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Malcolm Byrne (82 Posts)	Posted: 02-May-2008 15:56	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
Malcolm Byrne (82 Posts)	Another of the Wexford greats from the 50`s after passing away suddenly today. RIP
spade caller (3,554 Posts)	Posted: 02-May-2008 16:42	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
spade caller (3,554 Posts)	Originally posted by Malcolm Byrne: Another of the Wexford greats from the 50`s after passing away suddenly today. RIP read his book, "the Way I saw It", twas a lovely read, it really showed the modesty of that man even though he had plenty to be proud of Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé,
Menapian. (1,498 Posts)	Posted: 02-May-2008 17:54	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
Menapian. (1,498 Posts)	Very sad to hear this. Another great of Wexford`s side of the 50`s. From hoganstand.com: The late Martin Codd 02 May 2008 The death has taken place of former Wexford All-Ireland hero Martin Codd. Martin lined out at centre-half forward as the Wexford men outscored Cork and Christy Ring in the outstanding All-Ireland hurling final of 1956. Martin Codd was born in 1929 and played his club hurling with famed Rathnure, winning senior championship titles in 1950, ’55 and 1961. He first pulled on the purple and gold’ in 1949 and played his last game for the men from the sunny south-east in 1965. By 1956 Martin had made the centre-half forward spot his own as old rivals Kilkenny were pipped in the Leinster decider. Cork, with Ring going for his ninth All-Ireland medal, stood between Wexford and ultimate glory. What followed has gone down in GAA folklore and older enthusiasts claim that 56 was the best ever All-Ireland decider. Indeed, later on it drove Martin to write a well known song titled ’Bobby’. ’Bobby’ was, of course, Martin’s good friend and team mate Bobby Rackard. Cork, with the bould Christy to the fore, were pouring through ’like torrents from the Lee’. Wexford ’keeper Art Foley pulled off a great save from Ring, the sliothar was moved quickly up the field and another of the legendary Rackard brothers, Nicky slammed it to the Rebel net. Victory for the Wexford men. Martin Codd was also a talented musician. That particular song "Bobby’ is often played on RTE and over and over in and sing-songs where gaels meet. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Martin, with his band - Martin Codd and the Herdsmen - were popular at home and in Irish centres across the UK. Another song strongly connected with the late Martin Codd was ’Cuchulainns Son’ - a tribute to the aforementioned Nicky Rackard. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. Ní docha go mbeidh a leitheid ann aris.
nlgbbbblth (3,600 Posts)	Posted: 02-May-2008 19:02	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
nlgbbbblth (3,600 Posts)	Another great man gone. Sympathies to his family and may he rest in peace.
maxximus (577 Posts)	Posted: 02-May-2008 22:56	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
maxximus (577 Posts)	"The last parade was sad and slow , and the last oration spoken low, And like those green fields long ago , the Diamond stood beside you , Old friends still flanked you side by side and the tears they cried , were tears of pride, An ash tree toppled when you died and scattered seeds at random. " Im sure another ash tree has toppled somewhere by the slaney RIP
On the border (1,823 Posts)	Posted: 03-May-2008 00:21	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
On the border (1,823 Posts)	What program was I watching recently that he appeared on?? I think it was the Ring documentary. He came across very well. That Wexford team was something special, going toe to toe with great Cork and Tipp teams of the era and more than holding their own. RIP
Exemplar Hiberniae (81 Posts)	Posted: 03-May-2008 01:14	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
Exemplar Hiberniae (81 Posts)	God rest him. The description in his book of the flight home from the States is a great piece of both writing and memory. May he rest in peace. This message has been edited - 03-may-2008 @ 01:15
Fitzy (5,226 Posts)	Posted: 06-May-2008 00:02	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
Fitzy (5,226 Posts)	I`m very very saddened to hear this news. I read his book last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Given that he was a member of that legendary team, it is an important account of Wexford hurling in the 50`s. It should be compulsory reading for anyone playing hurling in Wexford. Many of that team have passed on recently (Jim English earlier this year ) . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.
Clareen11 (1 Posts)	Posted: 09-May-2008 19:39	Quote Edit Delete Report Post Post Reply
Clareen11 (1 Posts)	Originally posted by Fitzy: I`m very very saddened to hear this news. I read his book last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Given that he was a member of that legendary team, it is an important account of Wexford hurling in the 50`s. It should be compulsory reading for anyone playing hurling in Wexford. Many of that team have passed on recently (Jim English earlier this year ) . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis. I know Martin Codd only from "The Way I Saw It" and his tribute in song to Bobby Rackard - also his rendition of Tom William`s equally fine "Cuchulainn`s Son". Martin was a beautiful singer and the thrilling timbre of his voice was of a piece with his lyrics, which were sincere, well-crafted, uplifting and devastating. You did not need to be told he had lived those epic games and campaigned with all of those great men. Too many brillaint exponents of hurling bow out without the memory of their exploits being preserved. The Wexford teams of the mid-20th century, though, will always have resonance for people far beyond the south east, because of the words and the music of Martin Codd. Lux aeterna luceat ei.

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