Glynn v Sars If Lee Chin brings his form from the hurling last week into this, he could do damage in at full-forward. But Sars are poor regardless and I can't look past Glynn as they need a win to kick-start their season.

Castletown v Shels- Two of the three teams with 100% records so far, so something's got to give. Castletown were systematic in their two wins so far, and looked v.good on occasion in their league final win over Gusserane. Shels are chock-a-block with big names, but may still lack a cutting edge up front, although Eoin Doyle has looked good inside so far. Will be tight game, but Castletown to just shade it.

Horeswood v st James -Horeswood have been "un-Horeswood" like so far in that they never really looked like winning either of their first two games. James' too were peculiar in that they ground out a good win against Gusserane but were at the other end of the spectrum against Fethard. Hard to know what James' you are going to get. Regardless, there is never anything in New Ross district derbies and the same applies here. Draw.

Taghmon v Gusserane - I would echo the sentiments over Flynn being a big loss for the reigning champions. They seem to be suffering from a post-title hangover so far. Taghmon would have derived confidence from that draw with Fethard last time out, and you'd always feel that Ryan would have a game-plan for the big dogs (Martin's game aside). Going to off on a limb here and tip Taghmon to edge a surprise win.

St Martin's v Fethard- Fethard have enjoyed a great start to the championship, and their preferred system will always be hard to break down (only Castletown have a better defence so far). But Martin's have made a habit of cutting a swathe through the group stages, and I see no different here.

Inter:
Ferns v Fintans: Fintan's
Bunclody v Adamstown: Adamstown to nick it
St. Mary's (M) v Bannow: Bannow are winless and Maudlintown have been impressive so far. St.Mary's, just.

beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1560 - 01/08/2017 13:06:34    2027330

Great to see some interest in the club scene on here

luvgaa (Wexford) - Posts: 158 - 01/08/2017 18:01:38    2027541

Forgot the final senior game of the weekend

Annes vs Starlights: Real feels like the end of an era is approaching for the Annes. Have been operating in the lower Roinn's at underage level for a while without any real dividends, although Kennedy, O'Driscoll and Moore have been additions to the senior side. New signing Sean Kelly has an accurate boot on him and definitely gets stuck in, but Red is another year older and Mogie will naturally be a big loss too. Starlights had a good win in an action-packed game against Glynn last day out, but they are very much the definition of a team that blows hot and cold. Younger age profile than Annes so very, very hard to call. Hmm...Draw again.

beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1560 - 02/08/2017 18:15:32    2028029

Glynn v Sars- Glynn
Castletown v shels- castletown .
Stars v Anne's - stars

Horeswood v st James - horeswood.
Taghmon v gusserane - gusserane.
St Martin's v fethard- martin's

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 03/08/2017 16:24:56    2028488

both gusserane and castletown get beaten!!! that will shake things up

Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 3110 - 06/08/2017 17:29:36    2029805

Lot of interesting results from weekend. As said gusserane and castletown beaten but still will probably be there come the end. Martin's also held in a keen contest. Seems all to play for now. Who ye feel are the main contenders at this stage and any dark horses making progress ?

freshoh (Wexford) - Posts: 131 - 07/08/2017 11:30:04    2030140

Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 3110 - 07/08/2017 15:59:52    2030354

hurlorhurley (Wexford) - Posts: 1660 - 08/08/2017 11:01:27    2030867

Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 3110 - 08/08/2017 14:42:05    2031055

Love how the James' are always backed against...

Gusserane in big trouble now with 2 losses and still have the Martins to play in their last game...

comc (Wexford) - Posts: 109 - 08/08/2017 15:38:20    2031107

Fixtures this weekend

Senior
Shels v Rathnure - This will be close, draw maybe
Barntown v Oylegate - Oylegate I think will win this.
Gorey v Oulart - Oulart to get there second win
Harriers v Martins - Martins by 6
Ferns v Rapps - Going with a Rapps win. Ferns my candidates for relegation.
Alley v Cloughbawn - An exciting game, I think Cloughbawn to pick up the win.

Intermediate
Craanford v St. James - Crannford to get off the mark
Ballymurn v Cushinstown - Ballymurn by 8 points
Ballygarrett v Askamore - Going to go with a Ballygarrett win.
Shamrocks v Monageer - 2 unbeaten teams, Shamrocks have been impressive so far.
Bunclody v Annes - Expecting Annes to win after losing the last day out.
Blackwater v Adamstown - Win for Adamstown

alwaysasub (Wexford) - Posts: 597 - 09/08/2017 08:48:46    2031437

Six Pettitt's senior hurling matches this weekend and, in fairness to the schedulers, it's entirely possible to see all 6 games. With no huge confidence in some of them, my wild predictions are :

Saturday 12 August
2pm Bellefield Shels v Rathure Rathnure win by 2 pts
3.30pm Bellefield Naomh Éanna v Oulart Oulart win by 4 pts
5.30pm Wexford Park Glynn v Oylegate Glynn win by 1pt
7pm Wexford Park Harriers v Martin's Martin's win by 8 pts

Sunday 13 August
12pm Wexford Park Ferns v Rapps Ferns win by 1 pt
1.30pm Wexford Park Buffers Alley v Cloughbawn Alley win by 3 pts

UncleJunior (Wexford) - Posts: 26 - 09/08/2017 12:42:24    2031526

Well after my mixed-back of predictions last week (should have done a Taghmon win-Jimmies draw double), it's time to dip into the hurling championship this weekend....

