[quote=“cailinlochgarman”]the team that matter St.James’ Ladies are playing against Castlemitchell of Kildare in Leinster Junior Final on Saturday at 2pm … Cmon d James’
having already knocked out Tinahely of Wicklow, St.Margarets of Dublin and Mullingar Shamrocks of Westmeath…[/quote]
Where’s this game on, CLG? Myself and Dunph will probably head along for it.
Jaysus dont do it bandage, the only thing worse than Ladies football is the lower rungs of ladies football. :guns::guns:
Wonderful scenes. 
From The Wexford People:
Sarsfields celebrate special occasion
CELEBRATION WAS the name of the game for the Sarsfields club on Sunday last as their plush new facilities in Pirc Charman were officially opened by G.A.A. President, Christy Cooney.
Members past and present mingled freely with guests, family and friends on a special occasion which will be cherished by the hard-working committee for many years to come.
There was an air of optimism and good cheer throughout the afternoon as club stalwarts from many different eras recalled memories of great days and looked forward to even more success in the future.
And while Christy Cooney rightly praised Sarsfields for its achievements to date, he added that this day marked a ‘new beginning’ for the club and urged even more people to draw inspiration from what they had seen and get involved in a practical way.
Speaking with passion as only a true grassroots G.A.A. official can, the Youghal (Cork) clubman greatly impressed Sarsfields members with his warm, affable nature and his willingness to spend time chatting with young and old alike.
The special guests also included former star Armagh midfielder Jarlath Burns, Chairman of the G.A.A’s 125 committee, who was accompanied by his wife, Suzanne.
Sheamus Howlin, Leinster Council Chairman, was in attendance too along with County Board officers Ger Doyle, Margaret Doyle, Tony Dempsey and Joe O’Shaughnessy.
Master of ceremonies, Billy Dodd, noted that while Sunday marked the end of the club’s off-field development, the quest for new players and members would be never-ending.
Sarsfields finally have a home to call their own, he noted, and special thanks were reserved for the main contractor, Paddy McGee, and his team for bringing the project to fruition.
Others to contribute in rich measure to the clubhouse development were Ger Doyle Plumbing Contractor, Whelan Cleaning Systems Ltd., John Walker Electrical, Nicky Doyle Painters, F.E.S., David Farrell, Mick Carty (Tiler) and Brian Walsh Carpentry.
The great atmosphere on Sunday was helped no end by the presence of Alan Corcoran and the South-East Radio team for a live outside broadcast, while the children were kept entertained with face painting, crazy golf, ball skills, hotdogs and a whole lot more.
The formalities started on an appropriate note when Sarsfields stalwart Jim Crowley planted a tree in memory of all deceased club members.
The official opening of the clubhouse was a joint affair, as Christy Cooney was joined in this pleasant function by long-standing member and Irish Olympic boxing coach, Billy Walsh.
In an emotional address, Billy spoke of how much it meant to him to be among his own people who had always been there for him, after the defeats as well as the victories. He recalled his involvement with Sarsfields which began as a ‘snotty-nosed eight-year-old’, and presented his jerseys from the Seoul and Beijing Olympics which will take pride of place on the clubhouse wall.
Club Chairman, Ger Halligan, returned thanks to the special guests on behalf of all club members, while his daughter, Aisling, spoke some appropriate words ‘as Gaeilge’ as presentations were made to Christy Cooney and Billy Walsh.
Fr. O’Shea blessed the building before the red and yellow ribbons were cut in a joyous moment for all members. The Deputy Mayor of Wexford, Cllr. Jim Allen, had also addressed the large attendance and singled out Jim Crowley for special praise.
It was then time for another important function as the clubhouse was dedicated to the memory of the man they called ‘The Chief’, the late Sen Siggins.
Ger Doyle and Sheamus Howlin had glowing praise for his contribution to the G.A.A., while his daughter, Christine, spoke movingly on behalf of the family as she recalled how much the club meant to her late, lamented father who died in the club’s Centenary year in November, 2007, at the age of 85.
Part three of the day saw the exploits of the great Wexford Senior football team from 1915 to 1918 take centre stage, as the silverware which they won outright for their All-Ireland fourin-a-row, the Great Southern and Western Railway Cup, was presented to Christy Cooney for display in the Croke Park museum by the O’Kennedy family.
Anne O’Kennedy-Martin, who travelled from Boston for the event, fondly recalled the summer days of her childhood when her cousins would visit and the cup would be placed in the garden while they played happily around it.
There was a special mention for the four sons of members of that great team who were there to witness an historic moment - Sen ‘Gus’ O’Kennedy (son of Sen), Jim Crowley (son of Jack), Ned Roice (son of Barney) and Nick Furlong (son of Frank).
