The Hurling Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Hurling Podcast
The Hurling Podcast focuses on the Wexford Hurling journey and is presented by Ben Bernie and Garry Doran
Ed Rowsome to preview the Wexford Hurling Champinship throwing in this weekend:- Are St Martins favourites or who can challenge them?- Predictions- Is there a chance Ed can grow a ponytail?
We exit the Championship in May for the second year running, while the minors bowed out to Cork after leading up until late.We were joined by Billy Byrne and Larry Murphy to discuss.Thanks to Enniscorthy Credit Union
After an improved performance, but ultimately a defeat to Offaly. Our campaign will not be extending past Leinster for a second year running. We try and navigate where it went wrong, and look at our transitioning side. We did this, with The Irish Independent's, and happy Offaly man Michael Verney.- Injuries- Difficult Timing- Belief- Development
The weekend started brightly on Friday evening with a 1st Leinster title for the Camogie team in 10 years, but we were brought down to earth on Saturday with a heavy defeat for the Minors and disappointing defeat for the Seniors. We were joined by Camogie star Laura Dempsey, followed by renowned hurling coach and proud Enniscorthy man Joe Fortune to chat about the Senior.- Trophies- Banquets - Belief- Great men in the dressing room- Commitment
Our minors and u20s gave us a much needed lift over the weekend, racking up redeeming wins over Kilkenny and Laois respectively. We look back at both games, take a look ahead to their Leinster Semi Finals, and the important Senior fixture vs Dublin on Saturday. We were joined by Faythe Harriers legend Richie Kehoe to discuss.- Long Ball is back- Work Rate- Under the stand scores- Big men- Man marking
A young Wexford team got over a tricky assignment in difficult conditions in Newbridge, now a very familiar foe awaits in Kilkenny. Victory would put us in a brilliant position, while a loss puts us up against it. We were joined by 1989 All Star full back Eamon Cleary and the always brilliant Ed Rowsome. - Sand Castles- A win is a win- Young Guns- Backlash from the Cats- Underage- Hurler of the weekWith thanks to the Enniscorthy Credit Union
Player Fitness- Free‑Taking Duties- Predictions- Hurler of the WeekWith thanks to the Enniscorthy Credit Union
Wexford close out their Division 1B league campaign with a strong win over Kildare—but the real test is just around the corner.We’re joined by Adrian Fenlon and Des Mythen to break down the league as a whole, the standout performers, and what we’ve learned heading into Championship. Jack Redmond’s stunning 3-3, emerging X-Factors, and the impact of the Portugal training camp all come under the microscope.With Kildare waiting again in Newbridge in just a few weeks, we ask the big question: how much can we really take from this result?
We're joined by an old friend of the pod, Clare's All Ireland winning sharpshooter, Colin Ryan as it looks like Wexford will have to settle for another year in Division 1B of the hurling league after a bit of a lacklustre performance and result as we were beaten 1-20 to 26 points by Clare in Ennis at the Weekend.
After a draw with 13 man Dublin in Croke Park, Wexford maintained their unbeaten start to the league this year . Albeit frustrating, it was a game that had everything, and really excites things for when we play the Dubs in May. It also puts us in a good position to achieve promotion and reach a league final, with a trip to Ennis in a couple of weeks to look forward to. We were joined by Rory Jacob to break it down.
Wexford made it 3 from 3 with a hard fought victory over our neighbors Carlow. We are developing a bit of momentum after the wins and a little bit of confidence is building, even with a couple of tough away tests to come. We were joined by journalist Ronan Fagan and Davidstown Courtnacuddy's Leinster Junior winning manager, MJ Reck.
Wexford made the long trip up to Down, fended off a 2nd half comeback and returned with the 2 valuable points to make it 2 wins from 2 before taking on Carlow in R3 in Wexford Park at the weekend.
We had the honour and privilege of chatting with one of Wexford finest ever hurlers - the Great Tony Doran! Tony's Wexford career spanned 3 decades and he captain the team in each of them, while he also collected the clean sweep of medals winning minor, u21, senior and Masters All Irelands with Wexford along with the famous 1989 Club All Ireland with Buffers Alley with whom he hurled for, for over 30 years.Tony talks us through his career, the high's, the lows and the many many goals.
