Primary Schools
93 Primary schools got between 5 – 10 Coaching sessions from Wexford GAA. All CE Scheme, JobBridge and Vtos Coaches got equipment and gear to assist with Coaching in the Schools. I attach schedule for 3rd, 4 schedule. 20 of these schools are ear marked DEIS Schools. Details below
Assisted and supported 9 clubs in establishing Club/School link Coaches. The link between the club and school is vital and where cultivated can reap huge rewards for clubs.
Post- Primary
We have rolled 7 TY GAA Foundation Courses to Loretto, Holy Faith – New Ross, Ramsgrange VC, Bridgetown VC, Enniscorthy CBS, St Peters College, I detail below other activity for period.
Development Squads
Development Squads have started in U14/U15/U16 and U17 in Hurling / Football. Over 500 players participated in these Squads and got exposure to higher playing standards. A Full Calendar of activity for Coaching and Games has been distributed to Clubs.
Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps
Cul Camp Committee has been setup with Kevin Waters as Chairman again this year. I details list of camps below scheduled for July and August. Wexford Coiste Na nOg have sponsored 2 * €600 equipment vouchers for the Camp with the most numbers and best improved numbers. Recruiting for Cul Camp Coaches to begin in early May.
Club Activity
Wexford GAA are rolling out a Club Coach Mentoring programme. As part of the Wexford GAA Coaching Plan for 2013, Wexford GAA has offered the following Services to the Clubs in Wexford.
1) Wexford Club Coaching Mentoring Model (10-12 nights) Cost €500
2) Leinster Club Coaches Mentoring Model (6 nights) Cost €250
3) “Coach the Coaches” night (1 night) Cost €100
4) Specialist Coaching Sessions (1 night) Cost €100
I detail below the schedule of Clubs that have signed up to the mentoring programme.
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Club Mentoring Model 2013 (Work Committed to for April / May /June / July) |
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Wexford Model (10-12 nights) |
Assigned Coaches |
Time Frame |
| Rapparees/Starlights |
Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns |
6 nights completed |
| St. Martins |
George O’Connor |
10 nights completed |
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Leinster Model (6 nights) |
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| Davidstown/Courtnacuddy |
Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns |
Completed |
| Crossabeg/Ballymurn |
Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty |
One night completed |
| Geraldine O’Hanrahans |
Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty |
Starting Shortly |
| Our Lady’s Island / Fintans |
George / Dave |
3 Nights completed |
| St. Annes |
Luke O’Hanlon / Paul Carty |
Two nights Completed |
| Oylegate |
Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns |
3 Nights completed |
| Duffry Rovers |
Kevin Kennedy / Joe Kearns |
Starting Shortly |
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Coach the Coaches Night (One Night) |
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| Crossabeg/Ballymurn |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
wed June |
| Marshastown/Castledockrell |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed June |
| Rathnure |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed June |
| Shamrocks |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed June |
| St Marys Rosslare |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed July |
| Cloughbawn |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed July |
| Bannow / Ballymitty |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed July |
| Kilmore |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed July |
| Horeswood |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
June 17th |
| Ballygarrett |
Dave / George / Joe / Paul / Kevin / Luke |
Wed 12th June |
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Specialist night (One Night) |
to ring and arrange when closer to event |
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| Naomh Eanna |
TBC |
July / Aug |
| Realt na Mara/Ballygarrett |
TBC |
July / Aug |
| St Marys Rosslare |
TBC |
July / Aug |
| St. Annes |
TBC |
July / Aug |
| St. Martins |
TBC |
July / Aug |
| St. Patrick’s |
TBC |
July / Aug |
Coach Education
Wexford GAA Coaching ran another Club Workshop in St. Martins where approx 100 Coaches from around Wexford Attended. This is the second of five scheduled for the rest of the year. Broacher for other events below
Flyer for Club Workshops below
Other Projects
GAA Inter-County Open Night
Some shots from Meet Your GAA Heroes Night at Bellefield on Friday May 10th despite the inclement weather conditions a great night was had by all – sincere thanks to Pettitts who sponsored Goodie Bags for all the children and Sport Savers who sponsored Gift Vouchers for Best Dressed and a most sincere thank you to all the hurlers, footballers, camogie players, Ladies footballers and handballers who took time from their hectic training schedules to be there with the children ……………….. Nothing beats being there!
GAA TY Reach Day
On Friday 17th May, over 200 TY students from St. Peters and the Loreto attended a Wexford Coaching & Games event in St. Martins. This is the second event of this type run in Wexford after a successful pilot completed in Bellefield in December where over 120 students attended.
The event highlights the need for our young people to be happy within themselves and to make healthy choices in their lives. Paudie Butler and George were our main speakers with Kevin Waters (Alcohol Awareness) and Denis O’Connor (Mental Health Awareness) working with the break out groups.
All our young players got to play our new recreational sports Caman Abu, Peil Abu and some fun games with County Coaches Paul Carty, Kevin Kennedy and Joe Kearns. Our JobBridge Coaches, JJ Doyle, Amy Ryan and Derek Murphy were also a great help in assisting with the huge increase in numbers.
A special thanks to the Teachers for accompanying the Students on the day. Thanks also to St. Martins for the use of their facilities.
Primary Schools 3rd / 4th Class Blitzes
Over 74 primary schools took part in this years Wexford Coaching and Games run 3rd / 4th class hurling blitzes. This County wide event will see over 2,000 boys and girls take to over 20 different venues in the four districts around the County from 7th – 10th May and from 20th – 24th May. A huge well done to our County coaches who are staging this mammoth blitz all over the County. One blitz location in Clonard GAA Grounds alone facilitated over 200 kids enjoying Gaelic Games. A huge amount of organising had to go into this event from the Wexford GAA Coaching Office with the help from the Urban Development Coordinators, and CE coaches.
Admin Duties
All GDA’s enter Coaching sessions details weekly. This information is collated and presented to the Irish Sports Council to secure grants for Wexford.
All GDA’s enter their schedule into Google Calendar.
GAA Games on the Green
The GAA have started GAA Games on the Greens in New Ross, Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy. I detail flyer below.
100’s of kids are attending these free events over the next 5-6 weeks.
