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Hurling Development Programme

28.11.08

A CHARA,

PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOSURE TO THE MEATH & NORTH LEINSTER SECOND LEVEL HURLING PROGRAMME CAME TO A CLOSE TODAY.

TWO SCHOOLS FROM MEATH CONTESTED IN THE U 16 & U 18 NORTH LEINSTER FINALS RESPECTIVELY AND WERE VICTORIOUS IN BOTH.

 

  • U 16 LONGWOOD 2-20 MOATE CS 2-03
  • U 18 ST PETERS (DUNBOYNE) 2.15 CASTLEPOLLARD 3.09

CONGRATULATIONS TO LONGWOOD & ST. PETERS ON THEIR SUCCESS WHICH IS A CREDIT TO THE TEACHERS INVOLVED AND THE FEEDER CLUBS WHO PUT IN TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF WORK WITH THE PLAYERS WHICH MAKE UP THE SCHOOL TEAMS.

Regards,

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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27.11.08

A CHARA,

PLEASE FIND ATTACHED INDOOR HURLING SCHEDULE FOR THIS SUNDAY NOV. 30TH.

 

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE MEATH CLUBS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE JUVENILE INDOOR ‘HURLING IS CUL’ PROGRAMME IN THE JJB SPORTS COMPLEX DUNDALK AND AFFORDING THE PLAYERS OF U 8 AND U 10 AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN PLAYING GAMES.

THIS IS OUR LAST SUNDAY AND THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN EXCELLENT WITH THE STATS READING AS FOLLOWS:-

  • WEEK 1: 23 TEAMS + APPROX 230 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 2: 32 TEAMS + APPROX 320 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 3: 29 TEAMS + APPROX 290 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 4: 35 TEAMS + APPROX 350 CHILDREN

AFTER SUNDAY APPROX 1,200 CHILDREN AT U 8 & U 10 WILL HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMME AND PLAYED AN AVERAGE OF 16 GAMES!

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CLUBS (U 8 & U 10) AND TIMES FOR NEXT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30th

TIME: 10.45 – 12.00

  • Ratoath
  • Curragha
  • Don/Ash
  • Kiltale
  • Wolfetones (D)
  • Naomh Moinne
  • Clann na nGael

TIME: 12.00 - 13.15

  • Navan O' Mahony's
  • Dunderry
  • St. Martin's
  • St. Peters
  • Trim
  • Kilmessan
  • Na Fianna

 

PLEASE NOTE TO GET MAXIMUM RETURN ON THE DAY PLEASE ARRIVE AND FINISH ON TIME.

ALSO MANAGEMENT OF THE JJB DO NOT WANT ANYONE FROM OUR PROGRAMME IN THE BAR AREA WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.

THANKS AGAIN.

 

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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20.11.08

A CHARA,

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE MEATH CLUBS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THE JUVENILE INDOOR ‘HURLING IS CUL’ PROGRAMME IN THE JJB SPORTS COMPLEX DUNDALK I.E. GETTING TEAMS THERE ON TIME, COORDINATING PITCHES, ETC.

THE RESPONSE HAS SO FAR HAS BEEN EXCELLENT WITH THE STATS READING AS FOLLOWS:-

  • WEEK 1: 23 TEAMS + APPROX 230 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 2: 32 TEAMS + APPROX 320 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 3: 29 TEAMS + APPROX 290 CHILDREN
  • WEEK 4: 35 TEAMS + APPROX 350 CHILDREN

BY WEEK 4 APPROX 1,200 CHILDREN AT U 8 & U 10 WILL HAVE PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMME AND PLAYED AN AVERAGE OF 16 GAMES!

THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THAT GOOD THAT INORDER TO GET MAXIMUM BENEFIT AND USAGE OUT OF OUR TIME AT THE JJB IT HAS BEEN DECIDED (WEEK 3 & 4) TO STAGGER THE TIMES WHEN A CLUB WILL VISIT THE JJB AND THEREFORE IS GETTING MORE GAME TIME AND LESS TIME FOR MAM & DAD TO GO CHASING THEIR CHILDREN AROUND THE COMPLEX!

I HOPE THIS SUGGESTION IS TO YOUR SATISFACTION AND LONG MAY THE ENTHUASIASM CONTINUE WITH ALL IN YOUR CLUBS.

