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22-12-02
Christmas greetings from Tir Conaill Harps in Glasgow. If any of
your teams are considering trips in the coming year , please keep us in mind.
You will probably be aware that having visiting teams is essential to our
survival. Adult teams might consider the weekend of 5th April, which co-incides
with our annual awards dinner in the Holiday Inn. The hotel is doing a special
rate that weekend. Good luck in 2003 www.conaill.fsnet.co.uk
From - tom
Email - mailto:tom@conaill.fsnet.co.uk
20-12-02
Happy Christmas and new year to all guestbook readers, hope ye all have a great holiday.
From - Fergal
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17-12-02
Hi all, back from the holidays, there are photos on the site from the dinner dance, check the photo section, they're in there. Don't forget the sponsered walk on Dec 28th??, second hand date there, since I haven't been home, so if it's different pass it on.
From - Fergal
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10-12-02
hows everyone keepin,pity there was a lack of pleyers visitin
clonguish last saturday night,bad planning???or just a lack of
interest.......anyone got any undisclosed goss from d-dance?good session
From - bigblue
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04-12-02
fergal, any chance of getting some dinner dance photos up on the
site? do your best!
From - jub jub
Email -
07-11-02
Great photo's posted Fergal... I guess I missed all the craic...
From - Colin Fox
Email - sionnach2000@yahoo.com
06-11-02
Cheers Cormac, just we're not playing Clonguish again just yet, we're playing a strong Colmcille team this Sat and if we come through that either Clonguish or Drumlish will be waiting in the final
From - Fergal
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05-11-02
Hard luck Lads against Rathnew Heard it was a game we could have won
Next year.Congrats on the double great win over FMGLets make sure Clonguish dont
gain a little revenge in the semi's.Anyway best of luck lads see you all Nov 30
From - Cormac
Email - BallymahonSham in USA
04-11-02
To clarify, we've won div 1, first time ever for the club, we still have the Leader Cup to play for as do Colmcille, Clonguish and Fr Manning Gaels.
From - Fergal
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04-11-02
savage win yesterday its great to beat the gaels for once, they were
definitly up for it does that mean we've won the double??anyway great effort all
round
From -
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31-10-02
I think it's just you!!
From -
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31-10-02
where do we go from here lads? whats the next game? i hear rumours of
a playoff this weekend in pearse park for the league final, is this true? is it
just me or do ballymahon really only have 6 attacking footballers capable of
starting in the first 15. there was an evident lack of striking options last
weekend. Time for some shooting practice lads! good season overall tho well
done.
From - Y tu mama Tambien
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29-10-02
hard luck boys ...but sure if you had to have meet the might
Crossmaglen lads would have been gone long ago. only maybe them canavans could stop us cross..they might try but they will always fail. Hope to see yous sometime down there in MEXICAN land but for now good luck and chin up. the armagh man!!
From - Martin Crummy
Email - pureicon@hotmail.com
29-10-02
Hard luck lads, I hear and read it was a good performance...
Roll on next year...
From - Colin Fox...another Sham in the US of A
Email - sionnach2000@yahoo.com
28-10-02
magnificent display from the defence yesterday one of best ever seen
form a ballymahon team i have no doubt if them injuries to the forwards hadnt
occurred ye would have beaten rathnew comfortably if thats the best team in
leinster well ballymahon have the potential to win it good luck in the rest of
the year
From - faceless apprentice
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27-10-02
unlucky lads. great game and im looking forward to next year
From -
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26-10-02
good luck to the team on sunday go out and give it your best shot
From - supporter
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23-10-02
Just to inform readers that there is a new Longford G.A.A message
board at: http://uk.geocities.com/longfordgaa2002
From - Webmaster
Email - longfordgaa@yahoo.co.uk
19-10-02
Congratulation on the Victory against Clonguish, keep it going
through Leinster and give us all a day out on Paddys Day.
From - Stephen Keenaghan (exiled in Cork)
Email - Stevek@postmaster.co.uk
17-10-02
does anyone know when in the year membership for the 'bogs and togs'
supporters club is renewed and at what cost?
From -
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15-10-02
keep up the good trainin,and best of luck in leinster
From - bob the builder
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14-10-02
great run of results in the league good chance of topping the table
now any dates fixed for leader cup semi finals??
From - me
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10-10-02
Lads, a little training???? A HELL OF A LOT OF TRAINING, we have to be twice as focused for the next match as we were for the county final. We don't know when we will ever, be here again, we want and will try our best to be here next year, but we ARE HERE NOW, so let's give it 150%. Good training session the other night, let's keep that up.
From - Fergal
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09-10-02
Its absolutley unbelaavable for the youth of the town. The like have
never been seen before before on the sweet plains of mayo. No a bad session
either. We have to beat rathnew for another rip on the bank holiday
weekend.Championees Championees are we are are we. ( oh yeah a little
training wouldnt go astray either )
From -
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08-10-02
when the chips were down the grease certainly didnt go cold well done all
From -
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08-10-02
Well done and cogratulations to Christy,Willie,Dessie and all the
lads on and connected to the Ballymahon Senior Team.
From The Ballymahon Forgney Gaels u.16 Team and selectors.A great incentive for the future
From -
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05-10-02
unbelavable 4 da uuuuth best session we ever had!!!!
From - bandwagon jumper
Email -
03-10-02
Well done to all concerned with the championship winning Ballymahon
panel. Good luck in Leinster.
From - joe masterson
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02-10-02
Congratulations to each and every one of you Absolutely fantastic achievement, something I always wanted to do when I played all these years ago. Can I also just second your earlier callers praise of Christy Mannion who stuck with it through thick and thin. I only wish I could have been there. Also Mickey Fox sends his regards.
From - Tony Brett London
Email - TONYBRETT@FSMAIL.NET
02-10-02
We can do this! Piece of cake!!! Unbelieveable for
the youth!! No bushes in pearse park!! yea baby!!
From - drink makes you tpyebdasswgwijadrnhaau
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02-10-02
Lads, thanks for all the wishes, just a quick note to say updates to the site will be just a little slower for a few weeks, but keep on sending the stuff in, every message makes me a little bit prouder!!
