Under-10 Camogie
On Saturday5th April, Horeswood fielded a camogie team after a gap of many years. The Under-10 team faced Fathye Harriers in the Under-10 league on a bright, sunny morning and emerged winners on a 7-4 to 2-0 scoreline.
Coiste Fixtures
All the fixtures from Under-12 to Minor are now available on the Coiste fixtures page.
Ladies' League Fixtures
See the Ladies' Fixtures page for details of upcoming Senior, Intermediate and U-14 games
Sean na Ghael
Friday 14th March saw the inaugural Seanna Ghael event in the New Complex in Horeswood. The initiative, which was the brainchild of Michael Duffin, saw over twenty former players assemble for night of song, story and refreshment. Travel was provided if necessary, though Michael Duffin was fortunate that Sim Hickey found his own way from Kildare!
The evening was catered by Theresa Duffin and Margie Kane and what a spread they provided. Many thanks for their efforts and good humour throughout.
A much appreciated Mary Power provided the musical entertainment to rapt attention and several of the Seanna Gael gave those attending a song or two. Jim Foley of Ballykelly regaled all with yarns and stories, several of which placed the men of Campile village in poor light. An all-points bulletin has surely been issued for any sightings of Jim in the village. Victor Murphy, in his incarnation as David Bailey, took photos throughout the night. We hope to post same at a later date.
As the end of the night approached former Chairman, Derry Clancy, on behalf of the Seanna Ghael, was gracious in his appreciation of the event and its success.We look forward to building on the success of the evening at some time in the future.
Coiste na nÓg Championships
The Underage Championships will begin shortly and you can find divisional status and opponents on the Coiste fixtures page. Fixtures will be posted when they come to hand.
Tommy Murphy Cup
Horeswood will play Clongeen in a replay of the semi-final of the Tommy Murphy Cup on Wednesday 12th March at 8pm, in Horeswood
Championship Draws
Horeswood have been drawn against Clongeen, Castletown and St. Martin's in Group B of the WFC Oil Senior Football Champioship.
In the Wall Scaffolding Junior Hurling Championship, we have been drawn with Buffer's Alley, Crossabeg-Ballymurn and Clongeen and will participate in Group A.
The full draw is as follows:
Senior Football Groups
Junior Hurling Groups
Progressive 45
Horeswood G.A.A. Club will host a Progressive 45 card game in the new complex every Friday night at 8.45pm.
Under-21
Horeswood and St. James' have decided to amalgamate at Under-21 level in both hurling and football.
Committee Meetings
Executive Committee: First Tuesday of the month
Coiste Committee: Second Tuesday of the month
Coiste na nÓg A.G.M.
- A relatively small crowd attended the A.G.M. of Coiste na nÓg on 18th January. Following the Chairman's welcome, Secretary Willie Tector submitted his report. In terms of titles won 2007 proved more successful than the previous year and the Secretary congratulated the Under-12 footballers, their manager, Anthony Rowe and his selectors on their County title.
Tribute was payed to Anne Parker whose untimely death occurred during the year.
The success of the Horeswood Hoodies was highlighted and special mention was made of Eileen O'Sullivan's contributionto the venture.
Denis Cadogan was congratulated on his much deserved Coiste District award.
The Christmas Party was given praise as was the contibution made by its organisers, Majella Cummins and Trish Hayes, both of whom are prime movers in the establishment of the newly formed Camogie Club. Willie congratulated all those involved in the formation and running of the Camogie Club.
Chairman Billy O'Shea followed with his address and began by extending his sympathies to all families that had suffered a loss during the year. He then complimented the indoor arena and highlighted the opportunities it offers.
All managers and selectors were thanked and comlimented for their work and commitment. The Coiste Committee was also thanked and mention was made of the good spirit within the group.
Eileen O'Sullivan was commendedand thanked for the successful promotion of the Horeswood Hoodie. The Chairman remarked the sense of identity that accrued from the wearing of the garment which was especially evident at the Under-12 Football final in Taghmon.
Treasurer Pat Hunt then presented his report. A detailed and comprehensive account was given showing a surplus at the end of year .
Managers and selectors were then appointed as follows:
Under-8: Pat Hunt, Michael Murphy, Eileen O'Sullivan, Noel Nolan, Adrian Mernagh, Rory Crosbie
Under-10: Stephen O'Connor, David Knight, Michael Shalloe, John Ronan, Fergal McWilliams
Under-12 Football: Anthony Rowe
Under-12 Hurling: Martin Kehoe, George Hearn
Under-14: Billy O'Shea, Tommy Norris, Martin Kehoe
Under-16: Deferred
Minor Hurling: Niall O'Connor
Minor Football: Thomas Hendrick
The Club Officers were then elected as follows:
Chairman: Billy O'Shea (outgoing)
Secretary: Willie Tector (outgoing)
Treasurer: Pat Hunt (outgoing)
P.R.O. Stephen O'Connor (outgoing)
Registrar: Margaret Furlong
Co. Board Rep. Denis Cadogan (outgoing)
The position of Coaching Officer had been transferred from the Adult Club to fall within the remit of Coiste na nÓg.