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CLUBS (U 8 & U 10) AND TIMES FOR NEXT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD

 

TIME: 10.45 – 12.00

  • Clann na nGael
    Curragha
    Don/Ash
    Killyon
    Kiltale
    Na Fianna
    Naomh Moinne

TIME: 12.00 - 13.15

  • Navan O' Mahony's
    Ratoath
    St. Martin's
    St. Peters
    Wolfetones (D)
    Trim

PLEASE FIND ATTACHED A COPY OF SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE THAT ALSO INCLUDES BONUS GAMES TO BE PLAYED IF REQUIRED AND TIME PERMITS.

PLEASE NOTE TO GET MAXIMUM RETURN ON THE DAY PLEASE ARRIVE AND FINISH ON TIME.

THANKS AGAIN.

Regards,

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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05.11.08

ALL,

PLEASE FIND DETAILS OF THE 1ST WINTER GAMES PROGRAMME FOR MEATH JUVENILE HURLING TEAMS. ALL TEAMS SHOULD ARRIVE AT LEAST 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE GAMES BEGIN.

ALL CLUBS ARE ASKED TO BRING A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE AND TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE PITCH COORDINATOR, PITCH NUMBERS, GAMES, ETC.

SCHEDULE IS IN EXCEL FORMAT – CLICK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR U 8/10 FIXTURES

EACH TEAM SHOULD PROVIDE A REFEREE I.E. COACH, PARENT, 14 YRS +

NO MORE TEAMS WILL BE INCLUDED FOR THIS SUNDAY UNLESS A POSSIBLE VACANCY BECOMES AVAILABLE.

PLEASE NOTE: TEAMS WHO FAIL TO TURN UP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE NEXT DATE.

SHOULD ANYONE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THESE ATTACHMENTS PLEASE LET ME KNOW OR LOG ON TO THE MEATH GAA WEBSITE WHERE YOU WILL ALSO FIND THEM UNDER HURLING DEVELOPMENT.

  • WHAT: MEATH JUVENILE WINTER HURLING
  • WHERE: JJB DUNDALK
  • WHEN: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH
  • TIME: 11.00AM – 12.30PM (1.00PM)

  • AGE: U 8 & U 10

IF THEY ARE ANY QUERIES OR QUESTIONS PLEASE DON’T HESIATE TO CONTACT ME.

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

 

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03.11.08

A CHARA,

PLEASE NOTE DETAILS OF COACHING CONFERENCES COMING UP DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOU OR YOUR CLUBS:

1) NATIONAL GAA COACHING CONFERENCE 2008 - CROKE PARK, NOVEMBER 28TH & 29TH

2) INTERNATION SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE 2008 - WATERFORD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NOVEMBER 12TH

ALSO A REMINDER THAT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN FOR THE MEATH U 8 & U-10 WINTER HURLING PROGRAMME IN THE JJB SPORTS COMPLEX NOVEMBER 9, 16, 23 & 30.

THE RESPONSE SO FAR: SOME CLUBS ARE COMMITTING TO ALL 4 DATES OTHERS ARE PICKING DATES TO SUIT THE CLUB. LATEST DATES FOR RECIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS NEXT WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

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20.10.08

 

MEATH HURLING CLUBS

PLEASE FIND HURLING INFO THAT IS RELEVENT TO YOUR CLUB.

WE ARE AGAIN (3RD YEAR) RUNNING THE MEATH WINTER JUVENILE HURLING PROGRAMME IN THE JJB SPORTS COMPLEX IN DUNDALK THAT HAS GIVEN MUCH ENJOYMENT TO THE CHILDREN AND CLUBS WHO PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR.

DATES FOR THIS PROGRAMME ARE NOVEMBER 9, 16, 23, & 30 AND WILL INCLUDE TEAMS OF U 8 & U 10 FROM 11AM – 1PM. AS PREVIOUS YEARS I’LL OVER SEE THE PROGRAMME AND ON EACH OCCASION INVITE A CLUB OR TWO TO CO-ORDINATE THE DAILY EVENTS.

AT THIS STAGE I WOULD ASK YOU TO CONTACT ME BY EMAIL, TEXT, OR TELEPHONE AND INCLUDE YOUR TEAM/S (MAX 2 X 7 A SIDE TEAMS) ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 3RD WITH ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FOLLOW. ENTRANCE FEE IS FREE AND FUNDED UNDER THE MEATH & KILDARE HURLING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.

