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Clare manager Brian Lohan congratulates Conor Cleary after the win over the Model men

Lohan lauds Clare's character after they defeat Wexford

Victorious Clare manager Brian Lohan hailed his side's application as they overcame Wexford by 2-25 to 2-22 in their All-Ireland SHC qualifier.

GAA • 17 Jul 21

Davy Fitzgerald was sent to the stands by referee Patrick Murphy last weekend

Davy Fitzgerald hit with two-match ban

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald will be absent from the sideline for Wexford's Leinster quarter-final against Laois after he was served with a two-match ban.

GAA • 09 Jun 21

Sunday marked Wexford's first defeat of 2021

Daly: Wexford have to deliver as a bunch of players

Anthony Daly tells RTÉ's Allianz League Sunday programme that it's time for the Wexford players to "stand up and deliver" after Sunday's disappointing defeat to Kilkenny at UPMC Nowlan Park.

GAA • 31 May 21

Davy Fitzgerald is not happy with the media

Contacts row: There's a huge cloud over the whole thing

The RTÉ GAA panel discuss the latest on the close contacts controversy.

GAA • 31 May 21

'We need to get back to hurling and everyone does'

Fitzgerald questions media over close contacts issue

Davy Fitzgerald believes the media coverage of the close contacts row with Clare has been "unreal" and considers the matter closed now that the HSE have "answered their things".

GAA • 30 May 21

Wexford's Kevin Foley takes the hurley of Laois' Sean Downey

Fitzgerald: Game in trouble with advantage rule

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald says the game of hurling is in trouble if increased stoppages, owing to a change in the advantage rule, continues to halt the momentum within matches.

GAA • 09 May 21

Will Limerick captain Declan Hannon lead the Treaty men to a third successive league title?

Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling league preview

RTÉ hurling analyst Dónal Óg Cusack disagrees with the argument that this year's league matters less than others and runs the rule over the leading contenders.

GAA • 07 May 21

Fitzgerald takes stand against abuse aimed at father

Davy Fitzgerald has opened up on the "pages and pages of abuse" himself and his father Pat, the Clare GAA secretary, have been subjected to online.

GAA • 09 Jan 21

'Is there one or two small tweaks we can do that will make us more of a goal threat?'

Focused Davy Fitz not buying Treaty takeover talk

Davy Fitzgerald on where Wexford fell short in 2021, his hopes for next year and why he doesn't fear that Limerick will dominate the hurling landscape.

GAA • 04 Jan 21

Davy Fitzgerald was speaking on The Sunday Game.

Fitzgerald: We don't realise how much these games meant

Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald feels the playing of this year's inter-county championships has made a massive difference to the sporting public and stessed that "it's important we always have something small to hang on to".

GAA • 29 Nov 20

Davy Fitzgerald has confirmed 2021 will be his final year in charge of Wexford

Davy: I don't hate Ger Loughnane, I feel sorry for him

The 2019 Leinster champions failed to fire in this year's championship, losing convincingly to Galway and Clare, but Fitzgerald defended his players, suggesting the number of games his dual players had at club level had a negative impact on energy levels.

GAA • 17 Nov 20

'It's his fifth year going back. The success will really have to be getting to an All-Ireland final'

McGrath: The players want Davy - that's the main thing

RTÉ hurling analyst Shane McGrath says if the Wexford players are eager for Davy Fitzgerald to remain in charge, then that should be enough for everybody else.

GAA • 17 Nov 20

The 2020 championship did not go as planned for Wexford and Davy Fitzgerald

Davy to consider his 'unique and special' Wexford job

Davy Fitzgerald tells RTÉ Sport that he may be persuaded back for his contracted fifth year in charge of Wexford, but only if it's for "the betterment of the team".

GAA • 15 Nov 20

The Wexford boss was left scratching his head as the side fell way below expectations in their championship opener

Davy Fitzgerald: 'We were absolutely terrible'

In the end, Wexford offered little resistance as they relinquished their Leinster SHC title, with manager Davy Fitzgerald lamenting the fight they showed in the provincial semi-final at Croke Park.

GAA • 31 Oct 20

'I don't understand why we're playing with yellow sliotars, to be straight up about it'

Joe Canning: Yellow sliotar call a 'strange decision'

Galway hurler Joe Canning says he is mystified by the GAA's decision to introduce yellow sliotars at short notice ahead of the All-Ireland hurling championship, describing it as "strange".

GAA • 12 Oct 20

Davy Fitzgerald enjoyed more county success with Sixmilebridge

Davy: Play league and provincial club after Christmas

Davy Fitzgerald believes the GAA should reconsider their decision not to play the remaining rounds of the 2020 Allianz Hurling League and perhaps run it off in place of next year's pre-season competitions.

GAA • 30 Sep 20

Davy Fitzgerald has tried to make time for other interests since the covid-19 lockdown

'There are risks - I'm prepared to take them'

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald is more at risk than most from Covid-19 after heart surgery but says his decision to stay involved in training teams "comes down to personal responsibility and trying to mind myself as much as I can and take precautions".

GAA • 30 Sep 20

'I know people say you should give it a miss for a year. I just don't agree with that'

Fitzgerald: There has to be a 2020 championship

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald insists there "has to be" an inter-county championship in 2020 and disagrees with those who argue the association should give it a miss for the year.

GAA • 22 Aug 20

Davy Fitzgerald watches Ferns St Aidan's and Faythe Harriers' match on 18 July

'I won't put pressure on anyone to play in these times'

Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald feels the lockdown period did offer people an opportunity to self-reflect but was also keen to help his players bridge the mental challenges of the past few months.

GAA • 01 Aug 20

Shaun Murphy is now free to play in must-win game for his club

Video evidence helps Oulart overturn Shaun Murphy ban

Wexford and Oulart-the-Ballagh defender Shaun Murphy is clear to play for his club's crucial second round championship game against Cloughbawn on Friday.

GAA • 28 Jul 20

Brian Lohan and Davy Fitzgerald in action for Clare against Cork in the 2005 All-Ireland semi-final

'I honestly want to see Brian and Clare do well'

Despite not being on speaking terms, Davy Fitzgerald still wishes Brian Lohan - "a good guy" all the best in his management of the Clare senior hurlers.

GAA • 08 Jun 20

Davy Fitz: "We are a resilient bunch and please God we'll be back out in the fields soon"

Fitzgerald: 'To me, this year isn't about All-Irelands'

In this year of Covid-19, Davy Fitzgerald is keen to accentuate the importance of opening up the GAA fields and letting the games commence rather than what individual recognition he may achieve.

GAA • 07 Jun 20

Fitzgerald is in his fourth season with Wexford

Fitzgerald urges patience before any GAA return

Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport, Davy Fitzgerald has urged caution against any rush back to sporting action, as Ireland continues to deal with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

GAA • 03 May 20

'You just couldn't get a flow in the game'

Fitzgerald frustrated despite Wexford's resilience

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald said last night's Allianz Hurling League victory against Dublin was one of the most frustrating games he's ever been involved in.

GAA • 23 Feb 20

Ciaran Wallace of Kilkenny is tackled by Joe O'Connor of Wexford

Fitzgerald happy with 'composure' after beating Cats

Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald savours beating Kilkenny, no matter what time of the year it is.

GAA • 16 Feb 20