Football Classes in Ireland
Explore 168 Football classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Football classes are most widely available in Dublin, Cork, Galway.
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Little Kickers Kerry
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Greater Cork
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Kerry
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Greater Cork
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Greater Cork
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Kerry
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Greater Cork
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Waterford, Wexford, Clonmel
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Waterford, Wexford, Clonmel
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Cork Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Waterford, Wexford, Clonmel
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Louth
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Louth
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South Central
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Sligo & Leitrim
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Louth
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Mayo
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Clare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Clare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Limerick
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Limerick
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Clare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers Sligo & Leitrim
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Soccer Stars Mayo - Westport
Football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years (Soccer Minis, Soccer Stars, Super Stars), held on Saturdays/Sundays.
View full details →Little Kickers Portmarnock
Football coaching classes for young children focusing on confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun environment.
View full details →Little Kickers - Oranmore (Maree Community Centre)
Football-based soccer classes for children run Saturday mornings; Little Kicks (1.5-2.5yrs), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5yrs), Mighty Kickers (3.5yrs-5th birthday).
View full details →Little Kickers Mallow
Saturday morning kids football classes on indoor astro at Mallow GAA for ages 18 months–5 years (Little Kicks, Junior Kickers, Mighty Kickers); runs ~49 weeks/year.
View full details →Little Kickers - Kerry, Listowel Community Centre
Football-based soccer classes for children on Sundays: Little Kicks (1.5-2.5yrs), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5yrs), Mighty Kickers (3.5yrs-5th birthday).
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath (Dunshaughlin venue)
Fun structured football classes for young children focusing on confidence, coordination and social skills. Saturday classes at Gaelscoil na Ríthe including Little Kicks and Junior Kickers.
View full details →Little Kickers - Dunboyne
Structured football classes for kids aged 18 months to 5 years, building confidence and coordination.
View full details →Little Kickers Greater Cork – Carrigtwohill
Weekly kids football classes Sat/Sun for 18 months–5 years (Little Kicks, Junior Kickers, Mighty Kickers); venue since 2009; ~49 weeks/year.
View full details →Little Kickers - Meakstown/Finglas
Little Kickers - Meakstown/Finglas is a newer branch of Little Kickers Dublin & Meath, running early-years football classes at Meakstown Community Centre on Lanesborough Park in Dublin 11. Sessions cater to children from around 18 months up to eight years old. As with the wider Little Kickers programme, football is used as a tool to build movement, coordination and social skills such as listening and sharing, with a playful, non-competitive approach suited to young beginners.
View full details →Finglas Celtic FC
Finglas Celtic FC runs a football academy for children aged 4 to 7 at their grounds on Kilshane Road in Finglas West, Dublin 11. Sessions are held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, giving families a choice of times to fit young children's introduction to football around the rest of the week. As an academy aimed at the youngest age group, the programme focuses on basic ball skills, movement and enjoyment of the game rather than competitive play.
View full details →Bohemian FC Academy
Bohemian FC Academy runs a small-sided games football programme for children from U8 to U12 at the Oscar Traynor Centre in Coolock, Dublin 17. Small-sided formats give young players more touches of the ball and more involvement in play than traditional 11-a-side games, helping develop technical skills, decision-making and match confidence. Run under the Bohemian FC academy banner, the programme offers local children a pathway into football coaching at a well-known Dublin club's training base.
View full details →St. Paul's Artane FC
St. Paul's Artane FC runs an early-years football academy for children aged 5 to 8 on Saturdays at the Clubhouse Astropitch on Gracefield Avenue in Artane, Dublin 5. Saturday sessions at this age are typically built around fun, skills-based games rather than competitive matches, helping children develop ball control, coordination and a love of football before moving into more structured age-grade teams. Training on an astropitch means sessions can go ahead in most weather conditions, giving the academy a reliable weekly slot for local families in Artane.
View full details →Trinity Donaghmede FC
Trinity Donaghmede FC runs a football academy at Father Collins Park on Hole in the Wall Road in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, for children from age 4 through to U18. Starting young children in the academy focuses on basic ball skills and enjoyment of the game, with a clear pathway through age-grade teams as players get older and the football becomes more structured and competitive. Having one club cover such a wide age span means children can stay with the same teammates and coaches for years, from their very first taste of football right up to their late teens.
View full details →Raheny United FC
Raheny United FC's Raheny Rookies Academy offers early-years football for children aged 4 to 6 at the RSA Astro Pitch, near St Anne's Park / All Saints Drive in Raheny. At this age, sessions focus on basic ball skills, movement and enjoying the game rather than formal matches, giving young children a gentle, low-pressure introduction to football. Training on an astro pitch means sessions can go ahead reliably regardless of weather, and joining Raheny United at this early stage sets children up for a possible move into the club's older age groups later on.
