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Replying To zinny: "Look I agree with what you are saying but the way things have gone in the GAA these days is forcing it down this path. Everyone wants more games at club and county, while clubs play games when the county are playing they don't want to play the most important games without their county players, in the same way that county teams will play the league without some of their best players but not the championship. Everyone also wants to play the Championship in good weather. The players I feel sorry for are the lads who are part of the panel who didn't get any or very little game time and thats quite a few - they are not playing with their clubs in the league not playing with the county either and then all they may get could be 3 or 4 games. I don't know how to solve it there are so many angles and perhaps it never will be solved unless county players become professional and then they have to play the whole summer regardless." Can the GAA learn anything from Soccer where you have clubs and International competitions being played at roughly the same time. Maybe the Intercounty season could run longer with weeks dedicated to clubs (mandatory).
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Replying To ExiledInWex: "On the championship itself, I think the Martins will be hard to beat. I think it every year and they often flatter to deceive.
Wexford must have one of the most competitive championships in the country though. You could make a case for 7-8 of the 12 teams.
I don't see the Rapps retaining it. Oylegate will depend on the fitness of the 2 Reck's, Glynn and Shelmaliers will always be there about. You could have a bolter from the pack like Crossabeg or St. Annes.
Intermediate will be hotly contested and the meeting of Buffers Alley and Oulart will draw a big crowd. But I too think Fethard will win it.
You just don't know and what would someone "not even from here" know!" You would have to say going back to groups of six would favors the Martins given I would say they have a deeper bench than most but if ROC is not there it would be a big blow and it did look like a knee issue on Saturday so not a good sign. There is a lot of games to play on hard ground as well, it will be fascinating to see how it goes, fitness and subs bench I think will be the key to winning it - unsurprising like intercounty!
Some great matchups in the very first round with Shels v Martins in Bellefield the central bill - big difference this year losing is not fatal to you championship hopes
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When does the championship start. Anyone know the weekends in which games are fixed
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Replying To zinny: "You would have to say going back to groups of six would favors the Martins given I would say they have a deeper bench than most but if ROC is not there it would be a big blow and it did look like a knee issue on Saturday so not a good sign. There is a lot of games to play on hard ground as well, it will be fascinating to see how it goes, fitness and subs bench I think will be the key to winning it - unsurprising like intercounty!
Some great matchups in the very first round with Shels v Martins in Bellefield the central bill - big difference this year losing is not fatal to you championship hopes" It is the same knee.
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I would love to see it down like internationals where you go back to the club. County managers of course would never vote for it. Anyways to this weekends games:
Senior
CLOUGHBAWN v NAOMH ÉANNA
Think Cloughbawn will struggle this year. One of the teams which I think could come down.
GLYNN-BARNTOWN v FAYTHE HARRIERS
Good game here. Will be tight. Actually I fancy Glynn to win. Depends on how fit chin is.
SHELMALIERS v ST. MARTIN'S
As someone said game of the weekend. Tough to call. Lot will depend on Rory. Fancy the Shels.
FERNS ST. AIDANS v OYLEGATE-GLENBRIEN
Again Same as above will depend on return of county players. If neither recks are playing then you'd have to think Ferns by a couple of points.
CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN v ST. ANNE'S RATHANGAN
Think Ballymurn will struggle again this year, I reckon it's between them or Cloughbawn for relegation. Feel Anne's should win this one.
RATHNURE ST. ANNE'S v RAPPAREES
I know Rapps won the title last year but can't see them doing back to back. Do think they will win this game though.
Intermediate
TARA ROCKS v ST. MOGUE'S FETHARD
Fethard should have too much for the Rock men. Fethard by 8 or 9.
ST. JAMES' v BUFFERS ALLEY
I have heard Alleg have alot of men away on holidays. If that's the case, I'd say Jimmies by 3
ST. ABBAN'S ADAMSTOWN v ASKAMORE
Reckon Adamstown could be in trouble this year. Askamore by 3
HWH BUNCLODY v GUSSERANE O'RAHILLY'S
Bunclody always there or there abouts. HWH by 5
TAGHMON-CAMROSS v ST BRIGIDS BLACKWATER
Tough one to call. Hesitant Blackwater win by 3
BALLYGARRETT v OULART-THE BALLAGH
Handy win for the Oulart men. 10-12 points.
