ST. MARY’S (ROSSLARE): There was no lotto winner for May 18. The numbers were 4, 7, 11, 32 and bonus 38. We had two match three winners, Marian Roice and Betty Devlin. Next week’s jackpot is €18,200.

Well done to Kilrane National School on getting to the semi-final of the Rackard League. Unfortunately they were beaten on Friday last by Blackwater.

Fixture: Under-12 hurling round four, June 2, Horeswood v. St. Mary’s at 7.30 p.m.

Results: Under-14 hurling championship, St. Mary’s 2-6, St. Anne’s 1-0; Under-10 hurling, St. Mary’s lost to Our Lady’s Island; Under-12 hurling, St. Mary’s lost to Our Lady’s Island; Under-8 hurling league, St. Mary’s beat St. Anne’s; Junior hurling practice match, Leitrim 1-9, St. Mary’s 0-11.

The hurling summer camps are drawing ever closer! These camps cater for boys and girls from 6/7 years to 13 years. Application forms are currently being distributed to all players at training sessions. If anyone has any queries or would like an application form, please contact Trish Kavanagh (087-2771168) or Jemmer (087-9730662).

The second of the Model County Draws is on this evening Wednesday. If you are entered, keep an eye on the local papers in the coming week for results.

Hard luck to Shane Sinnott who was part of the Wexford Minor football team which lost to Kildare at the weekend in the Leinster quarter-final. ‘Siny’ lined out at wing-back.

Hard luck to Lee Devereux who was part of the Wexford Minor hurling team which was beaten by Cork last week in a practice match. While Wexford didn’t win, Lee scored a goal in the second-half.

The unique blitz for Under-10 boys takes place this weekend on the quay in Wexford. All boys will be informed of further details at training, and anyone interested in attending should check the local papers for further details.

Best wishes to Patsy Meyler who ties the knot this weekend. We wish Patsy well both for the weekend and the future.

SARSFIELDS

Sunday week last was a great day for the club as the Under-12 girls played their first-ever match, beating Naomh Éanna in Gorey by 0-10 to nil. The girls really enjoyed it and played exceptionally well for their debut.

Team: Kate Slaven-Barry, Sarah Fitzharris, Lauren O’Donohue, Emma Goff, Muireann Ní Corcora, Orla Gannon, Rebecca Lynch, Kate Miller, Amy Doyle, Aisling Halligan, Neamh Dempsey, Jessica Sinnott, Róisín Walsh, Caoimhe Twomey, Marnie Dunphy, Niamh O’Brien.

Players that couldn’t make it were Eimear Gallagher, Emma McMahon, Rebecca Tormey-Roche and Emer Ó Donnagáin. They are due to play Rathgarogue-Cushinstown away on Saturday, May 30, at 11.30 a.m.

Well done to the Under-14 boys who recovered from a nine-point deficit near half-time to draw with Craanford (3-3 to 2-6) in their second Division 2 championship outing in Páirc Charman on Thursday week last. Many thanks to Ger O’Reilly who stepped in to referee at very short notice when the appointed official failed to attend.

Team: Conor Halligan; Luke Byrne, Colm Joyce-Ahearne, Seán Donohoe; Daniel Carroll, Shane Keeling, Pádraig Clancy; John Bridges (0-1 free), Brian Cuddihy; Cian Doyle (1-0), John Gannon, Liam Barry (1-0); Aaron McMahon (0-1), Bill Cullen, Stephen Cummins (1-1). Sub. - Ciarán Kirwan for Cullen.

The Minors travelled to Coolree on Friday week last and beat Duffry Rovers by 2-14 to 1-13. Hard luck to Mikey Hanrahan who was on the Wexford Junior football team in their recent Leinster championship loss to Meath.

The Juniors will play St. Joseph’s in the All-County League in Páirc Charman on Friday at 7 p.m., while the Seniors will meet Ballyhogue on Tuesday, June 4, at 7.30 p.m.

Check out www.sarsfields.leinstergaa.com for the latest club news.

ST. JOHN’S VOLUNTEERS

Our Junior hurlers continued to show early-season promise, beating Blackwater in the JCHC. They were well worth their victory by 2-12 to 1-8.

