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Cluichí Ceannais Iomáint Loch Garman 2012

Pettitt’s Senior Hurling Championship Final

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Chief programme seller Gay Stafford always goes about his job with a smile on his face. Hiswelcome to everyone who comes to Wexford Park is genuine and much appreciated by all.Thank you for all your work during the year Gay.

Rival Senior Hurling captains, Jim Berry, Faythe Harriers (left) and Keith Rossiter (Oulart-the Ballagh) (right)being congratulated on reaching the Pettitt's Senior Hurling Final 2012 by Cormac Pettitt, main sponsor of theWexford Senior Hurling Championship.

Wexford Park, October 14 , 2012

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Oulart-The Ballagh G.A.A acknowledges andappreciates the practical support, co-operation and

financial help of a great number of people andbusinesses and takes this opportunity to express itssincere gratitude to everyone who supported or

assisted the club, in any way, throughout the year.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to TheBallagh boxer Adam Nolan who represented Irelandat the Olympics and to Oulart-The Ballagh seniorcamogie team on winning the All-Ireland clubchampionship and to the nine members of thatteam who won All-Ireland senior medals with

Wexford.

Abhallort-An Bealach Abu!

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Pettitt’s Senior Hurling Final

MESSAGE FROM THE SPONSOR

BUÍOCHAS ÓN EAGARTHÓIR

Today sees the culmination of this year’s Pettitt’sSenior Hurling championship and I have no doubtthat we have a great match to look forward to. Iwould like to congratulate our current countychampions, Oulart-The Ballagh, in reaching thefinal once again and welcome Wexford townsfinest, the Faythe Harriers, who are back againafter an eleven year wait, to this year’s final.

Will it be a four in a row for Oulart-The Ballaghor will the Harriers, whose last win was in 2001,recapture the title this evening? Whatever theoutcome, on behalf of Pettitt’s I wish both teamsthe best of luck in this encounter and look forward

to an entertaining sporting hour. I would like tocommend everyone involved, for the passion andcommitment that has helped bring their clubs toWexford Park today for the Pettitts senior hurlingchampionship final.

It is a real pleasure for us at Pettitts to be thelocal name behind the Wexford club hurlingchampionship again this year.

May the game be fought hard and fair and thebest team bring home the cup this evening

Cormac PettittPettitts Supervalu

The senior hurling final is the biggest Club eventin Wexford GAA calendar. We hope we can dojustice to the occasion with this programme.

Today we welcome Oulart The Ballagh the kingpins of hurling in Wexford for the past ten yearsand Faythe Harriers a proud hurling Club fromWexford town who have many county titles totheir name. It makes for an intriguing final withWexford stars on both teams. Oulart have goneso close to winning a Leinster title in recenttimes and have supplied many of the players forthe senior county side. Faythe Harriers with along history of senior titles have been rebuildingin recent years with great underage success andthis is now bearing fruition with this fabulousyoung team. A game of great skill and endeavoris anticipated and an exhibition of all that isgood in Wexford hurling and a marker for thefuture in hoped for.

Our first game today features Rapparees VNaomh Eanna in the Creane & Creane Roinn 1minor hurling final. Much has been said of how the GAA is losing thefight in urban areas but our towns are buckingthis trend. Gorey (Naomh Eanna) andEnniscorthy (Rapparees) are represented here

today. Wexford town(Faythe Harriers) are inthe senior final and theHarries also won theU21 premier title thisyear. Last year it was theRapparees and Faythe Harriers in the minor finalso congratulations to all who have put so muchwork into coaching in our towns as well as allother areas.

I would like to thank all who assisted with theproduction of this programme: TheCommunications & Marketing Committee, MariaNolan, John Kenny, Tom Boland, Mick Dwyer,Mick Nolan, Pat Doran, PJ Howlin. Programmesellers and Gay Stafford in particular plus ShaneBarron from Rathnure for his work with theJubilee team, Rose Breen and Dean Goodison fortheir assistance and articles on the Camogieteam. The Club secretaries and PRO’s, C&R Printbut especially Tom Doyle for all the hoursdesigning and producing not just this but all ourprogrammes during the year.

Ruairi O MurchuOifigeach Caldreamh PoibliCoiste Contae Loch Garman

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FÁILTE ÓN gCATHAOIRLEACH


A daoine uaisle agus a chairde go leir, cuirimfailte roimh gach einne agus go mor mhorcuirim failte roimh na foirne ata ag imirtanseo inniu.

On behalf of Coiste Chondae Loch Garman, Iwould like to welcome you to Wexford Park forthe Pettitts Senior Hurling Final and theCreane & Creane-Club Wexford Minor hurlingfinal. This is my first senior hurling final ascounty chairman and it has been an eventfulyear.

Liam Dunne has set about his task ofrebuilding our senior hurling team with greatenthusiasm. After saving our Division 1 statuswe eventually were places in a new Division1b. We had to defeat Laois in a relegationfinal to retain our place there and for the 2013season there is some serious competitionfrom Dublin, Offaly and Limerick who joinCarlow, Kerry, Antrim with us in that group.

We have been drawn to play Dublin in theLeinster championship for 2013 and weexpect that this game will be a ‘Home’ matchfor us as we were drawn out first. So let’s makeWexford Park buzz next summer with purpleand gold as Liam and his team set forth onanother championship venture.

The Creane & Creane Minor Roinn1 final istoday’s curtain raiser. Naomh Eanna andRapparees fight it out for the Creane & Creanetitle.

Oulart The Ballagh and Faythe Harriers are oursenior finalists and both are seriouspowerhouses of hurling in the county. Acracker is expected.

The jubilee team today is the Rathnure 1986-87 winning team. Many legendary names ofWexford hurling will be coming out to receivetheir Silver Jubilee award.

We are also delighted to introduce themagnificent Wexford Camogie 3 in a row AllIreland Champions.

County final day is the culmination of theefforts of many people and I would like tothank everyone for their efforts and support,my fellow officers, The C.C.C., match officials,gatemen, stewards, programme sellers,Gardai, event controller Michael Kinsella,Chief Steward Dave Ormonde, and our PRORory Murphy who produced this programme.

Diarmuid Devereux.

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Wexford Park, October 14, 2012

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12.50 i.n. Minor Teams arrive on the field.1.15 i.n. Creane & Creane Roinn 1 Minor

Hurling Final 2012Naomh Éanna v. Na RapairíReiteóir: Damien O’DonnabhainMaor Line: James Ownes; FrancisNeville

1.45 i.n. Half time Interval.1.47 i.n. Coiste Na nOg Mini Games2.00 i.n. Second Half of Creane & Creane

Roinn 1 Minor Hurling final2.30 i.n. Conclusion of Minor final.2.35 i.n. Presentation of Cup to winning

Captain.2.40 i.n. St Colmans Pipe Band,

Ballindaggin2.45 i.n. Oulart The Ballagh and Faythe

Harriers arrive on the field3.00 i.n. 3 in a row All Ireland Camogie

Champions tribute introduced by Alan Cocoran.

3.10 i.n. Pre Match Parade commences3.13 i.n. Amhrán na bhFiann3.15 i.n. Pettitts Senior Hurling

Championship Final 2012Abhallort an Bhealach v Ruagairí na FaicheReiteóir: Niall MacDonaill (Na Crosa Beaga-Baile Ui Mhuruin)Maor Line: James Ownes & AidanFoley

3.45 i.n. Half Time Interval.3.47 i.n. Silver Jubilee Team. Rathnure

1986-87 double winners4.00 i.n. Second Half of Pettitts Senior

Hurling Championship Final 4.30 i.n. Conclusion.4.35 i.n. Presentation of Cup to winning

Captain and Man of the Match Award.

CLÁR ON LAE:


NA RÉITEOIRÍ


Sinne Fianna Fáil,Atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn, Buíon dár sluaThar toinn do ráinig chugainnFaoi mhóid bheith saor,Sean-tír ár sinsear feasta

Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill.Anocht a théam sa bhearna baoilLe gean ar Ghaeil chun báis nó saoilLe gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar,Seo libh canaig Amhrán na bhFiann.

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The man in charge of today's Minor Hurling final DamienDonavan is no stranger to the big match day in Wexford Park, hehas taken control of many high profile games in recent years suchas the U-21 Hurling Final 2006, the 2007 Senior hurling semi finalbetween Buffers Alley and Oulart and lasts years intermediatehurling replay between St Martins and Bunclody also manyUnderage final from U-12 to Minor. Damien who resides in WalnutGrove in Wexford town is also a dedicated club man with the StJohns Volunteers.

Niall McDonald (Crossabeg-Ballymurn) is taking charge of today’sSenior Hurling final. Niall represented Wexford in all grades ofhurling and football up to and including Senior. He won twoLeinster Under 21 Hurling championship medals in 1986 and ’87and was the regular right corner-back on the Senior hurling sidefrom 1990 to ’95. Niall captured county titles with Crossabeg-Ballymurn in Minor hurling Roinn 1 (1980), Under 21 hurling(1982), Junior “B” Football (1985) and Intermediate hurling(1988). During his time in W.I.T. he was selected on the Combined Colleges team in both codesand won All-Ireland and Division 2 league medals. Niall is one of the few referees who ahs takencharge of senior finals in both codes. He refereed the senior football replay between Horeswoodand Castletown in 2009 and the 2007 senior hurling final between Oulart and St Martins. He hasalso refereed two intermediate hurling finals and a junior hurling final. We wish Niall and histeam a great game today. Niall’s umpires today are the O’Connor Brothers Peadar and Davy, JimO’Leary and Marty O’Connor. Niall also has help from John Sludds, Donacha McDonald and EoinMcDonald during the year.

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1986 County Final – Rathnure V Buffers AlleyRathnure 2-16 Buffers Alley 1-14

Rathnure won their 13th senior hurling title andtheir first since 1980 thanks to a power-packedsecond half display when gutsy determinationnailed Buffers Alley's dreams of a record fifetitles on the trot. Nearly 8000 spectators atWexford Park watched in brilliant sunshine asRathnure shattered the Alley with goals in the22nd and 30th minute of the first half.

Buffers Alley tried to substitute youth forexperience by making no less than fourchanges in personnel from their semi-final winover Cloughbawn. This gamble didn't work outand at half time they were forced to bring onvetrans Martin Casey and Ger Sweeney in an

effort to stem the tide which was running unRathnure's way.

Buffers Alley started off much the betterteam and after 20 minutes raced into a 0-9 to0-4 lead. The game really opened up and on the22nd minute with a teriffic John Codd goal – Hepicked up a long clearnace from John Conran,soloed in from the wing and side stepped twodefenders before goaling into the corner of thenet. John Murphy reduced the arears to onepoint but Mick Butler and Seamus O' Learyincreased the Alley's lead to 3 just before thebreak. Pat Codd got back one for Rathnure butseconds before the half time whistle, Pat Kennydeflectd a John Murphy shot straight into thehand of the waiting Nicky Hearne who blastedthe ball to the net.

