Naas AFC
Large community football at Naas Sports Centre, with academy, boys, girls, goalkeeper, youth and senior routes from Caragh Road.
A large grassroots club for Naas
Naas AFC is one of County Kildare’s major community football clubs, based at Naas Sports Centre on Caragh Road. The club was founded in 1990 and has grown into a large pathway for children, teenagers, adult players, coaches and volunteers across Naas and the surrounding area.
The scale of the club is a big part of its identity. Naas AFC lists more than 900 juvenile members, more than 100 adult members and more than thirty teams, with activity running from the youngest academy groups through youth football and senior football.
Caragh Road and match day arrival
The club’s main home address is Naas Sports Centre, Caragh Road, Naas, W91 TE29. That makes the venue easy to plan for families from Naas, Sallins, Two Mile House, Kill and the wider Kildare football area.
Parents and visiting teams should confirm the exact pitch, meeting point and coach contact before travelling. A busy club with academy, youth and adult teams can have several groups active around the same time, so the simple checks matter: pitch number, arrival time, kit colour, water and weather gear.
Academy football for the youngest players
Naas AFC gives its youngest players a clear entry point through academy football. The academy is listed for ages five to eight, while players aged five to eleven are described as developing through academy style football with fun, small sided games and a focus on basic skills.
That early route is important because it lets children learn movement, ball control, listening, confidence and teamwork before the pressure of older age group football. For a new family, the first question is whether the child should begin in the academy or move straight to an age group team.
Youth pathway from U8 to U19
The youth pathway is broad. Naas AFC lists boys and girls teams from U8 through U19, with multiple squads at several age groups. That depth helps the club place players by age, stage and ability rather than forcing everyone into one group.
From U12 upward, Naas AFC connects its teams with the Kildare and District Underage League pathway across competitive levels. The team overview also shows girls teams, boys teams, goalkeeper groups and coaching groups, which gives families a realistic picture of a busy weekly football programme.
Teams across early, youth and older age groups.
Girls teams and academy routes inside the club.
Dedicated goalkeeper groups for younger and older players.
U17, U18 and U19 routes towards senior football.
Senior football and adult routes
Naas AFC is not only an underage club. The adult side includes more than 100 adult members, senior teams and a Leinster Senior League connection, with listed U19, U20 and adult competition routes.
That matters for player retention. A child can start in academy football, move through boys or girls teams, continue into older youth football and see a local adult route at the same club. For coaches and parents, that gives the whole pathway a clearer shape.
Coaching, safeguarding and standards
Naas AFC places major emphasis on coaching standards and safeguarding. The club lists a large volunteer coaching group, Garda vetting and safeguarding training, and it achieved FAI Club Mark Entry Level in 2025.
For parents, those details help explain how the club is organised beyond the pitch. A large football club needs clear coaching habits, child safety routines, qualified support and a culture where every player is encouraged to improve at an appropriate level.
Crest, colours and identity
The Naas AFC crest is one of the clearest identities in Kildare football. It uses a blue circular ring, red Naas and AFC lettering, two blue footballs, a green snake in the centre and the Founded 1990 date at the base.
That badge connects the club name, foundation year and local identity in a simple visual mark. Blue and white carry the main football look, while red lettering and green detail give the crest its distinctive character.
Family checklist for joining
A first message to Naas AFC should include the player’s name, date of birth, school year, football experience, preferred route and parent contact details. The club email is info@naasafc.ie, and the club also maintains social channels for general updates.
For a new player, the core decision is simple: academy, age group team, goalkeeper group or older youth route. For a visiting family, the key checks are Caragh Road venue detail, pitch number, arrival time, kit colour and the correct coach contact.
