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ReviewVOLUME 24 - Issue 1, 2011

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Minutes of the executive meeting Held in the H&W Welders F.S.C., Belfast on Saturday 11th December 2010

The Chairman opened the not the person. Joe continued Joe referred to his previous that Councillor Tim Attwood meeting following which the by covering redundancy awards, statement which outlined that attended to represent the DSD Secretary read the minutes of saying that if an employer the Government would step in Minister Alex Attwood M.L.A. the November meeting held has insufficient funds the following which they will take in Clonard Hibs, Belfast. The Government will step in, but the matter up with the club. The Chairman continued to minutes were subsequently in turn they will pursue the Retirement age of 65 is to be comment on the detail of the passed as a true record case with the company. He increased, however, under the area meeting in West Belfast, confirmed that after age 41, 2006 age regulations you can applauding the way in which We have been heavily engaged redundancy payments are based apply to remain in your job at clubs in the west of the city in lobbying members of the on one and a half weeks pay 65. responded to the meeting and Legislative Assembly, however prior to which it is one week. the positive contribution made time will tell if the support The Directgov website has a The Chairman provided an to the discussion which took offered transfers onto the floor redundancy calculator which is overview on the CORCA place. It was obvious they were of the Assembly. very helpful for working out the meeting in London in less than happy with respective figures. November 2010. He covered politicians, going on to express Joe Patterson spoke on the accounts issues and the disappointment that they complexities of employment The discussion on redundancy number of accountants who appear to have not taken charge law and redundancy, which continued with John asking have contacted the helplines of matters now that they have highlights that it is the position how a club would pay if they did enquiring about the VAT the opportunity to do so. It which is made redundant and not have the funds available. refund. The Federation is would seem that nothing has focusing on the ability of a club changed in the minds of the to make a retrospective claim policy-makers. In conclusion where an initial claim was not details of the amendments made. to the legislation prepared by Federation solicitor, Maura Raymond Connor asked if McKay were outlined. VAT refunds were being paid out. He was advised to ask At this point the meeting was his accountant to contact the closed with the Chairman VAT office in Belfast regarding thanking members for their refunds. attendance.

The Chairman provided an Bob McGlone, overview of the meeting of Secretary West Belfast Clubs, confirming Club renewal notices Make big savings with the Daily Mirror

Clubs needing to place a the press. Moreover, it was the notice for the renewal of their N.I. Federation of Clubs who entertainment license should opened this sector up to enable be mindful that the association clubs to place the said notices between the N.I.F.C. and the in the Daily Mirror which Daily Mirror has created an continues to produce savings opportunity to make savings for the club sector. on the placing of notices in

2 Club Review Issue 1 2011 nifederationofclubs.com Published by Media Marketing, B1.06 Portview Trade Centre, Belfast BT4 1HE - Tel: 028 9045 9864 • Fax: 028 9045 9034 • Email: [email protected] Proposed Licensing Legislation Time to put members in the picture As members will be aware, the Federation has been actively engaged in the review of Northern Ireland’s Licensing Legislation for some considerable time. Of course this has been ongoing prior to and since the Liquor Licensing Review initiated by David Hanson M.P. when Northern Ireland was under direct rule. If implemented that Review would have resulted in more balanced regulatory legislation for the registered clubs sector. However, when transferred to the Northern Ireland Assembly, matters were put on hold to be further reviewed.

Following the first consideration stage, what is being revealed causes concern as it appears that John Davidson, Chairman, little or no consideration is being afforded to the submission made on behalf of registered clubs, to N.I. Federation of Clubs include the Northern Ireland Sports Forum the Golfing Union of Ireland, GAA (Ulster), Northern Cricket Union and of course the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs which represents the interests of all registered clubs in the province. One of the main areas of concern relates to the time in which penalty points are accrued. It is proposed that these can be accrued over a three year period rather than twelve months. Moreover, it appears that the said points would be awarded by the PSNI and not a court. Other issues include a photographic and age ID scheme which as you can imagine, in regards to spectator sports, would be difficult to authenticate. It should be noted that while penalty points will be awarded across the licensed sector of the leisure industry they will only be awarded to registered clubs in respect of accounts matters.

We ask why two sets of legislation are required and where is the evidence to support adding to what is already regarded as draconian legislation? Under current legislation the licensed sector can avail of up to 365 late extensions whereas registered clubs are only afforded 52 with the DSD Minister, Alex Attwood MLA, proposing to increase this to104. However, the DSD Committee is attempting to reduce this allocation to 85, even though the registered clubs sector is acknowledged as not contributing to the problems associated with anti-social behaviour.

