Old Wesley mark return to the big time with celebration of famous victory over Barbarians

Several times in the last seven years, usually at the end of each season, Old Wesley must have wondered if days like this would ever happen again. But suddenly, it’s as if the stars have aligned for the Donnybrook club. They could hardly have timed their return to Division 1A of the Energia All-Ireland League any better.

After a 29-year absence, and in their 135th year, Old Wesley are preparing for their first top-flight outing in three decades in Saturday’s opening round of matches. Their opponents for the away fixture will be Clontarf. Even more appropriately, on October 3rd, Old Wesley play their first home 1A game at Energia Park in 29 years against Cork Constitution, also in their 135th season.