Attention now returns to the ACFL. The first team take on Craanford tomorrow in Páirc Charman at 7.30 p.m., and the second string take on Duffry Rovers this Friday at 7.30 p.m., again at Páirc Charman.

The Under-12 girls had another very good win on Saturday in Páirc Charman, accounting for a very strong Geraldine O’Hanrahans side. They started very well, taking full advantage of the strong wind to lead by 3-3 to nil at half-time.

Now prospering from the elements, the New Ross girls mounted a serious second-half comeback. However, with our backs in outstanding form, the girls plundered 1-1 against the gale to win by 4-4 to 3-3.

Well done to everyone who played so well: Ciara Cullinane, Niamh Buckley, Emily Long, Trudy Downey, Bronwyn Murphy, Freya Innis, Laura Bruen, Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Caoimhe O’Keeffe, Erin Crosbie, Christine Butler, Ciara Rafter, Clodagh Bruen, Aislinn O’Sullivan and Sally Bruen. Shouting the girls on from the line was Aoife Corkery, and brave Eimear Buckley who was injured in our last game.

All our under-age training has moved from St. Peter’s to Páirc Charman. Under-12 boys’ football takes place from 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday evening, while Under-12 boys’ hurling takes place every Thursday from 6-7 p.m.

The Under-14 boys’ footballers train from 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. Our Super 7s and Under-10s train every Friday from 6 to 7 p.m.

The girls have also moved to Páirc Charman. Under-14 and Under-16 girls’ football train jointly twice a week, on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m., and every Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon.

We’d like to thank everyone who supported the club through the purchase of a Model County ticket. Even though the first draw has taken place, you can still buy a ticket for the remaining draws.

The club warmly welcomes newcomers, and interested parents or players should feel free to come along or contact any committee member. Hoodies and rain jackets are available; please feel free to contact any club official if interested. For further information about this, the club and our under-age schedules, please visit www.volunteersgaa.com.

CLONARD

Our training times are: Under-8, Tuesday, 7-8.30 p.m.; Under-10, Tuesday and Thursday, 7-8 p.m.; Under-12 and Under-14, Tuesday and Thursday, 7-8.30 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-12.30 p.m.

We would like to make a big, warm welcome to all our new members and hope that they will enjoy their time with our club.

Our Under-14s went down to the Vols on Thursday night last in football. The team was: A. Murphy; K. Malone, R. Cleary, J. Crean; G. Byrne, D. White, D. Tormey; M. Roche, D. Connolly; S. Phelan, B. Barnes, D. Hynes; T.J. Roche, T. Walsh, D. Walsh. Subs. - S. Cullen, P. O’Connor, T. Kirwan, P. McManus.

Our Under-14s will have their hurls out tomorrow night for a home match against Ballyhogue, starting of 7.30 p.m. Best of luck boys.

Our Under-10s went along to Kilmore on Monday for a practice match in hurling. New members, please come along to our pitch on any training night or give Tommy (086-8653051) or Mary (087-9967925) a ring if you need any more information. Hurls and helmets are available from the club at a discount price.

Our Under-16 hurlers were out one week last Monday evening in Grantstown against Cloughbawn and went down to a heavy defeat. Great performances were given by Breen Howlin, Tony Hennessy, Chris Anglin and Colm Browne who was man of the match. Their next match is at home on Monday, June 22, at 7.30 p.m.

Our Minor footballers had a mixed week on the playing front. First of all we played a back fixture against Oylegate on Wednesday evening last and, through being very understrength, went under to a strong side. Then on Friday evening last we played at home to St. Pat’s and we put in a much better performance, especially in the second-half, and ran out deserving winners by 3-11 to 1-7.

There is a break now until after the exams, and hopefully after that we can get back to full strength and put in some more consistent performances.

The ladies’ team played the Shamrocks at home on Sunday evening in their first game of the championship. The sun was shining, the pitch was immaculate, and the girls gave their best performance so far this season.

Clonard opened the scoring with a Shauna Gleeson point. The girls worked the pitch and used every inch and every player to achieve a half-time score of 1-7 to nil.

Clonard were determined from the start of the second-half that this was thier game. However, the Shamrocks put up a strong fight in the beginning but lost heart in the final minutes. The final score was 4-15 to nil. Well done girls and to Jim and Nobby.

