Hard luck to the Under-10s who lost an epic Kent Stainless Wexford District Division 1 final to St. Anne's in Páirc Charman on Thursday last by 6-6 to 1-15. Any of the large crowd present would readily agree that football was the real winner and we are really proud of our team. Some of their point-taking under pressure was fantastic, so well done to them and to their mentors, Kieran Carroll and John Foley.

Team: Daniel Browne, Seán McGrath, Ryan Furlong (0-1 free), Richie Lawlor (0-3 frees), Aaron Smith, Michael Carroll (capt., 0-3, 1 free), Conall Clancy (0-2, 1 '45, 1 free), Gary Carroll (0-2, 1 free), James Crean (0-3, 1 free), Cian Foley (10), Jake Clancy. Subs. - Jack Finucane (0-1), Conor Kehoe, Cian McManusCarty.

Hard luck to the Under-21 team on bowing out of the District championship to St. Anne's by 2-15 to 3-6 after a spirited performance in Páirc Charman on Monday of last week.

Team: Ciarán Byrne; David Murphy, Dean Murphy, Seán Ó Ríain; Liam Howlin, Seán Ó Corcora, Paul Gannon; Noel Walsh, Tadhg Carley; Craig Kearney, Warren Broaders, Leigh Smith; John Clancy, Ian O'Leary, Seán Pailing. Subs. - Colm Ó Corcora for Pailing, Adam Roche for David Murphy.

The Under-12s concluded the Go Games with two losses to Our Lady's Island/St. Fintan's away on Tuesday of last week. They will be involved in the festival of football on September 25, while the Under-14s patiently await their county semi-final fixture.

The sympathy of all club members is extended to Pat Furlong on the death of his mother. May she rest in peace.

Saturday is D-day for the Seniors as we face Bannow-Ballymitty in Wexford Park at 6 p.m., with the losers being relegated to Intermediate. Best of luck to all concerned, and also to the Under-12 girls who hopefully will get the day off to a bright start when they play St. Fintan's in the county semi-final in Ballymore at 11 a.m. This is a great achievement in only their second year.

The annual fun day in Páirc Charman on Sunday went like a dream and great credit is due to all those who worked so hard to make it a success.

SARSFIELDS

CROSSABEG-BALLYMURN

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot and one match three winner, Margaret Doyle, Ballylucas. The numbers drawn were 7, 20, 23 and 27. This week's jackpot is €9,400.

Well done to the Junior hurlers who beat Our Lady's Island in the quarterfinal of the championship on Saturday. Playing into a stiff breeze, they started well and led by 2-5 to 1-5 at half-time, with all OLI's scores coming from frees.

Our Lady's stepped up their effort in the second-half and midway through the half appeared to be getting the upper hand. However, our lads dug deep and knocked over some fine scores to take control and run out deserving winners by 4-12 to 3-9.

Congratulations to the Junior 'B' hurlers who beat Kilmore in the District fnal on Thursday last. Playing with the wind in the first-half, our lads got off to an early lead (0-5 to nil). However, midway through the first-half Kilmore had fought back to level terms (1-5 to 2-2). It was all Crossabeg-Ballymurn for the rest of the half and at half-time they led by 1-12 to 2-2.

In the second-half our lads stretched the lead to 12 points (2-17 to 2-5). Kilmore came back with three goals to close the gap. However, our lads deservedly held on, to win on a scoreline of 3-17 to 5-5. It was a good team performance with everyone working hard for the victory.

Well done to the players and their mentors: D. McDonald, Felie Cummins and Gerry Bernard.

In under-age all our teams are making good progress. In hurling the Under-18s (Division 2), the Under-16s (Division 2) and the Under-14s (Division 2) have all qualified for semi-finals, while in football the Under-18s (Division 4) and the Under-16s (Division 2) are through to the semis while the Under-14s (Division 2) were in a play-off for a semi -inal spot on Monday last.

