Wayne O'Gorman works wonders for Wicklow Hurling
Wicklow carved out a memorable first victory over a fancied Laois outfit at Arklow on Sunday with corner-forward Wayne O'Gorman rattling the visitors net in each half for the killer scores.
Wicklow Surprise Leaders in NHL Division 2A
Wicklow were the surprise leaders in Division 2A after they shocked Damien Fox's Laois side by beating them 2-12 to 1-12 in Arklow Sunday afternoon.
Hopes Fade for O’Dwyer's Wicklow After Wexford Defeat
A goal against the wind and against the run of play eight minutes from the break was the score that decided this hard-fought but low-scoring game at Aughrim on Sunday.
Hurley makes Bray move
Bray Wanderers manager Eddie Gormley has signed midfielder Stephen Hurley on a season-long loan from Premier Division rivals UCD.
Walsh Wicklow Transfer on Hold Due to Application Error
The controversial move by the Carlow midfielder to Mick O'Dywer's new county forced the Leinster Council to bring a scheduled meeting forward to deliberate on the issue.
Wexford Trumps O'Dwyer's Wicklow in Division 2B
The honeymoon is clearly over for Mick O'Dwyer after his Wicklow shipped their second successive reverse, losing to Wexford 0-6 to 1-6 in Division 2B.
Carlow stalls Walsh's Wicklow debut
Thomas Walsh has been blocked from lining out for Bray Emmets, after learning that his transfer will not go through until next Tuesday night at the earliest due to confusion over his address.
Paddy Power pays out €500,000 to Ireland fans
Not only have Ireland already beaten England, they’ve also already won the Triple Crown. That’s according to bookies Paddy Power who are PAYING OUT A DAY EARLY on all bets placed on Ireland to beat England AND on Ireland to win the Triple Crown.
Paddy Power's Football Roundup
This weekend marks the arrival of the business end of the football season with the first trophy of the year to be decided in the Carling Cup. Many people have dismissed this cup in the past but that’s not true in the eyes of punters and a clash between Arsenal and Chelsea will have everyone tucking into their betting this afternoon as well as their Sunday roasts.
Wicklow Boxer James Moore on a Mission
Unbeaten Wicklow middleweight James Moore is now 10-0 after a successful search and destroy mission on Edson Aguirre at the Plattduetsche Park restaurant in Franklin Square, Long Island Friday night. Moore, who had not been in action since September, dispelled any rumors of ring rustiness with a clinical performance, knocking Aguirre down in the second before stopping the fight in the third.
Wicklow send Royals Running
There was a surprise outcome to the National Hurling League Division 2A clash at Páirc Tailteann with favourites Meath outpointed by Wicklow. After the sides were level three times in the opening 10 minutes, Wicklow took control and a sequence of scores from sharpshooter Jonathan O'Neill put them in control.
Arklow's James Moore Wins Again with KO
The "Standing Room Only" crowd, in excess of 1,100, crammed their way into the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant - turned boxing arena - last night in support of young, talented Irish middleweight hopeful James Moore. Moore, a native of Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, now fights out of Queens, NY and has amassed a huge following.
Kenny completes Bray return
Ray Kenny has rejoined Bray Wanderers from Shamrock Rovers, eight years after helping the Seagulls to the FAI Cup crown.
Cavan Secure Victory Over Wicklow
Cavan secured their first Division 2B victory Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday night when they comfortably accounted for Mick O'Dwyer's side.
Bray boxer wins Young Sports Star of the Year award
Ireland's newest international star scored a fantastic double success for women in sport when Bray boxer Katie Taylor won the Pádraig Power Young Sports Star of the Year award.
Wicklow's goal spree sinks Antrim
Wicklow continued their onward march under Mick O'Dwyer when they claimed their third scalp from four starts in their opening Division 2B game at Aughrim.
Byrne's Return Helps Four-Goal Wicklow Win
Wicklow got off to a great NFL start with a big win over Antrim at Aughrim on Sunday and it was Shillelagh stalwart Keith Byrne, returning to the fold for the first time in six years, who started the goal rush that blew Antrim off course in this keenly contested match.
Three-goal Gill helps Wicklow to win
Tommy Gill found the net three times for Wicklow as they downed Antrim 4-09 to 1-10 in Aughrim. In Mick O'Dwyer's first league game at the helm, the Garden County recorded only their second victory in the competition since last March as the diminutive Gill stood out at right corner forward.
