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gaa · Sunday 5 July 2026 · 3:30pm 
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship - Wexford vs Dublin
At Chadwicks Wexford Park · Clonard Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford
At Chadwicks Wexford Park · Clonard Road, Wexford, Co. Wexford
A July championship hurling match at Chadwicks Wexford Park is one of those fixtures that draws a real crowd - the kind where you feel the town shift gears by midday. Wexford taking on Dublin in the senior hurling championship is a serious occasion for Model County supporters, and the ground on Clonard Road carries the noise well. If you have any interest in Gaelic games, this is a straightforward afternoon out: live championship hurling, a proper county ground atmosphere, and a town that knows how to host match day.
Chadwicks Wexford Park holds 18,000 and has been the home of Wexford GAA since it opened in 2001 following a major redevelopment. The ground has covered stands and floodlights installed in recent years, giving it a solid, well-equipped feel for championship fixtures.
Wexford and Dublin are established Leinster hurling counties with genuine rivalry at championship level. Wexford has long been one of the game’s traditional powers, and a summer fixture against Dublin brings out both home support in yellow and purple and a strong travelling contingent from the capital. Championship hurling at this level is fast and physical - the standard is well above club fare, and even a neutral will find plenty to hold attention over the 70 minutes.
Arrive with enough time to get a programme and pick a spot; the ground fills steadily for marquee fixtures. Refreshments are available at the ground.
Wexford town is about 140 km south of Dublin on the N11 / M11 motorway - a straightforward drive of under two hours from the city under normal conditions. From Waterford, it is roughly 60 km via the N25.
Wexford railway station is served by Irish Rail on the Dublin Heuston - Rosslare Europort line, with regular services on match days making it a practical option for visitors coming from Dublin or Waterford. The station is about a 15-minute walk from Chadwicks Wexford Park.
Parking at the ground itself is very limited on event days, reserved largely for permit holders. Supporters typically use nearby alternatives - St. Peter’s College, the Wexford County Council car park near the hospital, and Clonard Church are all within a 5 to 15 minute walk. On-street parking in the residential streets around the ground fills early, so plan to arrive well ahead of the 3:30pm throw-in.
Wexford town sits on the mouth of the River Slaney and has a well-preserved medieval streetscape, a good quayside area and a reasonable selection of pubs for post-match food and drink. Match-day Sundays bring the town to life well beyond the ground. There is more to see in Wexford and across Co. Wexford.
Heading to Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford? Wexford has plenty more to see. Read the Wexford area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.