Dublin South Central
Little Kickers is a fun, play-based football program for children aged 18 months to 8 years, helping build confidence, coordination, and teamwork in a positive, active environment.
Classes at Dublin South Central and Surrounding Areas
From first kicks to team play, our four age-based programs help kids build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of the game.
Free trials available on selected classes — subject to availability.
Other Programs
Looking for more ways to play? Little Kickers birthday parties and crèche programs keep little ones learning, laughing, and moving.
Built around your child’s passions, our parties are packed with fun, games, and non-stop energy from first kick to final cheer.
In crèches across the country, Little Kickers helps little ones grow through playful movement and teamwork.
Little Kickers Dublin South Central Venues
Meet Dublin South Central Coaches
Daniel
Head Coach and Operations Manager
Daniel Rigley was the very first coach hired when Little Kickers began, helping launch our first classes in the Bray and Greystones area. From day one he proved to be an exceptional coach and quickly became one of the most popular with both children and parents thanks to his energy, patience, and passion for football.
Daniel started coaching with Little Kickers at just 16 years old, showing a natural talent for working with young children and leading sessions in a fun and engaging way. Because of his dedication and ability, he was soon promoted to Operations Manager, where he now plays a key role in training and developing new coaches.
Despite his management role, Daniel still loves being out on the pitch coaching classes and inspiring the next generation of little footballers. Originally from Greystones, Co. Wicklow, he is also currently studying to become a teacher, which perfectly reflects his passion for helping young people learn, grow, and build confidence.
Anthony McKeown
Owner and Coach
Anthony McKeown is the owner of Little Kickers Wicklow and Dublin South. Passionate about helping young children develop confidence and a love for football, Anthony has built a strong coaching team focused on fun, energy, and positive learning. As well as running the programme, he still enjoys coaching classes and seeing children grow in confidence and ability each week. ⚽
Reviews
Coaches are amazing! They are so kind and understanding with the whole group and actively include everyone, even when little ones are having an off day. They teach real skills to the kids and mix it up every week
Fun and silly and great quality time with child. Instructors very sweet
I cannot recommend Little Kickers highly enough! My son started when he was just 1.5 years old, and he has since blossomed into a more confident little boy as he approaches his third birthday. He recently moved up to the second group, and it has been a wonderful experience for him
My son loves it. Perfect mix of repetition to make it feel familiar for smaller kids but enough variation to make it interesting. Coaches are great. Loads of energy. My son was very shy at the start and they were very patient and let him settle in at his own pace. Now he follows Lucca around like a bad smell. And even talks about him during the week.