A meeting of Coiste Bainistí of CLG Loch Garman was held Online on the evening of Thursday September 5th. Matters discussed were:
Infrastructure Update
Works are progressing well in Chadwicks Wexford Park. All four dressing rooms are to be available for use weekend of 06th September. Press Box and new offices are scheduled to be available for use Friday 27th September, with the new hub area to be completed the following week.
Works are due to be completed in the main tunnel, laying of astro surface to prevent any potential slippages, as well as Chadwick installing a windbreaker on the back of the stand tunnel entrance.
Upcoming Underage Club Games
We are delighted to welcome a feast of underage Gaelic Games to Chadwicks Wexford Park over the coming weeks. Over thirty u12 and u14 games are scheduled to take place over the coming weeks. It is a great chance for the stars of tomorrow to play in our newly refurbished grounds. It has been noted and passed onto all mentors and coaches of teams to encourage your players and their families; to show respect to the opposition, officials and the game and remember that this is an early step on the journey for these young players.
Official Opening of Chadwicks Wexford Park (Upgrade)
The Official Opening of Chadwicks Wexford Park will be the evening of 12th October. President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns will be in attendance.
The Legacy wall will be unveiled on the night (Note that closing date for Legacy wall is Sunday 15th September). Please contact Erica in the office for further details.
New Offices in Chadwicks Wexford Park (Opening Hours)
With the new offices opening in Chadwicks Wexford Park in the coming weeks, please note the following new opening hours to the public. If you need to call outside of these hours, please arrange to make an appointment with the member of staff required.
- Office Hours – Monday – Friday (11.00am – 13.00pm; 13.45pm – 17.00pm)
Intercounty Update
A review was carried out for our Senior Footballers and there was a positive response. Management is happy for John Hegarty to continue his role as Senior Football Manager.
An agreement was made for both John and Keith Rossiter to stay in the role for 2 years with the option of a third year, so ratification is not required for either manager.
The following personnel are in the process of fulfilling the management roles for the following teams for the upcoming season, the aim is to have all roles filled by the end of September.
- Minor Hurling and Football: John Kenny and Kevin Doyle
- U20 Hurling: Niall Williams, Dermot Howlin and David “Doc” O’Connor
- U20 Football: Brian Molloy, Jim Carberry and Conor Day
Careers Nights in the new Hub at Chadwicks Wexford Park
To showcase our facilities in Chadwicks Wexford Park, we will host a careers night in association with our main sponsor Zurich Insurance in mid-October. Further details will be on our social media channels in the coming weeks.
Fundraising
The Wexford GAA Senior Hurling and Football Golf & Networking Event (to be held at Powerscourt Golf Club on Thurs 03rd Oct) has a few spaces still available, please contact Bernie in the office for further details.
Ten Year Premium Seat – This initiative has recently been launched, allowing Premium access to Chadwicks Wexford Park for all Wexford Home Games (League & Champ), as well as all adult club games played in Chadwicks Wexford Park, as well as access to other tickets.
Clubs are thanked for their help with the Dog Night held recently in Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium, and congratulations to Horeswood who were the winners of the Club Stakes on the night. Our successful Race Day is set to return at Wexford Racecourse in 2025, with a provisional date of July 04th set.
