Red and black football at Páirc Eas Geitine
Askeaton Soccer Club brings inclusive youth and adult football to Páirc Eas Geitine in Askeaton, County Limerick.
Football in Askeaton
Askeaton Soccer Club is a community football club in Askeaton, County Limerick. Known locally as the Deelsiders, the club has provided organised football for generations and continues to bring players of all ages together.
Its home at Páirc Eas Geitine links the club to the town, the River Deel and the wider west Limerick football community.
| Town | Askeaton |
|---|---|
| County | Limerick |
| Province | Munster |
| Founded | 1953 |
Páirc Eas Geitine home
The club’s home ground is Páirc Eas Geitine in Askeaton. From the east on the N69, visitors continue into town, take the first right after roughly four hundred metres and follow the short approach to the sports grounds.
Confirm the team and pitch details before travelling, especially when visiting for a youth session.
| Ground | Páirc Eas Geitine |
|---|---|
| Address | Askeaton, County Limerick |
| Approach | From the N69 through Askeaton |
| Travel | Confirm arrival details |
Red and black identity
Askeaton football is associated with red and black, colours that have become part of the Deelsiders identity. The palette gives teams a clear presence around Páirc Eas Geitine and connects current players with the club’s long local story.
Ask the team contact about current kit requirements before attending.
| Colours | Red and black |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Deelsiders |
| Home setting | Páirc Eas Geitine |
| Kit | Confirm requirements with the team |
A club established in 1953
Askeaton Association Football Club was established in 1953. That history gives the club a strong place in the town and provides a foundation for youth development, adult football and volunteer activity.
A long running club grows through the people who return each week to train, play and help.
| Established | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Local identity | The Deelsiders |
| Community | Askeaton and west Limerick |
Football for every age
The club aims to foster, develop and promote football for all age groups and all genders. That broad approach helps children begin locally, gives teenagers a place to progress and keeps adults connected to the game.
Families can ask which age group and session best suits a new player.
| Approach | Football for all age groups |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | All genders welcome |
| Development | Playing, coaching and community |
A youth pathway
Young players can begin with age appropriate training and progress into competitive teams as their confidence grows. Coaches can guide families through registration, equipment and the expectations for each group.
A positive first session helps build technical ability, friendships and a lasting love of football.
| Entry | Age appropriate training |
|---|---|
| Progression | Youth team football |
| Support | Coach guidance for families |
| Next step | Ask about current groups |
Girls and boys football
Askeaton’s inclusive aim means girls and boys can find a local football route. Shared facilities and supportive coaching help players learn together while keeping each session suited to its age group.
The best starting point depends on the player’s age and current experience.
| Players | Girls and boys |
|---|---|
| Setting | Community football in Askeaton |
| Focus | Confidence, skills and teamwork |
Adult football in west Limerick
Adult teams give players a local route into competitive football, whether they are moving up from youth football, returning after a break or joining from another club. Askeaton sits within the Limerick Desmond football community and its network of west Limerick clubs.
The club can explain current teams, training times and the level that fits each player.
| Section | Adult football |
|---|---|
| Area | Limerick Desmond football community |
| Entry routes | Youth progression, returners and new players |
| Enquiry | Ask about current training |
The Deelsiders connection
The Deelsiders name reflects Askeaton’s River Deel setting and gives the club a memorable local character. It connects football with the town’s landscape and helps players feel part of a shared community identity.
A strong local name can make a club feel familiar to a new family from the first visit.
| Nickname | The Deelsiders |
|---|---|
| Local link | River Deel |
| Town | Askeaton |
| Identity | Red and black football |
A community ground
Páirc Eas Geitine is more than a pitch. It is where children meet coaches, adults prepare for matches and volunteers keep the club moving. The ground provides the practical centre for football activity across the week.
Respect for the ground and the people who maintain it helps every team enjoy the facility.
| Use | Training and matches |
|---|---|
| Users | Youth, adult and visiting teams |
| Care | Players and volunteers share responsibility |
Volunteer led football
Coaches, committee members, parents and matchday helpers support the club. Their work covers communication, equipment, player welfare, pitch preparation and the many small tasks that allow teams to train and compete.
Volunteering gives people a direct way to strengthen football in Askeaton.
| Roles | Coaching, management and committee work |
|---|---|
| Matchday | Pitch, equipment and welcome |
| Benefit | More opportunities for local players |
Planning a first visit
Before visiting Páirc Eas Geitine, confirm the team, session time, pitch and arrival point. Bring boots, shin guards, water and weather layers, and allow time to meet the coach. Ask about parking, toilets and changing arrangements when you receive the session details.
Simple preparation helps a new player feel comfortable from the first session.
| Confirm | Team, time, pitch and arrival |
|---|---|
| Bring | Boots, shin guards, water and layers |
| Ask about | Parking, toilets and changing |
| Arrival | Meet the coach before training |
Joining Askeaton Soccer Club
A first enquiry should include the player’s age or date of birth, football experience and preferred section. The club can then explain training, registration, fees, kit and any current squad places.
Wait for the team contact to confirm the correct session before attending.
| Include | Age or date of birth |
|---|---|
| Mention | Experience and preferred section |
| Confirm | Training, registration, fees and kit |
| Next step | Receive the correct session details |
A west Limerick football route
Askeaton Soccer Club gives local players a route from early participation through youth football and adult competition. Páirc Eas Geitine provides the home base while the Deelsiders identity keeps the club connected to its town and River Deel setting.
For families in Askeaton, the club offers a practical way to start, continue or return to organised football.
| Home | Páirc Eas Geitine |
|---|---|
| Pathway | Youth and adult football |
| Identity | Red and black Deelsiders |
| Community | Askeaton and west Limerick |