SARSFIELDS

Our three teams in action over the weekend suffered defeats, with the Seniors going down to Castletown in the league by 0-10 to 1-3 while the Minors lost to Cuchulainns, a combination of Castletown and Réalt na Mara, by 2-14 to 0-5. The Juniors showed better form but were still beaten by Duffry Rovers by 1-13 to 0-7.

Senior team: James Roice; Fran Cleary, Enda Whelan, Dean Murphy; David Gannon, David Mooney, Shane Barnes; Paul Gannon, Andrew Moore; Jason Murphy, Kevin Gore (0-3), Leigh Smith; John Cummins, Lee Walker (1-0), Stephen Gannon. Sub. - Liam Howlin for D. Murphy, inj.

Junior team: Kevin Carty; David Walsh, Neil Howlin, Liam Howlin; Cillian Lawler, Ger Kelly, Conor Farrell; Ryan Nolan, Paul Harrington (0-3); Mark Codd (0-1), John Harrington, Adrian Campbell (0-2); Bobby Clancy, Adam Doyle, Ian O'Leary (0-1). Subs. - John Dempsey, Damien Dempsey, Paul Gannon, Seán Slaven and Seán Pailing for Farrell, Clancy, Doyle, Kelly and N. Howlin.

Minor team: Jason O'Connor; Eoin McCormack, Ian O'Leary, Adam Roche; Con Ó Donnagáin, Dean Murphy, David Kehoe; Seán Pailing (0-3), Killian Halligan; Colm Ó Corcora (0-1), Ryan Nolan, Ciarán Byrne; John Bridges, Dean Walsh (0-1), Seán Kearney.

Best wishes for a happy birthday to Billy Dodd who is 30 again today (Wednesday).

All in the club welcome Nicky Lawlor who will be assisting the Under-14 team this year.

Last week's quiz: Paco Sheehan joined the club in 1951 from the Slippery Green Fiddlers. Based around Green Street and Talbot Street, they were known as the Fiddlers because in olden times when fairs were held in Wexford, the itinerant fiddlers who came to perform camped there. In 1951 the Slippery Green Fiddlers changed their name to the Blues and Whites at their A.G.M.

This week's question: Five club members have served as Wexford Senior football selectors since our formation in 1907. How many can you name?

Why not check out www.sarsfields.leinstergaa.com for the latest club news?

CLONARD

Indoor training continues every Wednesday in St. Peter's College Sports Complex. Under-8s and -10s from 6-7 p.m., and Under-12s and Under-15s from 7-8 p.m. Outdoor hurling training for Under-14s is taking place every Sunday morning from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Well done to both our adult teams at the weekend who continued the good start to the year with league wins over Blackwater and Our Lady's Island. The second team had five points to spare over Blackwater on Saturday while the first team had too much for Our Lady's Island's first string on Sunday evening.

It's been a very positive start to the year and with the hurling about to get under way here's hoping the year continues on an upward curve. Well done lads, keep up the good work.

There is no training this week for the lads as they prepare for their winter training break in Edinburgh at the weekend - just don't forget the gear lads!

A final reminder to all players that membership is now well overdue and all players (¤110) will have to be paid up if they wish to play in the league this year. Non-playing members (¤20) are also urged to ensure that they pay their membership. Any questions or queries, please contact membership secretary John Cleary on 086-1620904. Any player who is yet to pay their membership is urged to rectify this A.S.A.P.

Anybody wishing to purchase club gear for the coming year, please contact Joe Sheehan to place an order.

TAGHMON-CAMROSS

The Senior team got their league campaign under way against local rivals, GlynnBarntown, on Sunday week last and lost by 0-15 to 0-4. Their second game on Friday night last under lights in Taghmon, against St. Mary's (Rosslare), achieved a better result, with the home team winning on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-7. It was great to see Jason McLoughlin back playing in his familiar position in the full-forward line after a long lay-off due to injury.

The Junior team also have two games played, beating Volunteers B in their first game, 0-9 to 0-5, and being defeated in their second game against Crossabeg-Ballymurn by 3-8 to 1-10.

