West Cork football since 1990
A club for the communities around two bays
Bay Rovers AFC is based in Kealkill and serves communities around Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay. The club began in 1990 and advertises boys’ and girls’ football from under 8 to over 33.
Club roots
Formed for footballers across West Cork
1990Kealkill base
A crest project prepared for the club records members from Glengarriff, Bantry, Durrus and nearby districts in the original group. The senior team entered the West Cork League.
Football pathway
Boys’ and girls’ football across many ages
Under 8Over 33
The club’s official Instagram profile describes football from under 8 to over 33 and welcomes new players and teams. Public updates include under 12, under 14 and under 16 football.
Football milestones
A youth double and a women’s shield
2012 double2020 shield
The under 12 side completed a West Cork league and cup double in 2012, recorded by West Cork football writer Ger McCarthy. The women’s team won the Women’s 7’s Shield in 2020.
Colours and crest
Green and blue from the original badge
GreenBlue
The club’s refreshed crest retained the green and blue colours of the 1990 original, keeping a clear link with its first identity.
Match visitors
Lisheens, Kealkill
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The Clubforce profile gives the club address as Lisheens, Kealkill. Confirm the pitch, entrance and meeting time with the team contact before travelling.
Joining Bay Rovers
Ask about the right age group
Ask if the suitable squad is accepting registrations, where it trains, which kit is required and what a new player needs before attending.
Club story
A wide catchment with its home in Kealkill
Bay Rovers was formed in 1990 for footballers from communities around Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay. The club is also described publicly as Bantry Bay Rovers. Its early membership drew from Glengarriff, Bantry, Durrus and other parts of the area, with a senior side entering the West Cork League.
Kealkill became the club’s base. The address is closely tied to the club’s match day identity, while the wider Bantry name describes its catchment. Families and visiting teams should use the venue attached to their fixture rather than relying on the wider place name alone.
Underage football produced a notable result in 2012. The under 12 side travelled to Lyre Rovers needing a draw to secure the league title. A 2–1 win completed a league and cup double.
The women’s team added another milestone in 2020. The Southern Star reported a 4–2 win over Aultagh Celtic in the Women’s 7’s Shield final and described a group combining established club members with players new to competitive football.
Current public posts show activity across boys’ and girls’ age groups. Examples include under 14 girls, under 14 boys and under 16 boys, while the official profile states a broader under 8 to over 33 span. That supports a wide pathway but does not establish a fixed team count.
Ask the club about parking, changing rooms, toilets and accessible entry before travelling, especially when arrangements are needed for a young player or visitor.