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Irish Independent
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Brilliant Busher bags Premier prize as Wexford Football League player of the year awards are handed out
The Forth Celtic attacker beat off stiff competition from fellow Wexford Oscar Traynor All-Ireland winners Alan Rhodes (North End United) and Conor Casserly (Gorey Rangers) to take the coveted prize. Niall Harney of Corach Ramblers won the Division 1 gong following a sterling season for the Neil O'Sullivan Cup winners, with Pa O'Shea of Ajax Athletic and Matty Kavanagh (Courtown Hibs) the other nominees. Tombrack United's James Coleman was the star man in Division 2, getting the nod ahead of Cloughbawn's Owen Furlong and Tadhg Brohan of Rosslare Rangers. Noel Roche of champions Bree United got the Division 3 prize, with Cillian Thomas (New Ross Town) and Dillon Shannon (Shamrock Rovers) also shortlisted. The prolific Danny O'Reilly was recognised for his displays for Division 3A and Billy Browne Cup double winners Rosslare Strand as he picked up the award ahead of Conor Byrne (Blackwater FC) and Aaron Moorehouse (Ferns United). The evergreen Anthony Hayes of Forth Celtic collected another ornament for the mantelpiece after leading Forth Celtic to Division 4 honours, pipping Abram O'Neill of St. Cormac's and Cushinstown's Nicky Sinnott. Shay Doyle of Division 4A champions Rosslare Rangers was rewarded for his efforts in helping his side to the title, while Andrew Doyle of Bridge Rovers and Dillon Nolan (Caim United) were also in the frame. Chris Atkinson of Castledockrell Newpark United won the Division 5 prize, with Tombrack United's Brian Hancock and Conor Twomey of St. Leonards also in the running. Castledockrell Newpark United picked up their second award of the night when Under-19 League prize went to Brian Roban, with Philly Yeates of Gorey Rangers and Cian Redmond of North End United also nominated. A Sky Blues player was chosen as they top performer in the Youths Premier Division, with North End captain Troy Sinnott receiving the accolade ahead of Alex Carton (Camolin Celtic) and Noah Byrne (Gorey Rangers). The Youths Division 1 prize went the way of Callum Fowler of Wexford Albion, a key component of their title winning side as his goals helped them to the crown with a 100 per cent record. Jamie Culleton of runners-up Rosslare Rangers and Richie Goff (Kilmore United) were the other nominees. Top scorer Oisín Mullally picked up the Youths Division 2 award for his major contribution in Campile United's title win. John Gaul of Corach Ramblers and Cormac Martin of Cushinstown were also shortlisted. Conor Byrne of Tombrack United took the plaudits in Youths Division 3, with Nick Marcenko of Courtown Hibs and Abram O'Neill also in the reckoning. In Youths Division 4 Jamie Curran of Enniscorthy Town took the honours ahead of Larry Sludds (Bree United) and Seán Stamp (St. Joseph's). Goal machine Alex Devereux of Gorey Rangers was feted with the Youths Division 5 award, while Conor Ryan of Cloughbawn and Cian Meleady of Killenagh Wanderers made the top three. Finally, the Pat Whitty Special Merit award went to Billy O'Sullivan of Enniscorthy United for his massive contribution to the game in the county.
