Hurling and Football Coaching Course
Horeswood GAA will host a Level 1 Hurling and Football Coaching Course beginning on Monday March 5th at 7.30pm
he course will run for 4 weeks on Monday and Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm each night.
You must have completed the Foundation Level to access this course
Anyone interested in attending can contact
Brian Molloy - 087 662 1411 or
Willie Tector - 087 688 3499
Horeswood GAA Dinner Dance and Medal Presentation
Horeswood GAA will hold their dinner dance and medal presentation for the Senior Football, Junior Hurling and Tommy Murphy Cup teams in the Brandon House Hotel in New Ross on Saturday 18th February at 8pm.
Music will be provided by Compect and there will also be a late bar.
Tickets are priced €30 and are available from all committee members
Horeswood Ladies Football AGM
The Horeswood Ladies Football AGM was held recently and the following officers were elected.
Election of Officers
- Chairperson : Siobhan Murphy
- Secretary : Andrea Cooney Rowe
- Assistant Secretary : Lucy Murphy
- Treasurer : Kaitriona Howlin
- Assistant Treasurer : Mag Howlin
- P.R.O. : Avril Mullery
- Registrar : Catherine Byrne
- Child Liason Officer : Siobhan Murphy
- Culture and Languages Officer : Avril Mullery
The committee for 2012 will be the above officers plus
- John Whitty
- Nuala Larkin
- Jenny Ryan
- Adrianne Parker
- Jean O'Reilly
- Emer Kehoe
- Teresa Walsh
Horeswood GAA AGM
The Horeswood GAA club AGM will take place on Saturday January 14th at 7.30pm in the Indoor Complex.
All are welcome.
Ladies Football AGM
Horeswood Ladies Football Club will hold their AGM on Friday January 6th in the indoor sports complex at 8pm.
As we had a successful year we ask for parents of players and senior players to attend and anyone that is interested in helping with the running of the club.
We would also like to wish a Happy New Year to all and thanks for supporting our club.
Ger Breen receives Coiste na nóg Award
Ger comes from strong GAA background. Father Jimmy played midfield on the first ever Horeswood team to win a county title- Minor Hurling in 1944, brother Paddy captained St. Peter's College Senior Hurlers to All Ireland victory in 1968, brother Eddie palyed centre back on Wexford Under 21 Hurling team in 1973 All Ireland Final and Jimmy played hurling and football for many years with club.
Ger was on Under 14 Football team which won District Title in 1979 - selectors were George Hearn, Luke O'Hanlon and Denis Cadogan. Among his team mates were present officers - Chairman John Kenny, Treasurer John Wallace and Ass. Treasurer Charlie Rowe. Ger won a Leinster Senior Football medal with Good Counsel College in 1983.
He played under 14 and Minor Football for Wexford. He emigrated to Australia for a number of years where he played with the Irish Rovers in Sydney. On his return home he played both codes with the club. He was involved with underage teams from under 10 to minor.
For the last few years he was selector with Junior hurlers and was rewarded for his commitment and perseverance this year when they beat Shelmaliers in the County final. His son Conor was a member of that team and Conor also trained the girls under 16 footballers to win this year's championship.
Public Meeting to discuss 5 Year Plan for Horeswood GAA
Horeswood GAA will hold a public meeting in Scoil Mhuire on Monday February 27th at 7.30pm
The purpose of the meeting is to draw up a 5 year plan for the club in areas such as:
- Coaching
- Administration
- Finance
- Development
- Communications
The meeting which will be facilitated by Des Croke is open to anyone in the parish and it is hoped that a large crowd turns up to give their views as to what the club should plan to do for the next 5 years.
Tommy Murphy Cup
The Tommy Murphy Cup begins this Saturday February 25th with an away game versus Adamstown
Throw-in is at 3pm
2012 Championship Draw
The draw for the 2012 county football and hurling championships was made last Sunday Feb 19th and Horeswood have been drawn in the following groups.
WFC Senior Football - Group B
- Round 1 - Horeswood vs St.Annes
- Round 2 - Horeswood vs Gusserane
- Round 3 - Horeswood vs Clongeen
- Round 4 - Horeswood vs Kilanerin
- Round 5 - Horeswood vs Fethard
Top Oil Intermediate A Hurling - Group A
- Round 1 - Horeswood vs Liam Mellows
- Round 2 - Horeswood vs Clongeen
- Round 3 - Horeswood vs Fethard
- Round 4 - Horeswood vs Marshalstown
- Round 5 - Horeswood vs St.Marys Rosslare
The football action will get under way on the weekend of April 13-15, with the hurling set to start on the first weekend of May.
Horeswood GAA Dinner Dance and Medal Presentation
There are still a few tickets left for this weekends historic Dinner Dance. It wont be every year we get to honour the double county champions!
