By Dan Walsh at The Avenue, Gorey Team Ireland dominated the second stage of Rás na mBan into Gorey this afternoon, with Aoife O’Brien crossing the line first with teammates Emma Jeffers and Emer Heverin following close behind in second and third. 22-year-old O’Brien’s victory also moves her to the top of the overall standings,Continue reading “Team Ireland dominate in Gorey finish”
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Gorey stages Rás na mBan on Thursday
By Dan Walsh Rás na mBan, Ireland’s premier international women’s cycle race, returns to County Wexford for the third year in a row as it marks its 20th edition. Stage two of the 2026 event will take place on Thursday, featuring a new twist on a familiar route. Riders will set out from Gorey, takingContinue reading “Gorey stages Rás na mBan on Thursday”
Storey of Wexford’s 1996 hurling champions
Dan Walsh recalls a memorable day in Croke Park The 1996 All Ireland senior hurling championship final was played in Croke Park, Dublin, on Sunday, September 1st where Wexford beat Limerick by 1-13 to 0-14 to claim their sixth All Ireland hurling title overall and a first title victory in 26 years. The Wild SwansContinue reading “Storey of Wexford’s 1996 hurling champions”
Flanagan’s flying visit to Wexford races
By Dan Wlsh at Wexford Races Thunder, lightning and a heavy downpour shortly before 6 pm delayed racing at Wexford by 30 minutes this evening. Despite the disruption, all eight races were completed safely, although later than scheduled. Unusually, there were no Wexford success. However, Wexford jockey Sean Flanagan entertained the attendance when he flewContinue reading “Flanagan’s flying visit to Wexford races”
Wexford Races on Friday
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Bettyville Park tomorrow (Friday) with the first of eight races off at 3.40pm. There is a large entry, competitive fields, and ground conditions are expected to be ‘good’. The card consists of five hurdle races and three steeplechases. This is the final Wexford race meeting of the summer withContinue reading “Wexford Races on Friday”
Edermine Ferry Club at Irish Coastal Rowing Championships
By Dan Walsh Edermine Ferry Rowing Club was represented by sixteen crews at the Coastal Rowing Championships, held at the National Rowing Centre in Cork and hosted by Ballycotton Rowing Club. Over two days of fierce competition, the club enjoyed a highly competitive weekend of racing, and members brought home an impressive haul of medals,Continue reading “Edermine Ferry Club at Irish Coastal Rowing Championships”
Enniscorthy honours greyhound racing memories
By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium has officially opened its new “plaques memory wall” under the judge’s box at the top of the stand to “remember all who have passed through the Showgrounds.” Cllr Pat Kehoe, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council, officially launched the memorial during Monday night’s racing programme.Continue reading “Enniscorthy honours greyhound racing memories”
Clear round for Michaelí in €1m Grand Prix
By Dan Walsh Camolin-born rider Lt. Michaelí Byrne on MSH Claregalway became the first female member of the Irish Army Equitation School to compete in the €1 million Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland at the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show where she finished fourth in the jump off. The 11 years old Irish Sport HorseContinue reading “Clear round for Michaelí in €1m Grand Prix “
Golf championships under way at Enniscorthy
By Caomh Breen Allen Avril Murphy said Enniscorthy Golf Club are ready to showcase the improvements made to their course when the Whirlpool Irish Senior Men’s & Women’s Amateur Close Championship gets underway on Tuesday morning. Murphy has a dual role at this week’s championship, competing for the Women’s title while also helping to overseeContinue reading “Golf championships under way at Enniscorthy”
Crowds at weekend Wexford races
By Dan Walsh at Wexford races The largest attendance this season enjoyed competitive racing in summer conditions on Ladies Day at Wexford races this Friday evening and the numbers were even greater at Saturday’s fixture. Saturday’s fixture got off to a shock winner when 33/1 shot Kingside Lady took the fillies maiden hurdle for MeathContinue reading “Crowds at weekend Wexford races”
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