View full details →Bohemian FC Youths
Bohemian FC Youths run their early-years "Bohs Juniors" programme for children aged 4 to 7 on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11am, at the astro pitches of Inspire Fitness Centre on Ratoath Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7. The one-hour Saturday session is built around fun, football-based games rather than formal matches, helping young children develop basic ball skills, coordination and confidence in a team setting. Carrying the Bohemian FC name gives children an early connection to a well-known senior club, and the astro pitch surface offers a reliable, all-weather setting for weekly training.
View full details →Belvedere FC
Belvedere FC's Little Eagles Academy, based at Fairview Park / Clontarf Road Complex in Fairview, Dublin 3, is an early-years football programme for children aged 3 to 7. Little Eagles focuses on basic ball skills, coordination and enjoyment of the game rather than competitive matches, giving very young children a gentle introduction to football. Once children age out of Little Eagles, Belvedere FC also fields DDSL Schoolboys teams from U8 through U18, so there's a clear pathway to keep playing at the same club well into the teenage years.
View full details →Glasnevin FC (The Diggers)
Glasnevin FC, known locally as The Diggers, runs football for children right from Kindergarten age through to U16, based at Albert College Park on Ballymun Road in Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The pathway starts with Kindergarten for U4/5s, moves into an Academy programme for U6/7s focused on basic ball skills and enjoyment, and continues into Schoolboys and Schoolgirls teams from U8 up to U16 as children take on more structured, competitive football. Having every age group under one club at the same park makes it easy for families to stay involved for years, with children progressing through the ranks alongside the same group of teammates.
View full details →Little Kickers - Ongar
Little Kickers runs early-years football classes at Ongar Community Centre in Dublin 15, with sessions held on Sunday mornings. The classes use football as a fun way for young children to build balance, coordination and basic movement skills, alongside early social skills like taking turns and following simple instructions. It's a relaxed, playful introduction to sport rather than formal training, suited to children just starting out.
View full details →St Patrick's Athletic FC
St Patrick's Athletic FC runs a football academy for children aged 5 to 13 at its Emmet Road grounds in Inchicore, alongside Easter and summer holiday camps for those wanting extra sessions during school breaks. As one of Dublin's League of Ireland clubs, it gives young players a chance to train at a senior club's home ground. The club also links into a year-round schoolboy/girl academy through its affiliation with Crumlin United, giving children a fuller season of structured football beyond the academy sessions and holiday camps run directly at Emmet Road.
View full details →Cabinteely FC
Cabinteely FC runs its Cubs & Kittens early-years football academy from the large astro pitch at Kilbogget Park in Cabinteely, for children from age 4 (born 2019-2022). It's designed as a first step into football for children just starting primary school, focused on fun and basic movement rather than formal matches. Being based at Kilbogget Park's astro surface means sessions can go ahead in most weather, and as part of a larger club, children who enjoy the Cubs & Kittens sessions have a clear route into Cabinteely FC's older age groups later on.
View full details →Ballybrack FC
Ballybrack FC runs the Tigers academy for children aged 5 to 7 at its grounds in Coolevin, Ballybrack, with the wider club catering for players from age 7 up to 18. The club draws families from across the Ballybrack, Loughlinstown, Cabinteely, Shankill and Killiney area, making it a natural option for a wide stretch of south Dublin. Starting in the Tigers academy gives the youngest players a gentle introduction to football skills and team play, with a clear path to move up through the club's older age groups as they grow.
View full details →Rush Athletic FC (RAFC)
Rush Athletic FC fields schoolboy football teams from U7 right through to U18 at its grounds on Skerries Road in Rush. That full spread of age groups means a child can join the club as a young beginner and continue playing with the same club all the way through to their late teens. As an established local football club, RAFC gives Rush-area families a structured route into organised team football, with regular training and matches at each age grade as players progress through the club.
View full details →Baldoyle United FC
Baldoyle United FC runs a junior football academy for children aged 4 to 8 at Brookstone Road in Baldoyle, with sessions held on Saturday mornings. That age range makes it aimed squarely at children just starting out in organised sport, with an emphasis on basic ball skills and enjoying being part of a team. Saturday morning sessions fit neatly around the school week, and as a local club, Baldoyle United gives families in the area an accessible, community-based introduction to football.
View full details →Leicester Celtic FC
Leicester Celtic FC runs a football academy at Loreto Park in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, taking players from as young as 4 all the way through to adult level. That range means a whole family could potentially play at the same club across different age groups. Starting young players at age 4 focuses on basic ball skills, movement and enjoying the game, with the club's structure allowing children to progress through the age grades as their ability and interest develop over the years.