Brandon House are also offering a reduced rate of €70 B&B per room for anyone attending the function. This is subject to limited availability so please contact the hotel directly on 051 421703
There will also be a mulled wine reception on arrival.
For tickets please contact Charlie Rowe on 087 821 0431.
We hope to see you there.
Handball - Schools Coaching Course
National Handball Development Officer Darragh Daly is leading 8 'Introduction to Handball' Coaching Courses, that are open to any Primary or Secondary School Teachers that wishes to attend.
The courses are majority practical based, and will provide teachers and pupils alike with an abundance of coaching games and ideas.
A selection of top Irish Handballer's will also be present to pass on their knowledge, and play an exhibition game.
For full details click on this document link
Hurlers get league campain underway with a win
The hurlers won their first game in the league against St.Marys Rosslare on a scoreline of 4-10 to 0-14.
Coiste na nÓg Registration Night
Horeswood Coiste na nOg will hold a registration night in the Indoor Centre meeting room on Wednesday March 14th from 7pm to 9pm.
Parents and guardians of all players from under 6 up to under 18 are asked to attend on the night to register players and pay the membership fee which is €20 per player.
Each family will receive a club information booklet. Families of 3 or more pay €50 membership in total.
National Football League Finals - Social Initiative Ticket Prices
Tickets are availble for Saturdays League final between Wexford and Longford under the Social Initiative Scheme for €17, including a meal, or €5 for ticket only.
Tickets are for the Hogan Stand and the offer is open to men, in groups of 5 or more, over the age of 50 and can be picked up in Croke Park on the day.
Ring Maria Nolan on 087 664 4603 to book.
Model County Draw
The closing date for the first Model County draw is Sunday April 22nd.
Tickets will be taken in Thursday and Friday night in the indoor complex at 9pm.
Please support our clubs main fundraiser and put in one final effort to maximise our sales. Many thanks to all who have purchased tickets to date and all our sellers.
2012 Junior Football Championship
The Junior footballers are away to Geraldine O'Hanrahans in the first round on Sunday April 22nd at 3.30pm.
2012 WFC Senior Football Championship starts
Horeswoods first game in the 2012 WFC Senior Football championship took place on Friday April 13th where we faced a very determined St.Annes side. We failed to reached the sort of form which won us the County title in 2011 and lost out by a point as the game finished 1-11 to 2-6.
The second round tie now becomes a must win game as we take on Gusserane, who drew their first round game against Fethard, in New Ross on Saturday April 21st at 6.30pm.
George Hearn honoured with District award
Congratulations to George Hearn who was the Horeswood recipient of the 2011 New Ross district award.
George has been at the heart of the club for over four decades having played hurling and football with distinction for much of that time.
George was also part of the victorious 2009 Senior Football management team and has trained the Junior hurlers and various underage teams. He always makes himself available to lend assistance and knowledge to further the interests of the club and is a most deserving award winner.
Horeswood win New Ross District Club of the Year
On the back of a very successful 2011 Horeswood won the New Ross Districk club of the year award.
Congratulations to everyone involved, especially with the victorious Senior Football and Junior Hurling teams, and hopefully we can match the achievements in 2012.
Horeswood GAA U12 7 a side Football Tournament
Horeswood GAA club is running an under 12 7 a side football competition in conjunction with it's adult Sevens on Sat. June 2nd commencing at 12 o'clock.
The tournament will be confined to the first 16 teams to enter.
Entry fee is 50 euro.
Tournament Rules
- Go Games rules
- Panel of 12 - unlimited subs
- Groups of 4 - teams play each other- 8 minutes a half
- Top 2 teams in each group play in quarter finals
To enter contact Denis Cadogan 0872878999 or e-mail deniscadogan@eircom.net
VTOS GAA Coaching and Administration Course
A full time course in GAA Coaching and Administration will start in Wexford VTOS in September 2012.
The course covers all aspects of running a modern GAA club from finances to meetings to coaching.
The duration of the course is 10 months with a full level 5 FETAC award and Level 1 coaching award for child, youth and adult in Hurling and Football.
There will also be opportunities for further progression.
The course is open to all who are over 21 and officially unemployed. A training allowance is payable where eligible.
For further information contact Ann Slaven at Wexford VTOS 053 914 6188
Intermediate Hurling Championship
The Intermediate hurling championship began on Saturday May 5th with a tie against Liam Mellows in Bree.
In difficult conditions for hurling, we were always trailing but managed to get back to within 3 points of them before they goaled in the second half.
In the end, Liam Mellows ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-11
Model County Draw - April Winners
Congratulations to our five winners in the April Model County draw, Mark McCaughley, Ger Breen, Ann Howlett, Seamus Bolger and Marie Fogarty
