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Replying To Viking66: "Well done to Enniscorthy CBS on winning the Leinster Senior B schools title, beating Castlecomer 3-12 to 13 points in the final today." Christ Viking you are some Wexford hurling man. It's the likes of you that need to be involved with your counties set-up, promoting underage, etc. Hurling needs a strong Wexford, and It's lads like you who should be front and center ensuring that Wexford hurling is progressing and keeping pace with the other top counties. Keep her lit.... bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 364 - 03/02/2025 17:59:46 2589271 Link
I taught flood hurled well especially in the first 25 minutes got a couple of nice points probably faded a bit with lack of inter county hurling in the last couple of years. Codd wing forward got a lot of ball as did Ritchie Lawlor problem with lawlor was he spent sent some amount of time on the ground. Our first touch is lacking at the moment and our passing ability is sometimes shocking bad … and this is from the experienced lads, younger lads I'd forgive to a degree. Pitch didn't help as it cut up badly. Size again is a problem for us. The game had a practise match feel about it to be honest. It would have been interesting if jack o caught that ball but we were probably too far behind at that stage. For tipp Connolly at full back Conner's in mid field and Kennedy up front were good Kennedy was very good on frees and looked nippy. Wexfordgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 335 - 03/02/2025 18:42:34 2589280 Link
Replying To bloodandbandage: "Christ Viking you are some Wexford hurling man. It's the likes of you that need to be involved with your counties set-up, promoting underage, etc. Hurling needs a strong Wexford, and It's lads like you who should be front and center ensuring that Wexford hurling is progressing and keeping pace with the other top counties. Keep her lit...." There are good lads already doing that down here the last few years B&B. Up to us all down here to help them out any way we can. Hopefully over the next 5 years the fruits of their efforts will start to show at Senior. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 03/02/2025 18:43:51 2589281 Link
Replying To Wexfordgaa: "I taught flood hurled well especially in the first 25 minutes got a couple of nice points probably faded a bit with lack of inter county hurling in the last couple of years. Codd wing forward got a lot of ball as did Ritchie Lawlor problem with lawlor was he spent sent some amount of time on the ground. Our first touch is lacking at the moment and our passing ability is sometimes shocking bad … and this is from the experienced lads, younger lads I'd forgive to a degree. Pitch didn't help as it cut up badly. Size again is a problem for us. The game had a practise match feel about it to be honest. It would have been interesting if jack o caught that ball but we were probably too far behind at that stage. For tipp Connolly at full back Conner's in mid field and Kennedy up front were good Kennedy was very good on frees and looked nippy." It was McCarthy up front, slight fella but u20 again this year. As you said very lively. The Tipp lads were saying he did well against Galway too. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 03/02/2025 19:31:51 2589288 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Well done to Enniscorthy CBS on winning the Leinster Senior B schools title, beating Castlecomer 3-12 to 13 points in the final today." Great win for Enniscorthy CBS - Worrying, and I hope wexford gaa and coaching are looking at this, but there is no starter on the team from either Shamrocks or Rapps. Both clubs were always big feeders into the school MyOhMi (Wexford) - Posts: 167 - 04/02/2025 10:12:11 2589366 Link
Replying To MyOhMi: "Great win for Enniscorthy CBS - Worrying, and I hope wexford gaa and coaching are looking at this, but there is no starter on the team from either Shamrocks or Rapps. Both clubs were always big feeders into the school" Hyland came on as a sub. A young fella with bags of potential played minor for Wexford last year and will still be at the school next year. Ryan Donoghue must've been injured was he? Since the changes in admissions to secondary schools alot of lads who maybe would've gone to Peters are now going to Enniscorthy CBS. More worrying with the 2 clubs you mention is that they start back very late in the year at u12 and younger, and might therefore not be developing as many good players to start with. Ballyhogue, Oulart and Oylegate on the other hand have an excellent approach to underage the last few years, from u8 all the way up. Not surprising 10 starters were from those 3 clubs. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 04/02/2025 10:56:34 2589375 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Hyland came on as a sub. A young fella with bags of potential played minor for Wexford last year and will still be at the school next year. Ryan Donoghue must've been injured was he? Since the changes in admissions to secondary schools alot of lads who maybe would've gone to Peters are now going to Enniscorthy CBS. More worrying with the 2 clubs you mention is that they start back very late in the year at u12 and younger, and might therefore not be developing as many good players to start with. Ballyhogue, Oulart and Oylegate on the other hand have an excellent approach to underage the last few years, from u8 all the way up. Not surprising 10 starters were from those 3 clubs." I've spoken to a few people from the town on difference occasions and the general consensus seems to be that they are struggling with both underage hurling and camogie. I'm not sure what is going on with the Rapps - they probably have the finest club facilities in the county, have a large pick but don't seem to be delivering at underage to any great extent. It is still a traditionally strong GAA town But would agree - there is alot of good work going on underage with Oulart / Oylegate / Ballyhogue and Davidstown. MyOhMi (Wexford) - Posts: 167 - 04/02/2025 11:17:58 2589388 Link
