Ballymena United. v. Crusaders. Toals Co. Antrim Senior Shield Final OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

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1 Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial Ballymea Uited v. Crusaders Ballymea Showgrouds Tuesday 23rd Jauary 2018 Kick-off: 7.45 pm OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

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3 Sposor s welcome... Iwould like to welcome you all to the Ballymea Showgrouds this eveig for the Toals Bookmakers Couty Atrim Seior Shield Fial. There has bee some great actio throughout each roud of the Seior Shield so far. Both Crusaders ad Ballymea have produced some great performaces ad we arrive this eveig lookig forward to a excitig fial betwee two deservig fialists. Football forms a huge part of our busiess ad we are delighted to be ivolved i the sposorship of the Couty Atrim FA ad their four competitios. I would also like to thak Robert Feto, Presidet of the Couty Atrim FA, ad all associated members for their efforts i welcomig us as sposors agai for the 2017/18 seaso. Toals Bookmakers are privileged to sposor this prestigious competitio ad we wish fialists Crusaders ad Ballymea Uited the very best of luck this eveig. Gary Toal Maagig Director How they reached the Fial... Ballymea Uited Roud 1 Ballymea Uited H&W Welders Roud 2 Ballymea Uited Gletora Semi-Fial Ballymea Uited Ards Crusaders Roud 1 Crusaders Doegal Celtic Roud 2 Cliftoville Crusaders Semi-Fial Crusaders Carrick Ragers Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

4 Welcome to the Toals Co Atrim Shield Fial Cogratulatios to both teams o reachig the Toals Co Atrim Shield Fial. I would like to thak our sposors Toals for their sposorship of the Competitio ad also the Secretary of the Co Atrim FA Berard Thompso for the hard work he has put ito this competitio. Hopefully we will see a fial that will provide excitemet ad goals. Best wishes to both teams. RONNIE MILLAR Chairma of the Seior Shield Committee For ALL your pritig requiremets! H Digital ad Litho Prit Specialists H We offer a full i-house desig service, alog with excellet quality, fast delivery times ad, most importatly, extremely competitive prices. Uit 10b Argyle Busiess Cetre 39 North Howard Street Belfast BT13 2AU Telephoe: edederrydesig2@btcoect.com Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

5 Presidet s Message by Robert Feto Presidet, Co. Atrim & District F.A. AVERY warm welcome to all for the secod year i successio to the Ballymea Showgrouds for the Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield. Oce agai, we are idebted to the local coucil ad Ballymea Uited FC for hostig the biggest competitio withi the associatio ad with Uited ivolved, it adds a extra dimesio to the game with strog home support guarateed. Ad of course, this evet holds a special place i the heart of David Jeffrey whose first of a record 31 trophies i his 17-year spell i charge of Lifield, was this magificet Shield. David would the be the first to admit that equallig that Widsor Park achievemet is ulikely, but it wo't stop the big ma from tryig. He already has brought oe cup to the Showgrouds - the League Cup - ad aother Shield success would certaily be very welcome to him ad the club. Oppoets Crusaders are out to make ameds for defeat by Lifield here 12 moths ago ad they go ito the game as favourites i view of their curret form which has see them regai domiace i the Irish League title race. The Seaview boss Stephe Baxter, like David, is a wier ad the pair have ejoyed may football jousts i the past, always i the right spirit with o quarter asked or give. Toight promises to be a competitive ecouter ad the best of luck to both teams who have always upheld the best traditios of the associatio. We also trust the match officials will have a ight to remember ad ejoy the occasio. Thaks go to secretary Berard Thompso ad the Seior Shield Committee chaired by Crusaders's Roie Millar ad all those helpig toight i whatever capacity, for their cotributio i esurig aother successful seaso for the competitio. It's great to see the BBC oce agai, streamig the game live olie which meas it will have a world-wide audiece via social media. Last but ot least, a collectio will be take o behalf of our charity the Norther Irelad Childre's Hospice ad all doatios will be greatfully accepted for this woderful ad essetial orgaisatio. Ejoy the occasio ad a safe jourey home. Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

