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Coláiste ‘ar fheabhas’ i gcluiche stairúil

Coláiste na nDéise corner back Sean O’ Donovan and goalkeeper Eoin Kearns celebrate victory over De La Salle
Coláiste na nDéise 2-13 De La Salle 1-8 “It was a massive performance again today” – the words of Coláiste na nDéise manager Pat Collins in the aftermath of his side’s reaching a first Dr Harty Cup Final since 2004. That’s putting it mildly, Pat!

Manager Owens confident despite notable absences

Waterford football manager John Owens has expressed his frustration at the lengthy list of injuries he must contend with ahead of this Sunday’s League opener with Clare, including talisman Tommy Prendergast.

Fascinating battle for Division Four looms

Little has separated Waterford and Limerick during their recent meetings in both League and Championship
It seems that whenever Waterford’s footballers have sought to make progress in recent years, Limerick have provided the obstacle standing in the Deise’s way.

‘We’re determined to bounce back in 2012’

Ballygunner’s Munster Club Hurling semi-final defeat is a wholly illogical starting point for a conversation about Waterford’s footballing prospects for 2012, but that’s exactly where a recent chat with JJ Hutchinson began.

Deise boss favours playing All-Ireland final in August

Michael Ryan wants the All-Ireland played in August
New Waterford senior hurling manager Michael Ryan has called for the Inter-County Championship to be completed by August, thus permitting an earlier finish for County Club campaigns.

Deise County Board’s €120k deficit revealed at Convention

The seriousness of the Waterford County Board’s financial position was spelled out to delegates attending last Thursday night’s County Convention in Dungarvan. The County Board closes the books on its financial year every October 31st, with this year’s figures revealing an operating deficit of just over €120,000 for the year.

Saviours survive as Ballinameela sink

When this year began, Ballinameela were without doubt considered first and foremost as a football club. They had just enjoyed a tremendous debut year in the Senior Football Championship where they came within a kick of a ball of getting to a county final.

Clonea clinch crown in Carriganore canter

Clonea's Eoin Walsh and Saint Oliver's Brendan McGuire pictured in action during their U21b hurling County Final clash at Carraiganore. Picture: Michael Kiely.
Clonea won the County Under-21 ‘B’ hurling title with considerable ease when they swept aside the tired challenge of St Olivers

Mid-Waterford mourns loss of an outstanding teacher and exemplary GAA man

A man of sincerity, an outstanding servant to Stradbally GAA Club, an exemplary teacher and a great family man: these were just some of the tributes paid to Sean Ahearne, who passed away on Thursday last.

Saviours make amends in convincing victory

St. Saviour's Joey Phelan and Kilrossanty's Paul Keating pictured in action during their Phelan Cup final at Carraiganore. Picture: Michael Kiely.
After losing the 2011 Final to the same opposition earlier this year, St Saviours made amends by claiming the 2010 Phelan Cup.