Planning permission has been received by the GAA Club for the construction of an all-weather synthetic playing surface and ball wall with perimeter fencing and floodlighting at the GAA grounds in The Rower. The 65m x 28m development will be located directly between the existing pitch and the car park. The project is being jointly sponsored between the GAA and Camogie Clubs with support from the local National School. Having suitable all weather facilities will be a massive benefit to our Clubs, our National School and Community, especially during the months from October to March.
The ball wall will be a great addition to our Club and will provide a great facility for all our under-age players to develop their skills in Hurling, Football and Camogie. The facility will be available to all members of our Community.
The funding of this development will be supported by current development fundraisers, Monthly Development Draw and Golf Classic, proceeds from 2019 Lipsync, Sports Capital Funding, Kilkenny County Council Recreational grant and other fund raising initiatives.
Why: Are we building it? -
Research from the Australian Institute of Sport found that learning and improvement can only occur once you exceed 300 touches of a ball in training: only use of a hurling wall can facilitate this during an average session.
Every Saturday before a game DJ Carey had 300 pucks against the gable end to feel 'ready' for action.
My advice to any youngster who wishes to both enjoy their chosen sport and reach their potential in it would be to commit to practicing away from the crowds in places where no one is watching. Know your strengths but be willing to attack your weaknesses. Practice with purpose. Hone your craft and have fun along the way. “Henry Shefflin”
"Hurling Walls provide a safe, accessible environment for players to develop their skills and improve their technique. The benefits of having a Hurling Wall facility within a club or school are huge, and combined with appropriate drill sets can result in a dramatic improvement in players' skill levels over a relatively short time period.“ Paudie Butler, National Hurling Co-ordinator.
"We want to build a facility that will be of benefit to all the members in our clubs and facilitate them in reaching their potential."
