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End-Of-Season Prize Draw Winners
Posted 25/05/12
Northend's End -Of-Season Prize Draw Winners were as follows:-
1) Two Tickets to Any Premiership Football Match - Eoin Hynds
2) Signed Ireland Rugby Jersey - Brian McCluney
3) Signed Ireland Rugby Cap - Rachel Maybin
4) Signed Liverpool Football - Matthew Willighan
5) Signed Linfield Ball - Martin McKillop
6) Signed Steve Davis Snooker Cue - Oisin O'Mullan
7) Two Tickets to Brian Kennedy Concert in Dublin - Pauline Maybin
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Northend's 1997's Open Football Trials
Posted 12/05/12
With the old season barely over, Northend's 1997's start their preparation on Wednesday 16th May
7.00pm to 9.00pm at Smithfield where open trials and training is commencing for their Foyle Cup
and the Elite National League Squad.
Everyone will be made most welcome and the training will be carried out under the watchful eye of
IFA Qualified Team coaches. For more information, please get in contact with Glenn Speirs on 07799895213
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Northend United Awards Night U13 - Thursday 24th May 2012
Posted 10/05/12
Awards Night for the U13s will be held at the Michelin Club on Thursday 24th May,
commencing at 6.30pm sharp. Cost is £5 per person for the night, which will include a finger buffet
for the parents and a set-down meal for the boys
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Child Protection Training
Posted 08/05/12
Northend United Youth FC are holding a Child Protection Training Course , hosted by Jim Grattan,
the IFA Child Protection Officer on Monday 21st May from 6.30pm to 9.30pm at the Michelin Club
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U14 League Player of the Year - Janusz Woitowicz
Posted 02/05/12
Congratulations goes to Janusz Woitowicz from Northend U14s who tonight was awarded Player of the Year
for the Belfast and East Antrim Youth League. This award was voted for by the referees who award a
man of the match for each game, with Janusz collecting the most nominations.
Congratulations goes to Janusz for everyone at Northend United Youth FC.
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Return Last Year's Trophies
Posted 21/04/12
Can all Team Managers please collect and return their Player of the Year and Players Player of the Year
Trophies from last year and return to John Devlin on Monday 23rd April?
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Northend United Awards Night U9, U10, U12 - Friday 11th May 2012
Posted 14/04/12
Awards Night for the U9s, U10s and U12s will be held at the Michelin Club on Friday 11th May,
commencing at 6.00pm sharp. Cost is £5 per person for the night, which will include a finger buffet
for the parents and a set-down meal for the boys
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Coaches and Committee Meeting -Tuesday 3rd April
Posted 02/04/12
A full meeting of Coaches and Committee Meeting has been arranged for
Tuesday 3rd April @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
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Posted 31/03/12
Following on from last week's successful Golf Fundraising Day, the following golfers have won the various categories:-
Liam Beckett - 1st Celebrity, Patricia Blaneny - 1st Ladies, Richard Galbraith - 1st Non-Handicapper,
Aaron Galbraith - 1st Outsider, Philip Purdy - 1st Gross, Trevor Monaghan - Long drive,
Johnny Rodgers - Nearest Pin, David Morgan - 1st Society, J.C Brown - 1st Galgorm
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Golf Fundraising Day -Thanks
Posted 26/03/12
The Club would like to say a big thank you to all those who participated in their golf day at Galgorm on Sunday.
A real good days craic had by all.
Also a big thank you to those who organized this event to make the day a huge success for the club.
And finally thanks to Galgorm Golf Club
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Golf Fundraising Day -Sunday 25th March
Posted 17/03/12
The eagerly awaited Northend Youth Golf Fundraising Day is almost upon us, with the first four-ball due to
Tee-off at 10.00am on Sunday 25th March. With numerous prizes and a host of Sporting personalities attending
this event, this promises to be an excellent day's craic for all concerned. Former Northern Ireland Internationals ,
Alan McDonald, John O'Neill, Stephen Penny, Keith Gillespie, Glenn Ferguson and Paul Kirk, in addition to Radio
Commentator Joel Taggart, will all be lending a hand to the Northend cause on the day.
