Wexford Roll of Honour updated again
The Wexford playing roll of honour has been further updated as of today and can be seen at County championship Roll of Honour updated April 19th 2020 Any assistance with the missing sections would be appreciated.
Memories from 1975: Ballyanne win the Brooks Cup yet again
The Brooks Cup was presented to Ballyanne Handball Club by New Ross business Brooks Jewellers in the late 1950s and was played for until the 1980s. It was a team event and usually had a big entry from the likes of Ullard, Talbots Inch and Mullinavat from Kilkenny, as well as other Wexford clubs, including […]
Memories from 1984: Top players and young stars together at Castlebridge court
Tom Quish, Hospital, Limerick, Tommy O’Rourke, Ballymore Eustace, Kildare and John Quish, Hospital, Limerick with a host of young handballers at Castlebridge in 1984.
Memories from 1959: A thriving Ballyanne Handball Club was at the heart of the community
Written by AOB Ballyanne has very special memories for me as it was there I was introduced to the game. While the picture below was a little bit before my time, I can remember many of those playing there, or being around the club as either non playing members or supporters. A very young (about […]
Memories from 1992: Barntown court official opening
28 years later the wheel has turned full circle with the imminent closure of the court.
Memories from 1965: Wexford dominated the early National Leagues
The first National League was played in 1965 and it was won by Wexford. The team consisted of Dick Lyng, Billy Lyng, Jimmy King and J. Dempsey.Three of those team members are in this old picture from 1965. Sligo won in 1966 but Wexford were victorious again in both 1967 and 1968 when Dick Lyng, […]
Memories: Gael Linn Competition
The Gael Linn competition was introduced in 1954 and was the first of its type to be decided on a time basis, usually 30 minutes per match. It found favour with the players straight away and hundreds took part each year. After the early rounds had reduced the numbers, groups of eight were formed, with […]