Replying To MyOhMi: "I've spoken to a few people from the town on difference occasions and the general consensus seems to be that they are struggling with both underage hurling and camogie. I'm not sure what is going on with the Rapps - they probably have the finest club facilities in the county, have a large pick but don't seem to be delivering at underage to any great extent. It is still a traditionally strong GAA town But would agree - there is alot of good work going on underage with Oulart / Oylegate / Ballyhogue and Davidstown." Urban areas don't have the traditional family living within its boundaries in modern times clubs on outskirts benefitted from the spreading out or families moving outside the urban or catchment areas . Most towns in the county have or will have same problem going forward . The clubs just outside town boundaries will benefit think there are more young people playing than ever before just in different areas . Just looking at teams couple of the few mentioned above field 2 teams at underage which is a positive and as much to do with population growth in those areas as well as work done by my clubs . I m sure if you dug deeper many of the coaches with these clubs would have played with town teams in their youth . The numbers of young children within the catchment area have diminished as well as competing with other sports and possibly influx of migrants that may not have the interest in our traditional sports . Many reasons why they are nt as prominent at present does not mean they are nt trying to improve. Even in wexford town hurling is nt as strong as you would like . New Ross certainly isn't. Gorey yes with one team and influx of people has certainly helped naomh eannas progress and should have really strong numbers and compete every year at underage same as harriers should in wexford town clonard /na fianna don't seem to be making much headway . With so many schools in wexfird town it would be hard for any team/club to have coaches to cover all of them unless the teachers take positive action towards the hurling many will never get into the game. Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 326 - 04/02/2025 11:54:09 2589397 Link
As one from a rural club myself, have never really understood or agreed with the notion that "Wexford GAA needs to do more for hurling in the towns". To my mind, they shouldn't show favouritism to any club(s) over others. Take the example here. Let's say Oulart, Oylegate and Ballyhogue all clearly pass out the Rapps at underage in the coming years, thanks to the work those clubs have done themselves, while Rapps stagnate or even go backwards. Why should it then be expected that Wexford GAA swoop in with extra resources etc. for Rapps and Enniscorthy town in general? Resources that were never made available to the rural clubs. Should it not just be up to the Rapps to get their own house in order, utilising the same resources as available to all clubs, instead of expecting something extra just because they're a town team? Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2679 - 04/02/2025 13:14:25 2589427 Link
Replying To Pikeman96: "As one from a rural club myself, have never really understood or agreed with the notion that "Wexford GAA needs to do more for hurling in the towns". To my mind, they shouldn't show favouritism to any club(s) over others. Take the example here. Let's say Oulart, Oylegate and Ballyhogue all clearly pass out the Rapps at underage in the coming years, thanks to the work those clubs have done themselves, while Rapps stagnate or even go backwards. Why should it then be expected that Wexford GAA swoop in with extra resources etc. for Rapps and Enniscorthy town in general? Resources that were never made available to the rural clubs. Should it not just be up to the Rapps to get their own house in order, utilising the same resources as available to all clubs, instead of expecting something extra just because they're a town team?" Absolutely Pikeman Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 04/02/2025 14:42:18 2589455 Link
Not 1 Wexford school in A championship in Senior. That probably speaks volumes does it? countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 762 - 04/02/2025 15:41:16 2589462 Link
Replying To countyman2022: "Not 1 Wexford school in A championship in Senior. That probably speaks volumes does it?" WHAT ARE YOU BUBBLING ABOUT? GC and Peters were in Leinster PP Senior A. GC got to the semi final and lost to Kierans. They beat Kilkenny CBS in the group stage and Johnstown in their QF along the way. Peters lost to a combined Dublin schools team in the QF. At Junior this year both were in Leinster PP A, as were Enniscorthy CBS. FCJ won Leinster Junior PP B. So we will have 4 schools in Leinster PP Senior A in 2 years time. FCJ only narrowly beat Wexford CBS in the B Junior SF by a point or 2, before winning the final by over 20 points. So Wexford CBS aren't that far away either. Schools hurling in Wexford is in a way better place than it has been in many years. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 04/02/2025 16:45:36 2589475 Link