From - Fergal
Email -
01-10-02
Well done lads...proud to be from Ballymahon... Great stuff...
From - Colin Fox...another Sham in the US
Email - sionnach2000@yahoo.com
01-10-02
Well done to Ballymahon on winning the Senior Championship 2002. A
great achievement.
From - Rathcline Lady footballer
Email -
01-10-02
congratulations lads a superhauman effort from all of you.
From - loyal lad
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01-10-02
Congratulations lads - absolutely brilliant- it even made the irish
independent online. Well done to everybody associated with the team - i wish
that i could have been part of something like that when i was 'trying' to play.
And of course congratulations to Christy after all the nearly years - hopefully
ill be back in ballymahon soon to get a drink from the cup!!!!!I m proud to sday im from ballymahon- longford champions.
From - the dodger farrell
Email - phillykeith@yahoo.com
01-10-02
lads its "unbelievable 4 the youth" !!!!!!!
From - the sham
Email -
30-09-02
well done yesterday.gud win.gud for south longford football.heres
hoping us useless b..astards in cashel can get the show on the road now.
From - Cashel fan
Email -
30-09-02
Congratulations to all involved with your sucess yesterday!
As a former Minor with Ballymahon and Senior with Forgney,it was great to hear that the Connolly Cup has finally taken up residence in South Longford!
I would especially like to congratulate Tony Kilkenny and Willie Forbes,two former Minor teammates;Phil Ronayne and Albert Fallon who mentored and transported us to many a Minor match in the late 70's and early 80's and also well done to Philip Quinn who I usually play golf with, when I am at home on holidays!! It is a wonderful achievement for Ballymahon GFC. Congrats again!Donie Reilly Connecticut USA
From -
Email -
30-09-02
Brilliant Unbelievable There isnt words to describe it Wish I could
have been there thats all Congrats to everyone lads and hope the celebration
goes on for a long time Also if there was anyone that deserves it it is Christy
Mannion Hes put a lot of effort and time into the club and sometimes hasnt got
the recognition from some people around the town and club.Anyway well done to
the players ye deserve a lot for the commitment that was put in all year WELL
DONE BOYS See you all soon.CHAMPIONS OF LONGFORD AT LAST!!!!!!
From - Cormac McCormack
Email - BallymahonSham in USA
30-09-02
Just to say really well done to all the lads, I think everyone round the
town knows how much effort ye put into this year and ye really
acheived.Well done again!!
From -
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29-09-02
the cup champions. great team lads. well done. now 4 leinster
From -
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29-09-02
Congratulations to Ballymahon football club on wining their first County Championship Donal Mullooly U.S.A.
From -
Email -
28-09-02
AIR:DANNY BOY
Oh Dessies boys, the Connolly Cup is calling
Terlicken, Drynan, Town and out Rathmore.
Our stalwart men from far and near are rolling,
Tis you, tis you must play and we must roar.
But come ye back with cup and crown and glory
Then Ballymahon holds its in pride.
And we'll be here to live and tell your story.
The Connolly cup the Connolly cup for Inny's side
Then when ye come with red and white flags flying,
And I am hoarse as hoarse I well may be.
When young and old may laugh or may be crying
You'll feel the joy,of people filled with glee.
And you shall hear how loud we roar above you
South Longford's town will write your history.
With hand on heart we'll tell you that we love you.
And we'll all taste
the sweetest taste of
VIC TOR Y..............................
THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO ALL CONCERNED ON SUNDAY
From - REGULAR SUPPORTER
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28-09-02
best of luck to the team on sunday fingers crossed ye will do it
From - fan
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26-09-02
Best of luck on Sunday Lads Hopefully we will all have something to
cheer about Sunday night Anyway win or loss its been a great year and what
better way to top it off than the Cup South to the Innyside Wish i could be
there and hopefully it will be a great day Again all the best to everyone You've done us all proud.Also hope gadaffi is feeling better and out for the big day
From - Cormac McCormack
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22-09-02
its been a while since a comment or sneery remark has been
added.who's gonna get the ball rollin?anyone got details when the u-21
championship is gonna start,rumour has it were playin the holders (colmcille) so
it'd be nice to have a trainin session to see who we have.with the addition of
emmet fox(kenagh),james kenny&thomas lennon(injuries) and our more experienced
county minors we should be a good match for anyone.
From - green giant
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28-08-02
Congrats on sunday, ye broke our hearts but all the best in the final. Really hope ye do it.
From - Rat player
Email -
27-08-02
Well done to the Ballymahon senior football team and management.
Sincere best wishes for the final.
From - Joe Masterson
Email -
27-08-02
Brilliant lads, fantastic win. Showed great determination to grind
out that result. Also best of luck to the county minors and everyone involved in
the division 5 semi final.
From - Barney Mulvihill
Email - bernard.mulvihill2@mail.dcu.ie
26-08-02
It must have been a great evening and and even better night in
ballymahon last night. Congratulation lads - well done and keep it together for the final
From - the dodger farrell
Email - phillykeith@yahoo.com
26-08-02
well done on a great win yesterday it has been a long time coming ye
can now go on to win it
From - delighted supporter
Email -
26-08-02
Great result well done to all,best of luck in the final,you can do
it. Also GOOD LUCK to the minor next Sunday Regards Tony Brett
From - TONY BRETT
Email - TONYBRETT@FSMAIL.NET
11-08-02
would hardware follower care to name who has transfered? was it
someone who was training all year without reward? if dont want to name him, give
us an approximate age? if it is who i think it is i cant say im surprised...
From - veteran
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11-08-02
I hear Ballymahon due to their inability to provide football for all
players willing to play have lost yet another player to forgney for next year.He
has even started training with the "fairies" even though he was training with
ballymahon during the year.The transfer market will be flooded next year.How
many more will make the move away from the club before the problem is looked
into ?Well I suppose if Ballymahon can transfer players in there is no reason
why players should not transfer out, now is there ? Any comments on this recent
revelation ?
