Community
Local volunteers, families, coaches, and players working together to sustain grassroots football in Swords.
Est. 1981
Club Information
Our story, leadership contacts, home facilities, and public club documents in one place.
Community football since 1981
Built by the community.
Rivervalley Rangers AFC is a volunteer-led community football club serving players and families in Swords.
To provide a welcoming football environment where players can participate, develop, and build lasting connections with their community.
Development
Age-appropriate football pathways that support learning, confidence, participation, and progression.
Inclusion
Football opportunities designed to welcome different ages, formats, abilities, and levels of experience.
Club history
A factual timeline that will expand as archive material and dates are confirmed.
1981
Rivervalley Rangers AFC founded
AvailableThe club was established to serve the Rivervalley housing estate and the wider Swords community — starting with a handful of teams and a group of local volunteers determined to bring football to the area.
Early 2000s
Development Academy launched
AvailableThe Saturday morning Development Academy was introduced for children aged 4–7, offering their first structured introduction to football in a fun, relaxed environment. It has run continuously for over 20 years, making it one of the longest-running youth academies in Swords.
2006
25th Anniversary — FAI Club of the Year
AvailableIn the club's 25th year, Rivervalley Rangers received a Club of the Month nomination, which qualified the club for the prestigious FAI Club of the Year award — a significant community recognition of what the volunteers and players had built over a quarter century.
2024
FAI Club Mark Award
AvailableRivervalley Rangers AFC awarded FAI Club Mark accreditation, recognising the club's high standards in player welfare, governance, and community football. Supported by Circle K.
Ongoing
More milestones being compiled
Coming soonChampionships, team launches, facility developments, international tours, and community milestones are being gathered from the club archive and will be added as they are confirmed.
Committee & contacts
Role-based contact routes keep club information useful without publishing unverified personal details.
Coming soon
Chairperson
Club leadership, governance, and strategic matters.
Contact details pending
Available
Club Secretary
Committee matters, official correspondence, and club documentation.
Email the secretaryComing soon
Treasurer
Club finance, payments, and financial administration.
Contact details pending
Available
Children's Welfare Officer
Child welfare questions, safeguarding support, and reporting pathways.
Open safeguardingAvailable
General Enquiries
Membership, registration, coaching, and general club questions.
Email the clubFacilities & grounds
Verified location and pitch information, with uncertain operational details clearly identified.
Our home
Ward Rivervalley Park
Ward Rivervalley ParkSwords, Co. DublinD17 W2X3Community hire
Astro booking information is available online.
Accessibility
Detailed step-free access information requires club confirmation.
Parking
Parking arrangements and matchday restrictions require club confirmation.
Clubhouse and changing facilities
Facility details require club confirmation.
Policies & governance
Current public documents are downloadable; missing approved files are shown as pending.
Available
Safeguarding
Child welfare contacts, public safeguarding documents, and Garda Vetting guidance.
Open safeguarding hubAvailable
Code of Conduct
Expected standards for players, parents, guardians, coaches, and volunteers.
Download PDFComing soon
Complaints Procedure
The approved public complaints and escalation procedure has not yet been supplied.
Document pending
Coming soon
Privacy Policy
The approved club privacy policy document has not yet been supplied.
Document pending
Coming soon
Club Constitution
The current approved club constitution has not yet been supplied.
Document pending
Get in touch
Questions about the club, membership, or our programmes? Our committee responds within two working days.