Fixtures update – Thursday 23rd September
Click 2021 softball championship fixture 1 (full programme) AMENDED 23rd September to see the updated fixtures and results following tonight’s matches. For the updated draw click 2021 County softball championship singles entries & draws AMENDED 23rd September
Long layoff not a barrier to Shane Terry as he takes the county 35 and Over softball singles title in style
Shane Terry, St. Josephs retained his county 35 and over singles title at Ballymitty last night when he saw off a persistent challenge from underdog Keith Devereaux, Castlebridge before finishing strongly to hold on the title. The first game turned out to be key to the outcome of this contest and when it went the […]
Reduce your risk of injury with the GAA Court Ready Series
COURT READY SERIES With players returning to action after such a long layoff the risk of injury is real. To help us ease our way back into action GAA Handball have created a very useful Court Ready Series of documents which can help to prevent injury and get us safely back enjoying the game we […]
County softball championship fixtures update – Tuesday
Following last night’s matches the updated fixture list for the county softball championship can be seen at 2021 softball championship fixture 1 (full programme) AMENDED 21st September Click 2021 County softball championship singles entries & draws AMENDED 21st September to see the updated draws and results
Entries are now being sought for county 4-wall leagues
2021 COUNTY 4-WALL LEAGUES Club secretaries now have the entry forms for the 2021 county 4-wall (40×20) singles leagues so those intending to take part should get in touch with their club official immediately. Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday next 24th September and the action is due to start on 11th October. […]
Handball makes a cautious return in Wexford as David Kenny takes the first title of the new season
HANDBALL IS BACK The welcome sound of the ‘big red’ reverberated around the courts of Wexford once more this evening as the opening matches of the 2021 county softball singles took place. With government restrictions in place it was a cautious and low key return to the sport after such a long absence, and with […]
County Softball Championship fixtures AMENDED
COUNTY SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Clubs and players are advised that due to withdrawals and other factors, some important changes have been made to next weeks fixture programme. Click 2021 softball championship fixture 1 (full programme) AMENDED for details. Due to the tight schedule no changes are permitted and results must be texted in to 0872060715 on […]
Wexford County Championships: Restrictions in place for those returning to play next week
WEXFORD SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS As we await publication of the GAA Handball Return to Play document, all clubs with players in next weeks county softball championships should ensure that their players are fully aware of, and compliant with, the national restrictions currently in place. These are outlined below and if doubts exist, clubs and/or players should […]
Updated Clár 2021
Please click on the following link Clár 2021 (updated Sept) to view the revised Clár for the remainder of the year proposed by CCCC and approved by Ard Comhairle. CCCC have agreed that due to the time frame that was left to their disposal that only the outstanding games from the 2020 season can […]
2021 County Adult Softball Singles Championships
It is great to be able to release fixtures for the first time in a long while, in tandem with the new look website. Brighter days ahead!! GAA Handball will next week be issuing the specific conditions around the running of competitive games and these will be relayed as soon as we get them. Please […]
Return to Sport Update – September 10th
Please find below link to the latest clarification from GAA Handball on the return to play. They are still working on a plan (expected next week) but at least this confirms that competitive action action can return from Monday 20th September, subject to all players being fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19 within the […]
Welcome to Wexford GAA Handball new look Website
Wexford GAA Handball are delighted to welcome you all to our revamped website. With the return to handball imminent, we felt it was timely to welcome the return with this new look website. We all have been through a lot in the last year and a half so a positive development like this is more […]
RETURN TO SPORT – GAA HANDBALL UPDATE – 23rd AUGUST
Following numerous meetings over the past number of weeks with the various government expert groups a roadmap for the full return of indoor sports is expected by the end of this month. Please see link below from GAA Handball: https://www.gaahandball.ie/news/return-to-sport-update
GAA Handball Launch Five-year Strategic Plan
GAA Handball have today launched a five-year strategic plan to lead the association until 2025. The strategic plan is the culmination of many months of work by the Strategic Planning workgroup and will guide the Association over the next five years. Following a difficult 18 months for the Sport due to Covid-19 restrictions the plan […]
Looking forward to going back
With the hoped for return to play getting ever closer, the County Competitions Control Committee are making preparations for the 2021 county championship softball singles. Entry forms are now with club secretaries and it is hoped for a good response so that handball can again be an important part of our lives. Also with club […]
GAA Handball confirm plan to complete outstanding 2020 National competitions by February 2021
GAA Handball Ard Comhairle has decided the following in relation to the remainder of 2020: • There will be no more national competitions for the remainder of 2020. It is planned to complete all remaining outstanding 2020 competitions by mid-February 2021. • This will be reviewed in January with regard to what current Covid19 restrictions […]
All Handball Activities Suspended for the Duration of Level 5 Restrictions
GAA Handball has confirmed that ALL handball activities are suspended for the duration of Level 5 restrictions. This is to include all games, training, and gatherings. All handball alleys to remain closed until further notice. To view the updated GAA Handball Framework document, please click on the following link GAA Handball Framework 22nd October
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 […]
County 4 wall singles leagues get underway amid covid-19 threat
The Wexford 4 Wall Singles Leagues The new 4 wall season is about to get underway in Wexford with the very popular county singles leagues again creating huge interest. Despite the ongoing threat of covid-19, a record 95 players have entered this year (up 7 on 2019) for competitions which will feature 10 divisions for […]
2020 Leinster Juvenile Softball Championship (Boys and Girls U12 & U13) Finals on This Saturday in Garryhill
The Boys and Girls U12 & U13 Leinster Softball Finals are on this Saturday 26th September in Garryhill. For fixture details, please click on the following link 2020 Leinster Juvenile Softball Finals (U12 &U13). Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there are guidelines in place for attending Leinster Juvenile matches and these can be accessed by clicking on the following […]