View full details →Crumlin United FC
Crumlin United FC runs a football academy at Pearse Park on Windmill Road in Crumlin, taking players from age 5 all the way up through the underage grades to U18. That long pathway means a child can join as a five-year-old and stay with the same club right through primary and secondary school. As an established local club, Crumlin United gives young players structured coaching and regular team football within their own age group, building skills and fitness alongside the social side of being part of a team.
View full details →Soccer Stars - Ranelagh
Soccer Stars also runs football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years at Beechwood Community Centre on Mountain View Road in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, meeting Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:45am. As with other Soccer Stars locations, the session is generally split into smaller age-appropriate groups, using games rather than formal drills to build basic football skills such as kicking, dribbling and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere suited to very young children. As specific pricing isn't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Soccer Stars directly to confirm current costs and age-group timings for the Ranelagh session.
View full details →Templeogue United FC - Foundations Academy
Templeogue United FC runs a Foundations Academy for young children aged 4 to 7, offering beginner football coaching at the Tymon Park all-weather pitch in Templeogue, Dublin 6W. Sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 10:00am, giving families an early weekend slot to introduce young children to football fundamentals, including ball skills, coordination and simple games, in a beginner-focused environment. As an entry-level academy pitched at preschool and early primary ages, it suits children trying organised football for the first time.
View full details →Soccer Stars - Templeogue
Soccer Stars runs football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years at Our Lady's School on Terenure Road in Templeogue, Dublin 6W, meeting on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 11:45. Covering such young ages, sessions are typically broken into smaller age-based groups within the overall time slot, using games and simple drills rather than formal training to build basic football skills like kicking, dribbling and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive way. As specific pricing isn't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Soccer Stars directly to confirm current costs and which age group runs at what time within the Sunday session.
View full details →Ardee Celtic FC - Summer Camp
Ardee Celtic FC runs a five-day summer football camp for children, combining professional coaching with a full week of football-based games and skills sessions. The camp costs €80 per child, with sibling discounts available for families booking more than one place, a useful option for the summer holidays when children need a structured, active week outdoors. Run by the local club in Ardee, Co. Louth, the camp gives kids a chance to build football skills and make friends in a familiar community setting over the summer break.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway - Loughrea
Little Kickers County Galway also runs football classes for young children in Loughrea. As with other Little Kickers locations, sessions are built around fun, non-competitive games rather than formal training, introducing preschool and early primary-age children to basic football skills such as dribbling, passing and teamwork through imaginative, structured play. As a specific venue, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents in the Loughrea area are encouraged to contact Little Kickers County Galway directly to confirm current class locations, times and costs before booking.
View full details →Little Kickers County Galway - Ballinasloe
Little Kickers County Galway runs football classes for young children at McNevin Avenue in Ballinasloe. The Little Kickers approach favours fun, non-competitive games over formal drills, introducing preschool and early primary-age children to basic football skills like dribbling and passing through imaginative play, building coordination and teamwork along the way. As specific age range, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents in the Ballinasloe area are encouraged to contact Little Kickers County Galway directly to confirm current class times and costs before booking a place.
View full details →Kinsealy United / Olympian Football Academy - Summer Camp
Kinsealy United and Olympian Football Academy run a joint 4-day summer football camp for children aged 5 to 14 at Kettle Memorial Park in Swords, Co. Dublin. The wide age range means the camp can group children appropriately by ability as well as age. Coaching is delivered by UEFA and FAI-qualified coaches, giving parents confidence that sessions are led to a recognised football coaching standard rather than run informally.
View full details →Kilcock Celtic FC - KDUL / Coerver Academy
Kilcock Celtic FC runs a Coerver Coaching football academy for children aged 7 to 11, using the internationally recognised Coerver method to build individual technical skills such as ball control, dribbling and first touch. Sessions take place on Sundays at Kerdiffstown Park in Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Membership costs €60 a month and includes kit, giving parents a clear, all-in price for structured, skills-focused football coaching outside of regular team training.
View full details →Lusk NS After School Football
Lusk NS After School Football offers a Thursday football programme for pupils from Senior Infants up to 2nd Class, run straight after the school day finishes. It's a convenient option for parents, with no need for extra pick-ups or drop-offs. Sessions are led by Garda-vetted coaches experienced in working with young children, focusing on basic ball skills, teamwork and enjoyment of the game rather than competitive pressure.
View full details →Longford Town FC - Our School
Longford Town FC's Our School programme runs football training at Mullolagher, Co. Longford, covering everything from preschool players aged 3 to 7 through to teenagers. Being attached to a senior club gives young players a connection to a wider football pathway rather than a standalone class. Alongside regular afterschool training sessions during term-time, the club also runs holiday camps, giving families an option to keep children active and playing football during school breaks as well as throughout the year.
