SARSFIELDS: The Seniors must win their next two games to survive in the top flight after losing the 'B' championship quarter-final to Taghmon-Camross in Oylegate on Saturday last by 2-8 to 1-8. Meanwhile, the Juniors bowed out of the District championship in a semi-final replay recently when they lost to a strong St. Martin's side in Piercestown by 3-9 to 1-6.

Hard luck to the Juveniles whose campaign ended with a 3-13 to 0-7 quarter-final loss to Shelmaliers in Páirc Charman on Saturday week last.

Team: Conor Halligan; Dean McGrath, Gavin O'Connor (capt.), Jack Robinson; Darragh Keeling, Shane Keeling (0-2), Seán Donohoe; Ryan Walsh, Jamie McDonnell; John Gannon, John Bridges (0-1 free), Dean Walsh (0-2); Corey Ennis, Ciarán Kirwan, Aaron McMahon (0-2). Subs. - Daniel Carroll for Ennis, Cian Doyle for Kirwan, Stephen Cummins for McMahon, Pádraig Clancy for Robinson.

Leading by 0-5 to 0-1 at half-time, the Under-14s put in a magnificient second-half performance against the wind, scoring 2-6 to beat Crossabeg-Ballymurn by 2-11 to 24 in Páirc Charman on Thursday last. The second-half performance was absolutely brilliant, and the lads are now looking forward to the county semi-final with confidence.

Team: Matthew Murphy; Stephen Healy, Conor Halligan, Jack Crean; Luke Byrne (11), Nicky Lawlor, Seán Donohoe; Daniel Carroll (0-1), Brian Cuddihy (0-2); Stephen Cummins, Pádraig Clancy (1-1), Cian Doyle (0-1); Emmet Sinnott, Ciarán Kirwan (0-1), Daniel Curran (0-3). Subs. - Shane McGrath (0-1) for Cummins, Eoin Broaders, Aaron Goodison.

The Under-12 team lost to St. Martin's in the Go Games recently and concluded their campaign away to Our Lady's Island/St. Fintan's last night (Tuesday).

Best wishes from all in the club to the Under-10s who will meet St. Anne's in the Kent Stainless Division 1 final in Páirc Charman on Thursday at 7 p.m. This fine team deserve everyone's support after forging an excellent 4-10 to 1-5 win over Volunteers in the semi-final. Only a string of great saves by the Vols goalkeeper kept the margin

down.

Team: Daniel Browne, Seán McGrath, Conall Ó Crúalaíoch, Aaron Smith, Ryan Furlong, Michael Carroll (0-1), Conall Clancy (0-2), James Crean (2-3), Gary Carroll (01), Jake Clancy (1-1), Cian Foley (1-1). Subs. - Richie Lawlor, Lee Donohoe, Shane Bergin, Cathal Newport, Cian McManusCarty (0-1), Cian Twomey, Cillian Gahan, Conor Kehoe, Jack Browne, Garbhan McCormack.

A big well done also to the Under-12 girls who have made marvellous progress in their second year. They beat Volunteers on Saturday morning last to secure a place in the championship semi-final and we wish them well.

The club's annual fun day is taking place in Páirc Charman on Sunday next from 2 to 6 p.m. This is an enjoyable family occasion and there will be a lot of attractions for young and old alike. If you haven't been out in Páirc Charman in a while, why not join us and take a look at the club's fine facilities. All are welcome to attend.

ST. IBAR'S-SHELMALIER

St. Ibar's-Shelmalier camogie club are celebrating their 50th anniversary this weekend with a fun day in Hollymount on Saturday. A mini blitz will be held for Under-8, Under-10, Under-12 and Under-14 players, and it is hoped that a number of neighbouring teams will participate. The competitions will commence at 10 a.m., and all are welcome.

The Senior team play Rathnure in the championship semi-final on Monday next, August 30, in Wexford Park at 6.45 p.m.

There is a bus organised to travel to the All-Ireland finals on September 12. If you would like to travel, details are as follows - bus: adults €10, children €5; tickets: adults €30, students €10, children €5. Please book your seats and tickets by September 3.

Contact Sinéad for tickets and/or to book your place on the bus (087-2912825).

TAGHMON-CAMROSS

The Senior football team maintained their status in the championship for 2011 with a win over Sarsfields on Saturday last. It was a tough game, and while we had a ninepoint lead 15 minutes into the second-half, on the final whistle there was only three points separating the teams (2-8 to 1-8). Congratulations to all involved on maintaining Senior Status.

The Junior hurling team face Adamstown in the quarter-final on Sunday next, August 29, at 6.30 p.m. in O' Kennedy Park, New Ross. All support would be very much appreciated.

ST. JOHN'S VOLUNTEERS

The lotto last week was in McGee's of John Street, and numbers were 2, 6, 12 and 28. There was no jackpot winner and no match three winner Next week's jackpot is €9,150.

