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Lidl recalls Hurling Helmets |
| May 8th, 2008. [ Comments: 1 ]
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Lidl have been forced to recall the hurling helmets they were selling after concerns were raised that they don’t meet the official safety standards. They
launched their range of hurling gear back in February and it was endorsed by Cork’s Brian Corcoran. Their helmet was selling for €49.99, significantly cheaper than the Mycro and Cooper brands which currently dominate the market. Apparently the helmet meets some safety standards but not the standard the GAA uses, so they’re recalling them all and offering a refund.
Helmets are pretty expensive but then again they have a crucial safety role and indeed are due to become compulsory for all players at all grades in the coming years. Hopefully
Lidl may be able to get the helmets certified to the right standards and back on the market. Could do with a bit of competition to bring the prices down from the €80-€100 mark they’re at, especially for newcomers or parents trying to buy for the kids.
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Ulster Championship starts this Sunday |
| May 7th, 2008. [ Comments: none ]
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The first hurling championship action of the year starts on Sunday with 2 preliminary round games in
Ulster. The
Ulster championship isn’t part of the Liam McCarthy cup but it’s great to see all 9 counties being involved. They’re really making great strides up there in promoting the game - despite the lack of support from GAA headquarters.
Sunday May 11th
Ulster Championship Preliminary Round
Cavan v Monaghan (3.45pm Kingspan Breffni Park)
Fermanagh v Tyrone (3.45pm Lisnaskea)
Based on League performances you’d have to expect away wins for Monaghan and Tyrone.
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All Ireland Hurling Championship Betting |
| May 5th, 2008. [ Comments: 3 ]
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Following on from
the last post about the hurling preview we might as well checks the odds on the Liam McCarthy cup across the main Irish bookies and see where the best value is to be had. Included Betfair as well for comparison.
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PaddyPower |
BoyleSports |
Cashmans |
TerryRogers |
JohnWall |
BetFair |
| Kilkenny |
10-11 |
4-5 |
4-6 |
5-6 |
4-5 |
20-21 |
| Galway |
9-2 |
7-2 |
5-1 |
11-2 |
15-2 |
5-1 |
| Cork |
6-1 |
15-2 |
5-1 |
11-2 |
7-2 |
6-1 |
| Tipperary |
6-1 |
15-2 |
8-1 |
15-2 |
14-1 |
15-2 |
| Waterford |
9-1 |
8-1 |
5-1 |
8-1 |
4-1 |
17-2 |
| Limerick |
20-1 |
22-1 |
20-1 |
22-1 |
14-1 |
27-1 |
| Clare |
40-1 |
45-1 |
66-1 |
33-1 |
28-1 |
60-1 |
| Wexford |
100-1 |
125-1 |
200-1 |
100-1 |
33-1 |
100-1 |
The most striking odds are those in the second last column from
John Wall, a bookmakers based in Wicklow - You can get Tipp at the huge price of 14-1!! and Galway at 15-2 which is the best available. Hard to believe the Tipp one but it’s there on their website, valid as May 1st.
The best price about Cork is 15-2 from Boylesports and I think that’s where i’ll put my money for now.
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Martin Breheny’s Championship preview |
| May 2nd, 2008. [ Comments: 2 ]
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In the Irish Independent
Martin Breheny has a look at all the contenders in this year’s hurling championship and rates their chances. His rankings are based on the current Ladbrokes odds for the teams so he has:
1. Kilkenny
2. Galway
3. Cork
4. Waterford
5. Tipperary
6. Limerick
7. Clare
8. Wexford
Paddy Power’s current hurling All-Ireland odds are somewhat similar, apart from Tipp being ahead of Waterford:
Kilkenny 10-11
Galway 9-2
Cork 6-1
Tipperary 6-1
Waterford 9-1
Limerick 20-1
Clare 40-1
Wexford 100-1
Offaly 300-1
Dublin 400-1
Antrim 1000-1
Laois 1000-1
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