View full details →Soccer Stars Mayo - Castlebar
Soccer Stars Mayo runs football classes for children from as young as 18 months up to age 8 at Breaffy National School in Castlebar, with sessions held on weekends. Starting at such a young age, early classes focus on basic movement and ball familiarity rather than structured drills, gradually building toward more football-specific skills as children get older. Beyond Castlebar, Soccer Stars also runs classes in Westport and Ballycroy, giving families across Mayo a few location options for the same weekend programme.
View full details →Cobh Ramblers FC - Junior Academy
Cobh Ramblers FC's Junior Academy runs Sunday sessions from 6 to 7pm at St. Colman's Park for children aged 7 to 14, with training open to both outfield players and goalkeepers. Being attached to a senior club gives young players a pathway and structured coaching environment tied to the wider Cobh Ramblers set-up. Fees are €120 plus €50 a month, and the academy is based out of 5 Cathedral Place, Cobh, Co. Cork. The single weekly session format makes it a manageable commitment for families balancing football alongside school and other activities.
View full details →Soccer Stars Sligo
Soccer Stars Sligo runs football-based classes for children from 18 months up to 7 years old, split into three groups — Mini Stars, Stripes and Stars — with weekend sessions held at Scoil Ursula. Starting football skills this early focuses less on formal rules or competition and more on basic movement, ball familiarity and following simple instructions in a group setting. The three-tier structure lets children move up through the programme as they grow, staying with the same provider from toddlerhood into early school years.
View full details →Little Trickers (Little Kickers Galway)
Little Trickers, the Galway branch of Little Kickers, runs pre-school football classes for children aged 18 months to 5 years across multiple venues in Galway. Coaches are Garda vetted, and a free trial class is available for families wanting to try a session before signing up. Classes at this age focus on basic coordination, following instructions and simple ball skills through games rather than structured drills.
View full details →Little Kickers Limerick
Little Kickers Limerick offers football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years old. The Little Kickers approach is built around fun, non-competitive games rather than formal training drills, introducing young children to basic football skills such as dribbling, passing and teamwork in a way that's suited to short attention spans and developing coordination. As a specific venue, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents in Limerick are encouraged to contact Little Kickers directly to confirm current class locations, times and costs before booking a place.
View full details →Little Kickers
Little Kickers' Clonmel branch, based at Burgagery-Lands West in County Tipperary, runs preschool football for children aged roughly 18 months to seven, moving through four age-graded stages. Sessions start with active parent involvement and progress toward independent play, ending in a short match for the oldest children. Balance, coordination, listening and sharing are woven into every session alongside the football itself. €50 per month.
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In Dungarvan, County Waterford, Little Kickers offers its four-stage preschool football programme for children from about 18 months to seven years old. The youngest group learns alongside a parent, while older children take on more of the session independently. Throughout, the "Play not Push" philosophy encourages participation without pressure, building movement, coordination and social skills through football-based games. Monthly fee: €50.
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Little Kickers' Bishopscourt venue in Waterford runs preschool football classes for children aged roughly 18 months to seven, structured across four stages of growing independence. Parents are closely involved with the youngest children before stepping back as sessions progress. Games throughout build fundamentals like balance, coordination and social skills, ending in a short match for the oldest age group. Classes cost €50 a month.
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At Kilbarry in Waterford, Little Kickers delivers its preschool football programme to children from about 18 months to seven years old, across four age-based stages. Early sessions rely on active parent participation, gradually shifting to more independent play as children get older. Football is used as the tool for building movement skills, coordination and social skills like turn-taking, with a short match at the end for the most senior group. Monthly fee is €50.
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Little Kickers' Monaclinoe classes in Limerick take children aged roughly 18 months to seven through four progressively independent stages of preschool football. The youngest group is a parent-toddler programme, while older children work more on their own with parents supporting from the sidelines. The "Play not Push" approach keeps things fun throughout, with sessions building toward a short match by the final stage. €50 per month.
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In Limerick city, Little Kickers' Park venue runs preschool football classes for children from about 18 months to seven years old, structured across four age-graded stages. Parents take an active role in the youngest sessions before children progress to more independent play. Balance, coordination, listening and sharing are all built into the football-based games, culminating in a short match for the oldest group. Monthly fee: €50.
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Little Kickers' Moneteen venue in County Limerick offers preschool football for children aged roughly 18 months to seven, moving through four stages of growing independence from parent-toddler sessions to more self-directed play. The programme is used by over 100,000 children each week worldwide. Movement skills, coordination and early social skills are built into every session, with the oldest group's classes ending in a short match. €50 a month.
