Clubs & Groups

HURLING & FOOTBALL · CURRENT

Castlelyons GAA – Boys and Girls (Camogie)

Castlelyons GAA provides hurling and football for adults and young people in the parish. The club has a strong juvenile section, with teams and activities for children across a range of age groups.

Audience: Children and young people interested in hurling and football. Children from Junior Infants / primary school age upwards.

Schedule: Training and fixtures vary by team and season. Check the club website for current fixtures, results and updates.

Venue: Castlelyons GAA grounds / Páirc an tAthair Peadar, Castlelyons. Some fixtures may take place at other venues.

How to join: New members are welcome. Registration is handled through Foireann, and parents should contact the club for the correct age group and current team arrangements.

Public contact: Club Secretary / Registrar via the Castlelyons GAA website.

ATHLETICS / RUNNING · CURRENT

St Nicholas Athletics Club

St Nicholas Athletics Club is a local athletics club based in Castlelyons, East Cork. The club provides opportunities for young athletes to get involved in running, athletics training and competition in a friendly club environment.

The club has a long history in the community and was originally founded in 1982.

Audience: Children and young people interested in athletics, running and competition.

Schedule: Training times may vary by age group and season. Check the club’s Facebook page for current updates.

Venue: Castlelyons / local training locations. Please confirm current training location with the club.

How to join: Parents or guardians can message the club through its Facebook page to ask about current age groups, training times and registration.

Public contact: Message the club on Facebook.

MARTIAL ARTS / CHILDREN’S FITNESS · CURRENT

South East Taekwon-Do

South East Taekwon-Do runs children’s Taekwon-Do classes in Castlelyons Community Hall. The classes help children build confidence, improve fitness and learn discipline in a friendly and structured environment.

The club is led by instructor Edward Dillon, a 4th Dan Black Belt with over 15 years’ teaching experience.

Audience: Children aged 4 years and above.

Schedule: 4–8 year olds: Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 5:45pm
9 years and above: Tuesdays, 5:45pm to 6:45pm

Venue: Castlelyons Community Hall

How to join: Parents or guardians can contact Eddie for current class availability, registration details and any questions about which group is suitable for their child.

Public contact: Contact Eddie on 085 121 8155.

SOCCER

River Celtic FC – Boys & Girls Soccer

River Celtic FC welcomes boys and girls from Castlelyons, Rathcormac, Bartlemy and the surrounding areas who would like to get involved in soccer. The club currently has teams for boys born between 2009 and 2021, and girls born between 2014 and 2021.

Audience: Boys born 2009–2021 and girls born 2014–2021

Schedule:

Boys
U16 (2011): Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:30pm – waiting list
U14 (2013): Mondays, 7:00pm–8:00pm
U12 (2015): Thursdays, 7:00pm
U11 (2016): Mondays, 6:00pm–7:00pm
U10 (2017): Fridays, 6:00pm–7:00pm
U9 (2018): Saturdays, 2:00pm–3:00pm
U8 (2019): Saturdays, 11:30am–12:30pm
U6/U7 (2020–2021): Saturdays, 3:00pm–4:00pm for 4 weeks, then time TBC

Girls
U13/U12 (2014–2015): Fridays, 7:00pm–8:00pm
U11/U10 (2016–2017): Fridays, 7:00pm–8:00pm
U9/U8 (2018–2019): Saturdays, 9:00am
U7/U6 (2020–2021): Saturdays, 9:00am

Venue: Castlebridge Celtic FC

How to join: Contact River Celtic FC directly to ask about current availability, registration and the most suitable team for your child.

INFORMAL SPORT / SOCIAL RECREATION

Gaelic for Mothers and Others

A fun and friendly social football group for women from Castlelyons and the surrounding area. The focus is on getting active, meeting people and enjoying sport in a relaxed environment — no previous football experience is needed. New members are always welcome.

Audience: Women

Schedule: Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00pm

Venue: Castlelyons GAA Club

How to join: Send the group a message through their Facebook page.

INFORMAL SPORT / SOCIAHOME, GARDEN & SOCIALL RECREATION

Castlelyons Home & Garden Club

A friendly local club for anyone with an interest in gardening, flowers, home ideas and creative activities. The club brings people together for talks, demonstrations, seasonal activities, garden visits and occasional outings throughout the year. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply enjoy plants, flowers, home projects or meeting people with similar interests, new members are very welcome.

Audience: Everyone

Schedule: Once a month

Venue: Catlelyons Community Center

How to join: Club meeting details and the current programme are shared with members. To find out more or to join, contact the club by email or through their Facebook page.

ATHLETICS / RUNNING · CURRENT

St Nicholas Athletics Club

St Nicholas Athletics Club is a Castlelyons-based athletics club for people interested in running, fitness and competition. The club brings local runners together for training, events and athletics activities throughout the year.

Adults interested in running, athletics, fitness or taking part in competitions.

Audience: Adults interested in running, athletics, fitness or taking part in competitions.

Schedule: Training and events vary during the year. Check the club’s Facebook page for current updates.

Venue: Castlelyons / local training locations. Please confirm current meeting point with the club.

How to join: Message the club through its Facebook page to ask about adult training, membership and current activities.

PITCH & PUTT · CURRENT

Castlelyons Pitch & Putt

The course is listed by Pitch & Putt Ireland as open to the public and open to new memberships.

Audience: Adults and families; contact the club for current options

Schedule: Contact the club for playing arrangements

Venue: Kill St Anne South, Castlelyons, Co. Cork, P61 C992

How to join: Request current membership information from the club

Public contact: castlelyonspitchandputt@gmail.com · 086 820 5385