Profiled: John Fleming, Ballyanne
Written by AOB They say if you’re good at handball you’re good at everything and there is probably more than a grain of truth in those words. They also say you should never ‘poke’ a tiger and if you do, then you need to be ready for the response. Those two sayings could have been […]
Memories from 1991: Templeudigan Entertainment Committee
Templeudigan Entertainment Committee from 1991; L-R Martin Furlong, Anne Boland, Michael Boland, Breda Ryan, Tony Breen
Player profile update
Any player or former player interested in having his or her profile added to our growing list can do so by completing the profile page at the following link Template. If for any reason this is difficult we will complete the form ourselves if the information is provided. Don’t worry too much about the playing records as […]
2008 – the missing year!
Work is ongoing in compiling the county playing records going back several decades and we would appreciate assistance from any quarter. More recently however results from 2008 are missing and if everyone would check their medals from that year we might be able to fill some of the gaps. Your assistance is appreciated. To see […]
Memories from 1994: Castlebridge Handball Club book launch
Typo – second from left is of course Con Moore.
County championship roll of honour updated
The playing records of Wexford GAA Handball have been further updated and again we would appreciate any assistance with the missing years. Click County championship Roll of Honour updated April 25, 2020 to view
Powers Gold Label Award Winners 1964-88
The famed Powers Gold Label Awards scheme recognized the achievements of Wexford’s top sports stars from 1964 to 1988 inclusive. It was a gala annual event honouring major achievers in all the main sports and during those 25 golden years for handball, the sport proudly took its place amongst the elite on each occasion. Fittingly […]
Memories from 1993: Paddy Quirke wins gold in the skills competition, as Ballymitty compete well at Feile na nGael in Galway
Correction to photograph caption – it should read Ronan Reville and not Donal Neville! Despite Ballymitty going out at the quarter final stage in Athenry, it was a feile to remember for Paddy Quirke who captured the gold medal in the skills competition. 27 years on, another team member Alan O’Neill is still proudly wearing the club […]
Memories from 1960: Wexford Handball Board notifications of entry deadline
This notice was displayed in Wexford papers on 1st July 1960 and read; Entries for 1960 championship close 5th July next. Affiliation fee per club 10/- Entry fees – senior, intermediate and junior 2/- per player Minor and juvenile 1/- per player First meeting of Wexford district committee will be held on 9th July at […]