Wexford get their Division 1B Hurling League underway at the weekend in Chadwicks Wexford Park vs Davy Fitzgeralds Antrim. We're joined by St Martins coach Willie Cleary to preview the game, the league and Wexford's year ahead as Keith Rossiter faces a challenge of uncovering the next generation of talent as a number of our stars will be unavailable for the year. We also chat to Willie about the hugely successful year St Martins had and the disappointment of getting beaten in the All Ireland semi final vs the eventual champions Ballygunner.
St Martins and Davidstown Courtnacuddy both claimed Leinster glory over the weekend, making it an incredible weekend for Wexford hurling. We have won 2/3 of the provincial titles on offer. We were joined for a chat by man of the match in the Senior Final Jack O'Connor and man of the match in the Junior Final David Dunne, along with Wexford legend Declan Ruth to look back at the games.
After disposing of Naas in Wexford Park, St Martins take on the big dog in the yard, Ballyhale Shamrocks, while Davidstown Courtnacuddy head to Kildare to take on Clane after defeating Barrow Rangers in Castlecomer. Both look to make history by taking home a Leinster Championship for the first time this weekend. We were joined by Wexford Senior Hurling Manager Keith Rossiter to look at their campaigns, and get a little insight into how preparation is going for Wexford.
St Martins dethroned the All Ireland Club champions Na Fianna in an epic battle in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday to progress to the Leinster Club Senior Hurling 1/2 final where they will take on Naas while Davidstown also progress to the Junior semi final to take on Barrow Rangers. We're joined for a chat by the brilliant Billy Byrne- Player burnout- Let it flow- St Martins physicality- Hurler of the Week- Australian training camps
The biggest weekend of the Wexford Club Calendar has just passed and it provided us with plenty of excitement.St Martins won back to back titles for the 1st time in their history after a tough victory over Rathnure, while Fethard returned to the Senior ranks after an upset win over Cloughbawn. We caught up with Dylan Whelan of Fethard and Barry O'Connor of St Martins to check in on their respective celebrations, while Richie Kehoe provided us with some much needed balance.
It's county final week and we have two clubs in St Martins and Rathnure who have both 100% records in the championship this year while they are also both reigning county champions with St Martins looking to make history by winning it twice in a row for the first time, while Rathnure will aim to achieve the unlikely feat of winning the Intermediate and Senior Titles back to back.We are joined by the Great Jimmy Holohan from Rathnure and Barry Lambert from St Martins to look back at the semi finals and look ahead to this mouthwatering final.
We're joined by the Glynn Barntown manager Paul Carley and St Annes manager Davy Redmond to discuss the Wexford Hurling quarter finals and preview the semi finals.
We're joined by Richie Kehoe and Ed Rowsome to preview the 4 senior hurling quarter finals - Ferns v Faythe Harriers, Oulart v St Martins, Rathnure v Glynn Barntown and Naomh Eanna v St Annes as well as the relegation final between neighbours Oylegate and Crossabeg. We also have our BHA Construction Hurler of the Week and a bit of talk of statues, saw doctors and Dublin Junior H hurling too.
Wexford closed their season with a bittersweet win over Kilkenny and we have a really insightful and honest chat with Wexford selector Des Mythen on how the year went.
Wexford overcome Offaly in a sun drenched Chadwicks Wexford Park but it's ultimately not enough as we exit the championship. We chat with Offaly legend Michael Duignan and Wexford legend, Larry Murphy about the game, the structures and a few trips down memory lane.
Wexford didn't produce the performance we needed, which leaves us in a tough position. We got some relief with the minor's victory vs Laois, but overall we are left licking our wounds. With Cyril Farrell and Martin Storey.
We try dissect a disappointing weekend of underage action, and then look ahead to the Senior team's trip to Salthill for a crucial clash with Galway. We were joined by Richie Kehoe to discuss.
Wexford were beaten by Dublin in an enthralling contest on Saturday evening. It's now imperative we get a result in Galway on 10th May. We were joined by former Dublin and Tipperary Hurler Ryan O'Dwyer and the Legendary Larry O'Gorman to discuss.
