GAA notes by The Villager
Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Kerry made to work hard for win
The Waterford Minor Footballers travelled to the Kingdom last week for the Munster Minor Football semi-final and although beaten they came away with heads held high. This was a game where the pundits were giving the Deise very little chance against a Kerry outfit of which much is expected. That said Waterford while playing second fiddle for much of the game did have opportunities and belied their outsider tag with a determined display which saw the visitors make a real game of it. Kerry opened with the wind at their back but two points from Waterford's Conor Gleeson showed that this John Kiely outfit were certainly not going to be rolled over. The Kingdom, so called aristocrats of football got a huge breakthrough at midway of the half when the very impressive Jack Sauvage
Across the Back by Booter
Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Paul O'Brien steps down as Blues crash to Wexford
waterford united 0 - 1 Wexford youths
Waterford United's dismal season took another turn for the worse on Friday night last when they lost for a second time to Wexford Youths this season. The previous week they turned in a dreadful display away to Mervue United and supporters were hoping that the team would bounce back from that defeat but sadly this latest outing was every bit as bad. In fact in many ways it was even worse.
To date a total of nine goals have been scored by the current team and on this occasion they did not even trouble the visiting goalkeeper once. Were it not for some fine saves by Craig Hyland and an excellent display by central defender Gavin Kavanagh the final score could very easily have run into a
Blues News
Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Blues Accept Manager's Resignation
As you'll have read elsewhere in this issue, Waterford United announced last Saturday that it had accepted the resignation of manager Paul O'Brien, tendered just prior to what was a disappointing and lacklustre defeat to Wexford Youths on Friday night. The resignation brought to an end almost two years at the helm for O'Brien, the highlight of which, without doubt, was the run to the play-offs last season, going so agonisingly close to promotion, but just coming up short at the final hurdle. All at the club wish to thank Paul for five years of hard work and dedication to the cause, as manager, first team coach, and in charge of the U20s, and wish him well whatever path his future career may take. The Blues also stated that they envisage a role for Paul within the
Athletics by the All Rounder
Tuesday, 21st May 2013
Lots of Munster schools titles won
Athletes from Waterford Schools had many wins and second and third placings at the AViVA Munster Schools Track and Field Championship finals at Cork IT Track on Saturday last. Best performance of the day came from Orlaith O'Brien Ursuline Convent as she won the junior javelin title with a record throw of 39.70 metres beating the old record set 33 years ago by almost 4 metres. Niamh Mc Nichol Stella Maris Tramore in finishing second in the intermediate 200 metres in 24.88 seconds achieved a qualifying time for the European Youth Olympic . At senior level Paul Murphy St Augustine's won both the 200 and 400 metres senior titles the latter in a personal best time of 49.54 seconds which was most impressive. Two sisters from St Augustine's both won pole vault titles Alison O'Connor
Tramore Hill Challenge
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
Sunday 16th June 2013
The Tramore Hill Challenge is a one of a kind cycle event in Ireland that takes place on the steep hill of Tramore' s main street on Sunday 16th June 2013. After a gap of a year the Tramore Hill challenge returns for its second event and is planned for many years to come. The Tramore Hill Challenge will test rider' s skills when they battle with the legendary steep hill of Tramore' s Upper Strand Street and Main Street. It is not just the elite cyclist being targeted; this is an event for all the family: distances will vary per age group and all the kids under 12 will receive a certificate of completion. Adults will race up the whole length of Upper Strand Street & Main street to win the coveted King and Queen of
Waterford triathlon club
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
Joey Hannon Triathlon
Six WTC members travelled to the University of Limerick campus on Sunday 28th April to compete in Limerick Triathlon Clubs annual sprint and olympic distance triathlons. It was a pool based triathlon with some 600 competitors competing for valuable National Series points. Shane Scadding and Anne Hennebry competed in the olympic distance, completing 30 lengths of the pool (1,500m), a 40km bike leg, finished off with a 10km run. Despite swimming an extra two lengths (not his fault) and falling off his bike in transition, Shane finished in 2:02:48 in 10th place overall and won his age group (again!). Anne also had an excellent race and finished in 2:42.36, also winning her age group. In the sprint distance race (Swim 750m, Bike 20km, run 5km) Kieran Jackson finished 3rd overall in 1:00:58. Other WTC members who finished an
Showjumping
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
Top class show jumping at Sunday' s Aglish Gymkhana
A host of Ireland' s top show jumping horses and riders will descend on the West Waterford village of Aglish this Sunday, as the annual Aglish Charity Gymkhana takes place. Always one of the highlights on the equestrian calendar, the Aglish Gymkhana was named National Show of the Year in 2010 and Waterford/Tipperary show of the year in 2012.
The highlight in the main arena will be the second round of the Connolly' s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League with €2,000 up for grabs. Tadgh Beecher from Tallow, Co. Waterford riding Loughnatusa Blakeney claimed the opening round of the league at Ballylawn, and he will be among the favourites to lift the trophy at Aglish, but with three Waterford riders at the top of the standings last time out, Beecher is just
Kilcohan Park Greyhound Notes By Fast Breaker
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
Pillar-to-Post win for Gymstar Jumbo
Last Saturday night' s card showcased the semi-finals of the O Mahony Family, Portlaw A4 event, the final of a Novice marathon stake plus the semi-finals of the Remember Billy Ryan and John Davis A2 event.
The Tommy Mahoney owned Gymstar Jumbo (Crash-Ma Ma Blue) was dispatched as the 4/5 market leader to capture the marathon decider and the Model County dog did not disappoint leading all the way from trap five in a smart 40.72. Coming away in front ' Gymstar' never saw another rival as he kicked clear of Brunswick Reg. Despite staying wide on the bends ' Gymstar' freewheeled to a six lengths success over a running on Pronto Aideen.
Upcoming Events
Saturday May 18th
Benefit meeting for Waterford GAA County Board. (Training Funds); Final
Athletics County Championships in Kilmacow
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
Day 1 of the County Waterford Juvenile and Junior Championships were held at the Complex in Kilmacow on Sunday as the RSC was unavailable due to new track being laid and it was a very successful fixture, While Waterford AC and Ferrybank AC captured the major share of the spoils West Waterford Tramore, KCK and An Ghaeltacht/Ard Mhor did well also.Trebles were recorded by Tholm Reddy West Waterford u 18 and Jack Corcoran Waterford AC under 10 , doubles were had by Cormac Mc Cann u 16, Paul Murphy u 18, Mollie Huthinson u 14 , Tom Gallagher u 13, Paula Igwee u 11, Richard Lucas junior all Ferrybank, Niamh Brenner u 9, Sarah Jacob u 12 Victory Eddy u 11 all three Waterford AC, Ellen Boylan KCK u 10. The County Board wish to thank the Kilmacow Complex Committee
Bowling Mackle and Coppinger impress at Fenor with superb bowling display
Wednesday, 15th May 2013
By Gene Hourihan
Fenor road bowling followers were treated to an awesome display by two of the top exponents of the game, Armagh' s Thomas Mackle and Cork' s Martin Coppinger on Sunday last. The two competitors graciously accepted the Waterford club' s open day invitation, to show case their skills and they certainly didn' t disappoint in this well anticipated exhibition score. With a stake of €2,300, the score started at the Church gate and after three good opening throws over the starting straight both players were virtually tied at the bottom of Sonny' s hill, a new record for this stretch of road. From there on it was neck and neck, with both players giving it their all up Sonny' s hill and reaching Currans in another two throws.
Local bowlers noted with interest the two competitors approach to the
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