08:04PM

Limerick. I'm not going this time because the last time I went, Galway beat them in the final, 38 years ago!

Bad karma.

stampydmonkey · 16-08-2018 08:04PM

Geez...no love for Galway. Well I'm going for Galway cause we are class and I'm from there. Should be some game

PTH2009 · 16-08-2018 08:08PM

Limerick

Nice to see a different winner and this could kick off a new revolution

2017- Galway (at our expense ðŸ˜ªðŸ˜ª)
2018- Limerick
2019- Waterford hopefully or if not a non big 3 county

ChippingSodbury · 16-08-2018 08:35PM

It's hardship being a Limerick supporter normally. I was on the Hill in 1994 surrounded by dejected Offaly fans for 65 minutes having the crack, need I say more. I can remember sitting on the terrace in the Gaelic Grounds in 96 in the blazing sunshine with a roaring hangover at half time and we were about 10 points down. I think that was a low point but they rallied for a draw. I remember bringing my young lad to the 2014 game against Kilkenny and he turned to me when Shane Dowling scored from around 70 yds on 62 mins "I think we have them Dad!!" but I knew better than get my hopes up. Three weeks ago we were about 6 up against Cork in Extra Time and my buddy said much the same and even though we were home and hosed when Cork scored the goal, I couldn't breathe until the final whistle went. If Limerick win on Sunday, there'll be grown men crying all over the place (including me!). I still think this year might be a year too early: if so, it's been a great and very enjoyable season. I don't often wish Joe Canning not to get another AI medal, but please Santa, please, please postpone his 2nd until next year.

Bowlardo · 16-08-2018 08:39PM

I’d imagine everyone outside Galway will be up for limerick

kala85 · 16-08-2018 08:40PM

Any chance of putting up a poll like -
who do you want to win
Limerick to win
Galway to win
Dont care/ netural
Hoping for a draw.

Who do you think will win
Galway to win
Limerick to win
Draw

LoughNeagh2017 · 16-08-2018 08:47PM

puzl wrote: »

If I adopted those criteria, I wouldn't support anyone, including my home county!

They were grown men and kept kicking my seat, I was 9, I would say that goes beyond the general annoying fan

Dr_serious2 · 16-08-2018 09:04PM

Galway, because in from there.

Very fond of Limerick though, hope they do it another year!

I says · 16-08-2018 09:43PM

yaboya1 wrote: »

You started a thread asking: "who do you want to win the hurling final and why?"
Then selected Galway without giving a reason?

Limerick for me btw. The Mayo of hurling. Don't think anyone would begrudge them an All Ireland and I've been impressed with them this year.

Maybe it’s because I’m a Galway man would that do ya

Dyr · 16-08-2018 10:37PM

Limerick, the mothers side of the family were all Limerick and hurling mad. Have fond childhood memories of being brought to Limerick matches during the summer.

Hulk Hands · 16-08-2018 10:38PM

Bowlardo wrote: »

I’d imagine everyone outside Galway will be up for limerick

Yep, looks very much like 31 v 1. Amazing what the bit of success does, although Limerick have always been very likeable as far as opposing counties go at the same time. Surprised by a couple of posters from other Connacht counties though, always thought Galway was their de-facto hurling side given that dont have one (at the top end). Perhaps not

BloodyBill · 16-08-2018 10:40PM

South East Clare always support Limerick when Clare are out even though they are bitter rivals..as opposed to Clare v Galway where there is no real bite in the rivalry.
I also want to see Plan B put into action by the security in Croke Park. There will be a pitch invasion if Limerick win. 100% guaranteed.

Utopia Parkway · 16-08-2018 11:09PM

If we weren't playing them ourselves I'd probably shout for Limerick too but Galway are only going for their 6th ever. We can't afford to be giving any away.

I says · 16-08-2018 11:22PM

Hulk Hands wrote: »

Yep, looks very much like 31 v 1. Amazing what the bit of success does, although Limerick have always been very likeable as far as opposing counties go at the same time. Surprised by a couple of posters from other Connacht counties though, always thought Galway was their de-facto hurling side given that dont have one (at the top end). Perhaps not

They’re the counties that voted to uphold keadys suspension in 89 not that I’d hold that against them

Said no one ever

fineso.mom · 16-08-2018 11:26PM

Limerick. I was there in 73, I was 4. I remember being lifted over the stile by my dad,walking up concrete steps and the roar of the crowd.And a lady behind us gave me a bar of chocolate. We had a picture of the team over the mantlepiece for years after, between DeValera and JFK. I'd give anything to be there but will make do with the big screen in the local town. The emotion and hope in the county is palpable. And the players,for their determination,commitment and skill,they deserve it.

Lollipop95 · 16-08-2018 11:32PM

Galway - As a Galway person though, it's a shame a potential win has to come at the expense of Limerick. Same with Waterford last year. I think every Galway person (probably even the team themselves) would much rather the chance to beat Tipp or Kilkenny

Galway were the Mayo of hurling up until last year!

supernova5 · 17-08-2018 04:04AM

South East Clare always support Limerick when Clare are out even though they are bitter rivals..as opposed to Clare v Galway where there is no real bite in the rivalry.
I also want to see Plan B put into action by the security in Croke Park. There will be a pitch invasion if Limerick win. 100% guaranteed.

yea, a pitch invasion would be brilliant, always considered it one of the best things about All Ireland final day, would bring back a bit of lost romance plus stick it to the GAA big wigs....

jacksie66 · 17-08-2018 05:07AM

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yaboya1 · 17-08-2018 06:22AM

I says wrote: »

Maybe it’s because I’m a Galway man would that do ya

Maybe you should have mentioned that?

I says · 17-08-2018 08:35AM

yaboya1 wrote: »

Maybe you should have mentioned that?

Read the first line again

dastardly00 · 17-08-2018 08:43AM

I says wrote: »

Read the first line again

The first line of your opening post doesn't indicate you are from Galway...

I says wrote: »

Galway for me without doubt

paddyirish23 · 17-08-2018 08:49AM

Limerick all the way!! It's been too long a wait!! Roll on Sunday. Fully expect to go behind by 6 to8 points but once we not too far well catch them, it's when we seem to play at our best!

Who do you want to win hurling final and why?

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