Honours laden former Wexford handball player John Fleming is elected Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council
Written by AOB Back in the 1980s and 90s he gained a reputation as one of Wexford’s best ever handballers, with major achievements at World and All Ireland level, but in more recent times former Ballyanne stalwart John Fleming has been making the headlines in the equally difficult political arena. The Fianna Fail man had […]
AS IT WAS BACK THEN – November 1970
Click below to read the article on the civic reception for Dick Lyng and Seamus Buggy – world champions from almost 53 years ago! 1970 November 28
EEW Electrical announced as title sponsor of Wexford GAA Handball team event
Wexford GAA Handball are delighted to announce that well known electrical wholesale company EEW Electrical Supplies are to become the title sponsor for the upcoming county softball team event. The company, which has branches in several counties throughout the country is owned by well known Kilmyshall handballer and All Ireland winner Tom Byrne, who has […]
Another special occasion for the club as Templeudigan GAA Handball unveil new playing gear
Yesterday evening was another very special occasion for Templeudigan GAA Handball Club as players and officials gathered in the village for the launch of the clubs new playing gear. In recent times the club has grown its membership very significantly and the work being done with young boys and girls from the area has paid […]
AS IT WAS BACK THEN – February 1999
Click below to read this handball article from the past 3 February 1999
AS IT WAS BACK THEN – February 1989
Click the below link to read this newspaper article from the past 1989 February 23
Model County Metal joins Wexford’s growing sponsorship team
Wexford GAA Handball gained another sponsor recently when well known Taghmon car dismantlers, Model County Metal joined the growing team. The business is owned by Johnny Murphy, whose family has been associated with handball on and off since the 1980s, when Johnny himself was a prominent player at county and intercounty level. In recent years […]
AS IT WAS BACK THEN – February 2000
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Top handballers honoured at Rosslare Municipal District civic awards
Report by AOB Two of Wexford’s handball stars were among those honoured at the annual Rosslare Municipal District (RMD) civic awards held recently in Johnstown Castle. 2023 All Ireland masters double winner David Stanners and youthful Taghmon star Mark Doyle had their achievements recognised at a ceremony which highlighted the skills and talents of people […]
Wexford’s loss is Ireland’s gain as Marguerite Gore leaves to take up new position as GAA Handball Regional Development Officer
Wexford GAA Handball lost one of its brightest officials recently when Marguerite Gore stepped down from her role as County Coaching Officer to take up a full time position with GAA Handball Ireland. The announcement earlier this year that the GAA had sanctioned the creation of three new Regional Development Officers was welcomed throughout the […]
Wexford GAA Handball and Wexford Credit Union form new partnership for county adult softball championships
Wexford GAA Handball is delighted to announce that Wexford Credit Union is to become the title sponsor for this years county adult softball singles and doubles championships. The partnership strenghtens the Credit Union support for a truly Irish sport and reinforces its committment to the local and wider community. From a handball perspective the deal […]
David Stanners Painting & Decorating continues its sponsorship of the county adult softball (60×30) singles leagues
David Stanners, who sponsored last year’s county adult softball (60×30) singles league through his company David Stanners Painting & Decorating, has been announced as sponsor for this year’s event. The 10-division competition got underway recently and has a total of 69 entries. The announced was made at Ballymitty during the week and County Vice-Chairperson Barry […]
Acme Blinds & Commercial Products announced as sponsor for the county juvenile softball championships and leagues
Long time supporter of Wexford GAA Handball, Acme Blinds & Commercial Products, has been announced as sponsor for the upcoming county juvenile softball championships and leagues. After sponsoring several adult events in recent years the company has now decided to support the juveniles on this occasion and this was warmly welcomed by County Youth Officer, […]
Piercestown handballer Barry Stone enjoys big race riding win at Punchestown
Pictures courtesy of RTE Racing
A record entry for county competitions show that softball is thriving in Wexford
The unique sound of the alleycracker is about to be heard once more throughout the county as the softball (60×30) season gets underway. The popularity of the ‘Big Red’ has never wavered in Wexford and even after another long and very successful season on the 4-wall (40×20) courts of Ireland, the handballers of the county […]