Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 3 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

Village87 wrote: »

Why did Cody drop him ?

I understood that maher left the panel of his own accord.. I rate him highly as a hurler..similar to Leahy

Great news for Ladies GF in Kilkenny.

https://www.the42.ie/ladies-football-kilkenny-return-adult-team-5355755-Feb2021/

https://www.kilkennyladiesgaelic.ie/record-numbers-volunteer-to-support-kilkenny-ladies-gaelic/

https://www.kilkennyladiesgaelic.ie/kilkenny-ladies-gaelic-adult-team-set-for-comeback/

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Ian Costigan from what I heard, not sure if he is bringing a team with him or doing it by himself, I suppose that depends on the budget the county are willing to spend on it.

Ian has done work for the Shamrocks over the last two years, I presume other clubs also..

Quinns in Drumcondra will be no more....

https://www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-news/apartments-to-replace-quinns-of-drumcondra/

Congratulations to TJ and Eoin Cody this evening.

A worrying note in Codys chat with Marty was him saying he was tipping away doing his own training not knowing if he was doing the right thing before getting the call for a challenge match. Here's the player from the 2019 U20 panel with the most obvious potential to move up to senior in 2020 and there's no continuity plan there. Farcical if true. Hopefully he just mis-spoke

Give him a break probably the first time he gave interview i say the word nervous would have been a problem. Well done to both TJ, Eoin.

Something a lot of people have been calling out for over the lockdown is that the GAA does work regarding how people are dealing with the situation and how it might affect their mental health. It's great to see that Kilkenny GAA have been posting videos of how various people from different walks of life have been dealing with lockdown. This seems to be a running series that they're doing with a different person talking in each post. These can all be found on the Kilkenny GAA twitter and Facebook and, while they won't help everyone, it can help some people to see how people have dealt with lockdown and adapted their lives. It's something small, but it's a step in the right direction and fair play to the likes of Eoin Murphy for getting involved.

Unfortunately as I'm a relatively new user I can't post a link but maybe someone else can.

greenspurs wrote: »

A great story about a supporter .

https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/kilkenny-hurling-s-unlikely-supporter/?fbclid=IwAR2ghXJTjVoX1pk7LRp8QDcwcfkQEPgihM-5PpXzkIQMrDmkIGXpij7paeY

You can tell by his philosophical attitude to the parallel universe outcomes of the 2019 All-Ireland final that he's not a native anyway!

KK36 wrote: »

Great discussion on the Kilkenny Radio GAA show last night with the new Coaching Officer Kieran Muldowney about Development Squads. He talked about some very good plans they have. Have to say it all sounded very good and very positive. There were some really good ideas in it. DJ Carey, Paul Murphy, Richie Power, Aidan Fogarty all getting involved.

Can this be listened back to do you know?

Edit: Found it

JJs Left Hand wrote: »

Listened to it. At least there is a bit of thought going into it but I'd question who these early to mid 20 year olds are that are being entrusted with the 13 and 14 year olds. Also slightly disappointed to hear that the squads picked at the end of U14 are the U15 squad and there's no plan for that squad to be open bar "lads that are performing for their clubs and schools" but maybe that will work differently in practice.

Fresh ideas though which are always welcome so best of luck to those involved.

But isnt that how it should be ?
Senior players are picked on how they play for their clubs, then on how they are going in training with the seniors?
How else should/could they be chosen?

kkclubhurling wrote: »

Basically current system means 24 players picked for Tony Forristal in August are the same 24 at training next March.

I personally think 90+ players should be playing trial matches in January/February (no club or schools games for players at this age).

Current system means that you have maybe 50 guys (A&B) are brought in at 14 and benefit from the S&C coaching etc until u17 when minor managers run trials, this means that the guy who blooms at 15/16 never gets a chance to take part in S&C etc and comes into minor trials at a disadvantage

I listened to it back again and from my understanding the numbers at 13 and 14 are huge, which is as it should be and much more than 24. The reduction to 50 only happens at the end of U14/start of U15. That means a lad has 2 years to get on the panel which is plenty.

I loved the idea of coaching specific items at stations. It sounded really good. Also, the idea of focusing on the skills at U13 and U14 and making the players really good at them before introducing tactical play is sound thinking too. Overall, it sounded interesting.

kkclubhurling wrote: »

But 2 years are age 13,14 is not plenty.. for adolescents a summer up the field combined with a bit of a growth spurt can turn a chap from middle of the road into a fine hurler.

I personally think the net should be cast wide every few months.

I’ve seen guys at 15/16 who play midfield or centre forward for the club because needs must who are actually excellent corners backs or wing backs (whatever).. if you went to their club match you might think yeah he’s a decent bit of stuff but nothing hectic.. at a higher level (trial/school) etc these guys can show their ability clearer!

I certainly agree that the ideas seem good! I just think we can be quick to overlook real talent, and this is reflected in how many bolters we seem to get at u20

But he did insist panels are always open and lads like that will raise flags.standards of county squads should be really high they also spoke about not being a training ground for basic skills as they said they are not there to teach a lad to rise the ball.

Fred Daly wrote: »

Well done to all our camogie girls who won awards to night Denise Gaule getting player of the year.

Undoubtedly all fully deserved their awards last night. But it is becoming a bit of a farce they may stop calling it a alstar team .picking players in any position just to get them on the 15 same as the mens.Aoife doyle best corner forward buy a mile missing out.

kilkennyboy wrote: »

Undoubtedly all fully deserved their awards last night. But it is becoming a bit of a farce they may stop calling it a alstar team .picking players in any position just to get them on the 15 same as the mens.Aoife Norris best corner forward buy a mile missing out.

Aoife Doyle ...

Good to see a player like Paul Murphy getting a piece wrote about him in the Irish independent , he served us well and all the best to him in his retirement.