Results
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Dunboyne A.F.C.
Dunboyne A.F.C. is an Irish association football club based in Dunboyne, County Meath. The club, which was founded in 1970, competes in the Leinster Senior League and plays its home matches at the Summerhill Road football ground. In 2015, Dunboyne qualified for the FAI Cup for the first time.
Dunboyne were founded in 1970 by a group of teenagers led by Pat Brady, Mick Kane, Mick McAuley and Kevin Poleon. They applied to join the Athletic Union League in Dublin, although they were informed a prerequisite to entry was for clubs to have their own pitch. To meet this requirement, the club obtained the use of a field on Summerhill Road from local man Joseph Bruton, father of John and Richard Bruton. The local sergeant, Nicholas Caesar, was recruited as the club's first manager and donations were collected to meet the league's financial requirements. The club were admitted into Division 3A of the Athletic Union League (AUL), the league's lowest division at the time, and played their first match on 30 August 1970 against Newbrook Celtic from Rathfarnham. Sam Conroy became the first captain of Dunboyne A.F.C and the team played in a yellow and blue kit. The club had adopted the colours of the Brazilian national team, who had recently won the World Cup in Mexico. Dunboyne lost their next match, and first home game, 1–4 against Orchard United with Sam Conroy scoring Dunboyne A.F.C.'s first ever goal. The club's first win came nine games later, a 2–1 victory at home to Dublin side Lazio, who were formed by the city's Italian community.
In 2009, the club won the Aviva "Club of the Year" award, which led to representatives from the club meeting the famed Brazilian footballer, Pelé. In 2010, the club was awarded the UEFA Grassroots Bronze Medal for best grassroots club.
The club qualified for the 2015 FAI Cup, losing to Killester United.
Dunboyne AFC prides itself on its inclusive environment, welcoming players from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. The club offers a range of programs, from youth academies that nurture young talent to competitive senior teams that strive for success in local leagues. With a commitment to player development, Dunboyne AFC emphasizes not only technical skills and tactical understanding but also the importance of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
The club's facilities are well-maintained, providing players with the resources they need to train and compete at their best. Support from the local community is strong, with passionate fans who come out to cheer on their teams during matches, creating an electric atmosphere on game days.
Dunboyne AFC is more than just a soccer club; it is a family that brings people together through a shared love of the sport. Whether on the pitch or in the stands, the spirit of Dunboyne AFC embodies the heart and soul of Irish soccer.