Ballyanly · Inniscarra · Formed 1983
Community football in the Lee Valley
Strand United AFC brings youth and adult football together at Ballyanly in Inniscarra.
Club identity
Strand United since 1983
The official Strand United AFC page records that the club was formed in 1983. Its distinctive crest links the name Matehy with a football, four hands and a shared rope, a fitting image for a community club built around collective effort.
Strand now supports football from the early age groups through the teenage years and into adult competition. The club’s home in Inniscarra gives it a clear local base, while its teams meet opponents from across Cork through schoolboy, schoolgirl and adult leagues.
The club does not publish a full season by season archive. This profile therefore separates verified milestones from tradition and avoids turning incomplete records into a definitive honours list.
Your first visit
Ballyanly in Inniscarra
Strand United is based on the grounds of Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly, Inniscarra, County Cork, P31 T953. The centre publishes the same location for the soccer club and lists a community pitch, astro turf, walkway, playground and defibrillator among the wider campus facilities. Availability and access should always be confirmed with the club or centre.
Open directions to Strand United at Ballyanly
Before travelling, confirm whether the fixture or session is on grass or astro, which entrance is in use, the meeting point, suitable footwear and the collection arrangements for younger players.
Players and teams
A route from first games to adult football
Recent verified fixtures show Strand teams across boys’ and girls’ football, including under 10 girls, under 11, under 13, under 14 and under 16 age groups. A current match report also places the under 11 boys in the Cork Schoolboys League, while recent girls’ fixtures confirm a schoolgirl pathway. Age groups and squad availability can change each season, so parents should ask about the correct group for the player’s year of birth.
Verified milestones
A developing record across the club
The following is a concise evidence based timeline rather than a complete honours roll.
| Year | Milestone | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Strand United AFC formed | The formation year is published by the club on its official page and appears on the crest. |
| Present | Home at Ballyanly | Inniscarra Community Centre identifies Strand United as the soccer club based on its grounds. |
| 2024 | President’s Cup winners | Strand United B drew 2–2 with Coachford B and won the final 3–1 on penalties. |
| 2026 | Two adult teams active | Cork AUL listings place Strand United A in Premier A and Strand United B in Division 2, with Ballyanly home fixtures. |
| 2026 | Youth pathway active | Current fixtures and match reports show boys’ and girls’ teams competing across several age groups. |
Read the Echo report on the 2024 President’s Cup final. Dave Og Coleman was named player of the match after decisive saves in extra time and the shootout.
Match day and club life
What families can expect
Ballyanly is a shared community setting rather than a large stadium. Arrive with the player ready for the surface and weather, use only the parking and spectator areas directed by the hosts, and keep paths and access points clear. Encourage both teams and allow coaches and match officials to manage the game.
For a useful view of current football, the Cork AUL publishes adult fixtures and results, while opponent reports such as Kanturk AFC’s under 16 match report help confirm youth activity. The club’s official kit shop shows the current blue and yellow identity, but families should confirm the required items before ordering.
Published fixture information can move at short notice. Treat the team message or direct confirmation from the club as the final source for the day, time and pitch.
Joining and contact
Make the right first enquiry
Use the official Strand United AFC Facebook page for current club notices and contact details. A parent or guardian should make the initial enquiry for a child and include the player’s name, year of birth and previous playing experience.
Ask whether the age group is currently taking players, when and where it trains, what registration is required and who the relevant coach or club officer is. Do not rely on an older public timetable because team numbers, surfaces and session times can change.
Visiting teams and match officials should confirm Ballyanly, the kick off time and the assigned surface with the host team before travelling.
Research checked 18 September 2026. Club schedules and squad availability remain subject to direct confirmation.
