Killegland AFC in Ashbourne
Killegland AFC brings academy, girls teams, boys teams, youth teams and senior football together around Ashbourne, with volunteer coaching and a 2011 club identity at the centre.
Killegland AFC in Ashbourne
Killegland AFC is an Ashbourne football club based around Ashbourne Community Centre, Wards Cross, The Ward, the Rugby Club and other local training spaces in County Meath. The club was established in 2011 and has grown quickly from a local children’s football project into academy, youth and senior football.
The football identity is navy, white and yellow, with a castle crest, the club name and Est. 2011 across the badge. The club motto, Let’s do it Better, fits the way Killegland presents itself: community football, volunteer energy and steady development for players.
Established in 2011
Killegland was formed to provide a safe and fun environment for children in the community to learn and enjoy football. The early aim still shapes the club today: football should be organised, inclusive, developmental and enjoyable.
The club is run by volunteers and has built its pathway in a short period of time. That growth now includes the Kubs Academy, school age teams, girls teams, boys teams, a senior men’s route and regular club events.
Kubs Academy
The Kubs Academy is described as the heart of Killegland. It gives four to seven year olds their first steps in the club and has driven much of the growth over recent seasons.
Academy training is linked to Monday evenings at the Community Centre, with the group preparing younger players for matches and team football. The academy is important because it gives families an early local route before the formal age group squads begin.
Main places for football
Killegland football activity is spread across several Ashbourne and north Meath locations. Ashbourne Community Centre is the contact and community base, Wards Cross is named in league location material, and team pages also refer to The Ward, the Rugby Club and the Gaelscoil pitch.
That spread matters for visiting families. Match, academy and training details can use different places in different seasons, so Ashbourne Community Centre remains the main club reference while the wider local football footprint is described.
| Place | Role |
|---|---|
| Ashbourne Community Centre | Main club address at Deerpark, Milltown, Ashbourne, Co Meath. |
| Wards Cross | League location named with Killegland AFC and used by teams in current records. |
| The Ward | Training place named for senior and under 18 football. |
| Rugby Club | Autumn and winter training place named for several teams. |
| Gaelscoil pitch | Spring and summer training place named for under 16 football. |
School age pathway
Killegland’s team structure gives a pathway from academy into younger DDSL teams, older youth teams and senior football. The official team navigation names under 9, under 12, under 13 boys, under 13 girls, under 14, under 16, under 18, academy and senior team routes.
The pathway is broad enough for different stages of player growth: small sided football, first team squads, teenage league squads, girls football, boys football and a senior football link for older players.
| Stage | Killegland route |
|---|---|
| Academy | Kubs Academy for four to seven year olds, with Monday evening training. |
| Younger teams | Under 9 and under 12 teams provide the first formal team steps after academy football. |
| Middle youth | Under 13 boys, under 13 girls and under 14 teams give boys and girls a structured route. |
| Older youth | Under 16 and under 18 teams connect players to higher youth football. |
| Senior | Senior men compete in the Leinster Senior League structure. |
Senior route
Killegland has a senior team pathway in addition to academy and youth football. The senior team is connected with Leinster Senior League Premier 1 football, giving the club an adult route as well as a youth development identity.
The senior record includes FAI North Leinster cup final appearances, repeated league runner up seasons in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022, and a Barcelona Cup final appearance. That gives younger players a visible adult reference inside the same club.
Youth team detail
The older youth pages show Killegland teams with named coaches, training times, sponsors and achievements. Those details show the club is not only an academy provider; it also supports organised teams across the teenage years.
Under 18 football is linked with Tuesday and Thursday training at The Ward and U18 Premier football. Under 16 football is linked with DDSL Sunday 6, Gaelscoil and Rugby Club training, and a 2025 U15 Tommy Quinn Memorial Cup win.
| Team level | Detail |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | U18 Premier route, with past League Cup, Shield, league and Major level honours across the age group journey. |
| Under 16 | DDSL U16 Sunday 6 and 2025 U15 Tommy Quinn Memorial Cup champions. |
| Under 14 | DDSL Sunday 14.7 and KDFC Summer 2023 tournament winners. |
| Under 13 boys | Saturday Division 5 with Monday and Wednesday evening training. |
| Under 12 | Sunday under 12 division 6 with Community Centre training. |
| Under 9 | U9.11 football with winter training at the Rugby Club. |
Girls football
Killegland includes girls football in its current club structure. The team navigation names an under 13 girls route, and current connected team records include girls football at under 14 level.
