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Results of the The Annual 5 a side competition and quiz,

 

Excellent performance from 5 a side team of Barry Mullan David Nicholson Shane Andrews Bryan Dallas and Kieran Coulter to win 1 draw 1 and lose 1 to finish a creditable second overall

Quiz team of Barry Mullan David Nicholson Shane Andrews and Bryan Dallas finished a close 3rd

 

The Annual 5 a side competition and quiz is taking place this Sunday 5th February in Dungannon
NEURA are the current 5 a side champions and we came a close and respectable 3rd in the quiz
You have all expressed an interest in taking part and I would like you to reply that you are available to participate
We will probably meet around 11.15 for 11.30 departure near Lisburn and should be finished around 3pm
If you are aware of anyone else who is interested and they are not on this list please let them know
Please let me know asap and I will finalise numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the ref's from the North East that took part in the School Boys quarter-finals at Mallusk 9-2-2012

 

 

 

Referee Tim Marshall presents a cheque for £8192.59 to Feeonagh Chambers from the Down's Syndrome Association.

This money was raised last season by Referees across Northern Ireland to support the fantastic work of the Down's Syndrome Association, bringing the total raised by referees here for local charities to over £100k in recent years.

 

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NIRA  Announces its 2011/2012 Charity Partner

 

As colleagues will know, each year the NIRA seek nominations for a charity partner.  This year's partner, as submitted by FWRA is "Friends of the Cancer Centre".  The attached information notice provides more detail.

The nominated Saturday when referees are invited to donate their match fees and make collections amongst their 2 teams has been targeted for Irish Cup semi finals day, which is currently scheduled for Mid April 2012.

Between now and then, NEURA will be planning a number of fund raising ventures.  We will be setting up a Just Giving donation website in due course and will be organizing relay teams to run in next year's marathon.  If you want to take part in the 2012 marathon reply, please let Secretary, Trevor Moutray, know" You can us the email below..

Secretary Trevor Moutray

 

General Information on Friends of the Cancer Centre Download

 

 

 

McDonald’s and the Irish FA launch Community Awards

McDonald’s and the Irish FA have launched a new Community Awards event to recognise and reward those clubs, coaches and volunteers that make outstanding contributions to grassroots football within Northern Ireland.

The McDonald’s Irish FA Community Awards 2011 will take place on Tuesday 22nd November at Belfast City Hall.  Nominations are now open so if you know a coach, club or volunteer that deserves recognition for their contribution to the beautiful game at grassroots level and to the local community please fill in the nomination form at www.irishfa.com/communityawards. 

The McDonald’s Irish FA Community Awards 2011 comprises eight categories and nominations close at midnight on 8th November:

• Outstanding Contribution
• Volunteer of the Year
• Young Volunteer of the Year
• Coach  of the Year
• Accredited Club of the Year
• Female Coach of the Year
• Disability Football Coach of the Year
• Community Relations Award

The new initiative is being supported by Pat Jennings through his position as McDonald’s Head of Northern Ireland Football,
“Grassroots football is the lifeblood of the game and I’m delighted that through the new Community Awards initiative between McDonald’s and the Irish FA we will be able to pay tribute to those people who do so much for the game we all love.

“Football is all about passion and while many people focus upon the professional game I believe that grassroots football requires even more passion.  Local clubs rely upon local people giving up their free time to make sure the club runs smoothly on and off the pitch; while coaches, volunteers and parents brave all sorts of weather to make sure children enjoy learning and playing the game in a safe environment.  Kit men and women, ground staff, referees and medical teams also all make really important contributions to the game so I’d like to encourage everyone to nominate their unsung heroes of grassroots football.”

Jim Shaw, President of the Irish FA added, "The Irish FA is delighted to be involved with McDonald's in the launch of the first ever awards programme for grassroots football in Northern Ireland.  McDonald's has been a long term partner of the Irish FA and they have been fantastic in their support of our youth programmes.  The Association invests heavily in grassroots football throughout Northern Ireland and our 5 star charter mark from UEFA demonstrates the high standard of our coaching programmes.  I look forward to the gala dinner on 22 November and in meeting all the award entries from across the province."

The Community Awards form part of a new four year Community Partnership between the Irish FA and McDonald’s.  This builds upon the success delivered through the partnership since 2002 and the new programme is designed to enhance the structure of the game and deliver a lasting legacy of benefits for grassroots football throughout Northern Ireland.