Senior
Shels v Rathnure - Rathnure are steadily introducing a crop of decent young hurlers from under the radar and are on an upward curve. Shels have understandably struggled to hit the heights of a few years ago, but had it all too easy against Cloughbawn last day out. Two high-profile managers locking horns, it could be the tie of the weekend. Hesitant nod to Shels

Barntown v Oylegate - I have been very impressed with Oylegate's seamless transition to the senior grade so far, and picked them out as potential dark-horses. Glynn Barntown need a win, and gave Oulart a good game in the league final. Much will depend on them curtailing Reck's influence. Hard to separate. Draw

Gorey v Oulart - Question marks abound as to how strong Oulart are this year as opposed to previous iterations. Haven't seemed to introduced any younger players and seem to be still relying on Rossiter and Sinnott at each end of the field. Gorey can put it up to anyone on their day, but I wouldn't be confident of the overall quality of their defence (despite having a couple of handy minors coming through). Will be closer than people will predict, but Oulart by 3-4 points

Harriers v Martins - Chin went off injured in the football last weekend, so Harriers will be severly hampered if he's out. Even with him though, can't look past a comfortable Martin's win. Their forward unit is a serious an outfit I have seen since Oulart were in their pomp.

Ferns v Rapparees - Ferns need a spark, and may just find it with Ian Byrne back in the fold. Rapparees have been the big under-achievers in recent years, but are well capable of turning it on when required. Every point is vital in a tight group, and the five teams below Martin's have racked up virtually the same tally in the for column so far. Points to a very competitive field, and with that in mind, I go for a draw.

Buffers Alley v Cloughbawn - Cloughbawn have been poor so far, and look to be suffering from a post-county final hangover in most quarters. Buffers Alley put in a Jekyll and Hyde performance the last day, but have rather weirdly compiled the second-highest points tally in the two groups (their 42 points scored is one less than Oylegate). Andrew Kenny to return to form and Alley to win by 3-4.

Intermediate

Craanford v St. James - Potential to be a humdinger. Craanford need a win so reluctant vote for them
Crossabeg Ballymurn v Cushinstown - Crossabeg handy
Ballygarrett v Askamore - Another tasty tussle on the cards. Ballygarrett's inside line is one of the best in the grade, and I back them to get over the line
Shamrocks v Monageer - Hard to call. The fact it's a derby will make it all the more interesting. Plenty at stake, but tip Shamrocks to emerge from a free-fest.
Bunclody v St.Annes - Bunclody have been solid if unspectacular so far, Anne's were good against Askamore but dreadful against Ballygarrett. Would usually back Anne's senior experience to make the difference, but will go for a draw.
Blackwater v Adamstown - Blackwater have been in a bit of a rut in both codes, and although Adamstown haven't exactly been firing on all cylinders themselves, can't look past the black and yellow with a few points to spare.

beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1560 - 09/08/2017 17:01:26    2031700

Shels v rathnure_- should be close, very impressed with rathnure so far so I'll give them a hesitant vote
Alley v Cloughbawn - the alley, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was more than 6 points
Oylegate v Glynn - Oylegate hurling well, Glynn not really sparking. Oylegate
Martins v harriers - Martins easily
Gorey v Oulart - oulart easily
Rapps v Ferns - Ferns but again only a hesitant vote, I just think they are a bit stronger.

Intermediate:
Cushinstown v ballymurn - ballymurn hot favourites but I think it will be closer than the odds suggest, Ballymurn to win all the same.
Blackwater v adamstown - I'm going to go against the grain here and say blackwater, I think beating cushinstown will have given them a boost and adamstown are on a down turn.
Monageer v Shamrocks - Should be very close, I haven't seen the Shamrocks yet this season so its hard to judge but I'll go with monageer by 1/2.

St James v Craanford - very difficult to call, neither team going that well, I'll go with Craanford in a low scoring game
Bunclody v St Anne's - I think the bookies have this wrong, Bunclody easily in my opinion
Ballygarret v Askamore - should be close again but I'll just about give ballygarret the nod

890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 11/08/2017 00:30:53    2032195

Shels v rathnure_- Rathnure
Alley v Cloughbawn - Buffers Alley just
Oylegate v Glynn - Oylegate easily
Martins v harriers - Martins by less than expected
Gorey v Oulart - Oulart by a few
Rapps v Ferns - Rapps in a surprise.

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 11/08/2017 20:29:49    2032450

Lads could some one tell me about the o connors for st martins I only know Rory and jack are johns sons are Barry joe harry brothers and is there anyway more of them

gannett83 (Wexford) - Posts: 336 - 12/08/2017 21:30:49    2032648

irishmanabroad (Wexford) - Posts: 48 - 12/08/2017 21:58:46    2032657

I wrote a long report on the two games in Bellefield today which included some mild criticism of the referee of the first game yet it wasn't posted. Why bother trying to make an effort if posts aren't put up

890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 12/08/2017 23:56:26    2032684

hurler101 (Wexford) - Posts: 471 - 13/08/2017 10:15:32    2032695

Any opinions on a group of our senior hurlers going on holidays nxt wend and letting down there clubs

mrfox (Wexford) - Posts: 338 - 13/08/2017 15:51:33    2032769