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Locals meet the great Kelly

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

TWO LOCAL cyclists had the honour of cycling with the legendary Seán Kelly in a practice in Carrick-on-Suir recently. Phil Lynch of Wexford Wheelers and Annis Kehoe are part of a 150-strong group that are cycling to Lourdes, leaving on Saturday, March 27, to cycle 600 miles to arrive on Good Friday, April 2, to raise funds for The Irish Pilgrimage Trust (I.H.C.P.T.) who bring young people with special needs to Lourdes each Easter.

Cross-country spots vacant

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

THERE ARE still a number of vacancies in the county cross-country events for the national Community Games finals. The county finals were held on Saturday last and there was a disappointing response.

Second spot earns final place

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

A BITTERLY cold Roundwood Community Centre was the venue for the preliminary rounds of the Leinster Class 2 intercounty championships.

Quarter-finals to provide some interesting fare

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

EVERYTHING IS now set for the quarter-finals of the Wexford Farmers Co-Op 40 x 20 championships as the remaining games were played over the past week.

Nora takes over as Secretary

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

THE LATEST County Board meeting of Athletics Wexford was held in Donohoe's of Enniscorthy on Tuesday of last week, and Nora Muldoon was elected as new county Secretary.

Wexford top group

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

THE LONG trip to Vickerstown in Meath was well worthwhile for the Wexford Class 5 'A' squad as they topped their group to qualify for the Leinster finals on March 14.

Nolan bows out after brave fight

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

FORMER BALLAGH boxer, Adam Nolan, put in a huge performance before going out to reigning champion, Willie McLoughlin, in their National Senior welterweight quarter-final at the National Stadium on Friday night last.

Bad start ruined Wexford's hopes

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

A BAD start in their opening game against Laois was the downfall of the Wexford 'B' side in their qualifying group in Vicarstown.

'Metric' fastest

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

WE FINALLY got a week of racing last week, with both nights going ahead even though Monday's card was postponed to Tuesday night.

U-15s complete double

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

HAVING SECURED the Leinster Under-17 title the previous weekend, it was the turn of the Wexford Under-15 team to take to the courts in the Leinster inter-county championships which were held in the Baldoyle Badminton Centre.

Good fare in Co. final

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

THE COUNTY final of Senior Scór took place on Saturday last in Oulart Hall. Clubs competing included Naomh Éanna, Réalt na Mara, Taghmon-Camross, Oulart-The Ballagh, Blackwater and Kilanerin.

Great week for the Buggy clan

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

2009 IS proving to be a very successful season so far for Wexford handball, as Gavin Buggy made it through to the third round of the All-Ireland qualifiers and his father, Ned, and uncle, Martin, were among seven others to qualify for Leinster finals.

CLUBCALL

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

ST. JOSEPH'S A.C.

Bróna best in county

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

BRÓNA FURLONG was named as Athlete of the Year for 2009 at the Athletics Wexford presentation night on Wednesday last in the Stanville Hotel, Barntown. This follows on from a great year by the Slaney Olympic athlete in both 400m and 400m hurdles.

New committee chosen

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

THE A.G.M. of the H.P.I.A. (Horseshoe Pitchers of Ireland Assocation) was held in Carlow on Saturday week last, where the officers for the coming year were elected.

County's motions to be debated at national A.G.M.

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

THIS COMING weekend, the national Community Games annual general meeting will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone. Wexford's delegates will be Anne Cowman, Dolores Moran and Kathleen Howlett.

Bannow-Ballymitty double up

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

GALBALLY HALL was the venue for the county finals of the Community Games Under-10, -12 and -14 draughts competitions recently. Jim Doyle acted as co-ordinator and Wexford Community Games wishes to thank him most sincerely for giving of his time to oversee proceedings and for the smooth running of all games.

Wexford face Carlow

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

THE FIRST and second rounds of the indoor team events at Leinster level will get under way next week. First round matches to be played betwen March 1 and March 8, and second round matches to be played between March 11 and March 18.

Buggy gets back on track

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

GAVIN BUGGY got his AllIreland Senior singles campaign back on track as he was victorious in the first round of the qualifiers, defeating Raymond Cunningham from Cavan in comprehensive fashion on a 21-9, 21-4 scoreline in Ballymore Eustace on Sunday last.

