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RTÉ News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Shane McGrath calls for overhaul to All-Stars selection
Shane McGrath has called for an overhaul to the way the hurling All-Stars are selected, to give players whose teams don't go deep in the All-Ireland series, more of a chance. Waterford and Wexford both bowed out of the championship at the weekend as they failed to progress from the Munster and Leinster round-robins respectively. Exits for those counties at this stage of the competition mean that star players like Lee Chin and Jamie Barron will see their All-Star hopes diminish and, speaking on the RTÉ GAA Podcast, McGrath claimed that changes are needed to give players like them more of a chance. "The All-Stars are a long way away but I do feel we could have some kind of a point system for guys to be in with a shout with it," McGrath said. "What more can you do if your team is out? There's a couple at Waterford - Jamie Barron and Mark Fitzgerald - who couldn't do much more to win an All-Star. "Mark Fitzgerald has really announced himself to the wider world. I got to work up close and personal with him in college hurling this year, and he ticks all the boxes. "I think this guy has potential to be the next Ken McGrath for Waterford, and he showed that to everyone else this year that didn't know much about him. "And then obviously we've Lee Chin in Wexford as well. I don't know what much more Lee could do. "I know he wants a team award, we all do, but to be nominated or even to be mentioned in the All-Stars, they're lovely things to get as an individual." For McGrath, the All-Star team should be made up of the best hurlers in Ireland, no matter who they play for and he feels that a weighted points system could help to pick out players who made a major contribution but saw their team exit early. "I just think that there's something they could do down the line, some kind of a points system," he said. "Realistically, these guys, they're not going get an All-Star now but what more could they do as individual players? Their teams are out now, they did everything they could." Watch Dublin v Armagh in the All-Ireland Football Championship on Sunday from 3.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on and the RTÉ News app and listen to Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Highlights on The Sunday Game at 9.30pm
Extra.ie
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Lee Chin helps Wexford rescue some pride
With a place in the Leinster final already secured, Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng went with an experimental line-up against Wexford, who finished in that strange, mid-table limbo in the Leinster group where they were safe from relegation but outside of the top three that qualify for the All-Ireland. It was no surprise then that Keith Rossiter's side took control from early on, powering into a 0-12 to 0-5 lead by half-time. Lee Chin has been in red-hot form, even as his team struggled to get out of the group, and he was again prominent from play and from deadballs. Lee Chin shoots at goal. Pic: INPHO/Ken Sutton A six-point burst without reply in the run-up to half-time was crucial and, when Rory O'Connor found the net soon after the resumption, that was pretty much that. The gap was 11 when TJ Reid found the net at the end of normal time and it finished Wexford 2-19 to Kilkenny 1-15. Wexford then are out and will look back at the big call in the Dublin match at Parnell Park, where a goal was awarded despite replays showing the ball hadn't crossed the line.
Irish Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Wexford and Lee Chin end campaign on a high with win over Kilkenny
Leinster SHC: Wexford 2-19 Kilkenny 1-15 Wexford ended a disappointing Leinster Championship campaign on a high note as they defeated near neighbours Kilkenny in Chadwicks Wexford Park. The game was of little consequence with Kilkenny already in the Leinster decider and Wexford's fate already sealed, and it showed in a rather lacklustre affair that was lit up by a 1-13 tally from Lee Chin. The lack of jeopardy in the game really showed with just 4,623 in attendance and being at home it was Wexford who were the more fluent with Kilkenny never leading at any stage. Second-half goals from Rory O'Connor and Lee Chin gave Keith Rossiter's men a big advantage and although Kilkenny got back to within seven points come the end, it's a scoreline that's very misleading with TJ Reid getting Kilkenny's goal in stoppage time. READ MORE It was a relatively tight beginning to the game with Cian Kenny doing a lot of damage for the Cats but with a strong wind at their backs, Wexford took full control with Chin contributing eight first-half points. Simon Donohoe, Conor Hearne and Jack O'Connor also found the target for the home side though the game looked far from over as they led 0-12 to 0-5 at the break. A Rory O'Connor goal within four minutes of the resumption was a real big moment and with Chin then converting successive frees, the winners had a bit of daylight as they opened up a double-digit advantage. Kilkenny's Cian Kenny and Wexford's Kevin Foley fight for possession. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Kilkenny's best spell of the game then arrived with Adrian Mullen, Luke Connellan and Stephen Donnelly all knocking over points but it was only brief hope as Wexford's second goal ended the game as a contest a couple of minutes later. Chin was the man deservedly on the end of the move as he fired home after being fed expertly by Conor McDonald. The Cats rallied before the end with scores from Cian Kenny, Richie Reid and Fionan Mackessy before TJ Reid eventually found the net in stoppage time after being denied twice earlier in the game but it was much too late to make any difference as Wexford claimed a deserved success. Kilkenny: E Murphy; P Connellan, P Moylan, T Walsh; D Blanchfield, A Mullen (0-1), Z Bay Hammond; K Doyle (0-1), P McDonald; L Connellan (0-2), C Kenny (0-3), F Mackessy (0-1); B Drennan (0-1), TJ Reid (1-4, 2fs and 2 65's), O Wall. Subs: S Donnelly (0-1) for McDonald (44); G Dunne for Wall (49); R Reid (0-1) for Bay Hammond (59); N Shortall for Drennan (66); S Staunton for Mullen (68). Wexford: M Fanning; C Molloy, S Donohoe (0-1), C Foley; E Ryan, D Reck, D Carley; C Hearne (0-1), C Byrne Dunbar; J O'Connor (0-1), L Chin (1-13, 9fs), R O'Connor (1-1); K Foley, M Dwyer (0-1), C Byrne. Subs: N Murphy for Reck (30); C Dunbar for Dwyer (50); C McDonald (0-1) for Byrne (55); D Codd for J O'Connor (67); C McGuckin for Molloy (69). Referee: Sean Stack (Dublin).