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Replying To PatrickTopping: "When does the championship start. Anyone know the weekends in which games are fixed" http://www.wexfordgaa.ie/fixtures/
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11736 - 22/06/2022 10:25:11
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Replying To alwaysasub: "I would love to see it down like internationals where you go back to the club. County managers of course would never vote for it. Anyways to this weekends games:
Senior
CLOUGHBAWN v NAOMH ÉANNA
Think Cloughbawn will struggle this year. One of the teams which I think could come down.
GLYNN-BARNTOWN v FAYTHE HARRIERS
Good game here. Will be tight. Actually I fancy Glynn to win. Depends on how fit chin is.
SHELMALIERS v ST. MARTIN'S
As someone said game of the weekend. Tough to call. Lot will depend on Rory. Fancy the Shels.
FERNS ST. AIDANS v OYLEGATE-GLENBRIEN
Again Same as above will depend on return of county players. If neither recks are playing then you'd have to think Ferns by a couple of points.
CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN v ST. ANNE'S RATHANGAN
Think Ballymurn will struggle again this year, I reckon it's between them or Cloughbawn for relegation. Feel Anne's should win this one.
RATHNURE ST. ANNE'S v RAPPAREES
I know Rapps won the title last year but can't see them doing back to back. Do think they will win this game though.
Intermediate
TARA ROCKS v ST. MOGUE'S FETHARD
Fethard should have too much for the Rock men. Fethard by 8 or 9.
ST. JAMES' v BUFFERS ALLEY
I have heard Alleg have alot of men away on holidays. If that's the case, I'd say Jimmies by 3
ST. ABBAN'S ADAMSTOWN v ASKAMORE
Reckon Adamstown could be in trouble this year. Askamore by 3
HWH BUNCLODY v GUSSERANE O'RAHILLY'S
Bunclody always there or there abouts. HWH by 5
TAGHMON-CAMROSS v ST BRIGIDS BLACKWATER
Tough one to call. Hesitant Blackwater win by 3
BALLYGARRETT v OULART-THE BALLAGH
Handy win for the Oulart men. 10-12 points." Hard to predict with no current form to go by but I'll go-
Gorey to beat Cloughbawn
Harriers v Barntown- draw
Shels to beat Martins
Oylegate to beat Ferns
Crossabeg v Anne's- draw
Rapps to beat Rathnure
Intermediate-
Fethard to beat Rocks
Alley to beat Jimmy's but not by much
Adamstown v Askamore- draw
Bunclody to beat Gusserane but a tight game
Taghmon to edge Blackwater
Oulart to beat Ballygarrett
Probably the only predictions I'd chance in a bookies, though the odds would be terrible, are Gorey, Fethard and Oulart. Impossible to know who has what done or even who has which players available at this stage. Usually takes til Round 3 for patterns and form to emerge.
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Replying To Viking66: "Think you are senior so good luck this year!!!" Thanks Viking, hope to go travelling next year and might try live abroad for a couple of years so might be last chance for a few years.
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Looking at the odds i think i would stick a few quid on St Martins at 4/1, i think they are due a good year and over the past few years it seems all wasnt well in regards to trainers etc. They seem to be more settled this year by all accounts.
Also no visible injuries to a lot of the boys in Paddy Blues the other day anyway lol.
As an aside i see the odds of Crossabeg at 50/1 to be completely out there, i think they will surprise a lot of people in senior hurling this year and depending on how other teams are going could easily find themselves in the last 4, after that then who knows.
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Replying To StoreysTash: "Thanks Viking, hope to go travelling next year and might try live abroad for a couple of years so might be last chance for a few years." Any plans where? Somewhere sunny with WiFi I hope!
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11736 - 22/06/2022 16:27:04
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Replying To tearintom: "Looking at the odds i think i would stick a few quid on St Martins at 4/1, i think they are due a good year and over the past few years it seems all wasnt well in regards to trainers etc. They seem to be more settled this year by all accounts.
Also no visible injuries to a lot of the boys in Paddy Blues the other day anyway lol.
