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While O'Connor's time at Sydney Swans has came to an end, a new journey now awaits him at the VFL.. The Victorian Football League (VFL) is operated by the Australian Football League as a second-tier, regional, semi-professional competition. The former Swans defender and Wexford inter-county footballer, Barry O’Connor, has joined the GIANTS for the 2023 VFL season. The club confirmed today …
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Gorey boxer Niall Kennedy has made the decision to hang up the gloves... The now-former Wexford professional boxer has called a halt to his career in boxing. He confirmed the news in an Instagram post this evening stating: "It has taken a few days to get to grips with this, but I am now officially …
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Several key Wexford Senior hurlers are currently enjoying a holiday Down Under... Kevin Foley, Paudie Foley, Damien Reck, and Shane Reck are all in Australia currently. The news of the quartet travelling Down Under sent some shivers down the spines of Wexford Senior hurling fanatics, as all four are key figures in Darragh Egan's team. …
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It's not often that a Eurovision star plays at your wedding... That was the case for the newly-wedded Lisa Gowan and her husband though. Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Lisa said that his appearance was a nice surprise for her husband and for their wedding guests. Not just that, but Mickey-Joe Harte rocked the now-classic 2003 …
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Gorey boxer Niall Kennedy has made the decision to hang up the gloves... The now-former Wexford professional boxer has called a halt to his career in boxing. He confirmed the news in an Instagram post this evening stating: It has taken a few days to get to grips with this, but I am now officially …
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It looks like Barry O'Connor's time at Sydney Swans has came to an end... That's after the professional Australian Football outfit have announced that they will not be offering the Wexford-man a new contract. But although O'Connor's time at the Swans has ultimately ended, he has ruled out returning to Wexford to play on the …
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It looks like Barry O'Connor's time at Sydney Swans has came to an end... That's after the professional Australian Football outfit have announced that they will not be offering the Wexford-man a new contract. “Lewis and Barry have been excellent contributors to our club, and have shared some unique and memorable experiences with our group …
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A professional boxer from Wexford will be on an upcoming card in Dublin... Niall 'Boom Boom' Kennedy from Gorey will be fighting on the 'Time to go again - Rising out of the Ashes' professional boxing card in Dublin. Kennedy was last in action back in March 2021, where he stopped his opponent, Bozinovic, winning …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Niall Kennedy is back to winning ways after comfortably defeating his opponent in the third-round.. Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy, now [14-2-1] faced Hrvoje Bozinovic on Saturday in Belgium. Kennedy, also known as ‘Basil’ or ‘Boom Boom’, stopped his opponent, winning with a TKO in the third-round of the fight. The Gorey man attacked …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Professional Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy returned to the ring today.. Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy, now [14-2-1] faced Hrvoje Bozinovic on Saturday in Belgium. Kennedy, also known as 'Basil' or 'Boom Boom', stopped his opponent, winning with a TKO in the third-round of the fight. The Gorey man attacked Bozinovic's body throughout the fight …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] Professional Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy returns to the ring this Saturday.. Wexford boxer Niall Kennedy [13-2-1] faces Ferenc Zsalek on Saturday night. An array of Irish talent will be on show in Belgium this Saturday including Kennedy, Ray Molette, Niall O'Connor, and Craig O'Brien to name just a few. The show itself will …
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[social_share_button themes='theme1'] It’s not long ‘til Paddy’s Day.. Professional Wexford boxer Niall ‘Boom Boom’ Kennedy has been named on an exciting Paddy’s Day card. Kennedy, a Gorey native and a Garda, will join an array of other Irish talent. The event will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on March 20th, 2021. Other Irish fighters on …
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