Geoff Barry from Fortview near Duncormick was one of the finest wing half-backs to play club football in the county.

GEOFF BARRY (ST. ANNE'S)

He had unlimited stamina, courage in abundance, great vision, excellent hands, was a superb tackler and possessed a fine delivery left or right out of defence.

Seldom in any of his games with the St. Anne's football team had his opponents a free shot at goal. Whenever the few times he was beaten, his recovery rate in getting back was first class. His great vision allowed him to be first to the ball and there was no way that his opponent could dispossess him. He was a very confident player both in hurling and football and had good balance and composure. In a long and distinquished career as a dual player, he must have covered acres and acres of ground as he defended gallantly for his team.

Geoff was born in 1941 and was educated in Duncormick N.S., Mountmellick Cistercian College, Roscrea Cistercian College and Clonakilty Agricultural College. He started his career in 1956, playing Juvenile with Kilmore-rathangan, and ended his career with St. Anne's in 1969. He was also a selector with St. Anne's in 1998.

The best dual players he has ever seen in Wexford were Paddy Kehoe and Jack Berry R.I.P. His brother, Michael, also played football.

The best individual display he has ever seen was by the late Andy Merrigan (Castletown) in the 1966 county football final. Geoff's finest hour was in 1968, beating Castletown in the Senior county final.

The four best footballers that he has seen playing with St. Anne's were Jack Berry R.I.P., Paddy Berry, Davy Rowe and Jim Ryan. The four players he selected as the most difficult he played on with St. Anne's were Brendan Hayden (Carlow), Billy Kelly (St. Dympna's), Nick Newport (St. Fintan's) and Tom Neville (Fethard).

Geoff also played football for Wexford at Minor, Junior and Senior levels and he also played Minor hurling with Wexford. He won many medals in his career - Juvenile hurling and football in 1957, Minor hurling and football medals in 1959, both with Kilmore-rathangan, Junior football medal 1966 and a Senior football medal in 1968, both with St. Anne's

The two footballers he selects as the best he has seen in Ireland were Peter Canavan (Tyrone) and Mick O'connell (Kerry), while the two footballers he selected as being the best he has seen in Wexford were Jack Berry R.I.P. and Andy Merrigan R.I.P.

The best game of football that he has ever seen in Wexford was Wexford beating Westmeath in June, 2011. Growing up the late Nickey Rackard was his boyhood hero.

He also played Juvenile hurling and football with St. Anne's in 19561957 and Minor hurling and football with St. Anne's and Kilmore-Rathangan in 1958-1959. Geoff also selected the 1968 Senior final versus Castletwon as the most exciting game of football that he had played in.

SEAMUS BOLAND (KILANERIN)

Seamus Boland from Pallas a few miles from Gorey town was an exceptionally-talented and mobile forward for his club, Kilanerin. In his career he was very much the complete player. He was versatile, had excellent vision, perfect balance and unlimited stamina.

He usually played in the half-forward line for his club where he was quick and clever, crafty and elusive. His strong upper body strength enabled him to score fairly frequently for his side. Seamus was a team player and on most occasions unselfishly set up his fellow forwards to notch up match-winning scores.

He was born in 1940 and was educated at Kilanerin N.S. His boyhood hero was the late Seán Purcell (Galway). His three brothers all played the game - Maurice, Pat and Chris - and they were quite good.

Two of his sons, James and Tommy, also played hurling and football with Kilanerin-ballyfad. One of his finest hours in the Kilanerin jersey was in the drawn game versus St. Martin's in the 1963 county Junior football championship. He gave a superb display of fast moving, quick thinking, accurate scoring and was very elusive in his play.

Seamus was both a selector and committee member for Kilanerin for a number of years. One of the finest individual performances he has ever seen was given by Larry O'shaughnessy for Castletown versus Ballyhogue in the second replay of the 1965 county Senior football final. It was a machine-like performance.

He last played football for Kilanerin in 1976. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was the late Jack Berry (St. Anne's). He first played football for Kilanerin in 1960. The four footballers he would select as the best he has seen playing with Kilanerin were Paddy Hughes, Mike Hughes, Jim Hughes and Joe Considine.

The four footballers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Andy Merrigan R.I.P. (Castletown), Joe Moran (St. Anne's), Tony Butler (St. Martin's) and Ned Purcell (Castletown). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and Paddy Doherty (Down). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Andy Merrigan R.I.P. and Denis Asple (Ballyhogue).

His father, Jim Boland, also played at club level. He also played Junior and Senior football with Wexford from 1964-1970. He won numerous inter-club tournament medals, one county Junior medal in 1967 and one county Senior medal in 1974.

He played Junior hurling with Kilanerin and Senior hurling with the Gorey District. The most exciting game of football that he played in for Kilanerin was the county Junior semi-final in 1963 which was the first drawn game against St. Martin's.

JIMMY BRADY (ST. AIDAN'S, ENNISCORTHY)

Jimmy Brady from Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy, was during the '60s one of the most elusive and speedy forwards to play hurling. His composure in the most hectic and exciting of struggles was a feature. He had a sure first touch and he had an incredible self-belief in his role as a forward.

Although lightly built, he could mix it with bigger opponents and come off best. Jimmy was python swift in his running and his speed and ball control won him many admirers. His ability to read a game and his awareness when in possession of the ball were master class.

He was born in 1940 and was educated at Enniscorthy C.B.S. His boyhood hero was the late Nickey Rackard. After leaving the C.B.S. he joined up with the Shamrocks and played with them in 1957 and 1958.

He then moved over to play with St. Aidan's in 1959 and continued to play with them until 1968 when a serious number of injuries to his eye, nose and mouth forced him to retire from the game he loved. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Harry O'connor R.I.P. He first played hurling at club level with St. Aidan's in 1959. The best individual display that he has seen at club level was by the late Nick O'donnell in the 1959 county Senior hurling final against Faythe Harriers. One of his finest hours when playing with St. Aidan's was in the 1962 county Special Junior hurling final versus Faythe Harriers. He was on fire in this encounter, scoring 3-1 over the hour. He also played Senior football for St. Mogue's in the early '60s.

The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing with St. Aidan's were Nick O'donnell R.I.P., Art Foley, Harry O'connor R.I.P. and Padge Kehoe R.I.P. The four players he would select as the most difficult he played on in his hurling career were Michael Collins R.I.P. (Shamrocks), Brendan Morris (Ferns), Jim English R.I.P. and Billy Rackard R.I.P.

The two players he would select as the best he has seen playing hurling in Ireland in the present day are Henry Shefflin and Tommy Walsh (both Kilkenny). The two players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Paul Lynch and Tim Flood.

He was part of the Wexford Intermediate team which won the All-ireland but had to withdraw because of a family problem. The medals he won were one Leinster colleges in 1959, Minor football and hurling in 1957 (runners-up), one Special Junior in 1962 and one county Senior hurling in 1959 as a substitute with St. Aidan's.

He also played Minor hurling with the Boys' Club and Minor football with the Emmets in 1957 and 1958. The most exciting game that he played in was the Leinster Colleges hurling final when they were eight points down at half-time before going on to win.

DENNY BREEN (SHELMALIERS)

A player who stood out for his club, the Shelmaliers, for many years was Denny Breen who now resides near Curracloe. He played most of his hurling in the half-back line where his tenacious and close marking tactics played many a forward to a standstill.

His overall contribution to his club was immense. He was always razor-sharp and was flawless and fearless in all of his battles with the best around. One of his finest hours playing with the Shelmaliers was versus Oulart-the Ballagh in the 1966 county Junior hurling final. Denny played like a man inspired and closed down his opponents effectively. His ability to anticipate the play in that encounter was uncanny.

He was born in 1939 and was educated in Curracloe N.S. His boyhood hero was Paddy Kehoe. One of his biggest disappointments was losing the 1961 county Junior hurling final to Davidstownin a second replay after hurling so well for the whole year. Five years later his joy was to unfold when his beloved Shelmaliers won the county Junior hurling final.

He played Juvenile hurling with Ardcolm in 1955 and Minor hurling with the Shelmaliers in 1957. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was George O'connor (St. Martin's).

He last played for the Shelmaliers in 1974 and was a selector and committee member for a number of years. He first played hurling for Shelmaliers at Junior level in 1956.

The best individual display that he has ever seen at club level was by Jimmy O'brien for Geraldine O'hanrahans in the 1966 county Senior hurling final.

The four best hurling players that he has seen playing with the Shelmaliers were Joe O'reilly, Johnny Cullen R.I.P., Josie O'leary and Paddy Devereux.

The four hurling players he selected as the most difficult he played on in his hurling career were Marks Redmond (Shamrocks), Frank Doyle R.I.P. (St. Fintan's), Liam Kehoe (Davidstown-courtnacuddy) and Dan Gallagher (Blackwater).

His Dad also played, while Denny played Minor hurling for Wexford in 1957. The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Jimmy O'brien and Oliver Mcgrath. The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Eddie Keher and Bobby Rackard R.I.P. He also won one Junior hurling medal in 1966 and one Junior football medal in 1973.

CONTINUED OVERLEAF The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Rathnure versus Buffers Alley. The most exciting game of hurling that he played in was the 1966 county Junior final versus Oulart-the Ballagh.

PADDY BUCKLEY (CLOUGHBAWN)

Paddy Buckley, who now resides in Patrick Street in Enniscorthy, had a long and distinquished career as a goalkeeper. He first played Minor hurling with Ballinavary Emmets in 1958. The same year he lined out with Cloughbawn in the Junior hurling championship. He continued to play with the club until 1964 when he threw in his lot with the Shamrocks.

Then in 1966 he moved over to play with St. Aidan's and shortly after he was back again with Cloughbawn. In 1968 he retired from the game after eleven years in the firing line from many lethal forwards. In his career he made many outstanding saves, particularly in a District final versus Bunclody where he had to be in top form.