Rathnure Jubilee Teams 1986 / 1987

Rathnure - 1986 Senior Hurling Champions

Rathnure completed the double in 1986 and 1987 after a gap of 6 years towin their 13th and 14th Senior Hurling titles, while also stopping BuffersAlley completing a remarkable 5 in a row of Championship wins in 1986.

RATHNURE SHATTER ALLEY'S RECORD BID!

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Buffers Alley changed around things at halftime, and although Rathnure had the fresheningbreeze, it was the Alley who gained the initiativeand when Mick Butler scored 1-2 without replythe Alley were 4 points up.

Rathnure introduced John Quigley whichseem to give them a huge boost. Jimmy Holohanscored 2 points and John Codd added anotherone. John Qugley with his first puck of the gamescroed another point to level up the game. JohnCodd and Marks Morrissey swung the game inRathnure's favour.

Play became very scrappy in the last tenminutes which resulted in several bookings toboth Rathnure and Buffers Alley player, butRathnure managed to hold on to win by 5 points.

John Conran, Martin Quigley, Jimmy Holohan,John Codd and John Murphy were best forRathnure and they helped to ensure that JohnQuigley won his 9th championship medal. MickButler, Martin Casey, Sean Whelan and TomDempsey were the best players for a tiredlooking Buffers Alley team. Rathnure Captain JimO' Connell received the cup from CountyChairman Simon Kennedy.

Rathnure: Ted Morrissey, Mike Codd, MartinQuigley, Joe Doyle, David Sheehan, Jim O'Connell, Vin Reddy, John Conran, Jimmy Holohan(0-6), John Codd (1-3), Jim Redmond, NickyHearne (1-2), John Murphy (0-2), Pat Codd (0-1),Marks Morrissey (0-1). Subs: Lar Ronan for VinReddy, John Quigley for Lar Ronan.

Buffers Alley: Henry Butler, Barry Murphy,Pat Kenny, Colm Doran, John Donohoe, PaulGahan, Colin Whelan, Matty Foley, Sean Whealn(0-1), Seamus O' Leary (0-1), Tom Dempsey (0-2), Eamonn Sinnott, Mick Butler (1-8), TonyDoran (0-1), Fintan O' Leary (0-1). Subs: GerSweeney for Donohoe, Martin Casey for C.Whelan.

Referee: John Denton

Rathnure went on to beat Camross from Laois inthe Leinster Club Hurling final with a 4 point winon a scoreline of 2-16 to 3-09. Jimmy Holohanfinished with 12 points in this game which wasplayed in Croke Park. Camross got within a pointof Rathnure with ten minutes remaining, but agoal from Marks Morrissey gave Rathnure theirfirst Leinster Club title win in 8 years.

They then played the Galway championsKillimordaly in Wexford Park in the All-IrelandClub Semi-Final and came away with a lucky 0-11 to 0-9 win. John Quigley, was introduced with15 minutes remaining and had a huge role inswinging the win in Rathnure's favourite.

Rathnure then faced Borrisleigh of Tipperaryin the All-Ireland Club Final on a wet and windySt. Patricks Day in 1987. Rathnure battledbravely but it was not to be and lost out on ascoreline of 2-09 to 0-9. The Tommy Moore Cupeluded them once more.

MORRISSEY GOALS SEAL RATHNURE WIN1987 County Final – Rathnure V CloughbawnRathnure 2-06 Cloughbawn 0-9

Marks Morrissety was the toast of Rathnureafter two opportunist goals by the cornerforward gave Rathnure their 14th SeniorHurling title and 2nd on the trot. The goals hada bit of good fortune about them but theycounted and deprived a lively and verydetermined Cloughbawn side their first titlesince 1951. The game will be remembered foran incident involving Cloughbawn's mascot (acock) and a Rathnure player!

Cloughbawn will rue at least threemarvellous goal chances they had in the first

half and two more in the second half. Butdespondent as they were about the result, inthe end there is little doubt that there is afuture in this young team.

Paul Carton granted Cloughbawn an earlylead when pointing within two minutes of thestart, and Sean Wickham extended their leadwith points in the 10th and 12th minute.

But a number of switches by the Rathnuremanagement team of Dan Quigley, AidanSomers and Seamus Barron served to calmtheir opponents attack somewhat. MarksMorrissey pounced in the 15th minute with agoal to punish some lazy defending fromCloughbawn.

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The challengers took control again with twopointed frees from John Fleming and one fromSean Wickham, to give them a 0-6 to 1-0advantage. Ted Morrissey made somemagnificant saves for Rathnure during thisperiod. Cloughbawn led 0-7 to 1-2 at half time.

Jimmy Holohan produced a sparklingresumption to the 2nd half with two sublimesideline cuts before another line ball wasconnected on by Marks Morrissey in the 37thminute to leave the score 2-4 to 0-7. JohnFleming and Sean Wickham kept Cloughbawn intouch with points but a subperb saved from TedMorrissey from a 21 yard free meant Rathnurehung on 2-6 to 0-9 and were the first club to liftthe Gain Trophy.

Rathnure were best served by Martin Quigley,Jimmy Holohan, Joy Doyle, John Conran, JimO'Connell and Marks Morrissey. Ger Flood playedhis heart out for Cloughbawn as did Sean Flood,Sean Wickham and Paul Carton.

Rathnure: Ted Morrissey, Mike Codd, MartinQuigley, Joe Doyle, David Sheehan, Jim O'Connell, John Conran, Jimmy Holohan (0-3), VinReddy, Nicky Hearne (0-1), Jim Redmond, PatCodd, John Murphy (0-2), John Codd, MarksMorrissey (2-0). Subs: Sean O' Leary for Sheehan,John Quigley for J.Codd

Cloughbawn: Tom Harrington, SeamusFlood, James Kehoe, Laurence Harrington,Edmond O' Neill, Ger Flood, Sean Flood, James O'Connor, Tom Walsh, Seam Wickham (0-4), JohnFleming (0-3), Pat Creane, Martin Furlong, NedBynre (0-1), Paul Carton (0-1). Subs: Tom Byrne

for James O' Connor, Liam Wickham for PatCreane, James O'Connor for Ned Byrne.

Referee: John Denton

Rathnure went on to retain their Leinster ClubChampionship with 3-08 to 1-13 win overPortlaoise but eventually lost out to Athenry inthe All-Ireland Club Semi-Final.

Team ManagementThe 86 / 87 team was managed by a 3 manselection committee – Dan Quigley, SeamusBarron and Aidan Somers. These same 3 menmanaged Rathnue to county final trimph againin 1990 and also led them to a County Final &Leinster Club Championship victory in 1998 andan All-Ireland Club Final appearance in 1999.

Rathnure - 1987 Senior Hurling Champions

A delighted Jim O’Connell raises the cup afterRathnure’s 1986 win against Cloughbawn.


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Senior Paths to FinalGROUP STAGES:

Round 1:Oulart The Ballagh ............3-16 St Martins ..........................2-14Faythe Harriers...................1-12 Buffers Alley......................1-20

Round 2Oulart The Ballagh ............2-18 Rapparees ............................2-5Faythe Harriers ..................0 -14 Rathnure...............................1-8

Round 3Oulart The Ballagh .............4.17 Adamstown .......................0-15Faythe Harriers...................2-19 Glynn Barntown ...............1-14

Round 4Oulart The Ballagh ............3-21 St Annes.............................0-12Faythe Harriers...................1-19 Shelmaliers........................1-11

Round 5Oulart The Ballagh ............2-11 Cloughbawn ......................0-14Faythe Harriers...................2-13 Ferns ...................................1-16

Faythe Harriers won Group A and played Adamstown in quarter final. Oulart The Ballagh won group B and played Ferns in quarter final.

Quarter Final:Oulart The Ballagh ............1-25 Ferns ........................0-17 (AET)Faythe Harriers...................1-16 Adamstown .......................0-10

Semi FinalsFaythe Harriers ..................0 -19 Rathnure...............................2-9Oulart The Ballagh ............1-19 Shelamliers........................2-11

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A WORD FROM THE SHELMALIERS CHAIRMAN

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Jim Berry captains todays team. Jim has represented his club proudlyat every age from under 10 to Senior. He has won co Medals at u14,u16, Minor and Senior. He is also a good footballer and handballer buthurling is his first game. He turned in a man of the Matchperformance in the Minor Co Final and it wouldn’t be his last. He hasdonned a county jersey for the past few years also. A prolific scorerand a hard man to mark he can be a thorn in the side of any opponent.He is a real leader on the field and a natural choice for the role ofCaptain.

I am proud and delighted to be part of a setup that sees the Faythe Harriers Senior teamback in Wexford Park for a Senior Co Final. Iam also pleased that our opponents on theday are Oulart The Ballagh who have beenthe dominant force in Wexford hurling forsome years now. Every player wants tomeasure himself against the best. I know ourlads are looking forward to a great game ofhurling and let’s hope it will be anentertaining one for all.

All members of the team are a pleasure toknow and they are here today on merit. Fromthe veteran goalkeeper, Archie Scallan to theyoungest member of the panel, John Bridgesthey have each played their part in thischampionship campaign. I would like to paytribute also to the mentors and the backroom workers as well as the players.Whether you lifted the weights, coached theteam, cut the grass, made the sandwiches,attended the meetings, raised the funds,cheered from wet sidelines, or offered a fewquiet words of wisdom when required this isyour county final and I hope you enjoy it.

I am conscious also of those who are nothere today but whose presence is felt by all.Last time we were in this position Pat Murphywas at the helm and I’m sure he has thebunting flying up above today too. Tradition

and heritage are a big part of what the GAAis about. The Faythe Harriers GAA Clubbegan life as a street league team in 1941.Throughout the forties the street leagueswere an intrinsic part of life in Wexford Town.Initially the only sport was Gaelic Football butin 1949 hurling was also introduced to theformat. The whole town was captivated bythese leagues. Passions ran high andallegiances were forged. The Faythe Harrierswon that first hurling league and now 63years later it is still going strong.

The Harriers have won five Senior titlesthe most recent being in 2001. It has takena while to get back to this arena but ‘ An rudis annamh is iontach’. It is a much neededshot in the arm for urban hurling to have atown team in the final today. Claiming the u21 title recently was a nice run in for theyounger players. My biggest hope is that theyoungsters who are here today from all partsof Wexford Town will be inspired andencouraged to pick up their hurls and carryon the proud tradition of hurling in Wexford.

