Walsh Cup 2020

[burdizzo]

Laois in a group with Dublin, Carlow, and Westmeath, with the only home game being against Westmeath on 5th Jan. Start away to Dublin in less than a month!

[Mossy Bruce]

Laois in a group with Dublin, Carlow, and Westmeath, with the only home game being against Westmeath on 5th Jan. Start away to Dublin in less than a month!

Jayzus, already?!?!
That'll be a scrappy match, with the Dubs wanting some payback.

[burdizzo]

They'll both be trying out new lads, I'd say.

[redsetanta]

Jaysus hurling in mid December..............should be a cracker!

[Mossy Bruce]

Here's the schedule from https://leinstergaa.ie/competitions/bord-na-mona-walsh-cup-s-h-2018/

Round 1
8 December 2019, at 2:00 pm   
Dublin v Laois
Westmeath v Carlow

Round 2
15 December 2019, at 2:00 pm             
Westmeath v Dublin
Carlow v Laois

Round 3
5 January 2020, 2:00 pm      
Dublin v Carlow
Laois v Westmeath

Semi-Finals                
12 January 2020      

Final                
19 January 2020

[blueandwhite1]

Here's the schedule from https://leinstergaa.ie/competitions/bord-na-mona-walsh-cup-s-h-2018/

Round 1
8 December 2019, at 2:00 pm   
Dublin v Laois
Westmeath v Carlow

Round 2
15 December 2019, at 2:00 pm             
Westmeath v Dublin
Carlow v Laois

Round 3
5 January 2020, 2:00 pm      
Dublin v Carlow
Laois v Westmeath

Semi-Finals                
12 January 2020      

Final                
19 January 2020

Is there even a team in training at this point?

[Spiritof1915]

Here's the schedule from https://leinstergaa.ie/competitions/bord-na-mona-walsh-cup-s-h-2018/

Round 1
8 December 2019, at 2:00 pm   
Dublin v Laois
Westmeath v Carlow

Round 2
15 December 2019, at 2:00 pm             
Westmeath v Dublin
Carlow v Laois

Round 3
5 January 2020, 2:00 pm      
Dublin v Carlow
Laois v Westmeath

Semi-Finals                
12 January 2020      

Final                
19 January 2020

Is there even a team in training at this point?

Starting back officially on Friday I believe.
Players meeting last Sunday. 

[blueandwhite1]

I know it's always hard to get a picture at this time of year but any news of who's in and out?

We know Cha and Ben Conroy are out. The RE contingent will hopefully be missing until Xmas (or Paddy's day!!). Expect a few of last years U21s might have stepped up?

[Silkyskillssunshinee]

I know it's always hard to get a picture at this time of year but any news of who's in and out?

We know Cha and Ben Conroy are out. The RE contingent will hopefully be missing until Xmas (or Paddy's day!!). Expect a few of last years U21s might have stepped up?

James Keyes, Eoin Gaughan, Liam Senior were the main ones who I was impressed with last year.

[Blow-in]

Dont know how true it is but hearing a number of Laois players opting off the panel for the coming year. Up to 6 players(2 we already know) who would really offer something. If true sums up the attitude to hurling in this county. Players afraid to be challenged. The mindset of some people would drive ya mad. Then again it's an unbelievable commitment players have to give but still frustrating as a fan.

[burdizzo]

Are these lads that were on it, or lads that might have come in?

[Blow-in]

Yeah players who were on the panel last year and played in a number of games. The 2 obvious one are Cha and Ben Conroy but the other 3/4 I wont name until it's out in the open. Very disappointing if true. I was just wondering did anyone else hear anything?

[blueandwhite1]

Heard of one or two that are unlikely to be involved because of understandable health issues but would hope that they come back eventually. There are a couple of the older lads that you would imagine will have to make decisions.

Big question for me is whether there is any new blood.

Anyone from Camross (Gearoid Burke, Ciaran Collier, Dwayne Palmer)?
Leigh Bergin back?
Sean Downey?
Joe Campion?
James Keyes?
John Purcell (could he give a year as corner back cover given the season he has had?)
James Ryan?
Cian Taylor?

[burdizzo]

Sean Downey staying in America, I believe.

[Spiritof1915]

Ciaran Collier asked and refused by all accounts. word picky is not available either.