Wicklow
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 Wicklow 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 Wicklow Venues
Wicklow -Rathnew/Wicklowtown – (Gaelscoil Chill Mhantain school)
Broomhall Glen, Merrymeeting, RathnewCo. Wicklow,
A67 DK07
Meet Wicklow 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
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. ⚽
Ryan
Lead Coach
Ryan has been with Little Kickers for 4 years, starting in Bray, and has quickly become one of our most popular coaches. With extensive experience and a natural ability to connect with kids, he brings energy, expertise, and fun to every session.
Amber
Lead Coach
Amber Byrne is one of our Lead Coaches at Little Kickers and has been part of the team for over three years. She coaches in Rathnew and her hometown of Arklow, where she is hugely popular with both children and parents thanks to her energy, positivity, and ability to make every session fun and engaging.
Outside of Little Kickers, Amber is also an accomplished boxer with Arklow Boxing Club. She became the 2025 Elite 52kg Champion after a unanimous decision , showing the same dedication and determination in sport that she brings to coaching every 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. Senán absolutely loves it and his coaches Ryan, Abbey and Jordan. 100% recommend.
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.