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At Gouldavoher in Limerick, Little Kickers runs its globally recognised preschool football programme for children from about 18 months to seven, split into four age-appropriate stages. Younger children participate with a parent close by, while older groups work more independently. Each stage layers in more football structure, building toward a short match by the final stage, while keeping the "Play not Push" philosophy at its core. Monthly fee is €50.
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Little Kickers' Carrigaline classes, held at Carrigaline West, take children aged roughly 18 months to seven through a four-stage preschool football programme. Sessions start with active parent involvement and move toward independent participation, ending in a short match for the oldest children. Throughout, the focus stays on fundamental movement, coordination and social skills like sharing and listening rather than competitive football alone. €50 per month.
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In Carrigoon, County Cork, Little Kickers delivers its preschool football programme to children from about 18 months to seven years old, across four age-graded stages. The earliest sessions are parent-and-toddler classes, gradually giving way to more independent play as children move up. The "Play not Push" ethos runs throughout, encouraging rather than forcing participation, with football used as a tool for movement, coordination and social skills. Monthly fee: €50.
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Little Kickers' Midleton branch, based in Townparks, County Cork, runs preschool football classes for children aged roughly 18 months to seven, structured across four stages of growing independence. Parents are actively involved with the youngest group before stepping back as children progress. Games throughout are built around fundamentals like balance, coordination and social skills, culminating in a short match for the most senior group. Classes cost €50 a month.
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At Carrigtohill in County Cork, Little Kickers offers preschool football sessions for children from about 18 months to seven years old, moving through four age-based stages as children grow in independence. The youngest group learns alongside a parent, while older children take on more of the session themselves. Each stage builds movement skills, coordination and social skills like turn-taking, with the oldest group finishing sessions with a short match. Monthly fee is €50.
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Little Kickers' Blackrock, Cork classes take children aged roughly 18 months to seven through four progressively independent stages of preschool football, from parent-and-toddler sessions up to games that finish with a short match. The programme is used globally by over 100,000 children each week. Balance, coordination, listening and sharing are woven into the football-based games throughout, with a "Play not Push" approach that lets reluctant children watch until they're ready to join in. Monthly fee: €50.
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In Bishopstown, Cork, Little Kickers runs its play-based preschool football classes for children from about 18 months to seven years, split into four stages that track each child's growing independence. Early sessions rely on active parent participation, while older groups work more independently with parents cheering from the sidelines. Sessions blend football with fundamental movement skills, sharing and early learning concepts, building toward a short match for the oldest group. €50 per month.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
In Kilkenny, on Upper New Street, Little Kickers offers football sessions for toddlers and young children, part of the franchise's County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny coverage. Age groups run in sequence through the morning — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — all indoors, so sessions aren't weather-dependent. Parents and family are welcome to stay and encourage their child throughout; just bring comfortable runners and a drink for the break. Joining costs €29 for kit and insurance, with €50 due monthly after that.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
Little Kickers runs football classes on the Athy Road in Carlow town as part of its County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny programme, introducing toddlers and young children to the game. Classes are grouped by age — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — and run indoors, so weather is never a factor. Parents are welcome to watch and cheer their child on throughout the class; all you need to bring is comfortable runners and a drink. There's a €29 joining fee for kit and insurance, plus €50 a month.
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At Oxmantown National School in Birr, Co. Offaly, Little Kickers runs football classes for toddlers and young children as part of its County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny network. Sessions are split by age into three groups — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — all held indoors, so classes run whatever the weather. Parents and family are encouraged to stay and support their child through the session; bring comfortable runners and a drink for breaks. Joining costs €29 for kit and insurance, with a €50 monthly fee thereafter.
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Sacred Heart Primary School in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary hosts Little Kickers football sessions for young children, part of the franchise's County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny area. Classes are age-banded: Little Kickers for 1.5-2.5 year olds at 9am, Junior Kickers for 2.5-3.5 year olds at 10am, and Mighty Kickers for 3.5-5 year olds at 11am. All sessions are indoors, so they're unaffected by weather. Parents are welcome to join in watching and encouraging their child throughout — comfortable runners and a drink for the break are all that's needed. There's a €29 joining fee for kit and insurance, then €50 a month.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
Little Kickers holds football classes on Main Street in Portarlington, Co. Laois, for toddlers and young children, as part of its wider County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny programme. Age groups run back to back — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — with all sessions held indoors so they're never cancelled for weather. Parents and family are welcome to watch and encourage from the sidelines; just bring runners and a drink. The cost is a €29 joining fee for kit and insurance, plus €50 per month.
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At Harpur's Lane in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Little Kickers offers football sessions for young children as part of its County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny programme. Classes are grouped by age — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — and are held indoors, so sessions go ahead regardless of the weather. Parents are encouraged to stay and cheer their child on throughout the class; all that's needed is comfortable runners and a drink for breaks. Joining costs €29 for kit and insurance, with a €50 monthly fee after that.
