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According to X the issue was a problem with the generator - does that mean that the ESB supplied to Wexford park is not strong enough to power the lights - I guess it does and to upgrade the power supply would have cost more than installing the generator. zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 1968 - 03/01/2024 13:23:41 2518189 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Have you all the times for the League and Championship TFW? Thanks!" Have the times here for the league but just dates for championship https://www.gaa.ie/news/gaa-master-fixtures-for-2024-published/ Don't know for sure that the Galway game is 7 throw in but that game and Waterford V Tipp are both on GAAGO that day so given there's no lights in Walsh Park I'd say its a sure thing we'll get the later throw in time. TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 03/01/2024 13:39:49 2518190 Link
Replying To Pikeman96: "That transfer is filed away in the same drawer as the Cathal Dunbar one :)" In fairness to Cathal, he did have a ( tenuous) connection with Gorey, im told it was through his partners address. Not so sure if Ben had any connection with castletown. Yellaman (Wexford) - Posts: 159 - 03/01/2024 13:49:37 2518192 Link
Replying To zinny: "According to X the issue was a problem with the generator - does that mean that the ESB supplied to Wexford park is not strong enough to power the lights - I guess it does and to upgrade the power supply would have cost more than installing the generator." It's not uncommon for floodlights to be powered by a generator rather than the mains power supply. In Bellefield, for example, the generator is just inside the turnstiles at "the town end". And I was in Ferns (as in the club, not the COE) shortly after they installed their floodlights last year, and happened to be parked by the building that they have their generator in. My understanding (but I could be wrong) is that it's more economical in the long run to run lights off a generator, because after it's installed and paid for, you're really just paying for the diesel used when the lights are actually on. On the other hand, running them off mains electricity means you're hit for a big wallop of extra standing charges from your electricity supplier all year round. Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2856 - 03/01/2024 14:00:11 2518196 Link
Replying To Yellaman: "In fairness to Cathal, he did have a ( tenuous) connection with Gorey, im told it was through his partners address. Not so sure if Ben had any connection with castletown." Let's just agree that drawer is the one marked "tenuous" then. :) I think there are another couple of files in it too, but maybe the less said, the better! Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2856 - 03/01/2024 14:01:18 2518197 Link
Replying To zinny: "According to X the issue was a problem with the generator - does that mean that the ESB supplied to Wexford park is not strong enough to power the lights - I guess it does and to upgrade the power supply would have cost more than installing the generator." Most clubs I've come across actually use generators. I believe aswell there are grants available for once off purchasing of generators to cover the cost which helps. tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1500 - 03/01/2024 15:03:12 2518212 Link
Replying To TerribleFootwork: "Have the times here for the league but just dates for championship https://www.gaa.ie/news/gaa-master-fixtures-for-2024-published/ Don't know for sure that the Galway game is 7 throw in but that game and Waterford V Tipp are both on GAAGO that day so given there's no lights in Walsh Park I'd say its a sure thing we'll get the later throw in time." Thanks lad! Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15731 - 03/01/2024 15:04:16 2518213 Link
Replying To Pikeman96: "It's not uncommon for floodlights to be powered by a generator rather than the mains power supply. In Bellefield, for example, the generator is just inside the turnstiles at "the town end". And I was in Ferns (as in the club, not the COE) shortly after they installed their floodlights last year, and happened to be parked by the building that they have their generator in. My understanding (but I could be wrong) is that it's more economical in the long run to run lights off a generator, because after it's installed and paid for, you're really just paying for the diesel used when the lights are actually on. On the other hand, running them off mains electricity means you're hit for a big wallop of extra standing charges from your electricity supplier all year round." I'm certainly no expert on the matter but 2 mishaps with the lights that are a year old is a bit embarrassing especially considering the significant investment in them. TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 03/01/2024 15:08:12 2518218 Link
Replying To tearintom: "Most clubs I've come across actually use generators. I believe aswell there are grants available for once off purchasing of generators to cover the cost which helps." We have a generator for the main pitch lights, but the Astros are run off the mains. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15731 - 03/01/2024 15:30:56 2518223 Link
Replying To TerribleFootwork: "I'm certainly no expert on the matter but 2 mishaps with the lights that are a year old is a bit embarrassing especially considering the significant investment in them." I agree. Am not trying to defend them over this. Was just pointing out it's not unusual to use a generator. Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2856 - 03/01/2024 16:26:53 2518235 Link
no sign of niall hughes yet, is he injuried? Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2973 - 03/01/2024 17:25:02 2518242 Link
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "no sign of niall hughes yet, is he injuried?" Played in the Glen Fuels game Onfor15 (Wexford) - Posts: 533 - 03/01/2024 19:52:45 2518260 Link
Replying To tearintom: "Most clubs I've come across actually use generators. I believe aswell there are grants available for once off purchasing of generators to cover the cost which helps." Thanks - I guess also the ESB do not want this type of activity as its a sudden surge in usage which plays havoc with their supply generation. zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 1968 - 03/01/2024 23:35:20 2518277 Link
i guess he will go with a full team v kildare Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2973 - 04/01/2024 21:20:36 2518404 Link
Replying To zinny: "Thanks - I guess also the ESB do not want this type of activity as its a sudden surge in usage which plays havoc with their supply generation." I never thought of that to be honest, yeah it avoids any surges on the grid. But even at that they definitely may investigate what's happening in Wexford park, we have lights in our club working off a generator that's ancient and never had any issues whereas in Wexford park they've had what? At least 2 issues in a year or so. tearintom (Wexford) - Posts: 1500 - 05/01/2024 08:29:43 2518430 Link
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "i guess he will go with a full team v kildare" Think he should go strong. We need to hit the ground running in London. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15731 - 05/01/2024 08:48:05 2518433 Link
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "i guess he will go with a full team v kildare" Only factor could be Sigerson Cup is starting Tuesday and Wednesday, think its only Pauric & Cian Hughes and Conor Kinsella involved in that, not sure if any of the younger players are involved in freshers or a start date for that competition. TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 05/01/2024 10:41:25 2518452 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Think he should go strong. We need to hit the ground running in London." interesting team, still building a panel for the league i guess, hope it does not backfire, kildare have a few very handy forwards, this will a big test, ideal Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2973 - 05/01/2024 19:54:46 2518540 Link
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "interesting team, still building a panel for the league i guess, hope it does not backfire, kildare have a few very handy forwards, this will a big test, ideal" I've a feeling that the team named won't start as named. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15731 - 06/01/2024 11:01:41 2518590 Link
What a great performance and result. Well done to John Hegarty and the lads. Some turnaround from this time last year in Patricks Park. Even the weather was better!!!! Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 15731 - 06/01/2024 16:58:53 2518658 Link