Laytown United FC

Laytown United identity

Laytown United FC is an east coast County Meath football club founded in 2009. The club motto is Carpe Diem, and the crest carries the same phrase beneath the red, black and yellow shield.

The club plays in the North Eastern Regional League and the Leinster Football League, with football from academy level through senior and over 35s football.

East coast football base

Laytown United describes itself as located on the east coast of County Meath, just off Junction 7 of the M1 motorway. That makes the club a coastal football hub for Laytown and nearby communities.

The setting matters for families and visiting teams because the main football reference point is Seafield. Always confirm which entrance and pitch apply before travelling.

Seafield home ground

Seafield is the main Laytown United location. The club location page names Seafield and asks venue queries to go to the chairperson email.

The venue is a shared local sports space, so visitors should check pitch, parking and facilities before setting out. This is especially important for winter training, tournaments or changed fixtures.

Travel anchor: Seafield, Laytown, County Meath.

Facilities and improvement context

Seafield has grass pitches used by local sports clubs. A further six years on the Seafield lease in 2023 gave Laytown United a stronger base for planning around football growth.

Improvement ambitions have included coach support, more girls football, opportunities for players with additional needs, a running track, a floodlit 3G pitch and toilet and changing facilities. Families should check the present match day facilities before each visit.

Scale of the club

Laytown United has more than 300 registered players across 18 teams and the academy. That makes it one of the larger community football operations in its local area.

A club of that size needs coaches, committee roles, child welfare support, fixture planning and clear communication. The team and committee structure below shows how much volunteer coordination sits behind weekend football.

Academy pathway

The academy is the starting point for many Laytown players. Official team information names academy coaches Paul Crosbie, Emer Coker, Connor Coker, Dayne Conroy, Jake Cronin, Cailean Lynch and Michael Lynch.

Academy families should ask about the current session time, surface, footwear, registration and whether a parent should remain close to the pitch.

Younger age groups

The younger team structure includes under 8, under 9, under 10 and under 11 football. The under 11 age band has more than one coaching group, which shows the scale of participation at that stage.

Parents should give the player year of birth when contacting the club. That allows the club to direct the family to the correct coach, training night and squad.

Junior and youth teams

Laytown United’s middle and older youth structure includes under 12, under 13, under 15, under 16, under 17 youths and under 19 football. The under 16 age band has A and B groups.

That structure gives players a route through several stages rather than a short underage stop. It also means families should confirm the exact group because age bands can have more than one squad.

Older player pathway

The older route includes under 17 youths, under 19, under 21, seniors and over 35s football. That creates a long football path inside the same club.

For teenagers, it helps to see under 19 and under 21 teams ahead. For adult players, seniors and over 35s football keep the club open beyond the youth pathway.

Girls football and inclusion aims

Laytown United has named more girls football as part of its Seafield development aims. The older club development story also refers to opportunities for players with additional needs.

Families should ask the club about the present options for the player’s year of birth and any support needs. The most useful first message is clear, practical and age specific.

Drogheda United partnership

Laytown United has entered a strategic football partnership with Drogheda United FC. The club describes it as a major milestone while keeping its own identity and independence.

The partnership is designed to create opportunities around player development, talent identification, coach education and academy exposure. Laytown says it is the first and only club in its immediate area to establish this partnership.

People behind the partnership

The partnership work acknowledges John Donohue, Academy Director, and Rian Wogan, CEO of Drogheda United FC. Laytown also credits Lee Conroy, Simon Graham, Dave Richmond and Siobhan Tunstead for helping bring it together.

This matters because a partnership is only useful when volunteers and coaches turn it into real development opportunities for players.

2026 youth honours

Laytown’s under 18 players celebrated a league and cup double in 2026. The competition names were not attached to the club material available for this build, so the achievement should be treated as a team milestone rather than a named honour here.

The club has also had under 14 and under 15 sides reach cup finals at the AUL Complex. Those final appearances add further depth to the youth football story.

Committee contacts

Noel Lynch is chairperson and Lee Conroy is secretary and vice chairperson. Lorraine McGillivary is treasurer, Nicola Crowe is public relations officer and Sarah Dunne is child welfare officer.

For general committee enquiries, the club uses Committee@laytownunited.com. For child welfare matters, use childwelfare@laytownunited.com.

Fixture and coaching contacts

Ger Duff is the fixture secretary on 085 731 9998. Dave Richmond is the coaching representative, and Philippa Hughes supports equipment coordination.

Use the fixture contact for arranged matches and the secretary for broader club questions. For coach development or equipment matters, the relevant committee role keeps the query focused.

League contacts and kit

NERL contact details name Ger Duff as fixture secretary and Lee Conroy as secretary. The same league information gives the club kit colours for home and away matches.

The home kit is red and black with black shorts and black socks. The away kit is blue and black with black shorts and black socks.

Crest and motto

The Laytown United crest has a red and black shield with a yellow border, the club name at the top and Carpe Diem at the bottom. The centre includes a horseshoe and a county shaped symbol.

The motto means seize the day. It gives the club identity a short phrase that fits youth development, volunteer work and senior football ambition.

First visit checklist

For a first visit, confirm that the session is at Seafield and ask which pitch or meeting point applies. Arrive early enough to park, find the coach and let the player settle.

Bring boots suited to grass, shin guards, water and weather gear. Because facility arrangements can change, ask about toilets, changing and where parents should stand before the session starts.

Away team guide

Away teams should confirm the Seafield entrance, parking, pitch, changing arrangements and warm up area before leaving. This is especially useful for cup games, tournaments and winter fixtures.

If the fixture moves or weather affects the venue, coaches should check the match instruction again. A coastal ground can feel very different in winter weather, so families should prepare accordingly.

What defines Laytown United

Laytown United is defined by a 2009 foundation, Seafield, more than 300 players, 18 teams and academy football, the Carpe Diem motto and a pathway that reaches seniors and over 35s.

For families, the club offers a coastal football home with a large volunteer structure. For players, it offers academy football, youth progression, senior football and a Drogheda United partnership that adds development possibilities.