Irish Independent
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford FC legend on the scoresheet in local derby Over-35 victory
In O'Brien's Transport Group A, there was a top of the table clash as Cloughbawn hosted Corach Ramblers. Both sides had convincing wins in the first round. After 70 pulsating minutes where each team had spells of dominance, neither could find the back of the net and had to be content with a share of the spoils. In the other game in this group, Shelburne entertained Duncannon and a contest with loads of chances saw Thomas Connick put the home side in front just before half-time. Duncannon pushed hard for the equalizer in the second-half and it arrived with five minutes to go thanks to Barry Molloy, and that's how the game finished. In Crystal Script Engraving Group B a keenly-contested derby saw Crossabeg take on Ballymurn Celtic. And it was the away side who secured the three points and the bragging rights as goals from Manuel Jean and Shane Campbell put them 2-0 ahead before Nicky Whitty pulled one back late in the game for Crossabeg. All Blacks made the short journey to Horetown to play Taghmon and returned home with the three points after coming from a goal down early on to run out deserving 2-1 winners. Shane Power was on target for the home side with Justin Morgan and Jamie Codd scoring for the visitors. In Group C, Forth Celtic made the journey to Rosslare Strand with both sides in search of their first win. And it was Celtic who returned home with the three points thanks to goals from Colin Stafford with a double and Keith Murphy. Barry Byrne struck a consolation goal for the Strand. Rosslare Rangers made the trip to Kilmore worthwhile as they picked up their second win in as many weeks with goals from Paul Culleton and Danny Furlong. In South East Vegetables Group D, St. Joseph's moved clear at the top after a very convincing 4-0 win at home to Arklow Town. Their goals came from Shane Grannell with a brace, Micko Farrington and Paddy Fennell. In the other game, Gorey travelled to Courtown Hibs and took the lead just after half-time through a John Lavery header, but it was shortlived as Wes Fitzpatrick had the home side level within five mins and that's how the game ended. Fixtures for Friday, May 23 (all 7.30 p.m.) – Group A: Shelburne v. Cloughbawn (Thursday, May 22); Corach Ramblers v. Duncannon; Group B: Crossabeg v. Taghmon United; Ballymurn Celtic v. All Blacks; Group C: Rosslare Rangers v. Forth Celtic; Rosslare Strand v. Kilmore United; Group D: St. Joseph's v. Courtown Hibs; Gorey Celtic v. Arklow Town.
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
New teams on board as Richie Dwyer Over-35 league starts in glorious sunshine
In the O'Brien Transport Group A, Duncannon were back in the league after a year's absence and hosted Cloughbawn. The away side took the win with two goals from Adam Gracz and a Willie Murphy spot-kick. Corach Ramblers entertained Shelburne and the hosts ran out convincing winners on a 3-0 scoreline, with M.J. Doran, Jamie Staunton and Alan Diskin getting the goals. In the Crystal Script Engraving Group B, Ballymurn Celtic entertained Taghmon United and, after an end-to-end game, the sides couldn't be separated. It finished 2-2 with Shane Campbell and Stephen Redmond on target for the home side, while Murt Delaney and Seamie McLoughlin replied for Taghmon. Crossabeg made the short trip down to play new side All Blacks a worthwhile one as they ran out 3-0 winners. Conor Keeling hit a brace and Ciarán Kearney was also on the scoresheet. In the P+C Property Maintenance Group C, Forth Celtic welcomed neighbours Kilmore United to Matt Ennis Park. The visitors returned home with the bragging rights with a 3-1 win. Stevo Redmond, Jay Malone and Bobby Kearney were on the scoresheet and Tom Elmes replied for Forth. In the group's second game, our other new side for this year, Rosslare Strand, travelled the short distance to play Rosslare Rangers. Rangers, the most successful team in the history of the league, had way too much for a severely understrength Strand and ran out 8-1 winners. Danny Furlong (two), Stephen Moran (two) and Warren Broaders were among the goalscorers. In Group D, Arklow played Courtown Hibs and after a hard-fought encounter they ran out 3-1 winners. Willie Kavanagh got a brace and Craig Ledwith was also on the scoresheet, with Wes Fitzpatrick getting the goal for Courtown. ADVERTISEMENT In the group's other game, two goals from John O'Leary and Paul Nangle saw an impressive St. Joseph's pick up three points on the road against a hard-working Gorey Celtic side. The league would like to wish a speedy recovery to Alan O'Neill from Arklow who sustained a serious ankle injury, and to John Fitzpatrick from Taghmon who broke his wrist. Best wishes men and hopefully you will be back in action soon. Fixtures for Friday, May 16 (all 7.30 p.m.) – Group A: Shelburne v. Duncannon; Cloughbawn v. Corach Ramblers; Group B: Crossabeg v. Ballymurn Celtic; Taghmon United v. All Blacks; Group C: Rosslare Strand v. Forth Celtic; Kilmore United v. Rosslare Rangers; Group D: Courtown Hibs v. Gorey Celtic; St. Joseph's v. Arklow Town.