From - Hardware Follower
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10-08-02
Ballymahon have to start using the panel of players that mare at the
disposal of a very one track team of selectors.That match against Dromard was
another display of how far Ballymahon have come in the last year.While the
defence are not the worst in the county, that honour has to given to the
forwards.If thats the best that can be offered then there is no championship this year.Do we have to wait until the A.G.M to get something done ? Bally Mahon
From - Bally Mahon
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08-08-02
What happened against Dromard? Looking at that result, we definitely
need Trevor back for the semi-final. Will he be back for the next game against
Ardagh to get some match practice before the semi-final.
From - Bally Man
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05-08-02
Bally Man,
Somethings in the club will never change,although I will eat my words if the
team is changed after the display against Killoe on Saturday,what a load of
s*&%e.We should expect at least 6 changes in the next team that plays,NOT A
HOPE.It is time for some players to move on !!!! Bally Mahon
From - Bally Mahon
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02-08-02
i go to most ballymahon games and i observed that a certain few subs
seem to have no reason to continue training because they never seem to get a
game. maybe i'm wrong and they don't deserve a game because they havn't been
training. but as far as i know they turn up regularly and get no reward for it.
I understand that some of the subs are not first 15 material but even so, why
don't they replace some of the tired or poor-performing first team in the
closing 20 mins of a game?? what do you think of this?? best of luck on saturday
to ballymahon and the leinster champions.
From - bally man
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31-07-02
Just a quick note to say well done lads, ya all seem to be flying.
Great results against Dromard, Carric and Colmcille. Its good to see that the
festival did'nt take to much out of ye. Best of luck in the semi-final. Ye have
a good chance of winning the c'ship so keep the good work going in training
lads. Also well done to the Longford minors and the Ballymahon lads involved.
See ya all soon.
From - Barney Mulvihill
Email - bernard.mulvihill2@mail.dcu.ie
29-07-02
Well done to everyone at the club on getting to the senior semi final
Its brilliant Hopefully we will go all the way.Best of luck also to the Longford
minors on Sunday especially the Shams!!!!!!All the best Fergal keep up the good
work.
From - Cormac McCormack
Email - Sham01@webtv.net
23-07-02
the team must have a realistic chance in winning the championship now,it may not have been good to watch against dromard but its the result that counts.progress has definitly being made on last year and there is a serious panel to pick from,a first senior semi final in 30 odd years cant be half bad either.in saying that not evryone is getting games which is unfortunate.when are the div5 semis and the next div 3 game or have we pulled out of that anyway well done all
From - fr berstein
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23-07-02
Well done Ballymahon on your win over Dromard. Not exactly pretty
stuff but who cares when you win. Rumour has it trevor will be back for the semi
final? Anyways well done again.
From - The Rats
Email -
16-07-02
good win over carrickedmond but the team will have to play a lot
better to overcome dromard also well done to the county minors
From -
Email -
09-06-02
Not sure about div 3, no story with Des, he said before the game that he had to go early. KFC, in a league or championship match there has never been more that 3 points between ourselves and Carrick in the last few years, last years result in the McCormack Cup was when they were minus a number of key players, I aggree we can win, but it's a local derby, e.g. Meath never hammer Louth in championship football even though they're usually much better, on a different standard the same things apply. Carrick always rise themselves for us and vice versa. Not sure where the game is, initially thought it was down for Carrick, but heard last weekend that it's in Leo Casey Park. Will no for sure tonight I guess.
From - Fergal
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09-06-02
Fergal, I herad that Ballymahon pulled out of the Div 3,whats the story.And Whats the story with our Dessie after Sunday,
From - Double Dee
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09-06-02
fergal where is the game against carrickedmond and who is refing
it?the game will only only be close if a bad ref is there and we get dragged
down to their level.if the team plays football it will win by at least 10 pts
From - KFC
Email -
08-06-02
Also on the team results, division 5 side has won all their games and division 3 hasn't being going too bad. Word of warning for this weekend, anyone who thinks it will be easy will be sorely mistaken on Saturday evening. Carrick were only narrowly defeated by Rathcline in the championship, a Rathcline side many think can win the Connolly Cup, with championship only a few days away, cool heads will be required.
From - Fergal
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08-06-02
what a turn around from kast wkend as ballymahon showed they can mix
it wit the best in longford and minus good few important players.we will show
the begrudgers in longford that a south longford team will lift the connolly cup
its the best team ballymahon had in years. drumlish can thank the ref for the draw yesterday. what a soft free colin should have got an oscar for his dive.
all i can say is that hope we hammer carrick this wkend and put them bac down where they belong division 2. well done the rat wit the win ye had over them.
come on the fairys and win the junoir championship and division 3. then ye will
put those carrick boys down to division 3. the thing i have 2 say is lets bring bac the good old days as we had at underage level where every team in the county feared us. lets start this year wit the connolly and maybe the leader cup.COME ON THE REDS
From - d fairy
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08-06-02
in fairness the team spirit and attitude in the camp is good and the
results have been better especially in the senior league,after fours games
against mostrim,fr manning gaels,granard and rathcline the team has picked up 7
pts out of a possible 8 in comparison to 0 from the same teams last year and the
semi finals were just missed out on so that tells its own story.it is vitally
important though the team gets over dromard in the quarter final get thru that
and a full panel to pick from for the semi final drumlish or rathcline would not
fancy the thought of meeting the'reds'good luck against carrickedmond at the
weekend
From - betsy wagon
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08-06-02
Firstly, ken lovell, suspended, emmet fox, injured, mark lennon was playing, eoin browne, was a sub, alan hudson, injured, brian cooney, injured.
Also the spirit within the team is fine. There are a number of tounge in cheek slagging going around alright, but I think all the players are putting in the effort and playing for each other on the field. Hopefully that will continue for the rest of the year.