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Preston/Blackpool Trip Information Evening -Thursday 15th March
Posted 12/03/12
An information evening will be held for all parents of boys going on the Preston/Blackpool Trip over Easter
on Thursday 15th March at 7.30pm in the Ballymena North Centre
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Coaches and Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 20th March
Posted 07/03/12
A full meeting of Coaches and the Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for
Tuesday 20th March @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
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Falkirk Trip Information Evening -Thursday 15th March
Posted 07/03/12
An information evening will be held for all parents of boys going on the Falkirk Trip over Easter
on Thursday 15th March at 7.00pm in the Ballymena North Centre
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Football Development Centre Recommences -Friday 9th March
Posted 29/02/12
The Northend Football Development recommences on Friday 9th March @ Ballymena Showgrounds Pitch 3
6.15pm to 7.45pm. This is for an initial period of eight weeks. For more details please contact Stevie Turner on 0780 1108207.
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Coaches and Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 6th March
Posted 25/02/12
A full meeting of Coaches and the Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for
Tuesday 6th March @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
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Northend United Youth FC on Facebook
Posted 25/02/12
The official Northend United Youth FC Facebook page is now up and operational. Can all Club members
and friends please log in and click "like it" to see regular Club updates on News and Features?
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Coaches and Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 21st February
Posted 14/02/12
A full meeting of Coaches and the Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for
Tuesday 21st February @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
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Quiz Night - Thursday 16th February 2012
Posted 13/02/12
Northend United Youth are holding a Table Quiz on Thursday 16th February at Connolly's Pub,
Dunvale, Ballymena, commencing at 7.30pm.
Northend United Youth would appreciate as much support as possible from players, their families, friends,
coaches and supporters. The Quizmaster is our very own Johnny Sayers so why not come along for a
great night's craic?
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Falkirk Easter Cup Tournament - Parents Evening Thu 9th February
Posted 5/02/12
An information evening for all parents and players going to the Falkirk Cup Tournament at Easter is being
held on Thursday 9th February commencing at 7.00pm in the Michelin Club.
Northend are taking U9, U11 and U12 teams to this tournament in Scotland, in a competition where a number
of Scottish Premier League Teams have entered their Academy teams.
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Preston Easter Cup Tournament - April 2012
Posted 5/02/12
The U15s have entered this year's Easter Cup Tournament at Preston, England. Leaving Ballymena early
on Thursday 5th April and returning late on Monday 9th April, the boys are in for an action packed few days.
This competition is widely regarded as the top Easter Youth Football Tournament and the Northend Blues
are looking forward to playing teams from throughout the UK.
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Fundraising Donation
Posted 26/01/12
Northend United Youth wish to extend a massive thank you to Hazel Coates and all who supported her
fundraising effort prior to the Christmas Holidays when a considerable sum of money was raised for Club funds.
Thanks Hazel !
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Ballymena North Driving School
Posted 26/01/12
Ballymena North Driving School are willing to make a £5 donation to Northend United Youth FC for every person
recommended to them for driving lessons. Enquiries must be made between January 12 to end of March 12 and the first two
lessons must be completed by end of April 12 to avail of this offer. Please specify Northend United FC when making
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Injured Players
Posted 23/01/12
Best wishes go from all at Northend to their injured players Hervey McClurkin and Oliver Boyle, who have
gone through operations recently. Here's wishing for a speedy recovery and to see them back at
training again soon from all their team mates.
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Mini Football Tournament U9s and U10s -Saturday 21st January
Posted 23/01/12
Northend United U9s and U10s welcolmed Ballymoney Youth Academy and Ballymena Youth Academy to
participate in a mini soccer tournament at Ballymena Showgrounds Pitch 6 on Saturday 21st January,
commencing at 1.30pm. A successful afternoon's football was had by all, with many interested parents
attending and light refreshments were served afterwards.
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Coaches and Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 31st January
Posted 14/01/12
A full meeting of Coaches and the Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for
Tuesday 31st January @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 7.30pm.
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Quiz Night - Thursday 16th February 2012
Posted 11/01/12
Northend United Youth are holding a Table Quiz on Thursday 16th February at Connolly's Pub,
Dunvale, Ballymena, commencing at 7.30pm.
Northend United Youth would appreciate as much support as possible from players, their families, friends,
coaches and supporters. The Quizmaster is our very own Johnny Sayers so why not come along for a
great night's craic?
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Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 10th January
Posted 03/01/12
A Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 10th January @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 7.30pm.