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Little Kickers Galway runs classes at a venue in Galway (H91 PN50), for children from around 18 months to 7 years old, priced at €59. Football is used as the framework for developing fundamental movement skills — balance, agility and coordination — as well as social skills like listening, sharing and turn-taking. The four age-based stages are Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years, a parent-and-toddler class with active participation required), Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years, increasingly independent), Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years, mostly independent with parents on the sidelines), and Mega Kickers, which ends each session with a short match. A consistent "Play not Push" philosophy runs through all levels, encouraging children to take part at their own pace.
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Little Kickers runs preschool football sessions in Moylough More, Co. Galway, for children aged approximately 18 months to 7 years, at €59. The classes are play-orientated, using football to develop fundamental movement skills, coordination and social skills such as sharing and taking turns, alongside early concepts like numbers and colours. Children progress through four stages: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years, active parent participation), Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years, more independent), Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years, mostly independent with parental support from the sidelines), and Mega Kickers, which adds a short match at the end. The "Play not Push" approach means children are gently encouraged to join in, with no pressure if they'd rather watch first.
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Little Kickers Galway holds classes at Newtown (Darcy), Co. Galway, for children aged around 18 months to 7 years, priced at €59. The sessions use football as a fun, play-based way to build core movement skills — balance, agility, coordination, running, hopping and jumping — plus social skills like listening and taking turns. Classes are split by developmental stage: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years) needs active parent involvement; Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years) allows more independence; Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years) has children participating mostly on their own; and Mega Kickers finishes with a short match to prepare children for football academies. A "Play not Push" ethos runs through every level, letting children join in when they're ready.
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In Ballycuirke West, Co. Galway, Little Kickers runs its preschool football programme for children aged roughly 18 months to 7 years, costing €59. Classes build fundamental movement (balance, agility, coordination), gross motor skills like running and jumping, and early social skills such as sharing and taking turns. Age groups follow a developmental stage: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years) requires active parent participation, Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years) become more independent, Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years) have parents supporting from the sidelines, and Mega Kickers rounds off with a short match. Throughout, the "Play not Push" philosophy keeps the emphasis on gentle encouragement rather than pressure.
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Little Kickers Galway offers its preschool football classes at a venue in Galway city (H91 E622), for children aged approximately 18 months to 7 years, at a cost of €59. Football is used as a vehicle for developing fundamental movement skills such as balance, agility and coordination, alongside early social skills like listening, sharing and taking turns. Children move through four stages based on developmental readiness: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years, active parent involvement), Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years, more independent participation), Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years, mostly independent with parents on the side), and Mega Kickers, which finishes with a short match. The class follows a "Play not Push" approach, encouraging children to join in at their own pace.
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Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Arklow)
In Arklow, Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Abbeylands venue offers preschool football for children from about a year old to eight, moving through four age-graded stages of increasing independence. The youngest group is parent-and-toddler based, with older children participating more independently. Throughout, the "Play not Push" approach keeps sessions fun rather than pressured, building toward a short match by the final stage. Monthly fee: €50.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Donnybrook)
Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow also runs a second south Dublin (D04) branch, offering the same preschool football programme for children aged roughly one to eight across four stages of growing independence. Younger children take part with a parent close by, while older groups work more on their own. The classes build movement, coordination and social skills through football-based games, ending in a short match for the most senior stage. €50 a month.
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Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Merrymeeting venue in County Wicklow offers preschool football for children from about a year old to eight years old, structured across four age-graded stages. Sessions start with active parent involvement and progress toward independent play. Each class weaves football with fundamental movement, coordination and early social skills, with the oldest group's sessions ending in a short match. Monthly fee is €50.
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At Blessington Demesne in County Wicklow, Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow runs preschool football classes for children aged roughly one to eight, moving through four progressively independent stages. Parents are closely involved with the youngest sessions before stepping back as children advance. Balance, coordination, listening and sharing are built into the football-based games throughout, culminating in a short match for the oldest group. €50 per month.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Drimnagh)
Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Drimnagh branch offers preschool football for children from about a year old up to eight years old, across four stages of growing independence. The youngest group learns alongside a parent, while older children participate mostly on their own. Football is used throughout as a tool for coordination, movement and social skills like listening and turn-taking, with the oldest classes finishing in a short match. Monthly fee: €50.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Greystones, Church Road)
In Greystones, Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's classes at Rathdown Lower cater to children aged roughly one to eight, structured across four age-based stages. Early sessions rely on active parent participation, while older children work more independently with parents supporting from the sidelines. Each stage layers in more structure, building toward a short match by the final level, while keeping the emphasis on fun over pressure. €50 a month.