Ladies’ training is every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8.30 p.m. Under-12 is on Wednesday from 6-7 p.m., with Under-14 and Under-16 on Wednesday from 7-8 p.m.

BLACKWATER

The under-age club will hold their annual field day this Sunday, May 31, in the G.A.A. pitch. The fun day will commence at 2 p.m., and an afternoon of fun for all the family will be guaranteed.

The famous pub tug of war will take place - who will take the prize this year in the battle of the pubs? There will also be activities for every age group in every corner of the grounds including penalty shots, bottle-stalls, face painting, knock the can, chip and putt golf, teddy-bear stalls and much, much more.

There will be a barbeque for any hungry participants so please come along to the big event and support the young players of the parish. All welcome and a great day is promised for all!

The fourth round of the football league continues this weekend. On Friday, the ‘B’ team will play Ballyhogue away at 7 p.m. Then on Sunday, after the field day, the ‘A’ team will meet Rathgarogue-Cushionstown at 6 p.m. in Hollymount for their fourth round of the league. Good luck to all involved.

The Junior hurlers played the first round of the championship last weekend and lost to St. John’s by 2-12 to 1-8. The scorers were Wayne O’Connor (1-4, 1-1 frees), Dean Wright (0-2), Aidan Whelan and Niall McLoughlin (0-1 each).

The National School team played in the Nicky Rackard League District hurling final last week and were beaten by Crossabeg-Ballymurn by 3-4 to 1-3. The scorers were Dean Whelan (1-1), Conor Sutton and Kevin Doyle (0-1 each). Hard luck to all involved and a big thank you to Mr. Foran for all his hard work throughout the year.

The Under-12 hurlers played against Monageer last week and the game ended in a draw (2-2 to 1-5). The scorers for the home side were Darren Byrne (1-0), Shane Wright (1-0 free), Cahill Fortune (0-1) and Conor Sutton (0-1 free).

There was no winner of the local weekly lotto which took place on May 19 in Whelan’s pub. The numbers were 4, 13, 21, 24 and the bonus number was 15. The seven lucky dip winners were Tom Murphy, Joe Murphy, Catherine Buttle, Sarah Murphy, Mick Murphy, Stephen Kelly and Marie Whelan.

The prize fund now stands at €15,200 and the next draw will take place in Phil Redmond’s Bar on June 2. A big thank you to all who support this draw.

ST. JOSEPH’S

Training continues every Monday and Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. in Páirc Charman. Our next match is on Friday versus Sarsfields at 7 p.m. in Páirc Charman in the All-County League.

The club would like to thank those who supported our sellers of the Model County Development Draw tickets. The second draw will be held tonight.

Results of the St. Joseph’s Community Centre Development Raffle: first prize, 37” colour TV, Kathleen Corish, 45 Whiterock View; second prize, €70 meal voucher, Morgan Barnes, Bishopswater; third prize, Easter Egg hamper, Billy Kelly, c/o Kelly’s pub; fourth prize, €50 Pettitt’s voucher, John Hayes, Rosslare; fifth prize, €30 shopping voucher, Harry Kelly, c/o 8 Glenbrook. The club would like to thank everyone for supporting our raffle.

St. Joseph’s Community Centre car park will be available as a supporters’ car park for the Wexford match next weekend to raise funds for our G.A.A. club.

SHELMALIERS

Our Junior hurling team was unlucky not to come away with at least a draw when they met Ballymurn’s first team in Piercestown last Sunday evening in the first round of the championship, losing by 2-10 to 0-13. Best were Ciarán Walsh, Vinny Parker, Fergie Parker, Ibar Murphy and Brian Tobin.

Our Under-14 hurling team met a very strong Rapparees side recently and was beaten well. Fresh from their success at the Féile qualifiers, the Enniscorthy side proved to be formidable opponents. Shels never lost heart and all tried their best until the final whistle. Amongst those to shine were goalie Stephen McGuire, James Cash and Evan Devereux.

Training times: Under-10 hurling and football, 6.30 to 7.30 p.m., Wednesday, and 4 to 5.15 p.m., Saturday. We welcome all newcomers into the club and, if you are interested in having your child become a member, please come along at any of the above times and we will be delighted to meet you.