The club would like to wish a speedy recovery to both Johnny Waters and Tony Kent, both suffering from serious injuries.

The hurling league gets under way this weekend. We are playing in Premier C, and our first opposition is Gusserane away on Saturday at 5 p.m.

The South East Tops are now entering the closing stages, and excitement is building to see what two groups will go head to head in the grand final which takes place on Friday, March 26. There are only two more group stages to go. Friday next sees Our Lady's Island and Tinryland, and on Monday, March 22, Kilmore and Our Lady's Island both take to the stage for their final performances, with the two finalists being announced that night. There are a limited number of tickets still available for both nights - please contact Margaret Nolan for further information.

The G.A.A. club wish to congratulate Camross Drama Group on their recent award at the Rehab People of the Year Ball. A truly deserved award, for all the hard work, dedication and professionalism that this group put into their productions.

The Scór novelty act will compete in the Leinster final on Sunday, March 28.

The club extends deepest sympathies to the Dunne and Banville families on their recent bereavements.

ST. MARY'S (M'TOWN)

Our Intermediates travelled to Kilmore on Saturday and came away with a draw (1-5 each). Despite being short a lot of first team regulars, the lads put in a strong performance and deservedly came away with a share of the spoils. Scorers were Martin O'Connor (0-3), Robbie O'Connor (1-0), Paul Hillis and Gavin Cullen (0-1 each). Our Junior team lost at home to a strong Ballyhogue team by 3-15 to 2-7.

Our Minor team traveled to Bunclody on Thursday night and lost by 3-11 to 2-9. This was the first game for the lads this year and a lot of training will have to be put in if they are to challenge for honours at the end of the campaign. Training takes place every Thursday at 5.30 p.m. in Páirc Charman.

The club would like to offer its condolences to the Cleere family on the sad passing of Philip Cleere. May he rest in peace.

BLACKWATER

The Minor footballers drew with Clongeen on Sunday morning last in a great game which ended on a scoreline of 5-10 to Blackwater and 6-7 to Clongeen. The home side were ten points down at half-time but made a fantastic comeback in the secondhalf and were unlucky not to have won on the final whistle. The scorers were Seánie O'Brien (3-1), Seán Purcell (1-3), Christy Curran (1-2), Diarmuid Murphy, Shane O'Leary and Kevin O'Brien (0-1 each). Well done to all those involved.

The Junior 'B' footballers lost on Saturday last to Clonard's B team on a score of 2-10 to 2-4. Scorers for Blackwater were Joe Neville (2-2, 2-0 from penalties), Kerril Sutton and Seán Cash (0-1 each).

The Under-16 hurlers will play away to the Duffry Rovers on Sunday next. The club would like to wish the very best of luck to the National School teams who will take part in the mini sevens in the coming week. A special thanks to Peadar Moran who manages the girls' football and camogie, and also to Tom Foran who manages the boys' football and hurling. Good luck to all the teams in this tournament.

The under-age committee would like to thank all the parents who registered their children at the registration day held recently.

Blackwater G.A.A. club would like to thank all who supported the medal presentation dinner dance on Saturday last in Hotel Curracloe. A big thanks to the hotel also who provided a fantastic meal.

The local lotto was not won last week and the winning numbers were 8, 10, 15, 21 and the bonus was 28. The seven lucky dip winners were Eilis Murphy, S. Lillis, Clodagh Whelan, Eoin O'Neill, Maureen Curran, John Curran and Eimear Whelan. The next draw will take place in the Sawdust Bar on Tuesday, March 23. The jackpot now stands

at ¤13,600.

ST. JOSEPH'S

On Saturday last the 'A' team beat Shelmaliers by 3-15 to 0-3 in Division 2 of the ACFL. This was a big improvement on last week's draw with St. Anne's.

Wayne Carthy had a fine game at wingforward as did Shane O'Connor at wingback who got forward at every oppeortunity. Others to shine were John Sheil, Paddy Harnett, Frankie Hillis and John Bergin.

