Former Wexford manager slams ‘ludicrous’ decision to allow players weekend off for Electric Picnic
‘We’re giving up a free weekend to go to a festival!’ Former Wexford manager Paul Carley says Wexford GAA’s decision to allow players the weekend off for Electric Picnic was “ludicrous.” The fifth round of the hurling championship had been marked for the weekend of August 29 to 31, but the schedule was put back a […]
5 months ago
Wexford GAA condemn abusive phone calls over fixture changes
Awful behaviour. Wexford GAA have spoken out after receiving abusive phone calls due to fixture requests which have not been given the go ahead. The county have already rescheduled games to let players attend the Fleadh Ceoil and Electric Picnic in two weeks, but there are those who are still not satisfied. Wexford GAA and […]
7 months ago
Wexford GAA board finally see sense as championship is rescheduled for Electric Picnic
Talk about work-life balance! Wexford GAA will call a gap week in the club championship to coincide with the staging of Electric Picnic. The fifth round of the hurling championship had been marked for the weekend of August 29 to 31, but the schedule has been put back a week following Wexford senior hurling and […]
7 months ago
The Championship is here: Keep up to date with the hurling and football right here
All your hurling and football latest right here. Full-time: Clare 1-18 Limerick 3-15 “That’s exactly why they are chasing five-in-a-row,” declared Joe Canning on RTE after Limerick recovered from a nine-point deficit to defeat The Banner by three points. Clare were flying as Aidan McCarthy and Shane O’Donnell caused havoc for the first 50 minutes, […]
2 years ago
“It’s the highlight of the year for a lot of people” – Wexford’s Foley buzzing for star-studded Melbourne Sevens tournament
All roads lead to Padraig Pearses GAA Club this weekend, for the eagerly anticipated Melbourne Sevens tournament, which is generally considered to be the peak of the Australian GAA calendar. Wexford hurler Paudie Foley has been playing with Sydney-based club Craobh Padraig for the last two years and he says that since Christmas, they’ve been […]
2 years ago
“You grab the face-guard, you’re going to get a red” – Keith Rossiter gives honest take on controversial red card
Wexford hurling manager Keith Rossiter says that if Jack O’Connor deserved to be sent off on Saturday night, then so did his opposite number David King. Wexford half forward O’Connor received his marching orders just minutes after coming onto the field in Wexford and Offaly’s Division One clash having been deemed guilty of ‘deliberately pulling […]
2 years ago