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Wexford end season with win over experimental Kilkenny side
Leinster SHC: Wexford 2-19 Kilkenny 1-15 WEXFORD ended what has been a painful season with a Lee Chin inspired victory over an experimental Kilkenny side in this Leinster Senior Hurling Championship fifth round clash at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Knowing their fate going into this game, Wexford's championship season was already over, it was an emotional exit for the homeside, particularly many of their more experienced players who have soldiered and struggled to keep their prospects alive, but the page may now have turned on many of their inter-county careers. Kilkenny only fielded a handful of their regular starting 15, but on the whole their display, while their usage of the ball in the opening half was impressive, they struggled through a lacklustre second 35 minutes, with few of their extended squad putting their hands up for a place in the provincial final team. From the opening minutes it was clear that Chin was song, determined to end the campaign on high, finishing the game with a personal tally of 1-13, 0-7 frees, while it was his second half goal that lifted a rather sombre atmosphere. Ten minutes from the end, Chin fielded a high ball among a forest of hurleys, turned some 25 metres from goal 15 metres to the right of goal, to blaze an unstoppable shot across keeper Eoin Murphy into the opposite corner of the net, a finish that would qualify for goal of the season. Kilkenny spoke of having experimented with his extended squad. Manager Derek Lyng said: 'We already had one eye on the provincial final, so it was an opportunity to give our fringe players some game time. We would be a bit disappointed with our opening to the second half, got punished for some mistakes, but really happy with the way we finished the game. 'For us we will now concentrate the next few weeks on the provincial final. We have no injury concerns and it was pleasing to see Adrian Mullins get through seventy minutes in his first game back after injury.' The game opened with Lee Chin and Billy Drennan points, with the sides continuing to exchange points this time through Jack O'Connor and a T. J. Reid, free. Kilkenny were playing into a stiff breeze in this opening half as the exchange of points continued through a long Lee Chin effort and Cian Kenny, who had replaced team captain, John Donnelly, before the start. Both sides were showing real work ethic through the opening 10 minutes, but with Chin continuing to punish indiscipline in the visitors defence, Wexford had extended into a 0-8 to 0-4 lead by the twenty-second minute. Wexford hit a scoring spell in the lead up to the break, with Chin lofting over three superb points, two long range efforts from frees, with Conor Hearne also getting in on the scoring act, with Chin pointing a long free out of midfield in additional time, to send his side in with a 0-12 to 0-5 interval lead. One expected a positive response from Kilkenny on the resumption, which looked like materialising within thirty seconds of the restart, with T.J. Reid pointing a free, but the Wexford response was swift, as Chin picked out Rory O'Connor with a delightful crossfield ball and the St. Martin's clubman turned his marker to beat keeper Eoin Murphy with a clinical finish, extending his side into a 1-12 to 0-6 lead. Killian Doyle chipped in with a Kilkenny point but with Chin continuing to inspire with splendid scores, the Faythe Harriers clubman ended the Kilkenny challenge with a magnificent sixtieth minute goal, leaving his side leading 2-17 to 0-11. Kilkenny tried to reduce the deficit, T. J. Reid had two goal attempts from frees saved, while defender Eoin Ryan got back to clear another effort off the line to preserve his side's control. Kilkenny did manage to finish with a late Reid goal but it was fitting that Chin closed out the scoring with a huge point off the wing. Scorers for Wexford: L Chin (1-13, 0-7 frees); R O'Connor (1-1); S Donohoe, C Hearne, C McDonald, J O'Connor and M Dwyer (0-1 apiece). Scorers for Kilkenny: T Reid (1-4, 0-1 frees, 0-2, '65s); C Kenny (0-4); F Mackesy (0-3); K Doyle, S Donnelly, L Connellan and B Drennan (0-1 apiece), WEXFORD: M Fanning; C Molloy, S Donohoe, C Foley; E Ryan, D Reck, D Carley; C Hearne, C Byrne-Dunbar; J O'Connor, L Chin, R O'Connor; K Foley, M Dwyer, C Byrne. Subs: N Murphy for Reck (inj. 30); C McDonald for Dwyer (49); D Codd for J O'Connor (64), C McGuckin for Molloy (68). KILKENNY: E Murphy; P Connellan, P Moylan, T Walsh; D Blanchfield, A Mullen, Z B Hammond; K Doyle, P McDonald; L Connellan, C Kenny, F Mackesy; B Drennan, T Reid, O Wall. Subs: S Donnelly for McDonald (43), G Dunne for Wall (47), R Reid for Hammond (54), N Shortall for Drennan (60), S Staunton for Mullen (69). Referee: S Stack (Dublin).