NOTE:

  • DON’T ENTER ANYMORE THAN ONE TEAM IF YOU’RE UNCERTAIN OF NUMBERS. IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH FOR A 2ND TEAM LET ME KNOW BY THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE GAMES AND WE’LL INCLUDE THE TEAM.

  • TEAMS MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINS BEFORE GAMES BEGIN. TEAMS WHO ARRIVE LATE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED FOR THE NEXT PROGRAMME!! (BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR)

ADDITIONAL INFO ON OTHER PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND ON MY ATTACHMENTS.

Regards,

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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26.08.08

A Chara,

Please note the final Meath Summer Hurling Blitzes take place this weekend
Sat/Sunday Aug 30/31.

Could all clubs who are participating liaise with each other to decide on
number of players/teams available to play?

Clubs hosting the games receive on submission of receipts €150. Clubs who
have hosted games and have not claimed any expenses should do so when ever
possible.

With a lot of pitches unplayable and games postponed due to the weather,
Wolfetones in Drogheda are taking their games this weekend to indoor
synthetic pitches as to avoid disappointment with games not being played.
Funding received will go towards the cost of the hired pitches. This was one
of the suggestions that was made when this programme was distributed in May
(See below)

Regards,
Declan Power

Funding

Funding is provided to all host clubs to the value of €150 and is part of
the Meath/Kildare Hurling Development Programme under the Leinster Council
GAA.

The funding can be spent in the following suggested ways to assist with
running the games programme and to add to the occasion:-

* Refreshments
* Face Painting
* Certificates
* Souvenir medals
* Referees
* All Weather Pitches

It is up to the Host Club to decide how best to use the financial
contribution. Most clubs tend to go for ‘refreshments’ but if you want to
bring something different to the programme that’s up to the club!

Any reimbursement of funding can only be done so on submission of receipts
or invoices. Please forward those details to my address below.

Regards,

Declan Power
Comhairle Laighean CLG
Hurling Development Administrator
Ratoath GAA Club
Ratoath
Co. Meath
Tel: 086-2705873
Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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15.07.08

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGIONS AND CLUBS DUE TO HOST HURLING GAMES PROGRAMMES THIS WEEKEND.

 

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11.07.08

A Chara,

Please note that due to surface water the U 16 Leinster Hurling programme scheduled for Portlaoise GAA (Sat July 12) is now switched to Clonad GAA club. Please ensure that the teams and management of Kilkenny south, Kildare, Meath B, and Laois are informed of the change.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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08.07.08

ALL,

Please note that the first round of the meath U 8 & U 10 Hurling programme
commences this weekend July 13th. Could all clubs liaise with the host club
to confirm arrangements for games, times, venues, etc

Regards,

Declan Power
Comhairle Laighean CLG
Hurling Development Administrator

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07.07.08

  • LEINSTER U 16 HURLING PROGRAMME FOR JULY 12

    A Chara,

    Please find attached details of groups, fixtures and venues for the next phase of the Leinster U 16 Hurling Games Programme 2008 scheduled for this Saturday July 12th.

    This phase was decided by the results from the 1st phase on May 10th.

    Please note the following:

    1) Lunch packs will be provided for players and mentors

    2) Souvenir kit bags will be available for players and mentors

     

    3) The Irish Red Cross will be on site at each venue to attend any injuries that may occur

    As with previous correspondence we would like to encourage teams to arrive at each venue at least 30 mins before throw in order to register and conduct warming up/stretching sessions prior to games starting at 11.30am.

     

    If they are any queries or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any of the undersigned.

     

    We would like to wish all the teams competing on Saturday the very best of luck.

     

    Le meas,

    Declan Power Tom O’ Donnell

    Hurling Development Administrator Hurling Development Administrator

    Tel: 086-2705873 Tel: 087-9783735

    email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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25.06.08

17.06.08

 

CROKE PARK U-15 HURLING EXHIBITION 2008

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13.06.08

MEATH & KILDARE U-14 HURLING TWINNING PROGRAMME

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26.05.08

 

Meath Hurling Clubs

Many Thanks to all the Hurling Clubs who participated in our 'Sunday 7s'
Hurling Games Programme for U 8 & U 10 that ended yesterday May 25th. The
programme was designed and coincided with the 'The play and stay with the
GAA for May' and was a great success. Many thanks to the host clubs of
Kiltale and St. Martins who coordinated the 'Sunday 7s' Hurling Games
Programme. The programme had approx 350 - 400 players participating each
week.

