GAA shooting itself in the foot with schedule decisions – a bit of common sense would benefit fans
The weekend gone by was a prime example.
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Unfortunately the thriller between Clare and Tipperary wound up playing second-fiddle for many fans
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There was another Clones cracker in the Ulster football final as Donegal eventually triumphed over Armagh
Saturday was awash with games in both codes across the country, but so many clash crimes were committed by the powers that be.
The biggest of those was on Saturday evening, when Clare's Munster SHC showdown with Tipperary collided with
It was such a shame for so many to miss out on one or the other, depending on your preference.
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Yes, these were games in two provinces in different codes, but the GAA at large need to realise there is a massive general fanbase with a deep love for both.
The Ulster final was moved to Saturday so it could be played as a double header with the ladies showpiece between the same counties.
Good call, but it led to what transpired.
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A bit of common sense would be no harm.
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How they dismantled Clare in their own back yard on Saturday evening was astounding, and it was their best performance since Cahill took over from Colm Bonnar ahead of the 2023 campaign.
The Premier expects success all the time.
Failing to emerge from the province last year was far from good enough when it came to their demanding public, but the doubters are believing again.
Replacing Brian Hogan with Rhys Shelly in goal three games into the Munster championship was a risk that came up trumps against the All-Ireland champions.
His puck-outs laid the platform for so many Tipp attacks as John McGrath and Andrew Ormond netted two apiece in the first half.
But Tipp's resolve really shone through when the inevitable Clare comeback arrived, and the Banner drew level.
Shane O'Donnell's cameo off the bench really lifted the hosts, but Cahill's defence showed incredible composure to withstand that pressure when the chips were down.
Nobody is talking All-Irelands just yet, but their Munster destiny is in their own hands when Waterford come to Thurles on Sunday.
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