Antrim Hurling

[cfclg]

Neal Peden to be new manager with Gary O'Kane, Jim Close, Karl McKeegan and Anthony Daly to be part of the new management team going by Irish News reports

How much per man for a season.

NP - £?
GOK - £?
JC - £?
KMcK - £?
AD - £?

Some of those men might not take anything but I'd be pretty sure Anthony Daly isn't coming up here for the craic!

[Sweeper 123]

Its a tough Job and a lot of time and commitment from all - i would say whatever they are getting it isnt enough

[Milltown Row2]

sure lets put up how much they'll get and not how well they will hopefully do! FFS!

[MoChara]

From Facebook

"Congratulations to Neal Peden who has been ratified as Antrim Senior Hurling Team Manager for 2019

Also assisting Neal will be :

Karl McKeegan Selector
Gary O'Kane. Selector
Jim Close Selector
Anthony Daly Advisor

Good luck for the year ahead #Saffs"

[Na Glinntí Glasa]

good set up of men there. the best of luck to them all for 2019

[cfclg]

https://antrim.gaa.ie/news/collie-donnellys-chairmans-address-at-tonights-convention

I'm agree with this. Lets get rid of them and promote participation rather than elitism.
"Much debate with Liam and his colleagues on development squads has happened over this last year and perhaps a re think on this current model is required."

Another interesting one here regarding fixtures:
"We must change, the current format that perhaps served us well in times past is not working ,we need to be brave in this area, I believe an all county board would go in someway to helping that,with representation from all parts of our county. Once we solve the dual club issue , we would be a fair bit along the road to a better model."

[Jeepers Creepers]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

[Milltown Row2]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

[Tony Baloney]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

What's the pipeline like?

[Milltown Row2]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

What's the pipeline like?

Great work being done, and things were going great but we pulled our minor hurling team this year!! and that team would have been decent enough, we've low numbers hurling and I honestly think we are going backwards.. We've a huge think tank approach this week at the club, people looking to sit down and plan ahead for the hurling future.

We've a great wee under 12 team that won the Belfast Nipper Quinn championship this year, they also won the football, so we'll see how these lads develop and progress into the adult teams..

Senior football or senior hurling! the struggles of a dual club

[johnnycool]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

What's the pipeline like?

Great work being done, and things were going great but we pulled our minor hurling team this year!! and that team would have been decent enough, we've low numbers hurling and I honestly think we are going backwards.. We've a huge think tank approach this week at the club, people looking to sit down and plan ahead for the hurling future.

We've a great wee under 12 team that won the Belfast Nipper Quinn championship this year, they also won the football, so we'll see how these lads develop and progress into the adult teams..

Senior football or senior hurling! the struggles of a dual club

Young lad Austin on that U12's is a fine young hurler, will be interesting to see how he develops through the years.
Has a bit of athleticism about him.

[Milltown Row2]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

What's the pipeline like?

Great work being done, and things were going great but we pulled our minor hurling team this year!! and that team would have been decent enough, we've low numbers hurling and I honestly think we are going backwards.. We've a huge think tank approach this week at the club, people looking to sit down and plan ahead for the hurling future.

We've a great wee under 12 team that won the Belfast Nipper Quinn championship this year, they also won the football, so we'll see how these lads develop and progress into the adult teams..

Senior football or senior hurling! the struggles of a dual club

Young lad Austin on that U12's is a fine young hurler, will be interesting to see how he develops through the years.
Has a bit of athleticism about him.

We've had a lot of players like him over the past few years and lost them, now should he continue to improve then that team should improve with him, kids learn off each other and thats a positive going forward..

hopefully that team sticks together, we've won Nipper Quinns in the past lately and that team ended up not fielding at minor! The same minor team that got to the county final! And beat by a dual club who won both!


Keeping them away from football is the key 

[NAG1]

No mention of St Galls Intermediate Hurling campaign?

