Tipperary v Limerick MSHC Semi-Final 2014

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Alexander’s victory over Darius III at Gaugamela in 331 BC. Henry V’s victory over the French at Agincourt in 1415. The Battle of Rorke’s Drift, Natal, South Africa, in 1879.

Against all odds, against superior numbers and superior troops these men all prevailed when all seemed lost. A more recognisable figure than the above that might strike a cord with readers ,due to recent glamorization of him by Hollywood, is the deeds of one William Wallace- At the battle of Sterling his 10,000 men -mostly farmers, servants and shepherd boys, took on and defeated a 50,000 strong English army of infantry and horse…just read those figures again…and once more.

Make no bones about it, mates, these are the odds Limerick will have to overcome in order to prevail on the 1st of June. In fact, in all those cases listed above, the smaller force held the better ground which aided them in victory. Come the June weekend, not only will Tipp have the better force, they will also hold the ground (known under many names in different languages -Ibrox/Mordor/Slurry pit) a ground that has become a graveyard for many of our brave warriors over the years…

Yet- We pay no heed to past deeds. We care not who we face- We are Limerick, a city well versed in the art of war. We will fight you in the streets, on the beaches, in your slurry pit… Limerick never feared no one, kid!!

Yes, our generals maybe clueless- But if anyone has ever fought in a war like I have (with the FCA) and as epitomised in the recollections of Easy Company made famous by HBO’s Band of Brothers- It’s captains that win wars- Captains that inspire men to glory… And in Limerick we have Captains in abundance- O’Grady, O’Mahony, Condon, McCarthy, Browne… Men you’d gladly go over the top with and die a glorious death…

We may be down at present, but we are never out. We are coming for you bastards and nothing will stop our march…

Tipp 3-14- Limerick 0-12.

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Fuxake.

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Stay off the sherry in the afternoon

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[QUOTE=“Mark Renton, post: 926232, member: 1796”].

Against all odds, against superior numbers

Tipp 3-14- Limerick 0-12.[/QUOTE]

Just to clarify for all the new GAA fans from Aldershot, Hampshire and Dubbo, New South Wales, both teams will start with 15 a side.

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Renton, one bit of advice for this, close your eyes when it starts , it’s only going to get worse

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Get ta fuck. Regardless of the result, *myself & @Mark Renton are going to turn Lars Bar upside fucking down. :pint:

*provided @Mark Renton hasn’t busted my head open with a large bottle in The Center before the game starts.

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Well he’s obviously bored Harry , and the divil, as they say, makes work for idle hands.

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We go again!

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Reasons limerick will beat Tipp:

  1. Downes

  2. We’re better off without O’Grady anyway

  3. Hannon.

  4. Windy Tipp forwards.

  5. Limerick never feared Tipp.

  6. Oohhhh Richie McCarthy :clap:

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We have to get Mulcahy involved- Lashing high ball in on him is just giving Tipp a platform to attack.

Any word on the challenge v Dublin, when/where?

@Mullach Ide[/USER], [USER=1517]@carryharry[/USER] , [USER=1766]@the man himself - What 15 are you expecting to lineout for this?- Any injuries?

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[QUOTE=“Mark Renton, post: 943980, member: 1796”]We have to get Mulcahy involved- Lashing high ball in on him is just giving Tipp a platform to attack.

Any word on the challenge v Dublin, when/where?

@Mullach Ide[/USER], [USER=1517]@carryharry[/USER] , [USER=1766]@the man himself - What 15 are you expecting to lineout for this?- Any injuries?[/QUOTE]
Same as league final I’d say apart from maybe Gearoid Ryan instead of Denis Maher at wing forward

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[QUOTE=“Mark Renton, post: 943980, member: 1796”]We have to get Mulcahy involved- Lashing high ball in on him is just giving Tipp a platform to attack.

Any word on the challenge v Dublin, when/where?

@Mullach Ide[/USER], [USER=1517]@carryharry[/USER] , [USER=1766]@the man himself - What 15 are you expecting to lineout for this?- Any injuries?[/QUOTE]
7. Mulcahy.

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[QUOTE=“Mark Renton, post: 943980, member: 1796”]We have to get Mulcahy involved- Lashing high ball in on him is just giving Tipp a platform to attack.

Any word on the challenge v Dublin, when/where?

@Mullach Ide[/USER], [USER=1517]@carryharry[/USER] , [USER=1766]@the man himself - What 15 are you expecting to lineout for this?- Any injuries?[/QUOTE]

Game v Dublin is tomorrow night in Laois.

Big responsibility now on @myboyblue to elicit further details and provide a detailed report.

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[QUOTE=“Elvis Brandenberg Kremmen, post: 943992, member: 1624”]Game v Dublin is tomorrow night in Laois.

Big responsibility now on @myboyblue to elicit further details and provide a detailed report.[/QUOTE]
where in laois?

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Not sure. Somewhere with floodlights anyway. Portlaoise? Clonad? Who else has lights?

Get on the trail. I’ll take a PM.

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[QUOTE=“Elvis Brandenberg Kremmen, post: 944001, member: 1624”]Not sure. Somewhere with floodlights anyway. Portlaoise? Clonad? Who else has lights?

Get on the trail. I’ll take a PM.[/QUOTE]
Clonad would be the obvious one if its around Portlaoise, doubt they’ll get O’Moore Park. I wont be attending.

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Paddy Powers go 6\5 Limerick, Tipp 5\6, 8\1 draw.

The bookmakers see it as a very even game despite all the shite being spouted by the Tipp crowd.

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[QUOTE=“ThunderPuss, post: 944021, member: 1593”]Paddy Powers go 6\5 Limerick, Tipp 5\6, 8\1 draw.

The bookmakers see it as a very even game despite all the shite being spouted by the Tipp crowd.[/QUOTE]
Eeehhh that’s the football betting pal :oops: Hurling is 1/3 Tipp 5/2 Lmk

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[QUOTE=“ThunderPuss, post: 944021, member: 1593”]Paddy Powers go 6\5 Limerick, Tipp 5\6, 8\1 draw.

The bookmakers see it as a very even game despite all the shite being spouted by the Tipp crowd.[/QUOTE]

You fucking dope :rolleyes:

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ThunderPuss with a proper fuck up there!

Im in the vicinity of Portlaoise tomorrow evening, i will take a PM as to where this game will be held if anybody knows. I will then play my part and not say one fucking word about the game on here.