Irish League legends past and present to line out in charity support on two fronts across same day
The competitive Irish League season may be over but fans can get a glimpse of some well-known players back on the pitch this weekend in the name of charity.
Two games have been planned for Saturday in Belfast – one to raise funds for TAMHI (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues) and another with proceeds towards Survivors Of Suicide.
Grove Athletic will take on an Irish League Select at Shankill’s The Hammer from 3 o’clock.
The Irish League All-Stars event hosted by Dunmurry Rec at Ashley Park will kick off at 2 o’clock as part of a fun day from noon.
At The Hammer, the following Irish League players – past and present – have been listed: Jonny Tuffey, Adam Lecky, Paul Heatley, Danny Gibson, Aaron Harmon, Glenn Taggart, Scott Irvine, Ben Tilney, Tomas Cosgrove, Gary Haveron, Stuart King, Joe Gormley, Rory Donnelly, Robbie McVarnock and Jack Reilly.
Names for Dunmurry Rec include Reece Neale, Michael Gault, Paul Leeman, Mark Haughey, Michael O’Connor, Ben Cushnie, Sean Ward, Lee Feeney, Shea Campbell, Jim Ervin, Lewis Francis, Noel Bailie, John Bailie, Seanna Foster, Michael Ruddy, James Knowles, Ryan Waide, Gary Hamilton and Sean McAllister.
Alternatively, visit the TAMHI or Survivors Of Suicide websites.
The match marks part of Grove Athletic’s 25th anniversary celebrations, with the team involved in extensive charity support. At Dunmurry Rec, the fun day will feature a bouncy castle and barbecue.