A Transition Year That Gives You The Edge you deserve
TRANSITION YEAR FOOTBALL PROGRAMME
Ashfield Transition Year Football Programme. Dream Big, Play Bigger.
Ashfield College has teamed up with one of Ireland’s most well known coaching providers, Training121, to launch a specialist Transition Year Programme that combines academic excellence with professional football development.
Now Enrolling for September 2026-27.
ASHFIELD FOOTBALL PROGRAMME
Where The Experts In Education Team Up With The Experts In Player Development
Transition Year should open doors, build confidence and empower students to explore their potential. Ashfield College’s Transition Year Football Programme has been designed to do exactly that.
By combining Ashfield College’s long-standing experience in delivering high-quality education with expert football coaching from Training121, this programme offers students a structured, purposeful Transition Year that supports both academic progress and sporting ambition.
This is a collaborative programme built on shared values, development, discipline, confidence and opportunity.
This programme includes:
- Full Transition Year academic teaching and curriculum.
- Integrated football coaching with Training121.
- Personal development and confidence building
- Preparation for Leaving Cert and beyond.
Delivering on academic excellence through Ashfield College’s years of experience providing high-quality education, this Transition Year Programme ensures students remain academically engaged throughout TY.
This full-time programme will see Students join us at Ashfield for the full academic year as transition year students. They will be immersed in a full-time, 5-day, programme which allows them to continue to develop strong study habits, routine and independence, maintaining their studies with core academic subjects, sampling the science, business and language subjects alongside subjects such as sports psychology, the business of entertainment & football and nutrition for performance. This platform allows students, if they wish, to return to their parent school ready to focus on their Senior Cycle preparation as more rounded individuals and footballers.
Alongside this academic foundation, students benefit from expert small-group football coaching delivered by Training121. Training sessions focus on technical development, game intelligence, creativity and confidence, supporting students to grow both on and off the pitch.
Students are enrolled as full Transition Year students at Ashfield College for the academic year, following the TY curriculum while also participating in football training and development.
This is a Transition Year designed to support the whole student, academically, personally and athletically.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Transition Year Programme enrolling for September 2026/27 contact our admissions team on +353 (0)1 490 40 50 or admissions@ashfieldcollege.ie
FAQ's
This is a full-time Transition Year academic programme delivered by Ashfield College. Students are fully enrolled as Transition Year students for the academic year, following a structured TY curriculum, with football development integrated into the school timetable.
Yes. Academic continuity is a core part of the programme. Students continue to develop strong study habits, independence and routine throughout Transition Year, ensuring they return to Senior Cycle focused, confident and ready to progress.
This programme is ideal for students with a strong interest in football who want a purposeful and structured Transition Year, without compromising their academic development. It particularly suits students who benefit from routine, clear expectations and learning through both classroom and practical experiences.
Yes. Students who complete the Transition Year Programme can continue their Senior Cycle studies at Ashfield College, including Fifth and Sixth Year programmes.
The Transition Year Programme is designed to support a smooth progression into Leaving Cert years, with students returning academically prepared, confident and familiar with the expectations of senior-level study at Ashfield College.
Upcoming Event:
In-Person TY Programme Taster Day
Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 9:30AM
Discover a unique Transition Year experience where academic excellence meets professional football development.
Meet the Ashfield College team and Training121 coaches, learn how our Transition Year Football Programme supports both education and sporting ambition, hear about the player pathway, and experience our facilities first-hand.
Ask your questions, watch players train, and see if the Ashfield College & Training121 TY Programme is the right fit for your family.
Location: Leicester Celtic FC Dublin, Grange Manor Rd, Rathfarnham
Spaces are limited for our Transition Year Programme. Register your interest below to receive programme updates, open day reminders and enrolment information.