Paddy always had a great understanding with his defenders in front of him. In his day forwards were allowed to challenge a goalie but he was confident that the men in front of him would make sure that he was well protected. He was born in 1940 and was educated at Clonroche N.S. His boyhood hero was Tim Flood, one of the greatest forwards he has ever seen. Larry Rochford was another brilliant player for Cloughbawn. He last played hurling for Cloughbawn in 1969.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. He first played hurling with Cloughbawn in 1958. The best individual display he has seen at club level was Tim Flood versus the Shamrocks in an Intermediate game were he scored 3-5.

The four hurling players he would select as the best he has seen playing with Cloughbawn were Pat Harrington R.I.P., Tim Flood, Billy Wickham R.I.P. and Kevin Foley R.I.P. The four hurling players he would select as the most lethal that he played against were Mick Butler (Buffers Alley), Tony Doran (Buffers Alley), Bill Murphy (Buffers Alley) and Mick Bennett R.I.P. (Oylegate-glenbrien).

The two hurling players he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Tony Reddan (goalkeeper, Tipperary) and Nickey Rackard R.I.P. The two hurling players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Dan Quigley and Willie Murphy.

He won one District medal against Bunclody in his career. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Rathnure versus St. Aidan's played in Barrett's Park. The most exciting game of hurling that he played in was Cloughbawn versus the Shamrocks in the Intermediate championship in 1960.

MARTIN BUGGY (FAYTHE HARRIERS)

Martin Buggy was an exceptionally talented, strong, composed and courageous hurling player with the Faythe Harriers. He was a determined and polished performer whose brilliant stickwork and his astute brain made him one of the top men playing club hurling in the '60s.

He became a master in all the techniques of ball playing and excelled in the art of man-marking. He was a top-class defender when he lined out there. He was decisive and intelligent when playing midfield and when playing in the forward line his control and excellent distribution were always worth a score or two. He was a very clean player, fair and wholehearted in every game he played.

He was born in 1941 and was educated at Wexford C.B.S. His boyhood hero was the late Nickey Rackard. One of his finest games playing for the Faythe Harriers Senior hurling team was versus Rathnure in the 1965 county final. He was in brilliant form. His vision and his first time ground hurling were both brilliant and masterly. He was the essence of reliability and dependability and over the full game he was superb.

He was also an outstanding footballer, winning county Senior medals with the Faythe Harriers in 1959 and 1960. He played Juvenile with the Faythe Harriers for four years in 1954, 1955, 1956 and 1957, winning three medals. He also played three years Minor hurling with the Faythe Harriers in 1957, 1958 and 1959.

The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing with the Faythe Harriers were Ned Wheeler, Oliver Mcgrath, Jack Cullen and Tommy Nolan. The four players he found most difficult that he played on in his hurling career were Martin Byrne (Rathnure), Paddy Kavanagh (Buffers Alley), Phil Wilson (Ballyhogue) and Jimmy O'brien (Geraldine O'hanrahans). The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was John Kennedy (Faythe Harriers).

He first played hurling with the Faythe Harriers Senior team in 1960 and last played for them in 1969. He won two Senior football medals in 1959 and 1960, three Juvenile medals and three county Senior hurling medals in 1960, 1962 and 1965, all with the Faythe Harriers.

The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen at the moment are Tommy Walsh and Henry Shefflin (both Kilkenny), while his brother, Ned Buggy, was one of the club's finest players.

He also played Senior hurling for Wexford, while Mick Jacob, Tony Doran and Dan Quigley were superb club players for many years.

WATTY BYRNE (GUSSERANE O'RAHILLY'S)

Watty Byrne from Rathimney near Gusserane was destined to be a top-class footballer as his late, great uncle, Pat Byrne, was one of the best left corner-backs that has ever played the game.

However, Watty was a star in his own right, also in the corner-back position. He went for every ball as if it was his own private property and grasped it with sure hands that ruled out any possibility of dispossession. He had admirable qualities of strength, dexterity and perception and was tremendously defiant in all his duels with his opponents.

Sheer courage and positional vision in covering his patch won him practically every ball that came in his direction. His reading of the general play was excellent and he shrugged off tackles with ease to get in powerful clearances.

One of his finest hours playing with Gusserane O'rahilly's was versus Ballymitty in the 1962 New Ross District final. He was positive and composed and showed tremendous resilience and durability. He had a masterly performance and his concentration was brilliant in close exchanges while his attitude was perfect.

He was also an outstanding hurler for a number of years with Gusserane O'rahilly's. He was born in 1940 and was educated in Gusserane N.S. He last played football with Gusserane in 1975.

He was Treasurer for over 30 years and a selector for the Junior 'B' team for a few years too. The best dual player he has seen for Wexford was Paddy Kehoe (Gusserane). The best individual display he has seen at club level was by John Joe Culleton versus the Volunteers in the '50s.

The four players he selects as the best he has seen playing with Gusserane were Paddy Kehoe, John Joe Culleton R.I.P., Seán Myers R.I.P. and Patsy Farrell. The four players he selects as the most difficult he has played on in his football career at club level were Fergie Duff R.I.P. (St. Anne's), Jack Berry R.I.P. (St. Anne's), Tommy Kirwan (Ballyhogue) and Larry Larkin (New Ross).

The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and Seán Purcell R.I.P. (Galway). The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Wexford are Willie Goodison R.I.P. and Paddy Kehoe.

His uncle, Pat, played football with Wexford and Leinster and won three Railway Cup medals with Leinster between 1927 and 1931 and one Leinster medal in 1925. Watty himself won one county Junior football medal in 1965.

The best game of football he has seen in Wexford was Gusserane versus the Volunteers in the '50s. His boyhood hero was Paddy Kehoe. He played Minor hurling with Cushinstown in 1957 and 1958 and Minor football with Gusserane in 1957 and 1958 too.

BILLY COLFER (FETHARD AND DAN O'CONNELL'S)

Billy Colfer, who now resides at Slade near Hook Head, was a muchtravelled footballer in his career. With his great energy, courage, skill and astute vision he was top at his game. He was a player who held his own in most games he participated in.

He could play in any sector of the field but the half-back line and half-forward line were the two positions he generally occupied. When playing in the back line he covered his area admirably and, although he liked to attack from his patch, he never left any loopholes in his defensive duties. When in the forwards he moved quickly, was clever and elusive and secured some telling scores for the teams he played for.

Billy had the speed, the ability and confidence to adapt to any type of opponent that he encountered in his 13 years playing Junior football. His finest hour playing the game was with the Dan O'connell's in the Wexford District championship. Playing at No. 10 against St. Martin's in the Wexford District semi-final, he was the master of his area and his every movement was class. He was faultless, fearless and forceful right through the game. His overall performance was out of the top drawer on that occasion.

Billy's career started by playing Minor football with St. Mogue's in 1956 and 1957. He played with St. Peter's too before he came back to play with the Dan O'connell's from 1961 to 1966 and finished his career in 1968 with St. Joseph's.

The best dual players he has seen in Wexford were Phil Wilson and Paddy Kehoe. He first played at Junior level for Fethard in 1955. He was born in 1939 and was educated in St. Peter's College (Wexford) and Erin's Hope Training College.

The five players he selects as the best he has seen playing with the clubs he represented were Tom Neville, Larry Bird, Dick Mccabe, Bernard Mcguinness R.I.P. and Pascal Whitmore with Dan O'connell's. The four players he selects as the most difficult he played on in his career were Billy Devereux (Our Lady's Island), Rich Howlin (Ballymitty), Liam Butler (St. Martin's) and Fr. Tom Eustace (Clongeen).

The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell and Seán Purcell R.I.P. The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Wexford were Paddy Kehoe and Matty Forde.

Unfortunately, he never won any medals, but the enjoyment and the friends he made compensated for that. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P.

The most exciting game that he ever played in was the 1963 District Junior football semi-final versus St. Martin's, with Dan O'connell's winning by 2-7 to 2-2.

NED COLFER (GERALDINE O'HANRAHANS)

One of the most dedicated and respected individuals to come from the town of New Ross was Ned Colfer who now resides at Carrigadaggin, Newbawn. He always called a spade a spade and has his own views on anything relating to Gaelic games.

Whether playing for his club, Geraldine O'hanrahans, or with the Wexford Senior hurling team, he always hurled with great drive, courage and purpose and was outstanding in nearly all of his games, particularly when the pressure was at it highest. Ned was a very astute assessor of the general play and how to mark opponents out of the game.

His first touch was masterly and he could read a game brilliantly. His calibre and consistency was never questioned and his attitude to every game was spot on. To single out his finest hour at club level would be an impossibility as he had so many, but his display in the 1962 county Senior hurling semi-final versus St. Aidan's was scintillating. At centre half-back he graced the arena with courage, power, strength and exceptionsl skill. He was solid, constructive and dashing and outhurled a number of opponents throughout the game. It was a display of vintage defending.

He was born in 1940 and was educated in New Ross C.B.S. He last played for his club in 1970 and first played in 1958. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. His late brother, Joe, was also a brilliant club player.

The best individual display he has seen at club level was by Jimmy O'brien for Geraldine O'hanrahans in the 1966 county Senior hurling final. The games he would select as his finest hour were the 1962 county Senior hurling final versus Faythe Harriers and the 1962 county Senior hurling semi-final versus St. Aidan's.

The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing with his club were Jimmy O'brien, Martin Lyng R.I.P., Tom Neville and Mick Morrissey R.I.P. The four players he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his career were Marks Redmond (Shamrocks), Martin Bergin R.I.P. (Faythe Harriers), Dick Murphy (Faythe Harriers) and Padge Kehoe R.I.P.

The two players he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Jimmy Doyle (Tipperary) and Seamus Cleere (Kilkenny). The two players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Bobby Rackard R.I.P. and Tim Flood.

His uncles, Pat and Joe Bailey, both deceased, were household names in G.A.A. circles. He played Minor hurling in 1958 with Wexford and Senior hurling in 1958 and 1959 and was also on the panel regularly from 1962 until 1970. He won four Leinster Senior hurling medals in 1962, 1965, 1968 and 1970, one All-ireland Senior hurling medal in 1968, one county Senior hurling medal with Geraldine O'hanrahans in 1966 and one Junior football medal in 1963.