As an aside i see the odds of Crossabeg at 50/1 to be completely out there, i think they will surprise a lot of people in senior hurling this year and depending on how other teams are going could easily find themselves in the last 4, after that then who knows." Are the Devereux brothers back from their travels? If not that will hurt Crossabegs chances. ROC knee is very bad. Is Aaron Maddock back? Martins have great players just retired or soon to be retired also. Hard to know where Martins will be at tbh.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11736 - 22/06/2022 16:38:56
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Cloughbawn vs Naomh Eanna
New era for Naomh Eanna with Cleary now with the county set-up. Have a conveyor belt of young lads coming through, and I think Cian O'Touma could be one to look out for. Dunbar being injured will be a blow in the early rounds, and it'll be interesting to see who'll fill the consistent Brendan Travers full-back berth, who is playing junior this year according to the paper. I too only see Cloughbawn struggling this year, although wouldn't be surprised if they do enough to stay up. Gorey by five.
Glynn-Barntown vs. Faythe Harriers
You'd have to feel it's all or nothing for Harriers as far as the experiment with Derek McGrath goes. I will say they probably have the best array of chaps coming through, added to with Darby Purcell and Luke Murphy to go along with Scallan, Lawlor, Murphy-Butler et al. Like other posters have said, a lot will hinge on Chin's fitness. I notice Glynn lost AET to Rathnure in the league final without John Leacy or Gary Moore- those two along with Fanning will provide the bulk of their scores. Conor O'Mahony is an injury doubt this weekend too, and he'd be a loss. Hard one to call, I'll tip Harriers to just shade it- I wouldn't be surprised if they finally went deep into the championship this year.
Shelmaliers vs. St.Martin's
Ordinarily it would be the game of the weekend. But apart from ROC'S absence (I seen him in a knee brace on Sunday), they have also lost a few other first-teamers who have gone travelling. Joe Coleman is suspended too, while just as significant as everything else, Lyngers has retired- he was the glue that held the forwards together. On that basis, and in spite of Martin's being the bookies' favourites, I can't see Shelmaliers not winning by a few points.
Ferns St.Aidan's vs Oylegate
I think this will be the game of the weekend. Both sides are capable of some champagne hurling and have been part of some very entertaining games in modern times. Both are similar too in that they have a relatively young base of a team with good younger players, and not too many older fellas coming towards their swansong. Bailey's lost will be of concern long-term for Ferns, but in the short-term, if neither of the Recks are available, I can see Ferns edging it.
Crossabeg-Ballymurn vs. St.Anne's
Could be a good game as well. St.Anne's very often lurch between genuine title contenders and possible relegation candidates on a year-to-year basis. Crossabeg have the small matter of contesting senior in both codes this year, but might suffer a bit from second-season syndrome. Two Foley's vs. Dee and Mogie looks to be the stand-out tussle of the entire game- the latter two were spent coming off vs. Clare and have a lot of mileage in their legs at this stage. Hard game to call, I will sit on the fence and go with a draw.
Rathnure vs. Rapps
Enniscorthy derby, with Rathnure eyeing to cause an upset of sorts against the defending champions. Looking at their victory in the league final last week, I would expect the two Redmond's to have a big campaign, and catch the eye of Egan and co. in the process. They have some quite under-rated hurlers in Eoin Boggan, Shane Lawlor and Owen Lennon too. Rory Higgins will be a loss along with Ciaran and Cathal O'Connor. Rapps were fantastic towards the back-end of the championship last year, but it's historically hard for breakthrough winners to go back-to-back. I'd expect Kevin Foley to be revitalised after an under-par county season, and Jippo is Jippo, but I think Rathnure might just sneak it.
If I was to pick the four semi-finalists now given the various absences spread across the teams, I would go for Shelmaliers, Naomh Eanna, Ferns and Faythe Harriers, with Rathnure dark horses.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 22/06/2022 18:21:57
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A chara,
Arrangements for admission to games and ticket pricing for the group stages was agreed at a meeting of Coiste Bainistí last night.
Entry to games will be by ticket only. Cash will not be accepted at gates. Tickets are on sale through our website at wexfordgaa.ie/tickets. The Wexford GAA Club Season Pass is still on sale here for €200 or from the office in Chadwicks Wexford Park. We are also launching a Weekend Pass option that can be purchased from wexfordgaa.ie/tickets providing access to all games over the course of a weekend of the group stages for €20. I would appreciate if you could push these details out to your own club members in advance of games this weekend, in particular, to remind supporters that entry is by ticket only.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices for the Group Stages will be as follows:
Senior (single match)
€10.00
Intermediate (single match)
€8.00
Senior / Intermediate (double header)
€12.50
Intermediate A (single match)
€5.00
Intermediate A (double header)
€8.00
Senior/Intermediate & Intermediate A (double header)
€10.00
Weekend Pass
€20.00
Juveniles - U16s
U16s will be admitted free of charge once they are accompanied by an adult.
