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Adam packs a punch

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

ADAM NOLAN, formerly of The Ballagh and now boxing out of the Bray club, mixed it with the very best before going on to score a superb victory over John Joe Joyce to retain his National Senior Welterweight title at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Friday night last.

Four goals floor Cavan

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

EVER SINCE last year's championship disappointments, Wexford had been awaiting an opportunity to bounce back to winning ways.

Oulart Croker bound

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

URSULA JACOB blasted 1-16 as Oulart-the Ballagh blitzed into their first All-ireland Senior club camogie championship final with victory over Loughgiel in Casement Park, Belfast, on Sunday last.

Leacy thrilled as dreams come true

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

'TO TELL you the truth we couldn't care less who we play'; stated Oulart The Ballagh captain Una Leacy after her side totally dismantled Loughgiel in the All-ireland Senior club camogie semi-final on Sunday.

Gardiner gets the winner for Gorey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

OLD RIVALS since the age bands were revamped three seasons ago, Gorey and Enniscorthy met again in the Leinster Premier Under19 semi-final on Saturday last, this time on neutral turf at Tullow R.F.C.

Few days make a world of difference to goal ace Doyle

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

IT'S A big year for Wexford sports stars on the international stage. Gordon D'arcy, now into his thirties, doesn't have many more shots at top rugby honours and needs to rack up silverware now.

It's the Pitts for Rovers as Oscar heads winner

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

OSCAR PITT stepped up with a superb 79th minute header that proved the decisive goal, handing all three points to his struggling side and leaving second-placed Bridge Rovers bemoaning some missed gift chances in this exciting Division 1 clash at Rosslare Harbour on Sunday last.

Enniscorthy bid for first success in Under-21 Gale Cup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE 37th Gale Cup final takes place this coming Sunday in Carlow at 3 p.m. Enniscorthy, in their first year at Under-21, take on the holders, Tullow.

Youths beaten by Bohemians

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

PAUL MURPHY sent out a message to would-be senior club suitors with a cracking goal when guesting for Bohemians which set the Dublin side on their way to a comfortable victory over Wexford Youths in their friendly clash at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday evening last.

Wexford ladies pipped in derby

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

LEINSTER AND All-ireland Junior ladies' football champions Wicklow showed that their mettle still burns brightly when defeating a Wexford team by the minimum at a surprisingly firm underfoot Bellefield in Enniscorthy on Sunday last.

Wexford hit four goals en route to an opening day league victory

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

Continued from Sport - Galligan responded with a Cavan pointed free, but further disaster was to hit Cavan after 22 minutes when a high Ben Brosnan delivery was dropped by 'keeper James Reilly, leaving Eric Bradley with the simple task of fisting the ball low to the net, giving his side a 3-2 to 0-4 lead.

Paying managers debacle hurts my earning potential

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

DAMN it anyway.

Cracking show in Croker, but Sunday's time clash should have been avoided

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE START of the Allianz league proved a great success nationally, with some large attendances at various venues around the country. The biggest success was at Croke Park, where almost 46,000 people paid to see Kildare v. Tyrone and Dublin v. Kerry.

Sligo lie in wait

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

EXPERIENCED ATTACKER P.J. Banville is expected to be fully fit for Wexford's Allianz Football League Division 3 outing away to Sligo on Sunday next (2.30 p.m.).

Portlaoise power is too much for F.C.J.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

F.C.J. BUNCLODY had no answer to the physicality and pace of Portlaoise C.B.S. in Dr. Cullen Park on Wednesday last as the Laois school powered to a comprehensive victory in ideal conditions in the South Leinster Colleges Senior football 'B' championship final.

Alley celebrate with a host of silverware

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THE BUFFERS Alley dinner dance and medal presentation was held in Seán Ógs on Friday night last with Diarmuid Devereux (Co. Chairman), Seán and Catríona Doyle (club sponsors), Fr. S. Larkin (P.P. Kilmuckridge) and Fr. J. Doyle (C.C. Monamolin) joining the camogie and hurling fraternity in what was a very enjoyable gathering.

Kenny the key man

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

OUTSTANDING FORWARD Andrew Kenny grabbed three late points as St. Peter's College battled their way to a deserved two-point victory over St. Brendan's in this excellent Leinster Colleges Senior hurling 'A' championship quarterfinal at Dicksboro on Saturday last.

Lack of scorers costs Counsel dearly

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

GOOD COUNSEL College ( New Ross) made their exit from the Leinster Senior hurling 'A' championship when they went under to Kilkenny C.B.S. by a six-point margin in their quarter-final game played in dull and damp conditions at Thomastown on Saturday last.

All-county leagues need major re-vamp

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

IT'S TIME for a re-branding of the All-county hurling and football leagues which will get under way next month.

All the details

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

SAT. FEB. 11 VENUE TBA: Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' quarter-final, St. Peter's (Wexford) v. Moate C.S., 12 noon.

Cometh the hour cometh the Dan!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

COMETH THE hour, cometh the Dan. Danny Marone that is.

Decky is the star man

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

DECKY MURPHY pulled out all the stops quite literally on Sunday to help his side to secure a spot in the second round of the Neil O'sullivan Cup.

Duncannon and All Blacks woes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

THINGS DO not look good for All Blacks and Duncannon in the Noel Kehoe Pitch Development Division 1.

Ireland v Wales in Ferrycarrig

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

FERRYCARRIG PARK will play host to an Under-18 soccer international on Wednesday, February 15, at 7.30 p.m.

Lack of cutting edge evident as Youths Women lose out

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

BOTH THESE sides went into this Bus Eireann Women's National League game in Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday last knowing that a win would have a massive impact on how the rest of their respective seasons would pan out.

Horan on international duty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

A LARGE Gorey contigent travelled to Athlone on Friday night last to support Ireland as Gorey's latest international representative, Foster Horan, lined out in the much-coveted number 13 jersey at Under-20 level.

Gorey advance in cup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

DIVISION 2B leaders Gorey entertained Division 1B side Clondalkin at Clonattin on Saturday last in the first round of the Provincial Towns Cup.

Wanderers well on top

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

Wexford 26 Enniscorthy 0: Enniscorthy Under-13s played Wexford in the final group match of the Leinster league, with the teams sitting second and first in the group. The game was played in perfect weather conditions on the Ross Road front pitch and both teams started well with some good, robust exchanges in the opening ten minutes.

Draw for Towns Cup round two

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:20 +0000

ENNISCORTHY WILL travel to Navan for the second round of the Provincial Towns Cup after receiving a first round bye.

New Ross bow out of Provincial Towns Cup

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

NEW ROSS welcomed Wicklow to Southknock on Sunday last for the first round of the Provincial Towns Cup. With many matches postponed due to the weather, the Southknock pitch was soft under foot but playable.