Permanent tribute to Shea unveiled

A permanent tribute to one of local football’s best-loved characters has been unveiled.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Aug 2013, 10:00 BST
Roy Jackson (Chairman) and Domonic Dewart (committee) of Chimney Corner FC is pictured with Mary Hamill, wife of the late Shea Hamill, who opened a new room at the club dedicated to him. Included is Shea's daughters Mary Kate and Margarette, and brother Brian, and Ali McGarry (Chairman All Saints Football Club). INBT33-247ACRoy Jackson (Chairman) and Domonic Dewart (committee) of Chimney Corner FC is pictured with Mary Hamill, wife of the late Shea Hamill, who opened a new room at the club dedicated to him. Included is Shea's daughters Mary Kate and Margarette, and brother Brian, and Ali McGarry (Chairman All Saints Football Club). INBT33-247AC
Roy Jackson (Chairman) and Domonic Dewart (committee) of Chimney Corner FC is pictured with Mary Hamill, wife of the late Shea Hamill, who opened a new room at the club dedicated to him. Included is Shea's daughters Mary Kate and Margarette, and brother Brian, and Ali McGarry (Chairman All Saints Football Club). INBT33-247AC

The local footballing and wider community in Ballymena and Antrim was stunned by Shea’s sudden passing in January of this year.

The hugely popular Ballymena man had strong links with football in both towns, having recently managed Chimney Corner, while also coaching Ballymena Saturday Morning League side All Saints Old Boys.

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Now, officials of Chimney Corner have remembered Shea’s contribution to the club by naming one of the function rooms at the club’s Allen Park ground in his memory.

The Shea Hamill Lounge was officially opened last week in a ceremony attended by Shea’s family, along with representatives of Chimney Corner and All Saints Old Boys.

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