The Academy
Where it all starts: small games, big fun, no pressure. Boys' and girls' academy intakes run each September, with places allocated by application.
About the Academy →
Grassroots football · Lucan · Since 1990
Esker
Esker
Celtic FC
One pitch and one team in 1990. Today: an academy, boys' and girls' sides from U8 to U17, a senior team, and four parks' worth of Saturday and Sunday mornings. Registration for the 2026/27 season is open now.
1990Founded in Lucan
20+Teams, academy to senior
4Home parks
100%Volunteer-run
Get involved
01 — Players, 7 & under
02 — Players, U8 to U18
03 — Adults & teens 16+
Three ways onto the pitch
Join a Team
Squads are kept tight so everyone actually plays. Spaces open up mainly after the season ends in June — tell us you're interested and we'll be in touch.
Register interest →Volunteer
Every coach at Esker started as someone's parent on the touchline. No experience needed — we'll sort the vetting, the training, and the whistle.
Put your hand up →
Player pathway
Linked with St Patrick's Athletic
Esker Celtic is affiliated with St Patrick's Athletic of the League of Ireland. Players who show strong potential here can be recommended to St Pat's for further opportunities — a real route from Hermitage Park to Richmond Park.
The pathway works both ways: coaching ideas, club visits, and a reminder that every professional started at a club like this one.
Match day
What's on, and where?
Fixtures across DDSL and LSL, most weekends at Hermitage Park and beyond. Times and venues move around — always check with your manager.