From - Fergal
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07-06-02
as a former player of yesteryear and still a supporter of the best
club in longford i am saddened to see that not much has changed in terms of
attitude around ballymahon. this year by all accounts ballymahon seem to have a great chance of winning the county champiuonship, yet if the comments being left here on this site are anything to go by there is as much spirit in the team and supporters as there is in that stupid big brother house. the team is there to represent the town and the first fifteen represent the whole panel of players. if you are good enough you will be picked and if not picked then it is up to you to show the management the mistake when you get your chance , not sulking like a baby and bitching like little girls. as we have seen in the world cup its not always the team picked in the first game that make up the team that wins the final and its not always the so called "stars" who excel. As regards supporters if you are going to a match go there to support the team
not to give out about players. The players are giving their best and you either
werent good enough to play, or had your own chance , so give them your support
and then we can all enjoy ballymahons championship. GOOD LUCK LADS.
From - Leo Casey
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07-06-02
fergal been away for a while and just wondering why ken lovell, emmet
fox, mark lennon, eoin browne, alan hudson, brian cooney werent playing in the
recent champ. game
From - e.g.
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29-06-02
trevor if you're listening you're dead right to go if u want but i
wish the lads best of luck tomorrow against mullllleeennnaghhhta and its there
to be won boys! c'mon boys!is there any market movers in the betting for the longford senior championship? c'mon brazil too!
From - herman munster aka jenna jameson
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26-06-02
Firstly, any suggestion that Trevor should transfer is calous and unnessecary. Secondly, if you look at last years team sheets, Trevor played in most games, granted he missed one or two near the end, but he certainly wasn't the only crucial player to be missing in some of those games. He certainly played in the crucial games before up to November. Thirdly, the majority of training sessions we had this year coincided with county training, our other county Longford player who rarely misses training attended few sessions because of committment to the county. I can't speak for how other players feel, the ones I've talked to are very disappointed we won't have Trevor, but realistically as one player said, how many people would go too if given the oppertunity. I wish Trevor was playing with us this summer, but he won't be so best of luck in the States Trevor, hope to see you back with us playing when you come home. It's up to the rest of us to buckle down for the championship.
Now anyone who wishes to comment on this matter please note the following, since it's quite a personal matter, if you wish to comment on it on this site, I'm enforcing that you leave your name, I left the previous comment because this is a new policy. To leave your name you must first email the site (not leave a comment, but actually email the site) and I will give you a reference word for you that you must use it future comments on this affair. If you give your password to someone else, that's not my problem. Comments will still be screened and peoples passwords and email addresses will be confidential. Also, before you go making up new email addresses with someone else's name, I will verify individually your email. Since most people who mail comments to this site are local, they should have no problem with this.
From - Fergal
Email -
26-06-02
if its true about trevor going to america he should transfer for
good he is no good to ballymahon and always goes missing when he is needed
most.the club dont need players who dont want to play for them.this year is the
best chance ballymahon have in the championship they will just have to do it
without him and are more than capable.players should always put their club
before their county but trevor obviously sees differently.ballymahon should
forget about him ever playing for the club again unless he is changes his
attitude in the future.he never trains with the team so doesnt deserve selection
we all know he is a good athlete, if he is getting well paid good luck to him.you only have to look at the ability of frankie dolan to know he is worth much more.you can not play as a team if individuals are in it.these may be harsh words but its the general feeling going around. ballymahon and trevor smullen have ! no future at this time.if its true that the turnouts at training have been good of late the team will take a lot of stopping
From - fan
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24-06-02
well said green giant it cant be good for morale if what was said is
true toddy and co.should get the championship firmly in their minds rite now and
leave all else for after
From - KFC
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22-06-02
toddy,leave jacks woman alone for god sake.whatever about team spirit
and bonding,i think you overstepped the mark
From - greengiant
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18-06-02
will there be any senior games next week now that the colmcille game
is off when is the team out in the championship?good to hear mark lennon has
recovered from his injury,any word on the other players out injured?
From - KFC
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13-06-02
It all depends on when Longford seniors are playing next. If they don't draw the losers of Dublin v Meath, they'll be playing Saturday week so no senior game till after that, if they do draw the losers of Dublin Meath we may have a senior match next Tuesday (I think). Longford juniors play this Sunday, good luck to Simon and Mark with that. I think we've division 5 this Saturday vs Kenagh.
From - Fergal
Email -
13-06-02
what are the fixtures for the coming weeks?is there a senior game
next week?the team is on a good run
From - mikasa wacka
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11-06-02
great win over mostrim it was very pleasing to see the team having such a panel to pick from with all that are missing.good to see frankie dolan playing too good luck in the rest of the games
From - Betsy Wagon
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05-06-02
will ballymahon be able to field a team in the upcoming fixtures and
more importantly mullinaghta the injury/suspension situation seems to be
worsening by the week with mark lennon apparently the latest victim
From - KFC
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05-06-02
U CANT BEAT THE CONCERNED BALLYMAHON FANS. IF ANYONE HAS ANYTHING TO
SAY ABOUT THE COMMITMENT OF SOME PLAYERS AND THE FITNESS OF OTHERS THEY SHOULD
LEAVE THEIR NAME ON THE SITE OR COME UP AND SAY IT TO THE PLAYERS FACES
From -
Email -
04-06-02
New site is primarily for minor, but the senior site covers u-21 anyway.
From - Fergal
Email -
01-06-02
well done on the win over rochfordbridge,the team really is stretched
for injuries and suspensions at the moment in saying that noone should be rushed
back until they are fully fit hopefully the team will be alright by the time it
gets over mullinaghta.id fancy us to beat most of the teams below granard and
rathcline in the league with the strong panel of players there.someone should
have a word in gretzys ear and those who are hiding youre either with the team
or youre not just make up yer minds.great credit to those who were just finished
exams and played instead of going on the beer others need to take a good look at
themselves
From - concerned ballymahon fan
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31-05-02
i guess what mikasa wacka is trying to say is that ballymahon may not
get in too many vital senior games before the championship.im sure he really
wishes longford well but remember what happened last year with fixtures going on
til november and being played weeks apart - that effectively cost ballymahon a
place in the top four of the leader cup indeed well done on the new site will
that include the under 21 amalgamation or is it just for minor??
