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Northern Ireland Football League officials have postponed one game in the weekend schedule, following a morning pitch inspection. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Inspection hits one game, plus your Irish League guide to fixtures and officials

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Irish League pitch inspections, plus guide to fixtures on and match officials

Oodie has kicked off its new Manchester City collection - and more club kits are set to follow soon

Oodie has just launched football-based jackets, blankets and coats

Following Friday's Storm Eowyn red alert weather warning, a major clean-up operation is now taking place across Northern Ireland. On the sporting front, Northern Ireland Football League officials have provided morning updates to fans, with only a small number of Saturday fixtures called off. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Power supply problem hits one Irish League date but NIFL clear majority of games

Ballymena United's BetMcLean Cup quarter-final tie has been switched from The Showgrounds to Glentoran's Oval venue. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Glentoran and Ballymena venue change for tonight's BetMcLean Cup tie

Harry Wilson pictured after signing a professional contract with Fleetwood Town. (Photo by Fleetwood Town)

Cliftonville confirm signing of former Glentoran and Fleetwood Town midfielder

Northern Ireland Football League chief executive Gerard Lawlor. (Photo by Phil Magowan/PressEye)

'Nothing's off the table' as Gerard Lawlor and NIFL turn to independent experts

Sam Glenfield has joined Waterford on loan for the rest of this season from Fleetwood Town. PIC: Waterford FC

Ex-Irish League youngster out to 'hit the ground running' after making loan move

Sports Direct Premiership - Inver Park Larne.27/04/2024Larne v Coleraine Larne players celebrate after winning the league Mandatory Credit INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Irish League streaming dates as changes for Premiership first games confirmed

Kofi Balmer celebrates after scoring in Motherwell's victory over Edinburgh City. PIC: Motherwell FC

Former Irish League star marks Motherwell debut with 'icing on the cake' goal

A promo image for the NI Football League

Free Presbyterians accuse NIFL of 'discrimination' for staging matches on Sunday

Getting ready for the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership kick-off, with players from all nine competing clubs pictured at Sports Direct’s Belfast store on the Boucher Road. (Photo by NIFL)

Glentoran open Women's Premiership title defence with Crusaders clash

More than 1500 Irish League football players and coaches and almost 10,000 supporters in Northern Ireland will be given the opportunity to learn vital lifesaving skills during Heart Month in February. The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland (BHF NI) to promote the charity’s free and innovative online CPR training tool RevivR. Pictured at the launch at Glenavon Football Club are (L-R) NIFL’s head of Communications Neil Coleman, Glenavon FC manager Stephen McDonnell and head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney.

Footballers, coaches and fans to learn life-saving CPR

Ronan Hale hit an extra-time hat-trick in Cliftonville's 3-0 victory over Coleraine. PIC: Desmond LougheryPacemaker Press

Reports: Six Football League outfits plotting January move for Ronan Hale

NIFL CEO, Gerard Lawlor, pictured at the launch of the new NIFL Strategy alongside NIFL Chair, Colin Kennedy, and Chief Operating Officer, Steven Mills. PIC: Press Eye / Phil Magowan

Gerard Lawlor: It's time to have adult conversations about calendar change

Northern Ireland Football League chief executive Gerard Lawlor

Gerard Lawlor defends 'seismic' vote for change to Sunday rule

​Chief executive Gerard Lawlor has delivered a firm defence of the NI Football League bid to cement Sunday football on the domestic calendar.

Patrick Van Dort

Warrenpoint Town manager Barry Gray

NIFL confirm Warrenpoint Town to play in expanded Premier Intermediate League

Cliftonville Ladies will look to retain their Sports Direct Women's Premiership title as the new season gets underway on Sunday.

Sports Direct Women's Premiership gets underway this weekend

NIFL have confirmed dates for the end of season playoff games across the divisions.

NIFL confirm end of season play-off dates

Danske Bank Premiership trophy

Northern Ireland Football League confirm Danske Bank partnership to end

Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew lifts the Gibson Cup last April - but who will be crowned this season's champions?

Post-split run will settle the title race, European qualification and relegation

NIFL have confirmed a change to the post-split schedule this season.

Changes made to post-split schedule as race for Gibson Cup continues

Alberto Balde on show this season for Portadown in the Danske Bank Premiership

Portadown 'shocked' as NIFL reverse first win result

Michael O'Neill has signed a long-term deal as Northern Ireland manager

Michael O'Neill belief he can deliver as 'that's the key' for Northern Ireland

Alberto Balde (left) celebrating with team-mates during Portadown's win over Newry City

Portadown 'formulate a response' to NIFL teamsheet query but Larne now 'happy'

Ballymena United manager David Jeffrey. Pic by Pacemaker.

