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Father figure of the GAA in Waterford passes away
There was a massive GAA-dominated gathering for the removal of former president, Mr Pat Fanning, in Waterford City last night (Monday).
Waterford 1-12; Limerick 1-11
Whisper it quietly but following last Saturday’s fantastic one point victory over Limerick, Waterford are actually in prime position to push on and secure an historic promotion to Division 3.
Westmeath 1-10; Waterford 1-8
Waterford’s ladies’ unbeaten run in the Bord Gais Energy National League came to an abrupt end when they went down by two points to Westmeath in Moate last Saturday.
Dungarvan CBS 1-16; Colaiste Eanna (Dublin) 1-10
Determined Dungarvan CBS, fresh from their recent Munster Final victory over St Paul’s Community School, advanced to this year’s All-Ireland senior colleges.
Waterpark 18; Young Munster 0
With the dye cast in the previous final, the pressure was on the Under 19s to also deliver the goods against Young Munster.
Bohemians 1; Waterford Crystal 0
Pat Fitzgerald was the hero for Bohemians in this exciting game played at Ben Wadding Park on Thursday night last.
Heads on the block
Irony will probably have it that Justin McCarthy’s last stand as Limerick hurling manager could have been in Fraher Field, of all places, last Sunday.
High interest rate in United uprising
Alex Ferguson’s “load of rubbish” denial that he is supportive of the Red Knights’ bid to buy Manchester United should be viewed against the positive piece Hugh McIlvanney wrote.