Thank you for your continued support. You can check your numbers on www.volunteerslottery.com every week. It will be updated every week thanks to Greg and Carmel.

The Under-10 boys' football team is in the Kent Cup 'B' final this Thursday at 7 p.m. Please come along to support them. Underage is going well this year again, with the Juveniles also going well.

We send congratulations to Arron Golden who was married on Saturday last.

Wexford Under-16 girls lost to Mayo on Saturday last in their All-Ireland final, and our club was represented by Niamh Butler. Commiserations Niamh and hard luck girls, but well done for getting that far.

BANNOW-BALLYMITTY

Bingo this week will be €675 and it takes place on Saturday evening in Carrig.

The Senior footballers lost to Clongeen by two points at the weekend. Hard luck to everyone that is involved with this team.

This week's fixtures will see the Junior 'D' Hurlers play Adamstown in the District final. This is down for 6.45 p.m. in Cushinstown on Friday. On Saturday the Junior hurlers will play Ferns St. Aidans' in Piercestown at 2 p.m.

This is a quarter-final and all support would be greatly appriciated. Best of luck to both teams and their mentors. Please check the sports section for correct times and venue.

The club has organised a golf classic on this Sunday in Fethard's Abbey par three. Teams of three are only a mere €60, so for an enjoyable day out, have a game of golf. All enquires to Pauline.

A big thank you to everyone in the preparations for the annual Coiste na nÓg field day. For the people who donated for the bottle stand, cake stand, car boot sale, and gave a hand in any way, thank you.

Without these people it would not be a success. So far the club has raised €3,500. The clothes collection made €210 and we will be running this collection again. More details in later weeks on this.

Congratulations to all the students from the club who received their Leaving Cert. results last week.

On the development, it seems to be coming to the last stages. The roof is on, windows and doors are being fitted this week, and the dressing-rooms will be getting fitted out. It's all looking good.

CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot. Match three winners were Aidan Grannell, Elaine Kehoe and Siobhán Kehoe. The numbers drawn were 3, 9, 22 and 25. This week's jackpot is €9,200.

Best of luck to the Junior hurlers who play Our Lady's Island in the quarter-final of the championship this Saturday in Piercestown at 3.30 p.m. Also good luck to the Junior 'B' hurlers who play Kilmore in the District final on Thursday in Wexford Park at 7 p.m. Come along and support both teams.

The Under-16 footballers beat Gusserane last week. Hard luck to the Under-14 footballers who lost to Sarsfields last week, narrowly missing out on a place in the semifinals. Thanks to the players and their mentors for all their efforts during the year.

The Under-12 hurlers play Blackwater at home on Tuesday next at 7.30 p.m. The Under-10 hurlers played Ferns on Tuesday. The Under-8s and Under-6s played Buffers Alley on Friday evening last. The beginners, Under-8s and Under-10s train on Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m. in the pitch, with new players welcome. Well done to all those who got their Leaving results last week.

SHELMALIERS

Continuing on from the enormous success of last year's barbeque, we are pleased to inform you that this year's Shelmalier Monster Autumn barbeque will take place in the Hollymount Complex on Saturday, September 4.

The tickets are again priced at €15 and they can be purchased from Flanagan's Castlebridge, Freddie's Screen and Hotel Curracloe. You can also purchase these tickets in the Hollymount Complex on the following dates: Tuesday 24th, Thursday 26th and Monday 30th from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m.

We would also ask you to purchase your ticket a soon as possible as the attendance is limited.

The Under-12 hurlers recently competed in the Garda Community Policing tournament in Rosslare. It consisted of eight teams with Faythe Harriers, Glynn-Barntown and St. Mary's in our group. We defeated the Harriers and Glynn at the group stage while drawing with St. Mary's.

We topped the group and met St. Martin's in the semi-final. In an excellent game, the teams finished level at full time.

A goal in extra-time from the Shels boys sent them through to the final where St. Mary's were waiting.

The final was a one-sided affair with our boys playing some excellent hurling and running out easy winners.

Captain Aaron O'Neill accepted the trophy on behalf of his team-mates, while Mark Power won player of the tournament.

Full squad: Kyle Roche, Dan Campbell, Nathan Murphy, James Doyle, Jordan Hunt, Kevin Harte, Richard Kinsella, Michael O' Rourke, Craig Parker, Conor Hearne, Seán Keane, Mark Power, Stuart Fanning, Christopher Cowman, Adam Hearne, Cillian Tobin, Peter Doyle, Adam Howlin, Niall Hearne, Aaron O'Neill.

The Under-21 footballers put in a fantastic performance on Monday evening in Adamstown to eventually overcome the home team by 0-9 to 0-8.

