Aaron Hughes

Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP via Getty Images)

NI star knows 'time waits for nobody' but motivated by 100-cap dream

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Editorial: NI youth stage source of pride in football history

Liam Kelly receives his Northern Ireland youth cap from Aaron Hughes. (Photo by Irish FA)

Aston Villa amongst clubs 'tracking' Northern Ireland's record-breaking teenager

Northern Ireland's Michael O’Neill on Wednesday afternoon following morning confirmation of his four-year contract extension. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'Wider scope' helps Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland country over club call

Pictured is Aaron Hughes, former Northern Ireland footballer (R), and Ryan Lemon, Regional Manager for Marks & Spencer Northern Ireland (L) with Reuben, Daisie and Olivia Lemon

M&S and Panini launch exclusive Northern Ireland football sticker collection

Northern Ireland are set to come up against Kylian Mbappe's France. (Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland set for glamour summer friendly against Kylian Mbappe's France

Irish FA technical director Aaron Hughes has confidence in significant gains around the National Football Centre project planned to be operational in 2028. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye Ltd)

Aaron Hughes faith in National Football Centre 'legacy' for future generations

Plans for the Irish FA's new National Training Centre at Galgorm. (Photo by Irish FA)

National Training Centre edges closer as Irish FA confirm 'first formal step'

Pictured are Chair Cllr Frances Burton (Mid Ulster District Council); Aaron Hughes (Former Northern Ireland Football Captain); Sarah Law (Lidl Cookstown Store Manager); Gordon Cruikshanks (Regional Managing Director, Lidl Northern Ireland). Credit: Supplied

Watch: former NI captain Aaron Hughes opens new Cookstown Lidl store

The new store represents an investment worth more than £8million, replacing Lidl's original Cookstown store which made history as the retailer's first Northern Ireland location when it opened in 1999

Lidl NI returns to its roots setting opening date of £8m Co Tyrone concept store

Pictured with Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities of Northern Ireland are (left to right): Aaron Hughes, Technical Director, Irish Football Association; Patrick Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Football Association; Colin Johnston, Managing Director, Galgorm; Conrad Kirkwood, President, Irish Football Association; Michael O’Neill, Northern Ireland Senior Men’s Manager, Irish Football Association; and Angela Platt, Director Women’s Football, Irish Football Association. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Aaron Hughes: National Football Centre can help Northern Ireland create identity

Northern Ireland construction and civil engineering company GEDA has appointed three new director, marking a milestone in the company’s ongoing growth strategy. Pictured is Chris Stinson, Colm McVeigh and Seamus Donaghy as new directors at GEDA having previously been associate directors with the firm

NI construction firm strengthens leadership team with three new directors

Jonny Evans had been hailed as one of Northern Ireland's greatest players by manager Michael O'Neill after the defender announced his retirement from international football

Michael O'Neill pays tribute to retiring NI great Jonny Evans

Aaron Hughes (middle) helped to conduct the draw for this year's SuperCupNI tournament

Aaron Hughes helps to conduct the draw for this year's SuperCupNI tournament

The Clearer Water Irish Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Clearer Water Irish Cup draw with 16 names in the hat

Doralyn Mercado, McDonald’s Sprucefield Franchisee John McCollum and Codie Tarroza. Pic credit: McDonalds

McDonald’s Sprucefield celebrates 30th birthday
One of NI’s oldest McDonald’s restaurants has celebrated its milestone 30th birthday.
Julie-Ann Spence

Irish FA has launched its largest ever football consultation in regards to youth football in Northern Ireland

New consultation aims to revolutionise youth football in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland international after signing for Scottish Premiership side Hearts. PIC: Hearts FC

Familiar faces helped Michael McGovern make Hearts move

Northern Ireland Manager Michael O’Neill

Michael O'Neill confirms backroom staff for Euro 2024 qualifying campaign

Former Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes has accepted a role as Irish Football Association technical director

Northern Ireland hero Aaron Hughes on board at IFA as technical director

Jonny Evans will win his 100th international cap for Northern Ireland in Wednesday's UEFA Nations League game against Greece at the Georgios Kamaras Stadium, Athens. Pic by PressEye Ltd

Jonny Evans relishing every cap as he gears up for 100th Northern Ireland game

Keith Gillespie at Armagh City Football Club with young players Pauric McShane, Shae McManus, Enda Smyth and Aodhn Carson

Footballers helping to tackle online abuse

Former IFA Chairman Gerry Mallon.

