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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth Senior Club Hurling Championship final looks set to go ahead on Sunday as planned
The Louth County Board was asked by The Argus/Drogheda Independent on Friday morning for a statement regarding the decision made by Leinster Council and the implications - if any - it could have for the player and the status of Sunday's final. The media query was ignored with the county board remaining silent. The only indication that the game was still going ahead came at around 11pm on Friday night in a Louth GAA Facebook post which stated: 'It's nearly Louth SHC Final day. St Fechins v Naomh Moninne with it all on the line.' It advises the you can pick up your official match programme for €5 and that the game will be shown live on Clubber with details to follow. An accompanying image advises the game will take place at the Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda on Sunday at 3.30pm Fox transferred to the Termonfeckin outfit before the Championship started in July and played in the opening round clash against Naomh Moninne, scoring six points in a 2-18 to 1-14 victory. The former Belmont man then hit 0-5 in the second round drawn game against Knockbridge which qualified them for Sunday's final in Drogheda. Knockbridge subsequently lost to Naomh Moninne who claimed the other final spot. It's understood that Knockbridge raised concerns about the transfer and their appeal was upheld by Leinster Council.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth Senior Hurling Championship final in doubt after Leinster Council ruling
Fox transferred to the Termonfeckin outfit before the Championship started and played in the opening round clash against Naomh Moninne, scoring six points in a 2-18 to 1-14 victory. The former Belmont man then hit 0-5 in the second round drawn game against Knockbridge which qualified them for Sunday's final in Drogheda. Knockbridge subsequently lost to Naomh Moninne who claimed the other final spot. It's understood that Knockbridge raised concerns about the transfer and their appeal was upheld by Leinster Council. Sunday's final is due to take place at the Integral GAA Grounds in Drogheda at 3.30pm but with Knockbridge's appeal upheld, it does raise the question will the game go ahead. The Argus/Drogheda Independent asked the Louth County Board on Friday morning for a statement regarding the decision made by Leinster Council and the implications – if any – it will have for the player and the status of Sunday's final. As yet, there has been no response from the Louth County Board.
RTÉ News
04-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Laois hurling focusing on youth development
Four years ago, the Cuchulainn and Setanta Laois hurling development programmes that were started by Pat Critchley and Cheddar Plunkett were reactivated. The programmes worked well the first time around, with the first batch off the production line reaching the Leinster minor final of 2013. Following their reactivation in 2021, the development camps are continuing to harness young talent. In the past week, they have just finished programmes for players from under-10 through to under-13. They catered for 360 young hurlers in a six-week module. "The great thing is that they are also developing coaches as well as players," says Laois hurling chair and former underage manager, camogie boss, county board delegate and Camross man Mattie Collier. "Our under-13 group will now have their first game against Offaly this Sunday and they will be going to Croke Park afterwards for the Joe MacDonagh final against Kildare." Sunday's final is huge for Laois. They lost narrowly to Offaly in last year's Joe MacDonagh Cup final, creating over 40 scoring chances but also having 19 wides. Collier is hoping that the experience and pain of losing that game can spur them on this time around. "It would be huge for the promotion of hurling in the county," he says. "We struggle to get players from non-hurling areas but we have a club alignment programme now, where anyone who wants to play hurling, but comes from a football area, has a direct pathway to a hurling club. That will help participation in football areas. "We also have a full-time head of athletic development in Tom Hargoves, whom all our squads have access to. "We are very lucky to have appointed Shane Keegan as our head of games and development and he is doing great work. "And in addition, we have a new games promotion officer programme in conjunction with the Leinster Council and at the moment we have eight coaches covering 13 dual and hurling clubs and hopefully we will have each one of them covered very soon. "So, there is a lot of good work going on and slowly but surely they are all small steps in the right direction. "It will take time. I remember Paudie Butler (former GAA head of hurling) saying that he was asked one day how an under-12 season went. 'Come back and tell me in 10 years' was the reply. The work that is going on now will take time to pay dividends, but we are hoping it will. "A win on Sunday would be a huge boost, though and it would put us back in the Leinster Championship, where we feel we belong. "I would say well done to the Leinster Council with their ticket giveaway for kids. There will be a huge crowd there and for our kids to see Laois win a cup in Croke Park would be massive in a promotional way. You would be building on kids' dreams." For the future development of Laois, Collier would like to see the tiered structure at senior level introduced at underage. "It's time to do it at minor and under-20 level now," he says. "With Galway in the under-20, the chances of ourselves, Carlow, Westmeath or Kildare getting to a final are slim. But to play the likes of Kildare in a tier two final and get back into the championship proper would be better. "For us any way we can get better is the way we should go. And we are doing that. Our under-15 team beat Limerick last year. "This year's under-16 Celtic Challenge side are playing their final against Meath in Abbotstown this weekend. "Also, this year our minors won three group games and our under-20s beat Wexford before we lost to Kilkenny. "At senior level, Tommy Fitzgerald and his management team are doing a great job and I suppose everyone in Laois would also like to wish Darren Gleeson (initially named Laois manager before stepping down to focus on his treatment) every best thought in his battle with illness. "Sunday is a big one for us. Kildare are a really good team and it won't be easy. But we have been there before and hopefully that could help the lads."