Juvenile hurling training is every Sunday at 11.30 a.m. from now on, for those who can take a break from study.

BANNOW-BALLYMITTY

This week’s bingo snowball is €450. The second Model County Draw is on this evening. Good luck to everyone.

The second team hurlers were out on Saturday evening last and lost to Clongeen by 1-11 to 0-6. The previous weekend saw our first team beat the Harriers by 1-11 to 2-4.

This week sees our Senior footballers play St. Anne’s in a league match, and also the Junior footballers are out on Friday evening. Please check the sports pages for fixtures and times.

It has come to the attention to the committee that still some players have not paid their membership. As from Sunday next, anyone who has not paid won’t be allowed to play or train in the park. This applies from Under-8s to Seniors, both men and women. Thank you for your co-operation on this.

Get well to David Currid on his recent jaw fracture, and also to Jason Sinnott on his finger break. Hope to see both of them back on the pitch soon.

Anyone wishing to buy gear - hoodies, bags, t-shirts - please contact Pauline.

CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot and four match three winners. The numbers drawn were 4, 11, 12 and 26. This week’s jackpot is €4,800.

Well done to the Junior hurlers who beat the Shelmaliers in the championship on Sunday last. Thanks to Justin and Avril Murphy for their kind donation towards the club defibrillator.

The Under-16 hurlers lost to Blackwater last week. The Under-14 hurlers beat Oulart on Friday last. Well done to the Rackard league hurlers who beat Gael Scoil in the District semi-final and then went on to defeat Blackwater in the final. This was their fifth title in a row and they also completed the hurling and football double for the second year in a row. Good luck to the boys in the county semi-final.

The Under-12 footballers visited the Volunteers on Sunday morning for a friendly match. Many thanks to the Volunteers for their hospitality. The Under-12 hurlers play Cushinstown at home on Tuesday, June 2.

The Under-8 hurlers played their first game in the St. Anne’s tournament, with a whole new generation of players playing their first match against the Harriers on Thursday last. Cheered on by a huge travelling support, they fielded two teams and won both matches, with all the boys and girls playing their part.

The Under-8s and Under-10s train in the pitch on Tuesdays from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and all are welcome. The club shop is open at the rear of the dressing-rooms, on Tuesdays from 6.15 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Best of luck to all those doing exams over the coming weeks.

GLYNN-BARNTOWN

Our Junior hurlers were left to rue some missed goal chances against Ballyhogue on Sunday last as their championship opened with a defeat. When some of our Minors become available again after exams, it should lead to an improvement in the next game and there is still plenty to play for.

Congratulations to all our under-age players who celebrated their Confirmation in Glynn last weekend. They all looked fantastic and are a real credit to their families.

Many had been in action for the club the previous week in Under-12 hurling and camogie. In the hurling, Kevin Mahoney was outstanding all round while Fionn Cooney grabbed 1-2 in a ten-minute spell to secure a victory away to Craanford.

Tara O’Brien and Chloe Cash supplied a lot of chances that Laura Dempsey and Courtney Carley took advantage of as the Under-12 camogie team made it four out of four in their league campaign.

Craig, Mark, Michael O’Regan, Micheál Roche and Toirleach Leacy in the management team experienced disappointment as Wexford Minors found Kildare in awesome form at the weekend. Our commiserations to all involved.

Best wishes to the Wexford Senior hurlers who include John Barron among the management team and Paul Carley on the panel.

The annual golf classic takes place on Friday, June 5, in Rosslare. A team of four costs only €220 for a round of golf, with prizes and a post-round meal in one of Ireland’s most famous courses. Please support the classic, as it has been organised to be within reach of a reasonable budget and it is rare that golfers get the chance to play the Rosslare championship course with a meal included for €55.

ST. MARTIN’S

Hard luck to the Junior team which was beaten by St. Fintan’s in a local derby played in Tagoat on Sunday last

Best of luck to Avril Boland on her wedding on Friday next to Colm McGee in Enniscorthy from all in St. Martin’s.

The club hurling wall is nearing completion, with the lighting system being connected up this week. We would ask club members who have not purchased our fundraising ‘Brick In The Wall’ to contact any general committee or Development committee member for details.