I would like to take this opportunity tothank our generous sponsors Sam McCauleychemist for their ongoing support. Alsothanks to O’Neills and the Gaelic Bar for theirsupport at this time

Ann Slaven

A WORD FROM THE FAYTHEHARRIERS SECRETARY

FAYTHE HARRIERS CAPTAIN, JIM BERRY

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Ray Cullinane, Selector; Thomas (Iggy) Clark, Bainisteoir; Paul Bridges, Selector;Eamonn Saunders, Physio.

Faythe Harriers Management Team

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BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS INVOLVEDIN TODAY’S FINALS, FROM

SEÁN “TURK” KEARNEY

FUNERAL UNDERTAKER(EST. 1925)

SELSKAR STREET, WEXFORD

COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE24 HOUR CALL

PHONE 053 91 22048


Intermediate ‘A’ Football Final Replay

SHELMALIERS

1st Half

2nd Half

TOTAL

Goals Points Wides Frees

FAYTHE HARRIERS

1. IAN SCALLANEoin O Sceallán

Castlebridge

2. BRENDAN MULLIGANBreandán Ó Maolagáin

The Faythe

3. DAVID MOONEYDaithí Ó Maonaigh

Cluan Dara

4. ALAN LYNCHAiléin Ó Loinsigh

Tobar Bán

5. EMMET KEELINGEiméid Ó Caolachain

William St

6. RICHIE KEHOERiostard Mac Eochaidh

Thomas St

7. LEE CHINLaoidh Chin

Slippery Green

10. WAYNE MALLONUain Ó MealláinWalnut Grove

11. SHANE HOWARDSeán ÓhÍomhar

Hayestown Great

12. COLM HEFFERNANColm ÓhIofarnán

Carcur

13. PAUL LAMBERTPól Ó Laimbeart

The Faythe

14. RHYS CLARKERhys Ó Cléirigh

Corish Park

15. PARAIG FARRELLPádraig Ó Fearail

Ferndale

8. JIM BERRYSéamus Ó Béara

Ferndale Park

9. KEVIN GORECaoimhín de Gaor

Whiterock Hill

FIR IONAID:

16. AARON LACEYÁrón de LásaClonard Rd

17. LEE MURPHYLaoidh Ó MurchúWilliam St

18. MOSSY CAMPBELLTomás Mac CathmhaoilCorish Park

19. DARREN CAULFIELDDaire Mac CamhaoilCrossabeg

20. BRIAN DENTONBriain Ó DeintíunCastlebridge

21. ALEx LYNCHAlsandar Ó LoinsighBarrack St

22. DEAN WALSHDaoin BreathnachBishop’s Park

23. BEN O’BRIENBeircheart Ó BriainPark

24. JOHN BRIDGESSeán Mac Giolla BhrídeThe Faythe

25. ROSS LYNCHRossa Ó LoinsighBarrack St

26. JOHN CUMMINSSean Ó ChuimínCarricklawn

27. JOHN WALSHSeán BreathnachCorish Park

28. CILLIAN LAWLORCillian Ó LeathlobhairPark

ROGHNOIRÍ:

Iggy Clarke BainisteoirRay Cullinane, SelectorPaul Bridges, SelectorEamonn Saunders, Physio

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MEET THE MEN FROM THE HARRIRSName: Archie ScallanAge: 41Height: 5’9”Weight: 12stone 11 lbsOccupation: PainterAchievements: u12,u16, 2 u21, 1 Senior

medals, 3 Poc Fada Leinster Medals, 1 Walsh cup, 1 Oireachtas Medal, 2 League Medals

Favourite Position: GoalkeeperFavourite Player: Brendan CumminsInfluences: My father, Heffo

Walsh, Sack Walsh

Name: Brendan MulliganAge: 28Height: 5’8”Weight: 11.5 StoneOccupation: UndertakerAchievements: u14, u16, Minor, Senior Medals,

2 senior League medalsFavourite Position: Corner backToughest Opponent: Cha FitzPatrickFavourite Hurler: Larry O gormanBiggest Influence: Too many to mention

Name: David MooneyAge: 30Height: 6’1”Weight: 14 stoneOccupation: Managing Director

Kitchen CompanyAchievements: Hurling and football medals for

all grades at Coiste na nÓg, Senior Hurling Medal

Favourite Position: MidfieldFavourite Player: Larry O Gorman, DJ CareyToughest Opponent: Jim BerryInfluences: Parents, Willie Murphy, Fat Sack

Name: Alan LynchAge: 30Height: 5’9”Weight: 11 StoneOccupation: Sales Support AdministratorAchievements: u14 Co Medal, Minor Co Medal,

Senior MedalFavourite Position: Wing BackFavourite Player: Tommy WalshToughest Opponent: Jim BerryInfluences: Family, Friends, Club Members

and Team Mates

Name: Emmet KeelingAge: 29 Height: 5’9”Weight: 11.5 StoneOccupation: Retail ManagerAchievements: 2 u14 Roinn 1 Medals, Tony

Forristal medal, 2 Prem MinorMedals, Leinster u21,Freshers Medal WIT

Favourite Position: Centre BackFavourite Player: Larry O’GormanToughest Opponent: Shane HowardInfluences: Colin Keeling, Joe Keeling, Kevin

Murphy

Name: Richie KehoeAge: 26Height: 6’2”Weight: 15 StoneOccupation: Irish ArmyAchievements: u16 Premier Medal, 2 club

league medals, Division 2 League county medal, Purple and gold all star 2010

Favourite Position: Centre BackFavourite Player: Peter Barry, Larry O’GormanToughest Opponent: John CarrollInfluences: Gavin Buggy, William Murphy

Name: Lee ChinAge: 20Height: 6’1”Weight: 86kgOccupation: BarberAchievements: u21 MedalFavourite Position: Wing BackFavourite Player: Tommy Walsh and Darragh

RyanInfluences: My mother

Name: Jim BerryAge: 28Height: 6’1”Weight: 13.5 StoneOccupation: UnemployedAchievements: u14, u16, Minor Championship

Medals, Division 2 League Medal, Division 1 League Medal. Man of the Match Award Minor final 2000

Favourite Position: Full ForwardFavourite Player: Larry O’GormanToughest Opponent: Brick WalshInfluences: Gavin Buggy, Sack Walsh, Heffo

Walsh

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Name: Kevin GoreAge: 27Height: 6’Weight: 92kgOccupation: Defense ForcesAchievements: u12 football medal x 2,u16

Hurling Medal, , Minor Hurling Medal, u17 Jim Byrne Cup, Leinster College LeagueTitle.

Favourite Position: Centre Back/MidfieldFavourite Player: Brian LohanToughest Opponent: John TennysonInfluences: My family, my child, my job

Name: Wayne MallonAge: 21Height: 5’10”Weight: 13 StoneOccupation: Defence ForcesAchievements: u12 MedalFavourite Position: Wing ForwardFavourite Player: Joe CanningToughest Opponent: Sean O NeillInfluences: My father, my brother Rory

Name: Shane HowardAge: 29Height: 6’2”Weight:Occupation: Primary School TeacherAchievements: Co Medals at every grade Coiste

na nÓg, Senior Hurling Medal, played with co Hurling and football teams u14-u21

Favourite Position: Centre ForwardFavourite Player: Stephen ‘Turk’ KearneyToughest Opponent: Darragh RyanInfluences: Parents, mentors

Name: Colm HeffernanAge: 18Height: 6’0”Weight: 11.5 stoneOccupation: Sales AssisstantAchievements: u14 Medal, u21 Medal,Co Minor

Team this yearFavourite Position: Centre/Wing BackFavourite Player: Tommy Walsh/ Paraic MaherToughest Opponent: Cormac CostelloInfluences: Parents, Mentors and Kate

Quigley

Name: Paul ‘Curly’ LambertAge: 25Height: 5’5”Weight: 10.5 StoneOccupation: BreadmanAchievements: 4 All Ireland handball Medals, 1

Irish nationals, 2 USHA nationals

Favourite Position: Corner forward

Favourite Player: Henry Shefflin, Tommy WalshToughest Opponent: Brendan Mulligan, Alan LynchInfluences: My Parents, Ned, Seamus, Gavin

Buggy, Larry O’Gorman

Name: Rhys ClarkeAge: 19Height: 6’1”Weight: 13.5 StoneOccupation: Student WITAchievements: u14 premier medal, u21

premier medal,WIT Fresher Hurler of the year

Favourite Position: Full ForwardFavourite Player: Joe CanningToughest Opponent: Noel ConnorsInfluences: My father, my grandfather, my

club

Name: Paraigh O’FarrellAge: 20Height: 5’9”Weight: 14 StoneOccupation: UnemployedAchievements: Represented county at Minor

and u21, u21 Co MedalFavourite Position: Wing Forward, Centre ForwardFavourite Player: DJ Carey, Rory mcCarthyToughest Opponent: All Senior opponents are toughInfluences: My father, Joe Kearns, Faythe

Harriers

Name: Aaron LaceyAge: 19Height 5’11”Weight: 12 stoneOccupation: Student DCUAchievements: u14,u21 MedalsFavourite position: GoalkeeperFavourite Hurler: Iarla TannionInfluence: Michael Rice, Brendan

Cummins

Name: Lee MurphyAge: 23Height: 5’11”Weight: 10stone 11 lbsOccupation: UnemployedAchievements: U12 medal, u16 Medal, Féile

Skills Medal X 2Favourite Position: MidfieldFavourite Player: Adrian FenlonToughest Opponent: Colin KeelingInfluences: My grandad Kevin Murphy, my

father Paul Murphy, Colin Keeling, Emmet Keeling

Name: Mossy CampbellAge: 19Height: 5’10”Weight: 12 stone

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Occupation: Student WITAchievements: u14 Premier Medal, u14 Féile

Medal, u21 Premier MedalFavourite Position: Wing Back/MidfieldFavourite Player: Tommy WalshToughest Opponent: Ken McGrathInfluences: My father

Name: Darren CaulfieldAge: 36Height: 6’2”Weight: 14Stone 12 lbsOccupation: Toyota Sales ManagerAchievements: Senior Hurling Medal, 2 Leinster

Hurling MedalsFavourite Position: Centre ForwardFavourite Player: Larry O GormanToughest Opponent: Joe DeaneInfluences: Heffo Walsh, Sack Walsh

Name: Brian DentonAge: 32Height: 6’1”Weight: 13 StoneOccupation: Sales consultantAchievements: Jun B Co Medal, 2 Jun League

Medals, Senior League MedalFavourite Position: MidfieldFavourite Player: DJ CareyToughest Opponent: Colin KeelingInfluences: My Family

