In the 1970s, the distinctive red-haired Tony Doran was the star as Kilkenny and Wexford played ten Leinster finals in succession.

After their shock defeat by Antrim, in which the Saffrons made a memorable comeback, Wexford improved to take a place in the division 2 final against Offaly.

In 2010, Wexford took part in Division 2 of the Allianz National Hurling League once again playing this time against Clare.

Despite a disappointing performance Wexford still ran out winners at the end only to be promoted back to Division 1 of the Allianz National Hurling League after waiting three years.

Throughout the league campaign, it seemed the standard of The Model County was poor, but when it mattered in the last two games to stay up, they beat Offaly and Cork.

The Leinster Championship saw The 'Slaneysiders' take on Dublin at a very sunny soaked Wexford Park on Saturday 8 June with both sides starting very poorly despite Dublin racing into an early lead 0–4 to 0–1 before Wexford rallied back and brought the game level before Jack Guiney hit a rocket of a goal to restore the lead for the home side only for the Dubs to outscore with points from Joey Boland, Shane Durkan & Michael Carton.

The 2nd half proved to be a real contest as Wexford looked like causing a real upset only for Eamon Dillion to score a late goal to secure Dublin's lead before a last minute free from Jack Guiney forced a replay with it ending 1–17 apiece.

The replay took place in Parnell Park on 15 June which proved to be quite a disaster for Wexford as Andrew Shore was sent off after 5 minutes before Dublin rallied on to win 1–17 to 0–12 to advance to the Semi-final.

They played Munster rivals Waterford the following Saturday with Wexford getting a decent lead during the first with rocket of goals ending the match 3–15 to 2–15.

[10] Davy Fitzgerald took over as manager of the team for 2017, and made progress by reaching the Leinster SHC final for the first time in nine years.

Fitzgerald was appointed after the departure of Liam Dunne, who also played a huge part[clarification needed] in their recent success.

the team beat Laois 3–25 to 1–19 in Portlaoise in the Leinster SHC quarter-final, and defeated Kilkenny at Innovate Wexford Park.

Wexford played Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoímh in the All-Ireland SHC quarter final, but lost by three points.

Until 1996, the team used Wexford Town's traditional crest (three burning wooden ships) then they adopted the new county's coat of arms.

Oliver McGrath 1987–1989 Martin Quigley 1989–1992 Christy Keogh (2) 1992–1994 Liam Griffin 1994–1996 Rory Kinsella 1996–1999 Joachim Kelly 1999–2000 Tony Dempsey 2000–2002 John Conran 2002–2004 Séamus Murphy 2004–2006 John Meyler 2006–2008 Colm Bonnar 2008–2011 Liam Dunne 2011–2016 Davy Fitzgerald 2016–2021 Darragh Egan 2021–2023 Keith Rossiter 2024– ... Conor McDonald: 100 appearances[18] Team vs Clare on 22 June 2024.