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
GAA take drastic action to fill Leinster hurling final amid RTE pundits arguing it should be taken OUT of Croke Park
THE Leinster Council are gifting 20,000 tickets for its upcoming hurling final to underage GAA teams. While batches of free tickets are often made available to the next generation of Gaelic football and hurling players, that is a particularly sizeable quantity. 2 TJ Reid, Derek Lyng and Co await Galway on Sunday week 2 Joe Canning said on Sunday that he'd 'love' to see it moved to a smaller ground to ensure it has a good atmosphere Credit: @TheSundayGame It would appear to be a proactive measure given doubts over how many fans from Galway and Kilkenny will take on the hefty expense of venturing up to Dublin for the June 8 decider. After Speaking on The Sunday Game Live, the Galway great reasoned: "I'd love to see it out of Croke Park, being honest about it. "I think the whole atmosphere…it's too big for the crowd that shows up for a Leinster final. Imagine a full Tullamore or Portlaoise instead? Read More On GAA "You'd get a full house there alright. Remember we played you guys there a few times? (At which point he beckoned to Jackie Tyrrell who was nodding in agreement beside him). "It would add to the whole thing. At a smaller ground you'll get a better atmosphere - and it's not going all the way up to Dublin. "But having said that it's great to get a day out in Croke Park." The moment was clipped by The Sunday Game's social team and judging off the replies, Canning's suggestion received broad support. Most read in GAA Hurling Conor Counihan threw another potential setting into the mix, tweeting: "Thurles would be ideal. "Smack bang between both counties and so easily accessible. RTE pundit Joe Canning urges GAA to make huge change for Leinster hurling final as fans 'totally agree' "And before anyone says Thurles isn't in Leinster, both sides played in Leinster final replay in Thurles before (in 2018)." Upon yesterday's announcement, Leinster Council chairman Derek Kent explained the details around it with applications required by 12pm on June 4. He outlined: "This is a celebration of our young players and an investment in the future of our games. "We want every child involved in GAA to feel connected to the bigger picture – to see our players in action, feel the energy of championship days, and be inspired their hurling heroes. "By offering 20,000 free tickets to our players, we're not only giving them a great day out, we're showing them they belong to something special." The giveaway is open to groups of 10 kids comprised of the U14 age grade or younger. Each group must be accompanied by a minimum of two adults. The Leinster football equivalent certainly benefited from
Extra.ie
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Leinster gifting 20,000 tickets for hurling final
The Leinster Council have made available 20,000 free tickets for underage teams to the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Galway on Sunday, June 8. The initiative is part of Leinster GAA's 'ongoing commitment to youth participation and community engagement, providing young players with the opportunity to experience the excitement and atmosphere of Senior Hurling Championship match days.' Eligible groups must consist of a minimum of 10 children (U14 or younger) and be accompanied by at least two supervising adults per group (one adult per 10 children). The Leinster Council have made available 20,000 free tickets for underage teams to the senior hurling final between Kilkenny and Galway. Pic: INPHO/Leah Scholes Applications have to be submitted before noon on Wednesday, June 4. Leinster chairman Derek Kent said: 'This is a celebration of our young players and an investment in the future of our games. 'We want every child involved in GAA to feel connected to the bigger picture – to see our players in action, feel the energy of championship days, and be inspired their Hurling heroes. 'By offering 20,000 free tickets to our players, we're not only giving them a great day out, we're showing them they belong to something special.'
