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”
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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”
Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse
By Dan Walsh Racing returns to Wexford Racecourse for two-days this weekend with Ladies Day taking place on Friday evening and an afternoon fixture planned for Saturday. The weather is forecast as dry, breezy with temperatures in the low 20s for both days. Six hurdle races and an INH Flat Race makes up the seven-raceContinue reading “Ladies Day at Wexford Racecourse”
Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to 16-year-old Aoibheann Clarke, who died after collapsing during a ladies’ football final in Taghmon last evening. Aoibheann was playing for Taghmon Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie club in the Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final in Taghmon. The game had entered injury time when she collapsed onContinue reading “Tragedy during Taghmon ladies’ football final”
3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races – Day 2 Day two of the Wexford Races attracted the year’s largest crowd so far to Bettyville Park this evening (Thursday), as summer weather shone and champion trainer Willie Mullins completed a treble. Owner Stephen McGuinness and his son Tom McGuinness, who trains on the beach at RosslareContinue reading “3 Wexford wins for champion Willie Mullins”
Thursday racing at Wexford
By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races Wexford enjoyed a very successful day’s racing today, with dry, warm weather, temperatures in the low 20s and a strong crowd. Similar conditions are forecast for day two tomorrow. Thursday’s card consists of eight races, seven hurdle races and an INH Flat Race. First race at 4pm and theContinue reading “Thursday racing at Wexford”
Wexford hosts midweek racing
By Dan Walsh Horse racing returns to Bettyville Park in Wexford for two days, tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, with the track watered ahead of what promises to be great summer racing action. The Wednesday card consists of seven steeplechases where the going is described as “good” and the first race is off at 2.15pm. TheContinue reading “Wexford hosts midweek racing”
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