6 Ballymea Pe Pictures by Roy McGiver 1. Ross Glediig Goalkeeper: Age 24 Joied Uited iitially o loa two seasos ago from Lifield before makig the deal permaet. Was a member of last seaso s League Cup wiig side ad has claimed the umber oe jersey this seaso with some assured performaces. 52 appearaces 18. Coor Brea: Goalkeeper. Age 23 Coor was siged at the start of this seaso ad has competed with Ross Glediig for the keeper s slot. Has experiece i Eglad with Leicester City ad more recetly with Raith Rovers ad Kilmarock. Has just siged a full time deal with Greeock Morto ad this will be his last game i the Ballymea Uited squad. 10 appearaces 2. Toy Kae Defeder/midfielder: Age 30 Joied the Sky Blues i 2011 ad has made over 250 appearaces. Versatile player who ca operate i either defece or midfield. Free kick ad pealty expert who scored 19 goals last seaso. Was a member of last seaso s League Cup wiig side ad already has 2 Shield wiers medals with Ballymea. 259 appearaces, 38 goals 3. Emmet Friars Defeder: Age 32 Emmet joied Uited at the start of this seaso ad made his debut i the Europa League game i Norway. Solid defeder with a lot of Irish League experiece. He has had ijury problems this seaso but has recetly retured to the squad. 4. Kyle Owes Defeder: Age 25 Kyle was oe of David Jeffrey s first sigigs whe he came from Kockbreda. Had a great first seaso last year ad has gradually bee recapturig that form i recet games. Will come up agaist his brother Jorda who plays for Crusaders. 69 appearaces, 12 goals 8. Stephe McAlorum Midfielder. Age 31 Strog combative midfielder who was siged from Gletora last summer. Stephe has had to wait util recetly to make his debut havig suffered ijury problems all seaso. Has already show sigs of his qualities ad could be a vital player i the secod half of this seaso. 4 appearaces. 9. Cathair Friel Striker: Age 24 Siged from Champioship side Limavady Uited i 2016, Cathair had a fatastic first seaso with the Sky Blues whe he was top scorer with 23 goals. Pacey ad strog, he has scored some great goals ad util a recet ijury he had formed a lethal partership with fellow striker Johy McMurray. 75 appearaces, 36 goals 10. Kevi Braiff: Striker. Age 34 Classy player with a wealth of Irish League experiece. Siged for Uited last Jauary ad scored o his debut i the Irish Cup. Great visio ad touch ad could be a very ifluetial figure i this CAS Shield fial. 26 appearaces, 8 goals 11. Coor McCloskey; Midfielder. Age 25 Coor was siged from Carrick Ragers at the start of last seaso ad wo a League Cup wiers medal. Quick wiger with a eye for goal, he scored with a fatastic strike to seal the wi i that fial agaist his old club Carrick Ragers. 62 appearaces, 10 goals 12. William Faulker: Midfielder. Age 27 William was siged by previous Uited maager Gle Ferguso. Although lightly built he is strog o the ball ad ca create ad score goals. Was a member of the League Cup wiig side last seaso ad also has a Shield wiers medal with Uited. Has had ijury problems this seaso but has recetly retured to actio. 90 appearaces, 11 goals 16. Matthew Shevli: Striker. Age 19 Local lad Matthew burst o to the scee whe he scored o his debut at the age of sixtee. Spet some time o loa last seaso with Ards before returig to claim a strikig role recetly with Ballymea. Strog ad fast, he gives defeders lots of problems. 51 appearaces, 12 goals 19. Kofi Balmer: Defeder. Age 17 Still at school, Kofi has belied his years with some very assured performaces i the heart of defece this seaso. Aouced his arrival last seaso with a goal o his debut agaist Coleraie. Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

