Wexford Youths F.C.

Founding years

Wexford Youths were founded by developer and TD Mick Wallace, who has funded the construction of Ferrycarrig Park, a state-of-the-art complex for the new team at Crossabeg, near Wexford Town. Wallace managed the senior side for the first three seasons, as well as the under-21s, under-18s and under-16s. Before the start of the 2010 season, former Limerick FC manager and Wexford Youths assistant manager Noel O'Connor took the reins as manager of the senior squad. Pat Dolan acted as an advisor to Mick Wallace and while remaining on as Setanta Sports' anchorman for their live TV coverage of Irish domestic soccer. Wexford Youths FC applied for a League of Ireland licence in December 2006, and were officially granted a First Division licence on 6 February 2007. The club has stated an intention to be a unique institution in Irish football in prioritising local players, and has only taken on players from the Wexford area. Wexford Youths' first game was away to Monaghan United, on 9 March 2007, and ended in a 2–2 draw. The club's first scorer was Conor Sinnott. The first home match was on 18 March 2007, a 1–0 victory over Cobh Ramblers. Tom Elmes was the goal scorer. Wexford Youths first ever League of Ireland Cup fixture saw them play Waterford United at the RSC, Waterford. This game was the first competitive derby game for Wexford Youths against one of their local rivals, and saw Wexford beaten 3–0. The club's FAI Cup début arrived on 15 June 2007 with a trip…

Men's League of Ireland First Division Winners: 2015 League of Ireland Cup Runners-up: 2008 FAI Youth Cup Winners: 2008, 2012 Leinster Senior Cup Runners-up: 2016 Women's Women's National League Winners: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017, 2018 FAI Women's Cup Winners: 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 WNL Cup Winners: 2013–14 WNL Shield Winners: 2015–16 All-Island Cup Winners: 2025 1