Killybegs · Founded 1896 · Youth and adult football
The Saints of Emerald Park
St Catherines FC brings one of Donegal football’s oldest identities to a home ground overlooking the harbour town of Killybegs.
Club story
A Killybegs name since 1896
The club crest carries three defining details: St Catherines FC, Killybegs and the foundation year 1896. Known as the Saints, the club has represented the town across generations of Donegal football.
Green, white and gold shape the club’s visual identity, while Emerald Park provides the setting for home matches and the community work behind them.
Home football
Emerald Park in Killybegs
The Donegal Football Association club profile lists Emerald Park as the club’s home. The ground sits in Killybegs, with the harbour, hills and Atlantic weather all part of the match-day setting.
Open directions to Emerald Park
Check the latest fixture notice for the assigned pitch, entrance and kickoff before travelling.
Youth pathway
A local route into senior football
St Catherines has a documented underage tradition. Republic of Ireland international Séamus Coleman began playing with the club in Killybegs before moving into senior football, while Patrick McClafferty is another former underage player to progress beyond the local game.
Age groups and player availability can change between seasons. Families should contact the club with the player’s birth year for the latest route into training.
Current football
Competing in the Donegal Junior League
The Donegal FA listing carries current St Catherines fixtures in the county’s adult game, including Brian McCormick Premier Division competition. The league profile and live modules on this page are the best place to check changing fixture, result and table information.
Match arrangements can shift because of weather, pitch condition or competition scheduling, so use the newest club or league notice on the day.
Joining and updates
Contact the Saints through official channels
Use the official St Catherines FC Facebook page for club notices, recruitment information and match updates. The Donegal FA profile provides the league listing and current competition route.
For a player enquiry, include the player’s birth year, playing experience and preferred pathway. Ask the club to confirm places, training times, footwear, fees and the correct arrival point.
Organisational channels are the safest first contact for youth football enquiries; personal contact details published elsewhere are not repeated here.
Before your visit
Plan for the Killybegs conditions
Emerald Park is the published home, but the live fixture notice controls the venue and kickoff. Allow time to find the correct entrance and confirm parking, changing and collection arrangements with the team.
Coastal weather can move quickly in south-west Donegal. Bring suitable layers and check for a late match update before setting out.
Research checked 18 September 2026. Team places, training arrangements, contacts and match venues can change during the season.