7 Strog i the air ad reads the game well, he is ow a established member of the team. 14 appearaces, 1 goal 21. Jim Ervi: Defeder. Age 32 Captai. Vastly experieced player who was siged from Lifield where he wo coutless medals ad hoours. Jim has bee i great form this seaso ad is a ispiratioal leader. A League Cup ad Couty Atrim Shield wier with the Sky Blues, Jim s experiece will be a big factor i this fial. 156 appearaces, 2 goals 22. Steve McCullough: Defeder. Age 23 Steve was siged last summer from Carrick Ragers ad has established himself i the left back positio. Good defeder who likes to get forward ad has a strog shot both from free kicks ad ope play. 26 appearaces, 1 goal 24. Fra McCaffrey: Midfielder. Age 24 Fra was siged from Gletora by maager David Jeffrey last seaso. Skilful midfielder who ca also score goals. Fra has had a good ru i the team recetly ad will be a vital member of the squad for this fial. 40 appearaces, 6 goals 25. Caola Loughra: Defeder. Age 23 Aother local lad who has bee give his chace by maager David Jeffrey. Tall defeder who was a League Cup wier last seaso. Caola has oly recetly retured to the squad after he sustaied a bad shoulder ijury i a game earlier this seaso. 33 appearaces, 2 goals 26. Joseph McKiey: Midfielder. Age 23 Joe has bee with the club for a year after joiig from Ards. Strog midfielder who ca also play as a striker. Played i both legs of the Europa League tie agaist Norwegia side Odds BK last summer. 40 appearaces, 3 goals 27. Johy McMurray: Striker. Age 23 Fast skilful striker who terrorises defeces with his pace. Util his recet ijury, Johy looked to have recaptured his great form of last seaso whe he scored 17 goals ad formed a lethal partership with Cathair Friel. Formerly with Cliftoville ad Warrepoit Tow, Johy has become a big fas favourite at the Showgrouds especially with some spectacular goals. 56 appearaces, 20 goals. Lee McCue: Midfielder. Age 18 Lee made his seior debut i the recet Irish Cup game agaist Moyola Park whe he came o as a sub. Pacey midfielder with a eye for goal who has bee impressig i the Uder 20 Developmet team. Ciara Dobbi: Defeder. Age 18 Defeder who also made his seior debut as a substitute i the Irish Cup game a few weeks ago. Very good o the ball ad likes to get forward. Has bee playig well for the Developmet team. Ross Glediig Coor Brea Toy Kae Emmet Friars Kyle Owes Stephe McAlorum Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

8 Cathair Friel Kevi Braiff Coor McCloskey William Faulker Matthew Shevli Kofi Balmer Jim Ervi Steve McCullough Fra McCaffrey Caola Loughra Joseph McKiey Johy McMurray Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

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10 Toight s team paels... Ballymea Uited F.C. Ross Glediig Coor Brea Toy Kae Emmet Friars Kyle Owes Stephe McAlorum Cathair Friel Kevi Braiff Coor McCloskey William Faulker Matthew Shevli Kofi Balmer Jim Ervi Steve McCullough Fra McCaffrey Caola Loughra Joseph McKiey Johy McMurray Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

11 Toight s team paels... Crusaders F.C. Sea O Neill Billy Joe Burs Mark McChrystal Howard Beverlad Coli Coates Philip Lowry Sea Ward Michael Carvill David Cushley Decla Caddell Jorda Forsythe Ross Holde Michael Dougherty Craig McClea Jorda Owes Matthew Soddy Jamie Glacki Bria Jeso Paul Heatley Gavi Whyte Rodey Brow Joy Boer Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

