In the St Martin’s clubhouse there is a giant mural on the wall, a vivid tableau of local landmarks and wildlife and bloodstock and flowers and hurlers and footballers. St Martin’s won the county final, and he stayed until their interest in the Leinster championship had ended. Players survived it but it was too tough.”In his career St Martin’s lost two senior finals. In 1999, when St Martin’s won their first Wexford title, they approached him before the semi-final to come out of retirement, but his “heart wasn’t in it”. George O’Connor with St Martin's players Michael Coleman and Joe Barrett after the win over Na Fianna in this year's Leinster quarter-final.

Source: The Irish Times December 06, 2025 12:01 UTC