Name: Alex LynchAge: 21Height: 5’9”Weight: 11 StoneOccupation: Primary School TeacherAchievements: u21 Premier Medal, Corn na Mac

Léinn Colleges F/ball medal, LeinColleges Hurling team of 7 Medal, 2 Jun Lge Hurling medals,u18 Leinster Handball Medal

Favourite Position: Corner Back/Wing BackFavourite Player: Tommy WalshToughest Opponent: Podge FarrellInfluences: Tommy Walsh, Colin Lynch

Name: Dean WalshAge: 19 Height: 5’11”Weight: 12 stoneOccupation: StudentAchievements: u14 Medal, Féile & u21 MedalFavourite Position: Wing BackFavourite Player: Emmet KeelingToughest Opponent: Jim Berry in trainingInfluences: My granddad, Pat Murphy

Name: Ben O’BrienAge: 18Height: 6’0”

Weight: 12 StoneOccupation: Electrical ApprenticeAchievements: u14 Medal, u21 MedalFavourite Poaition: Wing forwardFavourite Hurler: Joe CanningInfluences: My father

Name: John BridgesAge: 17Height; 5’10”Weight: 60kgOccupation: SchoolAchievements: u14 FB, u16H, u21H medalsFavourite Position: MidfieldToughest Opponent: Liam BarryFavourite Player: Henry ShefflinInfluences: My father, Brian Gordon

Name: Ross LynchAge: 19Height: 5’7”Weight: 11.5 StoneOccupation: Apprentice ElectricianAchievements: u14 Medal, u21 MedalFavourite Position: Corner BackFavourite Player: Tony BrowneToughest Opponent: Jim BerryInfluences: My brothers

Name: John CumminsAge: 21Height: 5’10”Weight: 11 StoneOccupation: WIT StudentAchievements: u21 medal, Chicago medal with

LimerickFavourite Position: Corner forwardFavourite Player: John MullaneToughest Opponent: Noel ConnorsInfluences: Family, Managers, team mates

Name: John WalshAge: 21Height: 6’4”Weight: 14.5 StoneOccupation: ArtistAchievements: Tony Forristal, u21 Medal Favourite Position: First 15Favourite Player: Henry ShefflinToughest Opponent: Ollie Walsh (Kilkenny)Influences: Desire to be Co Champion

Name: Cillian LawlorAge: ParkHeight: 5’9”Weight: 12 StoneOccupation: ToolmakerFavourite Position: Wing BackFavourite Player: Henry ShefflinToughest Opponent: Adrian FenlonInfluences: Tommy Walsh

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SHELMALIERS

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2nd Half

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1. DARRAGH HUGHES

Clonattin

2. ROSS MURPHY

Millbrook

3. SEAN DOYLE

Knockduff House

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4. JASON REDMOND

Garden City

5. DAVID KENNEDY

Sean O’Byrne Park

6. EOIN CONROY

Clonattin

7. MARK DORAN

Hazelwood

10. FIONN DOYLE

Clonsilla

11. GEAROID CULLEN

Banogue

12. FERGAL BOLGER

Banogue

13. BEN EGAN

Blackstick Lane

14. CONOR McDONALD

Ard na Greine

15. CONOR KINSELLA

Hillview

8. KEVIN MOLLOY

Clonattin

9. STEPHEN DUKE

Mt Alexander

FIR IONAID:

16. DARRAGH BELLANOVA Sean Doire

17. BRIAN SUNDERLAND Clonattin

18. AODHAN DOYLE Knockduff House

19. ALAN McPARTLAN Clonattin

20. EOIN MCGUCKIN Arklow Road

21. Eoin Harris Creagh

22. BRENDAN KENNY Coolishal

23. JAMES REDMOND Craanford

ROGHNOIRÍ:

Louis Cullen (Banogue) Pat Doyle (Knockduff Hse)Charlie Hughes (Clonattin)Virgil Conroy (Clonattin)John Lavin (Sean Lios)

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STARLIGHTS

OULART-THE BALLAGH

1. BEN O’CONNORB. Ó Conchuir

Kilbride

2. DENNIS MORTOND. Ó MortuinRaheenduff

3. KEITH ROSSITERCeiteach RosaiteirOulartwick (capt)

4. BARRY KEHOEB. Mac Eochaidh

The Ballagh

5. CONOR GOFFC. Mac Eochaidh

Tinnock

6. DARREN STAMPD. Stampa

Mayview Park

7. LAR PRENDERGASTL. de Priondargas

Glenagark

10. GARRETT SINNOTTG. Ó Sionoid

11. FRANK CULLENP. Ó CuilinnGarrymile

12. DES MYTHEND. Ó MiochainMayview Park

13. RORY JACOBR. Iacob

Oulartwick

14. PETER MURPHYP. Ó MurchuMonawilling

15. NICKY KIRWANN. Ó Ciardubhain

Ballymurray

8. DAVID REDMONDD. Mac Reamoinn

Knocknaveigh

9. EOIN MOOREE. Ó MoraColestown

FIR IONAID:

16. MICHAEL SINNOTTM. Ó SionoidBallinerode

17. SHAUN MURPHYS. Ó MurchuOulart

18. MICHAEL JACOBM. IacobOulartwick

19. PAUL ROCHEP. de RoisteOulart

20. CONOR O’LEARYC. Ó LaoireRaheenduff

21. DARREN NOLAND. Ó NuallainBallymurray

22. STEPHEN DOYLES. Ó DuillOulart

23. ANDREW KAVANAGHA. Caomhanach Monavullen

24. KEVIN NIMMOC. NimmoKillagown

25. AARON KENNYA. O CionnaithKilnamanagh

26. RORY O’CONNORR. Ó ConchuirKilbride

27. ANTHONY ROCHEAnton de RoisteLower Oulart

28. TOMAS DUNNET. Ó DoinnLower Oulart

29. TOMMY STOREYT. StoraiSliabhnagorria

ROGHNOIRÍ:Manager: Pat HerbertSelectors: Brendan O’Connor, Sean Crowley

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2nd Half

TOTAL


STARLIGHTS

RAPPAREES

1.RYAN MAHON

2.TIMMY O’DWYER

3.LIAM RYAN

4.DANIEL O’BRIEN

5.BEN EDWARDS

6.DALE GALWAY

7.JACK FLOOD

10.KEVIN RYAN

11.ANTHONY ROCHE

12.FIONN CARTHY

13.DARRAGH PEPPER

14.KEVIN FOLEY

15.NEIL McCREA

8.PATRICK O’SHEA

9.SEAN O’GORMAN

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FIR IONAID:

16. Dale Kirwan

17. Dylan Furlong

18. James Walsh

19. Leonard Connolly

20. Jack Conroy

21. Sean Cloherty

22.Aaron Kirwan

23. Dylan Redmond

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MEET THE NAOMH EANNA MINORSName Date of Birth Fav Position Fav GAA Player Fav Sports Sta Fav Food1. Sean Doyle 17-06-94 Full/Centre Back Seanie McMahon Dan Carter Steak & chips2. Aodhan Doyle 15-11-97 Full forward Damien Hayes Usain Bolt Steak and chips3. Stephen Duke 26-06-94 Midfield Iarla Tannian Quaid Cooper Pasta4. Conor mcDonald 27-07-95 Full Forward Henry Shefflin Usain Bolt Pasta5. Fergal Bolger 11-01-94 Wing Forward Tony Og Regan Bob Casey Pizza 6. Ben Egan 23-01-97 Corner Back Padraig Maher Usain Bolt Lasagne7. Alan McPartlan 05-03-96 Corner Forward Colm Cooper George Best Chicken/Bacon Pie8. Brendan Kenny 06-07-95 Corner Forward Henry Shefflin Steven Gerrard Pasta9. Eoin mcGuckin 20-02-97 Corner Forward Colm Cooper Usain Bolt Pasta10. Kevin Molloy 15-12-95 Midfield Joe Canning Frank Lampard Spaghetti Bolognese11. Conor Kinsella 28-08-94 Corner Forward Joe Canning Steven Gerrard Pasta12. Ross Murphy 01-08-96 Wing Back Shane mcGuckin Usain Bolt Roast beef13. Brian Sunderland 25-06-95 Corner Back Joe Canning Sean O’Brien Irish Stew14. Jason Redmond 01-06-96 Corner Back Henry Shefflin Muhammad Ali Pasta15. David Kennedy 08-09-95 Centre Back Tommy Walsh Mike Tyson McDonalds16. Mark Doran 17-01-95 Full Back Tommy Walsh Mike Tyson Gazone Cowler17. Eoin Harris 14-01-97 Wing Back Padraig Maher Johan Blake Pasta18. Eoin Conroy 19-12-94 Half Back Padraig Maher Muhammad Ali Anything Carmel cooks19. Darragh Bellanova 11-02-97 Midfield James Skelly Usain Bolt Chicken20. James Redmond 24-04-97 Wing Forward Henry Shefflin Usain Bolt Pizza21. Gearoid Cullen 18-04-96 Centre Forward Ger Cushe Brock Lesnar Larry's Burgers22. Darragh Hughes 13-06-96 G/keeper/F-Forward Damien Fitzhenry Michael Jordan Chinese23. Fionn Doyle 27-07-94 Centre Forward Anna Whitty My mum Pasta

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Naomh Éanna minor captain, Seán Doyle being presented with a new set of jerseys by JamesLaughton, manager of Pettitt’s SuperValu, Gorey



As Secretary of Naomh Eanna I would like towish our minor hurlers the very best of lucktoday. Reaching a County Final is a tremendousachievement and a reward for thedetermination and dedication shown by thispanel of players over the past year.

It is a great feeling to be contesting CountyFinals and the success of our adult andunderage teams has been a catalyst for theClub as a whole. Our underage section has beenmaking great strides in the last few years. In2012 we will contest seven County UnderageFinals. As the majority of these finals are atpremier level the seeds for the future have beensown and hopefully will bear fruit in abundance.The Club owe a debt of gratitude to all mentors,players and parents for their efforts. A hugeeffort has been put in at underage over the pastfew years and the hard work and dedication is

finally reaping rewards - mol an oige agustiocfaidh si.

I want to wish the team and mentors thevery best of luck today. It promises to be a greatbattle between two excellent sides. I want tothank my fellow officers and committeemembers for their great work during the yearand without whose help it would not bepossible to run the Club in a efficient manner. Iwould also like to thank our main sponsorsPettits and all supporters who have assisted usand we look forward to their continued support.

Taim ag tnuth le cluiche iontach spoirtiuilagus le cunamh De beidh an corn ag dul othuaidh go Guaire trathnona De Domhnaighagus muintir Naomh Eanna ar mhuin na muice.