Wexford's road to the Leinster Final - Step 1, beat Antrim in Chadwicks Wexford Park in Round 1 ✅ Wexford ran out 2-24 - 0-19 winners for our first win in Round 1 of the round robin since 2018 v Dublin in Parnell Park. They are up next.We're joined by Antrim's Conor McCann and our own JJ Doyle. With thanks to the Enniscorthy Credit Union
Wexford begin their 2025 Leinster Hurling campaign this weekend as we welcome Antrim to Chadwicks Wexford Park. We're joined by Doc O'Connor and Ed Rowsome to discuss Wexford's championship prospects as we start to dream of Leinster success!
We are joined by Wexford selector Jason Ryan this week to chat about the recent league campaign, signing off in positive style beating Limerick on their home turf, despite hitting 21 wides. Performances are improving, bodies are recovering and the countdown to championship begins. Jason talks to us about his role within the camp, his continuous journey of learning and the differences between intercounty setups from now and 15 years ago.
Wasteful Wexford were frustratingly defeated by Galway in a game they probably should have won. We now have one foot in Division 1B. We were joined Wexford All Star Larry Murphy and Galway All Star Liam Hodgins.
Wexford have got their campaign up and running with a great win over All Ireland Champions Clare down in Ennis. We were joined by former Wexford goalkeeping coach and former Clare goalkeeper Noel Considine for the chat.
Wexford slumped to a 3rd defeat in a row and the 1st half performance vs Kilkenny was particularly worrying. We're all trying to be patient with the young crop coming through. The legendary Ursula Jacob and 8 time All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Taggy Fogarty joined the pod this week to calm us all down.
Wexford improve but still go down to Tipp and everyone is predicting relegation.A huge performance is required against Kilkenny in Wexford Park on Saturday. We were joined By Tipperary All Star and All Ireland winner Shane McGrath, and the cultured Ed Rowsome, with a few trips down memory lane also.
From the famous Quigley family, Eoin burst on the scene in 2004 in Wexford's dramatic victory over Kilkenny in the Leinster Semi Final. We chat about his career with Wexford, his time in Cork and Wexford's disappointing start to this year's league.
The man you'd go to war with. Matthew O'Hanlon will go down as one of our greatest ever defenders and greatest ever captains.His emergence coincided with a turn in fortunes for both club and county, and his role in both cannot be understated. Currently in Australia, Matt gave us the time to talk through his career and how he came to the decision to finish after 14 seasons in Purple and Gold.
Both St Martins and Rathnure won at the weekend to give us a perfect start in the club Leinster campaigns, while Askamore became Junior B Champions. Firstly we are joined by Askamore legend Martin Hayden to look back on their historic win, then Edmond Rowsome jumps in to look at the 3 clubs we have competing in Leinster.
We're joined on the podcast by Rathnure selector Dermot Flynn for a chat about their Intermediate County Final success against a spirited St James' while we also catch up with Garry Laffan for a review of that Final, Duffry Rovers Junior win and a look ahead to the Leinster campaigns that await our County Champions!
St Martins triumphed over St Annes in a captivating affair on Sunday to win their 5th Senior Title, while Liam Mellows won their first hurling title in 57 years after a brilliant game vs Monagear Boolavogue. We were joined by man of the match from the Senior final Rory O'Connor, scorer of the winning point from the Intermediate A final Brendan Halpin, and Wexford Senior Hurling manager Keith Rossiter to provide some much needed balance.
St Annes take on St Martins in the 2024 Wexford Senior Hurling Final and we are joined by Garry Laffan and Richie Kehoe to look back over the semi-finals and look ahead to the mouthwatering final!
The Wexford club hurling semi-finals are approaching (at least most of them are) so we catch up with Oularts Des Mythen to chat about the quarter-finals, the teams in form and look ahead to the semi-finals. There are a few controversies to talk about too!
The brilliant Hurling for Cancer takes place on Monday, 12th of August in Netwatch Dr Cullen Park in Carlow at 7 pm and we are joined by one of the main organisers James Dowling and the greatest hurling manager of all time, Liam Griffin for a fun build up to the game!