Brian Tobin scored the clinching point in the 29th minute of the second-half to secure the Shels' passage into the semi-final and a meeting with St. Martin's tonight (Wednesday) in Hollymount at 7 p.m.

Our Minor footballers finished their group stages unbeaten with a very exciting victory over Starlights at home recently. Good work from both teams meant the sides were level at the break.

In the second-half good play from the Starlights left the home team trailing by three points with only eleven minutes left, and at this stage our unbeaten record looked very shaky.

But it was at this stage that this team showed what they are really made of and reeled off five unanswered points, with McCabe, Gordon and Niall Tobin among the scorers, in a storming finish to end up winners by 0-12 to 0-10. All reports in full on www.shelmaliers.ie There was no winner of last week's lotto. Numbers drawn were 2, 18, 21 and 29. One match three winner, Kitty Roche, receives €200. Next week's jackpot will be €8,400.

CLONARD

Under-age training continues as normal this week: Under-6s every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.; Under-8s, Monday (hurling) and Wednesday (football), 7-8 p.m.; Under-10s, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.; Under12, 14, 16, Tuesday 6.30-8 p.m. (hurling), Thursday 6.30-8 p.m. (football) and every Sunday, 11-12.30 p.m., hurling training.

Our Under-12 hurlers had a good win over Clongeen on Tuesday night last and our Under-14 footballers beat Ferns on Thursday night in the last round of their championship.

They have now qualified for a semi-final and are also through to a quarter-final in hurling and remain unbeaten to date which is a fantastic achievement.

This age group have shown fantastic commitment, skill and teamwork throughout and we wish them all the best in their upcoming games and ask that as many supporters as possible get out and offer support and encouragement to the lads in their remaining fixtures.

Our annual summer camp was held two weeks ago where great fun was had by everyone who attended.

We had 70 children from age five up to 13 years of age. We would like to say a big thank you to all those who gave up their time to make this year's camp such a huge success.

The camp had many activities which included hurling, football, relay races, fun games and arts and crafts to keep everyone in attendance fully entertained from start to finish.

The Under-6s even went on a hike to Redmond Park and had a great time. We would like to say a special big thank you to Patrick Dobbs who gave up his time and expertise to create the biggest obstacle course we have ever seen for every age group.

Our Junior footballers were in championship action on Sunday last. Oylegate provided the opposition in the quarter-final out in Taghmon.

In a game of high intensity filled with great action and tension throughout, it was another nail-biting finish as we have come to expect from this committed and determined bunch of players. Trailing at the break by one point and with their backs against the wall, they came out and gave a hugely-spirited second-half performance.

The game ebbed and flowed throughout and was score for score for the duration. However, a strong finish from the Clonard lads and two superb late points, one from substitute John Cleary and the other from Mark O'Connor who was excellent throughout, ensured a two-point victory in a highscoring and entertaining encounter.

The final scoreline was 0-17 to 1-12 and it sends us through to a semi-final to be played in two to three weeks.

This team has yet to play to its full potential but has shown tremendous heart and fighting spirit to win through in some tight championship encounters in recent weeks. This bunch of players have given their all for the club down through the years and deserve some reward for their efforts this year.

They are now in the semi-final and just 60 minutes away from a county final and being promoted to Intermediate (as both finalists go up this year due to re-structuring).

We would ask that when the draw is made and the semi-final fixture is announced that all club members and parishioners get behind the team and offer their support, as every little bit helps.

The club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all club members who have recently received results from their state exams, both Junior and Leaving Cert. We would like to wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

GLYNN-BARNTOWN

Our Senior football team are in a very serious position after a disappointing loss to the Starlights on Saturday. We are now one of the four bottom teams and three will be relegated.

We must win our next game and then the game after that to survive. At least we are clear on what is required. Our Juniors' run in the championship came to an end on Sunday when they were overpowered in the second-half by Davidstown.

A series of crucial games take place next weekend. Our Intermediate camogie team are at home on Friday evening against Buffers Alley for a place in the county final. We hope a big crowd will come out and support the girls.

The barbeque will be on and the bar will be open for a pre/post game drink. Unfortunately, the game clashes with our Junior hurlers' final game of the league stage where they need a big win away to Ballyhogue to progress.

On Saturday our hurlers look to maintain Senior status when they face Cushinstown at 2 p.m. in Taghmon.

Later on Saturday evening our Under-10s will play in the final of the Kent Cup against our Under-10s. We entered two teams in the competition and it works out they eventually meet.

This should be a fun and novel occasion, so please come down to the complex to support. Details of all fixtures are on www.glynnbarntown.wexford.gaa.ie.

Our Under-21s have an opportunity for a remarkable double. Following their Premier hurling success, last Monday they played the Premier football semi-final.

Check the website for details as the final is scheduled for Tuesday next in Wexford Park.