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Footballers flop

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

LAOIS 1-15 WEXFORD 1-6 JUST WHEN Wexford looked like getting their game back on track, they were simply outplayed by a more composed and direct Laois outfit who were full value for their nine-point victory margin in this disappointing O'byrne Shield Senior football final played at Wexford Park on Sunday last.

New Ross bow out of Provincial Towns Cup

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

NEW ROSS 10 WICKLOW 15

Adam eager to defend title

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

REIGNING CHAMPION Adam Nolan fired his way into the Irish Daily Starsponsored Elite National Championship final in the National Stadium on Friday night last.

Fantastic Ferns put four past gallant Gorey side

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0000

TWO GOALS in the space of three first-half minutes helped Ferns United to engineer a hugely-impressive victory over Gorey Rangers in this Wexford Football League Premier Division clash at Ferns on Sunday last.

All Blacks still in dire straits

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

ALL BLACKS squandered the chance to ease their Division 1 relegation woes on Sunday as the Casey Park men slipped to their tenth defeat of the season.

A woman's handbag can be lethal weapon!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

I AM going to start this week with some observations which I believe to be true, particularly in light of the recent ' G.A.A. violence' controversy which has erupted and dominated headlines since the Derrytresk and Dromid Pearses so-called Battle of Portlaoise.

Bergin buries Wexford

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

WEXFORD MAY have been hoping to unearth a handful of players from their two outings, but their Walsh Shield semi-final against Offaly at Wexford Park on Sunday last left the new management with much soul-searching over the coming weeks before deciding on their league panel.

Conaill in top form in Dubai marathon

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

MONAGEER athlete Conaill Cooper was in great form at the weekend as he completed the Dubai marathon in just over 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Russell chilling out and 'feeling mighty'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

HUMANITY HAS made so much progress in the last century.

Local derby to start Youths' year

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

WEXFORD YOUTHS will begin their campaign in an eightteam Airtricity League First Division 1 with a mouth-watering local derby against Waterford United in Ferrycarrig Park on Friday, March 2, at 8 p.m.

Banville doubtful for NFL opener

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

WEXFORD WILL strengthen up their team considerably for their opening round Allianz Football League Division 3 clash with Cavan at Wexford Park on Sunday (2 p.m.).

Starlights aim for third time lucky in decider

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

THE JIM Byrne Cup Minor football final has been provisionally fixed for the afternoon of Sunday, February 12, most likely in St. Patrick's Park, Enniscorthy.

Segregation call is an insult to Crossmaglen and its fine personnel

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

I DIDN'T know whether to laugh or cry last week when I heard the request from Dr. Crokes Chairman, Vincent Casey, who sought an exclusive seating arrangement for their supporters in the upcoming All-ireland SFC semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers.

Enniscorthy have one point to spare

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

ENNISCORTHY C.B.S. PORTARLINGTON C.B.S.

Doyle gets vital goal

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

ENNISCORTHY C.B.S. ARDSCOIL NA TROINOIDE (ATHY)

Oulart aiming to seal dream date in Croker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

IT HAS been steady improvement for Oulart-the Ballagh. In 2009 Cashel arrived on their home patch, played gritty and determined camogie in difficult conditions and emerged as relatively easy winners.

Taghmon-Camross hit hard by emigration

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

EMIGRATION HAS hit one of Wexford's oldest clubs, Taghmon-camross, particularly hard.

Camogie shorts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

KATRINA PARROCK was the sole Wexford representative in action in the W.I.T. Sports Campus on Wednesday last when the home side started their bid for four Ashbourne Cup camogie titles in a row with an 0-11 to 0-4 win over N.U.I.G.

Three on shortlist

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0000

ONLY THREE Wexford men were among the 75 players shortlisted for the Irish Daily Mail Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Century which is due to be announced this week.

Floodlit Friday night championship games to be considered

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

G.A.A. is set to embark on a new marketing initiative in a bid to increase attendances.

Walker to the rescue in Traynor penalties drama

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

THERE'S NOT a lot you can say about a scoreless draw, especially a scoreless draw with so few clearcut chances.

Bunclody ease relegation worries

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

THE PREMIER Division relegation battle heated up a little more at the weekend when two of the bottom four went head to head at Ramstown Lower.

Adamstown sent packing by Ferns

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

FERNS UNITED marched into the third round of the Wexford Cup in style last weekend as they thumped fellow top flight outfit Adamstown by six goals to nil.

Enniscorthy and Taghmon capture honours

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

BUNCLODY AFC provided the venue for the boys' indoor soccer Under-13 and Under-15 county finals.

Peamount on fire against Wexford Youths

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

WEXFORD YOUTHS 0 PEAMOUNT UTD 6

ONtheFAIRWAYS

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:20:16 +0000

NEW ROSS SENIORS

Enniscorthy captain's dinner

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:23:59 +0000

The Captains' Dinner was a resounding success commencing with a wine and cheese reception while the newly formed choir of around 20 members under the conductorship of Michael Dee added a festive atmosphere to the evening.

On The Fairways

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:42:19 +0000

COURTOWN LADIES

O'Neill retains pitch and putt title

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:35:01 +0100

DEFENDING TITLEHOLDER Martin O'Neill ducked below the 90 mark for 36 holes as he retained the Senior club champion title at St. Patrick's pitch and putt club in Enniscorthy. He needed to be at his best to shade the issue ahead of Conor Murphy, who was just one off the pace after putting up a good show.

On the Fairways

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0000

A new nine-hole competition is running until the 14-hole competition resumes on February 15. Enter as often as you like and return all cards. Please check the book in the locker-room for details.

Thyestes at Gowran the week's highlight

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0000

DERMOT DAY adds another feather to his cap this season as he embarks on a new venture as he will stand 'Watar' as a stallion for the racing industry at his own Moortown Stud. Based near Ballycogley, south of Wexford town, Day has been immersed in horses all his life but is probably better known as a horse trainer, both on the track and in the point-to-point sector.

Double wins for Doyle and Walsh

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0000

A LARGE crowd made their way to Fairwood Park for the Shillelagh and District point-to-point. Surprisingly the going was yielding, which obviously indicated the level of moisture that was in the soil in spite of the dry spell that has been encountered in the past few weeks.

Breeding figures a cause for concern

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:22:49 +0000

The Shillelagh and District point-to-point fixture at Fairwood Park on Sunday last saw a nine-race card decided.

Horseshoes weekly news

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:22:49 +0000

THE WEXFORD Horseshoes Association are holding a meeting in Ferns on Wednesday, January 18, at 8 p.m. Among the items on the agenda will be the start of the transfer window - to clarify, this window will be open until the end of March, when the next meeting will take place. Anyone wishing to be transferred has to be present at the meeting.

Horeshoes meeting in Ferns

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:46:10 +0000

THE WEXFORD County Horseshoes Board meeting will take place in Ferns on Wednesday, January 18.