His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P. He also played Juvenile hurling and football in 1955 and 1956 and Minor hurling and football in 1956, 1957 and 1958. The most exciting game he played in was winning the 1966 county Senior hurling final versus Shamrocks in a replay.

MICHAEL COSGRAVE (ST. MARY'S, M'TOWN)

Michael Cosgrave from Kennedy Park in Wexford town was for a number of years one of St. Mary's Maudlintown's shining lights both as a footballer and in an official capacity. He started off playing with the club in 1957 and finished up his career in 1969.

He was at home in any position, backs or forwards. Michael was quick, clever and very mobile. When playing in the back division he would mark closely and commanded his area with authority and assurance. In the forward line he moved smoothly and could always be counted on to register a score or two. He was a founder member of the club and was a Secretary for a few years too.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe who was a star performer in both codes. One of his finest games playing with St. Mary's (Maudlintown) was versus St. Fintan's in the mid1960s. His opponent of this day was the speedy and clever Nicky Newport who was a handful for any player, but Michael thought he has a fine game on the St. Fintan's star.

He was born in 1938 and was educated at Wexford C.B.S. His boyhood hero was the late Willie Goodison. Michael played football for the P.H. Pearse's for a number of years up to 1978. The best individual display he has seen at club level was by John O'keeffe from P.H. Pearse's who was one of the best players he has seen.

The game he would select as having his finest hour with St. Mary's was against St. Fintan's on Nicky Newport. The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing with St. Mary's were Peter 'Tapper' Doyle, Willie Houghton R.I.P., Sonny Tottenham and Eddie O'connor R.I.P.

The four footballers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Jimmy Roche R.I.P. (Sarsfields), Eamonn Hall (Sarsfields), Nicky Newport (St. Fintan's) and Liam Butler (St. Martin's). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and Seán Purcell R.I.P. (Galway).

The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Willie Goodison R.I.P. and John Morris R.I.P. The best game of football he has ever seen in Wexford was Castletown versus Ballyhogue in the 1965 county Senior football final replay.

The most exciting game of football that he played in for St. Mary's was against St. Fintan's in the 1960s. Of the present-day Wexford footballers he selects Colm Morris, Anthony Masterson, Redmond Barry and Ben Brosnan as outstanding.

PAT CREANE (ASK A MORE-KILRUSH)

Pat Creane from The Style in Kilmyshall was for many years one of the stalwarts of the Kilrush-askamore hurling and football club. He was cool and confident, strong and resourceful and his overall play was most admirable. He turned in some immaculate displays combining strength, skill and technique.

No matter how difficult the situation was, he always remained calm and unrattled in getting in tremendous clearances. One of his finest hours playing with the club was in 1969 when Askamore captured the county Junior hurling final with victory over St. Fintan's in the final. He played magnificent vintage hurling and was practically unbeatable. He had a superb hour with expert judgement, timely interceptions and accurate deliveries downfield.

One of the finest displays he has seen at Junior level was given by Matt Boggan in that 1969 final. His display at centre half-back was astonishing. He reigned supreme and the manner in which he could anticipate the play was excellent. He played hurling with Askamore from 1960 to 1971, usually in a defensive role like in football. He was also a top performer in the big ball game with excellent skill and good ball control.

He was born in 1940 and was educated in Kilmyshall N.S. and Bunclody V.S. He was a selector with Halfway House Bunclody and a committee member too.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Martin Quigley. The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing with Kilrush in football were Andy Kennedy, Dan Kennedy, Mogue O'neill R.I.P. and Michael Murphy. The four players he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Pat Cullen (Kilanerin), Paddy Hughes (Kilanerin), Dinny Sheridan (Castletown) and Tony Doran (Buffers Alley).

The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Pat Spillane (Kerry) and Jack O'shea (Kerry). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Mick Carty (Castletown) and Martin Quigley (Rathnure).

He won one county medal in hurling playing right corner-back in the Junior county final on December 7, 1969. The best game of football he has seen in Wexford was in the 1985 county Senior football final, Halfway House Bunclody versus Gusserane.

His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P. He played Juvenile football with Halfway House Bunclody in 1956. He didn't play Minor football or hurling due to damaging his knee in 1957 which required a cartilage operation in 1959, so he missed out on all under-age hurling and football.

The most exciting game that he played in for Askamore-kilrush was the county Junior hurling final in 1969 versus St. Fintan's.

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MICK DELANEY (CAIM-KILTEALY/DUFFRY)

Down through the years, G.A.A. followers in the parish of Kiltealy have seen many brilliant and excellent hurlers wearing the colours of Caim-kiltealy and later the Duffry Rovers. But few would disagree that in Mick Delaney they had one of the finest that the club has ever seen. The powerful and wholehearted Mick gave many superlative displays for his side from 1957-1970 both at midfield and centre half-back.

One had to marvel at his boundless energy, his purposeful play, his courage and his ability to win possession in the tightest of situations which was praiseworthy. If there was a 'man of the match' award in the period he was playing, he would have collected quite a few.

He was strong on the ball, quick to strike and generally dominated his patch on the field. Mick always played the game fair but hard and took no prisoners. He was always composed, calm and with expert vision. For a man with a fine physique he had great mobility and with his long stride could cover a large amount of ground.

He was born in 1941. He was educated at Ballindaggin N.S. The four Duffry Rovers hurlers that he selects as the best he has seen were Jim Cooper, Jim Earle, Seán Doyle and Jay Bowe. The four most difficult opponents he encountered in his hurling career were Liam Kehoe (Davidstown-courtnacuddy), Tommy Hawkins (Ferns), Paul Lynch (Shamrocks) and Nigel Higgins (Rathnure).

The best dual player that he has ever seen in Wexford was Phil Wilson (Ballyhogue). His late father, Jack, won a Junior hurling medal with Caim in 1927. Mick also played Junior with Davidstown-courtnacuddy.

The two hurling players he selected as the best he has seen in Ireland outside of Wexford were Mick Roche (Tipperary) and Eddie Keher (Kilkenny). The two hurling players he selected as the best he has seen in Wexford were Mick Jacob (Oulart-the Ballagh) and Tony Doran (Buffers Alley).

He played Juvenile hurling with Caim for two years, losing in the 1956 final to the Faythe Harriers. He also played Minor hurling at club level for three years in 1957, 1958 and 1959. He also played with Davidstown-courtnacuddy for three years after 1970 after finishing with Duffry Rovers.

He won one All-ireland Intermediate (1964), one Leinster medal (1963), and one county Junior hurling medal with Duffry Rovers in 1969. He also played a few times with the Wexford Senior team in some games in the 1960s and played with the Wexford Minor hurling teams in 1958 and 1959, and Senior hurling with Rathnure in 1960.

PADDY DEVEREUX (ST. MARTIN'S)

Paddy Devereux from Rochestown near Drinagh was for many years one of St. Martin's utility players. He started playing club hurling in 1961, usually playing full-forward. His finished his career in early 1974.

Paddy was a tall, well-built individual and was very mobile and had an easy style, great composure, good positional sense and clever movements. These attributes usually put him a yard or two in front of his opponents every time.

He was born in 1941 and was educated at the Faythe Secondary C.B.S. school. His boyhood hero was Jim 'Sacker' Furlong from the Volunteers. He had two brothers that played with St. Martin's also, Jimmy and John.

The best dual player he has seen was Liam Butler for St. Martin's who was brilliant playing both codes. One of his best games playing with St. Martin's was versus Glynn-barntown in 1962 in the Wexford District Junior 'B' championship. He played brilliantly, combining brains and technique to his every movement. He was calm and confident in scoring two goals.

One of the best games of hurling he has seen in the Wexford District was St. Martin's versus St Fintan's in Junior in 1962. The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing with St. Martin's were Liam Butler, Jim O'mahony, Vincent Staples and 'Shanks' Whelan.

The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career with St. Martin's were Dan Quigley (Rathnure), Paddy Kavanagh (Buffers Alley), Martin Buggy (Faythe Harriers) and Con Malone (Parnells). The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Jimmy Doyle (Tipperary) and Tom Cheasty R.I.P. (Waterford).

The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Jim English R.I.P. (Rathnure) and Tony Doran (Buffers Alley). Paddy also played one Intermediate match with Wexford in the mid'60s.

He won one Junior hurling medal in 1963, one Special Junior hurling medal in 1971, one Minor hurling medal in the late 1950s and one Intermediate hurling medal in 1964. He also played Minor hurling and football with St. Martin's in late 1959.

The most exciting hurling game that he played in was the 1962 Senior championship with St. Martin's versus Rathnure. He also played football with his club for a few years.

His favourite players of the great Wexford hurling teams in the '50s were Jim English R.I.P., Bobby Rackard R.I.P., Ned Wheeler and Tim Flood. In the last 30 years the best players he has seen in Wexford were Liam Dunne, Larry O'gorman and Mick Jacob.

KITTY DORAN (ST. JOHN'S, WEXFORD)

Kitty Doran (nee Scallan), who now resides in Kennedy Park, Wexford town, was for 16 years one of the best corner-backs to play the game of camogie.

She played all her games with the famous St. John's team and in doing so she won a total of seven county championship medals. A close-marking and tenacious player with great vision and excellent control on a ball, she had loads of courage with a mighty delivery from her goal.

Kitty was zestful and daring in all her ventures and her control when in possession was second to none. Kitty always hurled with a relentless determination and an unyielding spirit. Her strength, skill and the way she could anticpate danger around her goal were brilliant.

Kitty was born in 1939 and was educated at the Mercy School in St. John's Road. Kitty was only 14-years-old when she started playing camogie and every game for 16 years was a pleasure and joy and the friends she made over that period were great.

Of the superb team of the '50s the players that impressed her the most from that brilliant star-studded side were Art Foley, Tim Flood and the late Nickey Rackard. The four best players she has seen playing camogie with St. John's were Joan Murphy, Margaret Hearne, the late Carmel Fortune and Eileen O'brien.

