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Ryan’s men come through first test

The Munster Express — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:04 +0000

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Waterford are through to the semi-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup after a six-point victory over the students of UCC in Carriganore last Sunday afternoon.

In what was Michael Ryan’s first competitive match in charge, his players produced a hot and cold performance that was enough to see off a UCC team who rested several regulars ahead of thisT hursday’s

Waterford IT to face UCD and Cork IT in Fitzgibbon Cup

The Munster Express — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:17 +0000

Fitzgibbon Cup champions UL have been paired with city rivals Limerick IT and St Patrick’s Drumcondra in Group C of the 2012 Competition as they bid to defend their crown in the competition’s centenary year.

This year’s competition continues with the round-robin format which has proven so successful in recent years, with four groups of three teams each.

The first round of matches is to be played on Thursday, February 2.

Munster Club Championship draw is kind to County Board

The Munster Express — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:40:37 +0000

The draws for the 2012 Munster Club Championships have been kind to the Waterford County Board and allows for some leeway were local championships to run late.

In Senior Hurling, Waterford’s champions were awarded a bye to the semifinals where they will play the Clare Champions on November 11 Clare.

SFC play-off delay frustrates players

Dermot Keyes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:57:34 +0000

That Christmas is approaching and the Waterford Senior Football Championship still hasn’t been completed represents an incredulous and lamentable state of affairs.

The long-awaited relegation play-off between Saint Saviours and Ballinameela, due to be played in Kilmacthomas on Friday last, was postponed last Tuesday.

It prompted our Saint Saviours wordsmith to pen the following: “Once again, and it should come as no surprise, the Waterford County Board has treated the normal club player with disdain and disrespect with the proposed postponement of last Friday’s relegation fixture.

Western Board must be maintained, says Chair

Thomas Keane — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:56:56 +0000

In his first address to the Western Convention as Divisional Chairman, Eddie Cunningham urged club delegates to vote against the Strategic Plan when such time comes.

In a wide ranging address to delegates at last Thursday evening’s Western Board Convention in Dungarvan, the Tallow man didn’t believe such a proposal would be in West Waterford GAA’s best interests.

“One part of the Strategic Plan is to abolish the Divisional Boards,” he said.

“I strongly oppose this as I feel the Western Board has served the county well over the years and will continue to do so in going forward” he warned.

“I strongly urge clubs to resist the motion been passed when it comes before convention in the near future.”

The Chairman was echoing what divisional secretary Pat Grant had to say in his first address to convention.

The Fourmilewater clubman, while commending Waterford City Manager Michael Walsh who was tasked with drawing up the plan said “we must, in my opinion be strong and steadfast in out opposition to these proposals.If it is not broke why fix it?”

Western Board Secretary calls for Deise team cuts

The Munster Express — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:50:25 +0000

In his address to this Thursday evening’s West Waterford GAA Convention, Board Secretary Pat Grant will call for Waterford’s withdrawal from the Munster Junior Football and Intermediate Hurling Championships.

“I believe as a county we should no longer participate in Junior football or intermediate hurling as I believe it is a waste of finances that we do not have and serves no purpose other than holding up championships and disturbing fixtures,” said the Fourmilewater man.

“While I appreciate the high personal demands and commitments of all concerned with inter county teams, we could well be doing irreparable damage to our clubs as evidenced by the fact that clubs are denied the services of their top players for long periods of long periods of time during the peak part of the playing season.”

Waterford interest in provincial series ends

Thomas Keane — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:37:01 +0000

Ballinameela's Jason McGrath and Cappamore's Jack Campbell pictured in action during their Munster Junior A Hurling Semi-Final, at Cappamore gaa grounds. Picture: Michael Kiely.

Cappamore (Limerick) 3-10; Ballinameela 2-6

Cappamore showed no side effects of having to play two games in the space of 60 hours when accounting for a Ballinameela side needed three attempts to reach this stage of the competition.

The home side began in whirlwind fashion and raced into a 1-5 to 0-0 lead after just 15 minutes, the goal coming from Andy Murphy who was to add another crucial score later in the game.

Ballinameela’s first score of the game came after 16 minutes when Jim Curran, their most impressive attacking player in the opening half, hit the net to cut the Limerick side’s advantage to five.

Wateford’s ‘Wonder Years’ captured in stunning new book

The Munster Express — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:34:45 +0000

Priced €15, ‘The Wonder Years’ is available from December 1st from local stockists.

‘The Wonder Years’, a unique photographic retrospective encompassing Waterford’s inter-county hurling fortunes between 2002 and 2011, has just been published.

The 76-page publication, the end product of a collaboration between photographer Michael Kiely and journalist Jamie O’Keeffe (once of this parish), will be launched at Eason Dungarvan this Thursday at 6.30pm.

Famous local hurling personalities, some of whom are pictured in the 76-page full colour publication, will be on hand to sign copies at what’s sure to be a well-attended event.

Wateford’s ‘Wonder Years’ captured in stunning new book

The Munster Express — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:52:15 +0000

‘The Wonder Years’, a unique photographic retrospective encompassing Waterford’s inter-county hurling fortunes between 2002 and 2011, has just been published.

Featuring more than 200 of Michael’s photos, it’s bookended by the arrival of Justin McCarthy and the departure of Davy Fitzgerald, whose tenures overlapped.

Rampant Gunners romp to another Deise title

Eddie Kirwan — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:29:44 +0000

Ballygunner captain Pauric Mahony lifts the cup after they defeated Cappoquinn in their U21 A County Hurling Final.

Ballygunner 4-23; Cappoquin 0-10

Ballygunner somewhat atoned for their Munster Senior Club Championship defeat when coasting to their third successive Under-21 County title after a 25-point win over Cappoquin in Carriganore last Sunday.

Gunners skipper Pauric Mahony acknowledged that Cappoquin were very unfortunate that they met the red and black a week after their loss to Na Piarsaigh given the hurt of that defeat.

The scoreline may suggest that this was the easiest of wins for Ballygunner but it doesn’t tell the full story of this county final.