Best of luck to the following teams who will participate in the Leinster
GAA/Dublin U 12 Hurling programme next Saturday May 31st.

* St. Peters
* Ratoath
* Kiltale
* St. Martins
* Na Fianna

Well done to the Meath U 14 Hurling Squad and management who had a very
enjoyable experience at the Pre-DJ Carey School of Hurling last Saturday May
24 in Ashbourne.

The following Meath Clubs have forward entries for the Meath/Kildare U 14
Co. Twinning Hurling League:-

* Kilmessan
* Boardsmill
* Blackhall Gaels
* Kiltale
* Donaghmore/Ashbourne
* Dunderry
* Trim
* St. Martins
* Rathmolyon

The closing date was last Friday for this competition. No more entries will
be accepted. Additional details will follow shortly to all entered teams.

Regards,

Declan Power,
Comhairle Laighean CLG
Hurling Development Administrator

Meath & Kildare
Ratoath GAA Club
Ratoath
Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873
Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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15.05.08

A Chara,

Please find attached details for ‘Sunday 7s’ Hurling Games programme for U 8 & U 10 this Sunday May 18th.

 

Many thanks to Conor Gavin (St. Martin’s) & Paddy Kelly (Kiltale) who coordinated the last Sundays games in Dunshaughlin & Meath League District respectively and will continue to do so for the remainder of the programme (May 18 & 25)

 

Conor and Paddy are Coordinating this programme is in addition to looking after their own teams and everything that goes with that so your cooperation will be very much appreciated.

 

Below are guidelines (Also attached on the schedule) that should ensure smooth running of the programme.

 

Game Guidelines for U 8 & U 10

1) All Teams to arrive 15-20 minutes before start

2) If a team fails to arrive on time your team does not play!

3) If team can't make it to the venue please contact the games coordinator so your team may be considered for the next games programme

4) Ensure that you have a copy of the games schedule before arriving

5) All Games are 7 a-side

6) Subs may be used on a rotational basis

7) All Games are 10-15 minutes duration…'Quick Fire'

8) All Games are coordinated by the club coordinator

9) All Games start & stop on the sound of the 'Hooter' with 2-3 minute change over. If you’re not ready to start you may lose 'game time'

10) All clubs to nominate a referee for each game

11) Rules: Ground Hurl, dribbling & Tackling of Hooking, Ground Blocking, shoulder-shoulder:- ‘Go Games Ball to be used’

12) All pitches are numbered. Teams must go to the correct numbered pitch

 

NB: This programme is to provide a series of games for U 8 & U 10 players to assist with skill development and to enjoy the experience. These games should be conducted in a sporting manner by all i.e. players, coaches and parents.

Please adhere to this code. 'Children first, Winning second'

If you have problems opening this attachment, you can download it from the Meath gaa website site.

Regards

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Meath & Kildare

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

 

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May 11th, 2008

Please find details of the ‘Sunday 7s’ Hurling games programme for U 8 & U 10 players to coincide with ‘Play and Stay in the GAA for May’. This programme will be regionally based in centres i.e. Dunshaughlin & MDL All Weather pitches and coordinated by St. Martins & Kiltale for the duration of the programme (May 11th, 18th, 25th) If you have difficulty opening this email the programme can be downloaded on the Meath & Leinster GAA websites. This programme is funded by Leinster GAA under the Meath & Kildare Hurling Development Programme.

Should you have any queries or questions please don’t hesitate to contact:

Declan Power
Comhairle Laighean CLG Hurling Development Administrator Meath & Kildare
Ratoath GAA Club, Ratoath, Co. Meath
Tel: 086-2705873 Fax: 01-8027745
email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

 

 

May 8th, 2008

MEATH & KILDARE U 14 HURLING COUNTY LEAGUE 2008

Please find attachments below with details of a joint County twinning hurling project between Meath & Kildare. The project aims to promote summer Hurling and increase participation levels for U 14 club Hurling players.

Every summer there tends to be ‘little Hurling activity’ for club players and this games programme will try and counteract that by providing a series of games in a league format for 11-15 a side teams.

