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The term GOAT is thrown around a lot in modern times... But when it comes to possessing an array of talents on the Gaelic Football pitch, Mattie Forde is certainly in the argument. Rarely seen footage, uploaded by Anthony Masterson, serves to highlight the absolute brilliance of Forde. The footage shows the Wexford footballer playing …
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The legendary GAA commentator remembers a famous Wexford hurling victory against Cork.
Fresh from their dramatic Leinster final win against Brian Cody's Kilkenny in 2004, the Wexford Senior hurlers continued to play with confidence in abundance the following year... Unfortunately for the Yellowbellies though, they lost the final to Kilkenny on a scoreline of 0-22 to 1-16 and failed to retain the Bob O'Keeffe Cup. Notably, Wexford fans …
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Rare footage of the 1996 All-Ireland final preview with Michael Lyster and co.
With his club team Kilanerin/Ballyfad, Mattie Forde is continuing to cause havoc in the full-forward line. In this year's Championship, he was instrumental in his club's return to the top-tier of Wexford football. But that wasn't enough; in the Leinster Intermediate Football Final, he chipped in with an incredible six points to ensure his club …
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In 2014, Wexford went on a memorable run in the qualifiers after the Senior hurlers attained wins against Clare and Waterford respectively. Although they lost out heavily to Limerick in the All-Ireland quarter-final, it was certainly a year to remember for those in the purple and gold. Pride was restored in the county and Wexford …
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The year was 2007... It was early June and a blistering hot day. In Kilkenny, Wexford fans gathered by the thousands to support their troops against an up and coming Dublin side. The car journey on the way up was particularly memorable; "Dancing at the crossroads" and "The purple of gold" were the regular sound waves …
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Like all GAA fans, Wexford fans appreciate and cherish moments of greatness. One moment of Wexford GAA greatness came in the summer of 2008. With super-human scores from Mattie Forde and Ciaran Lyng, the 2008 comeback against Meath in the Leinster championship will be forever in our memories. Trailing the majority of the match by …
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