Founding of Bohemian Football Club in Dublin
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Gate Lodge, Phoenix Park; Phoenix Park Polo Grounds
- Episodes
- 2
Bohemian Football Club was founded on 6 September 1890 at the Gate Lodge in Phoenix Park, Dublin. The club was established by students from Bell's Academy, the Royal Hibernian Military School, and medical students. Early matches were played in the park's Polo Grounds, marking the beginning of the club's history in Irish football.
Episodes
- First Games in Polo Grounds
Bohemian Football Club played its first games in the Polo Grounds within Phoenix Park following its founding in 1890.
- Founding at Gate Lodge
Bohemian Football Club was founded on 6 September 1890 at the Gate Lodge in Phoenix Park, Dublin, by students from Bell's Academy and the Royal Hibernian Military School.
Background and detail
Background. Phoenix Park is a large public urban park in Dublin, located west of the city centre. The park features various gate lodges, including the Gate Lodge where Bohemian Football Club was founded. The park's development included new paths and gate lodges, contributing to its historic character and significance as a designed landscape.
Founding Members. The club was founded by members of Bell's Academy, a Civil Service college, the Royal Hibernian Military School, and medical students. These groups formed the initial membership of the club at the Gate Lodge beside the North Circular Road entrance in Phoenix Park.
Early Matches. Following its establishment, Bohemian Football Club played its first games in the Polo Grounds within Phoenix Park. Joseph Whelan is recorded as the club's first goalscorer, scoring against Britannia on 1 November 1890. The specific date of the club's first game itself is not specified in the available records.
People involved
- Joseph Whelan · First goalscorer (identity unresolved)
Sources
- Bohemian F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Phoenix Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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