First United dinner of season proves big success

Ballymena United held the first of its popular corporate lunches on Saturday, prior to the ‘derby’ game against Coleraine.

Master of Ceremonies paid special tribute to the club’s long-term sponsor Norman McBurney, congratulating him on receiving the MBE since the last dinner and thanking him for his 25-year backing of the club.

The top table guests attending the lunch in the Des Allen Suite at the Showgrounds before the BUFC match on Saturday. INBT 42-905Hplaceholder image
The top table guests attending the lunch in the Des Allen Suite at the Showgrounds before the BUFC match on Saturday. INBT 42-905H

Top table guests included former United and Portadown defender Alfie Stewart and Ballymena councillors Sam Hanna and John Carson.

The club has thanked the following individuals and organisations who took tables: McBurney Transport; Northstone; McIlrath Solicitors; Alan Francey Minibus Hire; Ballymena Spurs SC; Ballymena United YA; Colin Taylor & friends; Cloughmills NISC; Galgorm Legends; Dave Harris & friends; GM Landscapes; Harry Millar & friends; Ian McKeown & friends; James Henry; LDW Ltd; McKendry Fabrications; McNeill Hardware, Broughshane; Paradise BUSC; RGM Financial Services; Slemish N Tha Braid Credit Union; Stardust Amusements; TBF Thompson-Daf Trucks; The Dillon family; The Young Guns; Walter Young.

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