Latest News May 2003
Particpation statistics for the last 4 years have been published by the NDC. The statistics taken from the participation levels indicated through the Irish Junior Rankings since 1999 have been compiled by chairman Owen Kelly. The stats show an overall increase of 47% with girls increasing by 34% and boys by 53%. with 464 players particpating in the events this season. The biggest provincial increase goes to Connacht who have seen a 91% increase and Ulster with a 69%, Leinster with 46% and Munster with 15%. Leinster sees a big drop in participation from last year of 28% especially within the boys. Statistics can often be mis-represented. These are intended to assit the provinces in their various development strategies and to provide information in regard to measurement criteria.

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