You can win golfing stars' signed shoes

Graeme’s Footjoy classics were worn at the 2009 UBS Hong Kong Open and Rory’s are replicas of those he wore at the St Andrew’s Open earlier this year.

Bids for the shoes can be placed at the Ballymoney Barnaro’s shop, Main Street with bids starting at 200 per pair. The closing date for bids is 26 November.

The shoes are on display at Barnardo’s Coleraine shop. For further information contact Sarah McCotter on Tel: 028 7034 3134 or email [email protected].

Barnardo’s Shop Manager Sarah McCotter said: “We’re over the moon that golfing superstars Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy have donated their shoes to Barnardo’s. Their support means so much to the charity and all the money we raise from the sale of their shoes will go directly back to helping less advantaged children in Northern Ireland.

“We are expecting a lot of interest – especially given their recent success in the Ryder Cup, Graeme’s US Open win at Pebble Beach and Rory’s success at St Andrews.

“We also hope the shoes will encourage more people to give to their local Barnardo’s shop. Shoes are one of our most popular sellers so we’d encourage everyone to follow Graeme and Rory and pass on any quality unwanted or unworn shoes for us to sell.”

For details of your local Barnardo’s store where you can take your donations, please go to www.barnardos.org.uk/northernireland/shops