About Transport FC

Transport FC is an Irish football club founded in 1935 in Dublin. The club originated as the works team of Córas Iompair Éireann, Ireland’s national transport company, continuing a tradition of industrial and company-backed football clubs in Irish sport. Transport entered the League of Ireland in 1948 when the league expanded, and played its home matches first at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray and later at Harold’s Cross Stadium in Dublin.

During its years in the League of Ireland, Transport established itself as a competitive mid-table side. The club’s greatest achievement came in the 1949–50 season when it won the FAI Cup after defeating Cork Athletic in a dramatic final that required two replays before Transport secured victory in the third match. The team was managed by Matt Giles, uncle of famous Irish footballer Johnny Giles, and also produced several players who later represented Ireland internationally.

After the League of Ireland reduced its size in 1962, Transport lost its place in the top division and returned to the Leinster Senior League. Despite leaving senior national football, the club remained active and enjoyed success at intermediate level, winning league titles and several FAI Intermediate Cups in later decades. Transport FC continues to exist in Dublin football and is remembered as one of the notable works clubs in the history of Irish football.