Irby's local football club has teams ranging from under 8's to men's. Inaugurated in 1992, the senior team won the local league in the 2008/09 season. The team motto reads "Semper Paratus" meaning 'Always Ready'. In earlier years Irby North End, playing at Seaview, enjoyed some success in the national John White League from 1972 to 1977. Leading players included Craig Hartley, Andrew Cowing Dave Roberts and the Hardy brothers Dave & Sam (Kevin now sadly deceased)Phil Redhead John Andrews . Occasional midfield loanee Andy McClusky went on to found the group Orchestral Manoevres in the Dark.