From - KFC
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31-05-02
Firstly, I think it's div 5 at least this weekend and next weekend, maybe div 3 as well, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Secondly, cheers for the mention on the minor club page, that will hopefully develop over the months into a site in itself. Third and most importantly, I take issue with anyone from Longford, wishing for Longford to be beaten, they're still our represent us as Longford people on the field, the players put in a huge effort and although they may never win an all-Ireland, the least they deserve from us is a little encouragement. Our senior games will get up and running and they will be over the best months of the year weather wise, so let's all row in behind the county footballers while we can.
From - Fergal
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30-05-02
oh fergal,any word on the upcoming fixtures for june?will there be
any div1 games or will it still be div5 for the next few weeks.the sooner
longford get beaten the better.well done on the new link for the minor club
From - mikasa wacka
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30-05-02
indeed well said big green giant but even though there was 12/13 at
training the past few weeks it has been good from a first team point of view
considering all that are out injured.the management might just have a fair idea
of the team in their minds.in my opinion there is not more than 20 players in
the club who will be there when it comes to the senior league and championship.almost everyone who has trained recently wont be far off the
starting 15.there has been nothing like the recent bad weather to seperate the
committed from the sunshine div3/5 footballers and thats what them divisions are
there for.it is good to see frankie training and hopefully trevor and the rest
of the panel will get over their injuries.im sure when the league does start up
again the team will get lots of momentum and will be hard to stop.its all there
on a plate there is no one to fear
From - wild turkey
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29-05-02
Cashel and Rathcline do not hate each other. The person underneath is
misunderstanding the relationship between the clubs. On the pitch - it's war,
complete war. Off the pitch we drink in each others pubs, many are related to
each other, many are friends with each other, many are married to each other.
This perception of hate is nonsense and I sense it resides with the younger
generation of cashels and rats - the minors, u-21's I think. I, as a rat would
like any south longford side to do well, including ballymahon so well done on
beating us and good luck the rest of the year.
From - Gerard
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29-05-02
its time for the seniors to start showing their commitment.some people thought the days of low turn-outs at training were over but have become only too evident in recent weeks,10,11 or 12 people training is a disgrace.b--ls--t excuses and good weather men wont win anything,never mind a championship,good to see frankie training,maybe his presence can encourage others to start delivering
From - greengiant
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28-05-02
cashel and ratcline getting on like a house on fire.whoever said that
had too many disco biscuits.they hate each other.the worst rivalry in the
countyt.i shud know.ive played in many a derby.cashel has the youth,ratcline
have the current team.they have tossers for managment tho.so i reckon ballymahon
is the great white hope for the south this summer.and thats coming from a cashel
man.delighted ye bet the rats tho.
From - cashel still the best
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27-05-02
i would have to agree with KFC there always seemed to be an element
of bitterness between carrickedmond, forgney and ballymahon why this is so i
have no idea! just look at cashel and rathcline who get on like a house on fire
From - ritz
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27-05-02
mikey im not runniing the club down but why do players who have
played for the ballymahon 1st team at some point transfer to forgney what is the
reason?ballymahon has three teams are these players not good enough thats not
the reason.most players who have transfered though have come down from
intermediate like yourself,shane ledwith and thomas mcloughlin. ballymahon are a
senior club for the last 2 years with bobby keegan being the only senior
footballer to have transfered from ballymahon.the days of ballymahon in the
intermediate are long gone as are the bad footballers that have playyed with
them and from watching a refreshing young team so far this year a senior
championship might not be very far away.what are the hopes of forgney this year
they were comprehensively annihilated by rathcline last year.ye do have some
good players most notably mark connor who is an excellent marksman but hell
never be a great player unless he tests himself at senior level which i!
m sure he will one day
From - KFC
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27-05-02
Links to this years match reports should be working for all again. Apolaiges for any inconvience caused.
From - Fergal
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27-05-02
Hi all, there is a new page on the site now for the minor club. It has only been started today and will over the summer develop into a complete site for the Ballymahon-Fogney Gaels Minor club. I've got the ball rolling by getting a review of the u-16 team to date, but will be approaching people to do something similar for both the u-14 and minor teams. So go back to the main page of the site and click on the link for the minor club.
From - Fergal
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25-05-02
did willie forbes wash his shorts after the div 3 against slashers
and if so was there a minutes silence?
From - goldilocks
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25-05-02
KFC, Just been told that I got a mention on the Ballymahon Website,so I thought that I would have a read.While eveyone has the right to express their veiw in what ever manner they want,I would suggest that you clafify which players from those that you mentioned are not senior or intermeditae players.As far as i know most of them played on the Ballymahon 1st team at some stage!!!And presently there is only two players from Ballymahon playing on the Forgney Team,as the rest are either injured or like myself suspended, and Forgney are still able to feild 15 players and 5 or 6 subs,don't run down the Forgney Club, you don't know what goes on there,look after your own end of things and we will look after ours.Get your facts right in the future, Mikey Farrell
From - Mikey Farrell
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23-05-02
bobby keegan,mikey farrell,thomas mcloughlin,michael delaney,brian
lynch,shane ledwith joe o toole and enda duncan to name but a few from
ballymahon have all been involved at some stage with forgney which is a
lot.maybe they left because of a lack of first team football who knows?.mind you
maybe one or two of them would benefit the ballymahon second or third string
teams well maybe the third string.im sure forgney has one or two from
carrickedmond too namely darren murray(i could be wrong)but others have gone the
other way from forgney philip quinn to ballymahon and the ushers(who really
should be involved with ballymahon/forgney at underage)to carrickedmond.one
could say forgney wouldnt have a team without ballymahon.would a future
amalgamation at senior level help matters?or is there too much bitterness?maybe
you have to hand it some fellas for taking the plunge and facing up to reality
that they are not senior or intermediate footballers no matter how hard they!
try but then again question others who score 8/9 points in every game for
junior teams like forgney and have no ambition to test themselves at senior
level.does anyone have anything to add??
From - KFC
Email -
22-05-02
what shams are playing for forgney??