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Christmas Raffle Draw Winners
Posted 20/12/11
The winners in the Northend United Youth Christmas draw are as follows:-
1st Prize - Archie McNally - Greystone, Antrim
2nd Prize - Sean Carberry - Ballymena
3rd Prize - B Moore - 19 Seacash Drive, Antrim
4th prize - Chris Ramsay - c/o Slemish Tavern, Broughshane
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 3rd January
Posted 14/12/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 3rd January @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Training Updates - Christmas Holidays
Posted 14/12/11
Training will conclude for a Christmas break, with Monday 19th December being the last scheduled night for
all teams. Training will recommence at the usual locations and times as follows:-
- Monday 9th January - U11, U12, U14 and U15s training recommences at Showgrounds 3
- Wednesday 11th January - U9 and U10 training recommences at St Patricks Hall
- Monday 9th January - U13 and U16s training recommences at Eaton park
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Football Development Centre - Friendship Shield - Friday 3rd December
Posted 01/12/11
The Football Development Centre continues on on Friday 25th Nov, 5.30-7.30pm at Sentry Hill. This week is the
Friendship Cup competition for the boys and girls with 2005s starting at 5.30pm and the 2004s starting at 6.30pm
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 6th December
Posted 28/11/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 6th December @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Football Development Centre - Friendship Cup - Friday 25th November
Posted 24/11/11
The Football Development Centre continues on on Friday 25th Nov, 5.30-7.30pm at Sentry Hill. This week is the
Friendship Cup competition for the boys and girls with 2005s starting at 5.30pm and the 2004s starting at 6.30pm
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Northend Team Calendars 2012
Posted 19/11/11
Each of the Northend teams are bringing out 2012 calendars, in time for Christmas, to raise funds for their Easter
football trips. What could make a better Christmas present for family and friends?
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Northend United Golf Day - Sunday 25th March 2012
Posted 08/11/11
Northend United are pleased to announce their inaugural Golf Day on Sunday 25th March 2012 at Galgorm Castle .
Watch this space for more details for this highly anticipated event.
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Clothes Collection - Monday Nights at Training
Posted 08/11/11
As part of its fundraising activities, Northend United are facilitating an old Clothes Collection in aid of Club funds.
Collection dates will occur every training night from Monday 14th November 2012 to Monday 16th January 2012
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NIBFA Cup Draw -Tuesday 8th November
Posted 08/11/11
Northend's teams were drawn against the following opposition in the 1st round of the NIBFA Cup:-
U11s - Bye - 2nd Round date 14th January
U12s - away to North Belfast United - 17th Dec
U13s - away to Oxford United - 26th Nov
U14s - home to St. Patricks - 10th Dec
U15s - away to Ardglass - 17th Dec
U16s - Bye - 2nd Round Date 7th Jan
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McMillan Cancer Research Charity Football Match - Saturday 5th November
Posted 02/11/11 Northend United Legends comprising Coaches and Parents will play Moyola Park FC in a charity football match on Saturday
5th November at Mill Meadow, Moyola Park in Castledawson. The match kicks off at 5.30pm and there will be a bus leaving
the Countryman Inn, Ballymena at 3.30pm. Room is still available for anyone wanting to travel to spectate at this match,
where the cost on the coach will be £2. Entry to the match will be £5 and all proceeds will go towards this worthwhile cause.
For further details or to reserve a place on the bus, please contact Charlie Kinney on 07771994400
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Fundraising Committee Meeting -Tuesday 8th November
Posted 27/10/11
A Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 8th November @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 1st November
Posted 27/10/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 1st November @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Last Person Standing Fundraising Rules
Posted 12/10/11
All you have to do is predict a team each weekend that you think will win their game. If your team wins then you go through to make a selection from the following weekend's fixtures, and so on, until there is only one entrant left, ie Last Person Standing.
Rules
1. £10 one off entry fee.
2. Teams to be selected from Saturday and Sunday fixtures in the English Premier League, Championship, Leagues 1 and 2 and Scottish Premier League.
3. You cannot select a team more than once.
4. Entries to be received by Friday, there will be NO reminders.
5. If the last few go out in the same week then the pot will be shared.
6. If you either forget to enter or your game is called off then you get a default selection. This will be the highest placed Premier League team playing at home on the weekend in question. Obviously entrants who have already used that selection previously would get the next highest and so on. League positions to be based on the table prior to the first Saturday kick off.
7. Winner takes all
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Quiz Night - Thursday 27th October
Posted 11/10/11
Northend United Youth are holding a Table Quiz on Thursday 27th October at Connolly's Pub, Ballymena, commencing at 7.30pm.
Northend United Youth would appreciate as much support as possible from players, their families, friends, coaches and supporters. The Quizmaster is our very own Johnny Sayers so why not come along for a great night's craic?
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Friday Night Mini Tournament a Hugh Success
Posted 08/10/11
Northend's Friday Night Mini Soccer for 2004 and 2005s completed its second night with teams from as far away as
Stranocum and Coaching for Christ participating in this fun-filled Tournament for players , parents and spectators alike,
held in Sentry Hill Sports Hall. With further teams showing interest, Northend's Football Development Centre Co-Ordinator
John Devlin is confident of beating the weather, come what may with the Tournamnet's indoor or outdoor facilities.