Williams makes Bray move
Eircom League title-winning goalkeeper Steve Williams has signed for Bray Wanderers on a free transfer. Williams’s contract at Shelbourne expired at the end of the club’s championship-winning season in November.
Loughgall move for Bray pair
Irish Premier League strugglers Loughgall United have swooped to sign Michael Roche and Darren Lacey from eircom League side Bray Wanderers.
Bray Champion Boxer Wins again
Katie Taylor took less than one minute to dispatch Czech fighter Teresa Lukasov at the Gort Boxing club in Galway last weekend as she prepares for her upcoming meeting with Finland's Eva Walstrom at the Stadium in Dublin on February 2.
Strong Dublin start finishes off Wicklow
A blistering start which saw them leap into a 0-5 to 0-1 just after the first half helped propel Dublin to a convincing 0-15 to 1-5 O’Byrne Cup semi-final win over Wicklow at Aughrim.
Wicklow maintain winning run
Mick O’Dwyer’s Wicklow maintained their winning run in this year’s O’Byrne Cup with a hard-fought win over Wexford in front of 2,000 fans at Aughrim.
Second win for Micko's Wicklow
Mick O'Dwyer watched his Wicklow troops chalk up win number two of their season in weather-beaten Aughrim this afternoon, as they beat Wexford 0-07 to 0-05 in this O'Byrne Cup quarter-final.
Micko hails ’new’ Wicklow
New Wicklow boss Mick O’Dwyer says that the Garden County has turned a new leaf and are now prepared to fight to the finish.
Wicklow Begin Well in O’Dwyer Debut
Almost 4,000 fans turned up for the meeting of Wicklow and Carlow in the O’Byrne Cup at Aughrim and witnessed an impressive 1-12 to 2-6 for the homesters under new boss Mick O’Dwyer.
Bray swoop for defender Delaney
Bray Wanderers manager Eddie Gormley has made a significant addition to his squad for the 2007 season by signing experienced central defender Clive Delaney from Derry City.
3,000 Turn Up in Aughrim for Mick O'Dwyer's First Match
3,000 people were in Aughrim for Mick O'Dwyer's first match,, which they claimed 1-12 to 2-6. O'Dwyer was asked about the importance of a winning start and noted that already he had emulated Wicklow's performance in 2006. Next weekend Wicklow play Wexford in the second round of the O'Byrne Cup.
Mitchell looking forward to the hurling season
New Wicklow hurling manager John Mitchell, certainly does not regard taking on the job as being a poisoned chalice but rather as a job of work to be done and he cannot wait to get started on inter-county action.
15th Win for Wicklow Cyclist
Wicklow rider Robin Seymour successfully defended his cyclo-cross crown at today’s national championships, beating 2004/2005 winner Roger Aiken to take a remarkable fifteenth career victory at the discipline.
Wicklow duo suspended for three months
Two players, one from Glenealy and the other from St Patrick's, have been suspended for 12 weeks after being sent off in a Wicklow IHC semi-final that sparked an unseemly row in the car park after the game.
Bray Wanderers avoid bottom in gritty draw
In a heated affair at Dalymount Park last night, Bray Wanderers kept their hopes of avoiding finishing bottom in the eircom Premier League with a gritty draw against Bohs, writes Neil Ahern.
Bray Wanderers Allocated a Further €115,000
Mr. Dick Roche, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has welcomed the allocation of an additional €115,000 under the Rapid Scheme to Bray Wanderers Football Club.
’Extent of indiscipline in Wicklow overstated’ - ref
The referee involved in the recent Wicklow Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final clash between St. Patrick’s and Glenealy says the lot of the men in black in the Garden County has actually got easier in recent years.
Wicklow hurling fracas under investigation
Wicklow GAA officials have postponed their intermediate hurling semi-final replay indefinitely after setting up a special investigation to try to discipline those involved in the frightening post-match fracas that marred the drawn game.
Bray woman reaches top of World Amateur Boxing rankings
Back-to-back European Lightweight champion Katie Taylor from Bray, Co. Wicklow, has punched her way to number one spot in the latest World Amateur Boxing rankings for October.
New Clubhouse for Bray Wheelers
Bray Wheelers Cycling Club officially opened it's new clubhouse on Saturday, 4th November. A huge turnout of people from the general cycling fraternity, along with club members were out in force when Club President, Mr. Paddy Martin unveiled the commemorative plaque. It was a nostalgic moment for the club as many of it's former greats were present.
Wicklow County Board launch investigation
The Wicklow County Board are to launch an investigation into an incident during the county IHC semi final between Glenealy and St Patrick’s after a photographer was alleged assaulted.