From -
Email -
22-05-02
Not sure when the next game will be KFC, it's very dependant on the county team, I would guess it would be at least till after June 8th (unless they throw one in next Wednesday, which would be in todays leader which anyone at home can check). Were Longford to win the next game, that would probably push it back again. Well done to the u-16s and I hope they keep up the good work.
From - Fergal
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22-05-02
fergal when are the next round of games in the leader cup?is it true
that we mighten have any until after our first round of the championship?or is
it when longford are out of the championship?the team was on a good run and were
due to play mostrim on friday it would have been nice to be on 6 pts after three
games.on the under 16 team indeed well done on the recent run of form and the
minor team which has 4 representatives on the county panel.the club might have a
good chance when it comes round to the minor and U-21 championships.
From - KFC
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21-05-02
Ballymahon people should start taking a bit more notice to the u.16
team they have played 6 games and won 6 games. Yesterday the 20th of may they
played carrick sarsfields and defeated them on a scorline of 5-7 to 1-13.The
most influential for ballymahon were Colm Flynn Danny Maher Ronan O Toole who
was suffering from a suvere case of the flu and still scored 2 goals the second
one in which was a gem of a strike.The team is managed by Albert Fallon and
Mike Cooney and could well be on their way to the Division 2 title.
From - The Leader
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21-05-02
well done to all in the defeat over rathcline. the referee was a bit
dodgy, im sure the players noticed. hard luck to ken, hopefully he wont be gone
to long as he is a vital part of our back line. well done to simon, the goal was
excellent. some say it was a fluke but credit where credit is due, he did well
to get it...and i dont think anyone complained!! some say that ballymahon
winning the game was robbery but, as KFC said, ballymahon were hard done by when
Pats goal was disallowd. good luck against kilashee!
From - the man from del monte
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21-05-02
Well done ballymahon on your win over the rats. Last minute goal may
have been lucky but you make your luck in this game so well done. Now please go
back to beating the north longford teams. good luck the rest of the year.
From - Rath
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20-05-02
well done on the win over rathcline it was a hard fought victory
although a bit poxy the goal was justice for the one ruled out for a square ball
in saying that the team didnt deserve to lose.its good that the club now has
three teams up and running when only a few short years ago it couldnt field 15
down in killashee.lets hope its the start of things to come.doing well in the
senior league and championship,winning div 5 and surviving div 3 should be our
main objectives from here on in.these are all well within our grasp.
From - KFC
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20-05-02
Thanks Fergal, I feel so much more at home now.
From -
Email -
17-05-02
CASHEL THE SLEEPING GIANTS ARE ON THE COMEBACK.WATCH AND LEARN
SCUMBAGS.GIVE US 2 YEARS.COUNTY CHAMPIONS.ITS WELL KNOWN NO ONE ELSE IN SOUTH
LONGFORD CAN DO IT.
From - CASHEL ARE THE STILL THE BEST
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17-05-02
Sorry about the delay, I was sick yesterday. I don't know the fixtures that's why I can't put them up. I know only three games have been fixed until the county play again, the next one against Rathcline on Saturdy. For missing players, we were missing 7 or 8 through injury, exams and work. I'll fix the scrolling bar now. Thanks for that.
From - Fergal
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16-05-02
fergal,any chance of puting up a full list of fixtures for the leader
cup?who do play ballymahon play after granard?and who do they play after that?
From - mikasa wacka
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15-05-02
i have to say the team were rather furtunate to come out of granard
with anything at all,it was very much understrength why only two players on the
bench?no disrepsect to keith mccardle or johnie jordan but they havent been
playing a whole lot up to now and there are others ahead of them in the panel
but well done pat finn its a good start to the league and one hopefully that
will be looked back on when it comes to the semi final spots. where was eveyone?
From - KFC
Email -
15-05-02
hey fergal, what happened the box on the home page that had all the
results and news in brief scrolling across the screen??
From - faceinthecrowd
Email -
15-05-02
Who is Frank Dolan ? I looked at the back of the mirror and saw
nothing only a clip to hang it on the wall !!! Whats the story ?
From -
Email -
14-05-02
WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD ARE LITTLE CASHEL RUNTS MAKING COMMENTS ON
THE BALLYMAHON WEBSITE. TAKE YOUR BEATING LADS. YE MUST BE USED TO TAKING THEM
OFF US BY NOW
From - CASHEL HATER
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14-05-02
back page of the mirror on tuesday 14/05/02 has some informing
insights in to some of ballymahons possible new recruits! look it up! frankie
dolans nude frolics exposed!!
From - wudyalukatdat!
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13-05-02
would it be at all possible for a list of those eligible for division
3 to be made available.confusion exists and i would appreciate clarification.well done to both teams on their respective wins over the
weekend.nice to see baallymahon win their own comp.
From - green giant
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13-05-02
LEAVE THE BAD FOOTBALLERS IN FORGNEY WHERE THEY BELONG. ALL THEY WOULD BE ANY GOOD FOR IS ADDING MORE NUMBERS TO TRAINING EXCEPT FOR THE ODD ONE OR 2.
From -
Email -
13-05-02
I think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself there, we're not exacly a club fielding all stars throughout the field, and you pretty much contradict yourself, saying "I hope ballymahon will be able to field in Division 3", that means we need numbers, as far as I'm concerned all players who left would be welcome back, the question to be asked is why did they leave in the first place. The Ballymahon players who have been training over the last few years have all improved their skills and ability and the same would be said for any player who would come back into the set up.
From - Fergal
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13-05-02
while I hope ballymahon will be able to field in Division 3 , I can't
see any of the players who left the the club comming back,anyway none of them
would be good enough for the ballymahon set-up,.
From - ballymahon fan
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11-05-02
well done to the team on winning the tom mccormack,it was a
comprehensive win.we didnt allow ourselves get drawn down to their level despite
lots of provocation and one or two nasty incidents also well done to collie
bawle whos back playing,i dont think well have any bother fielding a division 3
team now like you said fergal everyone will get games, players wont be left out
in the cold in the summer months when most the emphasis is on the league and
championship,this might encourage others like F.B.I. and does who left for
forgney as a result of this to return next year
From - KFC
Email -
11-05-02
whatever to the glory days of the youth teams from ballymahon comming
home in a cavalcade and displaying their rewards in the golden grill. does this
still happen and would say, you be allowed chicken nuggets instead of a burger
rather than another bag of chips if you didnt like red meat.
