Two charities benefit from efforts of First Royal Cookstown Northern Ireland Supporters Club

First Royal Cookstown Northern Ireland Supporters Club (NISC) recently donated £3,400 to two Mid Ulster based charities.

Both the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Group and The White Butterfly Foundation were awarded £1700 each which was raised by the club during 2025.

Chairman Neale Ruddock and life long member Maurice Clements present the cheque to Pat, Jane and Lisa from the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Group. Pictured from left, Pat, Neale, Maurice, Jane and Lisa.Credit: Contributed

placeholder image — Chairman Neale Ruddock and life long member Maurice Clements present the cheque to Pat, Jane and Lisa from the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Group. Pictured from left, Pat, Neale, Maurice, Jane and Lisa.Credit: Contributed

The club raised the money via several methods with the main events including a Quiz Night and A Night At The Races.

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Pictured is Chairman Neale Ruddock presents the cheque to Jill Hamilton representing The White Butterfly Foundation. Credit: Contributed

Club members would like to thank the Royal Hotel Cookstown for the use of their premises and to all non members who supported our fundraising efforts over the course of the year.

The club has more than 100 members and their first away game was the famous 1:0 win against West Germany in Hamburg in 1983.

A Club spokesperson added: “Cookstown NISC celebrate 45 years on the road in 2026, so no doubt we will continue to fundraise and be an integral part of our local community. GAWA!!”