Team: Brian Fenlon; Kevin Sheil, Glen McManus, Wesley Kinsella; Shane O'Connor, John Fenlon (0-1), John Sheil; Darren Bergin (0-1), Paddy Harnett; Derek Bergin (0-4), Frankie Hillis (0-2), Wayne Carthy; Jamie Kelly (2-1), John Bergin (3-0), Ian Fitzgerald (0-4). Subs. - Paul O'Dowd for McManus, Philly Berry (0-1) for Kinsella, Paddy King for J. Sheil, Mark Fenlon for Carthy, Mark Browne for Fitzgerald. The next game is on April 4 v. Bannow-Ballymitty.

On Sunday evening the 'B' team drew with Clonee (3-5 to 1-11) in Páirc Charman. This was an entertaining game with Clonee sconing a goal in the last minute to level the game. Best for St. Joseph's were Danny Reilly, Philly Leniston, Jamie McMahon and Fintan O'Connor.

Team: Jamie McMahon; Wesley Kinsella, Fintan O'Connor, Stephen Bennett; Decky Bennett, Gareth Moore, Danny Reilly; Mark Browne, Frankie Hillis; Jamie Kelly (1-0), Jack Ennis (1-2), Kenny Bergin; Clive Cullen (0-2), Philly Leinston (1-1), Shane Kehoe. Subs. - Mark McMahon for Kehoe, Paddy Leniston for Cullen. Next game: April 3 v. Starlights.

Training is on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Westpoint Gym with Mick Kelly and Saturdays at 2 p.m. at Páirc Charman. There is a committee meeting this Thursday at 7 p.m.

All outstanding membership is to be paid before the next league games on April 3 and 4.

The club would like to congratulate Nicola and Ger Donovan on the birth of their son, Brian.

The club would also like to express its condolences to the family of Philip Cleere who recently passed away. Philip always supported St. Joseph's and his son, Tony, played with the club. May he rest in peace.

SHELMALIERS

Shels met St. Anne's in the SFL away on Saturday last and, with both teams missing some players, it led to a well-contested game. The teams were evenly matched for the first ten minutes but gradually the Shels started to win the midfield battle and pulled away to be ahead by 0-9 to 0-3 by half-time.

In the second-half, St. Anne's had the slight hill advantage. Shels were attacking less and defending more. As a result, St. Anne's scored 0-7 to 0-2 for the Shels and it was all to play for with only five minutes remaining and one point between the teams.

However, Shels dug deep and scored the two last points through Mark Tobin and Derek Walsh to leave the final score at 0-13 to 0-11 in their favour. That's two wins out of two - a good start to the year!

Our Senior hurling team start their league campaign on Sunday next against Faythe Harriers in Páirc Charman at 5 p.m.

Our Junior hurling team are provisionally down to meet Geraldine O'Hanrahans in New Ross on Saturday at 5 p.m. Check the web page for confirmation - www.shelmaliers.ie

All roads lead to Hotel Curracloe on Saturday night next for the Shelmalier G.A.A. club's 1910 centenary commemorations, the 'Families of the 1910 Men' function which begins at 8 p.m. The Shelmalier club would like to point out that this function is for all the people of the parish, whether you are a descendent of the 1910 team or not.

Apart from a presentation to the families of the 1910 men, there will be a very interesting exhibition of G.A.A. items from the time including the actual hurling ball used in the 1910 final. The night will conclude with music and light refreshments and no doubt there will be many G.A.A. stories and matches recalled from the last one hundred years.

After an exciting badminton season, all junior members of the Shelmalier Badminton Club are reminded that the season comes to an end on Tuesday, March 23. The introduction of badminton in Hollymount last September has proved to be an enormous success with numbers attending both the junior and senior sections increasing all the time.

The club would like to thank all the junior members for participation and no doubt they all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The Shelmalier club would also like to thank the many parents and coaches who helped coach and supervise these junior sessions. The junior badminton season will begin again in September, so watch out for details of dates and times.