Padraig Cronin.Runai Cumann Naomh Eanna.

A WORD FROM NAOMH EANNA'S SECRETARY

The Club Secretary on behalf of Naomh Eanna GAA Clubwould like to thank our main sponsors Pettits.

I would also like to acknowledge the generosity of ourpatrons who have supported the Minor Hurling Team

Sheehan Insurance - Ramstown Timber Frame HomesGorey Veterinary Hospital - Stafford Bakeries

Luke and Nancy Levingstone - Charlie and Majella HughesIan and Aoife Parle - Mylie and Nancy Acton

Louis and Geraldine Cullen - Padraig and Linda Cronin Tony, Carol, Gary, Eoin and Cian Molloy

Larry, Carol and Darren Cullen – Complex Bar

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Starting at 7 years of age i was fortunate enough to grow up with talentedbunch of hurlers. We had experienced managers such as Adrian Fenlon,Declan Ruth, Podge and John Walsh, I am very honoured to represent andlead this team to Wexford park today, It was a great growing up with theselads from a young age, making friends for life. Biggest influence i wouldhave to say during these years was Maurice Treacy. Maurice looked afterme when i started for the Rapparees only for him i wouldn't be hurling atall. Best Memory was in 2010 representing Wexford at under 16 level inthe Arbawn under Podge "Skinner" Walsh, This Man is a great mentor andfamily friend to make this extra special he is a Dublin roader.

On behalf of all involved at RappareesStarlights hurling and football club I wouldlike to welcome you to today. It is a hugeprivilege for the young men from Bellefield tobe taking to the pitch on two consecutiveSundays. Having been unsuccessful in thefootball final last week we are very hopefulthat this fine group of skilful hurlers will takehome the Hurling title which they won is suchan exciting game last year.

Many of this panel were among the countyminor team which reached the Leinster finalthis year only to be beaten by the eventual AllIreland finalists, . We are very optimistic thatboth this and last year’s minor panels will goon and bring a senior title back to theRapparees club in the none to distant future.Some members of our panel played with ourSenior team this year while many morebrought our Junior team to the only to bebeaten at that final hurdle.

I would like to thank all involved with thisteam not only this year but down through theyears. This panel of players have been

together from the time they first learned theybasic skills at 6 or 7 years of age. Since thenthey have won county finals at all gradesincluding the All Ireland Féile Football final.Thank you for all your hard work lads. I want tothank all the parents for their continuedsupport and encouragement over the yearsalong with all the coaches and selectors whocontinue to put in such a huge effort.

I want to pay tribute to all our sponsors,especially our main sponsor Sam McCauley.The Club is hugely indebted to you for yoursupport and generosity. Thanks Sam.

On behalf of all associated with theRapparees/Starlights club I hope that we willwitness a competitive and sporting game andthat the players on display will go on and playtheir part in bringing the glory days back intoWexford hurling.

Ger McVeighSecretary Rapparees Starlights Coiste Na nÓg

A WORD FROM THE RAPPSCOISTE NA nÓG SECRETARY

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MEET THE RAPPAREES MINORSRYAN MAHON - 12/3/96Position: Goalie. Achievements to date: U-12Hurling, 3 U-14 Hurling, 3 U-14 Football, AllIreland Football Final, 2 County Feile Hurling, 1County Feile Football, 1 U-16 Football

TIMMY DWYERPosition: Corner BackAchievements to date: 1 U/12, 2 U/14 and 2U/16 Hurling. 2 U/14 and 2 U/16 Football, as wellas Feile Hurling and Football. He has played forhis County at U/14, U/15 and U/16 Hurling andFootball and has a Minor Hurling title from 2011.

LIAM RYAN - 3/6/95Position: Full BackAchievements to date: U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling ,2 U/14 Football, 2 Hurling County Feile,2 Football County Feile, 1 All Ireland FootballFeile U/14 , 2 U/16 Football, 2 U/16 Hurling, 1Minor Hurling

DANIEL O BRIEN - 26/1/95Position: Corner BackAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, All IrelandFeile Football and 2 U/14 Hurling. 2 U/14 Hurling1 Feile Football, 1 Feile Hurling and 2 U/16Football. Hobbies: Football, Hurling Soccer andGreyhound Racing

BEN EDWARDS - 2/9/96Position: Wing BackAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, All IrelandFeile Football, 2U/14 Hurling, 1 U/14 Football, 1Feile Football, 1 Feile Hurling, 2 U/16 Football.Leinster medal with C.B.S. Mick Foley medal.Hobbies: Hurling, Football

DALE GALWAY - 7/5/94Position: Centre BackAchievements to date: 1 U/12 Hurling, 2U/14Football, 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 U/16 Hurling, 2 U/16Football, 1 Minor Hurling, 3 Rackard LeagueMedals, 2 Hurling and 1 FootballHobbies: FIFA 13

JACK FLOOD - 21/9/94Position: Full Back Line/ HalfAchievements to date: U/10 Parks Tennis

Winner, U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14 Hurling, U/14Football, 2 U/16 Hurling U/16 Football, U/18Hurling, All Ireland Rugby Runners Up andLeinster Development Cup Runner Up in RugbyHobbies: FIFA, Hurling, Rugby

PATRICK O SHEA - 29/11/94Position: Mid-FieldAchievements to date: 1 U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Football and 1Hurling winners, 2 U/16 Hurling, 2U/16 Football, 1 U/18 Hurling

SEAN O GORMAN (CAPT) - 17/2/94Position: Mid- FieldAchievements to date: U/12 Hurling,2 U/14Football, 1 U/14 Hurling, 1 U/16 Football, 2 U/16Hurling, U/18 HurlingHobbies: Hurling

KEVIN RYAN - 19/9/94Position: Wing ForwardAchievements to date: 1 U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 2 U/14 Football, 2 U/16 Hurling, 2 U/16Football, U/18 Hurling 2011Hobbies: Hurling, Football,Clubbing

ANTHONY ROCHE - 17/3/94Position: Centre ForwardAchievements to date: 4 Under County titlesHurling and Football (Premier). Minor Hurlingtitle, 2 Rackard League titles, Mini sevens titles,U/14 Football. Represented Wexford Footballfrom U/14 to minor. Wexford minor football for 2years.

FIONN CARTYPosition: Wing ForwardAchievements to date: Winning Minor TeamHurling 2011, 1 U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14 Hurlingand Football, 1 U/16 Football and Hurling, U/15Hurling and Football, U/16 Hurling. All IrelandFeile Football title.

DARRAGH PEPPER - 16/2/96Position:Wing ForwardAchievements to date: 1 U/12 Hurling, 1 U/12Football, 3 U/14 Footbal,l 2 Feile Football 1 FeileAll Ireland Football, 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 FeileHurling ,2 U/16 Football, 1U/18 Hurling

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KEVIN FOLEY - 5/2/95Position: Full ForwardAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 3 U/14 Football. 2 Hurling County Feile,1 Football County Feile, 1 All Ireland FootballFeile, 2 U/16 Hurling, 3 U/16 Football, 1 MinorHurlingHobbies: Hurling, Football. Swimming, Clubbing

NEIL McCREA - 3/6/94Position: Corner ForwardAchievements to date: U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, U/14 Football, 2 U/16 Hurling, 2 U/16Football, U18 Hurling 2011, U/14 Rugby LeinsterLeague, U/17 Rugby Leinster League, U/17 AllIreland Rugby Runners UpHobbies: Tennis, Hurling, Football, Rugby, FIFA,Soccer

DALE KIRWAN - 10/9/97Position: Corner BackAchievements to date: U/14 Football Countytitle, U/15 Micheal Foley capt, U/14 5th LeinstervecHobbies: Hurling

DYLAN FURLONG - 23/8/95Position: Corner BackAchievements: 2 U/12 Hurling,All Ireland FeileFootball and 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 U/14 Hurling 1Feile Football, 1 Feile Hurling, 2 U/16 FootballHobbies: Hurling, Rugby

JAMES WALSH - 17/4/95Position: ForwardAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, All Ireland

Feile Football and 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 1 Feile Footbal,l 1 Feile Hurling, 2 U/16FootballHobbies: Hurling, Football and Music

LEONARD CONNOLLY - 12/10/95Position: Wing ForwardAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, All IrelandFeile Football and 2 u/14 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 1 Feile Football,1 Feile Hurling 2 U/16FootballHobbies: Hurling, Football, Pool

JACK CONROY - 21/8/95Position: Wing ForwardAchievements to date: 2 U/14 Hurling, All IrelandFeile Football and 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 1 Feile Football, 1 Feile Hurling, 2 U/16FootballHobbies: Hurling

SEAN CLOHERTY - 29/5/95Position: Corner/ Wing BackAchievements to date: 1 U/12 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 2 U/14 Football, 2 Hurling County Feile,2 Football County Feile, 1 All Ireland FootballFeile U/14, 2 U/16 Football, 2U/16 HurlingHobbies:

AARON KIRWAN - 28/2/94Position: ForwardAchievements to date: 2 U/12 Hurling, All IrelandFeile Football and 2 U/14 Hurling, 2 U/14Hurling, 1 Feile Football, 1 Feile Hurling, 2 U/16Football.Hobbies: Soccer, Hurling

Rapparees Captain Seanie O’Gorman being presented on behalf of his team with Jackets from teamSponsor Sam McCauleys.

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In any competition for The Greatest GAA Goalsat Croke Park Ever, perhaps somewhat uniquelyit’s two siblings from the same Wexford familywho would very definitely be in the runningamong the endless list of contenders, especiallyin the sliothar-and-camán code.

Very few would dispute claims for thehonour on behalf of the strikes of brother andsister Michael and Ursula Jacob, two attack-minded stylists mixing skilled stickwork andpower, brain and brawn to arrow unforgettablematch-turning, trajectory-defying strikes tothe back of the net on huge sporting occasionsat GAA headquarters.

In the golden glow in the memorybank of

magical memorable moments, Michael’ssensational winner against Kilkenny in the 2004Leinster senior hurling semi-final, along withUrsula’s double demolition-type net-busters v.Galway and Cork, respectively, in the All-IrelandCamogie finals of 2011 and 2012, will foreverhold special places for everyone who witnessedthese three strikes.

As the stunning scores were executed, eachwere invariably accompanied with a flash bycommentators of their famous surname in thecontext of their father Michael, an honours-laden legend of bygone days on the GAA scene,and, like so many others before him, whosegreatness and class was first honed in thecolours of his home parish club of Oulart/TheBallagh.

(By the way, in extolling the sportingprowess of Rory and Ursula, that’s not to forgettheir mother Breda (née McClean), a formersharpshooting member with Wexford Camogieteams in Leinster and All-Ireland matches inthe 1960s and ‘70s, nor indeed to neglect theirtwo other siblings Rory and Helena, both alsoAll-Ireland champions at club and collegelevels.).

