National Forum

Wexford Club Hurling 2025

(Oldest Posts First) - Go To The Latest Post


Replying To bloodandbandage:  "https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41758427.html Good read lads!"
Thanks BandB

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17820 - 12/12/2025 15:54:25    2648139

Link

Replying To Viking66:  "Think he was u20 at the start of the year. Not sure though. Don't know if he turned down a call up. But he seems to have been a late developer, he was ok last year at Intermediate but not outstanding when I saw them. And he didnt hurl county minor."
Late developer ? One of Rathnure top performers all year from start of club league games. Cant become that good overnight. Maybe they just skipped him as like you say he did not play County Minor. And decided bringing in 8 County minors from 2024 was better than looking out for late developers. A certain Charlie Mooney not too bad either and was not part of the U20 County panel . Anyway loads of examples out there of fellas up to the age that played very well at the top level only Months after the 20s lost to Laois. And nearly all didn't play Minor..

Paull (Wexford) - Posts: 236 - 12/12/2025 16:29:00    2648148

Link

Replying To Timbertony:  "Lawlor & Ryan are massive losses for KK. Thought TJ looked on his last legs in the club game last week They will just get on with it though. On the face of it, all the Leinster teams look like they will struggle next year to compete for an AI but I guess Tipp showed fortunes can change quickly with a committed group of players and management.

In terms of having a committed group of Wexford players next year, the rumour mill is concerning for sure. Unlike Tipp we don't have young guys stepping out of successful underage squads to push older lads off the panel. There might be a few like Barrett and Barry O'Connor who are good enough to be on a championship panel but not many.

Many of those in the first group above have been riddled with injuries for a few seasons now, Mac and Liam Ryan. If the body isn't able for playing week to week, like the round robin calls for, then I could understand if they walked away. Shane Reck would be a massive loss, he's our best defender/man marker. Id like to think he has more to give. The two other Gorey lads have been given every chance but have never consistently brought their club form to county level."
Tbf, even Shane Reck didn't play a lot of minutes last year, think people would also best advised to remember just how little Jippo and Mac player across the last two years as well, they're losses for sure but they've essentially been losses for a while now

McGuckian is great physically and has a great mentality but I just don't think he's a senior inter-county hurler. Dunbar is a little bit of loss, still has something to contribute but he has been around for a while and hasn't nailed down a spot, same goes for Mikie Dwyer. Eoin Ryan low-key a big loss there, think he's been a real plus point for us in 2024 and 2025

Have to remember that the following are still young and should all be still improving:

Cian Molloy
Richie Lawlor
Tucker Kinsella
Cian Byrne
Corey Byrne-Dunbar
Conor Foley
Darragh Kehoe
Eoin Whelan
Jack Redmond
Luke Codd
Éamon Wickham
Seán Rowley
Simon Roche
Cillian Byrne
Michael Dundon
Darragh Carley
Oisín Pepper
David Codd

Don't know what's his status but saw someone on here say that Paudie Foley is back training. Now he would be a game-changer alright, the spine of our defence hasn't really been the same ever since he left

Could also bring back the likes of Conor Forman and Mike Kelly back into the squad and then could maybe introduce the likes of Mike Coleman, Seán Cooper and then one of the Doyles from Davidstown

ElGranSenor (Wexford) - Posts: 737 - 12/12/2025 17:31:43    2648155

Link

Replying To bloodandbandage:  "https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41758427.html Good read lads!"
That was brilliant, thanks for sharing!

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4086 - 12/12/2025 21:50:24    2648169

Link

Replying To Paull:  "Late developer ? One of Rathnure top performers all year from start of club league games. Cant become that good overnight. Maybe they just skipped him as like you say he did not play County Minor. And decided bringing in 8 County minors from 2024 was better than looking out for late developers. A certain Charlie Mooney not too bad either and was not part of the U20 County panel . Anyway loads of examples out there of fellas up to the age that played very well at the top level only Months after the 20s lost to Laois. And nearly all didn't play Minor.."
Charlie Mooney did play club minor last year. And didnt stand out last year to the public either, as he wasnt allowed to play adult as he was still a minor. He wasnt on the county u19 panel last year either. Afaik hes on the u20 panel this year.
Hindsight is all very well, but a year ago, more even, when the u20 team/panel was picked neither of the 2 lads had stood out to me at any stage, and Id watch alot of Intermediate games. And obviously hadn't stood out to the u20 selectors. Or maybe had, but had turned down the invitation.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17820 - 13/12/2025 08:49:55    2648182

Link

Replying To ElGranSenor:  "Tbf, even Shane Reck didn't play a lot of minutes last year, think people would also best advised to remember just how little Jippo and Mac player across the last two years as well, they're losses for sure but they've essentially been losses for a while now

McGuckian is great physically and has a great mentality but I just don't think he's a senior inter-county hurler. Dunbar is a little bit of loss, still has something to contribute but he has been around for a while and hasn't nailed down a spot, same goes for Mikie Dwyer. Eoin Ryan low-key a big loss there, think he's been a real plus point for us in 2024 and 2025

Have to remember that the following are still young and should all be still improving:

Cian Molloy
Richie Lawlor
Tucker Kinsella
Cian Byrne
Corey Byrne-Dunbar
Conor Foley
Darragh Kehoe
Eoin Whelan
Jack Redmond
Luke Codd
Éamon Wickham
Seán Rowley
Simon Roche
Cillian Byrne
Michael Dundon
Darragh Carley
Oisín Pepper
David Codd