OAPs
OAPs must have a valid Wexford GAA ID. OAPs will have free entry up to quarter final stage. Any OAPs without GAA ID can call to the office in Chadwicks Wexford Park, Monday - Friday, 9-5pm to arrange an ID.
Students
Students must purchase a Student Ticket (€5) in advance. Students must also show a valid student ID at the stile with their ticket to gain admission.
Wexford GAA Club Season Pass
Club Season Pass Holders can access all adult Wexford GAA championship matches upon presentation of their Club Card at the stile. Club Cards are still on sale through our website here.
Croke Park Season Ticket Club+ Holders
Croke Park will be in contact via email with Club+ holders to access their online ticket to present for scanning at stiles.
Full details are available here.
Is mise, le meas
Gabhán
Gabhán Ó Donnabháin | Gavin O'Donovan
CEO / Operations Manager
Wexford GAA
WEX98 (Wexford) - Posts: 374 - 22/06/2022 19:48:27
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Replying To Viking66: "Are the Devereux brothers back from their travels? If not that will hurt Crossabegs chances. ROC knee is very bad. Is Aaron Maddock back? Martins have great players just retired or soon to be retired also. Hard to know where Martins will be at tbh." Read today in people that the Deveraux's are still travelling. Also heard Niall Murphy isn't playing either. If true I think he would be a massive loss upfront.
Heard also Rory's knee is bad so would be massive if they didn't have him along with aforementioned players.
alwaysasub (Wexford) - Posts: 403 - 22/06/2022 21:19:19
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I don't claim to know the GAA landscape as well as you but I would never have heard Rathnure vs. Rapps described as an "Enniscorthy Derby" beano? I thought Rapps and Shamrocks was an Enniscorthy Derby?
Trying to learn the local derbies here, not trying to troll. Like your analysis.
ExiledInWex (Dublin) - Posts: 1122 - 23/06/2022 10:33:37
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Replying To ExiledInWex: "I don't claim to know the GAA landscape as well as you but I would never have heard Rathnure vs. Rapps described as an "Enniscorthy Derby" beano? I thought Rapps and Shamrocks was an Enniscorthy Derby?
Trying to learn the local derbies here, not trying to troll. Like your analysis." An Enniscorthy DISTRICT derby it should read
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 23/06/2022 11:04:48
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Replying To Viking66: "Any plans where? Somewhere sunny with WiFi I hope!" Thanks Viking66, nothing concrete yet but we will spend a year in Oz and hope to visit South America, Asia, New Zealand. Hope to spend time in the US after it maybe.
Expect to be back in 2-3 years max. Who knows where life takes any of us though. I will miss the hurling but want to do it while I can.
StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1732 - 23/06/2022 12:00:48
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Fethard vs Tara Rocks: a fairytale season for Tara Rocks last year, now playing at their highest ever level under the banner (Ballyfad were obviously senior before as a separate entity). They do seem to have a few injuries to first-teamers from last year starting off, and while they have some outstanding minors coming through, they would be more noted for the football. Fethard should go very close to promotion in both codes, and I can't see anything but a straightforward victory here.
Buffers Alley vs St.James'- a clash of two sides whose stocks have gone in opposite directions over the last ten years or so. The return of Andrew Kenny to the Alley cannot be overstated, consistently among the top performers in this grade and beyond. I will keep an eye out on the continued progression of Shamey Hagan too as he has the tools to be a future county star. St.James are built in the mould of star man MOH, determined and hard beat. Tough game to call really, but will plump for the Monamolin men.
Adamstown v Askamore- Adamstown were well beaten in the league final, albeit against the favourites for promotion. Two of the Frenchs and Harry Cosgrave are injury doubts, and most significantly Shane O'Gorman is abroad. I can see them struggling to keep afloat. Askamore are slowly building, with Tucker Kinsella their stand-out young talent among a young enough panel. Ted Kinsella and Conor Levingstone return to the first team this year too, which adds extra quality. Askamore to win by a few points.
Bunclody vs Gusserane- ordinarily I'd have it as a close game. But HWH are missing both Billy Kelly and Aidan Nolan to travels, which are monumental losses (John Dunne and Conor Creane as well). But Denis Byrne, of Kilkenny fame, might get a tune out of them nonetheless. Gusserane were outstanding Inter A champions a few years ago, and have the tools to contend in this grade, and I expect them to overcome a depleted Bunclody side.
