Institute Football Club

11/06/2026

🚨 Message from well-known GP and former Derry City doctor Joe McEvoy… 🚨

Living beside Foyle Arena means Joe has become an unexpected spectator at Institute training sessions…

After receiving a number of footballs in his garden last season, he’s issued one simple request to Benny:

⚽ This year, keep them below the crossbar! 😅

We’ll see if Benny can follow doctor’s orders… 🥅😂

10/06/2026

🩵 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊, 𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐋 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to confirm the return of former club captain Mikhail Kennedy ahead of the 2026/27 season. ✍️

A familiar face to Stute supporters, Mikhail returns to the club bringing leadership, experience and goals as Peter Hutton continues to strengthen the squad for the season ahead.

Welcome back, Meeks! 👏

Read more 👇

🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/mikhail-kennedy-returns-to-institute-fc

10/06/2026

🩵 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to confirm that club captain Evan Tweed has signed a new multi-year deal with the club. ✍️

A leader both on and off the pitch, Evan has committed his future to Stute as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season and beyond.

His decision to remain is a major boost for the club as Peter Hutton continues to build for the future. 👏

Read more 👇

🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/evan-tweed-signs-new-multi-year-deal-with-institute-fc

Congratulations, Skipper! 🩵

10/06/2026

🩵 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to welcome Max Johnston to the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. ✍️

The versatile forward joins Stute following his departure from Finn Harps and becomes the latest addition to Peter Hutton’s squad.

Everyone at the club would like to welcome Max and wish him every success in blue and white. 👏

Read more 👇 🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/max-johnston-signs-for-institute-fc

09/06/2026

🩵 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to confirm that Stephen Doherty has signed a contract extension with the club. ✍️

Stevie has committed his future to Stute for another couple of years following an impressive campaign in blue and white.

A key figure both on and off the pitch, we are delighted to see Stevie continue his journey with us!

Read more 👇 🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/stephen-doherty-signs-contract-extension-with-institute-fc

Congratulations, Stevie 👏

09/06/2026

⏰ 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 ⏰

Our Annual General Meeting takes place tomorrow evening.

📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
🕗 8:00pm
📍 Brigade Cricket Club

This is an opportunity for supporters, members and anyone with an interest in Institute FC to hear about the club’s progress and plans for the future.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there. 🩵

05/06/2026

Tonight’s the night - Will we come home with Creative Marketer of The Year?

Good luck to all our fellow finalists!

👏🏼👏🏼 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 👏🏼👏🏼

We are so excited to reveal the finalists for this year’s North West Business Awards!

To say our judges had a tough time would be an understatement - we were blown away by the number of entries this year, and it made narrowing down the categories really difficult.

To our finalists: a massive, well-deserved congratulations! We can't wait to celebrate with you in June 🥳

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
⭐️ Cityman Menswear
⭐️ Foyleside
⭐️ Nicholl Fuel Oils
⭐️ Supervalu Strabane

𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 sponsored by Loganair
⭐️ Kippie CIC
⭐️ Millennium Forum
⭐️ Seagate

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 sponsored by Allstate NI
⭐️ Low Digital
⭐️ Oculus Ireland
⭐️ Share Energy

𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 sponsored by Davy
⭐️ Derry Credit Union
⭐️ Foyleside
⭐️ MPA Recruitment

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 sponsored by Bauer Media
⭐️ The AMP Growth Incubator
⭐️ CelloFella
⭐️ John Street Stores
⭐️ Lo & Slo

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 sponsored by Alchemy Technology Services
⭐️ Eimear Morrison (Fujitsu)
⭐️ Nails By Caitlin
⭐️ Sienna Doherty Hair

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 sponsored by BHP Security
⭐️ Kular Fashion
⭐️ Institute Football Club
⭐️ Millennium Forum

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
⭐️ In Your Space Circus
⭐️ Millennium Forum
⭐️ Playhouse Derry

𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 sponsored by City of Derry Airport
⭐️ Derry Credit Union
⭐️ Foyleside
⭐️ The AMP Growth Incubator

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
⭐️ The Ebrington Hotel
⭐️ Hastings Everglades Hotel
⭐️ Maldron Hotel Derry

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 sponsored by Derry City & Strabane District Council
⭐️ Craft Training
⭐️ Hastings Everglades Hotel
⭐️ Nicholl Fuel Oils

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 sponsored by Dillon Bass
⭐️ El Tapas Grá
⭐️ Solo Restaurant & Bar, Eglinton
⭐️ Walled City Brewery

⭐️ 𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 and 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 to be announced soon!⭐️

02/06/2026

🩵 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to welcome back Liam Mullan, Daylen Farren and Tiernan Brolly to the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. ✍️

Manager Peter Hutton has continued to strengthen the squad with a mix of quality, energy and exciting young talent as preparations continue for the new campaign.

🩵 Liam Mullan joins the club on a multi-year deal
🩵 Daylen Farren signs on a one-year deal
🩵 Tiernan Brolly returns on a season-long loan

Welcome back to Stute, lads 👏

02/06/2026

🩵 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃: 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to confirm that Daylen Farren has signed for the club ahead of the 2026/27 season on a one-year deal. ✍️

Everyone at the club would like to welcome Daylen to the Brandywell and we look forward to seeing him in blue this season. 👏

🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/daylen-farren-signs-for-institute-fc

02/06/2026

🩵 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃: 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧 🩵

Institute FC are delighted to confirm that Liam Mullan has signed a multi-year deal with the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. ✍️

A fantastic addition to the squad and everyone at the club is looking forward to seeing Liam in Institute colours. 👏

🔗 https://institutefc.co.uk/news/liam-mullan-signs-multi-year-deal-with-institute-fc