The four greatest camogie players she has ever seen were Kathleen Mills and Judy Doyle, both from Dublin, and the Downey twins, Ann and Angela, both from Kilkenny.

In Wexford the late Lily Parle, Brigid Doyle (nee Kehoe) and Josie Gahan (nee Kehoe) were really brilliant players. Eileen Flood (nee Morrissey), Margaret Leacy (nee O'leary) and Lily Parle R.I.P. were superstars also. When playing Kitty jostled her opponents off their stride and her contribution to her side was invaluable.

Kitty won one Leinster Junior medal in 1968 but was unable to play in their successful All-ireland win because of another important event which happened later. She played with Wexford as a corner-back from 1962 onwards.

Of the present Wexford camogie team, the Leacy sisters, Kate Kelly and the goalie, Mags D'arcy, are super. It is great to see the way camogie has caught the interest of everyone in the county.

JOHN DOYLE (BUFFERS ALLEY)

When John Doyle arrived in Monamolin, the Buffers Alley club was delighted to secure one of the best corner-backs in the county, although in his under-age years he usually played both hurling and football at left half-back.

John was a tremendous dual player. However, it was at left cornerback that he performed some of his finest exhibitions. He gave many stunning displays of fast moving, quick thinking, polished stick play, accurate and long striking, and showed tremendous stamina and courage. John cleared his lines repeatedly with sweeping first-time deliveries.

His quick, clever and alternating movements had his followers in a happy mood. He was imbued with a lot of confidence in his own ability. One of his finest hours playing for 'the Alley' was in the 1968 Senior hurling championship win versus Ballyhogue-davidstown at right halfback. He was unbeatable with his splendid aerial striking and masterly ground strokes. He was the star of this occasion.

He was cool, calm, confident and committed and played with fire and passion. His effortless and controlled style were features of a brilliant performance.

He was born in 1941 and was educated in Tomhaggard N.S. and St. Peter's College (Wexford). The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Phil Wilson (Ballyhogue), Oliver Mcgrath (Faythe Harriers), John Quigley (Rathnure) and Peadar Murphy (Ferns). The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe.

The four Buffers Alley hurlers he would select as the best he has seen were Colm Doran, Tony Doran, Mick Butler and Tom Dempsey. He played one year Juvenile football with Kilmore in 1957 and two years' Juvenile hurling with Kilmore in 1956 and 1957, winning the double.

He also played two years' Minor hurling with Kilmore in 1958 and 1959 and two years' Minor football with Kilmore in 1958 and 1959. He also played club Junior football with Kilmore and Junior and Intermediate football with Buffers Alley.

He won one county medal in 1959 playing Minor hurling with Kilmore-rathangan. He also won four county Senior hurling medals with Buffers Alley in 1968, 1970, 1975 and 1976. He first played for Buffers Alley in 1968 and last played for them in 1976.

When going to school his boyhood hero was Padge Kehoe R.I.P. The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland and outside of Wexford were Eddie Keher and D.J. Carey, both Kilkenny. The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Tony Doran and Mick Jacob.

He coached three Kilkenny teams to win county championships in the 1970s and 1980s. He has two sons, Barry and Conor, who played club hurling for Buffers Alley.

JOHN DOYLE (STARLIGHTS/GOREY BLUES)

John Doyle from the Duffry Pub in Enniscorthy, for the short period of time that he played Gaelic football, was an excellent performer. He was quick, elusive, enterprising and very clever in gaining possession. He was crafty and mobile in side-stepping his opponent and was deadly-accurate in finishing off his good work.

John had style, speed and ball control and his incessant foraging as he hunted every ball saw him rarely miss an opportunity when near the scoring area. He always seemed to be able to outsmart, outwit and outmaneouvre his marker on most occasions.

It was a big loss to the G.A.A. when in 1959 he turned to play another code which at the time prohibited him from playing Gaelic. His followers believed that he would have made a bigger impression if he had continued to play Gaelic games. His loss was immense to the code.

One of his finest hours playing with the Starlights was in the 1951 county Minor football win versus Geraldine O'hanrahans. It was brilliant the way he created space for himself. He was scintillating in his position.

He was born in 1934 and was educated in Enniscorthy C.B.S. He last played football for the Starlights in 1952 and played with Gorey Blues from 1952-1958. He was also a selector with the Starlights in 1973.

The best dual players he has seen in Wexford were Paddy Kehoe and Harry O'connor R.I.P. The best individual display that he saw in Wexford at club level was by Paddy Kennedy in the 1951 county Minor football final.

The four best players he would select as the best he has seen playing with Starlights and Gorey Blues were Jim Sullivan R.I.P. and Harry O'connor R.I.P. (both Starlights), and Mick Kennedy and Pa Grannell (both Gorey Blues).

The four football players he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Andy Kennedy (Kilrush), Ned Purcell (Castletown), Eddie Kelly (St. Dympna's) and Seán Sheridan (Castletown). The two football players he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Seán Purcell R.I.P. (Galway) and Seán O'neill (Down). The two football players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Matty Forde and Francis Cullen (Ballymitty).

He won three Juvenile medals in 1948, 1949 and 1950 with the Starlights and one Minor medal in 1951. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P. He played Juvenile hurling for three years and Juvenile football for four years. He also played Minor hurling and Minor football, both for three years.

The most exciting football game that he has seen was Castletown versus Ballyhogue in the replay of the county Senior championship in 1965.

JIMMY EGAN (GOREY WOLFE TONES)

Jimmy Egan from Ramsfort Avenue in Gorey town was for a decade and a half one of the best defenders in the Gorey District. His knowledge of the game, his super control, his anticipation and vision made him a star elite. He was unyielding, defiant and resolute in his role as a top-class defender.

One of his finest games playing for the Gorey Wolfe Tones was in 1958 versus St. Brendan's (Craanford). Although only 17-years-old, he never sparkled more brilliantly and his spirit was of incalculable value to his team-mates. He was committed, versatile, positive and determined and he was on the road to greater things. He was born in 1941 and was educated at Loreto Convent C.B.S. in Gorey. His boyhood hero was the late Bobby Rackard. One of the best individual displays he has seen in the Gorey District was given by the late Jimmy Hobbs at midfield in the 1955 hurling final. The late Jimmy was also the best dual player he has seen, with Oliver Cullen also a brilliant dual player.

Three brothers, Joe, Ger and Fintan, played the game of hurling with style. Bill Owley was one of the best footballers to play in the Gorey District. He last played for Gorey Wolfe Tones in 1974 and first played in 1958.

The four hurling players he would select as the best he has seen playing with his club were Jimmy Hobbs R.I.P., Seánie Kinsella, Oliver Gough and Billy Byrne. He was never a selector or committee member.

The four hurling players he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Bill Murphy (Buffers Alley), Tim Flood (Cloughbawn), 'Shanks' Whelan (St. Martin's) and Podge O'gorman R.I.P. (Liam Mellows).

His Dad also played while Jimmy never played for Wexford. The three players he would select as the best he has seen in present-day hurling in Ireland are Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny), Lar Corbett (Tipperary) and Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny).

The three players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Nick O'donnell R.I.P., Bobby Rackard R.I.P. and Tim Flood. During his career he won one county final tournament medal in 1974. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Rathnure versus Buffers Alley.

He played Juvenile with Young Emmets in 1957 and Minor with them in 1958-1959. The most exciting game of hurling he played in was in the Gorey District final in 1960.

BILLY EUSTACE (CLONGEEN)

Billy Eustace, who now resides at Blastknock near Taghmon and originally from Loughnageer, Foulksmills, was for a decade one of the top dual players to play for Clongeen. He normally played in the forwards in both hurling and football and although he played for ten years with dedication and enthusiasm, at the end of the day his medal collection was nil.

However, the memory of his playing years are a source of great pleasure to him and every game he took part in was a joy and he made many friends during that period. Billy's family was well-known and respected in the G.A.A. circles.

Billy's late brother, Seán, was a powerful and brilliant footballer for club and county. Also Martin R.I.P. and Dick R.I.P. were outstanding players. Another brother, Fr. Tom, got a Seana Ghael award a few years ago.

Billy was born in 1938 and was educated in Clongeen N.S. His boyhood hero was the late Nickey Rackard. One of the best hurlers he has seen playing with Clongeen was the late Tom Chapman.

One of his finest games playing for Clongeen footballers was versus St. Mogue's in 1957. In this game his intelligence, courage and strength were very much in evidence, and his ability to catch and kick in a small space of ground was something which confused the opposition.

His late uncle, Dick, won many honours with Adamstown in the late '20s and during the '30s as their goalie. Of the present-day players, Colm Cooper is a football artist and one of the best he has seen, while Tomás O Sé is another favourite.

The four Clongeen footballers he would select as the best he has seen in his career were Seán Eustace R.I.P., Tom Chapman R.I.P., Martin Eustace R.I.P. and Jimmy Cullen R.I.P. The four best footballers he played on in his career were Jim Wall (Gusserane), Jim Byrne (Ballymitty), Tom Neville (St. Mogue's) and Mick Culleton (Gusserane).

The three greatest footballers he has ever seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell (Kerry), Jim Mckeever (Derry) and Matty Mcdonagh R.I.P. (Galway). The three best footballers he has seen in Wexford were Paddy Kehoe, Willie Goodison R.I.P. and Matty Forde.

Of the present-day footballers he would select Colm Morris, Redmond Barry and David Murphy as his favourites. The best game of football he has seen in Wexford was the 1964 Gusserane (winners) versus Clongeen clash in the New Ross District Junior football final. The best dual player he has seen in Clongeen was the late Tom Chapman.

He played Minor football in 1956 with Clongeen and Ballymitty United. The most exciting game of football that he has seen was Clongeen winning the Senior football championship for the first time.

He last played football for Clongeen in 1964 and first played for them in 1954. The greatest dual player he has seen in Ireland was the late Des Foley (Dublin).

TONY FAGAN (STARLIGHTS)

Tony Fagan, originally from Newbridge in Co. Kildare and now residing at Bellefield Road, Enniscorthy, was from the late '60s until the early '80s one of the Starlights' outstanding footballers. He arrived in Enniscorthy as a member of An Garda Síochána in December, 1967.