This week on The Wexford Hurling Podcast, Ben and Garry sit down with former Wexford and Oulart star Rory Jacob to discuss the Wexford v Clare All Ireland 1/4 final.We talk:- Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh magic- Impact of the red card- O'Donnell's goal - Extra steps for holding?- Matchups- Where is Wexford hurling?- Hurler of the Week
We're joined this week on The Wexford Hurling Podcast by Wexford All Ireland winner and All-Star Larry Murphy to discuss:- 12-point win v Laois in prelim quarter-final- Fixture controversy as quarter-final clashes with Feile- Do or Die vs Clare- Likely matchups
Wexford go to Portlaoise Saturday evening for a Preliminary Quarter Final. We're clear favourites but cannot be in anyway complacent. We have been punished before at the hands of Joe Fortune, former Westmeath manager. We talk championship structures, underage development, mindset and of course a look ahead to our game vs Laois with Joe, a proud Enniscorthy man.
A defeat by the minimum means the Leinster Final has eluded us again. They gave everything but it wasn't to be, but we're still in it with a preliminary quarter final to come. It was a game that was there for the taking but ran away from us in the third quarter. We were joined by former sparring partners to discuss, former Wexford Hurler Malachy Travers and former Kilkenny Hurler Eddie Brennan,
The minor team lost to Dublin and will now face Cork in a preliminary QF on Saturday.Wexford performed superbly in defeating Carlow. This sets up a huge final game in the Leinster Round Robin in Nowlan Park vs Kilkenny. A win puts us into a Leinster Final. We were joined by Declan Ruth and Ed Rowsome to discuss.
There was a busy week of action for our underage teams as the u20s finished up with a defeat to Dublin, while the minor team advanced to a semi final after taking care of Offaly and look ahead to another trip to Parnell Park.The Senior team face Carlow on Sunday in a must win and the task all of a sudden looks much more difficult after seeing them take a point from Kilkenny.We discuss with Willie Cleary and Colm O'Byrne.
Following a disappointing result vs Antrim, Wexford's backs were against the wall. When it was needed they delivered an outstanding performance in Wexford Park on Saturday to get our first championship victory against Galway since 1996. We discuss the game and look ahead with promise to our next two games, with Wexford legend Billy Byrne and legendary Galway manager Cyril Farrell.
Wexford suffered a damaging defeat to Antrim on Saturday, losing a lead in the closing stages again. We try to analyze what went wrong and where we can go from here.We were joined by our legendary captain Martin Storey and the Antrim great Sambo McNaughton.
Wexford were cruelly denied on Sunday after 2 late goals salvaged a point for Dublin. We look to where Wexford did well to get into the winning position, and what we could have done differently to close the deal, and a look ahead to Antrim on Saturday. We were joined by former Wexford hurler Tomas Waters and former Dublin hurler Ryan O'Dwyer.
The wait is finally over, Wexford play Dublin in round 1 of the Leinster Championship this Sunday. What better way to look forward to it than to chat with 2 men who have gone the whole way.A very enjoyable chat with Leinster Final Man of the Match from 1996 Larry Murphy and Hurler of the Year from 1996 Larry O'Gorman
Keith Rossiter has been one of Wexford's greatest ever players, now we hope he will become one of Wexford's greatest ever managers.A solid first league campaign has brought optimism to the county, but now the real business is about to begin. We spoke with Keith about his experiences so far in management, we have a look ahead to the Championship, and much more.
A hugely positive league ended with a disappointing defeat to Cork. The streak is over, but we try to look at the bigger picture and what it means for the business part of the year, Championship.We were joined by the legendary Naomh Eanna man Billy Byrne to discuss.
Wexford remain undefeated and picked their first league win of the year after downing former manager Davy Fitzgerald's Waterford in Walsh Park. Young players are still impressing and coming to the fore.We were joined by former Wexford and Oulart hurler Davy Redmond and former Wexford and Waterford selector, and honorary Ferns man Pat Bennett to discuss.