David Jeffrey sends out ‘local is best’ message as Irish League breaks records

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Full Premiership and Championship post-split fixture guide plus kick-off times

Northern Ireland Football League fixture details have been confirmed for the post-split Premiership and Championship divisions.

Patrick Van Dort

NI Football League Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor

Cup final to show football is back says Gerard Lawlor

Gerard Lawlor, the Northern Ireland Football League chief executive. Pic by Pacemaker.

NIFL highlight ‘opportunity now to finally progress’ sub-regional stadia funding

Dollingstown goalkeeper Gareth Buchanan was voted winner of the 'Man-of-the-Match' award during Bob Radcliffe Cup final success in Loughgall over Armagh City. Pic courtesy of Dollingstown FC.

Three Irish League festive fixtures called off but cup joy for Dollingstown

Coleraine are the current holders of the competition

Gerard Lawlor wants crowds boost in ‘biggest ever’ League Cup final

Colin Kennedy (NIFL Chairman) and Liam Beckett conducted the BetMcLean League Cup draw

Draw made for second round of BetMcLean League Cup

The UEFA Super Cup final will take place at the National Stadium tonight

Super Cup dream 10 years in the making for Irish FA

Danske Bank Premiership Player of the Month for May, Shay McCartan

Shay McCartan named Player of the Month

Accrington Stanley striker Dion Charles. Pic by Getty.

Northern Ireland’s Dion Charles ‘can lift you off your seat’ says former manager

Maradona weaves his spell against England in 1986

Jonny McCambridge: Maradona, Rossi and the Panini sticker albums

Linfield and Dundalk competing in 2019 during the Unite the Union Champions Cup. Pic by Pacemaker.

Unite the Union tournament back with fresh four-team format

Manager Ciaran McGurgan and his Annagh United side will compete this season in the Championship following promotion as Premier Intermediate League champions.

Northern Ireland officials announce Championship start date but ‘flexible’ appro...

Northern Ireland football remains in lockdown.

NIFL Board to make decisions on ‘fact rather than speculation’ as Irish League c...

All clubs agreed to have further discussions regarding the redistribution of European money

NIFL's proposals to finish the season to be turned down by clubs

Clubs are requested to return the response on the recommendations outlined by 5pm on Thursday 11th June

Two options on the table for conclusion of Irish League campaign

Portadown manager Matthew Tipton.

Matthew Tipton’s praise for IFA but views Return To Football plan ‘unrealistic’

Wimbledon manager Bobby Gould is crowned with the FA Cup in 1988 when he joined his victorious team on the turf at Wembley following their 1-0 win over Liverpool. Pic by PA.

FLASHBACK: Wimbledon shock Liverpool in FA Cup final

Gerard Lyttle during his time as Sligo Rovers boss. Pic by INPHO.

‘Patience and unity’ crucial as Gerard Lyttle shows sympathy to former club Slig...

Premier League clubs could sign players on short-term deals with season is prolonged. Picture: Getty

How Manchester United, Liverpool and other Premier League teams could sign playe...

The brawl during the final stages of Warrenpoint Town's Irish Cup game with Ballymena United on Saturday. Pic by Pacemaker.

Warrenpoint Town claim Mark Byrne was ‘physically assaulted’ ahead of Irish Cup ...

Sir Brian Mawhinney who has died aged 79

Belfast-born Brian Mawhinney dies following long illness

Glentoran's new signing Navid Nasseri

Glentoran sign midfielder Navid Nasseri

Linfield celebrate winning last season's Danske Bank Premiership title. Pic by Pacemaker.

Northern Ireland officials confirm meeting with ‘All-Island League’ group

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Michael O’Neill confirms Northern Ireland focus but admits club game ‘always att...

NI Football League managing director Andrew Johnston (centre) and chairman Brian Adams (right) are presented with a certificate of membership by Lars-Christer Olsson (European Leagues president).

Portugal: Boost as Northern Ireland Football League joins with Premier League, L...

The scene at Ballymena Showgrounds on Tuesday night when the pitch was deemed unplayable due to snow and ice. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Matt Mackey

LEAGUE CUP: Semi final to be played on Saturday

IFA and Irish League have made strides in eradicating sectarianism from local game. Above, Northern Ireland fans

Lawlor has endorsed a divisive political candidate who is representative of one ...

Portadown manager Pat McGibbon. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Ports and Coleraine match could get NIFL reprieve

Portadown manager Pat McGibbon. Pic by Pacemaker.

NIFL meeting to discuss Ports points

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