Replying To Pikeman96: "As one from a rural club myself, have never really understood or agreed with the notion that "Wexford GAA needs to do more for hurling in the towns". To my mind, they shouldn't show favouritism to any club(s) over others. Take the example here. Let's say Oulart, Oylegate and Ballyhogue all clearly pass out the Rapps at underage in the coming years, thanks to the work those clubs have done themselves, while Rapps stagnate or even go backwards. Why should it then be expected that Wexford GAA swoop in with extra resources etc. for Rapps and Enniscorthy town in general? Resources that were never made available to the rural clubs. Should it not just be up to the Rapps to get their own house in order, utilising the same resources as available to all clubs, instead of expecting something extra just because they're a town team?" Investment to a degree should follow demographics really. Census data confirms a 9% county population growth in 6 years from 2016-2022 with the bulk of that concentrated in the main towns. Not to invest in the towns is to disproportionately impact young people in those areas from a lifetime/youth of enjoyment/heartache with the GAA. There's a different but related question on whether the clubs in the towns are doing all they can to maximise the increased resources at their disposal. But rapid population growth comes with its own challenges too. A few suggestions Id throw out just to get your thoughts - County Board to treat the rebirth of New Ross GAA as a special 5 year project - I know there are challenges but to do nothing is shameful. A town bordering KK and Waterford (sort of) should be a source for multiple county players especially with schools etc in the town. Bring in the very best coaches, administrators etc and the tide will turn. - Relax rules on kids inside town boundaries playing with clubs outside (e.g. parents clubs) - greater good - Enforce rules on kids outside town boundaries not playing with town club (hard to enforce but widespread from what I can see, this will kill rural clubs on outskirts of towns if allowed continue) - unfortunately hard discussions required with some rural clubs on merging based on demographics - planning permission will continue to get tougher etc, not addressing this will see more transfers or players drifting to other sports Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 335 - 04/02/2025 16:54:17 2589477 Link
Replying To Doylerwex: "I think he's nailed on at this stage. He'll be a permanent fixture for us for the next decade hopefully but not sure 6 is his best position to be honest. I can see him going back to 3 when Reck is back." Yeah not a 6 for me. Wing back I think. Damien Reck is definitely not a 6 either though. Huge problem. Id like to have seen Molloy in there but must not be impressing Rossiter all that much if he hasn't got off the bench yet. Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 335 - 04/02/2025 16:58:27 2589478 Link
Replying To countyman2022: "Not 1 Wexford school in A championship in Senior. That probably speaks volumes does it?" Are Peters and Good Counsel not Wexford now no? Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 424 - 04/02/2025 17:25:15 2589480 Link
Replying To countyman2022: "Not 1 Wexford school in A championship in Senior. That probably speaks volumes does it?" Peter's got knocked out in the Leinster Senior A Hurling QFs and Good Counsel got knocked out in the SFs, no? ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 373 - 04/02/2025 18:03:46 2589487 Link
How far away are mac and ryan?I taught I say ryan pucking around with few players at the match Saturday but maybe it wasn't him, he was a bit away from me hunting (Wexford) - Posts: 1045 - 04/02/2025 18:18:02 2589491 Link
Replying To Afinestick96: "Are Peters and Good Counsel not Wexford now no?" Did Peters not go back to B championship or is that next year? GCC is 1/2 & 1/2. Enniscorthy, FCJ, Gorey and Wex CBS all B? countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 762 - 04/02/2025 18:21:34 2589493 Link
Replying To Viking66: "WHAT ARE YOU BUBBLING ABOUT? GC and Peters were in Leinster PP Senior A. GC got to the semi final and lost to Kierans. They beat Kilkenny CBS in the group stage and Johnstown in their QF along the way. Peters lost to a combined Dublin schools team in the QF. At Junior this year both were in Leinster PP A, as were Enniscorthy CBS. FCJ won Leinster Junior PP B. So we will have 4 schools in Leinster PP Senior A in 2 years time. FCJ only narrowly beat Wexford CBS in the B Junior SF by a point or 2, before winning the final by over 20 points. So Wexford CBS aren't that far away either. Schools hurling in Wexford is in a way better place than it has been in many years." The above is why a combined schools team wasn't entered the last few years Exiled. More lads can get better exposure to top level schools hurling if we get more individual schools teams into Senior A. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14507 - 04/02/2025 18:40:10 2589495 Link
Replying To Pikeman96: "As one from a rural club myself, have never really understood or agreed with the notion that "Wexford GAA needs to do more for hurling in the towns". To my mind, they shouldn't show favouritism to any club(s) over others. Take the example here. Let's say Oulart, Oylegate and Ballyhogue all clearly pass out the Rapps at underage in the coming years, thanks to the work those clubs have done themselves, while Rapps stagnate or even go backwards. Why should it then be expected that Wexford GAA swoop in with extra resources etc. for Rapps and Enniscorthy town in general? Resources that were never made available to the rural clubs. Should it not just be up to the Rapps to get their own house in order, utilising the same resources as available to all clubs, instead of expecting something extra just because they're a town team?" Harriers have lost a massive number of players to shells, Martins and barntown over the years. It's not favouritism it's just enforcing the rules. Gizzy lyng and Eoin Quigley should have been hurling with clonard. Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3321 - 04/02/2025 19:38:19 2589505 Link