Wexford overcame 2 first-half injuries to key players Kevin Foley and Lee Chin to earn a 3rd straight league draw against Clare in Wexford Park on Sunday. Ben and Garry chat to Ursula Jacob and Richie Kehoe about the game and how Keith Rossiter and Wexford are building nicely with loads of young new faces gaining great experience and performing well.
Wexford came from behind to snatch a draw against an improving Offaly side. Despite a poor start, and finishing with 13 men, they managed to claw back a deficit and almost took all the points in a very wet Wexford Park on Saturday evening.We were joined by former Offaly legend Brian Carroll and former Oulart The Ballagh and Wexford hurler Paul Roche to discuss.
A draw away to Kilkenny continues Rossiter's unbeaten beginning to his managerial campaign. With many positives to reflect on, we were joined by Ed Rowsome and David "Doc" O'Connor
Sean Flood, from the legendary hurling family in Cloughbawn, played the last 15 minutes of the All-Ireland semi-final in 1996 with a broken shin. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking to him.
It was a huge weekend for hurling in Wexford, with Naomh Éanna and Cloughbawn taking the biggest prizes. We chatted with Gorey legend Eoin Conroy and Cloughbawn stalwart Barry Kehoe for thoughts on their respective victories. We also spoke with Willie Cleary and Richie Kehoe to get some expert analysis.
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The biggest weekend of the year is here. History could be made with some exciting match ups in both Senior and Intermediate. We were joined by former Wexford hurler and multiple time county champion Rory Jacob and legendary Ferns hurler and 2022 champion James Tonks to discuss.
We're really at the business end of the season now. The semi finals are coming this weekend and there hasn't been much time to draw breath. We caught up with current Wexford Camogie and Oulart the Ballagh manager Colin Sunderland, as well as former Wexford hurler and Faythe Harriers legend Richie Kehoe to discuss the action.
Following on from the hurling plan, Wexford GAA appointed a Director of Hurling last October. The man tasked with this position is Niall Williams and he joined us on the pod this week to discuss.
Wexford really performed last Sunday and went hell for leather in getting the result vs Kilkenny to secure our Leinster Championship status. A massively improved showing from the previous games this year.We were joined by Wexford Legend Declan Ruth and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent to discuss.
Disappointment in the u20, was followed 4 days later with one of our worst performances ever. Now we need to pick ourselves ups and produce the goods vs Kilkenny on Sunday.We were joined by u20 manager Keith Rossiter and Monagear's finest Ed Rowsome.
The Wexford u20 hurlers take on Offaly in the Leinster final on Wednesday after beating Kilkenny in the semi-final in Nowlan Park last Wednesday.We're joined to preview the game by the last Wexford man to lift the u20 Leinster cup, Naomh Eanna's Eoin Conroy as well as former Offaly hurler and current co host of Our Game and GAA correspondent with the Irish Independent, Michael Verney.
A frustrating evening in Croke Park has led to a lot of questions, disappointment and more frustration. We looked back at the action with former Wexford, Naomh Éanna and Ballyboden hurler Malachy Travers, and former Tipperary and Dublin hurler Ryan O’Dwyer.
We were joined by former Wexford and Oulart-The-Ballagh Hurler, and current Oylegate manager Des Mythen, plus Antrim Legend Sambo McNaughton to look back at Wexford's victory over Antrim and a look ahead to this weekend's game vs Dublin.
After the perfect start, Wexford were comfortably defeated by Galway in Salthill on Saturday. We discuss the game, with a look ahead to this weekend's game vs Antrim in Wexford Park.All with the expert views of our midfield legend Adrian Fenlon and David Connors of the Tuam Herald.
The Championship starts back on Saturday as Wexford take on Galway in Salthill and we are joined by two legends of the game, Cyril Farrell and Tom Dempsey. We look at the possible matchups, the injury issues, and predictions and as is to be expected with Tom and Cyril, we have a bit of craic.
We're delighted to be joined by Ursula Jacob this week and we'd like to have been able to focus solely on the two excellent underage displays over the weekend with the Wexford minors beating Offaly and the Wexford u20s beating Kilkenny but there was also a disgraceful incident at a challenge game that we needed to address.
