Cabinteely FC

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Cabinteely FC identity

Cabinteely FC has deep football roots in South Dublin. The modern club began as Auburn FC in 1967, grew into Cabinteely Boys and became Cabinteely Football Club in 1992 as its boys, girls, women’s and senior sections expanded.

Today the club welcomes players across ages and abilities, with Kilbogget Park providing a shared home for development, community football and ambitious pathways.

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Kilbogget Park in Killiney

Kilbogget Park on Churchview Road is Cabinteely’s main football base. The park setting supports a large underage programme, adult teams, inclusive football and regular development activity close to the communities of Cabinteely, Killiney and South Dublin.

Confirm the age group, pitch allocation, entrance, parking and changing arrangements before travelling because different programmes may use different parts of the park.

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From The Blues to a modern club

Cabinteely football can be traced to The Blues in the 1930s, a local schoolboys side that won a league cup in front of a large crowd. Football paused in the mid 1950s before returning in 1967 with Auburn FC and one league team.

The club joined the South County League in 1970, became Cabinteely Boys in 1973 and adopted the wider Cabinteely FC name in 1992 as the football pathway grew.

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Boys, girls and adult pathways

Cabinteely provides football for boys and girls from early development through teenage teams, adult football and women’s football. The club also supports player progression through partnerships with Bray Wanderers, DLR Waves and Celtic Soccer Academy.

Age groups and squad places change each season. A first enquiry should include the player’s year of birth, experience and preferred pathway so the club can direct the family to the right coach.

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Football For All and Special Olympics

Cabinteely’s inclusive programmes welcome children and adults with additional needs and disabilities. Football For All sessions are adapted to ability, with the Pumas programme for younger players and the Cougars Special Olympics group for adults.

Sessions focus on participation, confidence, skill development and belonging. Families can ask about the next session, support arrangements, registration and the level that best suits the player.

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National football and club partnerships

Cabinteely entered the League of Ireland First Division in 2015, creating national teams from under 13 through under 19 and a senior pathway for talented players. The senior operation later joined with Bray Wanderers in 2021, while the community club continued to develop its own programmes.

In 2025 the club became an International Club Partner of Celtic Soccer Academy, adding coach education and player development opportunities at Kilbogget Park.

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Joining and first visit page

For a first enquiry, include the player’s name, year of birth, playing experience and if the interest is boys, girls, adult, women’s, Football For All or Special Olympics football. Ask about places, the next session, registration, kit, fees, pitch allocation and access needs.

Kilbogget Park is the club’s main football setting. Arrive early, confirm the exact meeting point and allow the player time to meet the coach before activity begins.

Home ground

Kilbogget Park

Check the team message for the named pitch and arrival detail before travelling.