12 Crusaders Pe Pictures by Greg Braiff (all photos by Stephe Hamilto) 1. Sea O Neill Goalkeeper who siged from Dugao Swifts i 2011 ad made his debut i a Europa League tie with Fulham. A pivotal member of the 2015 ad 2016 title wiig squads, Sea retured to actio i December followig a shoulder operatio which kept him out of the first few moths of the seaso. Sea is a former Norther Irelad Uder 21 ad 23 Iteratioal ad represeted the Irish League agaist Machester Uited i Billy Joe Burs Defeder who joied the club from Lifield i 2014 ad is widely regarded as the best right back i the Irish League. Billy Joe s impressive performaces durig the 2015/16 title wiig seaso saw him amed both Ulster Player of the Year ad NIFWA Player of the Year. Scored agaist Doegal Celtic i the First Roud of this seasos Shield ad his league goal agaist Lifield last moth was amed as Decembers goal of the moth by the NIFWA. 3. Mark McChrystal Experieced defeder who joied the club i the summer after returig home after a successful spell playig i Eglad with Tramere Rovers ad Bristol Rovers where he was captai. A former Norther Irelad Uder 21 iteratioal, Mark has settled well i the Crusaders defece playig either at cetre half or left back. 4. Howard Beverlad Howard joied the club i the summer of 2016 after early te years at his hometow club Coleraie. Howard is a classy cetre half whose impressive first seaso at Seaview saw him amed as the clubs Player of the Year ad was also shortlisted for the Ulster Player of the Year award. Howard has scored oce this seaso so far iroically agaist former club Coleraie back i November. 6. Coli Coates Experieced defeder who has ow made over 500 appearaces for Crusaders which is a remarkable achievemet for a player whose loyalty to the club has bee rewarded with the fact that he has led the club to all the major hoours available i the Irish League. Coli scored Crusaders secod goal i the 2010 Shield Fial ad has also scored agaist Ballymea i both league meetigs so far this seaso. 7. Philip Lowry Attackig midfielder Lowry joied the club i the summer of 2016 after leavig Portadow havig previously played for Lifield ad Derry City. Ufortuately, Phillips seaso has bee hampered by a broke arm sustaied i the quarter fial wi over Cliftoville. However Phillip retured to the squad for the Boxig Day victory over Cliftoville at Seaview. 8. Sea Ward Versatile defeder/ midfielder who joied Crusaders i the summer after leavig Lifield. Sea predomiately played at cetre half durig the early moths of the seaso but has featured more i midfield as the seaso has progressed. As well as represetig Norther Irelad at Uder 21 ad 23 level, Sea also captaied the Irish Uiversities side i 2007 i Bagkok. 10. Michael Carvill Attackig midfielder who joied Crusaders i 2015 from Lifield ad is rapidly approachig oe hudred appearaces for the club. Michael s first goal for the club was agaist Levadia Talli i the 2015 Champios League tie i Estoia which helped the club progress to the secod qualifyig roud. Michael also scored i this year s Europa League tie with FK Liepaja but sustaied a ijury i the shield quarter fial over Cliftoville which has kept him over the witer moths. 11. David Cushley Aother attackig midfielder who joied Crusaders i 2016 from Ballymea Uited after maager Stephe Baxter fought off a umber of clubs to secure his sigature. David who has also played for Lisbur Distillery is reowed for scorig spectacular goals ad boosts a ferocious shot from either the dead ball or ope play. David scored a brace i the First Roud wi over Doegal Celtic ad scored a pealty i the Quarter Fial wi over Cliftoville. 12. Decla Caddell A tough tacklig ad combative midfielder, Decla is ow oe of the most experieced players i the Crusaders squad havig made over three hudred appearaces for the club sice makig his debut i Like Coli Coates, Decla has wo every major hoour available durig his time at the club. Decla was with Hearts as a yougster before returig home to sig for Crusaders. 14. Jorda Forsythe Aother attackig midfielder who has a kack of scorig spectacular goals, Jorda joied the club i 2015 from Bagor Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

13 Sea O Neill Billy Joe Burs Mark McChrystal Howard Beverlad Coli Coates Philip Lowry Sea Ward Michael Carvill David Cushley Decla Caddell Jorda Forsythe Ross Holde Michael Dougherty Craig McClea Jorda Owes Matthew Soddy Jamie Glacki Bria Jeso Paul Heatley Gavi Whyte Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