Wexford's disappointing league campaign is over with an uninspiring loss to Limerick. We did get a few thoughts on the game. But we took a back seat for this one and got a lot of craic and few quality stories from Wexford legend Billy Byrne and Limerick legend Joe Quaid.
Wexford went to Cork in Round 4 of the Allianz Hurling League and provided a much improved performance despite being beaten late on. Some pride was restored and Garry and Ben chat with former Cork and Wexford manager John Meyler and the memory man of Wexford hurling, Ed Rowsome.
Wexford were defeated heavily by Clare on Sunday. We dissect the performance and what's next, with Clare All Ireland winner Colin Ryan and former Wexford centre back Andrew Shore.
This week Ben and Garry chat to Oulart the Ballagh's Shaun Murphy who retired from him Wexford Hurling duties earlier in the year. Shaun talks about the injury issues that ultimately forced his hand as well as the high and lows of his career.
Wexford had a disappointing start to the Allianz National Hurling League, losing by 8 points to the Tribesmen. We try to dissect our issues with former Galway hurler and current Galway minor manager Fergal Healy
The Wexford and Naomh Éanna legend joins us to chat about his career. And the Super Sub delivers once again.
Ferns have become the Pettitt's Senior Hurling Champions for the 1st time in history. We were joined by the Ferns manager Pat Bennett and Wexford manager Darragh Egan to look back at the weekend's the county finals.
There was lots of exciting action at the weekend, and we're gearing up for more this weekend in Wexford Park. Ferns will look to take their first title by defeating 2019 Champions St. Martins, while Oulart The Ballagh look to return to Senior at the first time of asking when take on the impressive Taghmon Camross. The legendary Tom Dempsey joined us to discuss the games.
With the new Strategic Plan for hurling in the county announced recently, we figured it the perfect time to discuss our plan's with the chairman. We look at our plans for developing our elite players from underage all the way into the Senior setup.
6 points up with 10 minutes of normal time remaining, we thought we were there. It wasn't to be as Clare raced passed us in the end. We were joined by Clare All Ireland Winner and former Wexford stalwart Harry Kehoe.
These are the games we look forward to. All Ireland Quarter Finals are always great places to be and technically we're only 3 wins away from the Holy Grail, but a mouthwatering game versus Clare awaits us in Thurles on Saturday. We're joined by a man who's pretty much played everywhere for Wexford and is as passionate as they come, Éanna Martin.
Former Cork, Wexford and Kerry manager John Meyler joined us to talk about Wexford's upcoming fixture against Kerry on Saturday. We also got into his time in '07 and '08 as Wexford manager and his current role in Cork.
It was a beauty to behold, Wexford saved the season with an outstanding performance in UPC Nowlan Park to beat Kilkenny 1-18 to 1-22. The players stood up when it was needed the most. We were joined by Kilkenny great Eddie Brennan and Wexford legend Keith Rossiter to flesh things out.
It was disappointing draw in Westmeath, however a win this weekend can put it behind us. No better place to turn in on that in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Wexford Legend Tom Dempsey joined us to talk about what's gone and what is to come.
Our under 20 hurlers went agonizingly close in Carlow on Monday evening. We are joined by the legendary Ed Rowsome and the under 20 manager and former Wexford great Keith Rossiter.
We have an under 20 Leinster Final to look forward to, there was heartbreak for the minors, while the Seniors dismantled Laois. We discuss all with former Wexford stalwart David Redmond and Steven Miller from Laois Today
Old sparring partners Ryan O'Dwyer and Andrew Shore join us to chat about the disappointment of defeat to Dublin and road ahead.
After an important comeback against Galway, we were joined by the Tribesmen's legendary manager Cyril Farrell to discuss the game, and our upcoming vital fixture versus Dublin.
The 2022 championship is finally upon us. We are joined by former Wexford Intermediate, Wexford under 21 and Ferns hurler Edward Cullen and Aidan Delaney from Off the Ball to have a look at Wexford's upcoming games. Photo: Ray MacManus/Sportsfile
Wexford's league bubble burst with a tough loss to Waterford but the focus now turns to the championship in 3 weeks' time. We discuss the semi-final loss to Waterford, the positives from the league and the Wexford Minor's first-round win over Dublin with former Wexford and Oulart star Ursula Jacob
With Wexford defeating Cork, we maintain our 100% record and are looking forward to a league semi final. Former Cork hurler Lorcán McLoughlin joined us to discuss the game and a look ahead to the semi-finals.