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Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Coolagad venue in County Wicklow offers preschool football for children from about a year old to eight, moving through four progressively independent stages. Parents are actively involved with the youngest group before children start playing more independently. The classes use football to build fundamental movement, coordination and social skills like sharing, ending in a short match for the senior group. Monthly fee is €50.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Greenhills)
At Greenhills in Dublin, Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow runs preschool football classes for children aged roughly one to eight years old, across four stages of growing independence. Younger children are supported closely by a parent, while older groups take on more of the session themselves. Movement skills, coordination and social skills are built into every class, culminating in a short match for the oldest age group. €50 per month.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Bray)
Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Bray branch, based at Oldcourt, offers preschool football for children from about a year old to eight, structured across four age-graded stages. The programme starts with active parent participation and gradually shifts toward independent play. Sessions balance fun and structure, developing coordination, listening and turn-taking, with the oldest stage's classes ending in a short match. Monthly fee: €50.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Rathmines)
In Rathmines, Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow holds classes on Charleville Road for children aged roughly one to eight, moving through four stages of increasing independence. Parents are hands-on with the youngest group before children start participating more on their own. The branch's classes weave together fundamental movement, listening and sharing skills through football-based games, building toward a match for the most senior children. €50 a month.
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Little Kickers brings its preschool football programme to Barnagore, County Cork, welcoming children from around 18 months through to age seven across four age-graded stages. Younger children start in parent-toddler sessions building balance, coordination and listening skills through play, before progressing to more independent classes. By the final stage, children are combining everything they've learned into a short match, with the classes' "Play not Push" philosophy keeping the focus on fun rather than pressure throughout. Monthly fee is €50.
View full details →Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
Little Kickers runs its football classes for toddlers and young children at Holycross Church Hall, Co. Tipperary, part of the franchise's County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny network. Sessions are split by age: Little Kickers for 1.5-2.5 year olds at 9am, Junior Kickers for 2.5-3.5 year olds at 10am, and Mighty Kickers for 3.5-5 year olds at 11am, so each child gets age-appropriate coaching. Classes are held indoors, so they run regardless of weather. Parents and family are welcome to stay, watch and encourage during class — just bring comfortable runners and a drink for the break. There's a €29 joining fee covering kit and insurance, plus €50 a month.
View full details →Tots Football Fun - Salthill
Tots Football Fun in Salthill offers a weekly introduction to football for children from 18 months to 5 years old, run inside an inflatable pitch at Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club on Dr Mannix Road, Galway. Each session opens with free play before moving into games and activities designed to build early football skills alongside general coordination and listening skills. Sunday sessions are split by age: 9.30-10.15am for 18 months to 3 years, and 10.15-11am for 3 to 5 year-olds. Cost is €40, and a free trial session is available for families wanting to try before signing up.
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Little Kickers Galway runs its preschool football programme at venues in Garraun Upper and Glennagloghaun South, Co. Galway, for children aged roughly 18 months to 7 years, priced at €59. Classes use football to build movement skills — balance, agility, coordination, running, hopping and jumping — alongside social skills like listening, sharing and taking turns. Children are grouped by stage: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years) is a parent-and-toddler class with active parental involvement; Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years) start to participate more independently; Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years) mostly go it alone; and Mega Kickers ends with a short match. The programme follows a "Play not Push" philosophy throughout, gently encouraging participation without pressure.
View full details →Football Fun & Development - Renmore
In Renmore, Galway, Football Fun & Development runs weekly sessions on Wednesdays for children aged 5 to 12, open to boys and girls of any ability. Rather than focusing purely on football technique, sessions use the game as a vehicle for wider development - building teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness alongside core ball skills, in an environment designed for children to express themselves and make friends. New families are offered a free three-week trial before committing. Football Fun & Development also runs a Tuesday group in Ballinfoile for those on the other side of Galway.
View full details →Football Fun & Development - Ballinfoile
Football Fun & Development runs weekly sessions in Ballinfoile, Galway, for children aged 5 to 12, with a free three-week trial for new families to see if it's the right fit. Sessions welcome boys and girls of any ability and use football as a tool for broader development - alongside ball skills, children build teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness in a supportive, expressive environment. The Ballinfoile group meets on Tuesdays. Football Fun & Development also runs a separate group in Renmore on Wednesdays for families on that side of the city.
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Fundamental Football brings dedicated football sessions for 3-6 year olds to Cobh, County Cork, run at Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh. It's the only local programme aimed specifically at this age group, so the pace and games are built around little legs rather than squeezed into an older kids' curriculum. Sessions run at 10am and 11am, with new terms starting throughout the year (the next kicking off 7th June) at €80 per term. The focus stays on fun and confidence first - basic ball skills, teamwork, and making friends in a safe, encouraging environment - so it works well as a first taste of organised sport for boys and girls alike.
