All-Ireland Championships '08

Great to see Stephen O'Neill back. It totally overshawdows Galvin's return, as it has happened out of the blue. I could see O'Neill coming in as a 2nd half sub, if the game is tight. This would give a massive lift to Tyrone, players & especially supporters.
Therefore, it can be concluded that Tyrone have scored a serious physcological, pre-match blow over the Kingdom!......... It will be some tussle!
 
The "Tinneys" of Strabane all ready for the All Ireland Tír Eoghain Abú

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A brief History


Five human figures constructed in steel, (more than 20 feet tall) stand near the border between Strabane, in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland and Lifford, in County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.

They were Designed by Maurice Harron, and are affectionately known locally as "The Tinneys". He was commissioned to create them as a "Millennium Project", by the "Strabane Lifford Development Commission" supported by several local and national, community and arts organisations.

They are located on the site of a former British army military checkpoint on the border that partitions Ireland into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The VR opens looking at the two dancers reaching out to each other, the road to Derry behind and between them. (There is a hot spot there on the VR that takes you to my Very-Derry VRs.)

If you rotate to your right you are turning towards the town of Strabane and a fiddle player is the next figure to appear, before you reach the flute player in the middle.

If you rotate to your left you are turning towards the town of Lifford (in County Donegal) and a drummer is the next figure to appear, before you reach the flute player in the middle.

The novelist, Brian O'Nolan, better known under his nom de plume Flann O'Brien was born in Strabane in 1911. So perhaps anyone who knows his work will see the potential for these figures (standing as they are on the site of the old military/police border checkpoint) to be seen as characters from his famous book: The Third Policeman. In that book the policemen used bicycles. The longer they stayed on their bicycles the more the molecules were exchanged between policeman and steel bicycle.

"The gross and net result of it is that people who spend most of their natural lives riding iron bicycles over the rocky roadsteads of this parish get their personalities mixed up with the personalities of their bicycle as a result of the interchanging of the atoms of each of them and you would be surprised at the number of people in these parts who nearly are half people and half bicycles."

Original Sculptures
http://www.mauriceharron.com/tinneys_page.html
 
Stuff the Goat said:
Great to see Stephen O'Neill back. It totally overshawdows Galvin's return, as it has happened out of the blue. I could see O'Neill coming in as a 2nd half sub, if the game is tight. This would give a massive lift to Tyrone, players & especially supporters.
Therefore, it can be concluded that Tyrone have scored a serious physcological, pre-match blow over the Kingdom!......... It will be some tussle!
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Its a major boost alright Goat. I'm delighted he's had a change of heart, me & my mate were joking about this happening & then it happened - holy feck!

Galvins a bittuva prick apparantly, so it'll be interesting to see who gives him the welcome he deserves from the Tyrone team - probably Rico :D

It sure will be some tussle & i hope your right about the physcological advantage - we'll need every advantage to beat Kerry - just hope we bring our shooting boots & do a Kilkenny on their ass!

Apologies to any Kerry folk on here, dont mean to sound cocky or like a tit - just gettin myself up for the big day, in what surely will be a good game :cool:
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Its a major boost alright Goat. I'm delighted he's had a change of heart, me & my mate were joking about this happening & then it happened - holy feck!

Galvins a bittuva prick apparantly, so it'll be interesting to see who gives him the welcome he deserves from the Tyrone team - probably Rico :D

It sure will be some tussle & i hope your right about the physcological advantage - we'll need every advantage to beat Kerry - just hope we bring our shooting boots & do a Kilkenny on their ass!

Apologies to any Kerry folk on here, dont mean to sound cocky or like a tit - just gettin myself up for the big day, in what surely will be a good game :cool:
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Ricey is a bit of a prick as well in fairness.

Who have the bookies backed for this? In reality, it's too close to call.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Interesting post TR - topical indeed :)
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Just want to show how the old hometowns preperations are going. I'm sure you know where that site is? All the kits were made by the O'Neills Factory in Strabane. I have to say you get a great sense of pride driving past them. ;)
 
Keane16 said:
Ricey is a bit of a prick as well in fairness.

Who have the bookies backed for this? In reality, it's too close to call.
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Oh he is indeed i totally agree man & i'm only glad he's on our side!