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Fundraising Comittee Meeting -Tuesday 11th October
Posted 08/10/11
A Fundraising Committee Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 11th October @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 4th October
Posted 24/09/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 4th October @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Football Development Centre Recommences -Friday 30th September
Posted 22/09/11
Northend's much aclaimed Mini Soccer Academy for 2004 and 2005s recommences for an initial 10 week period
on Friday 30th September, 6.15pm to 7.15pm at the Showgrounds Pitch 3. With spaces limited, Manager John Devlin
is appealing for parents to get in contact with him to book a place on 07919056834
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U9s commence League Action -Saturday 17th September
Posted 12/09/11
Northend's U9s start their League campaign on Sat 17th Sept in the Coleraine and District Youth League. Grouped with
U9 and U10 teams, the boys will be playing against Ballymoney, Bertie Peacocks, Coleraine Academy and Colts, Carniny,
Limavady and Portrush. Training for the U9 team continues each Wednesday 6.00pm to 7.30pm at the Dunfane Playing
Fields. Manager John Devlin has appealed for any boys who are interested in playing, to come along to training or parents
to get in touch with him on 07919056834.
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 6th September
Posted 24/08/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 6th September @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.00pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Get Well Soon - Jonny Hanlon
Posted 24/08/11
Best wishes from the Northend U15 team players and coaches goes to Jonny Hanlon, who sustained a broken
bone in his foot at a recent Friendly Match and will now be out for a few weeks, before he can resume playing again.
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Registration Afternoon - Sat 20th August
Posted 18/08/11
A Registration Evening is being held at the Michelin Club on Saturday 20th August 1.00pm to 2.30pm for all
players in next years teams from U10 to U16. Parents are requested to attend at 1.00pm sharp where details
of the various leagues will be discussed
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 23rd August
Posted 18/08/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 23rd August @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.15pm.
All teams must be represented.
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Registration Forms - Belfast and East Antrim Youth League
Posted 18/08/11
All coaches are reminded that Registration forms must be with the Secretary for latest Monday 22nd August,
if players are to be registered for the first game of the season on Saturday 3rd September
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Northend U10s Win First Silverware of Season
Posted 06/08/11
Congratulations to the Northend U10s who won their section of the Hillsborough Boys Tournament on Saturday 6th
August, claiming their first silverware of the season.
The U12s also reached the final of the Hillsborough Tournament before they lost out on penalties to Cookstown Youth.
The boys played their passing and move football throughout the tournament and were a joy to watch by all the parents and spectators
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Chairman's Address - 2011 Prize Night
Posted 01/08/11
For an update on the Chairman's Address at this year's Prize Nights, please click on the following link
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Hillsborough Tournament - Saturday 6th August
Posted 28/07/11
Northend U10s, U11s and U12s have entered the Hillsborough Tournament at the Suffolk Pitches in West Belfast
on Saturday 6th August. All boys should bring a packed lunch with them.
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Foyle Cup Rose Bowl Winners -Saturday 23rd July
Posted 23/07/11
Congratulations to Glen Speirs Northend U14 team who today won the Rose Bowl Tournament at the Foyle Cup.
Congratulations goes to the Boys from the Northend Chairman and the Northend Committee.
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Coaches Meeting -Tuesday 26th July
Posted 16/07/11
A Coaches Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 26th July @ Michelin Club 7.00pm - 8.15pm.
All teams must be represented.
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The Foyle Cup -Pitch Change
Posted 11/07/11
Northend's U14s team fixture against Ballinmallard on Wednesday 20th is now being played at Tullyally and not
Prehen-1 as originally planned
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Annual General Meeting - Friday 15th July
Posted 25/06/11
Northend United Youth are holding their AGM on Friday 15th July at 7.00pm at the Michelin Club. All interested parties
are welcome to attend, where a report on last year will be displayed and plans for the incoming season will be discussed.
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The Foyle Cup -Tuesday 19th July to Saturday 23rd July
Posted 17/06/11
Northend's U14s team fixtures have just been released for the Foyle Cup:-
Tuesday 19th Derry City Colts Vrs Northend United @ Leafair with 5.00pm kick off
Wednesday 20th Northend united Vrs Ballinamallard @ Prehen-1 with 3.00pm kick off
Thursday 21st Northend United Vrs St Oliver Plunketts @ Prehen-2 with 3.00pm kick off
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