In 1969 he played his first game for the Starlights and continued for the next 12 years to serve the club with passion and panache both as a player and official. He played his under-age Juvenile and Minor both codes with Moorefield in Newbridge.

He was born in 1941 and was educated at St. Conleth's N.S. and Newbridge V.S. His boyhood heroes were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and Toss Mccarthy (Kildare).

Tony's finest hour and most enjoyable win was in 1977 when they won the county Wexford Intermediate championship and he was delighted to bring a proud club back to play in the Senior grade. Tony's approach to every game was just right and he achieved his many fine displays by his commitment, courage, determination and an excellent attitude to every game.

The best dual players he has seen in Wexford were Phil Wilson and Padge Courtney. Tony had lots of skill, pace and energy and was a big influence on his colleagues. He was a selector with Junior and Intermediate teams and a manager with the Senior team. The best individual display he has seen at club level in Wexford was by Liam Swan for the Starlights versus Buffers Alley in the county Junior semi-final in the early '70s. He scored 3-5 from the total score of 3-7 for the Starlights.

The four players he selects as the best he has seen playing with the Starlights were Phil Wilson, Liam Swan, Ed Doran and Paudge Courtney. The two players he selects as the most difficult he played on in his career were Joe and Colm Doran (Buffers Alley) in the county semi-final. It was hard to know one from the other to mark. Roy Tierney (Starlights) in training would go through you like a train.

He played Juvenile, Minor, Junior hurling and football and Senior hurling with Moorefield in Kildare. His favourite position was in goal, but he also enjoyed the less stressful midfield and full-forward roles. A goalkeeper is never forgiven for an error even when he dies.

The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell and Jack O'shea, both from Kerry and different eras. They were both outstanding. The two players he selects as the best he has seen in Wexford are Joe Foley (Ballyhogue) and Phil Wilson (Ballyhogue and Starlights). Matty Forde he would choose in more recent times, but Colm Morris (Castletown) pound-for-pound was outstanding.

The most exciting game of football that he played in was the annual representative game, the victorious All Army Selection against the Gardaí at Croke Park in 1966 after losing the corresponding game in 1965.

JIM FANNING (CASTLETOWN)

One of the most colourful and carefree characters to play for the Castletown football team was Jim Fanning, originally from Gurteen near Inch and now residing in Gorey town. He was loved by his many followers and feared by the opposition.

When playing in a defensive role he set up a roadblock around his territory that no one dared to pass. Jim was a very, very hard tackler and was glue-like in his marking. He gave many knocks, but also took many with a smile.

No matter what reputations his opponents had, Jim never worried and just went about his job of winning the game for his beloved Castletown. When playing in the forward line he caused mayhem around the goal areas with his bustling tactics and his strong, forceful and elusive style. Off the field Jim was a lovely man with a lovely wife, Catherine, and family. Jim was a brother-in-law to the late, great Andy Merrigan.

One of his finest hours in the Castletown colours was in the 1960 cerounty Junior football final replaysu vs the Volunteers when he came on as a substitute. He was a commanding figure and his play was flowing and imaginative with courage in abundance, cutting out the sallies of the Volunteers' Charlie Golden.

He was born in 1939 and was educated in Ballyfad N.S., St. Peter's College (Wexford) and U.C.D. from 1958-1963. His boyhood hero was Jim Mckeever (Derry). The four best Castletown football players he has seen were Malachy Kane, Freddie Cudlipp, Andy Merrigan R.I.P. and Billy Young.

In his playing days the four football players that he found most difficult to master were Frank Morris (Volunteers), Mickey Byrne R.I.P. (Ballyhogue), Nick Doyle (Ballyhogue) and Pete Crowley R.I.P. (Sarsfields).

He first played football for Castletown at Junior level in 1958 and with Geraldine O'hanrahans in 1969, before he gave up playing in 1973. The two best football players that he has seen in Ireland were Seán Purcell R.I.P. and Brian Mullins, while the two best footballers that he has seen in Wexford were Matty Forde and Andy Merrigan R.I.P.

He played Minor football in 1955, 1956 and 1957. His favourite position while playing football was wing-back. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Phil Wilson (Ballyhogue).

When in St. Peter's, Jim remembers games versus Good Counsel College as very entertaining. One of the best under-age footballers he has seen in Wexford was Michael Carty (Castletown).

JIM FENLON (ST. MARTIN'S)

Although his hurling career only spanned from 1958 to 1964 with St. Martin's, Jim Fenlon, who now resides in Killinick, was in those years one of his club's outstanding hurlers. He played most of his hurling at midfield, a position he dominated in most of his games. He was a very clever and mobile player, crafty and skilful, with good control when in possession and good delivery into his forward line.

Jim always had an inbuilt confidence in his game and his workrate was phenomenal. He loved to be on the winning sides in all his outings. One of the best individual displays he has seen was given by Tony Butler (St. Martin's) who scored 6-7 versus St. Mary's in the 1963 Wexford District Junior hurling championship. Seamus Whelan on many occassions also gave brilliant displays.

He was born in 1939 and was educated at Piercestown N.S. and Wexford C.B.S. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P. One of his finest games playing with St. Martin's was versus Parnells in 1960 at midfield. He gave a brilliant display. His speed, control and footwork were outstanding. He played classical hurling using the open spaces to perfection. His contribution was immense and was the driving force behind his side's big win.

He last played hurling with St. Martin's in 1964. The best dual player he has ever seen in Wexford was George O'connor. He first played hurling with St. Martin's at adult level in 1958. The four players he would select as the best he has seen playing hurling with St. Martin's were Liam Butler, Seamus Whelan, George O'connor and Rory Mccarthy.

The four players he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his hurling career were Nicky Newport, Ollie Hearne, Jim Crowley R.I.P. and Bob Kearns. The two present-day players he would select as the best he has seen playing hurling in Ireland are Lar Corbett and Henry Shefflin. The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were the late Bobby Rackard and Oliver Mcgrath.

He won one county Junior hurling medal with St. Martin's in 1963 versus Blackwater. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Buffers Alley versus Rathnure.

He played Juvenile hurling with St. Martin's in 1955 and Minor hurling with St. Martin's in 1957. The most exciting game of hurling that he played in was St. Martin's versus St. Fintan's in 1962.

TOM FLYNN (GERALDINE O'HANRAHANS)

Tom Flynn, a former member of An Garda Síochána, is now retired and residing just outside of New Ross. He arrived in Wexford in late 1960 and his first club in the county was Our Lady's Island whom he played with in 1961 and 1962.

He went to New Ross in 1963 and in 1964 he won a Waterford Senior football medal with Kilrossanty who defeated Ardmore in the final. In 1966 he threw in his lot with Ros Mhic Threoin and later Geraldine O'hanrahans until he decided to retire in 1975. Then in the early 1980s the late Fr. Grennan asked him to play with RathgarogueCushinstown and the club won the county Junior football title after a replay versus Halfway House Bunclody. In 1981 he got his second county Wexford medal when the same club won the Intermediate title with victory versus Naomh Eanna (Gorey). Tom played full-back in both finals.

He was one of the most accurate dead-ball kickers that the county has seen and was special in high fielding, long and direct kicking, with an excellent pair of hands, and he was superb in playing his opponent out of a game.

His finest hour was winning the Waterford Senior title in 1964 and he was the powerhouse for his side as his interceptions, fielding and kicking paved the way for his team's success. Tom was born in 1940 and was educated at Dungarvan C.B.S. His boyhood hero was the late Tom Cheasty of Waterford.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. His brother, Pat, was a brilliant footballer also in his day. He played three years' Minor football in Waterford with Stradbally. The best individual display he has seen at club level was by Mickey Gardiner for Geraldine O'hanrahans versus Clongeen in Junior football in 1970.

The four footballers he would select as the best he has seen playing with Ros Mhic Threoin and Rathgarogue-cushinstown were Mickey Gardiner and Kevin Mernagh (both New Ross) and Ned Waters and Brendan Dunne (both Rathgarogue-cushinstown).

The four footballers he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his football career were Martin Kehoe and Fred Casey (both Clongeen), John Kennedy (Sarsfields) and Tom Millar (Ferns). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Seán Turner and Paddy Kehoe.

He played for Wexford in the Senior championship in 1962. He won one Senior football medal with Waterford in 1966 with Kilrossanty and one Junior medal in 1980 and one Intermediate medal in 1981, both with Rathgarogue-cushinstown.

The best game of football he has seen in Wexford was Ros Mhic

Threoin versus Clongeen with three drawn games in 1970.

MICK FOLEY (BALLYHOGUE)

Mick Foley, formerly from Barmoney near the village of Galbally, was for many years one of the best midfielders in club football. He was born in 1939 and was educated in Galbally National School. His boyhood hero was the late Bobby Rackard.

He bestrode the G.A.A. fields with unlimited style and panache. Mick during his football career gave many a majestic exhibition of classical football with his brilliant high fielding and long, accurate kicking. He literally soared up in the air for possession and was seldom outreached by his opponents.

It would appear to the onlooker that he was cut from the same stone as the great Mick O'connell. His style, his graceful movements, his vision and his high fielding were similar to the great Kerry star.

He won six county Senior football medals - two with St. Munn's in 1957 and 1958 and four with Ballyhogue in 1963, 1964, 1970 and 1971. He was also a top-class hurler with Camross and Ballyhogue. With the latter he won two county Junior hurling medals in 1965 and 1971 and county Intermediate hurling medals in 1966 and 1972. He finished up with Ballyhogue in 1973 but continued to play with the Round Towers football club in Clondalkin where he resided until he was in his early 40s.

The four Ballyhogue footballers that impressed him most over the years were Phil Wilson, Nick Doyle, Nick Asple and Mickey Byrne R.I.P. When playing in the club Senior championships, the three players he found most difficult to master were the late Andy Merrigan (Castletown), the late Harry O'connor (Starlights) and the late Seamus Keevans (St. Munn's).

