Bennettsbridge · Kilkenny · Since 1971
Football beside the Nore
A village club with a route from early football into girls’, boys’ and adult teams.
East End United
A Bennettsbridge football club since 1971
East End United is the soccer club of Bennettsbridge in County Kilkenny. Founded in 1971, the club brings together players from the village and surrounding area in its green and gold colours. The ground sits off Gowran Road, close to the River Nore and a short journey south of Kilkenny city.
The club’s current programme reaches beyond one age group or one adult side. Its own fixture listings include boys’ football and men’s A and B teams, while its recent honours include success for girls as well as boys and adults. That range gives a young player room to start locally and continue through the age groups within the same club.
The official East End United website carries club news, membership access, fixtures and results. ClubZap is also used for current notices and football updates.
Player pathway
Girls, boys and adult football
Families should contact the club with the player’s year of birth so the right age group can be confirmed. The club’s recent football includes under 12 and under 14 boys, girls’ teams and adult men’s squads. Age groups and squad availability can change between seasons, so direct contact is the best way to arrange a first session.
For younger players, the aim is to enter a suitable group, learn with players of a similar age and grow into organised league football. Older players can see a route towards youth and adult squads rather than treating each age band as a separate stop.
Before attending
Ask the club to confirm the squad, training location, session time, footwear and registration arrangements for the current season.
The membership area on the official site gives families a route into the club’s registration system. Confirm the correct membership category before making a payment.
Recent honours
A memorable 2025 season
Men’s A team · Division 2 league and cup champions
East End United’s A team completed a league and cup double in 2025, giving the adult side two trophies from the same campaign.
Under 14 Yellow · Division 2A league champions
The under 14 Yellow squad won its division in 2025, adding an underage league title to the club’s season.
Under 11 girls · Plate champions
The under 11 girls won their Plate competition in 2025. It is a clear recent marker for the girls’ pathway in Bennettsbridge.
These achievements are recorded in the club’s official history. They cover three different parts of East End United: adult football, boys’ football and girls’ football.
Visiting East End
The club and pitches on Gowran Road
East End United’s football home is on the Gowran Road side of Bennettsbridge. Two nearby map pins identify the club entrance and the playing area. Visiting teams should use the location named on their fixture and confirm the meeting point with the home coach before travelling.
East End Football Club
East End Football Club pitch
Allow time to find the correct entrance and pitch, especially when several teams are active. Ask in advance about parking or step-free access if anyone in your group needs a closer arrival point. Keep gateways and neighbouring access clear.
Club life
Football sustained by the village
A club serving several age groups depends on coaches, parents, volunteers and local supporters. East End United’s public channels show that fundraising and community backing sit alongside match activity, with club gear, sponsored events and member competitions helping to support football in Bennettsbridge.
That support is visible across the pathway. Parents help children reach training and away matches, volunteers keep teams organised, and adult players remain part of the same club as its youngest footballers. Anyone interested in coaching, practical help or sponsorship can use the club’s public email to start a conversation.
The club publishes current notices through its website, Instagram and ClubZap. For the clearest answer on a current team or event, use those channels rather than relying on an older timetable.
Join or contact the club
Start with the player’s year of birth
Email eastendutd@gmail.com or use the official contact page. For a child, include the player’s year of birth, football experience and a parent or guardian contact. Ask which squad is suitable and where that group trains.
Parents can use the same address for child-welfare enquiries. The club identifies a Child Protection Officer and a schoolboys and schoolgirls secretary through its official contact channel, keeping family enquiries within the club’s public system.
Visiting coaches should confirm the team name, pitch, kick-off time and arrival arrangements before setting out. Adult players and volunteers can also use the club email to ask about the appropriate team or role.