Wexford U20 Football Championship

The Wexford U20 Football Championship is where the next generation of Wexford GAA footballers earn their stripes. These are club players aged under 20 stepping up to compete at county championship level, and the standard is well worth watching - fast, physical, and full of lads who are hungry to prove themselves. If you follow Wexford GAA or want to catch genuinely competitive Gaelic football without the price or crowds of the big inter-county days, this is a good bet. It suits GAA families, football supporters who like to see emerging talent, and anyone with a connection to the clubs involved.

What to expect

Matches are played across club grounds throughout Co. Wexford during July and August. Each game is a standalone fixture - usually a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds - so you pick a match that suits you rather than committing to a whole day out. The atmosphere at club-ground games is close and community-driven: the stand (if there is one) fills with club supporters, the dugouts are right by the pitch, and you hear every call. County-level junior and underage fixtures traditionally have a loose, sociable feel - people move around the touchline, families bring younger kids, and you are likely to know someone on the pitch or the sideline. For the 2026 fixtures and the full schedule, check wexford.gaa.ie, where Wexford GAA post match details as rounds are confirmed.

Getting there

Matches are held at club grounds scattered across the county, so the exact travel route depends on which fixture you are attending. Most club grounds in Co. Wexford are best reached by car - public transport between rural parishes is limited. The N11/M11 motorway is the main spine connecting Dublin to Wexford town and the south of the county, with the N25 running west towards New Ross. From Waterford, the N25 approaches from the west. Wexford town itself is served by Irish Rail on the Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort line, with Bus Eireann connections to many larger towns in the county. Parking at club grounds is typically on-site or in adjacent fields - arrive a little early on busy match days. For rural fixtures, a sat-nav and a flexible attitude to narrow roads will serve you well.

While you’re in Wexford

Co. Wexford has a strong GAA culture and a county that rewards a bit of extra time - the coast around Curracloe and Rosslare, the Viking heritage of Wexford town, and the gardens and woodland at Johnstown Castle are all close to hand. There is more to see in Wexford and across Co. Wexford.

Good to know

• Date: 12 July 2026 onwards (championship runs through July and August)
• Time: Various - check wexford.gaa.ie for each fixture
• Price: Admission at club grounds is typically a small gate fee; check with the host club
• Fixtures and schedule: wexford.gaa.ie
• Organised by: Wexford GAA