Played Queens and Jordanstown lately, yourselves on the 15th and Castleblaney at some point, its going to be tough for us Nial Burke and McInerney provide the backbone of this team we play. they'd be the best team to come out of Galway I'd say as Galway have never won at this level before, We've about 5 players out with injuries at the minute but all should be available for selection come the 19th of Jan..

We'd need to be at are very best and Oranmore have a stinker to get over the line, but these lads have been down that road before so we'll give it a lash.. It could well be the last go at this level, lot of lads nearing the age of hanging up the boots

What's the pipeline like?

Great work being done, and things were going great but we pulled our minor hurling team this year!! and that team would have been decent enough, we've low numbers hurling and I honestly think we are going backwards.. We've a huge think tank approach this week at the club, people looking to sit down and plan ahead for the hurling future.

We've a great wee under 12 team that won the Belfast Nipper Quinn championship this year, they also won the football, so we'll see how these lads develop and progress into the adult teams..

Senior football or senior hurling! the struggles of a dual club

Young lad Austin on that U12's is a fine young hurler, will be interesting to see how he develops through the years.
Has a bit of athleticism about him.

We've had a lot of players like him over the past few years and lost them, now should he continue to improve then that team should improve with him, kids learn off each other and thats a positive going forward..

hopefully that team sticks together, we've won Nipper Quinns in the past lately and that team ended up not fielding at minor! The same minor team that got to the county final! And beat by a dual club who won both!


Keeping them away from football is the key 

Is this not part of the problem that these tournaments are built up to be a big deal and then past feile nothing seems to matter.

[Milltown Row2]

16 is a difficult age NAG1, parents are happy that their kids are down hurling and footballing to a certain age, then once kids hit 4th year its all about the studying, and time to fit in both hurling and football training and studying and homework!  the lads generally start picking their times that suit them, the joy of winning Nipper Quinn or Feile is lost..

Holding on to the kids is the hardest part, the lure of a successful football team is easier it seems to work with

[Gall the way]

https://antrim.gaa.ie/news/collie-donnellys-chairmans-address-at-tonights-convention

I'm agree with this. Lets get rid of them and promote participation rather than elitism.
"Much debate with Liam and his colleagues on development squads has happened over this last year and perhaps a re think on this current model is required."

Another interesting one here regarding fixtures:
"We must change, the current format that perhaps served us well in times past is not working ,we need to be brave in this area, I believe an all county board would go in someway to helping that,with representation from all parts of our county. Once we solve the dual club issue , we would be a fair bit along the road to a better model."

Have to disagree with your development squad statement- "get rid of them." Like it or lump it, our games are there to be won! The definition of elite comes up as "a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group."
Is this not essentially where we would love Antrim to be at? Winning all-Ireland's or at least competing at the top level?
Given the fact that Dev squads in Antrim accommodated  the guts of 40 kids from each age group each year, that will total approx 160 kids each year getting to train and play at a higher level on what I would consider a very irregular basis. They are still available to clubs 6 other days of the week and sometimes 13 other days of a fortnight.
The likelihood of all these players playing senior intercounty is slim, but they do go back into the club system a more educated and seasoned player with experience at playing intercounty level at their respective age.
The county have numerous fixtures and competitions for "participation" at all age groups. So much so that many other clubs from other counties join our leagues to play in them! The Antrim staff (as far as I know) work in schools to provide the experience of the GAA to try to increase participation too. Although I'm still of the opinion that if a club want more kids they need to do a bit of work themselves, Davitts and St Endas being prime examples of what can be achieved from club coaches in schools.
Every other county has development squads also, and the top counties (whether allowed too or not) take their kids for more sessions than one a week at certain times of the year.
My son has played in Dev squads this last 3 years and the education as a player and a person that he has received has been top class.
Excuse me if I sound negative but I'd rather leave the fate of Dev squads in Antrim in the hands of Antrim staff instead of the likes of a chairman stepping down, with absolutely no experience in Dev squads, other than turning up one day for a photo,  when Liam Sheedy took a session for the Celtic Challenge winning squad.
Go learn about what the squads and VOLUNTEER coaches do before slamming their efforts for OUR county, and if possible, go see how effective they are for other counties too!