Don't know what's his status but saw someone on here say that Paudie Foley is back training. Now he would be a game-changer alright, the spine of our defence hasn't really been the same ever since he left

Could also bring back the likes of Conor Forman and Mike Kelly back into the squad and then could maybe introduce the likes of Mike Coleman, Seán Cooper and then one of the Doyles from Davidstown"
Paudie played wingback last time he was in the Senior panel. Conor Firman was a cornerback. Agree both would be an addition.
Mike Kelly never left the squad. Think Cathal Parker is still on the panel from last year too.
You missed out James Byrne and Niall Murphy in your list of younger players also, both terrific hurlers and only a year or 2 older than many on your list. Joe Conroy and Mossy Murphy good hurlers who were county u20 in 2021. Pad O'Connor off that team usually scores well for Blackwater too. Lads who have looked good at Intermediate.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17820 - 13/12/2025 09:37:34    2648187

Link

Replying To Viking66:  "I'm not going to speculate, there's really no point, but from what Ive been told at least one of your first list will play next year. Your 2nd list has nearly more lads who definitely won't play than your first list, but one will commit. And Id be surprised if your last 3 lads don't play next year."
Indo are reporting Eoin Ryan and McGuckian have opted out of the panel for 2026. Mac, Liam Ryan and Dunbar still doubtful as expected, both Recks to return and both Foley's to stay away. Surprised with the first two stepping away, two committed lads but both struggled with the step up I thought. Not much surprise or news with the rest of those named.

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/wexford-hurling-boss-keith-rossiter-faces-anxious-wait-with-future-of-several-star-players-up-in-the-air-for-2026/a1783361949.html

Timbertony (Wexford) - Posts: 476 - 15/12/2025 17:10:09    2648440

Link

Replying To Viking66:  "Paudie played wingback last time he was in the Senior panel. Conor Firman was a cornerback. Agree both would be an addition.
Mike Kelly never left the squad. Think Cathal Parker is still on the panel from last year too.
You missed out James Byrne and Niall Murphy in your list of younger players also, both terrific hurlers and only a year or 2 older than many on your list. Joe Conroy and Mossy Murphy good hurlers who were county u20 in 2021. Pad O'Connor off that team usually scores well for Blackwater too. Lads who have looked good at Intermediate."
Joe Conroy for the Wex panel? Here Viking.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 924 - 16/12/2025 16:37:41    2648573

Link

Replying To countyman2022:  "Joe Conroy for the Wex panel? Here Viking."
He looked good against Blackwater and the Jimmy's.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17820 - 16/12/2025 19:46:08    2648585

Link

Replying To countyman2022:  "Joe Conroy for the Wex panel? Here Viking."
What type of player are you looking for? The days of a club player coming in and making an immediate impact at county senior are gone.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4086 - 17/12/2025 09:55:05    2648608

Link

Replying To Doylerwex:  "What type of player are you looking for? The days of a club player coming in and making an immediate impact at county senior are gone."
It would take an exceptional club player to come in an make an immediate impact particularly in the championship. Normally our best players are exceptional young players that go straight into the starting 15 after they finish/ still playing underage or they work their way in as fringe players at first and eventually cement themselves as starters

Afinestick96 (Wexford) - Posts: 782 - 17/12/2025 10:35:08    2648617

Link

Replying To Doylerwex:  "What type of player are you looking for? The days of a club player coming in and making an immediate impact at county senior are gone."
I'm not suggesting for 1 minute that Joe Conroy or any other lad in his early 20s would definitely make an impact this coming season. Some might ok if we are very lucky. There are usually/hopefully 50 odd lads in getting a look at this time of year. Alot like Joe Conroy wouldve hurled underage for Wexford. He hurled up to u20 for example. And any that show promise will be kept on the 40 odd lads in January. The others would be given S and C programmes if they want them, and work-ons likewise. If lads are looking for ready made county players to jump up to the Senior team straight from club I agree they are even more optimistic than I am. But if you don't bring lads in and try to develop them then they never will make that jump, especially if they hurl for clubs down the grades.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17820 - 17/12/2025 10:37:10    2648618

Link

Replying To Viking66:  "He looked good against Blackwater and the Jimmy's."
Blackwater, an absolute putrid intermediate team! come on lads.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 924 - 17/12/2025 11:34:34    2648629

Link

Replying To Viking66:  "I'm not suggesting for 1 minute that Joe Conroy or any other lad in his early 20s would definitely make an impact this coming season. Some might ok if we are very lucky. There are usually/hopefully 50 odd lads in getting a look at this time of year. Alot like Joe Conroy wouldve hurled underage for Wexford. He hurled up to u20 for example. And any that show promise will be kept on the 40 odd lads in January. The others would be given S and C programmes if they want them, and work-ons likewise. If lads are looking for ready made county players to jump up to the Senior team straight from club I agree they are even more optimistic than I am. But if you don't bring lads in and try to develop them then they never will make that jump, especially if they hurl for clubs down the grades."
My post might not have been that clear. I was agreeing with you. Nowadays they have to be in the extended panel doing s and c for a season or 2 before you'd even give them a chance, although this year our hand might be forced to some extent.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4086 - 17/12/2025 13:31:46    2648660

Link