Coaching Officer: Pat Cummins
Coiste Rep. on Exective Committee: Willie Tector
The position of Squad Liason Officer was referred to Committee.
The Coiste na nÓg Committee was completed as follows:
Ray Daniels, Eileen O'Sullivan, Majella Cummins, Trish Hayes, Susan Kent, Joe Bridges.
Outgoing member Margaret Waters stood down and was thanked by the Chairman for her contribution.
Under A.O.B. the issue of the Camogie Club's status was raised. The Camogie Club informed the meeting that it was their intention to stand alone in the wish that they would be included in any plans for the parish. Spokeswoman Majella Cummins also invited anyone who could offer assistance.
Susan Kent wished the Camogie Club well for the coming year.
Horeswood Chairman John Kenny compilmented the smooth running of the meeting and outlined plans for events in the future including the official opening of the new facilities on 5th May.
Chairman Bily O'Shea thanked those in attendance and closed the meeting.
Committee meetings will be held on every second Tuesday of the Month at 7.30pm
Senior Football O'Byrne Cup
Wexford v Carlow 8pm
Horeswood play hosts to the O'Byrne Cup Quarter Final between Wexford and Carlow tonight (15-01-08) at 8pm.
New Ross District Coiste na nÓg Awards
Denis Cadogan was the recipient of the Horeswood nomination for the award for services rendered to underage Gaelic Games and received his accolade at the Annual New Ross District Coiste Awards Dinner in the Horse and Hound on 1st December. No one could dispute the worthiness of this award: his work at local, district and county levels is widely acknowledged and performed with a dynamism few could match. Congratulations Denis.
Horeswood G.A.A. Club A.G.M.
Horeswood G.A.A. Club held its AGM on Friday 23rd November. A large attendance assembled in the new Meeting Room in the indoor complex. The club would like to thank all those who attended. It was especially encouraging to see a lot of the players present.
Secretary's Report
John Kenny, in his Secretary's Report, summarised the year on the playing fields. The Senior Football campaign began in great hope and expectation and it was noted how injuries and the vagaries of the league system mitigated against us when we exited after the game against Ballyhogue. Nothwithstanding that, the squad did win the Premier C division of the League.
The Junior B Footballers maintained their league status despite some difficulties in fielding teams.
John went on to give credit to hurling mentors Declan O'Hanlon and Niall O'Connor for the progress made with the Juni0r team which retained its league status and made it to the final of the 'B' Championship.
The difficulty the Club found fielding Junior B teams was addressed and John recommended that a sub-committeee consisting of the Junior B management teams should tackle the issue.
The Ladies' Football Club were the success of the year. Their League and Junior Championship victories were testament to the hard work put in by the players, management and committee. The Under-12 Girls also won a Rackard League title.
The Report then dealt with activities off the pitch. The palpable success of the Development Committee was commended: the completion of the meeting room, dressing rooms and showers in the indoor complex and the placing of a glass wall in the handball alley. Thanks was extended to all those who had helped in the work with a special mention for George Hearn and Ger Breen.
Gratitude was extended to Jimmy Murphy in his role as Model County Draw co-ordinator.
The Golf Classic proved a great success and John thanked his sub-committee for their contribution ot its success. John also thanked the Club for its decision to allow a share of the procedds to go to the Sunshine Homes hospice for sick children project.
Our main sponsors, Hart's of Campile, were thanked for their support, as was the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross and others who made financial contributuions to the Club.
Thanks were offered to Sean Clancy and his Membership Committee for their work on increasing membership.
The newly formed Camogie Club was praise for its recent strides.
Congratulations were extended to all those who represented Wexford during the year and special mention was made of Ciaran Deely who honoured the Club as captain of the Wexford Senior Football team.
The success of the Horeswood Hoodie was credited to Eileen O'Sullivan for all her hard work. Over 300 hoodies have now been sold.
Special mention was made of the late Anne Parker whose contribution to the progress of Horeswood GAA Club both on and off the field was enormous.
After eight years in the post John annonced that he was stepping down from the role. He thanked all those he had worked with, especially the two chaimen he has worked with, Owen O'Connor and Michael Duffin.
The Club would like to thank John for the contribution he has made as Secretary.
Chairman's Report
As with John, Chairman Michael Duffin also made a valedictory speech. After seven years in the job, Mick too, was standing down.