One of Mick's finest hours in the Ballyhogue colours was versus Castletown in the 1964 Senior football championship. Playing at midfield, he gave an amazing display of clockwork efficiency and never did he combine more control, high fielding, guile and flair than he achieved in this masterly exhibition.

Two of the best dual players he has seen in Wexford were Phil Wilson and his brother, Joe Foley. The two greatest footballers he has seen were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and the late Seán Purcell (Galway).

In Wexford the late Willie Goodison and Paddy Kehoe were superb players. His two brothers, Joe and the late Willie, were outstanding dual players for both club and county. Mick played with the Wexford Senior football team for a few years.

MICKEY FOLEY (RATHNURE)

For 40 years Mickey Foley stood proudly between the posts for the Rathnure hurling teams in all grades from Juvenile to Senior. After playing in five decades from 1955 to 1997, few would dispute that this legendary figure from Rathduff Lane just outside Killanne was one of the most popular and best-loved goalies to play with the Rathnure club.

It was the courage and consistency of the brilliance as a goalie for so many years that won the hearts of friend and foe alike. He won nine county Senior hurling championship medals, the first in 1961 and his last in 1980. In between he won the remaining seven medals in 1967, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977 and 1978. In that final year, 1980, he had one of his finest hours playing at Senior level when his side defeated Buffers Alley in the final. He had a superb game. Some of his saves were awe-inspiring and he was so alert, so calm and was the essence of dependability.

He was born in 1940 and was educated in Rathnure N.S. His boyhood hero was Mikey Redmond R.I.P. He played Juvenile hurling with Rathnure in 1955 and 1956 and Minor hurling with the club in 1956, 1957 and 1958. He played a Senior game in 1957 versus Geraldine O'hanrahans in the Echo Shield at right corner-forward. His last game for Rathnure was in 1997 in Junior 'B' hurling.

Apart from his nine county Senior medal wins, Mickey also won three Leinster Club medals in 1974, 1975 and 1978, two All-ireland medals, seven-a-side medals in 1974 and 1975 and a county Junior 'B' hurling medal in 1988.

His brother, Hughie, also was a player of outstanding ability. Even at 70 years young would you might be tempted to ask him to play again, he looks so slim and fit. The four Rathnure hurlers that impressed him most over the years were the late Billy Rackard, Dan Quigley, Martin Quigley and the late Jim English.

When playing in the county championships he faced many lethal and prolific forwards and selects the following three as deadly in the scoring area - Tony Doran (Buffers Alley), Mick Butler (Buffers Alley) and Oliver Mcgrath (Faythe Harriers). Mickey also played football for Rathnure for many years as goalie. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe and the greatest hurler he has ever seen was the late Billy Rackard.

After playing for almost 43 years he never missed a game, and that was some achievement. It is no wonder that many of his followers look upon him as an icon where great club goalies are concerned. He was on the committee of the Rathnure club for a number of years.

JIM FURLONG (VOLUNTEERS)

For many years Jim 'Sacker' Furlong played the game of football with pride, passion and lots of skill. A man of fine stature, he strode the playing fields in the county like a colossus. Fit and fast always, hard and durable in close exchanges in a career that lasted many years.

Jim is a son of the legendary Jim 'Sacker' Furlong, a player in the '30s who set himself out as one of the finest-ever Wexford footballers. When Jim played in the forward line he had the ability and confidence to get scores from any angle. He was strong, alert and in control at all times. When playing at midfield he had a great presence on the field, always used his head and never got ruffled. He was fiercely competitive and was a very clean player.

He won his first Minor football medal at the age of 14-years-old and played Minor club for the next four years. Although he played his under-age football with Sarsfields, Jim was a loyal and dedicated Volunteers man and played with them from 1959 to 1981, a brilliant career of 22 years.

His finest hour was versus St. Mary's (Maudlintown) in the '60s when he had a field day, scoring 4-4, all from play. His late father would have been very proud if he had seen this performance.

He was born in 1941 and was educated at Wexford C.B.S. He first played Junior football for his club in 1959 and last played in 1981. He was also a selector and committee member.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Phil Wilson. The best individual display he has seen at club level was by Eamonn O'connor (Volunteers) versus Duffry Rovers. The four footballers he would select as the best he has seen playing with the Volunteers were Willie Goodison R.I.P., John Morris R.I.P., John O'connor R.I.P. and Charlie Golden.

The four footballers he would select as being the most difficult that he played on in his career with the Volunteers were Geoff Barry (St. Anne's), Paddy Meyler (Kilmore), Freddie Cudlipp (Castletown) and Tommy Nolan (Sarsfields). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Willie Goodison R.I.P. (Wexford) and Mick O'connell (Kerry). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Michael Carty (Castletown) and Matty Forde (Killanerin).

His Dad also played football for Sarsfields and Volunteers and hurling for St. Martin's. Jim also played Minor, Junior and Senior football for Wexford. In football he won three Minor medals with Sarsfields in 1955, 1956 and 1957 and one Junior medal with the Volunteers in 1979 against Horeswood, while in hurling he won two Senior medals in 1962 and 1965 with the Faythe Harriers, one Junior medal in 1965 and one Juvenile medal in 1955 with the Faythe Harriers.

The best game of football he has seen was Wexford versus Offaly in Wexford Park. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P.

He played Juvenile hurling and football with the Faythe Harriers and Sarsfields, Minor hurling with Parnells and Faythe Harriers, and Minor football with Sarsfields and the Volunteers.

The most exciting game that he played in was the Senior hurling final replay in 1965 with the Faythe Harriers.

LARRY FURLONG (R'GAROGUE-C'TOWN)

Larry Furlong first came on the hurling scene in 1951 when he lined out for Rathgarogue. He was just 18-years-old and settled into the trend of things straight away. He normally played his hurling in the fullback line, especially at full back.

Larry was a very determined player who liked nothing better than to win possession around his goal area and get in a long delivery downfield. When he first played with Rathgarogue they were on their own, separate from Cushinstown.

Two brothers of Larry, the late John and James, were playing with Rathgarogue in 1951 when they reached the county Junior hurling semi-final, only to lose to Blackwater.

The following year in 1952, Rathgarogue met their neighbours, Cushinstown, in the New Ross District final with the latter winning.

They joined up together some time shortly after and had the assistance of Paddy Kehoe with them. One of the best individual displays he has seen was given by Johnny Walsh of the Hollow Rangers in the county Junior hurling win versus Cushinstown. It was a superb performance from the No. 10 for the winners.

One of Larry's finest hours for Cushinstown was in the 1960 county Junior semi-final versus St. Martin's. He gave a superb display at fullback, clearing ball after ball downfield. He marked tightly and his energy and appetite for work was amazing.

He was born in 1933 and was educated in Rathgarogue N.S. He last played hurling at Junior level for his club in 1960 and first played hurling at Junior level for them in 1951.

The best dual player he has seen was Paddy Kehoe. The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing with Rathgarogue-cushinstown were Michael Kehoe, Eamonn Doyle, Michael Hickey R.I.P. and Ger Cody. The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his hurling career were Andy Doyle (Camross), James Kent R.I.P. (Adamstown), Jim Morrissey R.I.P. (Camross) and 'Shanks' Whelan (St. Martin's). The two present-day hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland and outside of Wexford were Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny) and Joe Canning (Galway).

The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Tony Doran and Bobby Rackard R.I.P. He won one Rathnure tournament medal in 1956, one Rower tournament medal in 1958 and one New Ross District championship medal in 1960.

The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Rathnure versus Buffers Alley in the late '70s. His boyhood hero was Joe Bailey R.I.P. (New Ross).

MICKLE FURLONG (ST. MUNN'S/T'MON-C'ROSS)

Michael 'Mickle' Furlong, who now resides in Main Street, Taghmon, was for 14 years a top performer for his clubs, St. Munn's and later Taghmon-camross. He played most of his games in the half-forward line where his speed, balance, footwork and accurate finishing were highlights from this dapper forward.

His ball control, his deft combined movement and thoughtful off-theball running were features in his play. Mickle's speed and footwork were most admirable.

He was born in 1939 and was educated at Taghmon N.S. His boyhood hero was the great Paddy Kehoe. He played Juvenile football with Taghmon in 1955 and Minor football with the same club in 1957. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Andy Doyle. His finest hour in his club's colours was versus St. James' (Ramsgrange) in New Ross in 1968. Mickle turned in a superb show combining speed, skill and technique for the full game.

One of the best individual displays he has seen over the years was given by Mick Foley for Ballyhogue versus Castletown in 1964. His high fielding and long kicking were outstanding as he dominated the midfield area. Another great performance was by the late Andy Merrigan for Castletown versus Ballyhogue in 1965.

He last played football with Taghmon-camross in 1972. He first played Junior football with Taghmon-camross in 1958. The four footballers he would select as the best he has seen playing in his clubs were Willie Foley R.I.P., Mick Foley, Joe Foley and Andy Doyle. The four footballers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Johnny Dawson (Ballyhogue), Thompson Byrne (Castletown), Dick Tobin (Ballymitty) and Denny Kehoe (Ballyhogue).

The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Mick O'connell (Kerry) and Pat Spillane (Kerry). The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Andy Doyle and Willie Foley R.I.P.

He won one medal in his career playing as a substitute for St. Munn's in 1958. The best game of football he has seen in Wexford was Ballyhogue versus Castletown in the 1965 county Senior football final drawn game. The most exciting game of football that he played in was a Kilanerin versus Taghmon final in the '70s.

JOHNNY HENNESSY (RATHNURE)

From 1957 when he was just 19-years-old to 1966, Johnny Hennessy held a permanent place in the right half-forward position for the Rathnure Senior hurling team. He was a sweet and stylish performer with a great body swerve, brilliant stick play, excellent ball control and a top-notch finisher. His dashing tactics and accurate left-handed striking were delightful.

He played in three county Senior hurling finals with Rathnure, in 1957 losing to St. Aidan's and winning versus St. Aidan's in 1961, and in 1965 he was on the losing side again, this time to the Faythe Harriers - 4-8 to 4-6 in a replay.

