Leicester Celtic A.F.C.

is an Irish association football club based in Rathfarnham, Dublin.

[3] Leicester Celtic was founded in 1967 by Michael Flaherty [4] and Father C.F.

In return for financial assistance from the Parish, the name of a local street, Leicester Avenue, was to be used in the club name.

Since 2009 Leicester Celtic has been affiliated with the Welsh football club Swansea City AFC.

[6] In 2003 an investment of €1 million saw Leicester Celtic build their own all weather floodlit playing facility and clubhouse beside the pitches in Loreto.