McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots awards for Glenarm and Newtownabbey clubs

Glens United, in Glenarm, was crowned Junior Club of the Year at the McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards.

This award recognises clubs which have demonstrated an inclusive, fun and developmental approach to small-sided games football. Recipients showcase a positive football culture and environment for children, establish school, community and social partnerships and demonstrate Irish FA good practices and governance.

Meanwhile, Jim McCracken, a grassroots volunteer from Antrim and Newtownabbey Disability FC, received the Football for All Award at the ceremony which took place recently at Belfast City Hall.

This award is presented to someone who may have started a new girls’ and women’s team, developed a disability programme or used football as a power for good in their community through the introduction of mental health or cross community programmes.

The event recognises the work and commitment of football clubs and volunteers who give up their time and make a long-lasting impact on young people and communities across Northern Ireland.