Each season begins with a September Trial Month, where all registered players train at their local county centre and are assessed by our coaching team.

During this period, players take part in the Tempo Showcase Event — a competitive internal tournament that gives staff a full view of player performance, ability, and attitude in match conditions.

From this event, the  players are selected to join the local county squads or the regional All-Star Squad, which is announced in October. These players receive extra training each month and represent Tempo in national and international tournaments.

County Squads: All players train once per week at their local centre and participate in a full calendar of domestic tournaments.

Regional All-Star Squad: Selected players receive 2 additional elite sessions per month on top of their local development centre sessions. These extra two sessions will take place  at a central venue (e.g., Nenagh) and represent Tempo at major national and international events.

Kerry Centre – Killarney, Faha National School

📅 Fridays 

⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm | U8–U13

Limerick Centre – TUS

📅 Wednesdays

⏰ 4:00pm – 5:00pm | U8–U10

⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm | U11–U13

Tipperary Centre – Nenagh

📅 Wednesdays

⏰ 4:30pm – 5:30pm | U8–U10

⏰ 5:30pm – 6.30pm | U11–U13

Cork Centre – Leeside, little Island Sports Complex

📅 Wednesdays

⏰ 4:15pm – 5:15pm | U8–U13

All County Squads take part in a structured tournament calendar throughout the year. These events offer competitive game experience, squad bonding, and a chance for players to showcase their progress against strong opposition.

Annual Block Tournaments:

February – Tempo Showcase

March – Paddy’s Day Fundraiser

April – Tempo Easter Cup

May – Local Tournament

June – Local Tournament

July – Local Tournament

August – Tempo Summer Cup

September – Trial Month & Tempo Showcase Event

December – Tempo Showcase Tournament

At Tempo, we finish every season with unforgettable international and showcase experiences that give players memories—and exposure—for life.

🇪🇸 Donosti Cup – San Sebastián, Spain (July 2026)

Open to all Junior Academy players, the Donosti Cup is one of Europe’s premier youth football tournaments, hosted in the stunning coastal city of San Sebastián. With teams from across the globe, players enjoy a week of high-level competition, cultural experiences, and team bonding — all fully supported by Tempo staff from start to finish.

🇮🇪 Tempo Youth World Cup – University of Limerick

Hosted on Ireland’s premier sporting campus, this event features over 50 teams from Ireland, the UK, USA, and Europe, including past attendees like Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus, and Rayo Vallecano. It’s a high-level, international tournament that offers academy players the chance to play on a world-class stage right here at home.

For players selected to the All-Star Squad, the season includes an elite UK Tour in March 2026, featuring matches against Category 1 academies such as:

Manchester United (Carrington)

Liverpool FC

Manchester City

Players will compete at professional training grounds, face top-tier talent, and attend a Premier League match day — offering the highest level of exposure and a real taste of the professional environment.