Conference tallis::celt

    Kev,
    
    Galway beat Offaly by 6 points 1-16 to 2-7, Offaly scored 1-1 in the
    last 2 minutes.
    
    Cork beat Antrim - 9 points I think, but I'm not sure.
    
    I believe Galway looked fairly hot,  butthen Cork on ALl Ireland day is
    another story,  as I so well remember.
    
    

    
    
    	Thanks Gerry ....
    
    
    	Tipp and Clare next year ...		:=)
    
    
    
    
    
    keVin
    

    From the Irish Emigrant 6th August 1990, Editor Liam Ferrie @GAO
    

     All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship - Semi-final:
     		   Cork 2-12	       Antrim 1-13
     		   Galway 1-16	       Offaly 2-7
     
     - Cork got off to a great start, taking their points with ease, 
       and had at least five on the scoreboard before Antrim put one 
       over the bar.  Late in the first half Antrim did make some 
       impression but Cork always maintained a comfortable lead.  At 
       half-time the score was 1-10 to 0-6.  The Corkmen started the 
       second half with a flourish and it looked as though they might 
       notch up a record score.  Among the scores at this time was a 
       fine goal after two minutes from John Fitzgibbon.  When Ciaran 
       Barr scored a beautiful goal about midway through the half 
       there were hopes that we were going to see a comeback.  The 
       difference was reduced to six points for a brief period.  At 
       about this time two remarkable reflex saves from a most unfit 
       looking Niall Patterson in the Antrim goal should have inspired 
       the Ulstermen but it was Cork who continued to add on the 
       points.  Antrim must be disappointed with their performance.  
       Some of their stars were guilty of missing chances which they 
       would have taken with ease on other occasions.  Some questions 
       were asked about the Cork team but in fact they were always in 
       control and played as well as required.  Antrim was without 
       Olcan McFetridge and Terence McNaughton,the former through 
       injury while the latter was suspended by the county board after 
       an incident with a county official at a recent training 
       session.
     
     - If the 40,000 plus crowd at Croke Park thought the first 
       game was one-sided any hopes that the second would be 
       different were quickly dispelled.  If the Galway forwards had 
       shown any degree of accuracy the game would have been beyond 
       the reach of the young Offaly side before they got their first 
       point.  Right from the opening whistle Galway turned on a fast, 
       skilful and determined performance.  Those who missed the 
       excitement of a close contest must have been satisfied with the 
       fine display of hurling from this Galway team.  A goal from the 
       foot of Eanna Ryan after 32 minutes helped Galway to a 1-9 to 
       0-3 lead at the end of the first half. Danny Owens got a goal, 
       also from his foot, midway through the second half but only the 
       most optimistic Offaly supporter could have viewed this as a 
       comeback.  The points difference between the teams was seldom 
       as close as it was in the end.  With one minute to go Galway 
       led by ten points .  A goal from Paddy Corrigan and a point 
       from Cahill gave the score some respectability for the record 
       books.  Injuries forced Offaly to start without Joachim Kelly 
       and Brian Whelehan but they won't be using that as an excuse 
       for their defeat.  Few teams could have stood up to Galway on 
       the day. For the record, Conor Hayes, who twice captained 
       Galway to All-Ireland success, was dropped and there was no 
       Sylvie Linnane on the team either.
     
     - Cork defeated Derry in a minor semi-final.
     
    

    
    
    Bye Bye Cork!
    
    Great match yesterday with Tipp winning the Munster final..9 points
    doing at one stage in the second half!
    
    Heard an unusual bet on the match yesterday between a Cork and Tipp man
    ..The loser having to sign up for a 3 day pilgrimage to Lough Derg
    ( A "serious" sinners place by the sound of things)
    
    Galwegian sinners wanted for the same thing..(I"ll only pass on the
    names though) Galway Tipp match in two weeks.
    
    slainte,
    
    Mick  

    
    
    
    	COME ON TIPP !!!			:-)
    
    
    
    
    	keVin
    

    
    A pint that ANTRIM will be in the finals!!!!  
    
    I wonder if I can get tickets?????
    
    I bet it'll be standing room only on Hill 16 8*)
    
    paddy

    
    Does anyone know if the Tipp/Galway match will be shown live in the
    Boston area ?? If so, where/when/etc. ??
    
    I remember that they broadcast the semis a couple of years ago but have
    no idea whether they did the same last year.
    
    Chris
    
    Tiobraid Arann Abu

    
    
    
    Chris: The matches are broadcast live via satellite to a place in Newton
           Mass. I'll post the full info tomorrow. Tickets cost $20 for
           general admission.
    
    
    
    keVin

    
    
    	Note 623.9 has the info about the Boston location for viewing the
        matches.
    