Irish Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Hurling previews: Dublin and Galway bid for Leinster final spot, Clare take final bow
Sunday Leinster SHC Wexford v Kilkenny, Wexford Park, 2pm – Unlike the terrific contests of recent years between these two when no perceived gap, however large, appeared unbridgeable for Wexford and their spiritual leader Lee Chin, this is a dead rubber with all that implies for match excitement and crowd engagement. Keith Rossiter's team were very unlucky to concede a phantom goal to Dublin at a critical stage but overall, it's been a dull year between relegation in the league and the faltering championship. Kilkenny name a shadow team, giving reserves a run and indulging in a bit of experimentation by naming Ballyhale's front eight All Star, Adrian Mullen, at centre back. If there were high stakes and an excitable crowd, you'd have to go with Wexford, given the opposition line-up. But there's unlikely to be either. Verdict: Kilkenny Dublin v Galway, Parnell Park, 2pm (Live, RTÉ2) – This is an effective semi-final with the winners advancing to play Kilkenny in the Leinster final – Galway have the scoring edge if it's a draw. Both teams have improved as the championship has unfolded and come into this in relatively buoyant form. Dublin's progress has been well calibrated by Niall Ó Ceallacháin and they are guaranteed All-Ireland hurling regardless of the result. They were a little unfortunate against Kilkenny, as the defence sprang leaks faster than the forwards could find scores, even allowing for some bright and intelligent play. READ MORE Certainly, on a line drawn through Kilkenny, Dublin look better but Galway have improved on that dire first outing and have named a strong team for this, not their favourite hunting ground. Yet to win this championship fixture in the city, Galway are nonetheless odds-on for this. They certainly have a higher ceiling but how close are they to reaching it? Dublin can be depended on to bring energy and cussedness against their former manager Micheál Donoghue but he brings a depth of knowledge and acuity to planning for his former charges. There's a momentum to the home team, though, that can make a marginal difference. Verdict: Dublin Offaly v Antrim, O'Connor Park, 2pm (Live, GAA+) – The McDonagh play-off pairing that most foresaw has materialised but in a slightly different way. Offaly came up short in Parnell Park having looked at one stage like beating Dublin but they fell away and haven't managed to land a punch yet. Antrim conversely haven't been hugely competitive and there were rumblings of discontent during the week after a campaign where not even Fortress Corrigan appeared to be helping. This is away and the scale of the opportunity is likely to bring out the best in Offaly. Verdict: Offaly Mark Rodgers after Clare's third round loss to Tipperary. Photograph: Natasha Barton/Inpho Munster SHC Limerick v Clare, Gaelic Grounds, 4pm – A sad reduction of the Munster championship's big fixture of the past three seasons to irrelevance, as it's only denied dead rubber status by the potential for Limerick to miss out on the Munster final should Clare win by 26 points. The All-Ireland champions have never been in a position to mount a full-throated defence because of injuries and even the heroic recovery against Cork has been contextualised. John Kiely rests a number of front liners but retains a bit of oomph off the bench. Verdict: Limerick Cork v Waterford, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm (Live, RTÉ2) – How straightforward all of this looked a week ago. The extent to which it still maintains some of that characteristic is Waterford's sense of running a bit on empty. But Cork's humiliating reversion to the whipping boys of four years ago may have been partly contrived – or not but it's impossible to view their campaign in the same light and a massive statement, not really possible in this match, will be required if they reach the Munster final. Waterford had their own travails, effectively losing to Tipperary despite a handicap in the shape of a burst of early scores. Second only to Limerick in terms of scores conceded, Peter Queally's team also are the province's least productive attackers. In their favour is that for the first time in this format they go into the last day with a chance of reaching the All-Ireland stages. Assuming that Cork are appropriately stung by last week, they should bring more dynamism to this task. With the atmosphere of a full and urgent venue, the league winners are likely to exert enough pressure to outscore the visitors, ideally by rediscovering their goal touch. Any misfiring will be an invitation to further disaster. Verdict: Cork
