Kells Celtic Youths FC

Kells Celtic Youths identity

Kells Celtic Youths FC is a County Meath football club based in Kells, with youth football, girls football and adult football connected through the same red, white and navy identity.

The club name links Kells Celtic and Kells Youths, while the badge dates of 1929, 2020 and 1993 show a layered football story rather than a single date on its own.

Home at The Grange

The club’s home anchor is The Grange at Sedanrath in Kells. Local address details place Kells Celtic Youths at Grange Glebe, Sedanrath, Kells.

That address is the practical starting point for parents and away teams, but families should always confirm the football entrance, pitch and arrival details with the team before travel.

Travel anchor: The Grange, Grange Glebe, Sedanrath, Kells, County Meath.

Sedanrath visitor notes

The Grange area is also associated with other local sport, so a clear football instruction matters. Ask whether the meeting point is at the football pitch, a car park area, a pavilion or another agreed point at the ground.

For tournaments or larger match days, confirm the day’s parking approach and allow extra time. A young player’s first visit is easier when the family knows where to park, where to meet and which pitch is being used.

Boys and youths pathway

The 2026 to 2027 football landscape shows Kells Celtic Youths across under 12, under 13, under 14, under 15, under 16 and youths football. That gives boys a route through several age bands.

Different squads can sit in different divisions, so parents should ask which team matches the player’s year of birth and experience. The team module below the guide keeps the live team cards together.

Girls pathway

Girls football is a major part of the club picture. The 2026 to 2027 pathway includes girls teams at under 12, under 13, under 14 and under 15 level.

That spread gives younger players visible steps ahead of them and gives parents a practical route into football without guessing whether the club has girls squads at the relevant age.

U12 girls title in 2022

The under 12 girls won the NECSL Division 1 title in 2022 without dropping a point. They completed fourteen wins from fourteen league games, with a 9 to 2 win over Robinstown securing the championship.

That title is one of the clearest girls football milestones in the club story. It shows both performance and depth, because the group sustained its form across the full league run.

Players from the 2022 win

The title win included five goals from Hailey Twomey, two from Niamh Tierney and one each from Ruby Sheridan and Bonnie Ryan in the Robinstown game.

Player names help families understand that these milestones belong to real club groups. For younger girls joining now, that kind of history gives the pathway something visible to look up to.

McGuinn Brennan Cup final

Another Kells under 12 girls side reached the McGuinn Brennan Cup final in September 2024. Athboy Celtic won 1 nil at the MDL, with Kells continuing to create chances after conceding early.

Goalkeeper Shannon Reilly made a notable save in that final. Even without lifting the cup, the final appearance adds another useful marker for the girls pathway.

Adult football connection

Adult football is part of the Kells Celtic Youths picture through the North Eastern Football League. That matters because older players can see football beyond youth age groups.

NEFL contact names connected with the club include Patrick Matthews, Oliver Curran, Shane Reilly and Seanie Curran. Families and adult players should use the most relevant club contact for the question they have.

Kilmessan Shield run

The adult side had a cup milestone in March 2023, beating Navan Town Cosmos by 3 to 1 to reach the Kilmessan Shield quarter finals.

Lar Ivers scored twice and Jack O’Keeffe added the other Kells goal. It is a useful senior marker beside the underage and girls football achievements.

Kells Blackwater tournament context

Kells Celtic Youths took part in the 2022 Kells Blackwater tournament. That event has been part of local football life for many years and the 2022 edition involved about 1,400 players.

Tournament football gives players a different experience from weekly league games. It means extra matches, new opponents and a stronger sense of Kells as a football host.

Equipment support in 2024

A €70,000 equipment grant in May 2024 had Kells Celtic Youths FC attached to the project under the Kells Blackwater football name.

For families, the practical value is simple: grants and equipment support can help a club improve the weekly football environment, from training gear to match day setup.

Main club contact

Patrick Matthews is the named secretary contact for the club on 086 153 3487. The Kells Celtic Youths email is kellscelticyouths@gmail.com.

A first message should include the player name, year of birth, school year, football experience and whether the enquiry is about boys, girls, youths or adult football.

Kit and colour identity

The home kit uses red and white striped shirts, black shorts and red socks. The away kit uses navy shirts, navy shorts and red socks.

Those colours match the club’s visual identity: red and navy around the badge, with white lettering and the cross detail. Visiting teams should confirm colours if a clash is possible.

Crest details

The crest carries Kells Celtic A.F.C. on the upper red banner and Kells Youths FC on the lower red banner. It also shows 1929 at the top, 1993 at the bottom and the 20 and 20 date split inside the shield.

The central cross, red shield and navy border make the badge easy to recognise. It is a compact way of showing the combined club identity across youth and adult football.

Joining the club

For a child starting football, ask first about the youngest active group or the age group that matches the player’s year of birth. Then confirm training night, ground, registration steps, fees and available places.

For returning players, include the previous club or school football experience. For girls joining the pathway, ask which girls squad is active for the player’s age.

First visit checklist

A first visit to The Grange should be simple: confirm the meeting point, arrive early, find the coach and give the player time to settle before warm up.

Bring boots for the expected surface, shin guards, water and weather gear. If the ground is busy, ask where parents should stand and whether toilets or changing rooms are available for the session.

Away team guide

Away teams should confirm The Grange entrance, parking, pitch allocation and changing room access before setting out. That is especially useful where several groups or sports may be using the wider area.

Coaches should also confirm the best contact if delayed. Clear arrival details help young players, parents and referees keep match day calm.

Using the live club modules

The team and match modules below this guide carry the live football cards for Kells Celtic Youths. They are the right place to check the active team list, fixtures and results once the family knows which squad matters.

The guide itself stays focused on durable information: where the club is based, how to contact it, what colours it wears, what the pathway looks like and what a first visit involves.

What defines Kells Celtic Youths

Kells Celtic Youths is defined by The Grange at Sedanrath, red and white shirts, girls and boys pathways, adult football links and a badge that joins Kells Celtic with Kells Youths.

For parents, the club offers a local route into football in Kells. For players, it offers visible girls achievements, tournament experience, youth teams, adult football and a clear place to start.