The club shop is open on Wednesdays from 6.30 to 7.45 p.m. and Sundays from 10.30 to 11.45 a.m

All team selectors are asked to contribute any news about their relevant teams to Derek Murphy by Monday morning at 9 a.m. at the latest for insertion into the weekly papers

FAYTHE HARRIERS

The club would like to invite all its players, former players, members, supporters and parents to an information night in the Talbot Hotel on Tuesday, June 2, at 8 p.m. sharp.

The first part of the evening will be the official launch of Pikeman Challenge 2009. The challenge will consist of a three-day walk of approximately 80 kilometres at the end of August. The walks over Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be a coastal walk, a walk over the Blackstairs Mountains, and on the final day our intrepid walkers will go over the Three Rock walk over Forth Mountain before marching back into Wexford town from our grounds in Páirc Charman. Full information and brochures will be available within the next week.

The second part of the meeting will be an information night in relation to our current developments in Páirc Charman, including the provision of an all-weather arena and the building of a hurling wall. All members or players with an interest in future developments are invited to come along and see what we hope to have developed and completed by the end of the year.

The club website has been completely revamped and is currently being refurnished with new articles. You can visit our website at www.faytheharriers.com. Over the coming weeks, we hope to get new articles, photos and reports on the website on an ongoing basis. Anybody interested in penning an article is asked to contact either Willie Murphy or Richard Murphy.

The second Model County Development Draw takes place tonight (Wednesday). All sellers are asked to ensure that they have all monies returned to Nicky Keeling in advance of the draw.

While we are awaiting adult championship fixtures later in the summer, the All-County Hurling League resumes in the near future. Our three adult teams are all in action on the weekend after next as follows:

Senior, away to Glynn-Barntown, Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in Premier A, Group 2; Junior ‘A’, away to Craanford on Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. in Premier C, Group 2; Junior ‘B’, home to Cloughbawn on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in Division 4, Group 1.

Games for our Juvenile and Minor teams have been suspended now until after the completion of the Leaving and Junior Certs. Our Juvenile team has played three games and won all three in Division 1 of the championship. Our Minor team is also unbeaten in Division 1 of their championship with one win and one draw from our two games to date.

Our Under-14 team scored their first victory of the year when they had a morale-boosting win over Liam Mellows in Páirc Charman last week on a scoreline of 3-11 to 3-1. This win leaves us with one win and one defeat from our two games to date.

Our Under-12 team also had a good win when beating Adamstown in Páirc Charman on Monday night last. We now have one win and one draw from our two games to date.

The club would like to take this opportunity to wish all our players who are doing their exams in the near future the very best of luck and hope that everything goes well for them.

GERALDINE O’HANRAHANS

The Under-14 boys took on Clongeen on Thursday night last at O’Kennedy Park. This was a very one-sided affair and the Gers ran out convincing winners by 9-14 to 0-5.

Team: B. Gannon; L. Connors, J. Lennon, J. Power; C. Deegan, D. Niekas, T. Steven; R. Delaney, R. Keenan; B. Kelly, L. Walsh (capt.), M. Doyle; D. Kehoe, D. Egan, G. Crowdle. Subs. - W. Gardiner for Crowdle, S. Gaynor for Kehoe.

Under-10 camogie: Rosslare 5-0, GOH 2-0.

Under-12 camogie: Cushinstown 4-2, GOH 1-2.

MONAGEER-BOOLAVOGUE

The Senior camogie team had a terrific win over the Ibar’s in the league on Saturday last, while the Intermediate hurlers could not build on a commanding half-time lead and lost to Oulart in the first round of the championship. Shane Fenlon, John O’Loughlin and young Dunne in goal all played well.

The Under-12s drew in a pulsating game against Blackwater in the championship, while the Juveniles overcame Fethard to continue their winning ways in the championship.

The fixtures for next week are: Under-12s away to Oulart on Tuesday evening next in hurling; Under-14s are away to Rathnure in hurling tomorrow evening.

ST. PATRICK’S

The Intermediate hurlers played Belmont of Offaly in the semi-final of the Leinster League on Thursday last. With a very depleted side, they lost the game to the more experienced team.

The Junior footballers are out in the first round of the championship this Friday, playing Tara Rocks away at 7.30 p.m.

