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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "
Replying To Pikeman96:  "Do you actually mean that "in Limerick, in spite of all the JP gossip, that the are definitely <u><b>not</b></u> treated the same"? Just asking since you go on to say there's such a difference that they try to avoid even having both squads at the same venue. It's genuinely the case here that our football squads get all the same supports as our hurling ones. Yes, there were a few controversies a few years ago over things like "the Minor hurlers got training tops and other gear, but the Minor footballers didn't", but that was through what used to be a separate Supporters Club that wasn't actually part of official Wexford GAA at the time, and that "went rogue" a few times. And while it used often be said at year end (and maybe still can be said sometimes) that "there was more money spent on the hurlers than the footballers", that was mainly because the hurlers were generally involved in competition for longer, at least up to the introduction of the group stage in the Tailteann Cup. The spend per week was roughly the same on both codes - just used to be the case that the hurlers were in action for more weeks."</div>Yes I do mean that. The footballers dont get treated badly or anything but the hurlers do get looked after a lot better."
That really isnt the case here currently from a Board point of view.
The big difference is public support, and commercial support, which are both far higher for our hurlers than our footballers. The Board can't make the public or sponsors prefer football.
The reality here is that hurling supports football financially.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18982 - 27/03/2026 16:10:56    2663512

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Any news on the squad, training matches etc...

hunting (Wexford) - Posts: 1189 - 29/03/2026 15:26:07    2663733

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Replying To hunting:  "Any news on the squad, training matches etc..."
They're in Portugal at the minute. Well probably back now actually. They went last Sunday and the trip was 5 days I think

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4362 - 29/03/2026 16:21:48    2663742

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Replying To Doylerwex:  "They're in Portugal at the minute. Well probably back now actually. They went last Sunday and the trip was 5 days I think"
Apparently it went well. Alot of hard work put in, good weather, and hopefully great drive to win one of the starting places up for grabs in Newbridge.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18982 - 30/03/2026 08:39:27    2663902

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Replying To tearintom:  "Completely agree with this.

I also completely agree with Vikings point about someone needs to be appointed to oversee whats going on from u14 up from a neutral point of view who's sole remit is to look after the development of fhe kids as best possible in both sports equally.

Everyone is just pulling in their own direction, there's far too much division setting in and some of this is fhe fault of the Co Board themselves by the way. It serves no one."
Is that not what Bernard Dunne was appointed for?

ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1581 - 30/03/2026 10:14:50    2663914

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Is that not what Bernard Dunne was appointed for?"
No he is a high performance specialist.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18982 - 30/03/2026 10:53:33    2663925

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Is that not what Bernard Dunne was appointed for?"
To be honest I think you'll struggle to find an answer for what he was appointed to do? His appointment was solely for hurling development is my understanding.

It begs the question, how much is this costing and what does he actually do? What does a talent and culture coach actually do?

tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1635 - 30/03/2026 11:16:59    2663932

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Just a point on the debate of hurling v football.
Surely hurling missed out on showcasing the lower divisional finals .
As most hurling men will say they d rather watch junior b hurling than any football. How in gods name can they justify not televising these games too .
The div 3 and 4 football finals were close and entertaining games. And even the fact they get debated country wide on the quality in comparison to div 1 and 2 it just raises the profile . I know i did nt know who played in div 2 3 4 in hurling finals until i checked results .
Surely televising these games would enhance the game in the counties competing even .
Maybe its a broadcasting decision but surely if hurling to spread further it needs promoting to me its a no brainer it should be broadcast live .
If the hurling community wants to promote the game it could be a starting point and should be pushing the issue harder

Formertownie (Wexford) - Posts: 562 - 30/03/2026 14:05:54    2663959

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Replying To tearintom:  "To be honest I think you'll struggle to find an answer for what he was appointed to do? His appointment was solely for hurling development is my understanding.

It begs the question, how much is this costing and what does he actually do? What does a talent and culture coach actually do?"
Yes would like to see his job specification and what his role actually is - It was one of the main points that came from the Kinnerk report .. too many different roles with no accountability and no job specification. Lot of people on the gravy train!