14 havig previously played for Lisbur Distillery. Jorda made his hudredth appearace for the club this seaso ad scored oe of the fiest goals see at Seaview i recet years i the league wi over Lifield i September whe he curled a terrific shot past Roy Carroll after a superb piece of cotrol. 16. Michael Dougherty Experieced goalkeeper who is i his secod spell at Seaview ad provides vital back up for Sea O Neill ad Bria Jese. Michael has played for a umber of Irish League clubs throughout his career ad is also a reowed goalkeepig coach with his ow academy ad the Club NI programme. Michael played i this seasos Shield victories over Doegal Celtic ad Cliftoville. 17. Craig McClea is a depedable left back who has made over two hudred appearaces for the club sice joiig from Dugao Swifts i He has scored just the oe goal for the club i that time! a header agaist Balliamallard Uited back i Craig was with Nottigham Forest as a yougster ad also played i the Irish League for Ballymea Uited. 18. Jorda Owes The clubs record goal scorer who is curretly i his testimoial seaso at Seaview. Jorda is rapidly approachig 200 goals ad 500 appearaces for Crusaders sice makig his debut as a teeager back i Jorda wo a full iteratioal cap for Norther Irelad back i 2011 agaist Wales ad has also represeted the Norther Irelad Uder 21 ad 23 sides. Jorda scored the wier i the 2010 fial ad also scored i last seasos fial agaist Lifield. 19. Matthew Soddy A product of the clubs youth system, Matthew is a all actio midfielder who made his debut o the opeig day of the 2011/12 seaso ad was istrumetal i the clubs All-Irelad trophy success of the same seaso. After a loa spell at Coleraie i the 2014/15 seaso, Matthew retured to Seaview ad cemeted his place i the cetre of midfielder durig the title success of 2015/16 ad is ow approachig two hudred appearaces for the club. 20. Jamie Glacki Attackig midfielder who had bee o Stephe Baxter s radar for a umber of years ad fially joied the club i the summer from Dugao Swifts. Jamie made his debut agaist FK Liepaja i the Europa League back i Jue ad has scored three goals so far this seaso icludig oe agaist Cove Ragers i the Scottish Challege Cup. 21. Bria Jeso Vetera Daish goalkeeper Rodey Brow Joy Boer who joied the club i the summer followig the ijury to Sea O Neill. Bria played i the Premier League for Burley durig his career as well as playig for WBA, Crawley, Tow, Bury ad Masfield Tow. A imposig figure Bria made his debut i the Europa League agaist FK Liepaja back i Jue but is curretly out of actio followig a kee ijury sustaied i December. 22. Paul Heatley A marquee attackig player who has a goal scorig record of a goal every other game for Crusaders sice joiig from Carrick Ragers i the summer of Aother player i the squad with a kack of scorig spectacular goals alogside his lighteig pace ad trickery. Paul was amed Ulster Player of the Year ad NIFWA Player of the Year i Gavi Whyte Aother superb attackig player who is curretly the Irish Leagues stad out player followig a excellet goal scorig seaso which has see amed as NIFWA Player of the Moth for both November ad December. Gavi broke ito the Crusaders squad at begiig of the 2014/15 seaso ad was amed Youg Player of the Year as Crusaders wo the Irish League title for the first time i eightee years ad is ow approachig 150 appearaces for the club. 34. Rodey Brow Left back Brow joied Crusaders back i Jauary from Coleraie but his early Crusaders career was hampered by ijury. However, sice the summer Rodey has become a pivotal part of the Crusaders squad wither at left back or left midfield. Rodey started his career at Lifield as a striker before beig coverted to oe of the league s best left backs durig his spell at Coleraie. 36. Joy Boer Right midfielder who joied the club i the Jauary Trasfer widow after leavig Fi Harps. Highly rated Joy has also played for Letterkey Rovers ad Wexford Youths ad will be a valuable additio to the Crusaders squad as they challege for silverware o multiple frots. Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

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16 Ballymea Uited Maagemet & Staff Team Maager: David Jeffrey First Team Coach:...Bria McLoughli Developmet Team Maager:...Paul Harbiso Developmet Team Assistat Maager:...Gareth Moody Sports Therapist:...Gary Crosbie Team Attedat:...Bertel Thompso Club Doctor:...Dr. Bria Patterso OBE Crusaders Maagemet & Staff Team Maager: Stephe Baxter Assistat Maager:...Jeff Spiers Coaches:...Roy McDoald, Marc Wilso ad Charlie Murphy Chaplai:...Rev. Ke White Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

