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Footballers folded

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

FORGET THE result at Tinryland on Sunday; neither county would be chuffed with an O'Byrne Shield medal - indeed, not even a Cup victory - but the elation of the home triumph was of more morale importance in view of their upcoming NFL date with Wicklow in Aughrim on Sunday next.

GAA tighten belts

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD G.A.A. is no different to other units of the Association when it comes to financial difficulties, and the need to bring in major cuts relating to the preparations of their county teams. Earlier this year County Board officers set a system in place regarding expenditure and budgets for their backroom set-ups with the various county sides, but now they have taken the measures a step further.

Big Ballinastragh win

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE Kilanerin/Tara Rocks combination known as Ballinastragh Gaels were worthy winners over understrength Fethard at St. Patrick's Park, Enniscorthy, on Sunday last in the final of the O'Loughlin Cup Minor football competition.

Sligo will be tough

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD'S PROMOTION prospects face a real test when they come up against Sligo in their Allianz Football League Division 3 clash at Wexford Park on Sunday next (1 p.m.).

Mary's take South Leinster

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

IN A tough but exciting encounter, the Under-16 footballers of St. Mary's C.B.S. (Enniscorthy) overcame hot favourites Ardscoil na Trionóide of Athy by eight points in the South Leinster final in Kildavin on Friday last.

League starts Friday night in Waterford

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

WEXFORD YOUTHS will be hoping to reach new heights when they open their Airtricity Division 1 league campaign away to local rivals Waterford United at the R.S.C. this Friday night.

Murphy Cup news

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE FOUR semi-finalists in the Tommy Murphy Cup (New Ross District Senior football tournament) are Bannow-Ballymitty, Clongeen, Fethard and Adamstown.

Gorey pipped in stormy affair

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

BEFORE A ball was kicked, there was tension in the damp air around the Portlaoise club venue on Friday last when Gorey Community School took on the local C.B.S. in the South Leinster Senior football 'B' final.

Joe fears for future of Volunteers club

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE FUTURE of Volunteers given the number of transfers from the club was questioned by Leinster Council delegate Joe O'Shaughnessy at last Wednesday night's meeting of the County Board.

Wexford get off to promising start

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE WEXFORD Minor footballers started preparations with a positive win in a challenge game against Waterford in Good Counsel's grounds which was played over three half-hour periods.

Good fare in Co. final

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE COUNTY final of Senior Scór took place on Saturday last in Oulart Hall. Clubs competing included Naomh Éanna, Réalt na Mara, Taghmon-Camross, Oulart-The Ballagh, Blackwater and Kilanerin.

Clubs learn their fate

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:12:28 +0000

THE NEW championship format for the 2010 season was the main talking point after the draws were made in Enniscorthy on Wednesday night last.

Fitzy, legend of the game

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

EXPRESSIONS like 'sporting great' and 'legend of the game' can be vastly overused and thrown around flippantly by commentators and fans alike. But they're the sort of accolades that rightfully reflect the impact Damien Fitzhenry had on Wexford hurling, a man who richly deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as heroes of old like Nickey Rackard, Tony Doran and Dan Quigley.

GRASSROOTS

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

RÉALT NA MARA: There is a supper dance on Saturday, February 27, with music and food. Tickets (¤15) are available from any committee member. Please support as it is our main fundraiser.

Four forwards out of tie with Carlow

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

WEXFORD MANAGER Jason Ryan will be hoping to get the balance right when his side takes on Carlow in the O'Byrne Shield Senior football final at Tinryland on Sunday next (1.30 p.m.).

Another U-21 rout

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

THE MINIMUM expected from the Wexford Under-21 footballers before Saturday's Leinster championship first round tie in St. Brigid's Park, Dowdallshill, was that they would be a lot more competitive than in 2009. On that occasion, Kildare had cruised to a 0-17 to 0-4 win in Bunclody, but it was even worse this time around as a team without purpose or passion was hammered into submission by a rampant Louth side in this total mis-match.

Shels shine in Dubai

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

A SHELMALIER ladies' football selection travelled to Dubai to take part in the Invitational Gulf Games nine-a-side championships recently in the Rugby Sevens Centre. A total of eleven teams participated. In the group stages they were paired with Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Arabian Celts.

Brightening up your life with a bit of sport

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

L AST WEEK 'Inside Right' had a good old grumble about our top ten annoying things in sport, one of those days when a few things had to be got off the chest.

Wexford falter after long trip

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

WEXFORD MADE the long trip to Emmet Park, Killoe, to take on the reigning Leinster Intermediate champions on Sunday last. The game was played in very good, dry but extremely cold conditions.

Major step forward for GAA

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

INSTITUTE OF Technology Carlow, in collaboration with Wexford G.A.A., have launched a Strength and Conditioning DVD and booklet of conditioning programmes.

Bunclody clinch crown

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:06:05 +0000

IDEAL CONDITIONS favoured the playing of the Martin Cullen Cup Minor football league final at Ballymurn on Sunday last where HWH-Bunclody deservedly came out on top by a four-point margin over a St. Martin's side that contributed handsomely to an entertaining game.

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