Irish League Football

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at Blanchflower Stadium with Graham Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer at the Irish Football Association, and Jake and Leon from Ashfield Boys' High School. (Photo by Department for Communities)

Gordon Lyons reveals projects progressing to next stage of NI Football Fund

Dejected Larne players after their defeat to Lincoln Red Imps. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'Heartbroken' Gary Haveron gives view on big moments which swung tie

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Rangers dream over as Larne suffer Europa League exit in Georgia

Former Larne manager Tiernan Lynch has left Derry City. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Derry City 'part company' with former Larne manager

Larne boss Gary Haveron celebrating domestic title glory which has led to a Champions League first qualifying round tie in San Marino. Picture: Andrew McCarroll / Pacemaker

Gary Haveron looking to recreate European night that 'will stay with me forever'

Former sports journalist Jim Gracey in 2016. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Tributes celebrate Jim Gracey as 'giant of sports journalism'

A general view of Inver Park. (Photo by INPHO/Phil Magowan)

Inver Park gets green light from FIFA with Larne now 'liaising with UEFA'

Paul Heatley has signed a new contract at Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League legend extends career after signing new Carrick Rangers contract

Gary Haveron welcomes Montel Gibson (right) as Larne's new signing. (Photo: Larne FC)

Larne add 'firepower' to their squad with English-born striker arrival

New Portadown defender Mikey Hewitt. (Photo by Portadown FC)

David Jeffrey admits 'a lot of hard work has gone in' to Portadown's new signing

Michael O'Connor's team pictured at their training session ahead of Saturday. (Photo by Walk A Mile In My Boots)

Players and supporters set to reverse roles for worthy cause at Mourneview Park

Dungannon's Rodney McAree applauds his team's supporters. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'Devastated' Rodney McAree's pride despite Irish Cup final heartbreak

Coleraine's players and officials celebrate after lifting the cup. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Coleraine's hometown hero 'dreamt' of Irish Cup glory after cruel injury blow

JP Gallagher (right) celebrates with the Irish Cup trophy. (Photo by JP Gallagher)

Former Dungannon Swifts star undertaking 6,000-mile round-trip for cup final

Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine representatives ahead of the Irish Cup final. (Photo by Irish FA)

The sense of community pride driving both managers ahead of Irish Cup final

Gary Haveron pictured with the Gibson Cup after their 2025/26 title triumph

13 of the best images from Larne's three Gibson Cup title celebrations

Larne manager Gary Haveron celebrates winning the Premiership title. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill advice which helped form Larne's title-winning team

Tomas Cosgrove of Larne lifts the Gibson Cup. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Larne star savours Irish League title joy after 'longest week of my life'

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'I love this town, I love the people': Gary Haveron reflects on title glory

Newly-appointed Portadown boss David Jeffrey (centre) with, from left, David Jameson (club chairman) and Paul Jackson (club vice-chairman). (Photo by Portadown FC)

'I see them as my sons' - David Jeffrey Portadown return 'right on every level'

David Jeffrey (right) during his time as Ballymena United boss in 2022 with support from the bench including David Douglas (left) and Bryan McLoughlin (centre). (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

'Utterly disrespectful' - David Jeffrey's no action first move as Portadown boss

David Jeffrey at Shamrock Park following his confirmation as Portadown manager on a three-year contract. (Photo by Portadown FC)

'Totally unexpected' - David Jeffrey's first interview as Portadown boss

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA)

Grassroots clubs to receive £9million in Northern Ireland Football Fund update

'Not one nervous bone' for Stephen Baxter as Carrick Rangers end trophy wait

Ballymacash Rangers celebrate Steel & Sons Cup final glory over Holywood at Seaview during the Christmas Day morning festive showpiece. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Ballymacash's Steel & Sons Cup joy as Jordan Williamson makes mark over Holywood

Erzgebirge Aue fans show support for the German club at Mourneview Park before kick-off against Glenavon in the special pre-season friendly. (Photo by National World)

WATCH: 'Sweet Caroline' unites football fans from Germany and Northern Ireland

Nathan Rooney (left) and Gary Haveron during Larne's recent BetMcLean Cup tie against Annagh United. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Gary Haveron promoted to Larne FC manager

Stephen Baxter celebrates his return to Irish League management as Carrick Rangers boss. (Photo by Carrick Rangers FC)

Stephen Baxter calls Carrick manager move 'very easy decision'

It is back to back home defeats for Portadown

Ards take Premiership scalp at Shamrock Park

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UEFA Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round
Larne v FC Ballkani
Dylan Sloan of Larne during this evening’s game at Inver Park, Larne.
Photo - Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press : Larne v FC Ballkani at Inver Park in the UEFA Conference League qualifying third round, second leg

Rohan Ferguson Larne's penalty shootout hero in dramatic European victory

Cian Bolger lifted the Premiership title as Larne captain last season. PIC: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Cian Bolger admits reaching European group stages is 'ultimate aim'

The fixtures have been released for the 2024/25 Sports Direct Premiership

Larne start Irish League defence vs Loughgall as fixtures are released

Cerys Sharkey puts pen to paper on new pro deal

Sharkey signs pro deal for Inver Women

Aaron Donnelly has been a key player throughout this season for Larne. Picture: Arthur Allison / Pacemaker Press.

Title joy against Linfield would 'mean the world' to Larne's Aaron Donnelly

Harry in action for Glenavon.

Academy's Harry off to France with the NI schoolboy team

Portadown manager Niall Currie believes his side were 95% perfect in the BetMcLean Cup final defeat to Linfield

Linfield's first two goals were 'too easy' says Portadown boss Niall Currie

Current Portadown captain Gary Thompson playing against them for Lisburn Distillery in 2011. He's in action against Ross Redman - someone he now calls a teammate. PIC: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye

Gary Thompson eager to lead Portadown to glory - 13 years after denying them it

Larne celebrate victory in the County Antrim Shield final after beating Glentoran at Seaview

Tomas Cosgrove nets winner as Larne secure fourth consecutive Co Antrim Shield

Coleraine manager Oran Kearney saw his side lose for a seventh successive time

Oran Kearney believes 'good times' are ahead for under-performing Coleraine

Former Coleraine star Patrick Kelly pictured with Mark Noble. PIC: West Ham United

Former Coleraine star Patrick Kelly signs new West Ham United contract

Institute’s Oisin Devlin has been snapped up by Irish Premiership champions, Larne. Photo: George Sweeney

Larne secure signing of Institute FC midfielder

Carrick Rangers have announced a new strategic alliance with USA-based Fan Owned Club. PIC: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

Carrick Rangers announce 'pioneering strategic alliance' with American company

Bobby Jameson, pictured in 2010 during his time as a Portadown Football Club director. (Photo by PressEye Ltd)

Tributes honour former Irish League chairman's ‘leadership and fairness to all'

NI World Top Stories

Man with an address in Lisburn denies charges of assault, criminal damage, and non-fatal strangulation. Pic credit: Google

Man who lives in Lisburn denies charges and is released on bail

Council headquarters at The Braid, Ballymena. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Council seeks new chief executive

Roemill Playing Fields was the venue for an evening of spooky entertainment as visitors dressed up and took part in the fancy dress competition, with prizes up for grabs for some of the most creative costumes on the night.

IN PICTURES: Spooky scenes as Limavady enjoys Halloween fun