Glentoran

Carrick Rangers are preparing to host Glentoran in their Co Antrim Shield semi-final. (Pic: Pacemaker).

Carrick aiming to reach first final in a decade

Lurgan teenage boxing sensation Cassie Henderson beats Polish opponent in the European Schools Boxing Championships in first round with huge support as she enters the semi-finals in Maribor, Slovenia.

Lurgan boxer beats Croatian

Larne and Glentoran players enter the pitch for the cup tie. Photo by: Jamie Brennan

Challenge Cup exit but signs of improvement from Larne

This Larne fan can't contain his excitement while watching the Glentoran v Linfield match on Wednesday night which set the Inver men up to clinch the Gibson Cup for the first time tonight (Friday, April 14) if they avoid defeat against Crusaders. Picture: Pacemaker

The pictures that show how much Larne FC fans really want the Gibson Cup

Chris Shields tussles for possession with Paul O'Neill. (Pic by PressEye).

Larne seven points clear

Demolition work gets underway at the Church Street site.

Birthplace of NI soccer legend Peter Doherty demolished in Magherafelt

Carrick rescued a point against Cliftonville. (Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press).

Carrick rescue point against Cliftonville

Gary Haveron. (Pic by Pacemaker).

Wins for Larne and Carrick

Harry Wylie scoring his side's third goal. (Paul Harvey).

Glens leapfrog Larne at top

Dennis Guy during a welcome return appearance at Glenavon.

Dennis Guy tributes to a career covering George Best and Irish League glory days

Goalkeeper Rory Brown has joined Glenavon

Rory Brown makes Glenavon switch as midfielder heads for exit

Ronan Hale (left) scored all four goals as Larne battled back from 2-0 down to defeat Glentoran by 4-2 and secure success in the European play-off final. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Four-goal Hale the toast of Larne after ‘supersub’ act secures European football

Larne boss Tiernan Lynch

Tiernan Lynch hopes Larne can ‘create more memories’

Tiernan Lynch.

UEFA Europa Conference League: Lynch hoping to give fans ‘European experience’

Mark Randall celebrates after putting Larne 2-0 up late on

Mark Randall inspires Larne to crucial play-off win

The semi-final has been delayed due to the ongoing eligibility issue surrounding Glentoran's Joe Crowe

Ballymena United confirm date pencilled in for Irish Cup semi-final

Portadown striker Harry Anderson (left) is hoping to build on recent first-team minutes for his hometown team. Pic by Pacemaker.

Harry Anderson adds to list of Portadown prospects on the rise in season of lows

Whites prove to strong for Glentoran Seconds

Paul Doolin celebrates Setanta Sports Cup success in 2007 with Drogheda United at Windsor Park. Pic by Pacemaker.

Paul Doolin back at Windsor Park hoping for 2007 Setanta magic to help Portadown

Lee Lynch fires home the winning goal in Larne’s victory over Glentoran. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Lee Lynch grabs winning goal for Larne over Glentoran

Portadown manager Paul Doolin during Saturday’s derby defeat. Pic by Pacemaker.

Paul Doolin views ‘crash course in coaching’ part of Portadown relegation fight

Portadown’s Greg Hall (left). Pic by Pacemaker.

Greg Hall giving Portadown’s January signings clear message over derby pain game

Portadown's Oisin Conaty celebrates his goal

Oisin Conaty's late strike knocks Glentoran off top spot

Robbie McDaid scored a brace in the 4-0 win over Queen's

Irish Cup Draw: Glentoran host Newry City in last eight

Mal Smith has joined Ballymena United on loan

David Jeffrey delighted to bring in 'exciting young talent'

Coleraine boss Oran Kearney

Oran Kearney hoping to see his Bannsiders bounce back

Oran Kearney welcomes Andrew Mitchell to Coleraine. PICTURE: David Cavan

Andrew Mitchel deal 'good business' for Coleraine says Oran Kearney

Robbie McDaid heads home the decisive goal in victory for Glentoran over Crusaders by 2-1 at Seaview. Pic by PressEyeLtd.

High drama as Glentoran defeat Crusaders on night of red cards and big goals

Larne have signed Lee Bonis from Portadown. Pic by Jamie Brennan.

Lee Bonis’ Larne transfer from Portadown offers ‘something totally different’

Portadown manager Matthew Tipton (left) with Lee Bonis. Pic by Pacemaker.

Transfer target Lee Bonis in spotlight as Portadown bid for Shamrock Park first

Coleraine FC has been fined £200 by the Irish FA

Coleraine brand fan behaviour 'unacceptable' after fine imposed

Institute boss Brian Donaghey is expecting a tough Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey Irish Cup tie against Portstewart. Picture by George Sweeney

Institute boss Brian Donaghey wary of Portstewart Irish Cup encounter

Cameron Stewart. (Pic Carrick Rangers).

Cameron Stewart signs pre-contract with Carrick Rangers

Larne's David McDaid celebrates his goal against Glentoran. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Larne had to ‘dig deep’ says match-winner David McDaid

Coleraine boss Oran Kearney

Coleraine hoping for some new year cheer

Glentoran boss Mick McDermott. Pic by Pacemaker.

Mick McDermott feels ‘much more in the tank’ for Glentoran

Glentoran's Jay Donnelly celebrates scoring against Coleraine. Pic by Pacemaker.

Donnelly brothers at the double as Glentoran defeat Coleraine

Christy Manzinga grabs the game's only goal as Linfield defeat Ballymena United to move back on top of the Danske Bank Premiership table. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Christy Manzinga the main man as Linfield beat Ballymena to move back on top

It was a frustrating afternoon for Lyndon Kane and Coleraine as they failed to score again

Lyndon Kane wants a team effort from Coleraine to end their scoring drought

Gary Hamilton this week celebrated ten years in charge of Glenavon

Gary Hamilton hoping to celebrate a decade in charge with another big scalp

Matthew Snoddy embraces manager Gary Hamilton following his late winner for Glenavon

Double celebration for Matthew Snoddy as he nets winner for Glenavon

Seanan Clucas (centre) on show for Glentoran earlier this season against Portadown. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Seanan Clucas no longer ‘treading water’ and now key cog in Glentoran midfield