MyOhMi (Wexford) - Posts: 292 - 30/03/2026 14:17:36    2663962

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Replying To tearintom:  "To be honest I think you'll struggle to find an answer for what he was appointed to do? His appointment was solely for hurling development is my understanding.

It begs the question, how much is this costing and what does he actually do? What does a talent and culture coach actually do?"
Think hes more there as a high performance advisor, to see what we are doing from Senior down to U14 at county level, and make recommendations where he sees we can do things better than we are doing. Hes mostly independently funded. Ive seen him numerous times now at different levels, although I havent been talking to him, so in fairness to him hes not invisible, or taking the money and not putting in the effort.
Apparently he did a good job in a similar role with Dublin GAA.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18982 - 30/03/2026 14:24:22    2663964

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Replying To Viking66:  "Apparently it went well. Alot of hard work put in, good weather, and hopefully great drive to win one of the starting places up for grabs in Newbridge."
Good to hear Viking. Have we any challenge games over the next few weeks ?

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 947 - 30/03/2026 15:03:36    2663973

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Replying To tearintom:  "To be honest I think you'll struggle to find an answer for what he was appointed to do? His appointment was solely for hurling development is my understanding.

It begs the question, how much is this costing and what does he actually do? What does a talent and culture coach actually do?"
I think it's a psychologist role to be honest, but I don't believe he has a psychologist background so you can't call it that.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4362 - 30/03/2026 15:28:14    2663977

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Replying To tearintom:  "To be honest I think you'll struggle to find an answer for what he was appointed to do? His appointment was solely for hurling development is my understanding.

It begs the question, how much is this costing and what does he actually do? What does a talent and culture coach actually do?"
There still seems to be a lot of secrecy over what exactly his role is all right. But for what it's worth, think it's fairly widely known (but not widely publicised) that the funding for his role comes largely from an individual donor who was very specific that he wanted to fund Wexford hurling.

So, for all the complaints from "football folk", what were the Board supposed to do? Say "no, we won't take your money unless you allow it to be used for both codes?"

Or say "thanks very much, but we won't appoint somebody and start spending it until we find somebody else to give us some money to do the same thing for football too?"

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 3457 - 30/03/2026 15:40:29    2663979

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U20s out against Galway next Saturday in Portlaoise

ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 1013 - 30/03/2026 16:10:23    2663982

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Senior hurlers having an open training session in Ferns on Thursday evening at 7PM

ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 1013 - 30/03/2026 20:31:53    2664021

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Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Senior hurlers having an open training session in Ferns on Thursday evening at 7PM"
The 3rd is Friday??

Paull (Wexford) - Posts: 256 - 30/03/2026 22:14:49    2664035

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Is that not what Bernard Dunne was appointed for?"
Bernard dunne is a sport physicologist and a pretty good one at that from what i have heard keeps the unit going forward in a good state of mind .Im not surprised because he was involved withe the dubs for there venture of 6 in a row. Ive always had confidence in him.

Jimbob96 (Wexford) - Posts: 40 - 30/03/2026 22:35:50    2664042

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Replying To Jimbob96:  "Bernard dunne is a sport physicologist and a pretty good one at that from what i have heard keeps the unit going forward in a good state of mind .Im not surprised because he was involved withe the dubs for there venture of 6 in a row. Ive always had confidence in him."
Didnt realise he was a sport physicologist. Sounds like it was a good coup for us to get him involved hopefully he can make a difference for Wexford hurling going forward

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 947 - 31/03/2026 10:30:42    2664074

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Offaly are suffering a bit of an injury crisis on the eve of championship ive heard.

Any word on our own, heard Ryan is struggling a bit getting back up to speed which is understandable really

tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1635 - 31/03/2026 10:45:08    2664079

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Replying To tearintom:  "Offaly are suffering a bit of an injury crisis on the eve of championship ive heard.

Any word on our own, heard Ryan is struggling a bit getting back up to speed which is understandable really"
Not sure about crisis, but they are missing a good few backs, Shirley bring the latest. Up front Charlie Mitchell is still out with a heart problem. And thats on top of King and Sampson retiring at the start of the year.
Apparently all our lads came through Portugal unscathed. Hopefully it stays that way between now and Championship.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 18982 - 31/03/2026 12:10:28    2664102

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