Michael thanked all those who had made a contribution to Horeswood GAA Club in the past year. He thanked John Kenny for his work on the successful Golf Classic and Jimmy Murphyfor co-ordinating the Model County Draw. He also wished Jimmy a speedy recovery.
He congratulated all those who represented Wexford with special mention of Wexford Senior Football captain, Ciaran Deely.
The Chairman then detailed the various campaigns on the field. Our Senior Football experience was described as a bitter pill from which we should learn. He reiterated his belief that another County title was within our grasp.
Our appearance in the Junior Hurling 'B' Championship Final was refered to, as was the difficulty faced in fielding Junior B teams. Clongeen's record; 2 football championships and the above mentioned Hurling 'B' title was presented as an example of operating with success in a number of areas.
Moving onto Development, Mick thanked all those who had contributed and encouraged more people to partake in the development and the facilities. It was his firm wish that development never stops.
The efforts all those involved in Horeswood Coiste na nÓg were thanked as was the Ladies' Football Club for their contribution throughout the year> The Ladies were also congratulated on their successful year on the playing fields.
The Scor team which won the Senior Quiz title was also congratulated.
Gratitude was extended to an effective Committee, especially Sean Clancy's Membership sub-committee and Larry O'Brien's handling of equipment and catering.
Hart's was thanked for its sponsorship of the Club.
Mick thanked the Secretary and Treasurer who helped make his job easier. The Chairman indicated that the club we have is the club we make ourselves and that things are better well done than well said. He emphasised the importance of community service and then signed off.
The Club would like to extend its thanks to Michael for the immense amount of work put in during a very busy period.
Officers
Patrons: Frs. Kenny and French
President: Derry Clancy
Vice-presidents: Victor Murphy, Jimmy Murphy, John Hearn
The position of Chairman was contested by John Kenny and Pat Cummins. Votes were cast and, after tellers Billy Molloy and Alan O'Reilly had counted them, John Kenny was declared Chairman. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer were also vacant.
Chairman: John Kenny
Vice-chairman: Larry O'Brien
Secretary: Stephen O'Connor
Assistant secretary: Ger Kehoe
Treasurer: George Whelan
Assistant treasurer: John Wallace
P.R.O.: Stephen O'Connor
Co. Board Rep.: Larry O'Brien (outgoing)
District Rep.: Denis Cadogan
Insurance Officer: Padraig Kehoe
Membership Officer: Sean Clancy
Scor Officer; Pat Walsh
Executive Committee:
The above plus
Sean Lyng
Ger Breen
Lar Quinn
Tom Grennan
Michael Duffin
George Hearn
Willie Tector (all outgoing)
Pat Parker
Players' Rep.:Mark McCauley
Ladies' Football Rep. : Siobhan Murphy
Managers
Senior Football: Mick Walsh
Selectors: Larry O'Brien Michael Duffin
Junior B Football: James Kinsella
Selectors: Mark McCauley, Alan O'Reilly
Under-21 Football: Refered to Committee
Junior Hurling: Declan O'Hanlon
Selectors: Stephen O'Connor
U-21 Hurling: Refered to Committee
Fees
Fees were set as follows:
Player: 60.00
Student: 25.00
Non-player:20.00
Under A.O.B., it was decided that the Membership ncommitteee should look at the possibility of introducing a family membership.
The Club would like to thank Mick Duffin, John Kenny and Thomas Cummins for all the service they have given to Horeswood GAA Club and to wish all the Officers and Commitees well for the coming year.
Events
The Ladies' Football Club is holding their Christmas Party in Hart's on 3rd December at 8.30pm.
Ladies' Football AGM
The Ladies' Football Club held their AGM on Friday 23rd November in the salubrious surroundings of the new Meeting Room in the indoor complex. Chairperson Siobhan Murphy recounted a very successful year on the field, taking the Junior title, League Championship and Under-12 Rackard League. Praise and gratitude were extended to managers Jimmy Shannon and Margaret Kavanagh and to the organisational skills of Secretary, Adrianne Parker. Injured players, Yvonne Kehoe and Ailish O'Hanlon were wished a full and speedy recovery.
The election of Officers proceded as follows:
Chairperson: Siobhan Murphy
Vice-chairperson: Brita Shannon
Secretary: Adrianne Parker
Vie-secretary: Linda Hearn
Treasurer: Susan Kent
Vice-treasurer: Sandra Dunne
P.R.O. Sandra Dunne
Child Liason Officer: Margaret Kavanagh
Horeswood G.A.A. Executive Delegate: Siobhan Murphy
Managers
The Senior and Intermediate Manager: Jimmy Shannon
Assistant Manager: Ger Mullery
Under-16 Managers: Linda Hearn and Sandra Dunne
Under-14 Managers: Jenny Ryan and Adrianne Parker
Under-12 Manager: Margaret Kavanagh
Coiste na nÓg A.G.M.
