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Ballagh boxer retains national Senior title

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

ADAM NOLAN, formerly of The Ballagh and now boxing out of the Bray club, mixed it with the very best before going on to score a superb victory over John Joe Joyce to retain his National Senior Welterweight title at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.

Horan on international duty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

A LARGE Gorey contigent travelled to Athlone on Friday night last to support Ireland as Gorey's latest international representative, Foster Horan, lined out in the much-coveted number 13 jersey at Under-20 level.

Wexford ladies pipped in derby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

Two massive takes by Walsh, now at the pivotal centre-back position, enabled Wicklow to move the ball forward and in a scene reminiscent of their All-ireland victory the ball was worked to Laura Hogan. As she did in September, she drove the ball over the bar. The only difference this time was that this point gave the lead to Wicklow.

Cracking show in Croker, but Sunday's time clash should have been avoided

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THE START of the Allianz league proved a great success nationally, with some large attendances at various venues around the country. The biggest success was at Croke Park, where almost 46,000 people paid to see Kildare v. Tyrone and Dublin v. Kerry.

Trainer Murphy chalks up double

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

RACING RETURNED to South West Wexford on January 29 with the Wexford Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Moorfield, Ballinaboola. This track, first used in November of last year, looks like an ideal location for the future, with a good stiff track for horse and jockey, excellent viewing for racegoers, good on track facilities, ample parking and plenty of manpower. What more could you want?

Enniscorthy bid for first success in Under-21 Gale Cup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

THE 37th Gale Cup final takes place this coming Sunday in Carlow at 3 p.m. Enniscorthy, in their first year at Under-21, take on the holders, Tullow.

Castletown cut loose

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

There was no stopping Castletown after that, and they added four unanswered points from Bealin, late arrivals Stephen Maloney and Seán Roche (free), and Mark Halpin to secure a place in the final against Glynn-barntown.

Gardiner gets the winner for Gorey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

GOREY 11 ENNISCORTHY 10

Goals guide Glynn-barntown home

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

Aaron Murphy little chance from close range.

Codd makes return to winning circle

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

hands of Davy Russell and in the colours of Gigginstown House Stud.

It's the Pitts for Rovers as Oscar heads winner

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

ROSSLARE RANGERS BRIDGE ROVERS

Kenny the key man

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

OUTSTANDING FORWARD Andrew Kenny grabbed three late points as St. Peter's College battled their way to a deserved two-point victory over St. Brendan's in this excellent Leinster Colleges Senior hurling 'A' championship quarterfinal at Dicksboro on Saturday last.

All-county leagues need major re-vamp

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

IT'S TIME for a re-branding of the All-county hurling and football leagues which will get under way next month.

Leacy thrilled as dreams come true

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

'TO TELL you the truth we couldn't care less who we play,' stated OulartThe Ballagh captain Una Leacy after her side totally dismantled Loughgiel in the All-ireland Senior club camogie semi-final on Sunday.

Draw for Towns Cup round two

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

ENNISCORTHY WILL travel to Navan for the second round of the Provincial Towns Cup after receiving a first round bye.

Oulart aiming to seal dream date in Croker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:03:53 +0000

IT HAS been steady improvement for Oulart-the Ballagh. In 2009 Cashel arrived on their home patch, played gritty and determined camogie in difficult conditions and emerged as relatively easy winners.

The Wexford Development Squad suffered a second loss in two weeks

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:03:53 +0000

WEXFORD MAY have been hoping to unearth a handful of players from their two outings, but their Walsh Shield semi-final against Offaly at Wexford Park on Sunday last left the new management with much soul-searching over the coming weeks before deciding on their league panel.

Camogie shorts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:03:53 +0000

KATRINA PARROCK was the sole Wexford representative in action in the W.I.T. Sports Campus on Wednesday last when the home side started their bid for four Ashbourne Cup camogie titles in a row with an 0-11 to 0-4 win over N.U.I.G.

Dempsey to guide experimental hurlers in Walsh Cup

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:08 +0000

WEXFORD SENIOR hurlers open their 2012 campaign when they take on N.U.I.G. in the Walsh Cup at Bellefield on Saturday next (3 p.m.).

Hawk Eye two-year trial should benefit players and officials

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:08 +0000

IT HAS been decided that Hawk Eye technology will be introduced in Croke Park this year for all championship matches, on a two-year trial basis.

Double wins for Doyle and Walsh

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:34:39 +0000

A LARGE crowd made their way to Fairwood Park for the Shillelagh and District point-to-point. Surprisingly the going was yielding, which obviously indicated the level of moisture that was in the soil in spite of the dry spell that has been encountered in the past few weeks.

Thyestes at Gowran the week's highlight

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:34:39 +0000

DERMOT DAY adds another feather to his cap this season as he embarks on a new venture as he will stand 'Watar' as a stallion for the racing industry at his own Moortown Stud. Based near Ballycogley, south of Wexford town, Day has been immersed in horses all his life but is probably better known as a horse trainer, both on the track and in the point-to-point sector.

Breeding figures a cause for concern

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:08 +0000

THE RACING industry is totally dependent on a strong and vibrant breeding industry in both Ireland and Britain. The Return of Mares for 2011 sees figures recently published by Weatherbys Ireland as deeply worrying in this context to say the least.

Colm Murphy recorded a notable treble at Leopardstown

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:55:17 +0000

IT'S GOING to be a long, hard year on every front involved in racing, but all stallion masters will be gearing up for the covering season which opens in February. The sales market is still sluggish, and many owners of broodmares will be looking for options and value as they try to justify keeping their mares for another year.

Wexford base for many top trainers

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:16:21 +0000

Tipperary a successful one when winning with 'Moscow Broge' in the first division of the older geldings' maiden.

Decky is the star man

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

DECKY MURPHY pulled out all the stops quite literally on Sunday to help his side to secure a spot in the second round of the Neil O'sullivan Cup.

Cometh the hour cometh the Dan!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

COMETH THE hour, cometh the Dan. Danny Marone that is.

Youths beaten by Bohemians

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

WEXFORD YOUTHS BOHEMIANS

Lack of cutting edge evident as Youths Women lose out

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

were awarded a free 25 yards out which was floated into the area by Noelle Murray and it went to the back of the net when the 'keeper was distracted, and some of the crowd thought impeded, by the incoming Nicola Sinnott.

Sligo lie in wait

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:17:02 +0000

EXPERIENCED ATTACKER P.J. Banville is expected to be fully fit for Wexford's Allianz Football League Division 3 outing away to Sligo on Sunday next (2.30 p.m.).