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Enniscorthy track – 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. We understand now that approval of tender documents has been received from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, so Wexford County Council can now proceed to tender later this month. 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
Rapparees/Starlights Presentation
Jim O’Brien, from SPAR Blackwater, presenting John Murray from Wexford Swimming Club with a cheque for €1,000 as part of the SPAR Honour Your Mentor initiative, which was launched by Kellie Harrington to stimulate community spirit and recognise local heroes like John in communities all around Ireland.
Shamrock Rovers Youths reach Final On 27th March, Enniscorthy’s Shamrock Rovers Youths travelled to Dundalk to take on Walshestown FC in the Leinster Youths Cup semi-final, securing a superb victory by 4-1. Unfortunately the club were beaten in the Leinster Final on that same scoreline by St Joseph’s AFC, Sallynoggin. A great achievement nonetheless by Shamrock Rovers Youths to reach that final. n
Above: Chairman Ger McVeigh, Senior hurling Manager Declan Ruth and Senior Football Manager Anthony Russell. Below: Chairman Ger McVeigh and Hurling Manager Declan Ruth present framed photo of Senior Hurling Champions 2021 to Club Sponsor Sam McCauley. Pics: Maria Nolan. See more on pages 102-103.
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.
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