Avonmore FC

Rathdrum, County Wicklow

Blue and white football at Tullylusk

Avonmore FC connects youth football, age group progression and community activity at Tullylusk near Rathdrum in County Wicklow.

Football in Avonmore

Avonmore FC is a community football club based near Rathdrum in County Wicklow. The club brings younger players together through training, competition and the friendships formed around local football.

Tullylusk provides a familiar home setting for the club’s youth programme and visiting teams.

Area	Rathdrum
County	Wicklow
Province	Leinster
Home venue	Tullylusk

Tullylusk home

Avonmore FC uses Tullylusk as its main home venue. The pitch supports youth training and league football, while some teams also travel to other Wicklow grounds for matches.

Confirm the exact pitch and arrival details before every visit.

Ground	Tullylusk
Area	Rathdrum, County Wicklow
Travel	Confirm pitch and arrival
Visitors	Check the team venue

Blue and white identity

Blue and white give Avonmore FC a clear and welcoming identity. The colours connect the club’s age groups and help players recognise their team around Tullylusk and the wider Wicklow football community.

Ask the coach about current kit requirements before attending.

Colours	Blue and white
Home setting	Tullylusk
Community	Rathdrum and Wicklow
Kit	Confirm requirements with the team

A youth focused club

Avonmore’s current programme is strongly centred on youth football. Teams across several age groups give children and teenagers a place to learn skills, understand team play and enjoy regular competition.

A broad age structure helps players keep progressing as they move through school years.

Focus	Youth football
Development	Skills, teamwork and confidence
Pathway	Age group progression

Football from under 8

Younger groups can begin with fun, movement and simple ball skills before moving into more structured team sessions. The early years help children build confidence and positive habits in a friendly local setting.

Families should ask about the best age group and first session for a new player.

Entry	Under 8 activity
Focus	Fun, movement and basic skills
Family step	Ask about age and session

A full age pathway

Current club records include under 9, under 10, under 11, under 12, under 13, under 14 and under 15 teams. That range gives players a clear route to continue football as they grow.

Coaches can explain the right group, training schedule and registration steps.

Age groups	Under 9 through under 15
Progression	Regular age group football
Support	Coach guidance for families

Competitive youth football

Avonmore teams compete in the Wicklow schoolboys and girls league structure. League football develops match awareness, teamwork and resilience while giving players regular goals to work towards through the season.

The right level depends on age, experience and the current squad structure.

League	Wicklow schoolboys and girls league
Benefits	Competition and player development
Setting	Tullylusk and Wicklow venues

A route for older players

As players move into their teenage years, the club provides a place to continue training and competition. Older age groups can build fitness, tactical understanding and responsibility before deciding on their next football step.

A clear conversation with the coach helps each player find the right challenge.

Older groups	Under 13, under 14 and under 15
Focus	Fitness, tactics and responsibility
Next step	Discuss progression with the coach

Community football in Rathdrum

Avonmore FC sits within the wider Rathdrum and Wicklow football network. Local grounds, schools, volunteers and neighbouring clubs help keep football accessible for families in the area.

The club gives players a practical way to stay active close to home.

Area	Rathdrum and Wicklow
Network	Local clubs and schools
Value	Accessible community football

Clubhouse development

Avonmore FC has invested in clubhouse development, supporting better facilities for players, families and volunteers. Improvements can make changing, meetings and social activity more comfortable around training and matches.

A stronger base helps the club keep building its youth programme.

Project	Clubhouse completion
Users	Players, families and volunteers
Purpose	Better club facilities

Volunteer led football

Coaches, managers, committee members, parents and matchday helpers keep Avonmore running. Their work covers communication, equipment, player welfare, pitch preparation and the details that make weekly football possible.

Volunteering gives people a direct way to strengthen football in the Rathdrum area.

Roles	Coaching, management and committee work
Matchday	Pitch, equipment and welcome
Benefit	More opportunities for local players

Planning a first visit

Before visiting Tullylusk, confirm the team, session time, pitch and arrival point. Bring boots, shin guards, water and weather layers, and ask about parking, toilets and changing arrangements.

Simple preparation helps a new player arrive relaxed and ready to join in.

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 Avonmore FC

A first enquiry should include the player’s age or date of birth, football experience and preferred age group. The club can explain training, registration, fees, kit and any current squad places.

Wait for the coach to confirm the correct session before attending.

Include	Age or date of birth
Mention	Experience and preferred group
Confirm	Training, registration, fees and kit
Next step	Receive session details

A complete Rathdrum pathway

Avonmore FC connects early youth football, age group competition, volunteer support and improving club facilities at Tullylusk. Blue and white colours unite the teams while the Rathdrum setting keeps football local and accessible.

For families in the area, the club offers a practical route to start, progress and enjoy organised football.