One of his finest hours in the Rathnure Senior jersey was versus Oylegate-glenbrien in the 1961 county Senior hurling semi-final. Playing at right half-forward, he was in dazzling form, moving through the losers' defence time and time again, and his every move had the mark of class.

In 1962 and 1963 he played in a number of games for the Wexford Senior hurling team. He first came into prominence with the Rathnure Minor hurling team in 1956, when as captain he led them to a county final, only to lose to the Faythe Harriers. Johnny was his side's top scorer for the competition with 4-12 from five games. He was also on the panel for the Wexford Junior hurling team in 1957 when they lost the All-ireland semi-final to Limerick.

The four Rathnure players that impressed him most were the late Billy Rackard, the late Jim English, Paddy Ryan and Martin Quigley. Johnny was born in 1938 and was educated at Rathnure National School. His boyhood hero was the late Christy Ring.

He played Juvenile hurling with Rathnure in 1954 and Minor hurling with the club in 1955 and 1956. The four most difficult opponents he encountered in his career were Willie Murphy (Faythe Harriers), Ned Colfer (Geraldine O'hanrahans), Vincie Staples (St. Martin's) and the late John Nolan (Oylegate-glenbrien).

Jimmy Nolan (Davidstown-courtnacuddy) was the best under-aage hurler he has seen and Phil Wilson was the best dual player he has seen. His late father, John Hennessy, was for many years a top official and selector with Rathnure also.

RICH HOWLIN (BANNOW-BALLYMITTY)

In his playing days with the Bannow-ballymitty club, Rich Howlin was one of his side's most solid campaigners. He was a player of great ability and could adjust to any position that was entrusted to him. Rich was admired for many outstanding qualities. His wholehearted and tenacious defensive style was as good as seen in club competitions. He was a big man, well over 6 ft. tall with a great physique, and his height enabled him to command the aerial ball with ease. He was a player of great commitment, courage, reliability and strength. His alertness, vision and astute positional sense were hallmarks of a good solid defender. When playing at full-forward, his height and his mobility caused many problems for the opposition. His finest hour in his club's colours was in the 1956 county Junior final versus Cloughbawn. At right cornerback his high fielding was superb, his marking was glue-like and his approach to the game was one of grim determination. His intelligent use of the ball when clearing his lines were features of a good and excellent defender.

He loved the seven-a-side competition because there was a lot of good football played in these games and everyone was excited to play in them. He was born in 1935 and played from 1950 until 1967.

He started playing Junior football with Ballymitty in 1953 and lost the county Juvenile football final to the Starlights in 1950. He also played Juvenile, Minor, Junior and Senior football and Junior hurling with Bannow-ballymitty and St. Brendan's (Ballymitty). He also played Junior and Senior football with Corach Ramblers and Minor football with Taghmon for one year.

In 1956 they won the Junior football, beating Cloughbawn. In 1967 his last game was a Junior football county final against Kilanerin in Enniscorthy. He was also club Chairman from 1960 to 1964.

The positions he played in were corner-back, centre-back, midfield and full-forward. He also won six seven-a-side tournaments. His boyhood hero was Bill 'Spider' Kelly who played for Wexford and Leinster.

The four best club players he has ever seen were Aidan Mccormack R.I.P., Finny Campbell, Francis Cullen and Dermot Roche. The best dual player he has ever seen was Paddy Kehoe. The two greatest footballers he would select as the best he has ever seen were Mick O'connell and Seán Purcell.

The most difficult opponents he encountered on the football field were Seán Myers (Gusserane), Seánie Flood (Cloughbawn), Seán Turner (Our Lady's Island), and Jimmy Finn (St. Fintan's) in hurling. He was also a noted hurler with the club and major decisions were taken in the 'Ritz' meeting hall in Carrig-on-bannow.

MICK HUGHES (KILANERIN)

Mick Hughes from Castlelands, a few miles from Gorey town, was in his day an outstanding and well-liked footballer for his club, Kilanerin. He commanded the full-back position with total control and commitment. His judgement and vision were uncanny and his marking was close and tenacious.

On a high ball he had masterly control and on the low ones he was super. He was a brilliant fielder with a great pair of hands and was an excellent blocker and had a good delivery downfield. When the pressure was at its highest, Mick was at his supreme best and his courage was immense value to his colleagues.

In his favourite-full back position he showed great mobility and could read dangerous situations long before they had developed. His finest hour in the Kilanerin colours was in the 1974 Co. Senior football final win versus Rathnure. As full-back he was a colossal figure with his high fielding, his judgement, his strength and cool temperament hallmarks of a masterclass show from the No. 3.

He was born in 1941 and was educated in Kilanerin N.S. He last played for his club in 1978. He was a selector and committee member for a number of years with his club.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. The first year he played with Kilanerin at club level was in 1957 at just 16years-old. His brothers, Paddy and Jim, also played. The best display he has ever seen at club level was the county Senior football championships final with Kilanerin versus Horeswood.

The four best football players he has seen playing with Kilanerin were Seamus Boland, Johnny Cullen R.I.P., Matty Forde and John Hegarty. The four best football players he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Michael Murphy (Kilrush-askamore), Seamus 'Shanks' Whelan (St. Martin's), Joe O'shaughnessy (Castletown) and Ted O'shaughnessy (Castletown).

His Dad also played in the late ' 20s and early '30s. Mick also played Junior football with Wexford. The two best present-day football players he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland are Colm Cooper and Bernard Brogan. The two footballers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Seamus Keevans R.I.P. and Matty Forde.

He won three county medals during his career, one Junior 1968, one Intermediate 1973 and one Senior 1974. The best game of football he has ever seen in Wexford was Wexford versus Tyrone in Wexford Park.

His boyhood hero was Mick O'connell. He also played Minor hurling and football with Gorey Young Emmets in 1959. The most exciting game of football he ever played in was Junior football against St. Martin's and defeating them after two replays in 1963.

STEPHEN JORDAN (CAIM-KILTEALY/DUFFRY)

Stephen Jordan was playing Junior hurling with the old Caim-kiltealy club when he was just 17-years-old. As a half-back or half-forward he was exceptionally talented. He displayed all the artistry and ecomony of movement that made him a favourite with his many supporters.

His striking of the ball, his positional sense and his perfect balance were of a very high standard. Stephen was zestful, clever, composed and daring in all of his ventures. When playing in the forward line he hurled with relentless determination and guile. Every time he gained possession he bore down on his opponents' goal like a whirlwind and his accuracy was out of the top drawer.

Stephen was born in 1940 and was educated at Ballindaggin N.S. and St. Peter's College. His boyhood hero was the late Tom Dunne R.I.P. (CaimKiltealy). His two brothers, Fr. Liam and Michael, both played the game, with the latter winning many honours with Buffers Alley.

One of his finest hours playing with the Duffry Rovers was versus Davidstown-courtnacuddy in the 1961 Junior hurling District final. In that game he was prepared to harass, hound and fight for every ball, and his action was intense and sustained for the full hour.

He also had a great game in a St. Mullins tournament, scoring 1-12. He was also an outstanding footballer. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. The best individual display that he has seen at club level was by Joe Foley (Oylegate/ballyhogue) when they won the county final in Senior hurling in 1963.

The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing with Duffry Rovers or Caim-kiltealy were Tom Dunne R.I.P., Mick Delaney, Seán Doyle (The Lane) and James Codd R.I.P. The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his career were Mike Doyle (Hollow Rangers), Dick Walsh (MonageerBoolavogue), Mickey Connors (Halfway House-bunclody) and Tom Stafford (Davidstown-courtnacuddy).

He won one Intermediate hurling medal in 1969 with Duffry Rovers. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was Cloughbawn versus Rathnure when Cloughbawn won the county final in 1949. He played Juvenile hurling in 1956 with Caim-kiltealy who were beaten by the Faythe Harriers in the county hurling final. He also played Minor with Caim-kiltealy and with St. Bennan's (Davidstown).

The best two present-day hurlers in his opinion are Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny) and Patrick Maher (Tipperary).

PADDY KAVANAGH (ST. BRENDAN'S, C'FORD)

From 1960 to 1973, Paddy Kavanagh was a stalwart defender for his club, St. Brendan's (Craanford).

He started off playing in the corner-back position but, when the great Mick Doyle retired, Paddy took over at full-back and in this position he gave some of his finest displays. He manned his position with authority and decisiveness, and his fighting heart, undying spirit, grim determination and sheer stubbornness were features of a good solid defender. He played with gusto and grit - no glossy or fancy ideas, plain and simple were the instruments of his general play. He tackled hard and jostled his opponents off their stride. His strength and control and the manner in which he anticipated danger and the excellent way he was able to read every move was superb.

Paddy was strong and resouceful and his vision for trouble was reliable and conspicious. Paddy had a great passion for the game of hurling and was always totally focused on what was important to be on the winning side. The best individual display he has seen at club level was given by Mylie Donohoe for Craanford. There were several times it appeared as if he was a man on a mission. He seldom ever had a bad game for his team.

Paddy was born in 1941 and was educated at St. Patrick's N.S., Craanford. He was also a selector and committee member for four years. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Joe Foley (Ballyhogue). He first played for Craanford at Junior level in 1960. He also had two brothers that played. The game he would select as having his finest hour with Craanford was in the county Junior hurling final in 1968 versus Na Fianna.

The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing for his club were Mylie Donohoe, Pat Poole, Lukie Finn and James O'loughlin. The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Christy Jacob (Oulart-the Ballagh), Har Doyle (St. Patrick's), Tom Guinan (Ferns) and Andy Merrigan R.I.P. (Liam Mellows). The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Henry Shefflin (Kilkenny) and Mick Roche (Tipperary).

The two hurlers he would select as the best in Wexford were Tony Doran and Phil Wilson. His father also played for Mount St. Benedict's. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was in the county final in a drawn match with Rathnure versus Faythe Harriers. During his career he won six Junior District final medals in 1960, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1968, one Junior county final medal in 1968 and one Intermediate county final medal in 1970. He played Minor with Craanford in 1958 and 1959.