The Kerry faithful will hate Rico as much as we hate Galvin - so we're evenly balanced on the hate stakes :D

Not sure what the bettin is, are you referring to Galvin gettin thumped or just the outcome of the game in general man?
 
tyrone red said:
Just what I was thinking mate!!
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Are you comin down for the match man?

Either way its a good piss-up even if you just watch it in Quinns or the Big Tree - hopeful of gettin a ticket but not too confident but it wouldnt be the end of the world either aslong as we win!

Funny thing happened to me at the weekend TR, I met a Kerry lass who also supports Liverpool - just my luck eh - our two biggest rivals. Actually going out with her now aswell, she's a lovely girl & the banter's been pretty good as regards to the match! I'll have to avoid her for the duration of the game though & meet up with her afterwards - she's a full-on Kerry supporter :cool:
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Are you comin down for the match man?

Either way its a good piss-up even if you just watch it in Quinns or the Big Tree - hopeful of gettin a ticket but not too confident but it wouldnt be the end of the world either aslong as we win!

Funny thing happened to me at the weekend TR, I met a Kerry lass who also supports Liverpool - just my luck eh - our two biggest rivals. Actually going out with her now aswell, she's a lovely girl & the banter's been pretty good as regards to the match! I'll have to avoid her for the duration of the game though & meet up with her afterwards - she's a full-on Kerry supporter :cool:
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What a mix mate, A liverpool supporting Kerry Lass, Of all the weeks. Maybe you want her ticket more than her hmm hmm.. Had tickets myself but cannot attend as I play in a band and we are gigging that evening after the match. (Booked from Last year:() Now the landlord wants to turn it into a after match party. I will be singing like Shane McGowan from the Pogues with a bottle in my hand win loose or draw. I Just hope Tyrone play to the level we know they can. Everyone knows what both teams are capable on their days. I will keep my ear to the ground for tickets for you in the coming days mate. I'm sure they are still out there.
 
I for one hope Kerry Stuff Tyrone.

I agree with alot of Gaa fans up and down the country who think this has the makings of the most borning final ever
 
tyrone red said:
What a mix mate, A liverpool supporting Kerry Lass, Of all the weeks. Maybe you want her ticket more than her hmm hmm.. Had tickets myself but cannot attend as I play in a band and we are gigging that evening after the match. (Booked from Last year:() Now the landlord wants to turn it into a after match party. I will be singing like Shane McGowan from the Pogues with a bottle in my hand win loose or draw. I Just hope Tyrone play to the level we know they can. Everyone knows what both teams are capable on their days. I will keep my ear to the ground for tickets for you in the coming days mate. I'm sure they are still out there.
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Your telling me TR. She's a cracking girl man - totally came outta the blue, so i can forgive her for the indifferences we share!

Went on the piss last nite & was up all night - dont think her job will be too happy with the state I left her in - think i'm already in the bad books :nervous:

Well mate you cant do much better than Shane - what a legend eh - hope the gig proves fruitful for ya. What sort of vibe is the band man?

Man i've no doubts about Tyrone playin to the level they've now set themselves, they have the momentum with consecutive relatively easy wins on the trot, i'm pretty confident about us matchin Kerry for workrate & endeavour - it bodes well my friend :cool:

Thanks very much for the look-out on tickets - your a star man Mr Red :)
 
bazalini said:
I for one hope Kerry Stuff Tyrone.

I agree with alot of Gaa fans up and down the country who think this has the makings of the most borning final ever
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:lol:

Bazalini = Mr Pinch of salt :rolleyes:

Dont know who the feck you've been talkin to - everyone's excited about this game, so to say folk think its gonna be "borning:confused:" is way off the mark :confused:

Anyway, I hope to ram your nonsensical arshish anti-Tyrone mentality down your fecking neck - keep dreaming & i'm sure it'll turn into a bloody nightmare!
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Your telling me TR. She's a cracking girl man - totally came outta the blue, so i can forgive her for the indifferences we share!

Went on the piss last nite & was up all night - dont think her job will be too happy with the state I left her in - think i'm already in the bad books :nervous:

Well mate you cant do much better than Shane - what a legend eh - hope the gig proves fruitful for ya. What sort of vibe is the band man?

