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I wish to thank the many Wanderers who spoke to me before and after Maurice’s removal and funeral on 4 & 5 October 2017. As a family we appreciate how you stood shoulder to shoulder with us in our loss. Wanderers was in Maurice’s DNA and as with so many other of his qualities, it has passed on to the …

This year’s Cress Marcott  played for on the 12th October in the Grange Golf Club has been won by Kevin Brophy and Robin Benn with an excellent score of 36 points. Windy conditions combined with no run on the ball   meant the winners struggled over the opening holes , it wasn’t until Brophy decided to stick with his 5 iron …

Maurice Leonard R.I.P. It is with regret that we announce the passing of Maurice Leonard a long time member of the Club. Reposing at Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, on Wednesday from 3:30 pm until 4:30pm prior to removal to the Church of Assumption, Booterstown, arriving at 5.00 pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.00 am followed by burial at Shanganagh …

“The CROWBARS” is part of the history of Wanderers FC. However the history of the CROWBARS is sketchy, to say the least. Jas Murphy is requesting help in recording this history and is calling on all old and young Crowbars alike, to give him any memorabilia you may have, whether its memories, pictures, photo’s, fixture cards, old jerseys or ties. …

First played for in 1934 A field of over 20 members took part in this year’s Tennant Challenge Cup competition played on Friday last at the lovely Hermitage Golf Club on a truly magnificent day for golf. Six past President’s participated and indeed it was from this group that Niall Crowley (2013-2014) emerged the winner with a great score of …

The Wanderers Annual Golf Classic was held on the June 13th at Elm Park Golf and Sports Club. A great day’s golf, the weather was perfect for the outing, the winners being OSG Andy Whelan, WFC President, presents the winning OSG Vericlaim team with their watches – Malcolm Hughes, Dick Harnett and Brendan McKenna. Bobby Doyle, the great Dublin footballer …

The only fixtures confirmed for next season, 2017-2018 so far are in respect of the Leinster Senior League. Wanderers play in Division 2 of this competition, which has three sections (2 x 4 teams and 1 x 3 teams). The winners of the three Sections in Division 2 will advance to the playoffs where lots will be drawn to determine …

The Ladies team welcomed the WRWC Trophy to Wanderers on Monday, 1st May to celebrate the upcoming world cup. It was a great afternoon with special guest speaker Annekatrin Els from Rugby Tackling Life, Uganda who spoke about her fantastic charity which helps empower girls in Uganda through rugby. For anyone who missed it, you can find out more here: …

The Junior Squad had a very successful foray to Liverpool at the weekend where they took on a Waterloo Veterans team for the historic ‘Percy the Pike’. Waterloo, with a number of former representative players, took an early lead with two quick tries but once the Wanderers Chaps warmed (sobered ?) up their flowing style was a match to the …

Commiserations and congratulations to the whole 1st XV squad and management. All are bitterly disappointed losing out to Armagh in a hard fought match in the Palace Grounds in Armagh. It was a tight game with narrow margins; nil all at half time getting a vital score in the last few minutes to force extra time. But it was not …