Three Wexford players retire from inter-county football

Three Wexford players have decided to hang up their boots…

Long-serving Wexford inter-county footballers, Michael Furlong, Kevin O’Grady and Conor Carty will not be rejoining John Hegarty’s Wexford Senior Football panel for 2026.

All three player have retired from inter-county action having enjoyed lengthy careers with the Purple and Gold under various managers with different set-ups.

The trio made their debuts for Wexford in 2011 on the back of claiming an u-21 Leinster title, and between them, they have given 45 years of service to the Wexford Senior football cause – with many highs and lows along the way.

Losing their experience will come as a blow to John Hegarty’s Wexford Senior Football team, who will be playing in Division 3 of the Allianz Football League for 2026 after being promoted last season.

In related Wexford football news, the Wexford Senior footballers will take on Kildare in the opening round of the O’Byrne Cup later today (Saturday). Their match versus Kildare will take place in St Patrick’s Park (Enniscorthy) on Saturday, Jan 3rd at 1:30pm.

The Wexford Senior Football team has been named, which can be seen below:

In related Wexford GAA news, the Wexford Senior hurlers will have their first competitive game of the new season on Sunday, 4th January 2026 when they take on Laois (away) in the Walsh Cup. The Wexford Senior hurling team to take on Laois in the Walsh Cup on Sunday can be viewed here.