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Rampant Rathgormack back in county final

Oct 13, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Defending champions Rathgormack are through to the Waterford SFC final for the sixth year in a row after an emphatic eleven point win over The Nire at Fraher Field (1-19 to 2-5). Jason Curry led the way with nine points while Stephen Curry (1-2), Jason Gleeson (0-4), James Power (0-2) and Conor Murray (0-2) also played starring roles. High fielder Peter Walsh was outstanding at midfield. Jamie Barron was, by far and away, The Nire’s best performer.
"We have learned so much about ourselves" Keeley Corbett Barry on Comeragh character

Oct 11, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Comeragh Rangers seek their first Waterford ladies football title tonight in Fraher Field against arch rivals Ballymacarbry. They have lost ten of the last eleven county finals to the girls in blue but joint captain Keeley Corbett Barry is hoping to get over the line on this occasion. "We have learnt so much about ourselves and we really have developed. The character in the team to constantly regroup is just unbelievable. We have the belief and we have the confidence within ourselves.
Nire set up rematch with Rathgormack

Oct 6, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

The Nire held off a late rally from a Paul Whyte inspired Kilrossanty at Fraher Field on Sunday (2-11 to 1-11) to set up a semi final clash with reigning champions Rathgormack. The Comeragh neighbours have met in last three county finals. In a cracking quarter final, first half goals from Ciaran Walsh and Dylan Guiry gave Derek Lyons' side a seven point lead early in the second half but the green and gold never gave up.
Ballymac back in Waterford ladies football final

Oct 5, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Sport The Ballymacarbry ladies stayed on track for 43 county titles in a row with a 3-10 to 2-1 win against Gaultier in Colligan on Saturday morning. Clare Walsh, Aileen Wall and Ruby Browne all found the net for Mike Guiry's side. Goalkeeper Lauren Fitzpatrick made a second half penalty save from Emma Fitzgerald. Ballymac will meet the winners of Comeragh Rangers and Erin's Own in the county final. Emma Fitzgerald and Róisín Kirwan goaled for Gaultier.
Browne added to Waterford Under 20 set-up

Sep 30, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Sport Tony Browne has joined Ken McGrath's Waterford Under 20 hurling backroom team for 2025. His appointment was confirmed at tonight's county board meeting in Dungarvan. The 1998 Hurler of the Year replaces outgoing coach Dan Shanahan who will link up with Peter Queally's Déise senior set-up next year. Browne worked with the Tipperary seniors for the past two seasons under Liam Cahill as coaching support. Cahill brought him on board with Waterford in 2022.
Gaultier advance in Waterford SFC

Sep 28, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Sport Gaultier are through to the knockout stages of the senior football championship after a 0-15 to 1-9 win over Roanmore at Walsh Park. Late points from JJ Hutchinson, Mark Fitzgerald and Niall McSweeney got Michael Flynn's men over the line in an exciting finish. A controversial Dean Reidy goal brought the sides level for the eighth time with five minutes left. Gaultier goalkeeper David Whitty caught Reidy's point attempt but the umpires adjudged that he carried the ball over the line.
Ladies football race down to four

Sep 27, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Sport The semi finals of the Waterford senior ladies football championship will take place on Sunday afternoon. Defending champions Ballymacarbry put their title on the line against Gaultier in Bushy Park. Ballymac are seeking 43 in a row. The back to back Munster winners lost to Kilkerrin-Clonberne of Galway in the All Ireland final at Croke Park last December. Gaultier won the county intermediate title in 2023.
Kilrossanty cruise into SFC Quarter Finals

Sep 22, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Kilrossanty are through to the quarter finals of the county senior football championship after a facile 1-20 to 1-6 win over Brickey Rangers at Fraher Field on Sunday. Padraig Fitzgerald shot 1-3 for the green and gold while Alan Dunwoody kicked six points. Ten players got on the scoresheet for Ronan Power's side. It was one way traffic from the throw in as Fitzgerald split the posts after just 15 seconds. Former Déise attacker Paul Whyte pulled on the number 32 shirt and started at full forward.
"It's madness to be honest with you" Daithi O Tuathaigh on fixture pile-up

Sep 15, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Sport An Rinn and The Nire will play three Waterford SFC games in the space of eight days. Both management teams expressed their frustration with the fixture pile-up on Saturday night. "I think it's madness to be honest with you," An Rinn selector Daithi O Tuathaigh told WLR Sport after their win over Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. "These are amateur players. We have a match today, a match Wednesday and a match next Saturday. It's just a bit much to ask but we have no choice, we have to play.
Wins for The Nire and An Rinn in SFC

Sep 14, 2024 | wlrfm.com | Tomã¡s McCarthy

Four second half points from Jamie Barron saw The Nire survive a Saturday evening scare from Roanmore in the SFC at a windswept Fraher Field (0-12 to 0-8). The Sky Blues, playing their second ever senior match, led by three at the break after playing with a stiff breeze. They were still two up with thirteen minutes to play. Barron rescued the Ballymacarbry men with four points from play into the road goal. The Nire also needed to bring Conor Gleeson off the bench.