The club was established in 1992 and are situated in Killeigh. Co. Offaly.
Killeigh focus not on winning, but on developing young players to ensure all kids get as much game time as possible. This season, the Under-13 boys were crowned Division 2 champions. Last season the Under-13 and Under-17 girls teams were named Shield winners
The club have been very successful in pushing girls soccer and have one of the highest number of registered girls in the Midlands. Former player Emily Corbett recently made her debut for Ireland Under-17s v Iceland.
They have a very successful ladies’ senior team to provide a pathway for girls to continue playing into adulthood. Last season, they introduced a men’s team to ensure players can continue to play in the region.
Killeigh have 350 players plus another 50 non-members in the Cubs programme. All teams play in the Midland Schoolboys and Girls League.
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