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Community

What Do We Do?

Waterford FC in the Community work with a various groups in the community with the goal of making a positive impact on people’s lives. Our Community work involves several programmes, covering Health and Wellbeing, Poverty, Football for All, Social Inclusion, and making matchdays more inclusive.

Waterford FC in the Community is proudly supported by Healthy Ireland.

Our Highlights

  • First League of Ireland club to implement an autism-friendly matchday experience
  • First League of Ireland club to have a permanent dedicated Quiet Room available at every home game
  • Waterford FC ASD Football Friends weekly initiative, which helps children in their personal development and create a comfortable environment to engage and learn football skills for kids on the autism spectrum aged 6 to 16.
  • Developed a 5-year Football Social Responsibility strategy
  • Launched a monthly publication called ‘Blue Army’
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Latest Community News

Second place for Waterford FC at the EFDN More than Football Awards

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Waterford FC were revealed as runners up for this years European Football Development Network (EFDN) More than Football Awards in Leuven, Belgium, recently. Despite Bristol City's Robin's Foundation secured this…

Waterford FC FSR Strategy 2023-2028 Launched

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Waterford FC are delighted to launch our Football & Social Responsibility (FSR) Strategy for 2023-2028. Speaking on the launch of our FSR Strategy, Head of Community Development at Waterford FC…

Blue Army Issue 7 Signing Images

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Our latest Blue Army monthly signing session took place on Wednesday evening, with Sam Bellis & Christie Pattisson joining plenty of Blues supporters in our Club Shop. Our two stars…

Blue Army Issue 7 Signing Session Details

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We are delighted to announce details for our upcoming Blue Army signing session with our very own Sam Bellis & Christie Pattisson! After strong performances in 2024, Sam Bellis &…
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