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Incredible scenes as Wexford Youths clinch title & reach the top-flight for first time

Danny Furlong, Eric Molloy and Aiden Keenan all scored on a historic night for the south-east.

WEXFORD YOUTHS WILL play top-flight football for the very first time next year after claiming the First Division title with a 3-0 victory at home to Athlone Town.

Heading into the game, Shane Keegan’s side knew that if they matched Finn Harps’ score against UCD, they’d clinch the championship.
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They were forced to wait for a breakthrough though – Danny Furlong netting the opener with 27 minutes left. It was a record-breaking 28th goal of the season for the attacker.

Eric Molloy got his name on the score-sheet with less than ten minutes to go before Aiden Keenan grabbed a third in injury time.

Danny Furlong celebrates scoring Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Graham Doyle celebrates Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Gary Delaney, Shane Dunne and Peter Higgins celebrate Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Wexford Youths celebrate winning promotion Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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