Aside from sharing a family name, the Jacobchildren have plainly also inherited a greatrange of hurling abilities that reflect theirfather’s lifelong emphasis on endless skill-practice on the training ground. But then aswell, when the Jacob siblings pick up things likeGAA All-Star awards, the historic fact is that itwas their father who also set the headlines inthis respect in the past.

It was back in 1972 (forty years ago) thatMick Jacob became the first Wexford native toearn the distinction of being the county’s first-ever All-Star honouree. As a man who was oneof the finest centre-half backs in the game atthe time, it was a fitting tribute to someone whohas dedicated his life to the GAA.

He went on to earn further full All-Starrecognition in 1976 and 1977, carving out theNo. 6 berth as his own, and was a replacementAll-Star on three more occasions.

MICK JACOB - A MAN AND A CLASS APART

Magic moment: Mick Jacob of Oulart-The Ballaghmade GAA history 40 years ago this year when hebecame the first Wexford player to be included in aCarroll’s All-Star team, in recognition of a series ofsuperb displays. To the acclaim of fellow-players andfollowers everywhere, it was fitting reward for theman who had made the No. 6 jersey his own throughhis commanding presence, skilful style and graceunder pressure. Photo from the 1972 galapresentation event shows the Wexford centre-half-back receiving the award from P.J. Carroll’s managingdirector J.H.D. Ryan. (Photo: Seán Whelan).

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Very few would dispute claims for thehonour on behalf of the strikes of brother andsister Michael and Ursula Jacob, two attack-minded stylists mixing skilled stickwork andpower, brain and brawn to arrow unforgettablematch-turning, trajectory-defying strikes tothe back of the net on huge sporting occasionsat GAA headquarters.

In the golden glow in the memorybank ofmagical memorable moments, Michael’ssensational winner against Kilkenny in the 2004Leinster senior hurling semi-final, along withUrsula’s double demolition-type net-busters v.Galway and Cork, respectively, in the All-IrelandCamogie finals of 2011 and 2012, will foreverhold special places for everyone who witnessedthese three strikes.

As the stunning scores were executed, eachwere invariably accompanied with a flash bycommentators of their famous surname in thecontext of their father Michael, an honours-laden legend of bygone days on the GAA scene,and, like so many others before him, whosegreatness and class was first honed in thecolours of his home parish club of Oulart/TheBallagh.

(By the way, in extolling the sportingprowess of Rory and Ursula, that’s not to forgettheir mother Breda (née McClean), a formersharpshooting member with Wexford Camogieteams in Leinster and All-Ireland matches inthe 1960s and ‘70s, nor indeed to neglect theirtwo other siblings Rory and Helena, both alsoAll-Ireland champions at club and collegelevels.).

Aside from sharing a family name, the Jacobchildren have plainly also inherited a greatrange of hurling abilities that reflect theirfather’s lifelong emphasis on endless skill-practice on the training ground. But then aswell, when the Jacob siblings pick up things likeGAA All-Star awards, the historic fact is that itwas their father who also set the headlines inthis respect in the past.

It was back in 1972 (forty years ago) thatMick Jacob became the first Wexford native toearn the distinction of being the county’s first-ever All-Star honouree. As a man who was oneof the finest centre-half backs in the game atthe time, it was a fitting tribute to someone whohas dedicated his life to the GAA.

He went on to earn further full All-Starrecognition in 1976 and 1977, carving out theNo. 6 berth as his own, and was a replacementAll-Star on three more occasions.

Most of the sixty-six years of his life havebeen deeply involved with Gaelic Games. Hewas a mere strip of a lad when, as a 16-year-old, he manned the goal for Oulart in theirlosing appearance in the Co. Junior final in1962. That was his first club team place, andnow 50 years and countless matches later, theOulartwick man remains a staple fixture in theclub and with its teams as trainer, coach ormanager.

This year, for instance, he is manager of theunder-16 and under-18s, and selector with theunder-21s. If anything, his interest in his club isincreasing and not in any way diminishing fromhis earliest days with Oulart/The Ballagh overhalf-a-century back, helping them progress upfrom junior to make a breakthrough as a seniorhurling force in 1994 (Jacob was a teamselector that year), following a litany ofheartbreaking disappointments in countyfinals, five such defeats in SH alone.

At inter-county level, gifted Mick’s careerhas been festooned with honours. He won All-Ireland hurling medals in senior (sub. In 1968),Under 21 All Ireland in 1965 and Masters Over-40s, and played in the losing All-Ireland SHfinals in 1970, ’76 (in which he contributed asuperbly uplifting performance), and also in ’77.

National League, Leinster, Oireachtas andRailway Cup successes all earned winners’medals. He’s one of a select group with thedistinction of bringing home a national GAAtitle from a hurling final staged in Rome, on theoccasion Leinster won the inter-provincialseries in the Eternal City in 2003, when theOulart man was a and selector with the winningside that included his son Rory and currentWexford manager, Liam Dunne.

Mick Jacob’s sheer durability, not to mentionhis sublime skills, fierce will-to-win andpassionate commitment to Gaelic Games, hasspanned several generations. Helping thecareers of hurlers who went on to fame andglory, notably Martin Storey and Liam Dunne,was part of that contribution to the history ofthe club sporting its famous black-and-redcolours, playing alongside or coaching andtraining the full range of club teams in hurling,football and Camogie.

That Oulart/The Ballagh GAA and Camogieclub is one of the game’s powerhouses today is,without any doubt, due to modest, dedicatedand loyal servants like Mick Jacob, truly a manand a class apart.

SEÁN WHELAN of ‘The Echo’

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MEET THE MEN FROMOULART-THE BALLGH

BEN O’CONNOR - 25Occupation: CarpenterPosition: GoalkeeperHonours won: Five Co. Senior championships, All-Ireland Féile, All-Ireland & Leinster Intermediate2007, Junior, Junior A , Junior B hurling, All under agepremier hurling, Juvenile & Minor football. Two All-Ireland boxing titles.

PAUL ROCHE - 30Occupation: Sales Rep.Position: DefenderHonours won: Six Senior championships & SeniorLeagues, All-Ireland & Leinster Intermediate 2005,Under 21 Leinster championship, ”Man of thematch” 2004, 4 Purple and Gold All- Stars, WexfordClub Player of The Year 2007.

BARRY KEHOE - 26Occupation: Car SalesmanPosition: DefenderHonours won: Six Senior championship & leagues,Junior A and B championship, U-12, U-14, U-16hurling and minor football, 3 Co. under- 21 hurling.

LAR PRENDERGAST - 27Occupation: StudentPosition: DefenderHonours won: Six senior championships & leagues,under -16 premier, three under- 21 premier as wellas under 12, under 14 & minor premier hurling, All-Ireland & Leinster Intermediate 2007. Rackardleague hurling

KEITH ROSSITER - 29Occupation: Sales RepPosition: DefenderHonours won: Six Co. Senior championship medals,Two senior leagues, Leinster Senior medal 2004, All-Ireland Féile, Tony Forristal All-Ireland under 14hurling, 3 Fitzgibbon Cup, Inter-Provincial 2012 All-Ireland Freshers, Leinster under -21 ,All hurlingchampionships from under 12 to under 21. Rackardleague & I.N.T.O.Sevens. 3 Purple and Gold All Stars,Vodafone All- Star Nominee 2007.

DARREN STAMP - 31 Occupation: GAA CoachPosition: DefenderHonours won: Six Co. Senior championship &Leagues, Two Leinster under- 21, Inter-Provincial2012 All-Ireland Féile na nGael, Winner of all underage hurling titles from under 12 to under 21, 3Purple and Gold All-Stars, Rackard league & I.N.T.Osevens.

FRANK CULLEN - 26Occupation: Quantity SurveyorPosition: ForwardHonours won: Six Senior championships,2 Co. U-21Hurling, Junior B championship & league, 2 Minorand 2 Juvenile Hurling, .Leinster League 09

EOIN MOORE - 22Occupation: StudentPosition: ForwardHonours won: Three Senior Championships, All-Ireland Féile na nGael, All under-age hurlingchampionships from under 12 to under 21, variousSchools & Colleges titles.

SHAUN MURPHY -22Occupation: StudentPosition: MidfielderHonours Won: Three Senior Championships, Allunder- age hurling championships from under 12 tounder 21, various schools and colleges, LeinsterLeague 09.“Man of the match” 2011

MICHAEL JACOB - 32Occupation: FarmerPosition: MidfieldHonours won: Seven Co. senior championships,Leinster Senior Championship 2004, Leinster U-21,Leinster Intermediate, Two Fitzgibbon Cups, Inter-Provincial 2006& 2009 , All-Ireland Freshers, All-Ireland Féile, All-Ireland Senior Colleges, 2 LeinsterSenior Colleges, Co. U-21 Hurling, 4 Purple and GoldAll- Stars.

DAVID REDMOND - 25Occupation: Agricultural AdvisorPosition: MidfielderHonours won: Four Co. senior championships, JuniorA, Minor, juvenile, under-14 , under -12 hurling,under 21 hurling, juvenile & minor football. All-Ireland Féile na nGael, All-Ireland & LeinsterIntermediate 2007. “Man of The Match” in MinorCounty Final 2005

DARREN NOLAN - 30Occupation: Primary TeacherPosition: ForwardHonours won: Six Co. senior championships. All-Ireland Colleges, Two premier under- 21 hurling,All-Ireland Féile na nGael. One national boxing title.Represented Ireland three times at boxing.

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GARRETT SINNOTT - 25Occupation: StudentPosition: ForwardHonours won: Four senior championships , Captainminor hurling team that won the premierchampionship 2005, played centre-back & mid-field for Wexford Minor team, All-Ireland Féilewinner, Junior A & Junior B medals, captain of C.B.S.Enniscorthy, winners of All-Ireland Colleges 2005.Winner of juvenile & minor football championships.“Man of the Match” Junior Hurling 2005.

DES MYTHEN - 29Occupation: Sales Rep.Position: ForwardHonours won: Five senior championships & leagues,All-Ireland under- 14, Two All-Ireland Féile nanGael, two Leinster under- 21, all under- agehurling titles from under- 12 to under- 21, Rackardleagues & I.N.T.O. sevens, Bord na nÓg Hurler of theyear 1997, 2 Purple & Gold All-Stars

NICKY KIRWAN - 26Occupation: CarpenterPosition: ForwardHonours won: Six Co. senior championships &leagues, Junior championship& league, Junior Bchampionship, All-Ireland Senior Colleges, allunder- age hurling titles from under 12 to under 21,3 Purple and Gold All Stars.