The Under-14 hurlers played Ballyfad on Thursday last, losing to a very good team by 5-11 to 4-3. Well done to Daryl Murphy who is part of the county Under-14 football development squad.

The Under-12 hurlers had their first win of the season on Monday last away to the Shamrocks.(3-5 to 1-3). Their next game is on Tuesday, June 2, at home to Cloughbawn.

Under-6, Under-8 and Under-10 training now takes place on Saturdays from 4-5.30 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 7-8.15 p.m.

HWH-BUNCLODY

Our Under-14 hurlers played in Ballygarrett on Thursday in the second round of the championship and, although they battled hard, the scores would just not come. Best in an all-round team performance were Conor Creane, Seán Nolan, Billy Kelly and Eoin Dunne. The final score was 2-7 to 0-3.

Squad: Jamie Wilson, Andrew Kelly, Conor Creane, Eamonn Kearney, Jamie Cowman, Seán Nolan, Jonno Morris, Matthew Doran, Dean Slye, Billy Kelly, Eoin Dunne, Roy Hudson, Thomas O’Connor, Simon Black, Thomas Power, Eoin Kelly, Jamie Doyle, Mark O’Connor, Connel Kelly.

Our Under-16 hurlers had a great win over White and Amber Gaels (Askamore/Craanford) on Wednesday night last in Craanford. This young team showed some great team spirit and played some fine hurling.

Team: Jamie Wilson; Ronan Roberts, Páraic Sinnott, Eoin Murphy; Padge Kehoe, Jason Cowman, Ciarán Skelton (0-1); Aidan Nolan (1-4), Seán Kenny (0-5); Seán Hogan, Shane Doyle (1-3), James Ellard; Seán Taylor, Cormac Kelly (1-1), Billy Kelly (1-2).

Best of luck to all our Juvenile and Minor players sitting Junior and Leaving Cert. examinations.

Best of luck to Peter Atkinson on representing the Wexford Senior hurling team in their forthcoming championship game versus Offaly.

BALLYGARRETT-RÉALT NA MARA

Under-6, 8 and 10 boys’ hurling and football training is on Monday and Friday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. Training for Under-12 boys is on Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m.

Training for Under-14 boys is on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m., with matches on Thursday. Under-16 boys’ hurling and football is on Monday at 7 p.m., with games on Sundays. Under-18 is on Sunday, contact Brendan Hobbs (087-8349259).

Adult hurling and football continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. with games at the weekend.

Recycle your old hurls and helmets. Anyone with old hurls and helmets for sale, please contact Liz on 087-9486901.

Good luck to all in the next county draw. Tickets are available from any committee member.

The Under-14 boys played Bunclody on Thursday night last and won by 2-9 to 0-3. Cormac Moore was man of the match. The next Under-14 league match is in football away to Fethard on June 4.

Our Under-12 boys were defeated in a hurling match in Duffry Rovers on Monday night.

The hurling Cúl Camp is in Ballygarrett from August 10 to 14.

The ‘Macamore Rose’ is on Saturday, July 25, in Ballygarrett clubhouse, with proceeds for Réalt na Mara. Any budding roses and willing escorts, contact 087-9389288. More details later on our G.A.A. website.

A ladies’ summer camp is running from July 20 to 22. For information, contact 087-9389288.

RAPPAREES-STARLIGHTS

A good win was recorded by our Junior hurlers in Farmleigh, beating Monageer in the first round of the championship by 2-12 to 2-8 with some fine shooting from veteran Gareth Kavanagh who notched a personal total of 2-3. It was a good team performance with lads hurling with passion and commitment.

Speaking of passion and commitment, our Under-14 hurlers gave an outstanding display on Thursday evening last, beating Shelmaliers comprehensively by 5-11 to 0-2. This is an extremely talented group of young players who deserve our attention and support - well done to all concerned. Don’t forget, these chaps are representing their county in both the hurling and football Féiles in June and July - aren’t they doing us proud?

Unfortunately our girls didn’t do quite as well, losing Under-12 football and Under-10 camogie this week.

This weekend its back to the football league, with our Juniors playing Oylegate on Friday evening at 7 p.m. away and our Seniors playing the Anne’s at 6 p.m. on Sunday at home.

