SSE Airtricity League Round Up: The beginning of the end as league enters last third
As the Premier Division enters its last round of fixtures it is clear that the relegation battle will be the main focus given that Cork…
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The Conception of Carrick Rangers: Part 3
Final installment of my trilogy on the development of football in Carrickfergus. Part 3 – Rise, Fall and the Start of Something Big Carrickfergus Athletic remained…
Lisburn man Johnny McKinstry appointed as Head Coach of FK Kauno Zalgiris
It was announced on Friday that Johnny McKinstry has been named as Head Coach of Lithuanian A Lyga club FK Kauno Zalgiris. McKinstry’s journey in…
Ballinamallard United: A History
Ballinamallard United was formed in 1975 with the principal parts being played by Ken Fallis, Noel Fallis, Dennis Nixon, Robbie Boyle, Billy McElroy and Billy…
When the Green and White Army stormed Ibrox
It seems like a lifetime ago when Rangers Football Club were winning titles, but many fans will still remember the glory days, days when two…
GAWA: Matches I’ll Take To My Grave – Spain 1982
Spain v Northern Ireland (0-1), 25th June 1982 Luis Casanova Stadium, Valencia ‘It is almost dawn’. The opening words of the Belfast Telegraph’s chief sporting…
Paddy McCourt: The Heart-Breaking Tale Of A Footballer Who Never Fulfilled His True Potential
There are many who might suggest that Paddy McCourt ‘never quite made it’ in his playing career, yet those select few couldn’t be more wrong….
A History of Lisburn Distillery Football Club: Part One
As the name of the club suggests Distillery Football Club can trace its origins directly back to a distillery, the distillery in question was Dunville…
SSE Airtricity League Round Up: It Still All About the A to B in the SSE Airtricity League
Another week and again Athlone Town and Bray Wanderers dominate affairs in the League. With regards to Athlone who despite their league position in the…
The Conception of Carrick Rangers: Part 2
Last week, I set the scene for the development of football in Carrickfergus. This week, I move things forward a bit more. Part 2 –…