From - tony the tiger
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10-05-02
YES U MAY HAVE BEATEN THE MIGHTY CASHEL BUT THE MINOR HAS YET TO
COME.WE DONT HAVE ANY COUNTY PLAYERS TRUE BUT IVE SEEN THOMAS DELANEY AND SEAN
COLLINS IN ACTION AGAINST URE TRIO OF MINORS BEFORE AND BELIEVE ME IT WAS NOT A
PRETTY SIGHT FOR THE BALLYMAHON SUPPORTER.AS FOR BEATING US IN BERTIE ALLEN DONT
MIND THAT.NO ONE CARES BOUT THAT OUT HERE IN CASHEL.REMEMBER THEM COUNTY MINOR
SEMI FINALS IN LEAGUE AND CHAMPIONSHIPS.HA HA.
From - CASHEL ARE STILL THE BEST
Email -
10-05-02
No it is not a joke, we are playing in division 3. I'm not sure exactly how the panel will be drawn up, but it is certainly initially based on players who didn't play championship last year. I would assume the idea is to give fringe players alot more games, last year div 5 was over at the beginning of May, this year granted, it will go on a bit longer, but it means there will be football there for all the summer for all players, after all we are a football club and this will allow players more games. It may be a stuggle to get 15 from time to time, but at least there will be games for all. I don't hold sway with the theory we will get hammered all the time either, one look at last years division three table will tell you that Ballymahon would be well able to compete there.
From - Fergal
Email -
10-05-02
fergal, why are we playing in division 3 this year,Have we got a sudden influx of players.We will be given the same beaten that we gave to dromard last weekend, whats the story?I thought that our second team was playing in division 5, and now I find out that we have a third team, is this a joke ? and if not who can play on this team ?
From - Ballymahon Fan
Email -
09-05-02
best of luck to all the members of the senior,junior & underage teams
who are heading for exams,try and keep up appearances at training regardless
From - green giant
Email -
09-05-02
This Friday at 7.30 vs Tang. 2001 final, not sure what will happen this year
From - Fergal
Email -
09-05-02
is the tom mccormack cup final on friday?is that the final from last
year and will there another competition this year
From - i dont like burger so can i have another bag of chip instead
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07-05-02
Well said KFC, well said. Hopefully the final 15 selection on a match
day justly reflects on those who were giving their all when training. Also,
those with a positive attitude should be rewarded an not, as KFC said, those who
think they just have to turn up on the day to get a game.
From - the man from del monte
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06-05-02
2 selctors or 10 selectors the bottom line is everyone has to train
and train consistently,only a handful of people are doing that.its very easy to
look for a scapegoat when things arent going well one or two players get
dropped/substituted and then take the easy way out either that or claim to be
injured,it will turn out to be their loss there is no place for fellas with that
attitude at senior level those who think they have a right to be in the team are
in for a shock
From - KFC
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06-05-02
which of the managment should be 'struck off' do you think, fruit of
the loom? i doubt that would happen, but it would be interesting to hear your
opinion on who should go.
From - the man from del monte
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03-05-02
Where have the traditions gone? there was a time when there was only
one or maybe two mentors, but four or five is rediculous. five mentors
plus a crowd shouting abuse can put even the best of us off our game. so in
conclusion, give support and not abuse. cut down the management slightly.
From - fruit of the loom
Email -
03-05-02
Remember lads, that the site will probably be down over the weekend, according to a mail I got from geocities due to work their doing with the servers.
From - Fergal
Email -
03-05-02
I agree and disagree with both toddy and the man from del monte;
Toddy shouldn't give out to the man from del monte for voicing his opinion, but
the M.F.D.M. should identify himself if he's going to critice people. (i'm an
exception because im not giving out!) But i think its good to have alternetive
view-points. It lets people know what other people are thinking.
From - faceinthecrowd
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03-05-02
Does anyone else have a problem with the results and fixtures page??? All the links are working fine for me?????
From -Fergal
Email -
02-05-02
I AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT MADE ABOUT THE SELECTOR,S LACKING THE
BASIC BRAINS CELL,S TO SUPPORT THEIR PLAYERS INSTEAD OF CRITICISING THEM WHEN
THEY MAKE A MISTAKE,IT REALLY WAS VERY BAD TO HEAR THIS FROM THE SIDELINE. WOULD
THE SO CALLED MAN FROM DEL MONTE HAVE THE BALLS TO SAY WHAT HE HAS TO SAY TO
PEOPLES FACES INSTEAD OF HIDING BEHIND A SILLY NAME,AS HE WAS AT THE GAME.ITS
FUNNY TO SEE HOW SOME PEOPLE COME TO I GAME WHEN ALL THEY SEEM TO DO IS
CRITICISE.
From - TODDY
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02-05-02
just so you know fergal, the match report links aren't working
correctly on the "results & fixtures" page.hard luck against granard lads.
shame. twas a lovely day for it an' all.ah well...
From - faceinthecrowd
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02-05-02
That last statement is a ridiculus suggestion and nothing could be further from the truth. Both Eoin and Pierce were togged and on the line with the rest of the team. Pierce is still recovering from an injury. Also in fairness to the management, they did try a few changes in the second half moving John O'Callaghan up the field, Granard had brought back all bar the full forward line to crowd out the defense so that we couldn't get the goal we needed unless we got a lucky break. Putting John'O to the box meant an extra physical presence in there, but we didn't get the break. The goal changed everything so my bad judgement is more to blame than anyone elses.
From - Fergal
Email -
02-05-02
Is it true that Mr.Brown & Mr. Cox refused to play as subs against
granard? This outrageous and serious action should be taken against that kind of
attitude? Neither player is in top form at the moment(to put it mildly), and
should take all the gameplay they can get. They need the practice...!