Man i've no doubts about Tyrone playin to the level they've now set themselves, they have the momentum with consecutive relatively easy wins on the trot, i'm pretty confident about us matchin Kerry for workrate & endeavour - it bodes well my friend :cool:

Thanks very much for the look-out on tickets - your a star man Mr Red :)
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Feck off back up north and stop taking our jobs and our women......and Sam!! ;)
Game will be anything but boring. I hope the weather is good and am looking at a Tyrone win. Galvin I dont think will be the man to look out for in the Kerry back line. I think Cillian Young will have an outstanding game.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Your telling me TR. She's a cracking girl man - totally came outta the blue, so i can forgive her for the indifferences we share!

Went on the piss last nite & was up all night - dont think her job will be too happy with the state I left her in - think i'm already in the bad books :nervous:

Well mate you cant do much better than Shane - what a legend eh - hope the gig proves fruitful for ya. What sort of vibe is the band man?
Man i've no doubts about Tyrone playin to the level they've now set themselves, they have the momentum with consecutive relatively easy wins on the trot, i'm pretty confident about us matchin Kerry for workrate & endeavour - it bodes well my friend :cool:

Thanks very much for the look-out on tickets - your a star man Mr Red :)
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We play a bit of everything mate for any fool who wishes to listen:lol: Aye everyone is buzzing up here I know it is going to be a good final win or loose. We have showed that we are a team to be respected on our day even though a few people fail to see this;)
 
Stick said:
Feck off back up north and stop taking our jobs and our women......and Sam!! ;)
Game will be anything but boring. I hope the weather is good and am looking at a Tyrone win. Galvin I dont think will be the man to look out for in the Kerry back line. I think Cillian Young will have an outstanding game.
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:lol:

You've sussed me out oul son - i'm only down here for that reason man - similiar to the raping & pillaging of the locals as the Vikings once did ;)

Good to hear from ya man - makes a change from that knob-jockey Bazalini givin it the big man routine - he has some serious issues that need sortin out - maybe an operation to remove his head from his arse would help aswell. The smell wouldnt be all that pleasant mind you if you think about the amount of shite he goes through stringin a sentence together :D

Nice to hear a bittuv confidence-boosting from a neutral. You're right about Cillian - he's a fantastic player indeed but lets face it Kerry have a squad full of them. They're a well-oiled machine but so are Tyrone, so i dont think it'll be a "borning:eek:" game as one extra in the muppet show is quoted on!
 
tyrone red said:
We play a bit of everything mate for any fool who wishes to listen:lol: Aye everyone is buzzing up here I know it is going to be a good final win or loose. We have showed that we are a team to be respected on our day even though a few people fail to see this;)
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Best way to be man, play it loud & play it proud!

What about a "Right-said-Fred" Medley - I hear thats where its at man - might wanna get down with that shit :cool:

Draped the balcony of the apartment with a Tyrone flag yest & the maintence / caretaker dude came knocking on the door telling me it had to come down as they had complaints - probably that gobshite Bazalini givin it the big man again - that fecker's a thorn in the side of every Red Hand in the country - i'm sure Westmeath is a better place without him though - a bit like havin a tumour in the testical removed :lol:
 
Aye you get them alright... We had an incident up at the local DHSS offices were one of it's employee's was made take a Tyrone flag down from his/her car because someone complained it was offensive to be displayed in the carpark. I just passed those offices today and they have draped bunton and flags right outside of the carpark. That'll teach 'em.
 
tyrone red said:
Aye you get them alright... We had an incident up at the local DHSS offices were one of it's employee's was made take a Tyrone flag down from his/her car because someone complained it was offensive to be displayed in the carpark. I just passed those offices today and they have draped bunton and flags right outside of the carpark. That'll teach 'em.
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Too fecking right man - "shove it up them" - bunch of assholes! Hit back but hit harder :devil:
 
Why don't the two of youse (red Hand Devil & Tyrone Red) get yourselves a room in Dungannon for the night and save us from having to look at the two of youse blow each other.

Ciarrai Abu
 
fecksake - after all the fecking hype!

McGuigan in but O’Neill misses out

Brian McGuigan has been recalled to the Tyrone side for Sunday’s All-Ireland final against Kerry, but the recently recalled Stephen O’Neill is not included in the 30-man panel.