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Stepaside FC
Stepaside FC Academy offers entry-level football sessions for children aged 4 to 7 at the Stepaside All Weather Pitch in Dublin 18, focused on fun, friendship and football fundamentals. It's designed to suit complete beginners as well as children with a little more experience. Sessions run on Saturdays from 12-1pm, with free parking available at the outdoor venue. Membership and registration fees are managed through the club's ClubZap system rather than published as a flat rate.
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Soccer Stars
Soccer Stars runs its pressure-free football sessions at a wide range of school and community venues across Dublin, including Cherrywood Educate Together, Glenageary Killiney NS, Lucan Educate Together, Gaelscoil na Giuise, Stepaside Educate Together, Scoil Thomáis, Applewood Community Centre, Esker Educate Together, St Laurence Parish Centre, Our Lady's School, Broombridge Educate Together, Stapolin Educate Together, Corduff NS, YMCA Dublin and Grace Park ETNS, for children aged 1 to 5. The focus is on fun, friendly, non-competitive football that builds coordination, confidence and teamwork, with parents encouraged to join in alongside their children. Membership runs at €50 per month.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow (Ringsend)
Little Kickers Dublin South & Wicklow's Ringsend branch, based at Dublin Ringsend Sports Co on South Lotts Road, offers preschool football for children aged roughly one to eight, across four stages of growing independence. The youngest group learns alongside a parent, while older children participate mostly on their own. The classes build movement, coordination and social skills like listening and turn-taking through football-based games, with the oldest stage's classes ending in a short match. Monthly fee: €50.
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XVAcademy – Football Academy
XVAcademy Football Academy runs coaching sessions from the XVArena Football Hub in Ballybane, Co. Galway, for children and young players of all abilities. Sessions focus on technical skills, game intelligence, confidence and teamwork, delivered by experienced, qualified coaches. Both boys and girls are welcome, with structured training designed to help players progress whatever their starting point, from complete beginners to those looking to develop their game further. Alongside regular coaching, the academy runs small group training and seasonal camps, with an emphasis on respect, hard work and enjoyment throughout.
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Soccer Stars runs football lessons for toddlers and young children aged 1.5 to just under 6 years old, with classes across Co. Wexford, Co. Wicklow, Co. Waterford and Co. Kilkenny. Sessions introduce children to the basics of football in a pressure-free, age-appropriate way, giving them an early taste of the sport across several venues in the south-east.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Little Kickers holds Saturday classes at the Spawell Complex in Templeogue, Dublin, offering age-specific pre-school football sessions: Little Kicks (1.5-2.5 years), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) and Mighty Kickers (3.5 years to 5th birthday). Each group is led by specially trained coaches using structured, game-based activities to build coordination, confidence and social skills without the pressure of competitive football. The venue is indoor, with free parking on site. Membership is 57 euro a month, rolling with no fixed term, plus a one-off 33 euro registration fee that includes a kit. Multiple Saturday slots run for different age groups - check the venue listing for exact times.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
At Rockford Manor Secondary School on Stradbrook Road in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Little Kickers runs pre-school football classes across Saturday and Sunday, covering Little Kicks (1.5-2.5 years), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) and Mighty Kickers (3.5 years to 5th birthday). Coaching is age-specific throughout, with specially trained coaches using games rather than drills to build coordination, confidence and social skills, with no pressure to perform. The indoor venue has free parking available. Membership costs 57 euro a month on a rolling basis, plus a one-off 33 euro registration fee including a kit. Several class slots run across the weekend for different age groups - check the venue listing for exact times.
View full details →Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
Little Kickers runs its Firhouse classes at Firhouse Community Centre on Ballycullen Drive, Dublin 24, on Sundays, with pre-school football sessions split into Little Kicks (1.5-2.5 years), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) and Mighty Kickers (3.5 years to 5th birthday). Each age group is coached separately by specially trained Little Kickers coaches, using structured games to build confidence, coordination and basic ball skills in a fun, pressure-free setting rather than competitive matches. The venue is indoor with free parking on site. Membership is 57 euro a month on a rolling basis, plus a one-off 33 euro registration fee that includes a kit. Multiple class slots run at this venue for different age groups - check the venue listing for exact times.
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Common questions
How many Football classes for kids are there in Ireland?
Kids Patch lists 168 Football classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Where in Ireland can I find Football classes for kids?
Football listings are spread across 21 counties, most of them in Dublin (60), Cork (22), Galway (16), Meath (7), Kildare (6), Limerick (6), Wicklow (5), Kerry (4), and 13 more.
What age range do Football classes for kids in Ireland cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 161 of the 168 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do Football classes for kids in Ireland cost?
3 of the 168 listings publish a price: €57. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.