Former Ireland star reflects on his roots and the county’s footballing future

For one proud Wexford man, a love of football began on the pitches of his native county before eventually taking him to the highest levels of the game.... Inspired by Ireland’s famous Italia ’90 campaign, Kevin Doyle dreamed of becoming a professional footballer at a time when the pathway from Wexford to the professional game …

Teenagers cause havoc at local soccer pitch in Wexford

St Joseph’s AFC in Kilmuckridge has been left counting the cost after a group of teenagers caused significant damage to the club’s facilities... The club has said that its main pitch dugout roof and streaming camera system were damaged in the latest incident, while the club has also been dealing with ongoing issues involving littering …

Host of sports stars to take part in Wexford football match for autism

A host of Irish sporting stars, football legends, boxing and MMA personalities and well-known social media figures will take to the pitch at Ferrycarrig Park on September 27th for a special charity football match supporting autism services in Wexford... The event is shaping up to be an unforgettable day of football, entertainment and community spirit, …

Wexford’s Festy Ebosele signs with new football team

Enniscorthy footballer Festy Ebosele has joined a new team… The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international spent the previous season with İstanbul Başakşehir, making 20 appearances across all competitions and scoring once. Ebosele has now made the move to newly promoted Erzurumspor, joining the Turkish club as they prepare for life back in the Süper Lig …

Wexford football player signs with professional English football side

A talented young Wexford footballer has taken another major step in his career after completing a move to an English club... Jesse Dempsey, a former student of Wexford CBS, has joined the League Two side Fleetwood Town on loan after impressing during his time with Waterford FC. The defender has enjoyed a rapid rise through …

The Adidas World Cup balls that changed football design

Adidas has supplied every official World Cup ball since 1970, and a handful of those designs did more than simply look different from their predecessors. Several changed how balls were built, how they performed, or how fans who bet on sports engaged with the tournament itself. The Telstar’s tradition The Telstar set the template in …

Wexford football player completes move to English League 2 side

A Wexford man has completed a move to an English League 2 side... Wexford defender Ryan Delaney has completed a move to English League Two club Oldham Athletic.  Delaney has joined the Latics for one year after leaving Swindon Town, where he also spent part of last season on loan with Newport County. The 29-year-old …

Wexford to host charity football match for Autism Awareness

The Wexford FC Foundation are organising a charity football match for Autism Awareness and in support of Autism Hereos and Cottage Autism Network Wexford.... The event aims to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and generate support for autism-related initiatives within our community. The Wexford All-Stars will take on the All-Ireland All Stars in the charity football …

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