Increase in numbers at cross-country

ADAMSTOWN WAS the venue for the county finals of the cross-country events recently. For many years now, the entries have been very disappointing indeed, but there was a marked increase in numbers attending this year.

Wexford top tough group

THE All-Ireland Class 2 qualifiers were held in the University of Limerick recently as Wexford sought to regain a title they last won in 2007.

New Ross to face Carlow in Division 1 decider

NEW ROSS AND Carlow L.T.C. will meet in the Division 1 ladies' doubles league final.

Buggy's attempt comes up short

GAVIN BUGGY'S bid for a quarter-final spot in the All-Ireland 40 x 20 Senior singles came up just short last weekend as the St. Mary's man had too many hard miles on the clock.

Robinson's good spell

WEXFORD OWNER Willie Robinson is having a great run of late and his dogs are in top form, recording three wins in the past week.

Road races in Bridgetown on Sunday

THE COUNTY Wexford Masters and Novice road race championships take place this coming Sunday (March 14) in Bridgetown. This is the first time that a county championship race has been held in the village and it will be hosted by Kilmore A.C.

Galway chosen as All-Ireland venue

A MEETING of the H.P.A.I. took place in Carlow on Tuesday last, and among the items up for discussion was the venue that would hold some of the All-Ireland championships.

Co. P.R.O. wins award

THE 39th annual general meeting of the Community Games movement was held in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, recently.

CLUBCALL: GRAIG ROWING

Graiguenamanagh Rowing Club were in Carlow last weekend for the Carlow Rowing Club Head of River. The rowing conditions were excellent and some very good performances were recorded, including Jim Ryan winning the men's novice single scull in fine style.

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