17 Seior Shield Roll of Hoour Lifield (42 wis) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Gletora (25 wis) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Distillery (14 wis) , , , , , , , , , , , , , Cliftoville (10 wis) , , , , , , , , , Belfast Celtic (8 wis) , , , , , , , Crusaders (6 wis) , , , , , Ballymea Uited (6 wis) , , , , , Ards (3 wis) , , Bagor (3 wis) , , Gleavo (2 wis) , Black Watch (1 wi) Gletora II (1 wi) Quees Islad (1 wi) Lifield Swifts (1 wi) Newry Tow (1 wi) Carrick Ragers (1 wi) Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

18 Co. Atrim & District Football Associatio Office Bearers for Seaso 2016/17 PRESIDENT:...Mr Robert Feto VICE-PRESIDENT:...Mr Jim Jess HONOURARY TREASURER:...Mr Michael Wilso SECRETARY & DISCIPLINE:...Mr Berard Thompso Seior Challege Shield Committee CHAIRMAN:...Mr Roie Millar (Crusaders) VICE-CHAIR:...Mr Bria Adams (Ards) Media Officer:...Mr Fred Magee (H & W Welders) Committee:...Mr Stephe Shaw (Lifield) Committee:...Mr David Blair (Ballymea Utd) Committee:...Mr Trevor McCa (Ballyclare Comrades) Committee:...Mr Gerard Lawlor (Cliftoville) Committee:...Mr Adrew Scullio (Lare) Presetatios Ma of the Match Award...Mr Steve O Neill (Toals Bookmakers) Match officials...mr Bria Adams (Vice-Chairma) Ruers Up medals...mr Roie Millar (Chairma) Wiers Medals...Mr Emmet McEvoy (Toals Bookmakers) Seior Shield...Mr Emmet McEvoy (Toals Bookmakers) Official Publicatio Publishers:...Co Atrim & District FA Editor:...F G Magee Web Productio:...Edederry Prit Maagemet Uit 10b, Argyle Busiess Cetre, 39 North Howard Street, Belfast BT13 2AU Telephoe: edederrydesig2@btcoect.com Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

19 Match Officials Adrew Davey (Referee) I took up the whistle i 2007 at the age of 24. After a seaso ad a half at juior football I the gaied promotio to itermediate level. I have climbed the raks of the Irish FA Refereeig ladder ad i 2012 gaied my ultimate goal of reachig the Seior pael of referees. Durig these 5 years I have bee i charge of a umber of high profile games ad had the pleasure of beig 4th official at the 2015/2016 Co Atrim Shield. I am hooured to be appoited to my first Seior Shield Fial this seaso. Neill Gillespie (Assistat Referee) It is a hoour privilege ad pleasure to be selected ad ivolved i this showpiece seior fial. I have eleve years experiece officiatig. I am curretly i my third seaso as a Premier league assistat havig spet three seasos as a Seior assistat at Champioship level two years as a Itermediate referee ad three as a Juior referee. I was appoited to the Juior Shield Fial i 2010 the Steel ad Sos fial i 2014 so it s very satisfyig to complete the trio i Good luck to all three teams o the pitch toight. Let s hope for a etertaiig game. Mark O Brie (Assistat Referee) Mark, 45, started refereeig i the Belfast ad District League i After success i juior football he decided to specialise as a assistat referee i 2010 followig appoitmet to the Juior Shield fial. He became a seior assistat referee i 2012 ad has officiated i the Steel & Sos, ad Seior Shield fials. More recetly, i 2016, he was also appoited as assistat referee i the Teet s Irish Cup Fial. Mark has also gaied valuable experiece officiatig o various exchage visits across Europe. Raymod Cragle (Fourth Official) Referee with 17 years experiece, durig which time I have bee fortuate eough to officiate at every cup competitio fial the local game has to offer. Seior referee from 2008 ad just this year retired from the iteratioal FIFA list after 7 years service. This will be my third ivolvemet i the Seior Shield Fial havig refereed the showpiece i 2013 betwee Ballymea Uited ad Lifield. Always a hoour ad a privelege to officiate at divisioal associatio level with the Couty Atrim FA. Adrew Davey Neill Gillespie Mark O Brie Raymod Cragle Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial

20 The Couty Atrim F.A. is proudly sposored by: ad very proud to support our official charity parter: Toals Co. Atrim Seior Shield Fial