Downpatrick Junior Soccer Tournament To Kick Off

Teams can register to compete by contacting Stephen Sloan at 078821325881 0r Kieran Fitzsimons on 07786895312. [caption id="attachment_26427" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="At the launch of the Ballymote junior soccer tournament were, back row, Ann Grant, East Down xa0RCN Neighbourhood Renewal Project Development Officer, Stephen Sloan, U-11 Ballymote FC Manager, Ciaran Fitzsimons, Ballymote FC Chairman, Jenny Laverty, Flying Horse Forum Community Health Worker, and Flo Quinn. Front row, Ethan Connolly, Patrick and Sean Ferris, with Ruairi Cunliffe."][/caption] The competition is open to Under 11’s, 12’s, 13’s, and 15’s. The tournament final will be on Friday at 6.30pm followed by a presentation evening in Ballymote Sports Centre. This will be a welcome event for the many young budding soccer stars across the area. ESTATE CLEAN UP The Ballyvange FC xa0in partnership withxa0Tidy NI and the Flying Horse Community Forum are organising a clean up in the Flying Horse and Model farm Estates. [caption id="attachment_26432" align="alignright" width="267" caption="Flo Quinn presents the Paddy Dobbin Memorial Trophy to Sean Ferris with his brother Patrick. Included is Ballyvange FC Chairman Ciaran Fitzsimons."][/caption] It is between 3-5pm on Friday 5th August. This will be an opportunity to collect all the loose rubbish lying around the estates and have a general tidy up. The Council will collect all the rubbish once it is collected. People taking part should meet xa0at the Ballymote Car Park at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to join in. Bring along a brush and shovel, or a litter pick if you have one. Bags will be supplied. ]]>