The Under-18 hurlers play Carrig Rua Gaels in the semi-final on Friday in Monamolin at 6.45 p.m. The Under-14 hurlers play Taghmon away in the semifinal on Saturday at 12.30 p.m., while the Under-16 footballers play either Gorey or Ballyhogue at home in the semi-final on Tuesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. Best of luck to them all, please give them your support.

The Under-12 hurlers played Blackwater at home on Tuesday. The Under-12 footballers lost to the Volunteers last week. The Under-10 hurlers drew with Ferns. The beginners, Under-8s and Under-10s train on Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m. in the pitch, with new players welcome. Thanks to all those who helped the under-age section with their bag pack fundraising on Thursday last.

BANNOW-BALLYMITTY

Bingo this Saturday evening will be €700 and takes place in Carrig Hall.

Well done to the Junior hurlers who are now in a semi-final after their win on Saturday last. Their oppontents were Ferns and they won by eight points.Thanks to the panel and their mentors for a great hurling game and their dedication to the game.

On Friday night last the Junior ' D' hurlers played their District final against Adamstown and lost.

This Saturday will see the Senior footballers out in the relegation semi-final, a game that will have to be won, so no pressure there then! This match is down for 6 p.m. in Wexford Park and they play Sarsfields. If any team needs support it's now as they have to win the last two games. Please come and support.

Thanks to all the members and their friends who took part in the Golf Club Classic on Sunday last. Winners: 1, Joe, Joan and James Wallace; 2, Pat Riordan, Liam Stafford and Ned Browne; 3, Michael Wallace, John Browne and Chris; front nine, John Diskin; back nine, Seán Sinnott; nearest pin, Pat Riordan. Congrats to all winners and thanks to the club officers and members who organised the event.

Our Junior camogie team are in the county final this Saturday. Please check sports section for times and venue. Best of luck to the panel and their mentors on reaching the final. Bring home that cup girls!

The club would like to wish all the students well on their return to school after a great summer off.

BLACKWATER

The Blackwater G.A.A. and camogie club would like to wish club member Bríd Gordon and the Wexford Senior and Intermediate camogie teams the very best of luck in the All-Ireland finals on September 12. To support Bríd and the teams, the Blackwater camogie club are organising a supporters' bus to Croke Park on the bIg day. Anyone who would like to either buy tickets/travel on the supporters' bus or both, please contact Mary Walsh on 087-9905033 by Thursday, September 2.

The Senior hurlers were narrowly beaten on Saturday last by a one-point margin by Oylegate in Taghmon. The teams were neck and neck most of the match and the half-time score read 0-5 apiece. Oylegate opened up a lead in the second-half and scored two quick goals within two minutes with ten minutes to go.

Blackwater showed the usual fight and returned with a goal and three points to level the teams again.

However, the final point scored by Oylegate saved them from the relegation play-offs. Final score: 2-11 to 1-13. Scorers for Blackwater were Michael Lillis (0-12, 9 frees, 1 pen.), Denis O'Brien (1-0), Kevin Murphy (0-1).

The Minor hurling county semi-final will take place on Thursday at 6.45 p.m. against Fethard in Fethard.

The team has had great success this season to date and would really appreciate any support at this crucial game. Any G.A.A. news to 087-2365353.

ST. MARTIN'S

Well done to our Senior hurlers who had a great win over Rathnure on Sunday evening in Wexford Park on a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-12.

This was a great team effort but special mention must go to Mark Butler who stepped into the goal at very short notice to replace the injured Phelim O'Connor. He was solid as a rock throughout and made a fantastic save from a penalty at a crucial stage of the game.

Our Under-12 boys won the final of the Model County hurling tournament, beating Gorey by 1-9 to 0-7. Well done to them and all their mentors.

The Under-16 boys beat Buffers Alley last week in their final game of the league stages of the hurling. They are through to the semi-final stages in both hurling and football.