That matters for a growing community club because the pathway is not limited to boys teams. Girls teams add depth to the club, broaden family participation and strengthen the club’s place in Ashbourne football.
Membership structure
Killegland offers membership from academy into youth football. Membership includes participation in training and matches, qualified and Garda vetted coaches, club facilities and equipment, registration with relevant football bodies and insurance cover where applicable.
The 2026 to 2027 membership structure separates academy fees, under 8 academy fees, under 9 to under 12 fees, under 13 and older fees, family membership and instalment payment options. That gives families clear cost routes across age bands.
| Option | Membership detail |
|---|---|
| Academy | Annual academy fee and under 8 fee for 2026 to 2027 is set at 130 euro. |
| Academy family | Family discount for two children in academy for 2026 to 2027 is set at 240 euro. |
| Under 9 to under 12 | Annual membership listed at 270 euro, with a three payment option of 90 euro. |
| Under 13 and older | Annual membership listed at 300 euro, with a three payment option of 100 euro. |
| Family membership | Annual family membership listed at 555 euro, with a three payment option of 185 euro. |
Coaching and safety standards
The membership structure names qualified and Garda vetted coaches as part of the club offer. The site also includes policy material, including a goal post policy, which shows that safety and facility use are part of club organisation.
For families, those details matter because academy and youth football depend on more than match days. Coaches, equipment, insurance, governing body registration, facilities and safety policies all sit behind a reliable weekly football experience.
Volunteer powered club
Killegland is powered by a dedicated volunteer team. Volunteers support coaching, team management, academy activity, communications, fundraising, sponsorship, facilities and weekly football logistics.
The club openly welcomes new players and volunteers. That invitation is part of the club’s community identity in Ashbourne, where football growth depends on parents, coaches, officers and helpers sharing the workload.
Club officers and contact
Killegland publishes officer contacts for Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. That gives families and organisers a clear route for club administration, football questions and membership coordination.
The main club email is secretary@killeglandafc.ie and the main phone number is 0876880316. The published club address is Ashbourne Community Center, Deerpark, Milltown, Ashbourne, Co Meath.
| Role | Contact |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | David Davis, 087 688 0316, chairperson@killeglandafc.ie. |
| Secretary | Mark Lang, 087 414 3384, secretary@killeglandafc.ie. |
| Treasurer | Helen Nulty, treasurer@killeglandafc.ie. |
Club life and updates
Recent Killegland activity includes player recruitment, an Annual General Meeting, summer football activity, team wins, striker fund raising, academy promotion and team progress across several age groups.
The flow of updates shows a club that is still building: under 7 recruitment, academy activity, under 14 girls, under 15 boys, 2014 and 2013 boys, senior football and fund raising all sit inside the same club calendar.
Sponsors and local support
Killegland’s team pages and wider club material show many local sponsors attached to teams and club activity. That sponsorship support helps with the cost of kit, equipment, events and weekly football needs.
Examples across team material include EBS, Des Kelly Interiors, Architectural Doors, Sherry Fitzgerald, Pillo Hotel, Striker and other local business names. The pattern shows a club with local backing across multiple age groups.
Visiting Killegland AFC
Use Ashbourne Community Centre, Deerpark, Milltown, Ashbourne, Co Meath, A84 WY82 as the main club reference. Families should confirm whether a session is at the Community Centre, Wards Cross, The Ward, the Rugby Club, the Gaelscoil pitch or another allocated venue before travelling.
The map below is set to Ashbourne Community Centre. It is the most useful starting point for the club address, while individual team communications should be checked for the exact pitch and time.
