Praise for Wexford SHC final winning captain's speech
August 21, 2023
Naomh Eanna's Conor McDonald celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the match ©INPHO/Tom Maher
Naomh Eanna captain Conor McDonald has come in for praise after passing over the traditional ‘three cheers’ for Oylegate-Glenbrien in his Wexford SHC final acceptance speech.
Asking for ‘three cheers’ for the losing team is viewed as patronising by many, including the county star who instead asked for a round of applause after leading the Gorey men to a 2-18 to 2-12 victory at Chadwicks Wexford Park.
No doubt, the gesture was appreciated by a crestfallen Oylegate-Glenbrien who were appearing in their first Dr RJ Bowe Cup decider in 60 years.
Tweet"I absolutely hate three cheers and I hate being on the receiving end of them, so a massive round of applause for Oylegate".
— Siobhán Doyle (@thekickart) August 20, 2023
Yes! Three cheers/hip hip hooray after losing a match is THE WORST.
Brilliant captain's speech from Conor McDonald @NaomhEannaGAA
