Callan United A.F.C. play in the Kilkenny and District League and are affiliated to the Football Association of Ireland. We a ... re located approx. 16kms from Kilkenny city, with our home pitches located in the heart of the town on the Fair Green. Callan United in their current guise have been in existence for almost 60 years forming in 1959.At present membership of the club is in excess of 400 players and 60 volunteers - a 227% increase since 2013. New members are welcomed at any stage and we encourage anyone interested in contributing to the club in any way to contact a member of the committee Club Philosophy Just as important is that we are providing safe and healthy outlets to develop our children into responsible, well rounded young men and women. We are also providing our coaches with the tools to make that happen. 25 coaches qualified with age appropriate qualifications in 2014/15 alone with more on stream all the time. Our coaches and club encourage parents to be aware of why children want to play soccer and sport in general. They want to learn new skills,make new friends, be part of a group, to win and be successful, experience challenges,excitement and action. While winning is important, it must be remembered that winning at all costs does not meet the needs of players. Results are not necessarily a good indicator of coaching effectiveness or ability, the improvement level of players and their level of enjoyment is. 2014/15 also saw the club reach the final of the Aviva Club of the Year awards held at the FAI AGM in Sligo. A callan delegation travelled making a presentation to the executive of the FAI before displaying they clubs kiosk to delegates. After a closely run contest, Achill Rovers AFC (Mayo) came out on top. Off The Field This was on the back of huge advances in participation, coach education, Tots Academy foundation, Summer Soccer School foundation and inclusion in the McDonald's FAI Future of Football initiative. In 2017, Callan United was chosen to be part of the pilot FAI Club Mark scheme which recognises and promotes excellence in governance and administration. read more