A memorial plaque tribute for renowned local sportsman, John “Wembo” Young was officially unveiled back in August in Ringsend Park on the big astro pitch which will also be renamed, The John Young Astro.
This touching, bittersweet occasion was to honour John, who was a Liffey’s legend (ex manager and chairman of Liffey Wanderers FC), and managed so many other football clubs with a huge contribution to the game in the Dublin 2 and Dublin 4 areas. His achievements in the sport are numerous and his stories will be told for generations to come. John enjoyed so much success as a player and as an outstanding football manager and his loss has left a huge hole in both communities of Pearse Street and Ringsend.
The plaque which was unveiled by his grandson, Jake, will be a memorial marker to serve as a focal point for his family, his wife Leila and his two sons, Gary and Dean, his three grandchildren, friends, the wider community and everyone who knew him to come together at a physical location where they can visit to remember him and reflect on years of memories.
After the unveiling there was a football match between all the players who had been managed by John in his honour and what a visible celebration of a great man. This poignant moment of special remembrance of John’s beautiful life will never be forgotten.
