Author: PJ Daly

Billy Howlin was one of the most gifted forwards to play club football in Wexford. When playing for his club, Sarsfields and the Wexford Co. Team, he was outstanding in his…

Paddy Kehoe always remained a true Glynn-Barntown man, even though he left the area in the late 60’s to seek his luck further afield. He always remained a Glynn man,…

Tommy Hynes played for 15 years with the Volunteers Footballers from 1968 to 1983. At midfield, he was a tower of strength with his ebullient style of play. He was…

Nick Hayes was an excellent full back for Our Lady’s Island in both codes for a number of years. He was an astute assessor of play and how to mark…

Jim Foley from 1965 to 1971, was a pivotal figure in the defence for the Faythe Harriers Hurling club. Unfortunately for the club, he received an injury to his eye…

Jimmy Carr was an outstanding Hurler in his day playing with several teams in the County and also with Fr.Murphy’s, Birmingham. He also was a top class official in the…

In the 60’s, a large number of Án Garda Síocháná arrived in Wexford from most counties to serve in the force. Among those who arrived in the mid 60’s was…

Tom Byrne, known far and wide as Thompson, was in his football career, one of the finest half backs to play at club level in Wexford, with Castletown in football,…

Vincent Codd was born in 1938 and was educated at Rathnure N.S.. His Boyhood Hero like so many others, was - Nickey Rackard R.I.P.. His career playing the game was…

There are few superlatives that have not been used to describe the performances of - Brigid Doyle (nee Kehoe) - over the course of her brilliant camogie career. She was…