Bluebell United
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Bluebell United Football Club is an Irish association football club originally based in Bluebell, Dublin. The club's senior team plays in the Leinster Senior League Senior Division. The club has also fielded teams to compete in the FAI Cup, the FAI Intermediate Cup and the Leinster Senior Cup. Founded in 1946 in the Camac Park district of Bluebell, the club later relocated to its current home near Clondalkin. In 2014–15, Bluebell were Leinster Senior League champions, 27 years after winning their previous title. Bluebell United would go onto retain the title again in the following 2015–16 season.
History
The club was founded in 1946 in the southern suburbs of Dublin. Its pitch is located on the Naas Road directly opposite The Red Cow, Moran Hotel.
During the 1999 season, a 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 organised events, plus funding from team sponsors and advertisers. All the club's committee members work on a voluntary basis.[]
In 2020, the club's then manager and a former player were arrested and put on trial for drug trafficking.
**Histoire**
Fondé en 1941, le Bluebell United a rejoint la Leinster Senior League en 1967. Le club a connu une série de succès au cours des années 1980 et 1990, remportant plusieurs titres de la Senior Cup du Leinster.
**Stade**
Bluebell United joue ses matchs à domicile au Bluebell Stadium, un stade de 2 000 places situé à Crumlin, Dublin.
**Équipe**
L'équipe actuelle du Bluebell United est dirigée par le manager Kevin Lynch. L'effectif comprend un mélange de joueurs expérimentés et de jeunes talents.
**Culture**
Le Bluebell United est un club très respecté au sein de la communauté de Dublin. Le club est connu pour son ambiance conviviale et son soutien fidèle.
**Palmarès**
* Leinster Senior Cup : 1980, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1995, 1998
* League of Ireland First Division : 1985-86
* FAI Intermediate Cup : 1943, 1946, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1971, 1974