Ex-IFA chairman Gerry Mallon in mix for Hearts role

Steven Davis during yesterday's Northern Ireland training session. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Steven Davis’ pride at chance to match ‘icon’ Pat Jennings

Michael ONeill leaves the pitch with Steven Davis following the 0-0 draw with the Netherlands

Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland success story will go on

Aaron Hughes attending the UEFA Executive Master For International Players (MIP) Induction Day at the UEFA headquarters, the House of European Football on October 8, 2019 in Nyon, Switzerland.

Aaron Hughes goes back to school as he prepares for life after football

Aaron Hughes MBE

Northern Ireland football star Aaron Hughes receives MBE in New Year's Honour li...
Cookstown native, Aaron Hughes who has played 112 times for Northern Ireland has been honoured in the Queen's New Year's Honours list with an MBE.
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Ray McCoy and Stuart Dallas at the mural in Millburn Park.

WATCH: Sunshines for unveiling of Cookstown 'NI legends mural'

Estonia's Sergei Zenjov with Northern Ireland's Stuart Dallas

Stuart Dallas talks up Northern Ireland’s never-say-die attitude in EURO 2020 qu...

Northern Irelands Aaron Hughes with manager Michael ONeill after winning his 100th cap for his country

Northern Ireland’s Aaron Hughes hails boss Michael O’Neill as he retires

Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes

Aaron Hughes: Emotional farewell for Northern Ireland star as he retires after w...

Mark Syles has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad next week's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Mark Sykes receives first call up to Northern Ireland senior squad for Euro 2020...

Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill likes look of young defender

Northern Ireland veteran defender Aaron Hughes

Why NI's Aaron Hughes is in no mood to hang the boots up

Northern Ireland training ahead of playing Costa Rica

Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes still to weigh up retirement plan

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill with veteran defender Aaron Hughes

Michael O'Neill happy to wait for Aaron Hughes to decide on future

Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley. Pic by Pacemaker.

NORTHERN IRELAND: Club life key for Aaron Hughes and Gareth McAuley

Northern Ireland's Luke McCullough. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

NORTHERN IRELAND: Central America touring party offers glimpse into the future

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill confirming his squad for the tour of Central America against Panama and Costa Rica. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

NORTHERN IRELAND: Michael O'Neill hands Gavin Whyte a senior call-up as part of ...

Aaron Hughes in action against South Korea

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL: Aaron Hughes vows to play on at top level

Northern Ireland fans show their dejection as their during the FIFA World Cup Qualifying second leg match at St-Jakob Park, Basel.

Battling blank in Basel puts penalty back in sharp focus

Michael O'Neill

VIDEO: Switzerland v Northern Ireland match preview

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is plotting a tactical masterplan to see off Switzerland.

WORLD CUP: Call for '˜no regrets' from Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis

NI v Switzerland: Steven Davis focused on the common goal as he closes in on 100...

Aaron Hughes

Defender Aaron Hughes a doubt for Northern Ireland's double-header with Germany ...

NI defender Jonny Evans

OPINION: Northern Ireland 20th in the world and I'm in dreamland

Aaron Hughes (left) and Oliver Norwood after the final whistle. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

INTERNATIONAL: Hughes hails Northern Ireland staying power

Celebration time after Stuart Dallas' goal in Baku. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

INTERNATIONAL: Five things we learned from Northern Ireland's win over Azerbaija...

Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes

FOOTBALL: Aaron Hughes hails Northern Ireland's improved squad depth

Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes

Hearts boss intent on keeping NI defender Aaron Hughes

Craig Cathcart is back in the international set-up after injury issues. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

WORLD CUP: Cathcart back on international scene after injury exile

Aaron Hughes

Aaron Hughes 'intrigued' by chance at Hearts

David Miskelly pulls off a superb one-handed save. INPT47-197

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Miskelly 'pulled off saves that others couldn't make' says Portadown coach

Craig Cathcart

Craig Cathcart withdraws from Northern Ireland squad

Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes

Stephen Robinson targets bringing Aaron Hughes to Oldham

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