Wexford Youths

Wexford Youths were founded by construction magnate Mick Wallace, who has funded the construction of a state-of-the-art complex for the new team's home. Wallace manages the senior side as well as the under 21s, under 18s and under 16s. He is assisted in coaching the first team and under 21s by former Limerick FC manager Noel O'Connor . Pat Dolan, acts as an advisor to Mick Wallace and is filling the role while remaining on as Setanta Sports ' anchorman for their live TV coverage of Irish domestic soccer. Wexford Youths FC applied for a first division league licence in December 2006 The club was officially granted an Eircom League first division licence on the 6th of 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 the 9th of March 2007, and ended in a 2-2 draw. The club's first scorer was Conor Sinnott . The first home match was on the 18th March 2007, a 1-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers . Tom Elmes was the goal scorer. Wexford Youths first ever League 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 the 15th of June 2007 with a trip to Jackman Park to face fellow league newcomers Limerick 37 . The game produced a 1-1 draw and sent the tie to a replay, with Limerick 37 winning the replay 1-0. Wexford Youths finished the season in ninth place in the league, finishing five points clear of bottom club Kilkenny City AFC .