Taghmon-Camross vs. Blackwater: perhaps the toughest game of the weekend to call. Taghmon have been a solid if unspectacular outfit since winning Inter A, and will either knock on the door or be amongst the pack again. Blackwater have a few very good young lads coming through, Mossy Murphy the pick of them, and are similar to Taghmon in that they have been in that tier too good to go down but not quite able to make the breakthrough. Sitting on the fence, draw.
Oulart vs. Ballygarrett: Oulart will be the bookies favourites, but I concur with a previous poster and I think they might be shocked somewhere along the way. They will more than likely breeze through the group stages but might find the likes of Fethard or the Alley tougher to break down when push comes to shove. Ballygarrett won't be find wanting this weekend either (they aren't a millions miles away from each other geographically), but Oulart should win by a few points.
beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 23/06/2022 12:05:29
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Replying To WEX98: "A chara,
Arrangements for admission to games and ticket pricing for the group stages was agreed at a meeting of Coiste Bainistí last night.
Entry to games will be by ticket only. Cash will not be accepted at gates. Tickets are on sale through our website at wexfordgaa.ie/tickets. The Wexford GAA Club Season Pass is still on sale here for €200 or from the office in Chadwicks Wexford Park. We are also launching a Weekend Pass option that can be purchased from wexfordgaa.ie/tickets providing access to all games over the course of a weekend of the group stages for €20. I would appreciate if you could push these details out to your own club members in advance of games this weekend, in particular, to remind supporters that entry is by ticket only.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices for the Group Stages will be as follows:
Senior (single match)
€10.00
Intermediate (single match)
€8.00
Senior / Intermediate (double header)
€12.50
Intermediate A (single match)
€5.00
Intermediate A (double header)
€8.00
Senior/Intermediate & Intermediate A (double header)
€10.00
Weekend Pass
€20.00
Juveniles - U16s
U16s will be admitted free of charge once they are accompanied by an adult.
OAPs
OAPs must have a valid Wexford GAA ID. OAPs will have free entry up to quarter final stage. Any OAPs without GAA ID can call to the office in Chadwicks Wexford Park, Monday - Friday, 9-5pm to arrange an ID.
Students
Students must purchase a Student Ticket (€5) in advance. Students must also show a valid student ID at the stile with their ticket to gain admission.
Wexford GAA Club Season Pass
Club Season Pass Holders can access all adult Wexford GAA championship matches upon presentation of their Club Card at the stile. Club Cards are still on sale through our website here.
Croke Park Season Ticket Club+ Holders
Croke Park will be in contact via email with Club+ holders to access their online ticket to present for scanning at stiles.
Full details are available here.
Is mise, le meas
Gabhán
Gabhán Ó Donnabháin | Gavin O'Donovan
CEO / Operations Manager
Wexford GAA" Why are the Gaa persisting with purchasing tickets online only? What's the problem with taking cash at the turnstiles?
In all retail outlets such as supermarkets, department stores, all smaller shops, restaurants, cafes. In fact i don't know of any retail outlet that will not accept cash.
Now that the pandemic is under control and mask wearing and social distancing is no longer mandatory, except on public transport.
For a lot of people online purchasing is a problem and prevents them from going to games that they have gone to all their lives.
Why are the Gaa so reluctant to allow cash.
Surely it's no big deal to give the supporters a choice.
Maybe the above questions have been answered by the top brass in the Gaa but i am not aware of it.
Samson55 (Wexford) - Posts: 103 - 23/06/2022 12:21:28
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Replying To StoreysTash: "Thanks Viking66, nothing concrete yet but we will spend a year in Oz and hope to visit South America, Asia, New Zealand. Hope to spend time in the US after it maybe.
Expect to be back in 2-3 years max. Who knows where life takes any of us though. I will miss the hurling but want to do it while I can." Someone put a link up about hurling in Vietnam?! Korea is well worth a visit though I'm a little biased as my mother is Korean! Oz was over rated but well worth a visit to find out for yourself. My sister lives in Melbourne she's in Oz 20 odd years and is a citizen there now. I was in Perth too. Strange city. Like lots of towns and villages all next to each other. No city centre, nightlife wise, to speak of. Best to do all that travelling before kids happen along! Have a great time!
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11736 - 23/06/2022 14:21:52
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