Former Oulart the Ballagh and Wexford Hurler David Redmond and former Wexford Camogie manager and current under 20 selector JJ Doyle joined us to discuss the Wexford game vs Offaly, the promising young players coming through and the All Ireland Club Camogie Final.
Wexford get the win and take the points against Galway as they continue to impress in the league but was there an element of shadow boxing in Salthill with the sides meeting again in the first round of the Leinster Championship. We chat with former Galway player and coach and current Galway minor manager, Fergal Healy, about the game and whether it will hold much weight come championship.
Darragh Egan was player for Tipperary for the best part of a decade, he played in the forwards and also as a goalkeeper. He was a coach with Tipperary under the highly successful Liam Sheedy. Now he has taken on the role of Wexford Senior Hurling Manager. Darragh joined us to chat about his new set up and the year ahead.
We chat with former Clare All Ireland winner and Newmarket-on-Fergus sharpshooter Colin Ryan about the Wexford v Clare League game at the weekend.
Recent retiree and Cloughbawn clubman Harry Kehoe joins us to chat about his 13 year career with Wexford. We also chat about the NHL league victory over Limerick and the upcoming year.
Renowned psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick joins us for a chat. Niamh has been the psychologist for 30 years, she has worked with Irish Olympic teams and of course that Wexford team in 1996, which our focus is drawn to.
It took the Rapparees 43 years to return to the summit of Wexford hurling. And when they did, it was fitting that 23 year veteran Tomás "Mossy" Mahon was on the field.
25 years on from Wexford's famous victory in the All Ireland of 1996, "The Messiah" Liam Griffin speaks to us about the days we wish could return.
Irish Times journalist and all round good guy Malachy Clerkin joins us to discuss the big one, the All Ireland Hurling Final and Limerick's masterclass.
Kanturk coach Frank Flannery and former Limerick hurler James Ryan join us to discuss the All Ireland final this Sunday between Cork and Limerick
Former Kilkenny goalkeeper and current Kildare manager David Herity joins us for a great chat about the All-Ireland semi finals and all things hurling.
Cyril Farrell joins us on The Hurling Podcast to discuss the Waterford v Tipperary and Cork v Dublin All Ireland quarter-finals and look ahead to the semi-finals where Limerick face Waterford and Cork and Kilkenny renew an old rivalry.
Former Wexford hurlers David Redmond and Andrew Shore joined us to chat about the weekends hurling and Wexford's exit of the Championship
We're joined by well-renowned hurling coach Frank Flannery and former Wexford and Oulart star Darren Stamp to look forward to the Wexford v Clare and Waterford v Laois Qualifiers as well as the Leinster final between Kilkenny and Dublin and the Munster final between Limerick and Tipperary.
After a heartbreaking defeat against Kilkenny, we discussed the weekends action with legendary Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan and former Wexford coach Willie Cleary
We discuss the weekends hurling action with Wexford legend Tom Dempsey, while also having a look ahead to the Provincial semi finals this weekend in both Leinster and Munster.
8 time All-Ireland winner and former Laois manager Eddie Brennan joins us to preview the opening weekend of the championship.
After round 3 of the Allianz National Hurling League, we chatted with Peter Mernagh from Wexford Today and hurling historian Edmund Rowsome about Wexford's progress so far, and a few other compelling issues.
Veteran referee Dickie Murphy joined us to chat about new rules and his time as one of the GAA's top officials.
Wexford veteran and St. Annes clubman Liam Óg Mcgovern joined us for a great chat about his career. The obstacles he has overcome to achieve what he has should be an inspiration to many.
This week we chat with Oulart man and Wexford GAA's Games Development Manager Ray Harris as well as current Wexford panellist and Oylegate/Glenbrien attacker and Wexford GAA Games Promotion Officer Séamus Casey about the recently released Player Pathway document - The Wexford Way
We chat with 3-time hurling All Star and one of Wexford and Oularts finest, Mick Jacob, whose love and enthusiasm for the game is infectious!
