Reigning champions Shelmaliers knocked out of Wexford Senior Football Championship

Many people would have predicted the Shelamliers to do quite well again in 2024... And not many people would have predicted that Glynn-Barntown would have defeated them in the Wexford Senior Football Championship quarter-final. The reigning Wexford SFC champions from 2023 - the Shelmaliers - looked like they had the game sealed and delivered, being …

Quarter-final pairings confirmed for Wexford Senior Football Championship

We're coming into the business end of the Wexford Senior Football Championship... With all group games finishing up over the weekend, attention now turns to the Wexford Senior Football Championship quarter-finals. The pick of the draws is the Gusserane clash against Kilanerin. Quarter-final pairings Wexford SFC: Shelmaliers vs Glynn Barntown Gusserane vs Kilanerin Naomh Eanna …

Both Hegarty and Rossiter to continue in roles as Wexford Senior managers

There will be no managerial change in both Senior set-ups for the upcoming inter-county seasons... Both Keith Rossiter and John Hegarty will continue in their roles as Wexford Senior hurling manager and Wexford Senior football manager respectively. At a recent Wexford GAA County Board meeting, held online on September 5th, it was revealed that a …

Wexford GAA club wins two All-Ireland finals on the same day

It was a day to remember for this Wexford GAA Club... Raheen Rounders won two All-Ireland Championships on Sunday afternoon. Firstly, their Intermediate Ladies won the All-Ireland Championship in which was an All-Wexford All-Ireland final with their counterparts, Glynn Barntown, being their opponents. The Raheen Ladies team were captained by pitcher, Joanne Murphy. Raheen defeated …

Woman recalls fond memories of spending time on holidays with Wexford hurling team in 1987

We all have some excellent and fond memories from our travels... That's certainly the case for Mona Delaney now. Now living in Gran Canaria, Mona has recalled a blast of a time that she shared with the Wexford hurling team of 1987. "I was on holidays a couple of weeks ago and I watched the …

Six young players to look out for in this year’s Wexford Senior Football Championship

John Hegarty and his Wexford Senior Football team have an exciting future in store.... With these six players and several others who almost made this list, the prospects are bright. Next season could be a big one for his side as they could cause some serious trouble in the Tailteann Cup and even take some …

Former Wexford player Anthony Masterson opens up about past problems with gambling

A former Wexford footballer player, Anthony Masterson, has opened up about his past struggles with gambling in a bid to help others... Anthony Masterson, from Castletown in County Wexford, was the most recent guest on the new initiative, "Get Moving with Baz." The initiative sees former professional boxer from Gorey, Niall "Boom Boom Bas" Kennedy, …

Newly signed professional boxer from Wexford to fight in Belfast this August

A new professional boxer from Wexford will be boxing again soon... Dean "Speedy" Gonzalez Furlong has a professional boxing record of 1-0, but he will be hoping to make that two from two in Belfast on August 3rd. The 21-year-old orthodox fighter made his debut, which was viewed as somewhat out of the blue, when …

Wexford GAA club hosting raffle for two All-Ireland football tickets

A GAA club in Wexford are hosting a raffle which may be of interest to many people across the country... Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club in Enniscorthy in County Wexford are currently hosting a raffle for two All-Ireland football final tickets. The All-Ireland football final is a guaranteed sell-out each year, and often, these tickets are like …

Two new Wexford GAA training jerseys have been placed on sale

Alternate GAA training jerseys seem to be a hit in recent times across the nation... Often, there are new Wexford GAA training jerseys released to the public for people to purchase. Over the last few days, an additional two Wexford GAA training jerseys have went on public sale. The first jersey is exclusive to Hore's …

Lidl award Wexford GAA club with €2500 for ‘Strongest Community Involvement’

Lidl Ireland have awarded a Wexford GAA Club with a financial award...  Lidl Ireland have recognised Wexford’s Shamrocks GAA Club in Enniscorthy with the ‘Strongest Community Involvement’ award as part of its Lidl One Good Club™ mental health programme – an initiative that the retailer has invested more than €100,000 in supporting more than 75 LGFA clubs across the …

New name for St Patrick’s Park GAA pitch in Enniscorthy

Wexford GAA has teamed up with Samaritans to encourage player, members and supporters to reach out for help… The suicide prevention charity has secured the naming rights of the county’s second largest ground and will be known as Samaritans St Patrick’s Park for the next three years.   The new name and signage at the Enniscorthy …

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