Bray deny Derry at the Brandywell
Derry City's failure to overcome relegation-threatened Bray Wanderers in a scoreless draw at the Brandywell could prove costly, as the eircom League season draws to a close.
Micko begins Wicklow search
Mick O'Dwyer has selected a training panel of 70 players, as his bid to turn the Wicklow footballers into contenders for next year's Leinster championship begins in earnest.
Flare-up follows Wicklow hurling match
The Wicklow GAA County Board looks set to launch an investigation into reports that fighting flared between rival factions after a Wicklow IHC semi-final at Arklow.
Rugby: Dissappointing performance for Arklow in Leinster League
Tullow Rugby Club continued their excellent run in the Leinster League with a convincing win over a disappointing Arklow outfit in a tempestuous match at Blackgates, Tullow on Sunday last.
St Patrick's Athletic beat Bray Wanderers 5-1
Anto Murphy's first Premier Division goals for St Patrick's Athletic gave them the best preparation ahead of next weeks FAI Cup semi final clash with Shamrock Rovers as they beat Bray Wanderers 5-1.
Wicklow champions crash to Moorefield
Kildare champions Moorefield qualified for the second round of the Leinster club football championship with this solid victory over the Wicklow champions at Aughrim on Sunday.
Saints crush awful Bray Wanderers
ST Patrick's Athletic put aside their FAI Carlsberg Cup distractions to hammer Bray Wanderers at Richmond Park.
Avondale win appeal
Avondale are through to the Wicklow senior hurling championship semi-finals after winning an appeal to the Leinster Council after a fixtures walk-over row.
Wicklow “Marathon Virgin” Ready for Big Day
Halloween will take on a special significance for one Wicklow man this year, for if all goes to plan, come 31st October, “Marathon Virgin” Frank Scanlan will have a special costume to wear – his official Marathon finishers t-shirt and medal!
Wicklow trial cancelled due to huge turnout
New Wicklow football manager Mick O’Dwyer was forced to abandon plans to hold his first trial last Saturday after 121 players arrived in Aughrim.
Mick O’Dwyer to take charge in Wicklow
Mick O’Dwyer has sensationally agreed to take charge of the Wicklow football team and will be unveiled as the county’s new manager next week.
Bray sink Cork's title hopes
Damien Richardson conceded champions Cork City won’t now retain their title as Andrei Georgescu scored twice inside three second half minute to lift Bray off the foot of the table with a first win in 15 games.
Bray leave it late to tie with UCD
Bray Wanderers looked set to drop all three points as UCD lead until the 90th minute in this eircom Premier Division at the Carlisle Grounds on Sunday.
Bray push Kildare out of FAI Cup
Paul Caffrey's goal put Bray into the third round of the FAI Cup. Kildare County's dreadful home record continued as Paul Caffrey fired home with just 14 minutes to put Bray into the last 16 of the FAI Carlsberg Cup at Station Road.
Fox saves Bray in second half
Premier Division Bray Wanderers needed to come from behind twice – including a last-gasp equalizer from Stephen Fox deep into injury-time – to preserve their FAI Carlsberg Cup hopes against Kildare County of the First Division on Friday night.
Caretaker Managers for Wicklow County Football Team Appointed
Selector Jimmy Callaghan from Blessington and adviser Gerry Grehan from St Jude's in Dublin have been appointed as caretaker managers of Wicklow's county football team in the wake of the resignation of Hugh Kenny.
Four-goal Carlow demolish Wicklow
Classy Carlow subjected woeful Wicklow to a 4-9 to 0-12 Leinster SFC hammering at wet and wintry Wexford Park last Sunday. After the match, a despondent Wicklow manager Hugh Kenny tendered his resignation, with immediate effect, leaving his team in real turmoil with the qualifiers looming.
Kenny steps down as Wicklow manager
Hugh Kenny has stepped down as manager of the Wicklow senior footballers following Sunday's Leinster SFC first round defeat by Carlow.
Wicklow name Leinster championship side
Wicklow have handed Leinster championship debuts to three players for their clash with Carlow at Wexford Park on Sunday, May 21st.
Bray Wanderers score crucial Premier Division win
Wesley Charles' first goal in over a year helped beleaguered Bray Wanderers to a 1-0 win over fellow-strugglers Longford Town in the eircom Premier League.
Bray Wanderers desperate for first win
Bottom club Bray Wanderers will be desperate for their first win of the season against a Longford Town side that have yet to hit top form themselves.
