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A new grave stone has been erected to Lurgan native Thomas Cummins, a WW1 hero and former Glenavon player.

Grave stone erected for WW1 hero

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

Northern Ireland’s Trai Hume. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Trai Hume insists 'belief has always been there' for talented NI squad

More than 32 million pizzas have been delivered by Domino's since Spurs last scored

Domino's pokes fun at Spurs with giant pizza screen

QPR legend Jamie Mackie opened the swap

Ad Feature QPR supporters donate old football shirts to charity

TeamFeePay CEO Liam McStravick, who is targeting further growth in Europe after the Belfast-based company secured £9m in investment.

From NI grassroots football idea to £50m business — with £100m the next target

Larne manager Gary Haveron. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

'There was no hangover': Gary Haveron clear Larne 'will always stick together'

Haier has announced a major four-year global partnership with UEFA Champions League, in a move set to bring the world of elite football even closer to consumers.

Ad Feature Haier lands UEFA Champions League deal

Rev Jim Rea MBE, Methodist Church

Thought for the week: Football not the most important things in our lives

Hotel Football sits directly opposite Old Trafford, making it a popular base for Manchester United fans on match days.

Hotel Football review: A Man Utd fan’s dream stay

'The Team' is an original track by Central Cee and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Ad Feature Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for Premier League song

Football fans are frustrated with the sport's commercialisation

Football fans' top 20 biggest gripes

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance

Ad Feature RBC becomes Wrexham's new sponsor for 2026/27 season

The PSNI has updated its Football Strategy for 2026/27

PSNI updates football strategy ahead of 2026/27 NIFL season

Halton Stairlifts will be sponsoring the team for 2025/26

Ad Feature Halton Stairlifts sponsor Liverpool Schoolboys U14

The card breaking will take place on Sunday at 12:00pm on the Mania Sports eBay Live channel

Ad Feature Football cards up for grabs as £20,000 case goes to auction
Collectible enthusiasts can bid for individual cards for only £1.
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Football fans have lost an average of three hours of sleep per match over the past five weeks

World Cup disrupts UK work routines

Northern Ireland’s Tom Flanagan has announced his retirement. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI international announces retirement after suffering Achilles injury

Sainsbury’s has launched BBQ savings across meat, buns, cheese and sauces as World Cup gatherings move into the garden.

Sainsbury’s launches BBQ savings for your outdoor World Cup gatherings

Theo Walcott and Josh Paul offer guidance to young players at Teviot Rangers JFC

Ad Feature EE launches 'mentor badge' to support boys both on and off the pitch

36 per cent of those living in London said they would cry if their country got knocked out

London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK

UFL on mobile surpassed 5 million players worldwide

Ad Feature Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game

Billy the psychic Northern Ireland cat has correctly predicted all of the winning teams in the World Cup so far.

Psychic Northern Ireland cat has predicted all World Cup winning teams

The new range of bargain sharers at Sainsbury's offers the perfect accompaniment to a World Cup party - and for only £8

Sainsbury’s £8 World Cup Taste the Difference sharers deal - full list

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Master of Malt's World Cup whisky range combines retro football nostalgia with exclusive independent bottlings

Master of Malt launches World Cup-inspired whisky collection

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals
From St George's flags and signed memorabilia to discounted Fire TV Sticks, Amazon's new World Cup shop is packed with bargains ahead of Prime Day
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The free competition includes World Cup final tickets, flights, accommodation and spending money

Football fans can enter to win a World Cup final trip for free

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Chris Kamara shows his support for The Well Man Arms in Nottingham.

Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

England midfielder Jude Bellingham with Lucozade Elite, a new high-carbohydrate fuelling pouch developed exclusively for England teams

Ad Feature Lucozade and England unveil new fuel pouch ahead of the World Cup

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

The foldable football goal includes a sturdy metal frame and provides plenty of space for family kickabouts and football practice in the garden.

Football goal deal could keep kids active this summer

Glenavon manager Michael O'Connor. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Connor reveals Glenavon stars 'accepted pay cut' to aid promotion push

The Intellimen Football League Finals will take place on Bank Holiday Monday

Ad Feature Intellimen Football League finals set to take place

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

Sambafoot has migrated to Oddsscanner.

Ad Feature Leading football tipster platform Sambafoot joins OddsScanner

KAYAK has launched a dedicated guide for fans looking to turn the summer football season into a holiday.

Ad Feature Brits are packing their bags for a summer of football abroad

Man dubbed unluckiest fan after Liverpool fail to win when he watches

The legality of regulations placed on fans at domestic football games in Northern Ireland has been called into question.

Football banning orders 'unlawful' in Northern Ireland due to 'epic blunder'

Loughgall manager Darren Murphy. (Photo by National World)

MANAGER'S VIEW: 'Football is about moments' - Loughgall pride but frustration

VAR has previously been used in European matches hosted in Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

EXCLUSIVE: Linfield 'concerned no formal consultation' took place over VAR call

A CGI image of the new grounds Ards FC hope to build. Picture: Hamilton Architects

Football club in bid to have own grounds for first time this century

Ballymena United boss Oran Kearney. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

'Football is about release' - Oran Kearney rejects pressure before derby return

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield coach blasts 'foul' criticism aimed at David Healy and players

Linfield's Sam Taylor celebrates his goal with Matthew Fitzpatrick. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VIEW: Ross Oliver praises role of Linfield star in Glenavon triumph

More than half of respondents put the FA Cup as their favourite cup competition.

Ryan Giggs' goal against Arsenal is the greatest in FA Cup history

Members of Players Against Dementia including, from left: Alan Fraser, Jim Lemon, Frankie Moffatt, Colin McCurdy and Jim Cleary

Ex-Irish League players launch dementia awareness drive

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The sporting obsession that's secretly dominating Belfast!

Michael Owen joins Casino.org as their exclusive UK & Ireland affiliate ambassador for 2026.

Ad Feature Michael Owen becomes brand ambassador for casino platform

Crusaders full prep mode for Boxing Day

Nico Raskin who conceded Rangers' current predicament is "not great" as he acknowledged they have no margin for error if they are to have any chance of rekindling their fading William Hill Premiership title hopes

Nico Raskin knows Rangers need to improve to fight back into title contention

Chris Woodgate's life-changing win is something he's been waiting for for 10 years

Man wins £120,000 Rolls-Royce in spot the ball competition

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