The day ended on the perfect note too, as the first-ever playing of the Peadar Cralaoch Cup resulted in a 0-7 to 0-5 victory for a fine Sarsfields Under-10 team prepared by Paul Harrington, Damien Dempsey and Kieran Carroll over a gallant Shelmaliers side.
The late Pete Crowley was one of the greatest players in the history of the Sarsfields, and it was a poignant moment as his widow, Carrie, presented the cup to her grandson, Conal, who played at wing-forward on the triumphant team.
Star defender, Conal Clancy, was a worthy recipient of the player of the match award, sponsored by Ballytramon Equestrian Centre and presented by Noel Murphy.
The team was: Adam Dempsey; Darragh Reville, Sen Banville, Aaron Smith; Ben Creane, Cathal Kirwan, Conal Clancy; Shane Hall (0-1 free), Mikey Carroll (0-1); Andrew Harrington (0-1), Ben Butler, Conal Crowley (capt.); Ryan Dempsey (0-3, 2 frees), Ryan Furlong (0-1 free), Cian Foley. Subs. - Adam Butler, Jake Clancy, Gary Carroll, Garbhan McCormack, Keelan McCormack, Conor Kehoe, Jack Finucane, Sen Kelly, Lee Donohoe, Shane Bergin, Brendan RossiterGarden, Sen McGrath.
The next big event on the Sarsfields agenda will be the finals of the club’s 16th annual Brendan Redmond Memorial Under-10 tournament which take place next weekend.
The action begins on Sunday at 10.15 a.m. with the Martin Bergin Memorial Shield final featuring Gusserane and Glynn-Barntown. The main decider for the Brendan Redmond Memorial Cup is at 11.45 a.m., with St. Anne’s taking on St. Martin’s.
On Monday the action starts at 10.15 a.m. with the Centenary Shield featuring Volunteers and Kilmore, while Crossabeg-Ballymurn and OylegateGlenbrien will meet in the Centenary Cup final at 11.45 a.m.
Supporters of the eight clubs will be welcome to join Sarsfields officials in the clubhouse for refreshments after the games, and we wish all participants well.
More photographs next week.
Ger Doyle said on South East Radio earlier that we want to play the Dublin clash in the football championship at home in Wexford Park. Atta boy Ger. :guns:
[quote=“Bandage”]Wonderful scenes. 
From The Wexford People:[/quote]
Are Sarsfields and Faythe Harriers similar to Sinn Fein/IRA - two sides of the same coin kind of thing.
Two completely separate entities.
2 dual clubs in Wexford town: Clonard (scum :guns:) and Volunteers (were football only for years up to a couple of years ago).
1 hurling only: Faythe Harriers.
3 football only: Sarsfields, St Mary’s Maudlintown, St Joseph’s.
There used to be another football club, Dan O’Connell’s, but they disbanded some years back. They were the team for the town’s criminal population.
Harriers team-mates would regularly be on opposing sides in football matches.
Used to love playin for Dan O’Connell’s. Always let away with murder we were.
Horeswood appear to be the value bet for the first game in the Leinster club anyway.
St.James Ladies Junior Leinster Champions wohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
Well done and stuff but this is the GAA thread.
If aertel is to be believed Horsewood got a bit of a clipping, can anyone confirm
ya ive heard reports coming through that they got fair beating they were down 7 points at half time… one of girls who travelled said they played shit
All-Ireland Semi Final St.James’, Wexford Vs Drumcliffe Rosses Point, Sligo… Markievicz Park Sligo 2pm Saturday 7th November…
Cmon the Jamesssssssssssssssssssss’ Wohooo
[quote=“cailinlochgarman”]All-Ireland Semi Final St.James’, Wexford Vs Drumcliffe Rosses Point, Sligo… Markievicz Park Sligo 2pm Saturday 7th November…
Cmon the Jamesssssssssssssssssssss’ Wohooo[/quote]
Wexford to Sligo? Shur thats like a completely different country!
hence the team nd alot of suppports are travelling this afternoon…
the bastards just changed d venue
[quote=“cailinlochgarman”]hence the team nd alot of suppports are travelling this afternoon…
the bastards just changed d venue[/quote]
feckers anyway. changing the venue at this stage? and ye all set for the wide open spaces of Markevicz Park. how will this untimely alteration to the focussed plans affect the team? all that pre match training on the pitch gone to waste now.
So what you’re saying is there’s going to be a lot of gamey Wexican wimin in Sligo tonight? Full of nervous energy…
Interesting.
To misquote Chief Wiggum, is there a looker in the bunch?
[quote=“cailinlochgarman”]hence the team [SIZE=“4”]nd alot of suppports[/SIZE] are travelling this afternoon…
the bastards just changed d venue[/quote]
we dont get to follow a lot of winners down here in the james’…
nothing funny about it… we have had large followings at all our games… we out numnebered mullingar in mullingar 2 to 1 even
Jaysus Pikeman, you’ve become quite the grammar nazi lately!