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Wexford display true grit to salvage point

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

IT'S NOT too often that a draw leaves a spring in the step, but that was a feeling shared by all Wexford followers in Cusack Park, Ennis, on Sunday last at the end of a pulsating Allianz Hurling League Division 2 clash which saw the visitors deny Clare victory with a rousing comeback.

Tough step-up for Wexford

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

THE STEP-UP from 'B' to 'A' proved too much for Wexford as they went down to a big defeat to Dublin in the first round of the AllIreland Under-16 camogie championship in Monamolin on Saturday last.

Feature on Fitzy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

AN IN-DEPTH interview with Damien Fitzhenry is one of the main features in the second issue of Sliotar, the online hurling magazine which is available for free by signing up today at www.sliotarmagazine.com

Leinster League to add to headaches

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

WEXFORD C.C.C.C. members will face another headache in their efforts to get through the domestic fixtures list with the news that the Leinster Club Hurling League is to take precedence over all local games.

Strategic Plan blasted

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

ELEMENTS OF the Wexford G.A.A. Strategic Plan came in for some sharp criticism when launched at the monthly meeting of the County Board in the Ferrycarrig Hotel on Tuesday night of last week.

Hurler Nolan moves to Ballyboden

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

WEXFORD inter-county hurler Stephen Nolan is on his way to join up with Dublin dual champions, Ballyboden St. Enda's.

Ross winners named

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

THE ANNUAL New Ross District G.A.A. awards presentation night will take place in the Horse and Hound Hotel, Ballinaboola, on Saturday, March 27, and as usual an enjoyable occasion with a good representation from all ten clubs is expected in addition to a few people from outside the area.

Wexford send out early message

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THERE IS a special air surrounding the Wexford camogie side at the moment.

Player injury scheme shortfalls highlighted

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

IT WAS ushered in as an injury scheme to safeguard the interests of players, but now it could turn into one of the most important issues facing club and county for some considerable period.

GAA club crisis

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THE G.A.A. has just ushered out its 125th anniversary, but major problems lie ahead for the Association in Wexford, particularly at under-age level.

GRASSROOTS

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:17:23 +0000

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GRASS ROOTS: SARSFIELDS

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

Congratulations from all club members to Jessie and Paul Harrington on the birth of their twin daughters, Abbie and Georgia. It seems that Paul was intent on doing things in twos last week as he also scored two points in the Seniors' 3-14 to 0-5 loss to Starlights in their All-County League opener in Bellefield on Saturday last.

Juveniles back in action

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THE WEXFORD Under-16 hurlers are back in action. The county has been split in two, with Gorey/Enniscorthy Districts forming Wexford North and New Ross/Wexford Districts forming Wexford South.

Wexford exiles win Maher Cup

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

A NUMBER of Wexford players were members of the Napier University (Edinburgh) squad which won the Fergal Maher Cup last weekend.

Holders eye final spot

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THE WEXFORD Intermediate camogie team are within one victory of a place in the National League Division 2 final following a comprehensive win over Galway in St. Patrick's Park, Enniscorthy, on Saturday afternoon last.

New boss happy with his charges

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

CAMOGIE SUPREMO J.J. Doyle was understandably thrilled to see his side qualify for the league semi-finals following their eight-point victory over Galway in Enniscorthy on Saturday, and was particularly happy with how the game plan was executed.

Under-16 side begins campaign with home tie on Saturday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THE UNDER-16 county camogie team will get their season off to a start this coming Saturday when they play Dublin in Monamolin at 2 p.m. in the 'A' championship.

'We'll be up for it': Bonnar

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

WEXFORD MANAGER Colm Bonnar is relishing the challenge of Clare when the sides meet in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 game at Cusack Park, Ennis, on Sunday next.

Many motions passed at well-attended meeting

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:44:47 +0000

THE RACKARD League held its A.G.M., which was very well attended, in the Stanville Lodge on Monday of last week. A number of motions were carried, while some others were given a trial period of two years.

GRASS ROOTS

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:05:14 +0000

SARSFIELDS: Competitive action at adult level for the year gets under way with a double bill in Enniscorthy on Saturday next, taking on Starlights in Premier A and Division 2 at 3 and 4.30 p.m. respectively.

Tom spread helmet gospel

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

COME BACK with me in time to the Summer of '69. No, Woodstock is not our destination nor flower power the topic, but the times they were a changin' in the hurling world too.

Winter league a big success

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE SIXTH annual Gorey District winter league finals in Under-13 hurling took place over the last week.

Gardaí celebrate All-Ireland win

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE D-BAR of Treacy's Hotel, Enniscorthy, was the venue for the presentation of All-Ireland Garda hurling medals to the 2009 champions.

Clubs learn their fate

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE NEW championship format for the 2010 season was the main talking point after the draws were made in Enniscorthy on Wednesday night last. An early defeat is not an option as it could leave a side struggling under the new relegation format, with three going down from both Senior codes.

New boss pleased with positive start

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE NEW man in the camogie hot-seat, J.J. Doyle, was pleased to see his side perform so well in their opening match and was keen to stress that he had confidence in the players regardless of positions.

Depleted Intermediates did well to share spoils with Down

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE WEXFORD Intermediate camogie side let a five-point half-time lead slip against Down to eventually draw their second National League Division 2 encounter in Clonshaugh on Saturday last.

SH challenge off

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

THE SENIOR hurling challenge game between Wexford and Kilkenny in aid of the McDonald Fire Fund will not go ahead in Oulart tonight (Wednesday) since the Cats are playing Tipperary in the Allianz League on Sunday next in Thurles.

Molloy plays starring role for W.I.T.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

MARK MOLLOY of St. James' played a significant role at midfield for W.I.T. in their 0-14 to 0-12 Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final victory over D.I.T. in Ballygunner on Wednesday last, setting up a meeting with a highly-fancied U.L. on Friday next in Dangan at 2 p.m.

Dubs downed with ease

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:20:53 +0000

WEXFORD EASED into their National Camogie League Division 1 campaign with a comfortable victory - as their defence kept a second-half shut-out - against Dublin in Monamolin on Sunday last. As much as J.J. Doyle would later deny it, this was very much an experimental line-out for Wexford.

Fitzy, legend of the game

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:49:20 +0000

EXPRESSIONS like 'sporting great' and 'legend of the game' can be vastly overused and thrown around flippantly by commentators and fans alike. But they're the sort of accolades that rightfully reflect the impact Damien Fitzhenry had on Wexford hurling, a man who richly deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as heroes of old like Nickey Rackard, Tony Doran and Dan Quigley.

Brightening up your life with a bit of sport

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:49:20 +0000

LAST WEEK 'Inside Right' had a good old grumble about our top ten annoying things in sport, one of those days when a few things had to be got off the chest.

GRASSROOTS

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:49:20 +0000

SARSFIELDS: The various selectors and helpers for the club teams have been finalised, and we wish them all well for the coming year.

Wexford trio excel

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:49:20 +0000

THREE WEXFORD players had starring roles in Cork last weekend as W.I.T. retained the Ashbourne Cup camogie title. The triumphant team was captained by Ursula Jacob from fullforward, while left half-forward Katrina Parrock followed in the footsteps of left half-back Stacey Redmond by capturing the coveted player of the tournament award.

Seniors begin league on Sunday

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:49:20 +0000

THE WEXFORD Intermediate camogie team will be playing Down on Saturday next at a half-way venue to be announced in the Division 2 League, while the Wexford Senior team will be hosting Dublin in the first round of the Division 1 League on Sunday next in Monamolin at 2 p.m.