2015 FAI Senior Cup

[brendy_éire]

Derry is probably closer but equally awkward to get to from Buncrana on public transport. 5 hour bus trip from Dublin though Marty, best to find someone willing to drive it as I'd never rely on public transport in Donegal

There's a decent amount of public transport between Derry and Buncrana, in fairness. Not as frequent on Sundays though. Definitely handier than from Letterkenny.

http://journeyplanner.translink.co.u...181_y15_TP.pdf
http://www.mcgonaglebushire.com/time-table/

Worst case scenario, you could get a taxi (€25ish) or if we're driving, could give you a lift.

[nigel-harps1954]

There's a decent amount of public transport between Derry and Buncrana, in fairness. Not as frequent on Sundays though. Definitely handier than from Letterkenny.

http://journeyplanner.translink.co.u...181_y15_TP.pdf
http://www.mcgonaglebushire.com/time-table/

Worst case scenario, you could get a taxi (€25ish) or if we're driving, could give you a lift.

Public transport in the North West of Ireland is horrendous compared to that of most of the rest of the country.

Sundays, as you've said, is pretty tough. If Marty finishes work at 8am, and match is planned for 2pm, there's no way he'll make it on public transport for at least the start of the match, is basically what I was saying.

[redobit]

Public transport in the North West of Ireland is horrendous compared to that of most of the rest of the country.

Sundays, as you've said, is pretty tough. If Marty finishes work at 8am, and match is planned for 2pm, there's no way he'll make it on public transport for at least the start of the match, is basically what I was saying.

Its a joke that if you want to get a train from Sligo to say Cork, you need to get the train to Dublin first. And if you're in Donegal you have to drive to Sligo first. Roads aren't near as good compared to the rest of the country . Second class citizens.

[outspoken]

Public transport in the North West of Ireland is horrendous compared to that of most of the rest of the country.

Sundays, as you've said, is pretty tough. If Marty finishes work at 8am, and match is planned for 2pm, there's no way he'll make it on public transport for at least the start of the match, is basically what I was saying.

Sounds like a project maths question 😂

[cobhlad]

Cobh Wanderers will play their game with Sligo Rovers at St Colman's Park. August 22nd at 7pm

[outspoken]

Cobh Wanderers will play their game with Sligo Rovers at St Colman's Park. August 22nd at 7pm

Hopefully Cockhill make up their mind soon, boss is going mad that i still don't know what day it's on

[nigel-harps1954]

Hopefully Cockhill make up their mind soon, boss is going mad that i still don't know what day it's on

Saturday 5pm kick off in Maginn Park.That was unexpected given Cockhill play home games 2pm Sunday.
Presumably the only time Maginn Park was available.

[outspoken]

Yeah just seen it on our Facebook, brilliant day out ahead 👌

[Martinho II]

Yeah just seen it on our Facebook, brilliant day out ahead ��

damn that. I am working that night. Will have to juggle wotever annual leave that I have booked off for matches as I have never being up here before! Might give the Dundalk game a miss!

[Nailor]

Anyone any idea when the next round is penciled in for after this weekend ?

[redobit]

Anyone any idea when the next round is penciled in for after this weekend ?

Quarter final is the weekend ending Sun. 13th Sept.

[nigel-harps1954]

Something I noticed ahead of this weekends games, the exact same set of officials are taking charge of the Derry v Drogheda game on Friday night as are Cockhill v Longford on Saturday. The only difference is the switch between Paul Tuite and Michael Connolly as fourth official and referee.

Maybe it's not so strange as I'm making out in my head, but I'd have assumed a different set of officials should be appointed to each game?

[refjohn]

Cost saving - maybe cheaper and certainly more efficient to keep 3 of them in a Donegal hotel than to have 3 more head up from Dublin next day. I also notice Mr Buttimer doing same thing - 4th official Friday / referee Saturday. The 4th official in the teams for the Derry / Cockhill game (Michael Connolly) is a Donegal resident who was an IFA referee until start of this season.

[hollocaine]

Something I noticed ahead of this weekends games, the exact same set of officials are taking charge of the Derry v Drogheda game on Friday night as are Cockhill v Longford on Saturday. The only difference is the switch between Paul Tuite and Michael Connolly as fourth official and referee.

Maybe it's not so strange as I'm making out in my head, but I'd have assumed a different set of officials should be appointed to each game?

You need to get out more

[disgruntled]

Its Cobh & Sligo that I have pity for.
They have Buttimer

[White Horse]

From looking at the team sheets over the last couple of games, I've noticed that so many teams are missing a lot of players.

As an example, Cork are missing the following players for tomorrow's game:

John Dunleavy, Gavan Holohan, Danny Morrissey, Mark O’Sullivan, John Kavanagh, Darren Dennehy, Alan Bennett, Kevin O’Connor
http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2015/0...-pats-game-17/

Dundalk have had hardly any injuries this season. Why?

[Charlie Darwin]

S&D probably has a lot to do with it. I'd say teams that retain a lot of possession tend to have fewer soft tissue injuries than those who cede the ball as well.

[White Horse]

S&D probably has a lot to do with it. I'd say teams that retain a lot of possession tend to have fewer soft tissue injuries than those who cede the ball as well.

A lot of injuries at St Pats too.

[Ezeikial]

Graham Byrne the Strength & Conditioning coach was one of the first additions that Stephen Kenny made on his arrival

He has certainly played a big role in any recent success

http://www.dundalkfc.com/players/man.../graham-byrne/

[Longfordian]

S&D probably has a lot to do with it. I'd say teams that retain a lot of possession tend to have fewer soft tissue injuries than those who cede the ball as well.

The correct answer is "the pitch, obviously"