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Enniscorthy track – Niall wins national rugby award running behind schedule! The first phase of the Enniscorthy Sports Hub consisting of an international standard running track was constructed in 2015. Phase 2 of the project consisting of a sports equipment storage area, changing rooms, toilets, showers and a small office was granted funding of €300,000 from the Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport in 2020 with construction work due to start in late 2021. That timeline is unfortunately well behind schedule. Approval of tender documents has been received from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, so Wexford County Council is now proceeding with that tender. The Sports Hub facility is being well used by individuals and sports clubs around the county who appreciate the benefits of this international-standard facility here in Enniscorthy. n
Still time to row in with Edermine Ferry Congrats to Enniscorthy’s Niall Parker who received the AIL 2C Player of the Year at the Energia Awards last month. Niall is pictured receiving his award from Ireland’s rugby manager Andy Farrell.
These longer evenings are the perfect time to head down to the river and get some fresh air in your lungs. Edermine Ferry Rowing Club is back in the full swing of training and eagerly looking forward to the long-overdue return of regattas this summer. This welcoming club is still accepting new members so please feel free to fill in the membership form on the link below: https://linktr.ee/edermineferry n
Soccer success Congratulations to Shamrock Rovers Youths who won the Wexford Youth Cup Final last month. Congrats also to Ajax – winners of division 2. And to Bree United who were 2-1 winners, after extra-time, over Ballymurn Celtic in the Billy Browne Cup. Congrats to Moyne Rangers’ Conor Bruce on winning the Wexford Premier Division Player of the Year Award. This is the fourth year in a row that a Moyne Rangers player has won that award following James Peare (twice) and John Peare. Conor was recognised by his peers for his ability, work rate and commitment over the season. n
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Look out for the special tribute video to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nickey Rackard. It was published on all Wexford GAA social media channels on April 28th (Rackard's birthday). Great credit due to all involved in the making of it. n