JOHN KELLY (ADAMSTOWN)

For two decades from 1952 to 1973, John Kelly from Brickestown near Taghmon was a most consistent performer for his club, Adamstown St. Abban's. He usually played in the half-back line where his striking was comparable with the best in the Junior grade. He had a lovely style and at all times showed a willingness to work and was always committed to his task in defending his territory. He had great control on a ball and was a lovely striker left or right, and needed very little room in which to turn and strike. John was born in 1932 and was educated at Adamstown N.S. and Adamstown V.S. His boyhood hero was the late Phil Jackman Snr. from Adamstown. One of his finest games in the Adamstown colours was in the 1955 county Junior hurling final. Although losing to Oylegate-glenbrien, John gave a stunning performance. His skill in lifting, controlling, handling and striking was absolutely superb. His opponent that day was a rising star named Mick Bennett R.I.P. John, however, did a fine job, with his clever interceptions getting a yard or two in front of his opponents on most occasions.

The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Paddy Kehoe. He last played hurling for Adamstown in 1973 and first played for them in 1952 in Junior hurling. He had one brother, Willie, who also played for Adamstown and they both played in the 1955 county final versus Oylegate-glenbrien. The best individual display he has seen at club level was by Art Bennett R.I.P. (Oylegate-glenbrien) in 1955 versus Adamstown in the county Junior hurling final.

The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing with Adamstown were Jim Dillon R.I.P., Seamus Curtis R.I.P., Willie Bradley and Bobby English. The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his hurling career were Seamus Whelan (St. Martin's), Liam Butler (St. Martin's), Tom St. Ledger R.I.P. (Geraldine O'hanrahans) and John Maddock R.I.P. (Geraldine O'hanrahans). The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Christy Ring R.I.P. and Nickey Rackard R.I.P.

The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Bobby Rackard R.I.P. and Jim Morrissey R.I.P. His late uncles, Willie and Jack Kelly, both played for Camross. The best game of hurling he has seen in Wexford was the Senior hurling game Rathnure versus St. Aidan's (Enniscorthy) in the 1960s. He also played Minor hurling with Adamstown in 1950.

RORY KELLY (SARSFIELDS)

Rory Kelly was one of the finest dual players to come from Wexford town. In all his games of hurling and football he gave 100%. In many of his outings, especially in football, he produced sparkling performances. He seemed to know what to do and how to do it at the right time. He was a special star and earned special praise from friend and foe alike.

Rory was quick-moving and was strikingly effective in all his duties. He gave many brilliant displays of high fielding, fast runs and clever kicking which spreadeagled his opposition, with his sheer power of endeavour and courage striding the field like a goliath. Rory's gameplan over many years was coolness personified and his link-up with his colleagues was superb. One could exhaust a store of adjectives about this excellent wing half-back. He was without a doubt star elite in his own right.

He played some brilliant games for the Sarsfields, but his finest hour in their colours was in the 1961 county Senior football final win over the Starlights. He had a regal game, stringing together thoughtful moves at high speed. He showed great courage, guile and physical fitness. He won the admiration of the crowd with his indomitable spirit and gallantry. It was a masterly performance from a gifted player.

He won a county Juvenile football medal in 1955 with Sarsfields and lost in three county Junior hurling finals with Na Fianna in 1964, 1965 and 1968. He was born in 1939 and was educated in Wexford C.B.S. He last played for his club in the mid '70s.

The best dual player he has ever seen in Wexford was Tommy Nolan. He first played Junior in 1958 with Cathal Brughas as the Sarsfields. The best individual display he has seen at club level was by the late Pete Crowley, and the best he has seen playing with Sarsfields were Pete Crowley R.I.P., Tommy Nolan, Paco Sheehan, Mick Martin and Jas Kirwan (a great goalie). The four players he would select as the most difficult that he played on in his career were Andy English (Ballyhogue), Mike Merrigan (Castletown), Seán Sheridan (Castletown) and Oliver Mcgrath (Faythe Harriers). The two players he would select as the best he has seen in Wexford were Seamus Kelly and Seamus Keevans R.I.P.

He also played Senior for Wexford in 1962 and 1963, and Minor in 1957 and Intermediate hurling in the late '60s. Medals that he won in his career were: Juvenile hurling in 1954 and 1955, Minor football in 1956 and 1957, Junior football in 1959 and two Senior football in 1961 and 1967.

His boyhood hero was the late Nickey Rackard. He played Juvenile hurling with the Faythe Harriers in 1954 and 1955 and Juvenile football with Sarsfields in 1954 and 1955. He also played Minor hurling with the Faythe Harriers in 1956 and 1957 and Minor football with Sarsfields in 1956 and 1957. The most exciting game that he played in was winning the 1959 county Junior football title.

BRIAN KIRWAN (ST. PATRICK'S, B'OUGHTER)

Brian Kirwan, who now resides in Ballycanew, was for a number of years outstanding in both hurling and football. He started his career with the famous Rockies, winning two county Minor football medals with them in 1952 and 1953 and a Juvenile county title in 1952, all in football.

After leaving the under-age team he played Junior hurling and football with Kilanerin. Then in 1960 he moved to Ballycanew and started playing hurling with St. Patrick's (Ballyoughter) and football with the Macamores. When playing hurling at full-back he was tiger-like and tenacious in his tackling with a first-class ground clearance. He showed tremendous resilience, strength and durability in his full-back position. There was confidence, discipline, courage and class in all his games. His uncanny vision made him the master of all he surveryed around his goal area.

His finest hour in St. Pat's colours was versus Gorey Wolfe Tones in the 1961 Gorey District Junior hurling championship. At full-back he was in tremendous form and covered his patch with complete control. Those games with the Wolfe Tones were super, with the issue in doubt to the final whistle. He was born in 1937 and was educated in C.B.S. Gorey. He last played hurling with St. Pat's in 1966 after a bad break to his ankle. He was also a selector with St. Pat's. The best dual player he has seen in Wexford was Bernie 'The Rock' Fortune who played for Tara Rocks. He first played Junior hurling with St. Pat's around 1960. His brothers, Danny Kirwan from Bolacrean, played with Craanford, and Johnny Kirwan, also from Bolacrean, played for Tara Rocks . The best individual display that he has ever seen at club level was by Andy Carton R.I.P. from Camolin who gave many great displays. The game he would select as having his finest hour with St. Pat's in was versus Gorey Wolfe Tones in the 1962 drawn game. The four hurlers he would select as the best he has seen playing with St. Pat's were Tommy 'Tucker' Morris, Patsy Morris, Harry 'Har' Doyle and Andy Carton R.I.P. The four hurlers he would select as the most difficult he played on in his career were Jimmy Hobbs R.I.P. (Gorey), Jimmy Murphy R.I.P. (Ballygarrett), Eamonn O'neill (Askamore) and Michael 'Foxy' Breen (Wolfe Tones).

The two hurlers he would select as the best he has seen in Ireland were Bobby Rackard R.I.P. and Tony Doran. The two hurlers that he selected as the best he has seen in Wexford were Tim Flood and Jimmy O'brien (Geraldine O'hanrahans). His father also played for Kilanerin. In 1955 he was a Wexford substitute for the Minor footballers. His boyhood hero was Bill Owley.

He played Juvenile football with Tara Rocks in 1952 and 1953 and Minor hurling and football with the Rockies in 1952 until 1955. The most exciting hurling game that he played in was against Gorey Wolfe Tones in a draw and replay in 1961.

GARRY LAFFAN (GLYNN-BARNTOWN)

Garry Laffan from Monmore near Crossabeg was gifted with many outstanding attributes. He was always able to produce something special from his forward position. He could move smoothly into open spaces and his ball control, his courage, his commitment and energy were features of his play.

Garry was well tuned into all the skills of ball-winning and could turn in a 'man of the match' perfomance in a number of his games. He was very clever with great pace, poise and flair. He was a dedicated member of the Glynn-barntown hurling and football club. He had a phenomonal workrate which was supplemented by an exceptional level of skill, strength and composure.

One of his finest hours in the Glynn-barntown set-up was in 1962 versus St. Martin's in the Wexford District championship. Every ball that he came in contact with, he won possession and eight times out of ten he registered a score. Two of his brothers, Jimmy and Michael, were also outstanding hurlers for a number of years. His nephew of the same name won All-ireland honours with Wexford in 1968.

His biggest disappointment was losing the 1956 county Minor final replay, playing with Ballyhogue who lost to the Sarsfields. He was born in 1939 and was educated in Galbally NS. He last played hurling with Glynn-barntown in 1964 and was a committee member with the same club.

He chooses Paddy Kehoe, Phil Wilson and Joe Foley as the best dual players he has ever seen in Wexford. He first played hurling for his club in 1957. The best individual display he has ever seen at club level was by Mick Jacob who won the 'man of the match' trophy versus Buffers Alley on the losing side in the Senior hurling final at Wexford Park in 1975.

The four players he selected as the best he has seen with GlynnBarntown were Nick O'leary, Arthur Whelan, Willie Kehoe and Jim Sexton, all now deceased. The four players he selected as the most difficult he played on in his hurling career were Ollie Hearne (Shelmaliers), Jimmy Finn (St. Fintan's), Liam Butler (St. Martin's) and P.J. Whelan (Blackwater).

The two players he selected as the best he has seen in Ireland were Nickey Rackard R.I.P. and Eddie Keher. The two hurlers he selected as the best he has seen in Wexford were Nickey Rackard R.I.P. and Tim Flood. The best display of hurling he has seen was given by Bobby Rackard versus Cork in the All-ireland final in 1954. His boyhood hero was Nickey Rackard R.I.P.

He played Juvenile hurling with Ballinavarry Emmets in 1953, 1954 and 1955 and Minor football with Ballyhogue in 1953, 1954 and 1956. He also played Minor hurling with St. Bennan's (Davidstown) in 1956, and Minor hurling with Glynn-barntown in 1957. He chose all his games as the most exciting he played in because he was unable to pick just one.