St Anthonys Kilcoole United F.C was formed in 1991. We provide a safe, inclusive, fun and positive learning environment in which boys and girls of all levels and abilities from the community can develop as children and footballers.

www.stanthonysfc.com

We cater for almost 400 members, from boys and girls aged 4-6 in our academy, teams from U8 upwards competing in the WDSL Wicklow League.

The Under 11s currently have 2 teams full of boys and girls, most of whom have been with the club since the age of 4/5. They are an extremely dedicated bunch of players, typically attending circa 70 training sessions each year not to mention matches and local tournaments. All of which is organized and run by volunteer coaches and parents. As local funding is a constant challenge the coaches group are hoping to raise some much needed funds to help bring our teams on the trip of a life time to the Blackpool Cup which takes places in Blackpool, England at Easter 2026.

We want to continue to help the kids enjoy their football and build on their massive potential over the coming seasons and more importantly continue to strengthen the strong friendships that form through football.

Our first fundraiser is a grueling event in Killruddery, Co. Wicklow on September 7th, where The Players from the St. Anthonys U11s are swapping their lovely grass pitch for the muddy obstacle course of HELL & BACK to raise some much needed funds. Hell & Back is Ireland’s toughest physical and mental endurance challenge where the team will tackle everything from steep forest climbs and muddy bog crossings to icy lake plunges and adrenaline-pumping man-made challenges

www.hellandback.ie

We would love to be able to raise some funds to help support players and parents towards the costs of our Blackpool trip.

All donations are greatly appreciated!

Many thanks,

The Coaches.

Emma, Ian, David, Simon, Ger.