From - the man from del monte
Email -
02-05-02
after a promising start to the first half, the second half against granard was simply a very bad performance. the game was lost in the space of a few minutes when granard got the soft goal and the few handy points they scored in quick succession after that. the lads never recovered. The eh, "management" seemed unable to make any sort of effective changes to the gameplan (surprise, surprise!). The "management" should also note that the players get enough abuse from spectators without their mentors roaring at them. A bit of encouragement may be more apt, i think.
From - the man from del monte
Email -
02-05-02
the semi final defeat by granard was a dissappointment the team has
only themselves to blame the sufficent numbers needed at training for the final
push at these stages of any knockout competiition werent there the past few
weeks,the team has been doing well up to now but at the end of the day the work
is done in training,now we have to start again and think about the league and
championship lets hope we learn our lesson and are properly prepared in the
coming months whatever about exams and work and all thats fair enough but if
theres a will people will find a way.the bertie allen may be mickey mouse to
some but it was there for the taking if 25/30 and not 10/12 had put in the
effort.the chapionship is there on a plate no team would stop us if we got it
together its a shame seeing young talent wasted
From - KFC
Email -
01-05-02
fergal, you should remind everyone again the website is back up
online. it would be nice to see more comments and views on the comments page.
i'd like to hear more about other peoples opinions. good luck against granard tonight.
From - the man from del monte
Email -
30-04-02
keep up yhe good work phillip!love donal roney.
From - fan
Email -
30-04-02
Ballymahon forgney are on the way to the u-16 division 2 title!!!
with good performances by Ronan O'Toole (c) , colm flynn kevin lennon phelim
mcgiveney stephen cooney and danny magher. all matches won so far--- granard,
ardagh and colmcille.i'll keep you updated,Ronan. P.S. Albert (Bert) fallon has a beard
From - Ronan O'Toole
Email - ronanaish@hotmail.com
30-04-02
It'll be a little trickier to put up a div 5 table as, all other div 5 results aren't communicated accross the county as quickly. Also, it isn't played as smoothly e.g. we've two games played, some teams 1, some teams none. I'm not even exactly sure what teams are in the division, but as soon as there's a table published in the leader, I'll put it up here and update it after that with every result I hear.
From - Fergal
Email -
29-04-02
now that you have a bertie allen league table up,any chance you could
do the same for div 5???good luck on wednesday against granard
From - KFC
Email -
22-04-02
There's a match report in the club notes section, in this weeks notes, well a brief report. Didn't get a chance to put it in it's own right, but it should tell you all you need to know.
From - Fergal
Email -
22-04-02
could someone please enter a match report for the cashel division 5
game into the comments. i missed the gam and would like to hear who played well
and a general report of the game. Thanks. best of luck on wednesday
From - the man from del monte
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18-04-02
As far as I know, Leader cup, when Longford are finished in the championship. Format is the same as the Allen cup but groups will be different, bottom team in each group gets relegated. Don't know about the McCormack Cup.
From - Fergal
Email -
17-04-02
when is the leader cup starting up?will there be many games or will
it be the same format as the bertie allen?also when is the mccormack cup final?
From - KFC
Email -
16-04-02
phillip quinn is one of the most recent spotted talent by longford
gaa, keep up the the good work
From - mark mimnagh
Email -
16-04-02
well done 2 d lads last week.but have to say our forwards need to get
their feet straighten as in the first half their shooting was an absolute
disgrace. its the same old problems the backs do well and the forwards prick
around.have to say the forwards had a very good second half but lads do it for a
whole game. no team in longford would match us
From - shotgun gary
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15-04-02
If the results which are on the Longford GAA website (and in the Indo and a few other websites) are true, then Ballymahon are 3 points clear of Fr Manning Gaels and 1 clear of Mostrim and Colmcille with the match vs FMG left, which would leave us in the semis. It will be against the winner of the other group which at the minute has Dromard leading. Not sure when or where that game would be.
From - Fergal
Email -
15/04/02
are ballymahon in the bertie allen semi final,who are they playing
and when will it be?anyway well done on the win over cashel
From -
Email -
15/04/02
Well done to the lads for a fine win over cashel. i'm sure the
victory is sweeter to those lads who were beaten by cashel in all those underage
finals a few years ago. Although we beat cashel by a convincing margin, we could
have scored a lot more. There were quite a few wides kicked, especially in the
first half. This goes to show the potential damage we can do if our forward line
settle and take their scores. Well done to all.
From - the man from del monte
Email -
08/04/02
I would just like to say that its a disgrace that the "management"
(notice the inverted commas) and trainer did not turn up to the challenge game
against Bun Brosna last Friday. Willie Forbes seems to the only dedicated member
of the team mentors. The whole point of that game was to give the subs an oppertunity to show their abilities so that they may promote themselves to the first 15 on the team. BUT with the absense of selectors it was, in one way, a pointless exercise as the subs were not seen by those who have the power to integrate them into a first team position. However, the game did offer some much needed game time to certain players, i still think that it defeated the purpose because of the previously mentioned reasons.Best of luck against Cashel.
From - the man from del monte
Email -
03/04/02
An excellent game last sunday. ballymahon seem to be going very
strong. best of luck for the rest of the year.
From - Rat
Email -
03/04/02
We have two games left, we're in the group of 6. At the minute Rathcline are top with 5 points, we've 4 as do Mostrim, FMG have 3, Colmcille 2 and Cashel 0. I'll put up a table for our group at some stage this week.
From - Fergal
Email -
02/04/02
fergal, how many games are left in the bertie allen cup,would you mind printing a league table
From -
Email -
28/02/02
This is Pat Yorke checking in from New York. Hope all is well around town and
the rain is near over. I was trying to locate a web-site for the Vocational
School, I dont know if one exists or not but I would appreciate any
assistance you could offer, even a phone number would be a help. I wish your
club good luck this championship season, hopefully the Conolly Cup could find
its way to the Inny Side soon.
Once again thanks for taking the time to read this. Pat Yorke.
From - Pat Yorke
Email -
26/02/02
Welcome back to the comments page. Here's looking forward to the year ahead and best of luck to all Ballymahon teams.
From - Fergal
Email - ballymahongaa@hotmail.com
