The Lidl Ladies’ Football Blitz

Name: The Lidl Ladies’ Football Blitz
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-06
Location: Passage West

The Lidl Ladies’ Football Blitz is a two-day community youth sports and cultural festival held in Passage West, Ireland. It features a football tournament involving 4,000 girls across 259 teams and attracts 11,000 spectators. The event includes a vibrant parade led by pipe bands, along with a pre-match show featuring rappers and a DJ, creating a festive atmosphere.

Date: Sep 5-6, 2026
Location: Passage West

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Event summary

Highlights

Football tournament with 4,000 girls from 259 teams
Parade led by pipe bands (Cullen Pipe Band, Carrigaline Pipe Band)
Pre-match show featuring rappers (The Busking Bais) and a DJ (DJ Shane)
Attracts 11,000 spectators

The Lidl Ladies’ Football Blitz is an extensive community youth sports and cultural festival that takes place annually over two days in Passage West, County Cork, Ireland. This event has seen remarkable growth since its establishment in 2008 with just eight teams, now hosting 259 teams and engaging 4,000 girls in a football tournament. It draws a significant audience, with 11,000 people visiting the club during the weekend to witness the activities.

A central appeal of the event is its lively and magical atmosphere, which has been compared to an All-Ireland final. Public festivities include an energetic parade where participating teams line up with banners, pom-poms, and flags, led by notable pipe bands such as the Cullen Pipe Band and the Carrigaline Pipe Band. Additionally, a pre-match show offers entertainment, featuring performances by young Cork rappers known as The Busking Bais, and music from DJ Shane. The festival is celebrated for fostering community spirit, creating memorable experiences, and supporting the personal development and resilience of young female athletes.

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Location described by the source: Passage West; www.irishexaminer.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Passage West

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