Wexford Senior Football Championship Final

The Wexford Senior Football Championship has been running since 1886, making this county final one of the oldest club competitions in Irish football. On a Sunday afternoon in September, the two best club sides in the county go head to head at Chadwicks Wexford Park, with every tackle and score carrying the full weight of parish pride. It is the kind of match that draws people who haven’t watched a club game since the quarter-finals - drawn back by the occasion, the crowd, and the simple fact that a county title is on the line. If you have any connection to Wexford GAA, or you just want to see competitive Gaelic football played with something real at stake, this is the afternoon for it.

What to expect

Chadwicks Wexford Park holds up to 25,000 spectators. The ground has a covered stand along one sideline - useful if September delivers a shower - with open terraces at both ends for standing. The atmosphere at a county final is a step above a regular league day; flags, county colours, and a sizeable crowd from both competing parishes make it a proper occasion. Recent years have seen Castletown Liam Mellows and Shelmaliers dominate, with Castletown claiming the title in 2024 and 2025. Whoever has earned a place in the 2026 final will have come through a full county championship programme to get there. Kick-off is at 3:30pm, giving you a full afternoon of football.

Getting there

Wexford town is on the main N25 road and is well served by rail. Irish Rail runs regular services on the Dublin Heuston to Rosslare line, with Wexford station about a 15-minute walk from the ground. By road from Dublin, take the M11 south, which becomes the N11 and feeds into Wexford - journey time is roughly two hours from the city. Chadwicks Wexford Park sits on Clonard Road, on the outskirts of Wexford town. Parking is available at the ground, but for a county final it fills early - aim to arrive at least 45 minutes before throw-in and consider parking further out and walking in.

While you’re in Wexford

Wexford town is a compact and easy place to spend a few hours before or after the match, with the quayside, the Norman town walls, and plenty of pubs along Main Street all within easy reach. There is more to see in Wexford and across Co. Wexford.

Good to know

• Date: Sunday 13 September 2026, throw-in 3:30pm
• Venue: Chadwicks Wexford Park, Clonard Road, Wexford
• Price: From €10
• Tickets: Available through both competing clubs and on the gate; check wexford.gaa.ie for updates
• Accessibility: Wheelchair platforms and dedicated facilities for disabled patrons are available at the ground