Memories from 1990: Two Michael Walsh’s but only ONE Ducksy (RIP)
Two players born with the same name met in the 1990 All Ireland senior softball singles final. One was a brilliant handballer, the other went on to become a legend.
Memories from 1984: Galaxy of stars gather in Taghmon for major tournament
Poor quality picture unfortunately. Taking part were Tommy O’Rourke, Tom and John Quish, Tony Ryan, Noel Ryan, Ducksy Walsh, Tom Morrissey, Ollie Harold, Paddy Reilly, Pat Murphy, Seamus Buggy, Dick Lyng, Pat Cleary, John Fleming and a few more. Could you get a gathering like that today?
List of County Chairpersons and Secretaries over the years
Research by AOB Wexford GAA Handball has had 19 different county chairpersons since 1952 and 8 different county secretaries since 1966. Several have served on more than one occasion. Click Wexford GAA Handball Chairpersons 2020-1952 and Secretaries 2020-1966 to see the full list. The information is as accurate as is possible but if errors are spotted please […]
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.
Wexford GAA Handball Roll of Honour
Further research has been carried out as we seek to update the county playing records of Wexford GAA Handball and some more results have been unearthed from as far back as the 1950s. Many gaps remain though and the work to fill these will go on. All assistance with this will be appreciated. To see […]
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 […]