Kilkenny GAA Thread

I know for a fact from one of Henrys interviewing panel that not much was expected during his tenure. The same guy was involved in multiple Galway underage teams and he said Henry probably doesn't realise the lack of talent at the time in Galway and that the talent would likely only start coming in his final year but would be very young. Galway had won 5 minors but very little came off any of those teams and a few other Galway men I knew expected very little from Henrys time not because Henry wasn't good but the talent wasn't there.

As I have criticised our own management for not improving the players they have, the same criticism could probably be levelled at Henry but I wasn't following Galway enough to know if guys were getting better or not. From memory he tried to blood newer players his last year much like Lyng and it didn't go great. I'm not advocating for him but sometimes a bit of context beyond the results can make for a more even judgement.

I think the CB should be looking for the best coach in the whole country and break the bank to get him in with whoever is manager. If Kinnerk was available at the end of this year go get him even though it's unlikely. If it's Herity great but as Dempsey showed he doesn't have to be a Kilkenny man.

These long distance managerial jobs are at a disadvantage from the start.

As posters are saying it's difficult to see many club games. Also I can't imagine living in South Kilkenny and travelling a few times a week to Galway with (5 is it?) a young family. You couldn't give as much as you would to a more local job.

You'd be relying a fair bit on the opinions of people you don't know that well re. panel selection etc. I will say this though, Henry will have to show more than he has in his inter county managerial career so far to get Kilkenny moving on an upward curve.

his interview (delayed post cork Clare) was very honest and raw and showed the character of the man

Is Tom Mullally currently with any team club or county

Great to see that they’re open to suggestions and ideas on how to improve things. They must be reading these threads.

I did hear before that he was with MLR for something like 7 or 8 years which is a fair stint in one spot. Does anyone know anyone there for some insider knowledge?

I might look it up later to compare how successful Dowling and Mullaly have been in their managerial careers.

If anyone can update please add…….

I’m guessing he’s still with Naas

Had read somewhere else that he was Lyng’s telephone consultant

Think he left Carlow because of something they found in their financial audits (Or at least that was my understanding)

Mullally was a coach with the Wexford Seniors around 2008, I think

Would’ve managed the Wexford U21s in 2017 and 2018

Managed Fethard, Shelmaliers, and Rathnure in Wexford, got Rathnure to a County Final in 2011

Has won county titles with Clara, MLR, and Naas as well

Might’ve been in with Wicklow in some capacity before he took on the Carlow job

I'd agree with the point that the panel needs a completely fresh start, and a continuation of much of the previous management might mean we don't achieve that. We know that many of the players we have just didn't perform at a high level consistently enough this year, for whatever reason, and everyone might benefit from a complete re-set, be it with Henry, Dowling, or Mullally.

That seems a decent proactive response from the CB. Hopefully it's followed through.

I'm sure the CB are aware of all the issues from their work, clubs and meeting the public.

Id hope the players have the opportunity to participate in some sort of review of this season and give there opinion on what went wrong and what went right also

These days there needs to be some sort of player input into any managerial change aswell

no mention of the commercial side from the CB. The KIlkenny Cats brand could be huge and in the right hands generate a lot of money for facilities, coaches etc. Get the right commercial manager and the money will follow. How it’s used is another matter but if you don’t have the money in today’s game it’s very difficult to succeed.

they never want to upset Tirlan.
Do ye all know about the electronic scoreboard story . The electronic scoreboard in Thurles was destined for Nowlan park as a GIFT from UPMC and our CB turned it down because they didn’t want to upset the scoreboard sponsors FACT € 250,000 worth , now that doesn’t make good business sense in fact it doesn’t make any sense. This is is the reality of the CB we need to go into debt to have something to strive for and the the county behind some worthwhile projects. I agree entirely with your recommendations Longcovid.

Best of luck to the Celtic Challenge lads today.

It’s like the fall of every dictatorship, when the pressure comes on fundamental changes can be made. When was the last time the CB gave out any information? Don’t get me wrong this is all welcome openness and honesty is vital and we can all work together now. I am surprised that they have thrown it over to the clubs, this smacks of sharing the blame which they ignore the clubs usually. Ned Quinn sent his apologies for not being able to attend. So he is still heavily involved which a lot of people don’t know.