List of Wexford inter-county footballers

This is a very incomplete list of Gaelic footballers who have played at senior level for the Wexford county team.

List of players

Seán O'Kennedy

A–L

• Ben Brosnan: From 2011 (in championship), ^[1] in 2024, he equalled Brian Malone's 174 appearances for Wexford ^[2]
• Jim Byrne
• Scott Doran: 14 years, from 1992, ^{[3] [4]} scorer of 25–174 during 103 competitive appearances ^{[5] [6]}
• Mattie Forde: All Star, ^[7] Wexford's top scorer in National Football League history, finishing his career with 29–299 (386) in that competition ^[8]
• John Hegarty: From 1995 until 2006, scored 21–125 in 105 appearances ^[9]
• Bill Hodgins: Winner of 1917 and 1918 All-Ireland SFC titles ^[10]

M

• Brian Malone: Former record appearance holder, breaking Colm Morris's record of 164 with his 165th appearance in 2020 ^[11] his total equalled in 2024 by Ben Brosnan's 174th appearance ^[2]
• Colm Morris: From 1999, ^[12] former appearance record holder, his total broken in 2020 by Brian Malone's 165th appearance ^[11]
• Anthony Masterson: Until 2016 ^[13]
• David Murphy & Redmond Barry: Until 2013, with 180 appearances Murphy had more appearances for Wexford than any other player when he retired ^[14]

N–Z

• Seán O'Kennedy: Captained Wexford to the 1915, 1916 and 1917 All-Ireland SFC titles
• Toddy Pierse: From 1918 ^[15]
• Shane Roche ^[16]

References

1. "Ryan hands out two debuts". Hogan Stand. 2 May 2011.
2. Cormican, Eoghan (18 March 2024). "36-year-old Ben Brosnan reaches another milestone for Wexford". Irish Examiner .
3. Clarke, Harry (30 December 2018). "Tributes paid to former Wexford footballer Scott Doran who passes away aged 44". Irish Independent.
4. Kelly, Niall (30 December 2018). "'A magician': Former Wexford footballer Scott Doran dies aged 44". The42.ie.
5. "Wexford GAA 'in shock and saddened' by passing of Scott Doran". Hogan Stand. 30 December 2018.
6. "Wexford GAA mourns the death of Scott Doran". RTÉ News. 30 December 2018.
7. "Forde bows out". Hoganstand.com. 16 January 2011.
8. "Banner hero David Tubridy already has more history in his sights after becoming highest league scorer of all time". Irish Independent. 1 June 2021.
9. Lawlor, Damian (10 September 2022). "Wexford to appoint John Hegarty as new football manager". RTÉ.
10. "Late Bill Hodgins won two All-Ireland medals New memorial unveiled to Brideswell football great". Enniscorthy Guardian. 3 July 2003.
11. O'Toole, Fintan (31 May 2020). "'The minute I don't enjoy it, I certainly won't play' — 15 seasons, 166 games and still driving Wexford on". The42.ie.
12. Nolan, Pat (5 July 2011). "My county days would be over if boss hadn't given me this new role".
13. O'Brien, Kevin (23 October 2016). "Wexford stopper Anthony Masterson has retired due to injury". The42.ie.
14. "David Murphy and Redmond Barry retire from Wexford football". RTÉ. 13 November 2013.
15. Bourke, Simon (15 June 2009). "Toddy Pierse medals go to auction". New Ross Standard .
16. Cooney, Gavin (18 July 2022). "Shane Roche steps down as Wexford football manager". The42.ie. Roche also represented Wexford as a player, and was part of the squad that made Leinster finals in 2008 and 2011.