O’Neill, who made a dramatic return to the Tyrone set-up following the All-Ireland semi-final victory over Wexford, has failed to force his way into the squad, though it remains to be seen if he will be a late addition on match-day.

Tyrone PRO Damien Harvey said O’Neill had been left off the panel because "he isn’t ready." "He has not made the panel," he added.

The only change from the win over Wexford is Brian McGuigan’s inclusion in place of Martin Penrose.

After being a late call-up, Penrose was hugely impressive in the win over Jason Ryan’s side, but he has to be content with a place on the subs bench as McGuigan returns to the starting line-up at centre half-forward.

Kerry, who will welcome back midfield general Darragh O Se from suspension, will name their line-up later today.

Tyrone (All-Ireland SFC final v Kerry) - John Devine, Ryan McMenamin, Justin McMahon, Ciaran Gourley, Davy Harte, Conor Gormley, Philip Jordan, Colin Holmes, Enda McGinley, Brian Dooher, Brian McGuigan, Joe McMahon, Tommy McGuigan, Sean Cavanagh, Colm McCullagh.

Substitutes - Pascal McConnell, Dermot Carlin, Colm Cavanagh, Peter Donnelly, Niall Gormley, Kevin Hughes, Cathal McCarron, Damien McCaul, Michael McGee, Ryan Mellon, Raymond Mulgrew, Owen Mulligan, Shaun O’Neill, Martin Penrose, PJ Quinn.

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=101313

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2008/0918/tyrone.html
 
Stevie O'Neill is in the squad

Stephen O'Neill will be part of the Tyrone squad for Sunday's All-Ireland final, despite not being named in the Red Hand's initial 30 man squad.

There was confusion as O'Neill was absent from the squad named on the Tyrone website, but manager Mickey Harte revealed that O'Neill will be involved in the showpiece encounter.

According to the Tyrone boss the confusion arose because he was forced to name a squad of just 30 players due to space constrictions in the matchday programme.

'Only 30 names could be submitted for the match programme but Stephen will be available and is very much part of the squad for Sunday,' Harte told the BBC.

'Stephen will be part of the team list on Sunday, his fitness levels are very high and Tyrone fans will see him in action very soon.'

O'Neill dramatically made himself available for selection two weeks ago after holding a meeting with Harte.

Elsewhere, in the squad named on Thursday, Brian McGuigan comes into the starting line-up at centre forward, with Martin Penrose dropping to the bench.

Tyrone team to play Kerry in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park on Sunday 21 September:

J Devine, R McMenamin, Justin McMahon, C Gourley, D Harte, C Gormley, P Jordan, C Holmes, E McGinley, B Dooher, B McGuigan, Joe McMahon, T McGuigan, S Cavanagh, C McCullagh.

Replacements: P McConnell, D Carlin, C Cavanagh, P Donnelly,
N Gormley, K Hughes, C McCarron, D McCaul, M McGee, R Mellon, R Mulgrew, O Mulligan, Shaun O'Neill, M Penrose, PJ Quinn


http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2008/0918/tyrone.html?gaa


Talk about a rollercaoster with this story - faw kinnell :eek:

Anyway, glad thats sorted & Stevie will be available :cool:
 
lem8sh said:
I was trying to rile ye tyrone boys up but to no avail:lol: O jesus your in a bit of a predicament there!
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You should be ashamed of yourself Lem, trying to rile folk just to get you're kicks - mischief at work :D

I am indeed in a predicament Lem but its a nice one though - so far!

There's been a bitta banter & its been good craic but Sunday will be difficult, I'm very passionate about my team & likewise so is she, so I think its best if we dont watch it together or it might be game over for both of us!

It should be a good game. Two best teams in the country over the past number of years competing for team of the decade - it doesnt get any better than that man!
 
Red Hand Devil said:
I accept your challenge Mr Tron - not only am I gonna have a slash on Dorset Street, but i'm gonna lay one out aswell - spelling out Dublin :lol:
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ITS ON feckO!!!!!!!!!! I wish to announce the commencement of hostilities between my army of inner city guerrilla fighters on Tyrone fans going to Croker. Tracksuits and Shell suits tucked into socks, Air Max and Kickers. Cider and Dutch Gold and birds wearing pyjamas, that’s the army I’ve assembled. An army so cunning and streetwise you boy’s aint got a hope!!!
 
