Buggy takes down Riordan in convincing fashion to claim his 15th county senior singles title
COUNTY SENIOR SINGLES FINAL report by AOB When it comes to the Wexford Championships, history and tradition tells the story. Great players such as Ryan, Lyng, Murphy, Buggy, Fleming, Cleary and Hynes, are but a few of the headline names to have added stature to our local competitions over the years and as the decades […]
Fixtures are released for opening matches in county leagues
The county 4 wall leagues begin on Monday next and all those taking part in these competitions should familiarise themselves with the GAA Handball Framework for Living with Covid document. Here in Wexford we are currently at Level 2 and if this changes in either direction we will update you immediately. It is imperative that each and […]
Next weeks county 40×20 adult championship fixtures
Next weeks matches in the county 40×20 adult championship are available for viewing at Fixture 12 To see the updated groups click 2019 County 40×20 Championship Groups 8 Dec All matches must be played as arranged and we have absolutely no leeway for facilitation at this late stage.
Riordan produces awesome performance to take down Buggy and retain Wexford title
COUNTY SENIOR OPEN SINGLES REPORT by AOB Any lingering doubts about the ability of Galen Riordan, Ballyhogue to successfully defend his county 40×20 senior open singles title won for the first time last year, were emphatically dispelled at a packed St. Josephs Community Centre on Wednesday night last, when he produced a magnificent all round performance […]
A titanic final is in prospect as Riordan and Buggy go head to head
County senior open singles final preview Nine of the best handballers ever to play 40×20 handball in Wexford went to post for this year’s county senior open singles championship and after a campaign that began on 1st October last, only two remain in contention to land what is generally regarded as Ireland’s premier domestic title writes AOB. […]
County 40×20 adult championship final fixtures, results etc
The last fixture list of the county 40×20 championship season is now available for viewing and can be seen at Fixture 17 Finals For results from last weeks matches click Fixture 16 finals results For the updated championship grades, groups and results click 2019 County 40×20 Championship Groups & Results 2 Feb
Amended county final fixtures for next week
Due to a family bereavement and an injury walkover some changes and additions to next weeks county 40×20 adult finals fixtures have been made. Two extra matches have been added so club secretaries should make sure their players are aware of these changes and additions. To see the updated list click Fixture 16 Finals For the […]
County 40×20 adult finals fixtures for next week
Next weeks matches in the county 40×20 adult finals have been fixed and can be seen at Fixture 16 Finals Click Fixture 15 finals to see this weeks updated fixture list including results up to last night To see the updated championship grades, results and scores click 2019 County 40×20 Championship Groups 24 Jan
County 40×20 adult finals update
Fixtures for WEEK 1 of our county 40×20 adult finals programme have been made and can be found under fixtures/results or by clicking Fixture 15 finals. Note the running order at St. Josephs on Friday night has been changed so that the DMAS final goes on first at 7.15 Click Fixture 14 semi final results to see the finalists got there […]
Injury to Hynes KO’s title hopes
An unfortunate injury suffered by Tommy Hynes has torpedoed his chances of adding to his list of county championship successes. The injury is believed to be disk related and is likely to see him out of action for some time. As he result his scheduled county senior open singles semi final scheduled for St. Josephs […]
County adult championship update
County championship matches postponed due to clashes with Leinster matches etc have now been refixed and can be viewed at Fixture 14 semi finals updated Jan 10th Also updated are the championship group tables and knockout results. Click 2019 County 40×20 Championship Groups 10 Jan to see. With many of the semi finals played the finals lineup is […]
Preview 6 – county junior D singles
Junior D Singles semi finals Ben Keeling (St. Josephs) v Shane Birney (Castlebridge), Joe Devereux (Castlebridge) v David Doyle (Castlebridge) Castlebridge provided 8 of the 26 man field and remarkably 7 of the 8 got through to R16 of the knockout stages writes AOB. Shane Birney began the championship as the hottest of favourites to give […]
Preview 4 – county junior B singles
Junior B Singles semi finals David Kenny (Castlebridge) v Michéal Busher (Bridgetown), David Stanners (St. Martins) v Robert Byrne (Bridgetown) Three former winners of this grade as well as the 2018 winner of junior C singles fight out the finish of this championship, which sees David Kenny going for his third title in 4 years writes […]
Preview 5 – county junior C singles
Junior C Singles semi finals James Stanners (St. Martins) v Matthew Hynes (St. Mary’s), Liam Rossiter (Ballyhogue) v Jim Nolan (Kilmyshall) 20 players and 48 games have been whittled down to 4 players and 3 games in a championship which never fails to deliver writes AOB. The strength in depth of this grade in Wexford can […]
Semi final action begins on Wednesday night
The first of the 2019 county semi finals takes place on Wednesday night next, January 2nd with matches at both Piercestown and St. Josephs. Included in these is the eagerly awaited senior open singles clash of Gavin Buggy and Keith Armstrong which goes ahead at St. Josephs. Wednesday, 2nd January Piercestown OIC James Stanners 7.15 JDS Joe Devereux […]
Preview 3 – county junior singles
Junior Singles semi finals Josh Kavanagh (St. Josephs) v Mark Doyle (Taghmon), Adam Walsh (St. Josephs) v Noel Holohan (Templeudigan) It’s a young person’s game! Well that’s not strictly true of course as handball prides itself on being a sport for all the ages, but certainly as far as this, one of Wexford’s premier championships […]
Preview 2 – county intermediate singles
Intermediate Singles semi finals Keith Armstrong (Kilmyshall) v Noel Holohan (Templeudigan), Galen Riordan (Ballyhogue) v Paul Lambert (St. Mary’s) The absence of the 2018 winner Peter Hughes from the knockout stages highlights the strength of the field this time around as the presence of both Galen Riordan and Keith Armstrong made qualification very difficult on this […]
County semi final fixtures are issued
Fixtures for the 2019 county 40×20 adult championship are now available for viewing under the Fixtures tab or by clicking Fixture 14 semi finals These could be subject to change depending on how Wexford players progress in the Leinster championship and therefore it is advisable that club secretaries and players check back in regularly.
Preview 1 – county senior open singles
Senior Open Singles semi finals Gavin Buggy (St. Josephs) v Keith Armstrong (Kilmyshal), Tommy Hynes (St. Mary’s) v Galen Riordan (Ballyhogue) An intriguing group stage of the senior championship has produced a fascinating semi final lineup that is certain to add another chapter to the glorious history of Wexford handball writes AOB. When both Gavin Buggy […]