We are awaiting fixtures at the moment. Please check Coiste na nóg fixtures in this paper for same.

A number of our Under-16 squad were involved with Wexford in both Under-15 and Under-16 tournaments at the weekend.

Congratulations to Edward O'Byrne, Jack O'Connor and Luke White who were on the Wexford Under-16 panel which was beaten in the Shield semifinal, and to Adrian Ryan, Donal Kelly, Dylan Meyler and Seán Stafford who were on the Under-15 squads who won both the cup and shield competitions.

Hard luck to our Under-12 camogie team which was beaten by one point by Rathnure in the replay of the county final on Sunday morning.

The girls played really well and were unlucky to lose out to a very good Rathnure side.

All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday, September 12, to see our TWO camogie teams in the All-Ireland finals. Tickets will be on sale for the games in Wexford Park the week of the finals.

If you wish to order tickets directly through the club, please contact Susie Maddock at 087-2073353 before Sunday, September 5.

TAGHMON-CAMROSS

This week saw Taghmon-Camross bow out of the Under-21 football championship and the Junior hurling championship. In the Under-21 District final, we were defeated by Clongeen on a final score of 2-7 to 0-9.

Team: Seán O'Gorman; Seamus Whitty, Alan Nolan, Thomas Furlong; Denis Banville, Páuric O'Gorman, Mark Waters; Barry O'Gorman (0-7), Kevin Shannon; T.J. Codd, Garvan Kelly (0-1), Thomas Whelan; Matthew Doyle, Vinny Murphy, David Bridges. Subs. - Cathal Murphy for Codd, Pascal Waters (0-1) for Whelan, Martin Whitty for Kelly, Eamonn O'Grady and Stephen Kelly.

The Junior hurlers were beaten by a stronger Adamstown team on Sunday evening last in New Ross.

While Taghmon-Camross played extremely well and had the upper hand at the end of the first-half, they were outclassed in the second. Final score: 1-14 to 1-10.

Congratulations to the players, manager, selectors and physio for all their hard work and dedication during the year, and reaching a quarter-final is an achievement in itself.

Taghmon-Camross have an outing against Clongeen in the Senior football 'B' championship.

ST. JOHN'S VOLUNTEERS

The lotto last week was in Gaynor's, Top of Hill Street - lotto numbers 6, 17, 20, 26. There was no jackpot winner and two match three winners

Congratulations to Gracie Carley and Annette Gaynor. Next week's jackpot is €9,300. Thank you for your continued support.

You can check your numbers on www.volunteerslottery.com every week. It will be updated every week.

The Under-10s lost in the final to Lady's Island on Thursday last. They fought well and hard - next year boys, next year.

On Monday next week our Under-14 hurlers are playing in the quarter-final of the championship against Gusserane at home. Please come along and support them.

Well done to the Wexford Under-15 hurling squad which won the Leinster development tournament on Saturday. Our own Jason Kearns was corner-back on the team. Well done Jason.

Our Under-16 ladies' football team was out against Fethard last week in the second-last game of the league, and a great game it was.

The game was closely-contested and there wasn't much between the teams at any point of the game.

The Vols had difficulty in finding the target and we could have had it well under control if these shots on goal had found the netting.

It was a hard-fought game and the girls gave it their all to achieve a welldeserved victory.

With only minutes left in the game and only four points in the difference, Fethard were awarded a penalty and Jessie Martin made a great save to secure the deserved win for the Vols

The Under-16s have the ability and strength to go all the way, but we need to get out as a team and train. Our next Under-16 game is at home to Adamstown.

A text will be sent out to the players when this game is taking place.

The adult ladies' football team have a busy week ahead of them with two important games scheduled. The first is tonight (Wednesday) away to Crossabeg and the next is on Friday, at home to the Shamrocks. We need all players to attend these games as they will secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Both games are kicking off at 7 p.m., and a text will be sent out to players. Best of luck girls.

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