CLUB HISTORY
KILTERNAN • EST. 1948
Heritage • Community • Tradition
A Legacy Since 1948
Established in 1948, Wayside Celtic Football Club was founded by a group of men from the Kilternan area in County Dublin. The club’s early years were spent playing in Stepaside before moving to Golden Ball, Kilternan, which became its home for many successful decades. In more recent years, a move towards modern facilities led to the club relocating to its current home at Jackson Park.
The club crest is centred around the iconic tower of the Ballycorus lead mines, a landmark visible from the club’s grounds. The original crest was designed by Billy Kelly and has since been modernised while maintaining its connection to the club’s heritage.
In 1998, to mark the club’s 50th anniversary, members sourced and restored the original gold fleck balls that had gone missing from the Old Abbey Gate pillars in Kilternan. These gates are located beside The Golden Ball Pub. Special thanks go to Joe Walsh, Paddy Farrelly, Bob McCarthy, and Ger Doyle for their efforts.
Today, Wayside Celtic is a thriving club. We remain a 100% amateur organisation and are proudly committed to that ethos. The club fields three senior teams competing at the highest levels of Leinster Senior League (LSL) football, along with over 20 junior teams in the DDSL. Our academy continues to grow and is a testament to the strong community and dedicated volunteers that support the club.
On the Pitch
On the pitch, Wayside Celtic has enjoyed significant success. The club has won the Leinster Senior League Senior Sunday Division on five occasions, most recently in 2011. We have also claimed multiple Metropolitan Cups, FAI Intermediate Cups, and the Leinster Junior Cup in 1989.
The club has faced a number of League of Ireland teams in both the FAI Cup and Leinster Senior Cup. Notable victories include wins over Waterford FC, Finn Harps, Cobh Ramblers, and Bray Wanderers, along with competitive fixtures against Bohemians, St Patrick’s Athletic, and Shamrock Rovers.
In recent seasons, our junior teams have continued to achieve league and cup success, highlighting the strength of talent within the club. Our Senior Development side has enjoyed a remarkable rise, securing a league title and back-to-back promotions since 2023. The First Team has also reached the Second Round of the FAI Cup in both 2024 and 2025.
National Recognition
Since 2000, eleven Wayside Celtic players have represented the Republic of Ireland at amateur level. These players are George Webb, Alan McHugh, David Gill, Damien O’Neill, Les Flynn, Paddy Kavanagh, Wayne Callaghan, Ian Callaghan, John O’Neill, David Sullivan, and Ray Whelehan.
Honours
Wicklow League
Winners: 1959
AUL League Honours
Division 3 South Winners: 1953
Division 3 Winners: 1978
Division 2 Winners: 1980
Division 1 Saturday Winners: 1985
Division 1 Sunday Winners: 1987
Leinster Junior Cup
Winners: 1989
Leinster Senior League – Senior Division Winners
1998, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2011
Division 1A Winners
1990
Division 1 Winners
1991
Major 1 Saturday Winners
1996, 2004
FAI Intermediate Cup Winners
1996, 2001, 2005
Metropolitan Cup Winners
2008, 2012
Dublin Bus Charlie Cahill Cup Winners
1996, 1998, 1999
Noel Ryan Cup Winners
2010, 2011
Leinster Senior Cup
1999 – Beat Athlone Town in the final
2012/13 – Notable run (wins over Drogheda & Bray Wanderers, semi-final vs Shamrock Rovers)
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