RORY JACOB - 29Occupation: Secondary TeacherPosition: ForwardHonours won: Six Co .Senior championships, seniorleagues, Leinster Senior championship 2004, Inter-Provincial 2003& 2012, Three Fitzgibbon Cup, All-Ireland Freshers, Two Leinster under -21 hurling,All-Ireland and Leinster Colleges hurling, All-IrelandUnder 14, Feile na nGael, all underage hurlingtitles, including three under- 21, 4 Purple and GoldAll-Stars, represented Wexford at Minor football.

STEPHEN DOYLE - 28Occupation: G.A.A. CoachPosition: ForwardHonours won: Six Co. senior championships & seniorleagues, Winner “man of the match” in Co. Final2005, All-Ireland & Leinster Intermediate hurling,All-Ireland Féile, All-Ireland under 14, all under-agepremier championships from under 12 to under 21,2 Purple and Gold All Stars

PETER MURPHY - 24 Occupation: PlumberPosition: Forward

Honours won : Three Senior championships, All-Ireland Féile, U-21, two under 12, under 14, juvenile,two minor hurling, 2 juvenile & minor football.

CONOR GOFF - 20Occupation: StudentPosition: DefenderHonours won: Two Senior championship, All-Irelandunder 14 and captain of All-Ireland under -16 team,Leinster league ’09, all Co. Wexford under agechampionships.

AARON KENNY - 20Occupation: StudentPosition: MidfieldHonours won: Two senior championships, All-Ireland under 14 and under 16 hurling, Leinsterleague ’09, all Co. under age hurling titles.

TOMMY STOREY - 21Occupation: E.S.B. EmployeePosition: ForwardHonours won: Two Senior championships, All under-age hurling titles. Leinster League ’09.

ANDREW KAVANAGH - 27Occupation: PlumberPosition: DefenderHonours won : Four Senior championships, Two AllIreland & Leinster Intermediates, 4 U –21championships , All Ireland Feile and All under-agehurling titles.

DENNIS MORTON: 28 Occupation: CarpenterPosition: DefenderHonours won: Five Senior titles, All-Ireland andLeinster Intermediate hurling, All under-agepremier hurling championships, Junior A hurling,Feile na nGael Under 14 All-Ireland, Mini-Sevensand Rackard League.

KEVIN NIMMO- 20Occupation: Student TeacherPosition: DefenderHonours won: All-Ireland Freshers Football,Fitzgibbon hurling, Mini-Sevens hurling, premierUnder 16 hurling, Wexford Under 21 panellist 2012First year on panel.

CONOR O’LEARY - 19Occupation: Landscape GardenerPosition: ForwardHonours won: Intermediate League, Under 12 &Under 16 premier hurling, Under 18 Div. 1, DroverFoods “Player of the Year” 2005

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MICHAEL SINNOTT: 21 Occupation: FarmerPosition: Goal-keeperHonours won: All-Ireland 3rd level Football withKildalton College, All-Ireland Community GamesLong Puck (under 12) Bronze medal, Numerousunder-age championships, Junior hurling league

TOMAS DUNNE 21Occupation: Defence Forces RecruitPosition: DefenderHonours won: Numerous under-age hurling titles, 2Leinster handball titles, 2 Leinster (Juvenile) Boxingtitles, 1 All-Ireland boxing title.

RORY O’ CONNOR 27Occupation: CarpenterPosition: ForwardHonours won: All-Ireland Feile na nGael, RackardLeague hurling, All underage hurlingchampionships, U-21 hurling. Jun. championship

ANTHONY ROCHE 18Occupation: Tyre FitterPosition: DefenderHonours won: Member of Wexford Minor hurlingsquad 2012, Mini-Sevens hurling & Football,Rackard League hurling, Under 16 premier hurtling,Boy 1 (31 kg) Boxing Co. Champion, Handball Co.Champion (under 15 doubles)

Message from the Captain - Keith RossiterIt is an honour and a privilege for me to captain Oulart-TheBallagh senior team for the second year in a row. I would like topay tribute to all the players and the backroom team for theirdedication and commitment which have propelled us to our ninthsuccessive senior final. We appreciate the fantastic support thatwe get from the local community and we are immensely proud torepresent our historic parish on this prestigious day. Milebuiochas to our club officers, committee, coaches and mentorsalong with all the voluntary workers who devote their time topitch-maintenance, fund-raising and development as well as thevital promotion of Gaelic games. Thanks to our main sponsorsKevin Cooney Ltd, and to our very special and inspirationalsupporters, Johnny and Stephen Hayden. We thank all who work to make this a wonderfulday for Wexford G.A.A. and we look forward to a fine sporting contest that will, hopefully,showcase the best of Wexford hurling. Beir bua agus beannacht!

Pat Herbert: Team ManagerPat, a serving Army Officer, began his hurling career with the famed Ahane club inLimerick and represented his county for fourteen years. The staunch, tenacious anduncompromising defender made the corner-back position his own and won twoMunster championships with Limerick along with two National League titles as wellas winning two Railway Cup medals while representing Munster. He has coached andmanaged teams in Limerick (Ahane), Kildare (Confey) and Tipperary (Toomevarra)-the latter to the All-Ireland club semi-final and he along with coach Sean Crowleyand selector Brendan O’Connor hope to steer Oulart-The Ballagh to their tenth seniortitle.

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Brendan O’Connor, presently one of theselectors with the Oulart-The Ballagh team,came up through the ranks, winning countytitles in Juvenile, Minor and Under 21, tobecome a member of the senior panel in 1974,as substitute goal-keeper at the age of sixteenyears. The following year he lined out at corner-forward and thereafter usually donned thenumber 14 jersey until his retirement, in 1997,with three senior medals to his credit alongwith Intermediate and Junior B titles. Brendanrepresented Wexford from under 12 to under21, winning Leinster under 21 title in 1979, waspart of the Wexford senior panel in the 1980sand won All-Ireland Junior in 1985.He alsoserved as a selector with all Wexford under-agehurling teams and was a senior selector in2000, when Joachim Kelly was manager.

Brendan managed many Oulart-The Ballaghunder-age teams to great success also,principally the winning of All-Ireland Feile nanGael in 2001 and he is pleased that so manyof that panel have progressed to senior level.

The camogie club also benefitted fromO’Connor’s expertise as he was the managerwho steered them to the All-Ireland ClubChampionship 2011-2012, having won threeLeinster club titles.

Boxing was also a major interest of Brendanand he had the honour of winning eightLeinster titles and three All-Ireland titles as wellas representing Ireland on a few occasions.When questioned, Brendan admitted that someof his more memorable achievements werewinning his first senior title with Oulart-TheBallagh in 1994, managing the winning premierFeile na nGael team in 2001 and playing in theJunior B Final of 2003, flanked by sons Jamesand Ben and nephews Rory O’Connor and NickyKirwan. And, in his own words “It was an honourfor me to officiate at the opening of our club’ssecond pitch in 2011, alongside one of Oulart-The Ballagh’s greats, Michael Jacob senior”.Brendan’s son Ben is goalkeeper today, hisnephew Nicky Kirwan is a prolific scorer andaccurate free-taker while his nephew Rory OConnor (son of club Chairperson Richard“Butch” O Connor) is in his first year on thesenior panel. Daughter Aoife is a member of theall-conquering local camogie team

Brendan, along with manager Pat Herbertand fellow selector and coach, Sean Crowley arehoping to lead Oulart-The Ballagh to four- in-a –row of senior titles and the tenth in the club’shistory.

Brendan O’Connor Senior ‘Big Ben’ - A Profile

A Few Words from the Oulart-The Ballagh SecretaryIn my first year as Secretary of Oulart The Ballagh GAA Club I would liketo say what a privilege and honour it is for me to be involved in such agreat and successful club.To reach the County final for the ninth year in a row is a remarkableachievement for the club. This is only made possible by the hard workof team management, players and back room team, supported by thecommittee and its members. On behalf of the club I would like to thank our main sponsor, KevinCooney, and all other individuals that have assisted us financially on theway. I would like to thank our P.R.O., Breda Jacob, for her work with today’s programme.I hope today’s final will be a good sporting contest and a fine advertisement for Wexfordhurling. I wish our captain Keith Rossiter and his fellow team mates, and their manager,Pat Herbert, the best of luck in today’s final as they bid to achieve the four in a row andbring the Bob Bowe cup back to Oulart The Ballagh for the tenth time.Alan Brennan – Oulart The Ballagh.

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Pettitts Senior Hurling Final

FINAL THOUGHTSTHE BRIAR

The Minor Premier hurling final will set thestand of Wexford Park rocking withintensity as both Naomh Éanna andRapparees have a lot to fight for. The Goreytown side have had a remarkable seasonwith Feile and Intermediate A successes, toname but a few, and they will seek evenmore glory on Sunday. 1981 was the lasttime they sought the title of Minorchampions. The Rapp's will be determinedto "right a wrong" as they approach freshfrom defeat in the football final on Sundaylast. The Enda's are a classy side with thedefensive pillar of Eoin Conroy and forwardswith flair like Fergal Bolger, Gearóid Cullen,Conor McDonald and David Kennedy. Forthe Enniscorthy side, well they have afountain of underage talent. DarraghPepper, Kevin Foley and Liam Ryan exploitthe weaknesses of any exposed defence.This prediction is a difficult one; giving thistop tipster a headache and heartache.Naomh Eanna were phenomenal in victoryover Crossabeg in the semi final while theRapparees sneaked past St Martin's. ForGorey's momentum, the title could bedrifting north of Vinegar Hill by a singlepoint but a draw would not be a hugesurprise.

The Pettitt's Senior HurlingChampionship final climaxes with thebattle of Oulart the Ballagh and FaytheHarriers. The Wexford town men are ledinto their challenge by workhorse Jim Berry.Paul Lambert, Kevin Gore and ShaneHoward attack with speed. The Harrier'sfuture potential is modelled by themagnificent County star Rhys Clarke. A

comprehensive victory over the Shelmaliersraised them to this weekend's final. Themen of Pairc Charman are seeking their firstSHC title success since 2001. It's hard tosum up the team that has ruled club hurlingin Wexford since the turn of the century.The attackers like Garrett Sinnott, NickyKirwan and Conor Goff are a nightmare forany defensive structures while DarrenStamp and Keith Rossiter maintain a soliddefence line up. Oulart's irreplaceableexperience gives them the title offavourites but still the Faythe Harriers willrelish the title of underdogs. Despiteneeding extra time to overcome Ferns inthe quarter final, it's likely that Oulart willcomplete their aim of four titles in a row.This victory is sure to be one worth notingas the red and black men potentially joinBuffers Alley and Rathnure as the only clubsto have sealed four championship titles in arow. An exhibition of skilful of hurling is aguarantee.

