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Unlucky Minors pipped by Louth

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE WEXFORD Minor footballers travelled to Dundalk on Saturday last where they played the first round of the Leinster League. It was a tight, end-to-end game which eventually went the way of the hosts following a strong second-half display. Wexford opened the game well with the midfield pairing, Dean Wright and Colm Kehoe, ensuring a good supply of ball for the forwards.

Player injury scheme shortfalls highlighted

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

IT WAS ushered in as an injury scheme to safeguard the interests of players, but now it could turn into one of the most important issues facing club and county for some considerable period.

Bradley's bursts the key to clearcut win

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

ERIC BRADLEY orchestrated this game from midfield as Wexford put together back-to-back victories with a comprehensive seven-point defeat of Sligo in this Allianz Football League Division 3 game played at Wexford Park on Sunday last.

Counsel in seventh heaven

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

GOOD COUNSEL College blitzed St. Mel's with a stunning secondhalf display in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, on Wednesday last to capture the Leinster Juvenile 'A' football championship title for the first time since 2002.

GAA club crisis

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE G.A.A. has just ushered out its 125th anniversary, but major problems lie ahead for the Association in Wexford, particularly at under-age level. With the 2010 club season just under way, the difficulties facing clubs have been highlighted by Coiste na nÓg Chairman, Diarmuid Devereux.

Juveniles back in action

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE WEXFORD Under-16 hurlers are back in action. The county has been split in two, with Gorey/Enniscorthy Districts forming Wexford North and New Ross/Wexford Districts forming Wexford South.

Fr. Murphy's ladies prepare for busy year

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

FR. MURPHY'S ladies' football and camogie club are preparing for another year of flying the purple and gold colours in London.

Boys in round two

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

OVER ONE thousand boys and girls have taken part in the opening rounds of the Allianz Rackard League mini-sevens football over the past week, and a similar number will be participating in the hurling this week.

No joy on Cavan trip

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THIS NATIONAL League game, played in near-perfect conditions in Breffni Park, was much more closely contested than the scoreline suggests. It did look bad for Wexford when the home side, playing with a strong wind, hit the ground running and had three points on the board within the first five minutes.

Vols here to stay

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Dear Sir, On reading the article in last week's paper re-transfers for town clubs and Joe O'Shaughnessy's concerns about the St. John's Volunteers closing as a club.

Confidence high for Cavan game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

IF YOU win enough ball you'll win matches, simple as that. That was Anthony Masterson's view on Wexford's win over Sligo, but right now he's looking to an improved performance when they travel to take on Cavan in their Allianz Football League Division 3 game at Breffni Park on Saturday evening next (7.30 p.m.).

Many motions passed at well-attended meeting

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

THE RACKARD League held its A.G.M., which was very well attended, in the Stanville Lodge on Monday of last week. A number of motions were carried, while some others were given a trial period of two years.

CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot and one match three winner, Pat Kehoe, Newtown.

SHELMALIERS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Saturday week next, March 20, will be a special night for Shelmalier G.A.A. when the club invites all the descendants of the famous 1910 All-Ireland hurling-winning team together for the first time to celebrate the centenary of this famous victory on November 20, 1910. This promises to be a night of nostalgia and no doubt many tales and stories will be recalled between all the family groups, with families and friends rekindling long-lost friendships.

ST. MARY'S (M'TOWN)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Our Intermediate team travelled to play St. James' in Ramsgrange on Saturday last and were beaten by 1-13 to 1-9. We started the game very badly and were 1-4 to 0-1 behind after only 15 minutes.

ST. MARY'S (ROSSLARE)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot for March 1. The numbers were 4, 12, 20, 22 and bonus 38. We had no match three winner. Next week's jackpot is ¤10,000.

BLACKWATER

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

The dinner dance (and medal presentation) will take place on Saturday, March 13, in Hotel Curracloe. Tickets cost ¤25 per person and are available from any committee member or from Liam Buttle. All are welcome.

GLYNN-BARNTOWN

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

The competitive playing season got under way last weekend with both our football teams in action in the All-County Leagues. On Saturday the Juniors hosted Tara Rocks. We were ahead at half-time thanks to a couple of fisted points from Shane Carley and a good goal from Gary Sutton.

CLONARD

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Indoor training continues every Wednesday in St. Peter's College sports complex. Under-8s and -10s from 6 to 7 p.m., and Under-12s and Under-15s from 7 to 8 p.m. We would like to see all membership forms back A.S.A.P.

BANNOW-BALLYMITTY

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

After months of filling out forms and talking about it at every club meeting, it has finally happened. The diggers are in and the start of the development has just commenced. We can now say when we are selling the tickets that it has started and will be up in no time.

SARSFIELDS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

Congratulations from all club members to Jessie and Paul Harrington on the birth of their twin daughters, Abbie and Georgia. It seems that Paul was intent on doing things in twos last week as he also scored two points in the Seniors' 3-14 to 0-5 loss to Starlights in their All-County League opener in Bellefield on Saturday last.

GRASS ROOTS: ST. JAMES' G.A.A.

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

The Intermediate footballers got their ACFL Premier B campaign off to a winning start on Saturday afternoon, dismissing the challenge of St. Mary's (Maudlintown) by 1-13 to 1-9 at Mersheen. Kevin O'Grady and Matthew O'Hanlon notched up the majority of the scores, with O'Grady grabbing the goal in the first-half.

BETWEEN THE FLAGS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

It was an exceptionally busy time over the past weeks with trebles recorded by Jamie Codd and Colin Motherway, a double for Andrew Doyle, and individual win for Shane Byrne.

ST. JOHN'S VOLUNTEERS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

What a lovely weekend is was - cold but the sun was shining and round one of the All-County Football League started for the Volunteers club.

ST. MARTIN'S

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

The Coiste na nÓg and camogie registration night takes place this Friday from 7 to 8.30 p.m.

FAYTHE HARRIERS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:51 +0000

The Faythe Harriers will launch our third annual Pikeman Challenge on Friday next, March 12, in Wexford Credit Union at 7 p.m. The event will consist of an 80-kilometre walk over three days over the weekend of Friday, June 4, to Sunday, June 6.

Footballers folded

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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. The final was more of a probe into the value of the second string rather than scooping worthless silver, and for 35 minutes the Barrowsiders looked more suited to a Junior competition than Leinster Senior challengers.

Joe fears for future of Volunteers club

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.

Clubs learn their fate

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.

Wexford get off to promising start

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.

Gorey pipped in stormy affair

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.

CLUBCALL

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +0000

ST. JOSEPH'S A.C.

Sligo will be tough

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.).

Murphy Cup news

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +0000

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

GAA tighten belts

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:31:24 +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.