Larry O’Gorman talks about his Wexford hurling career, stories from the past and views how Wexford can get back to the top table.
Larry O’Gorman talks about his Wexford hurling career, stories from the past and views on how Wexford can get back to the top table. By Steven Kelly. Known as the brother, it is easy to see why Larry O’Gorman was regarded not only as one of the finest hurlers of his generation, but also a gentleman. The former 1996 hurler of the year and All-Ireland winner was renowned for his aerial abilities and would never allow his opposition any time on the ball. His background was no different from many a hurler. He grew up in Wexford and his love of sport was apparent from a very early age. “I grew up in an estate in the heart of Wexford town, known as Bishopswater. It’s unique in that many people who I ended up playing senior hurling with, came from the area. Any sport on the planet that was offered to us we would give it a go. Many families from the area were quite big and mine was no different. There was 10 in my family and I just knew that hurling was something I wanted to put my time into.