North-East Regional Football Hub

22/05/2026

The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 u17 Final brought together 🇫🇷 and eventual winners 🇩🇪, but for the Youth Programme and UEFA Legacy Project, all eyes were on our wonderful Mascots, Ball Tenders, and Banner Carriers, who lit up every match and opening match ceremony. 🔥

Over 480 children, from 55 different primary, and 30 post-primary schools were involved, from all over the province. From Lurgan to Omagh, Kilkeel to Strabane, and of course from our host venues Larne, Coleraine and Belfast. 🗺️

Wonderful experiences and amazing memories that we hope will inspire the next generation of girls and boys ⚽️⚽️📈

22/05/2026

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 u17s Semi Finals, and didn’t our Player Escorts, Ball Tenders and Banner Bearers all add to the colour and spectacle 🤩

They were all fanstastic as 2 very close games led to a FRA vs GER final 🇫🇷🇩🇪

21/05/2026

FIFA wu17 World Cup Playoff
Poland 2-0 England

What an occasion for the girls from St Bernard's Primary School, Glengormley at getting to experience being Player Escorts and Ball Tenders at the World Cup Playoff!! ⚽️

Especially special for you Hannah, of polish dissent, who managed to join in the post match celebrations!! 🇵🇱🥳

They were superbly supported by Larne High School Sports Academy students, who did a terrific job of looking after them, as well as being Banner Bearers 👏🏻👏🏻

12/05/2026

🎉⚽ Celebrating our incredible Youth Programme participants! ⚽🎉

A huge shout-out to every young person who has played their part in making the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Under-17 European Championships so special so far 💫

From Player Escorts walking out proudly with Europe’s future stars, to the ever-reliable Ball Tenders, and the passionate Banner Bearers bringing colour and energy to every matchday — your contribution has been unforgettable 👏

We’re especially proud to see such fantastic involvement from across the country, with participants representing 37 primary schools and 23 post-primary schools 🌍📚

Your enthusiasm, teamwork and pride have truly embodied the spirit of the tournament and the future of the women’s game. You are inspiring the next generation — both on and off the pitch 💚

Thank you for being part of this journey. The future is bright! ✨

27/04/2026

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22/04/2026

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The countdown to Northern Ireland’s hosting of the 2026 UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship finals has begun. Northern Ireland, who make their debut ...

16/04/2026

It was great to have Northern Ireland National Team WU17s player Ava Hurl visiting our Easter camp in Ballymena last week, to chat with the kids, play some games, and get a look at the trophy up for grabs! 🏆⚽️

10/04/2026

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Are you a local club, athlete, coach, or official in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough looking for support to achieve your sporting goals?

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10/04/2026

And that’s a wrap for this years Easter Camp 🐣⚽️

Had a great time at Ballymena Showgrounds, and look forward to coming back in the summer!

Remember to keep an eye out in your emails where you should have received a link to share your feedback, which will unlock a 10% discount code for Summer!

See you soon!

09/04/2026

Day 2 at The Irish Football Association & Marks and Spencer Food Easter Camp, and despite a little bit of rain (& hail 🫣) there was still smiles, laughter and ⚽️⚽️⚽️

See you tomorrow 👋🏻👋🏻

08/04/2026

More Ballymena Showgrounds Camp pics 👇🏻