There is no greater way to promote Hurling than during the Summer time:-

  • Traditionally good weather
  • Long evenings
  • Good quality pitches
  • High profile inter co. games

Please ensure that the club Hurling secretary receives this attachment, that the details are read in full, complete the application form and return to me on or before Friday May 23rd. There will be no late concessions.

On return of applications, clubs will be streamed as equal as possible into groups and invited to ‘League Launch’ at a date to be confirmed. This project will only be a success with club buy in and no doubt you will give it your full consideration.,

Should there be any queries or questions please don’t hesitate to contact :

Declan Power,
Comhairle Laighean CLG, Hurling Development Administrator Meath & Kildare, Ratoath GAA Club, Ratoath, Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873, Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

 

May 2nd , 2008

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April 7, 2008

Meath Second Level U 14 Hurling Programme 2008

A Chara,

On behalf of Leinster Council GAA in association with Meath & Kildare Hurling Development Programme, we would like to cordially invite your school to participate in our U 14 Second level games programme.

Where: Meath GAA Centre of Excellence, Dunganny (Half way between Trim & Navan)

When: April 16 th & April 23 rd

Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm

It is envisaged that all of our participating teams will get an opportunity to play at least 3 games per day (30 mins per game) with the emphasis placed on skill development, participation and enjoyment.

On each day players will receive a ‘lunch bag’ and each school who participates on both days will receive a souvenir polo shirt.

To register your U 14 school team for this event, please contact me on or before Friday April 11 th stating the number of teams/players participating.

Rules will be standard and games may be played using 13 or 15 a side teams.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time.

Le meas,

Declan Power

Comhairle Laighean CLG

Hurling Development Administrator

Meath & Kildare

Ratoath GAA Club

Ratoath

Co. Meath

Tel: 086-2705873

Fax: 01-8027745

email: declan.power@games.gaa.ie

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27.07.07

MEATH U 15 HURLING DEVELOPMENT SQUAD ITINERARY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

 

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MEATH & KILDARE U 12 BACK 2 SCHOOL HURLING PROGRAMME

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20.06.07

The annual Martin Donnelly/Leinster GAA Poc Fada finals take place in the Curragh this Thursday, June 21, 2007. Attached is a copy of the clár for your perusal.

This year all competitors will assemble at the new Rugby dressing rooms adjacent to Mc Donagh GAA pitch where everyone will have access to shower and toilet facilities as required. The army tents will be pitched on the Rugby ground and Mc Donagh GAA pitch is approx 2 mins walk where the Poc Fada will start and finish.

Directions

To avoid going through the actual Army Camp, here is the best route to take.

Travel from north or south on the motorway towards Newbridge. Take the slip road off the motorway for Newbridge/Curragh Camp. Off the roundabout avoid the Curragh Camp and take the Kilcullen Road . Take the first right turn at Lumville House. Take the next right and the Rugby Club house is on the right hand side where everyone will assemble and register before each competition

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14.06.07

Meath & Kildare STEPS School of Excellence Hurling programme 2007

13.06.07

Meath & Kildare ‘All-Ireland Hurling Championship Challenge’

 

13.06.07

Leinster Council Hurling initiative in Croke Park-‘A Huge Success’.

The recent Leinster Council Hurling initiative for the Counties U 14 Hurling Schools of Excellence/ Development squads in Croke Park was ‘a huge success’ according to Declan Power, Hurling Development Administrator for Leinster Council and Meath/Kildare region.

‘This was our second year bringing the U 14 squads to Croke Park for a day of Hurling. The day was broken down into 3 segments, a tour of the stadium, an educational seminar based on ‘Best Practice’ and of course the players got a chance to play on the ‘hallowed turf.’

The day featured all 12 Counties from the province getting a chance to shine in Croker. ‘The event for us certainly heightens the profile of the game and there is no better way of doing it than bringing the young hurling enthusiasts to the ‘theatre of dreams’.

‘We stressed to the players that with plenty of practice and ambition the opportunity to play in Croke Park would again happen for most of them regardless of what competition it was i.e. Nicky Rackard, Christy Ring or the Liam McCarthy’.

The players all received hints, tips and advice from some of the Countries top players such as Eddie Brennan, Jackie Tyrell (Kilkenny) and Damien Fitzhenry (Wexford) among other speakers such as Paudie Butler, National Hurling Coordinator and Declan Coyle, Sports Psychologist.

 

    

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