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Tributes paid to Waterford hurlers Curran and Barron after family bereavements

The Waterford management also sympathised with Clare selector Louis Mulqueen.

WATERFORD MAY HAVE lost yesterday’s hurling league final replay but the outstanding displays of Jamie Barron and Patrick Curran almost helped the Deise retain their title.

Fouremilewater player Barron was excellent at midfield while Dungarvan forward Curran struck 1-9, further evidence of his brilliant attacking capabilities.

Patrick Curran Patrick Curran struck a first-half goal for Waterford yesterday. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Despite the disappointment of defeat, Waterford boss Derek McGrath was keen to pay tribute to the duo.

Barron’s grandmother passed away last week while the funeral of Curran’s uncle and godfather took place on Saturday.

The Waterford manager also took time to single out Clare selector Louis Mulqueen, whose mother died last week.

“I’m not as down or disappointed as I thought I would be, because I thought there were good aspects of our game today, particularly the displays of Jamie (Barron) and Patrick (Curran),” outlined McGrath.

“It was a difficult week for Louis Mulqueen (Clare selector), losing his mam, difficult week for Jamie losing his grandmother, and Patrick.

“I was at a funeral on Saturday and Patrick was carrying the coffin of his uncle, and to go out and perform like that.

“There was a lot of stuff to put it in perspective on whether you win or lose.”

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan echoed McGrath’s thoughts by pointing out those family losses put their disappointment at the defeat in perspective.

“Sport is sport lads. Jamie Barron lost his grandmother, Paddy Curran lost his godfather and his uncle.

“Louis Mulqueen to his credit lost his mother and he’s here today. That’s great sportsmanship. My condolences go out to the Mulqueen family.”

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:19 PM

    Tony Kelly was the difference today to be fair to him he was class

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:42 PM

    well done Clare ..hon the banner

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 4:59 PM

    That’s Phony Kelly done for the summer

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:02 PM

    @Gary: you said that last week – good one !

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    Mute Gary
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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:03 PM

    @Darren Mullins: I didn’t I’ll have you know
    Must have been someone elseb

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:13 PM

    @Bryan: Incorrect he’s a flake and doesn’t turn up when it matters most
    I’d take Duggan over him every day of the week

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 5:21 PM

    @Gary: good man Gary ya legend.

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 6:20 PM

    In fairness Tony Kelly has gone missing in some big games with county and club over the last few years. In full flight he’s an absolute pleasure to watch. But consistency of performance has become a bit of an issue, especially on big days. And these bigger days tend to be when the opposition deem him worthy of legitimate and appropriate special attention. In other words,he can on occasion be marked out of it.

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 6:39 PM

    @Gary: He’s a superstar in January, February and March every year.

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 6:39 PM

    @Gary: gowl of a young lad. What did you score today

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 8:05 PM

    @John kane: Imagine calling someone a gowl and then assuming I’m the young lad

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    Feb 2nd 2020, 8:46 PM

    @Gary: imagine there’s no gowls….it’s easy if you try..

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    Oct 26th 2020, 4:43 PM

    @Gary: Eat your words ya cl0wn!

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    Feb 3rd 2020, 10:59 AM

    Well done Clare. Not easy to get a good result in Wexford, even more difficult with 14 men.
    As for Tony Kelly; Are there many other players in the country, Gaelic Football or Hurling included, who have won young player and player of the year in the same year, All-Ireland, league and Munster club honours? I dont think so. So, to all the Trolls, go back under the bridge and wallow in your swamp life.

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