Former Irish League players support Newtownabbey charity

Former Linfield players and their contemporaries from across the Irish League have raised over £1,100 for a Newtownabbey-based charity following a fundraising football match.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Oct 2023, 20:53 BST
Updated 23rd Oct 2023, 20:53 BST
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A Lee Doherty 1st Newtownabbey Select took on an Irish League Select in the annual ‘Billy Neill’ charity match at The Diamond in Rathcoole on October 15.

The event, organised by 1st Newtownabbey Linfield Supporters’ Club, raises funds for a worthy cause each year, with the money raised from the 2023 game going to Listening Ear.

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1st Newtownabbey Linfield Supporters' Club held their annual 'Billy Neill' charity football match on Sunday, October 15. (Pic: Contributed).1st Newtownabbey Linfield Supporters' Club held their annual 'Billy Neill' charity football match on Sunday, October 15. (Pic: Contributed).
1st Newtownabbey Linfield Supporters' Club held their annual 'Billy Neill' charity football match on Sunday, October 15. (Pic: Contributed).

The volunteer-led charitable organisation, based at Rathcoole’s Dunanney Centre, supports clients on issues such as debt and welfare advice, housing, mental health, suicide prevention and drug and alcohol awareness.

Mark Glendenning, Michael Gault, William Murphy, Mark Picking, Paul McAreavey, Adam Dick, Ryan McLaughlin, Jim Ervin and Mark Miskimmin were just some of the players to feature.

After the game, which the Irish League Select side won 7-2, a donation of £1,160 was made to Listening Ear by Brian Hamilton, Chairman of 1st Newtownabbey Linfield SC.

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