The Coiste na nÓg AGM will take place on Friday 18th,January 2008. Parents are especially invited.
All meetings will be held in the new meeting room in the indoor complex.
Rackard League
Congratulations to Horeswood Girl's Football team which won the Rackard League with a comprehensive victory over Blackwater in their replayed final.
Club Fixture Discussion Document
The Player Welfare manager, Padraig Duffy, has issued a set of proposals to improve the lot of clubs and their players with regard to the playing of games during the season. County Boards have been asked to discuss these proposals. The document is available by clicking this link:
Hoodies
Orders are now being taken for a range of hoodies which the club will supply. The hoodies, made by O'Neill's, are of good quality and carry the club colours and crest.
Sizes: Age 5-11 €28.00
Age 13-14 €33.00
Adult (Sm., M., Lg. and Extra Large) €38.00
Coiste na nÓg
Coisten na nÓg Committee meetings will now be held on the first Wednesday of every month.
Membership
We would like point out that membership is now due.
Development
The committee to run the Childcare facility has been finalised and is composed of the following: Trish Byrne, Mary Byrne, Carol kent, Caroline Whelan, Bonnie O'Sullivan, Sarah Corish, Vanessa Mehigan and Rose Breen. A nominee from the club will be appointed shortly.
Enrolments have been accepted for the centre's opening in September and advertisements have been placed for manager, room leader and part-time childcare workers.
Heating in the centre will be provided by solar energy panels.
Club Award
For the second year in succession Horeswood GAA Club has been honoured with the New Ross District Club of the Year award.
Camogie Club
Majella Cummins has set up a camogie club in the near future and would welcome any help from any quarter.
District Award
Congratulations to Ger McWilliams who is the recipient of District Award for services rendered to Horeswood GAA Club.
People of the Year Awards
Horeswood would like to congratulate Denis Cadogan on his much deserved nomination for the People of the Year awards. The club itself well knows the merit of this nomination.
(Player) Statistics in Senior Championship Football
Horeswood has played 37 games since gaining Senior status. We have won 20, drawn 3, and lost 14. Total score = 37-370 and total conceded = 4-339, which gives an average of 13 points scored in each game and 12.4 points conceded in each game.
We didn't score any goals in 15 games and didn't concede any in 14 games.
Player |
Matches Played (Sub) |
Scores |
Leigh O'Brien |
31 |
6-82 |
Darren O'Reilly |
31 |
1-4 |
Steven Collins |
31 |
0-1 |
Ciaran Deely |
30 |
1-38 |
David Shannon |
29 (3) |
4-100 |
Mark O'Brien |
18 |
0-2 |
Niall Murphy |
14 (1) |
|
Derek O'Reilly |
25 (3) |
4-23 |
Padraig O'Sullivan |
- (1) |
|
Stuart Parker |
17 (1) |
0-2 |
David Ryan |
- (1) |
|
Liam Ryan |
- (3) |
|
Darren Shannon |
19 (4) |
0-6 |
Jim Wall |
17(8) |
3-10 |
John Walsh |
9 (4) |
1-3 |
Gary Conway |
7 (1) |
0-1 |
Eugene Murphy |
18 (3) |
|
Billy Molloy
|
- (5) |
|
Pat McGovern |
3 (2) |
|
Mark McCauley |
- (1) |
|
Mark Kent |
6 |
|
Padraig Kehoe |
24 (2) |
|
Albert Kehoe |
10 (3) |
|
Stephen Hunt |
3 (1) |
0-1 |
Thomas Howlin |
15 (2) |
1-4 |
James Howlin |
9 |
|
Brendan Howlett |
- (1) |
|
Thomas Hendrick |
12 (2) |
0-5 |
Jonathan Hearn |
26 |
|
George Hearn |
- (1) |
|
Trevor Hayes |
16 (5) |
|
Diarmuid Hartley |
18 |
|
Jim Grennan |
2 |
|
Michael Dunne |
2 |
|
Sean Conroy |
4 |
|
Niall Collins |
26 (2) |
1-16 |
John Byrne |
- (1) |
|
Liam Bowe |
14 (2) |
7-8 |
Brian Bowe |
12 (4) |
0-6 |
P.J. Banville |
17 (7) |
5-36 |
Barry Hearn |
9 (5) |
0-6 |
District Award
Congratulations to Club chairman, Michael Duffin, who was in receipt of a District Coiste na nOg award in recognition of his services to underage games. Well deserved.
County Final DVD
Copies of the Horeswood's Senior Final victory over Adamstown are available at the reasonable price of 20 Euros from May and Denis Cadogan. Contact them on 388352.