Young Wexford athlete wins Gold at All Stars BJJ Championship

A young Wexford martial artist has enjoyed a major success on the competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene... Young Wexford-based athelte Mikołaj Czarnkowski took championship gold at the prestigious All Stars BJJ Events. Mikołaj, who trains with Warriors Fight Club Wexford, dominated his division on his way to the top of the podium, securing the championship gold …

Derek McGrath’s Wexford Job Comes With a Rulebook Most Managers Never Had to Think About

A Three-Year Deal, and a Rebuild to Match When Wexford GAA handed Derek McGrath a three-year contract on 16 July, it ended weeks of speculation about who would replace Keith Rossiter. McGrath, who managed Waterford through five championship seasons before stepping down in 2018, takes over a county chasing promotion to Division 1 and, fans …

Betting odds for Round 3 of Wexford Senior Hurling Championship

After a two-week hiatus for the football, the Wexford Senior hurling championship returns this Friday evening... Although we're still in July, we are already into Round 3 of the Wexford Senior Hurling Championship. In Group A, unbeaten teams St Martins and Shelmaliers face off against each other which is the pick of the games. Meanwhile, …

Limerick star heaps praise on Wexford’s appointment of Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath was recently appointed the new Wexford Senior Hurling manager... The Waterford man replaces Keith Rossiter on a three-year term. Limerick star, Darragh O'Donavan, heaped praise on Wexford's appointment of McGrath. O'Donavan plays his club hurling with Doon in Limerick, and McGrath recently guided them to their first-ever Limerick Senior hurling title. Speaking to …

New run club in County Wexford reaches 100 members in less than two weeks

A new community running club in north Wexford has enjoyed an incredible start after reaching 100 members in less than two weeks... Courtown Run Club (CRC), founded by Lee O'Neill, Dano Kenny and Karyn Mooney Manders less than two weeks ago on Thursday 9 July, has quickly become one of the area's fastest-growing community initiatives, …

Wexford football player completes move to English League 2 side

A Wexford man has completed a move to an English League 2 side... Wexford defender Ryan Delaney has completed a move to English League Two club Oldham Athletic.  Delaney has joined the Latics for one year after leaving Swindon Town, where he also spent part of last season on loan with Newport County. The 29-year-old …

TRYKA-style simulation event to take place in Gorey

A unique community fitness event is set to bring people of all ages and abilities together in Gorey this August as Field Fitness joins forces with Gorey RFC for a day of competition, music and family-friendly entertainment.... Taking place on Saturday, August 8, the Field Fitness x Gorey RFC Fitness & Fun Day will begin at 9:30am and promises a …

Wexford’s Adam Duffy targets World Gold at IMMAF Youth Championships

Gorey mixed martial arts prospect Adam Duffy is preparing for one of the biggest challenges of his young career as he gets ready to represent Ireland at the IMMAF Youth Championships in Dubai this August... The talented teenager, who trains out of Richie Ivory's gym in Gorey, will compete against the world's top youth MMA …

Two managers ruled out of Wexford Senior hurling managerial position

The hunt for the new Wexford Senior hurling manager continues... The Wexford Senior hurling team are looking for a new manager after Keith Rossiter, who was at the helm for three years, opted not to continue in the role. There were talks about Henry Shefflin being a potential candidate for the vacant Wexford role, however, …

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