FAYTHE HARRIERS

The Faythe Harriers launched our third annual Pikeman Challenge on Friday last at a well-attended event in Wexford Credit Union. The event will consist of an 80-kilometre walk over three days over the weekend of Friday, June 4, to Sunday, June 6.

Many who have done the walk in the first two years have already committed to doing it again, with Joe Hore, Paud Browne and 'Kerdock' Murphy all committed to making it three-in-a-row! The Pikeman Challenge has been a fantastic fundraiser for the past two years for the club and hopefully will be the same again in 2010.

We have developed fantastic facilities in Páirc Charman and work is ongoing in relation to further development. The success of events such as this are vital if the club is to continue to develop facilities for the youth of Wexford town into the future.

Anyone interested in taking part in the full three-day walk, or even to walk on one of the days, be they from sporting clubs or representing charities or just doing the walk for fitness reasons, is more than welcome, and all queries regarding the event should be directed to Richard Murphy at 0876680630 for further information.

The All-County Hurling Leagues are due to commence next weekend. First up for us is on Saturday when our Junior 'A' team make the long trek to Rathnure to take on their third team in their first game in Division 1, Group 1. The match commences at 3.30 p.m.

Next into action is our Junior 'D' team, who host Glynn-Barntown in Páirc Charman on Sunday at 12 noon in Division 3, Group 1. The starting time of this game is liable to change, however, so please check with selectors or club officers in advance of the game.

Our Senior team commence their league campaign with a home game versus the Shelmaliers on Sunday in Páirc Charman with a 5 p.m. throw-in. Games with our near neighbours are usually close, tight affairs, so a good game should be guaranteed this time around as well.

Any further enquiries or details of forthcoming games can be obtained from respective selectors: Senior, Joe Kearns (086-3856361); Junior 'A', Colin Keeling (087-6550537); Junior 'D', Nicky Keeling (086-0832120).

All players are reminded that they must have their membership paid before they play in the ACHL.

The club's new state of the art, all-weather floodlit arena is open for business and is now available for bookings. Anybody interested in booking an hour on the arena should contact any of the club officers or ring 085-2450136. A number of slots are still available every week. The arena is approximately 80 metres by 40 metres and is available for hire for full pitch length or for smaller groups in smaller areas going across the arena.

At this stage all our under-age teams have now returned to training on our new allweather arena. For details of training times etc., please contact the selectors with the respective teams - Under-8, Ann Slaven (086-8245166); Under-10, Justin Browne (087-2190343); Under-12, Pat Heneberry (087-2609958); Under-14, Eoin Ó Donnagáin (086-3873544); Under-16, Brian Gordon (087-9835162); Under-18, Brian Walsh (0868239537).

Anybody with any queries in relation to training, membership etc. should contact one of the above. New members to the club are welcome at all times.

Our Juvenile team are the first club team to return to championship action in 2010 when they host Monageer on Sunday next in the first round of the championship.

The club has an extensive range of playing and replica gear available for purchase including club tracksuits, club jerseys, gearbags, shorts, socks and other items. Anybody interested should contact Ann Slaven at 086-8245166.

BANNOW-BALLYMITTY

Bingo this week is for ¤775 and takes place in Carrig Hall at 8.30 p.m. on Saturday.

Membership is still being taken. Remember, if you're not paid up you cannot play. Direct debits can be given to your bank or Pauline. You can also signyourclub.ie with Vodafone until the end of the month.

Our Seniors played on Saturday last in Grantstown against Clongeen and lost by 214 to 0-12. The Juniors played Gusserane on Sunday and won well by 1-10 to 1-3. This Saturday the hurling begins - please check sports pages for fixtures.

Well done to Lar Whelan, Adam and Aaron Diskin who were on the winning Good Counsel team on Wednesday week last. The last time the College won this was 2002. This is a great achievement from the under-age members of the club.

Today the St. Patrick's Day parade will take place in the village. Would all people taking part in the parade please meet at the Garda Barracks no later than 1.30 p.m.

Deepest symphaties to the Goff family. Get well wishes to our very own Vice-President, Fr. Jim, who is in hospital at the moment.

And finally: 'the more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle!'