    
	Now, the question is would anyone like to meet in Boston AFTER the 
        match to conduct a post-game review of the game over a cool pint 
        of Guinness ??
    
    
    	
    	keVin
    

    A couple of questions:
    
    
    Any news leading up to the match this Sunday? Is Tony Keady definately
    out with injury ?
    
    Will the match be shown at St. Aquinas in Netwon or has the venue
    changed ?? I'd hate to show up only to find that the broadcast isn't
    being picked up.
    
    Chris

Yes I will be in Meaghers of Ballybough Rd. The Guinness is VERRY good and the
Fun will be great now that those Corkonians will not be presend (Hello Joe).

Hurling on the ditch should be mighty also. The Snake might even turn up !!!!!


				MBr

    re: .11
    
    <...and the Fun will be great now that those Corkonians will not    
    <be present (Hello Joe).
    
    To MBr (and all those other downright despicable denizens of Dublin), :^> 
    take heed:
    
    Just as Arnold Schwarzenegger said in the "Terminator", the same can
    be said by CORK:
    
    "I'll be BACK."
    
    
    Joe (Ambassador, Tir na nOg) (and one who still savors last years *Double* 
    by CORK!)
    

    
    
    The mind says Tipp, but the heart says Galway !!!   :-)
    
    
    (I'd better wear Maroon to the match just to be safe)
    
    
    
    keVin
    

    
    
    re: .10
    
    
    Chris: From this weeks Irish Echo ..............
    
    
    	See It All On Closed Circuit TV !!!
    	Live & in full color,
    	The GAA Sports Cavalcade continues with 
    	1991 ALL IRELAND HURLING SEMIFINALS
    	Sunday, August 4, 1991
    	10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    
    	Tipperary v Galway 	11 a.m.
    	Kilkenny  v Antrim      10 a.m.	(2nd Half)
    
    	Tickets $20 at the following locations:
    
    	BOSTON
    	Aquinas College
    	Newton Mass.
    
    
    
    
    
    	keVin
    

Well I have finally arrived back after a week at the Horse Show. The fillies
were mighty.

Well Kilkenny and Tipp are through to the All Ireland Hurling final. The same 
pair meet in the Minor final - so there will be a shortage of tickets. Any spare
ones flying about Boston or New York?

Antrim beat Kilkenny everywhere but on the scoreboard. Kilkenny have been hurled
off the feld in their last 3 games but still won.

Tipp on the other hand looked very impressive while disposing of a weak Galway
challenge. Galway relied too much on the use of timber and it did not work.

On the evidence dso far Tipp should win the All Ireland easily but then as they
say thats another day. Kilkenny have not succeeded in getting more that about 3
hurlers to play a good game together. The last time that this Kilkenny team 
hurled was against Tipp in the league. If they repeat that form anything 
can happen.

So roll on September.

MBr 

    
    
    
    Congratulations Mbr ....
    
    
    
    I'd still put a �5'er on Kilkenney if I were you  !!  :-)
    
    
    
    keVin
    

    Any news on the injury front ??
    
    Nicky English and Cormac Bonner both went down with injuries in the
    match against Galway. Will they be playing in the final ??
    
    Tipp seemed unable to generate any offense from their forwards once the
    two of them were out of the match.
    
    Chris

    
    Re English and Bonner
    
    ...Well they are both named on the team....Though its not 100% sure
    that either will play.
    
    Not that it makes any difference anyway cause Kilkenny will get a
    hammering.
    
    Mick
    
    

    
    Re -1, (Mick, hows the head?!)
    
    	Tipperary 1-16 Kilkenny 0-15
    
    	Dont know so much about the hammer bit but the FOX certainly had a
    few Cats for dinner.....honours even on the day...Kilkenny won the
    minor game.
    
    Se�n....

    
    Sean,
    
    .....Oh the head hurts!!
    
    The nerves were at us in the first half....But sure there was never any
    doubt -) -) -). Great celebrations down Tipp way....wont be over for
    days!!......Now for the 3 in a row!
    
    Hear Mr Brenann is hiding..myself and Dermot tried to track him down
    after the match.  No sign...
    
    Mick
    

Mr Brennan took one look at McGraths before the match and decided there were too
Many people around and no porter. This was about 10:45 

He then proceeded down to Meaghers and proceeded to drink a copious quantity of
pints. He noticed that the senior ref was there to so that by the time the 
senior match started he was well and truly lubricated.

Enjoyed the day. Kilkennys luck ran out and they missed about 3 goals in first
half. However thats the nature of the game. The game was in the balance until
the Tipp Goal.

Didnt get back to Meaghers afterwards. This was dut to other comitments. 
However as I said before  A good day was had by all.

			MBr