| Full name | Bluebell United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Ground | Capco Park, Naas Road, Dublin 12 |
| Chairman | Seamus McGuire |
| League | Leinster Senior League |
| 2010/2011 | Top going into the new year |
Bluebell United F.C. are an amateur club from south Dublin who play in the Leinster Senior League. 1st choice colours are yellow/black and 2nd choice colours are blue. The club was founded in 1946 in the southern suburbs of Dublin. All the committee members work on a voluntary basis. During the 1999 season a major revamp of the football ground was carried out. This project was part funded by a grant from the Irish National Lottery, the remainder was raised by organising events, plus funding from team sponsors and advertisers.
Bert Curtis Was the first ever scorer for Bluebell United. The astonishing success of Bluebell United has coincided with the immense contribution of the great Bert Curtis. The high standing which Bluebell holds and the colossal impact the club has made on the local sporting psyche has been shaped in no small part by Bert.
It began as a dream, from humble beginnings in the summer of 1946 at 9 Camac Park - almost within kicking distance of the Red Cow. At the home of Cyril Mahony, men with foresight and a burning ambition to be the best and achieve the most for their community, a group of wise men gathered. Bert took his lead as hugely influential figures as men with the name of Mahony, Hurley, Ennis, Connors and the Behan brothers of Liam and Charlie put their heads together. There was a burning ambition among a group of youngsters to be the best, and the then 17-year-old Bert has certainly lived up to those lofty ambitions. Bert of course has the distinction of being the first ever goalscorer for Bluebell United he went on to play a major part in the phenominan of our football club.
It was in September 1946 when Bert first donned the famed colours of Bluebell, in time Mr Curtis ascended to the position of a leading football legislator.It was a Minor League game which provided Bert with his opening goal in the club colours, although it was an otherwise unremarkable day as Bohemians won 10-1!.
Within a decade Bluebell ate at the winning table – 1956 was the year in which Bert scored the winning goal in the Bradmola Cup final. Five years later and at a sprightly 31 Bert played for a final time, it was far from the end but the beginning of another decorated chapter of dedication to a club which he holds so close to his heart. Within a decade Bluebell ate at the winning table – 1956 was the year in which Bert scored the winning goal in the Bradmola Cup final. Five years later and at a sprightly 31 Bert played for a final time, it was far from the end but the beginning of another decorated chapter of dedication to a club which he holds so close to his heart. The enthusiasm on the park was replicated in the boardroom and on the sideline in roles such as Team Selector, Chairperson, Secretary Executive Director. Bert, conscious of the contribution that Bluebell United was making to it’s hinterland, fostered and developed the community side of the club. He was a leading player behind a bold initiative which saw an ambitious fundraising campaign which led to the purchase of a Galvanised Nissan hut. It served as a private social facility, and club changing rooms too, although it cost a pricey 135 old pounds at the time.
The year 1979 won’t just be remembered for the arrival of the Pope in Dublin, but the real earth moving moment was the development of the Club facilities and dressing rooms. That’s right, Bluebell and Bert stayed on course, determined Given Bert’s bustling entrepreneurial spirit it came as no surprise when he was headhunted and elevated to the position of LSL Treasurer.
In time, and in 2006 the FAI formally recognised Bert’s immense contribution, not that the grassroots needed reminding.Formal role or not, Bert will retain his passion for Bluebell United, it’s beliefs and people, in fact it’s said that Blue blood pumps through his veins. There has never been a truer statement made.
To Bert, on behalf of all the members of Bluebell United past and present we thank you, well done. Anthony O'Brien, PRO Bluebell United AFC
Bluebell United won their first honors in 1948 by winning The Shield
Ireland - FA Intermediate Cup
1970-71 - winners Tullamore and runners up Bluebell United (Dublin)
1981-82 - winners Bluebell United (Dublin) and runners up Tramore Athletic (Cork)
1982-83 - winners Cobh Ramblers and runners up Bluebell United (Dublin)
1989-90 - winners Bluebell United (Dublin) and runners up Ballyfermot (Dublin)
1991-92 - winners Pegasus (Dublin) and runners up Bluebell United (Dublin)
1992-93 - winners Bluebell United (Dublin) and runners up Wayside Celtic (Dublin)
1993-94 - winners Bluebell United (Dublin) and runners up Cherry Orchard (Dublin)
1999-00 - winners Bluebell United (Dublin) and runners up St. Mary's (Cork)
2003-04 - winners Rockmount (Cork) and runners up Bluebell United (Dublin)
Honorary Secretary is Mr Tom Aspil.
Club Address: Red Cow, Naas Road, Dublin 12 (D12) (South West Dublin)
Tel: Mobile: 0862758467