A statistic worth noting is that back in1981, both Naomh Eanna and FaytheHarriers contested and won the Minor andSenior finals respectively. Who's to say thathistory is bound to repeat itself?Championship of 2012 was an absolutecracker and these four teams were welldestined as they summarise the greatquality of hurling that is held across themodel county. Remember today folks, TheYella Bellies aren't dead yet!

Le gach dea ghuí,

The Briar.

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RATHNURE (20): 1948, 1950, 1955, 1961, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974,1977,1979, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2006.BUFFERS ALLEY (12): 1968, 1970, 1975, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985,1988,1989, 1991, 1992.ADAMSTOWN (11): 1926, 1927, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941,1942.ST. AIDAN'S, ENNISCORTHY (9): 1946, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959.OULART-THE BALLAGH (9): 1994, 1995, 1997, 2004, 2005. 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011FAYTHE HARRIERS (5): 1960, 1962, 1965, 1981, 2001.BLACKWATER (3): 1889, 1890, 1898.NEW ROSS UNITED (3): 1943, 1944, 1945.CLOUGHBAWN (3): 1949, 1951, 1993.CASTLEBRIDGE (2): 1904, 1919.BALLYMURRIN (2): 1910, 1911.GLENBRIEN (2): 1915, 1916.e ST. ANNE'S (2): 1924, 2000.SALLY BEACHERS (2): 1928, 1930.ST. FINTAN'S (2): 1929, 1934.SHAMROCKS (2): 1964, 1969.ST. MARTINS (2): 1999, 2008

ONE EACH: Slaney Harriers (1903); Rathgarogue (1905); Ross-Rathgarogue(1912); New Ross (1913); Red Rapparees (1914); Crossabeg (1918);O'Hanrahan's, New Ross (1939); Oylegate-Glenbrien (1963); GeraldineO'Hanrahans (1966); Rapparees (1978); There was no competition from 1891 to1897, from 1899 to 1902, from 1906 to 1909, in 1917, from 1920 to 1923, in1925 and in 1938.

Senior Hurling ChampionshipRoll of Honour 1889-2011

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Today’s Senior hurling final is a classic town vscountry clash, pitting reigning champions Oulart-theBallagh, chasing four-in-a-row, against FaytheHarriers.

The importance of having strong town teamscannot be over-estimated. Wexford have neverachieved glory without the swagger of the “townies”,from Artie Foley and Ned Wheeler in the fifties, PaulLynch and “Hopper” McGrath in the sixties, and GerCush, Billy Byrne, Adrian Fenlon and Larry O Gormanin 1996. It matters little if these players were fromthe heart of their town, or country boys wearing atown club’s colours, they always seem to have thatlittle bit of arrogance about them.

My own favourite town team was the Harriersoutfit of the late 1970’s- early ‘80’s. They featured ina number of classic matches, losing out to Rathnureby a single point after three epic encounters in 1979,before finally achieving glory two years later, seeingoff Buffer’s Alley. That team was sprinkled withcounty hurlers like Willie Murphy, Ned Buggy, Eddie“Heffo” Walsh and Liam Bennett, but my ownfavourite player was John “Stella” Walker. He was areal stylist, and his battles with Dan Quigley andColm Doran were worth the admission fee alone.Every club back then seemed to have one “touch”hurler, the likes of Seanie Kinsella (Gorey) Tom Byrne(Oulart) John Fleming (Cloughbawn) Seamus O Leary(Buffer’s Alley), John Codd (Rathnure), Arthur OConnor (St Martins) and Martin Quigley (Rathnure).

All the town teams were competitive then too.Rapparees won a County title in 1978, with PaudgeCourtney, Jim Rigley and a veteran Phil Wilsonprominent, and I remember both Naomh Eanna andGeraldine O Hanrahan’s in County semi-finals, led bythe likes of the Kinsellas and Sammy Walker (Gorey)and Jack Russell and the great John Nolan ( NewRoss). It’s great to see Naomh Eanna and the Rappsin the minor final to-day, and the hope must be thatboth sets of players feed into their clubs seniorteams, and are returning here soon to compete inCounty Senior finals. .

Of course, as a country boy, I’m not denigrating thewonderful success of Oulart-The Ballagh over thelast twenty years. Their domination of club hurling inWexford over that time has set a standard all otherclubs must aspire to. As a Ferns man, I would haveloved for us to have lowered their colours in thequarter-final, and we came damned close. As a Fernsman, (I can’t believe I’m saying this), it was saddeningto see Buffers Alley relegated out of the senior rankslast month. For the good of Wexford hurling, we needthem back near the top as soon as possible. We needall our clubs humming, town and country alike.Wouldn’t it be wonderful if today’s final was the startof an epic rivalry over three matches like thosegames in 1979, maybe not for the teams, butcertainly for the rest of us.

Good luck to all four teamsPat O’Toole

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Wexford’s 3 in a Row‘Nothing Beats Being There’'Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character,'was the line made famous by former collegebasketball coach, the great John Wooden.

This Wexford Camogie team may have a waysto go to match and surpass the record of sevensuccessive NCAA titles that his UCLA sidemanaged, but who'd put it past this team loadedwith as much talent and character as Wexford GAAhas ever been blessed with.

2012 ended like the previous couple did forWexford; as the All-Ireland champions. It wasn'teasy, it never is. Regrets will always come withdefeats and the first of the season, against Cork inthe League Final, will always be there. Simplybecause trophies are always for winning.

But that spurred on this Wexford side to betterthings, like all of the defeats have done the lastfew years. It made the training harder, the resolvebetter and the hunger run deeper. It's notsomething Cork could match in the title decider,no doubt their heads still spin thinking aboutSeptember 16th.

Plenty of you reading this know all about these

attributes. Plenty of you know of the skill, the greatgames, the drama, the winning mentality. Plentyof you watch this side and travel the country to doso. More of you don't and this is directed at you.

As a Wexfordman or woman, you don't reallyknow what you're missing. Catherine O'Loughlinracing back to scoop away possession as anopposing forward is getting ready to shoot, MaryLeacy sending laser-beam passes into theforwards, Kate Kelly picking up possession anddictating attacks, Katrina Parrock running at, andbeating, defenders, Ursula Jacob scoring; it'sstorybook stuff.

You, as you sit there watching these 'Girls ofWexford' get honoured today, yet never go seethem; they've missed out on your support, supportthey deserve, but do you know what, you've missedout on more, you've missed as much great hurlingdrama and excitement as most people get in alifetime. Do yourself a favour, while this team isstill together. Get out and enjoy it, it doesn't lastforever, UCLA have won only one NCAA title sinceWooden retired in 1975, special achievement areto be enjoyed while they happen. Not throughword of mouth.

Dean Goodison.

LEGENDSSunday September 16th 2012, a day historywas made.

The girls of Wexford achieved an historic 3-In-a-row All Ireland Senior Camogie titles. Almost acentaury after Wexford footballers were the firstto complete the 4-in-a-row the girls put on one ofthe most magnificent displays seen in an AllIreland Final as they defeated Cork by 3-13 to 3-6. The manner of victory was impressive but someof the scores were of a caliber rarely seen on ahurling field, men or women.

For the second year in a row Ursula Jacobscored a goal worthy of goal of the year, herground stroke almost ripping the famous CrokePark netting. Indeed the first time pulling, theground strokes, the high fielding matchedanything ever seen in the men’s game.

Camogie has really come of age now with thefull pitch long established and made look small attimes by the striking of both sides.

It was an inspirational day and hopefully a newgeneration of hurlers, boys and girls will bespurred on to emulate the performance of theirheroes.

This team now ranks with Wexford greatestever stars, our Olympians, The Great hurling teamof the 1950’s and the Four in a row team of acentaury ago. History was made and history willreflect on these times and this team as somethingvery special. I hope we all appreciate what we areexperiencing and how special this group of playersand their achievements are.

Only one word to describe them: LEGENDS.

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NEW 2013 SEASONTICKET ANNOUNCED

Building on the success of our first Season Ticket this year, WexfordGAA are delighted to announce two new offerings for 2013. These

tickets will be availabe for sale in the coming weeks, online and fromWexford Park.

The tickets available are:

SILVER: Will allow you into all adult club matches run byWexford GAA County Board. Price €125.

GOLD: All of the above plus inter county HOME games played inWexford i.e. National League, Leinster Championship, All-Ireland

qualifiers played in Wexford. Price €275.

A Great Christmas Present!


Pettitts Senior Hurling Final

I am now 16 months in the Job and now Ifully realise what a huge challenge I havetaken on. If Wexford people knew what I’vealready done in my life to play hurling andachieve, I’ve no doubt the lads in the whitecoats would be called, and my applicationto this task would continue in the samevain.

Many people have said I was cracked totake up this job as I left a good,pensionable and secure job. Maybe they’reright, but I’m doing what I’ve always donein my life and I’m following my heart notmy head. I believe I have a contribution tomake and that it will make a difference inthe long term.

With our well publicised financial positionand other obstacles, it has been a difficultyear but the Coaching Office continue tomove forward. There is no doubt, a job inthe GAA requires great enthusiasm tosurvive and there is a huge voluntaryelement to our roles. So why do we do it?Simple, we love the GAA and its games. Ihave met inspirational people over the lastfew months, People who‘s sole aim in life isto unselfishly serve the GAA. I admire andsalute these unsung heroes.

It’s not often my staff in Marion Doyle,Denis Doyle, George O’Connor, Paul Carty,Joe Kearns, Luke O’Hanlon and KevinKennedy get the credit they deserve so I’d

like to thank them publicly for theircommitment, hard work and supportduring my time as Games Manager to date.

Margaret Doyle and Maura O’Connorcontinue to be a great link to the adult sideof things. I also thank my Leinstercolleagues in Shane Flanagan, Lester Ryanand all in Portlaoise and Croke Park fortheir direction, advice and support. I thankthem for their recent positive comments inrelation to our progress in Wexford. I’m agreat believer in team work and believe asa team we are certainly working, improvingand moving Wexford forward. I will have amore detailed report on all our activitiesavailable at the County Convention andthis will be available to clubs for review.

I am very conscious of the responsibilitythat goes with my role and how importantit is for the Wexford Coaching Office tosucceed. I approach this job with the sameenergy, enthusiasm, commitment and workethic I had as a player. I wish both teamstoday a good final. We are into winnertakes all territory.

If I could offer some humble advice to allthe players and mentors, remember howprivileged you are to be in Wexford Park onCounty Senior Hurling final day, and enjoyevery minute.

Dave Guiney

Coaching & Games Development

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