Larne have announced the signing of striker Lee Bonis from Portadown on a long-term contract. Speaking about the move on the official Larne website, boss Tiernan Lynch said: "The big thing with Lee is we see real longevity in his potential. "He’s a young lad who, at...
Two premiership draws for both East Antrim Side’s in the Irish Cup
Carrick Rangers will play host to fellow Premiership side Cliftonville in the second round of the Samuel Gelstons Whiskey Irish Cup. The cup tie will be played at the Loughview Leisure Arena on Saturday 5th February, then the two sides will face each other three days...
Nominations for 2022 Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards are go!
You can now put forward your local top sporting heroes and rising stars as nominations open for the 2022 Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards. You can submit your entries online here until noon on 24 January 2022. Last year’s awards were cancelled due to Covid-19 so this...
Larne claimed an important 1-0 win at home to Crusaders
(Report from larnefc.com) Lee Lynch came off the bench to score the only goal of the game 13 minutes from time, as Larne claimed an important 1-0 win at home to Crusaders. Lynch’s goal came 13 minutes from time – as he combined with the fellow substitute Andy Scott...
Stalemate at the Loughview Leisure Arena as Carrick hosted Coleraine
(Report from carrickrangers.co.uk) It was a stalemate at the Loughview Leisure Arena on Saturday afternoon as Carrick hosted Coleraine for the third time this season. Despite ending goalless, the game wasn’t short in chances. Aaron Hogg returned from injury to start...
Larne remains fourth in the Danske Bank Premiership following a draw at home
(Report from larnefc.com) Larne remains fourth in the Danske Bank Premiership following a 1-1 draw at home to Glentoran after John Herron’s opening goal was cancelled out by Jay Donnelly 20 minutes from time. Herron broke the deadlock with a goal against his former...
A new three-year Carrick Rangers sponsorship deal sees a change in the stadium’s name
Carrick Rangers Football Club has renewed a sponsorship agreement with the Loughview Leisure Group which sees a change in the ground's name. Antrim based Loughview Leisure Group has signed a new three-year deal with the East Antrim club that will provide them with a...
Larne Football Club recruiting a Scholarship Head Coach.
One of our local football clubs, Larne Football Club are currently recruiting to fill the position of Scholarship Head Coach. This exciting position is within the club’s scholarship programme, launched in 2020. The role will manage the planning and delivery of all...
MEA United launches football blueprint for Mid and East Antrim
‘MEA UNITED’ LAUNCHES FOOTBALL BLUEPRINT ACROSS MID & EAST ANTRIM Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) and local football clubs Ballymena United, Carrick Rangers and Larne FC have launched their ‘blueprint for senior football’ across the borough. Last year,...
Local football hero Billy ‘outstanding’ – Mayor Peter Johnston
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Peter Johnston, has congratulated Billy O’Flaherty MBE, Carniny Amateur and Youth FC Club Secretary, who has won a prestigious award for his contribution to football in the Ballymena area. Billy, who also helped set up the...