Wexford's New Ross Celtic earn FAI Club Mark award.

New Ross Celtic was founded in 1967 and went on to became one of the most successful clubs in Wexford football. Based in Butlersland, New Ross, Co Wexford, the club was the first Wexford club to claim the Leinster Junior Cup in 1983.

In 1994, the club reached the FAI Junior Cup Final, succumbing to Clonmel Town. New Ross Celtic completed a four-in-a-row of Wexford Football League titles in 2010. Graduates of the club include Ryan Delaney of Morecambe, Thomas O'Connor of Burton Albion and Greg Bolger of Sligo Rovers.

Competing in the Wexford Football League, Wexford and District Schoolboys League and the Wexford Women's and Schoolgirls League, Celtic currently field four male teams under 18 and three female teams under 18. There is currently one adult male team. The club also has a thriving academy and there are approximately 170 playing members of New Ross Celtic.

The club boasts two fine full length grass pitches, and two 40m x 20m astro turf pitches, as well as a clubhouse. The facility is regularly utilised for interleague matches and local cup finals.

New Ross Celtic would like to thank FAI staff members, William Doyle, Dean Broaders and Brendan Corish for their continuous assistance, as the club endeavours to enhance its service to the community of New Ross. The club would also like to thank local Councillors, Anthony Connick and Michael Sheehan, Wexford Local Development and Wexford Sports Active for their ongoing generous assistance and support. New Ross Celtic would also like to thank the Wexford Football League, Wexford and District Schoolboys League and the Wexford Women's and Schoolgirls League for supporting the club's Club Mark application.

The FAI Club Mark is free and optional for clubs and aims to:
• Improve the management of clubs ‘off the field’
• Establish and promote best practice
• Empower and support clubs
• Recognise and reward clubs for achieving high standards
• Increase a club’s capacity to operate effectively and grow football in communities throughout Ireland.

If your club is interested in learning more about the FAI Club Mark please complete this short Registration Form.