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At the end of April when we watched Round 1 of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship, we had just emerged from several months of severe winter weather. But as round 2 got underway on Saturday last, July 21st, it looked and felt like a different country with the recent drought conditions turning the pitches many …
Amidst the drama of the Super 8's, the main news that followed the GAA this week was in relation to the Liam Miller testimonial match. Miller, a former Irish international footballer, died aged 36, to pancreatic cancer in February of this year [2018]. In Miller's memory, a testimonial football game was to be held, but …
As the Wexford Senior hurlers are now out of the championship, it means the long-awaited club championship can get back underway. This weekend, round 2 of the Wexford Hurling Championship will take place for most clubs, and below, you'll find the latest betting odds. Wexford Senior Hurling Championship: Win: Draw: Win 1/4 Rapparees 10/1 Faythe …
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Even though Davy Fitzgerald's Senior hurling charges are now out of the championship, the u-21's can still look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final pairing. After a heart-breaking last-second defeat to Galway in the Leinster final, the Wexford u21's now set their sights on Munster final winners, Cork, in the All-Ireland semi-final. In the other semi-final, …
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Speaking on The Throw-In, Independent.ie's GAA podcast, former Waterford hurler John Mullane said he believes that Davy Fitzgerald is the man to help Wexford reach the next level. Following Wexford's dismal defeat to Clare in the All-Ireland Quarter-final and their fourth bow out of the All-Ireland quarter-finals in five years, many Wexford fans were left …
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It's been two years since Davy Fitzgerald took over the reins as Wexford Senior Hurling manager... Following Wexford's loss to Clare in this year's All-Ireland Quarter-Final, South East Radio's Liam Spratt asked Davy would he be staying on as Wexford manager, to which he replied: ""Jesus Christ, I'm only off the field twenty minutes. I'm …
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On The Sunday Game, former Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell claimed the sweeper system died when Kilkenny beat Wexford during the round robin series in the Leinster Championship. Kilkenny, Galway and Clare showed how the efficient use of possession can nullify Shaun Murphy’s influence on the game. There's no doubt that further evolving of Wexford’s system …
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Former Kilkenny player and hurling legend turned analyst Jackie Tyrrell believes Wexford's sweeper system is outdated and that a change in direction is needed in order to advance. Speaking on RTE's The Sunday Game last night, the former Kilkenny defender didn't beat behind the bush, but instead, he cut straight to the point and slammed …
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South East Radio's Liam Spratt caught up with Wexford Senior hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald and joint-captain Matt O'Hanlon following the side's All-Ireland Quarter-final loss to Clare. Both were bitterly disappointed, yet also remained hopeful for the future of Wexford hurling. "It's been a decent year, people can say what they want. I'm telling you, 100%, …
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Clare joint managers Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor have revealed their XV ahead of an eagerly anticipated All-Ireland Quarter-final versus Wexford. The Banner Men lost out to Cork in the Munster final on July 1st but joint managers Donal Moloney and Gerry O'Connor have placed their faith in the same side for Saturday's clash with …
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Last night Wexford Weekly reporter, Maria Nolan, was at Wexford Park for the launch of the annual Wexford Supporters Race Night at Enniscorthy Dog Track, which will take place on Thursday 16th August at 8pm. Now under the new logo and new title of Cairde Loch Garman, encompassing both Wexford Supporters Club and Club Wexford …
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Leinster U-21 Final – a Classic with Magic Report by Maria Nolan Wexford 2-26 Galway 4-21 The U-21 Leinster Hurling Final between Wexford and Galway had it all; Thrills, spills, frills. Strikes, skills and scores. An epic that went to extra time in the intensive heat. Heart and passion...and that was only in the stands! …
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