Established 1977
About Moyne Villa
A volunteer-run grassroots football club and community grounds in the heart of Headford.
Our story
From a hay shed to a community home
Moyne Villa Football Club was founded in 1977 and takes its name from Moyne Castle, on the Galway–Mayo border just north of Headford.
Through the work of generations of volunteers, players, coaches and supporters, the club has grown from its earliest days in a field into the football and community facilities enjoyed today.
From the archive
The story in pictures
Original photographs and the meeting notice that began the club's story. Select any image to see the full archive copy.
Our beginnings
Founding Committee, 1977
The original volunteers who established Moyne Villa Football Club in 1977.
Founding Officers
- Chairman
- Tom Nohilly
- Vice Chairman
- Ger Lee
- Secretary
- Denny Murphy
- Treasurer
- Tom Lee
- Assistant Treasurer
- Ger Fahy
- Public Relations Officers
- Michael Monaghan and Ger Monaghan
Committee Members
- Tom Varley
- Mike Keady
- Peter Dooley
- Michael Gildea
- Pat Walsh
Recognised standards
FAI Club Mark Two Star
The FAI Club Mark recognises clubs that meet strong standards in governance, safeguarding, coach education, player development and club planning. Two-Star status reflects the sustained work of volunteers across Moyne Villa.