Bank Holiday weekend entertainment is with the ever-popular and versatile Joe 90 on Sunday from 9 p.m. - admission free - so come along and enjoy the ceol and the craic.

On behalf of all the members of Bellefield, I want to extend our good wishes to loyal clubman Michael Collins - you are in our thoughts and our prayers Michael.

Look our for a fun talent night with Stephen Murphy on Saturday, June 6, and a coffee morning for the Athenaeum Restoration Fund at Bellefield, again on Saturday, June 6, from 10.30 a.m. On Sunday, June 7, we have a very special ice cream party for the Down Syndrome Association.

CASTLETOWN-LIAM MELLOWS

Our Intermediate hurlers got their championship campaign off to a winning start in Oylelgate on Saturday week last, beating Geraldine O’Hanrahans by two points in dreadful weather conditions (3-7 to 2-8). It took a great display of guts and determination to come out on top against tough opposition. Thanks to all the supporters who travelled.

This was a well-deserved win despite ten players being injured and doing exams. Jesse Foley ensured the win with a long-distance score with much on his mind that day - an early-morning exam and his wife due that day. Young Tommy Dixon played a captain’s role in a full-bloodied and hearty Liam Mellows team performance.

In Under-12 camogie Roinn 1, these girls kept their unbeaten record intact on Wednesday night with another very impressive win over Kilrush-Askamore by 10-1 to nil. It was a good display of camogie by the Liam Mellows girls.

Their wins to date include over St. Ibar’s, Craanford, Gorey and Bannow-Ballymitty. This week the girls will play away to Cloughbawn on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

In Under-14 camogie news, this team has reached the county Roinn 2 championship semi-final. In the first match our girls overcame Craanford by 4-0 to nil. They next knocked out Marshalstown in Coolgreany by 5-2 to 4-1 in a very hard-fought, competitive match.

Our girls played Rapparees in Enniscorthy on Thursday last in the Under-12 league Roinn 2, and the game ended in a draw.

The Under-10 camogie team played Rapparees lately and had a decisive win by 9-0 to 1-0. The whole team played well.

In Rackard League camogie news, well done to our girls who have reached the quarter-final stage. The Coolgreany/TaraHill/Castletown girls had a great win on Monday last over Craanford. The girls will now play Clonroche this week away. Well done girls, parents and teachers.

Don’t forget the upcoming table quiz for girls’ football to be held on Friday, May 29, at 8.30 p.m. in the Golden Anchor. A table of four costs € 20 and spot prize donations are welcome.

Castletown Under-12 and Under-14 girls had no fixtures this week. Training for the Under-12 girls will continue in Tomnahely on Fridays at 6.30 p.m. The Under-12 v. HWH-Bunclody is fixed for Saturday, May 30, at home. Under-14 v. Kilanerin is fixed for Sunday, May 31, at home.

The recent secondary school annual awards had Castletown-Liam Mellows (Coolgreany) figuring at the very top of the charts when the following members were recipients -

Sixth year: hurler of the year, Richard Farrell; most improved hurler of the year, Aaron Condren; footballer of the year, Conor Carty.

Fifth year: footballer of the year, Jonathan Bealin.

Transition year: footballer of the year, Joe Ahearn; hurler of the year, Pádraic Byrne.

Our Under-12 hurlers beat Ballyfad convincingly on Monday last. Their next match is away to Marshalstown on Tuesday week. Our Under-8s and 10s had two great practice matches against Kilanerin-Ballyfad and came out on the right side!

An understrength Under-14 side lost to Faythe Harriers recently. The Senior footballers had a great training session in Coolgreany on Friday last. Club gear is available from Sinéad Leonard.

RATHNURE

The official opening of the Martin Codd Hurling Arena is taking place on the weekend of Friday, June 5. Firstly the opening will be performed by his Grace, Bishop Denis Brennan, and the President of the G.A.A., Christy Cooney.

This will be followed on Sunday, June 7, with an afternoon of matches, firstly involving Rathnure v. Shamrocks (Kilkenny), and culminating with a game between the Senior hurlers of Wexford and Clare.

