Success for Wexford at National Cross Country Championships

While Kilkenny’s hurlers were trying desperately to hang onto a dominant Tipperary last Sunday, a big squad of Wexford athletes took themselves off to Gowran Demesne in Kilkenny for the…

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Sky-high standards at Leinster Schools Cross Country

Santry Demesne has, in recent years, become home to the Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships. Last Wednesday, the top athletes from schools throughout Leinster came together in this beautiful park…

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Leinster Intermediate & Masters Cross Country & Juvenile Relays, Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum

The stunning Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum was the venue for last Sunday’s Leinster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country which was run in conjunction with the juvenile relays. Hosted by…

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Three Wexford athletes in action at All-Ireland Schools Combined Events

The All-Ireland Schools Combined Events took place on Saturday in Athlone, with athletes from schools throughout the 32 counties vying for national titles and international selection. Three Wexford athletes, having…

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Juvenile, Novice and Junior athletes endure wind, rain and muck at Leinster Championships

A large contingent of athletes travelled from Wexford to Dundalk for last Sunday’s Leinster Novice, Junior & Juvenile (Even Ages) Cross Country Championships. Persistent and heavy rain meant that the…

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Wexford well represented at Leinster School’s Combined Events Championships

Wexford schools turned out in force for last Thursday’s Leinster Schools’ Combined Events Championships held in Abbotstown, Dublin. Combined events has grown hugely in popularity, with younger athletes, especially, welcoming…

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Mr Oil Wexford Juvenile (even ages), Junior and Novice Cross Country Championships

Last Sunday’s Mr Oil Wexford Juvenile (even ages), Junior and Novice Cross Country Championships in Coolgreany got the county’s winter season off to a flying start. The balmy conditions, with…

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Wexford Athletes on form at final weekend of National Juvenile Championships

Wexford athletes enjoyed spectacular success in Tullamore last weekend at the concluding stages of the Irish Life Health National Juvenile T&F Championships. The sweltering conditions meant that there were frequent…

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