About

Howth Celtic AFC was founded in 1962. We are a community-based club that looks to offer a fun, safe and inclusive environment for football players to develop at all stages of the game.

Howth Celtic is run by a committed, passionate group of people who give their time voluntarily in their community. As a club we are committed to ensuring players have a safe and fun place to enjoy playing football.​

The club is a respected member of the Dublin Junior, Schoolboys and Women’s Football Leagues.

In 1962, the club played out of Deer Park (Howth Castle grounds) but in 1991 as part of a four-phase club development plan the Club purchased its own grounds on the Carrickbrack Road in Sutton. The Club’s new home was named Celtic Park and the move has proven to be a great success and has allowed the Club to grow year on year. ​

The second phase of the Club development saw the grounds grow to include a playing surface with fencing, lighting, interim changing rooms which were all built through fundraising and generous donations from the Howth community.

Later a permanent club house containing four dressing rooms with showers, a room for match officials, machinery store and committee room was added. This was thanks in part to €70,000 funding from the National Lottery with the balance met through local contributions.

Present day Howth Celtic has a vibrant and well-established junior section with over 20 teams and 500 members competing across the DDSL and NDSL. In 2020, the club added a girl’s section which has over 100 members training each week. Several underage players have represented their leagues in tournaments across Ireland and the UK. The Senior team are currently competing in the AUL.

We’re always looking for new members! If you would like to join us get in touch!