Wellington Recreation FC Hosts FK Cēsis Media Director from Latvia
Wellington Recreation Football Club (WRFC) based in Larne, Northern Ireland, has hosted Victoria Murasko, Media Director of Latvian club FK Cēsis, as part of ongoing preparations for the inaugural Four Castles International Invitational.
During her visit to Larne, Murasko met with Abby Taylor, captain of the Wellington Rec women’s team and Media Director for WRFC. The meeting focused on coordinating media and promotional activities, sharing best practices, and strengthening the working relationship between the two clubs ahead of the historic tournament.
The Four Castles International Invitational will take place in Cēsis, Latvia on the 10th of October 2026, where FK Cēsis – Jules Verne Women will host Wellington Recreation Women. The competition is designed to foster international competition, player development, and cultural exchange, with the tournament scheduled to rotate to Larne, Northern Ireland in 2027.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Victoria to Wellington Rec,” said Abby Taylor, Women’s Team Captain and Media Director at Wellington Recreation FC. “Our conversation covered everything from match-day media operations to how we can tell the story of this partnership to supporters in both Northern Ireland and Latvia. We’re excited to build something meaningful together.”
“Meeting Abby and the Wellington Rec team in person has been invaluable,” said Victoria Murasko, Media Director of FK Cēsis. “This visit strengthens the foundation for the Four Castles International Invitational. We are looking forward to welcoming Wellington Rec to Cēsis in October and creating a memorable experience for players, staff, and supporters from both clubs.”
Kenny Thompson, Chairman of Wellington Recreation Football Club, added: “The opportunity to compete internationally, experience a new football culture, and host a return leg in Northern Ireland next year is something our players and supporters are incredibly excited about. Being able to host Victoria this week just reinforces the international pathways that are being developed between Wellington Rec, Latvia and beyond.”
The Four Castles International Invitational is supported by Four Castles Sporting Group as title sponsor. The group has positioned the event as a platform for women’s clubs to access international matches, strengthen player pathways, and build lasting relationships beyond domestic competition.
Further details on the October 2026 schedule, ticketing, and supporting events in Cēsis, Latvia will be released in the coming weeks.
About the Four Castles International Invitational
The Four Castles International Invitational is a new women’s football competition linking clubs across Europe, with plans for future expansion to the United States. The inaugural edition will be held in Cēsis, Latvia in October 2026, featuring FK Cēsis – Jules Verne Women and Wellington Recreation Football Club Women (Northern Ireland). The tournament will rotate to Larne in 2027.
About Wellington Recreation Football Club
Wellington Recreation Football Club (Wellington Rec) is a community-based club based in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Founded in the 1950s, the club fields senior men’s and women’s teams alongside a large youth academy and continues to invest in facilities and player development at Brookvale Park.
About FK Cēsis
FK Cēsis is a football club based in Cēsis, Latvia. The club fields both men’s and women’s teams and is committed to developing the game locally while building international partnerships. The women’s side, FK Cēsis – Jules Verne Women, will host the opening edition of the Four Castles International Invitational.