Duffry Rovers' finest and one of the all time greats Damien Fitzhenry joins us for our first episode of 2021
We're joined by Wexford & Naomh Eanna star Conor Macdonald & current Wexford u20s coach and podcast regular Davy Redmond for a review of the All Ireland Final and a look ahead to the u20 and minor championships that start this weekend for Wexford.
Former Waterford hurler Wayne Hutchinson joined us to discuss the brilliant weekend of hurling and we also cast an eye to the final.
We talk to A Hurlers Life podcast host and former Offaly sharpshooter Brian Carroll about the weekend action and look forward to two enticing semi-finals.
We also get him to pick his best Wexford 6, one from each line.
Páraic McMahon, Head of Sport at The Clare Echo joins us to discuss Wexford's exit from the championship. We also have a look at the other hurling games.
David Redmond and Willie Cleary join us to discuss Wexford's upcoming qualifier against Clare along with Tipp v Cork in the other qualifier. We also discuss the two provincial finals between Kilkenny and Galway in Leinster and Limerick v Waterford in Munster.
This week on the hurling podcast we chat with Irish Times Sportswriter Malachy Clerkin about the Leinster and Munster Hurling Semi-Finals as Galway beat Wexford, Kilkenny survives Dublin scare, Waterford hold on v Cork and Limerick continue their great form v Tipperary.
Cyril Farrell joins us to discuss the upcoming Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championship semi finals, particularly Wexford vs Galway
This week we're joined by Tom Dempsey to preview the Pettitts Wexford Senior Hurling final between Naomh Eanna and Shelmaliers and the Courtyard Intermediate Hurling Final between Buffers Alley and Crossabeg Ballymurn
Wexford and Oulart The Ballagh veteran David Redmond joined us to discuss the Upcoming Wexford Senior Hurling Championship Semi Finals
This week Ben and I sat down with a man we know as Uncle Dave. Dave hurled midfield for Wexford on the 1968 All Ireland winning team and at just 20 years of age, was the youngest man on the field. He also won 3 Leinster titles and a National hurling league with Wexford as well as a Railway Cup with Leinster.
Dave was a selector with the Wexford Snr Team from 89 to 94 and has always played a vital role for Wexford in the background raising finances and lending his support wherever he can.
This is our episode with Dave Bernie.
In this episode, we have a passionate conversation with current Gorey Senior Hurling trainer and Wexford GAA's Hurling Development Administrator Willie Cleary.
He talks us through his coaching career to date and the work he is involved with to develop underage hurling in Wexford.
While social distancing, we spoke with former Wexford captain and Oulart the Ballagh legend Darren Stamp
Current Wexford star and Ferns St. Aidans club man Paul Morris joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his hurling career to date and give us a bit of insight into the Wexford setup.
While social distancing, we spoke with the sideline cut master, Rapparees and Wexford legend Adrian Fenlon
We caught up with former Wexford hurler Jack Guiney to chat about his time with Wexford and his life now in San Francisco
In Ep. 6 of The Hurling Podcast we have a very interesting chat with 3 time Leinster u21 winner Eoin Conroy and current Wexford hurler Andrew Shore.
For Ep. 5 of The Hurling Podcast we have Part 2 of our compelling chat with Diarmuid Lyng.
We chatted with former Wexford Hurling manager and current Carlow hurling manager Colm Bonnar after Wexford eat Carlow in the last round of the National Hurling League.
We got chatting to 10 year Wexford Veteran David Redmond during the week on Wexford's comeback victory against Dublin in Croke Park and about his own hurling career.
The Hurling Podcast Episode 2: We chat with Diarmuid "Gizzy" Lyng after Wexford beat Kilkenny in the league in Wexford Park. We discuss Wexford hurling and the match itself in part 1 of this 2 part pod.
Welcome to the first episode of The Hurling Podcast a podcast that will focus on Wexford Hurling. We met up with Wexford Hurling Legend Tom Demspey for a chat about the current Wexford hurling landscape and his own hurling career.
Enjoy!