Decotron said:
ITS ON feckO!!!!!!!!!! I wish to announce the commencement of hostilities between my army of inner city guerrilla fighters on Tyrone fans going to Croker. Tracksuits and Shell suits tucked into socks, Air Max and Kickers. Cider and Dutch Gold and birds wearing pyjamas, that’s the army I’ve assembled. An army so cunning and streetwise you boy’s aint got a hope!!!
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Bring the rawkus muthafukka - the Northern Red tide is rolling into Dublin for domination. Firstly, we're gonna take Sam home, then take your jobs & your women - if we can find a half decent looking one that is :)

We'll match your leisure cladded army of mopeds with our Red Hand Army's unrelenting blanket drinkin. We buy the cans together, we drink the cans together & we'll piss all over Dorset Street together!

The cloud of Red piss will cover the Fair City like a swarm, you will bow down to the new order & repent for your sins. When we are finished with Dublin - the Kingdom is next - beware Lem.... beware......
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Stephen O'Neill will be part of the Tyrone squad for Sunday's All-Ireland final, despite not being named in the Red Hand's initial 30 man squad.

There was confusion as O'Neill was absent from the squad named on the Tyrone website, but manager Mickey Harte revealed that O'Neill will be involved in the showpiece encounter.

According to the Tyrone boss the confusion arose because he was forced to name a squad of just 30 players due to space constrictions in the matchday programme.

'Only 30 names could be submitted for the match programme but Stephen will be available and is very much part of the squad for Sunday,' Harte told the BBC.

'Stephen will be part of the team list on Sunday, his fitness levels are very high and Tyrone fans will see him in action very soon.'

O'Neill dramatically made himself available for selection two weeks ago after holding a meeting with Harte.

Elsewhere, in the squad named on Thursday, Brian McGuigan comes into the starting line-up at centre forward, with Martin Penrose dropping to the bench.

Tyrone team to play Kerry in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park on Sunday 21 September:

J Devine, R McMenamin, Justin McMahon, C Gourley, D Harte, C Gormley, P Jordan, C Holmes, E McGinley, B Dooher, B McGuigan, Joe McMahon, T McGuigan, S Cavanagh, C McCullagh.

Replacements: P McConnell, D Carlin, C Cavanagh, P Donnelly,
N Gormley, K Hughes, C McCarron, D McCaul, M McGee, R Mellon, R Mulgrew, O Mulligan, Shaun O'Neill, M Penrose, PJ Quinn


http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/2008/0918/tyrone.html?gaa


Talk about a rollercaoster with this story - faw kinnell :eek:

Anyway, glad thats sorted & Stevie will be available :cool:
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Great news RHD, I was myself a bit miffed by that story last night from the hogan stand as there was never any doubt from the County that he would feature. I got decent odds yesterday on a trebble for Tyrone to win both Minor and Senior cups and the Europeans to win the ryder cup. 8/1.
 
tyrone red said:
Great news RHD, I was myself a bit miffed by that story last night from the hogan stand as there was never any doubt from the County that he would feature. I got decent odds yesterday on a trebble for Tyrone to win both Minor and Senior cups and the Europeans to win the ryder cup. 8/1.
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Thats great odds man - hope for all our sakes that you strike it rich - dont forget the euromillions tonight - €130m - tasty eh?!

I'm shooting off mate, but lets hope we've alot to celebrate on Sunday TR - it would surely go down as a most wonderful achievement given us bein written off again like in 2005!

C'mon Tyrone - the mighty Red Hands :)
 
All I can say is WOW. Tyrone were amazing especially in the last ten minutes. They thoroughly deserved to win and I am delighted for them. Well done Tyrone.

On another note, Paul Galvin again showed that he is a complete scumbag. And what a player the Gooch is.
 
Get fecking in there, Just back from My Gig, the county is buzzing. Where the feck is Baz, come out of your hole ya muppet :lol:... Have to say we deserved the result... Boring Game - I think not. Well done the Kerry lads never gave us an inch. Also well done to the minors.
 
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