In association with this grand celebration, the club will have a museum of memorabilia open which is dedicated to our great past hurlers who have made our great club into what it is today. If anyone wishes to contribute memorabilia for the weekend, please contact Jim Blackburn or Mary Hayden for further details.

This is a weekend of celebration and everyone is invited to join with us in the celebrations. South East Radio will broadcast live from the G.A.A. Complex from 6 p.m., with the official ceremony due to commence at 7.30 p.m. approximately.

The Rathnure golf classic is on Friday, June 12. Tee-off times are available from Tom Higgins (087-2302994) or John Hennessy (087-2600600). Entry is €240 per team and for teams with Under-18s there will be a special price for entry.

Contact Tom or John on the above numbers, or alternatively Pat Doyle, Lory Higgins (087-9087833) or Michael O’Leary (087-6428942).

BUFFERS ALLEY

The golf classic, held as a fundraiser for Buffers Alley, was a huge success last week. Many thanks to all those who organised the event and to all the generous business people in the community who sponsored teams and prizes. It was all very much appreciated.

Winners: 1, Glanbia team (Gary Sheahan, Billy Quinn, John Walsh, Ronan Brennan); 2, Belcarrig Quarries (Paul Tyrrell, Tom Murphy, James Harte, Maurice Muldowney); 3, Casey Concrete (Ollie Quigley, Joe Kelly, J.J. Doyle, Peter McAteer).

The ladies’ long drive was won by Mary Ruth-Tobin, the gents’ long drive by Alan McDonald, and the nearest the pin by Austin Corrigan.

The following won prizes: Robert O’Loughlin, Jim Harte, Seamus O’Leary, John Walsh, Barry Doyle, P.J. Doyle and John O’Leary.

As in the past number of years, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Loch Loch Garman in conjunction with G.A.A. clubs are offering scholarships to Chorca Dhuibhne in Kerry.

Any member of Buffers Alley aged between 14 and 18 interested in an Irish language course in West Kerry from July 20 to August 11, please contact Theresa O’Leary (087-6237149) as soon as possible. A draw will take place if there is more interest than places available. Parents contribute one third of the cost.

As part of their fundraising initiatives, Coiste na nÓg is organising a ‘Guess the Score’ for the Leinster Senior hurling quarter-final, Wexford v. Offaly, to take place in Wexford Park on Saturday at 7 p.m. All cards are to be returned before Friday night, May 29, either to Theresa O’Leary or to the school.

This year the G.A.A. celebrates its 125th anniversary, and all clubs in Ireland were asked to organise a Lá na gClub to mark the special occasion. The Buffers Alley club is holding their Lá na gClub on Sunday next, May 31, at the G.A.A. grounds in Monamolin at 2.30 p.m.

This will be a special family fun day out with lots of sport and entertainment activities for all members of the community, with something for all adults and children. Admission will be free.

The evening will conclude with a barbeque. Come along and bring your friends. The previous day, Tom Donohoe, Barraglan, will represent the club at Wexford Park when a representative from all G.A.A. clubs in Wexford will form a guard of honour for the Senior hurlers of Wexford and Offaly as they march on to the field for the first round of the 2009 championship.

Hard luck to the Junior hurlers who were defeated by a goal in St. Patrick’s Park on Sunday evening last. Their opponents, county finalists of 2008 Craanford, were stronger, but with a little break now, this team will improve and will play Monageer-Boolavogue in the second round.

Good luck to all the Wexford Senior hurlers, and especially to Ciarán Kenny, Pat Kenny and Willie Doran who are all involved in the panel for Saturday evening next in Wexford Park. Tickets are on sale daily in Wexford Park from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m.

KILRUSH-ASKAMORE

Best of luck to the Intermediate team who represent Wexford in the Leinster League final on Saturday in Wexford Park before the Wexford v. Offaly game. Best of luck also to Tom Kavanagh who was picked to play in the Rackard League match at half-time during the main game.

Congratulations to Coláiste Bhríde (Carnew) on winning the Junior ‘B’ Schools camogie county final, especially Mairéad Sheehan, Ciara Nolan and Brídín O’Rourke.

Upcoming matches: Under-12, June 2 in Gorey v. Naomh Éanna at 7.30 p.m.; Under-14, June 4, Páirc Charman v. St. John’s at 7.30 p.m. Training times remain the same.