Caledon Rovers F.C.

Caledon Rovers
Full nameCaledon Rovers Football Club
Founded1998
GroundTanyard Park
ChairmanKevin O'Connor
LeagueMid-Ulster Football Association

Caledon Rovers Football Club, referred to as Caledon Rovers, or simply Rovers, is an intermediate-level football club competing in the club competing in the Division 1 of the Mid-Ulster Football League in Northern Ireland.[1][2] The club is based in Caledon, County Tyrone.[3]

Caledon Rovers are a member of the Mid-Ulster Football Association and participate in the Irish Cup.[4][5] Rovers also participate in regional cup competitions, including the Armstrong Cup and the Alexandra Cup.[6]

In May 2021, Caledon Rovers hosted a royal visit from King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and Camilla. During the visit, he met with club officials, including Chairman of Youth Soccer Stephen Gillis and Club Chairman Kevin O'Connor, as well as local coaches and community members.[7][8][9][10] The chairman jokes that he

Caledon Rovers were founded in 1998 in the village of Caledon, County Tyrone. They went on to join the Mid-Ulster Football League.

In 2016, Caledon Rovers won Division 3 of the Mid-Ulster Football League, having won 16 of their first 16 games. They sealed it when they beat Donacloney away.[11] The following month, Caledon Rovers completed a double, when they reached the Beckett Cup final and thrashed Moira Albion 7–0.[12]

In 2017, Caledon Rovers reached the Armstrong Cup final for the first time. They met the previous year's winners Tandragee Rovers and narrowly beat them 2–1 at Mill Field.[13]

Club identity and crest

The Caledon Rovers crest depicts a heraldic shield and two stags, which is the Caledon family coat of arms known as the Earls of Caledon. Red Deer are a common sight on the Caledon Estate and are associated with the Alexander family, the earls.[14][15] The Caledon Castle is also represented on the badge. The tree's represent Caledon Estates ancient woodland.

The club play in black and yellow. Rovers play their home games at Tanyard Park in Woodview Terrace.[16]

Academy

The club have a youth academy with multiple age divisions for boys and girls. They train at the Mini Soccer Development Centre. They are known as Caledon Rovers Youth, and compete in the Mid-Ulster Youth League.[17]

Honours

Mid-Ulster Football League

  • Division 3
    • 2015/16
  • Armstrong Cup
    • 2017
  • Beckett Cup
    • 2015/16  
  • Reserve 4
    • 2017/18 - Won by reserves team

References

  1. ↑ "Irish Football Association Approved Award | Sport NI". www.sportni.net. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  2. ↑ "AIMS Portal". aims.niassembly.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  3. ↑ redback (2020-02-01). "Caledon Rovers Football Club, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone". The Honourable The Irish Society | Committed to Serving the Community. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  4. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football Association". midulsterfa.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  5. ↑ https://downnews.co.uk/celtic-bhoys-beat-caledon-in-irish-cup-tie/
  6. ↑ "Caledon Rovers – Armagh I". armaghi.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  7. ↑ "Prince Charles warned that his mother will receive a letter after he forgets an important piece of equipment on his Northern Ireland tour - Royal Central". 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  8. ↑ "Prince Charles visits Caledon in Co Tyrone as part of two-day visit to Northern Ireland". NorthernSound. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  9. ↑ "The Prince of Wales in conversation with Lord Caledon at Caledon Rovers FC during his visit to Caledon where he viewed the sites of upcoming development projects around the village. Picture date: Wednesday May 19, 2021 Stock Photo - Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  10. ↑ Myers, Russell (2021-05-19). "Charles and Camilla greet locals with elbow-bump during impromptu walkabout". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  11. ↑ "Defeat for Donacloney Firsts as Caledon Rovers seal league title". NorthernIrelandWorld. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  12. ↑ "Beckett Cup final disaster for Moira with heavy defeat". NorthernIrelandWorld. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  13. ↑ Reporter, Staff (2017-08-03). "Battle of the Rovers sees Caledon out on top to win Armstrong Cup". Armagh I. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  14. ↑ garvantohill (2023-04-05). "THE CALEDON ESTATE AND THE BONEHOUSE". Happy Ireland Productions. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  15. ↑ "Country Sports and Country Life - Deer in Northern Ireland". www.countrysportsandcountrylife.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  16. ↑ "Caledon Rovers - Mid Ulster Football League". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
  17. ↑ "Caledon Rovers Youth U11 MUYL - Results". Mid Ulster. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
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