Leinster title regained

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

WEXFORD REGAINED the Leinster Under-17 Division 1 intercounty title in dramatic fashion in Baldoyle Badminton Centre recently.

Karen picks up silver in Lisburn

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

KAREN BUTLER and Nicholas Murphy carried Wexford hopes at the recent Irish Under-15 championships held in the Alpha badminton complex in Lisburn, Co. Antrim.

Nolan edges closer to national Senior final

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

ADAM NOLAN edged closer to an Irish Senior boxing final when he pulled off an excellent victory at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday night last.

CLUBCALL

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

NEWBAWN DARTS: David Bradley yet again took top honours last week in the N.D.C. as it was a repeat of the previous final where he defeated brother and rival, Garry Bradley. David beat Paudie Sinnott, Jack Delaney and Charlie Delaney en route to the final, throwing some great darts along the way.

Six Leinster titles secured by locals

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

SIX WEXFORD boxers were celebrating recently after winning titles at the Leinster Boy 4, Youth 1 and 2 championships. In the Boy 4 semi-final, Gorey's David Kennedy beat Brendan Cummins from Dealgan 5-2, while Ryan Walsh of St. Ibar's was beaten 3-2 at the semi-final stage by Jason O'Reilly of Marble City. In Sunday's Boy 4 finals, Jack Robinson of Wexford C.B.S. was a convincing 6-1 winner over Wayne Geraghty of St. Brigid's, Gary Turner of Sacre Coeur overcame Hugh Myers (Brosna) 8-1, and Killian Doyle (Sacre Coeur) narrowly lost out to Thady Joyce of Brosna 5-4.

Butler fifth on the list

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

THE NEW national badminton rankings are now available and Laura Butler's recent successes see the Davidstown player move up from number eleven to number five in the ladies' singles ranking, with Laura Lynch (New Ross) at number ten.

Senior singles down to the last four

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:39:35 +0000

IT WAS another busy week on the local handball front as the Wexford Farmers Co-Op 40 x 20 championships reached the latter stages in all grades.

Ruthless Hynes secures top spot in Senior group

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

TOMMY HYNES secured top spot in his group in the Wexford Farmers Co-Op 40 x 20 Senior singles as he was ruthless in a 21-3, 21-8 victory over Cormac Smyth from Castlebridge.

White in top spot

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

THOMASTOWN'S Ian White won the Wexford Motor Club Autotest which took place at Kiltorcan Raceway in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, on Sunday week last.

Mixed fortunes for Buggy

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

IT WAS a busy week for Gavin Buggy in his quest for a Leinster Senior 40 x 20 handball medal. His week began well when he joined forces with Paul Lambert for the first time in competition and they had a fantastic win, beating the Kilkenny duo of Michael 'Duxie' Walsh and Timmy Clifford after a tough and entertaining contest in Garryhill on Monday of last week.

Strong local interest likely for Carrick event

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

CARRICK-ON-SUIR Triathlon Club has opened registration for its annual event to take place on Saturday, July 17, in and around the town.

Castlebridge-Crossabeg Area honoured

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

A NUMBER of officials from the Castlebridge-Crossabeg Community Games Area travelled to Ballinasloe recently for the national finals of the Area Volunteer awards.

Pres book semi-final spot

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

PRESENTATION Secondary School booked their place in the All-Ireland Under-16 'C' league semi-final following a brace of victories in Christ King Secondary School, Cork, recently. Wexford, the South East champions, took on last year's All-Ireland finalists, Coláiste Íde of Dingle, and Mohill Community School from Leitrim in two exciting, intense matches.

CLUBCALL

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

NEWBAWN DARTS: Last week 'The Bomber' hit his target as he yet again took top honours, beating his close rival Garry Bradley in the final with an impressive 3-0 win.

Under-age successes

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

JUVENILE NINE-YEAR-OLD star Clodagh Dunne (Taghmon) continues to show improvement and her most recent success was in the January Leinster Juvenile 'B' grade tournament held in Terenure.

Bannow-Ballymitty best

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:09:42 +0000

THE COUNTY finals of the Community Games Under-16 boys' table-tennis competition took place in Glynn Hall recently.