Others matters included an extension of hours from 9.00pm to 11.00pm for under 18’s in a sports club. This is particularly relevant for clubs engaged in sporting and leisure activities during the summer months which should be permitted to allow under 18’s in their clubrooms in the company of a parent, guardian or team coach. Another submission was for the granting of a registered club common pass card.

I encourage club officials and/or members to contact their local MLA, or one of the following DSD committee members, to lend their support to our submissions. The Minister and Committee are as follows: Alex Attwood M.L.A. (SDLP) Minister - Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX - Tel: 028 9080 7809 Simon Hamilton (DUP) Chairperson - 4 Bridge Street Link, Comber BT23 5YH - Tel: 028 9187 0900 Caral Ni Chuilin (Sinn Fein) Deputy Chairperson - Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX - Tel: 028 9052 1471 Fra McCann (Sinn Fein) - Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX - Tel: 028 9052 0359 Mickey Brady (Sinn Fein) - Sinn Fein Centre, 1 Kilmorey Terrace, Newry BT35 8DW - Tel: 028 3026 1693 John McCallister (UUP) - 19 Causeway Road, Newcastle, Co. Down BT33 0D 0DL - Tel: 028 4372 4400 Jonathan Craig (DUP) - Old Town Hall, 29 Castle Street, Lisburn BT27 4DH - Tel: 028 9266 8378 Sydney Anderson (DUP) - Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX - Tel: 028 90 Alex Easton (DUP) - 7 Bridge Street, Donaghadee BT21 0AD - Tel: 028 9188 9620 Anna Lo (Alliance) - Constituency Office, 88 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HE - Tel: 028 9052 1560 Tom Gallagher (SDLP) - 39 Darling Street, Enniskillen BT74 7DP - Tel: 028 6634 2848 Mary Bradley (SDLP) - 68 Racecourse Road, L/Derry BT48 8DS - Tel: 028 7135 5500

On behalf of John Davidson, Chairman, officers and executive committee of the Northern Ireland Federation of Clubs and representatives of those sporting organisations with which we are associated.

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Federation Cheques for Charity Day

Harland & Wolff Welders support registered clubs Club provided the setting throughout Northern Ireland for the Northern Ireland afford to charities of all kinds. Federation of Clubs Cheques for Charity Day, held on 11th The Federation Chairman, December 2010. John Davidson, said, “Despite the economic climate the Ten local charities each N.I. Federation of Clubs received £500 with Chest is delighted to continue Heart & Stroke Chief supporting charities in a Executive, Andrew Dougal, tangible way. In particular, we speaking on behalf of feel our annual event provides recipients. funds for a number of smaller charities which are less able to Andrew, a club man himself, secure funding in the same way spoke in glowing terms of the as the national bodies. Federation, its members, and The NI Federation of Clubs, Cheques for Charity Day, was once again a the important role they play in All charities and good causes, big success. supporting the charity sector. locally and nationally, are to be It is of course important to applauded for the work they do The Chairman extended facilities available for the recognise that these donations and we include those special thanks to the Management event and for the outstanding are made on behalf of our care schools who have attended Committee of Harland hospitality which followed the member clubs and are in our annual awards day”. & Wolff Welders Club presentations. addition to the tremendous for making their excellent

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4 Club Review Issue 1 2011 nifederationofclubs.com Don’t miss the Galaxy Showband at the King’s Hall on 16th April

Our 2010 Dinner and Dance This is an evening which featured the legendary Miami will once again take us down Showband and was an memory lane, bringing back outstanding success. It was wonderful memories of The therefore an easy decision to Plaza, Romano’s, Boom keep with the showband theme. Boom Rooms the Fiesta and many other venues located This year we are fortunate to throughout the length and have secured the services of the breadth of the country. Galaxy Showband, renowned for their appearances at the Clubs wishing to attend this annual showband show, ‘Do major event in the club year are You Come Here Often’, held in encouraged to make contact Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. with the Federation via the helplines as soon as possible to As in previous years, this major avoid disappointment. event in the club calendar will be held in the Member’s Gene Fitzpatrick makes Rooms, King’s Hall, Belfast on a welcome return! Saturday 16th April 2011. Gene has been a leading Irish Comedian for as long Letters will be forwarded to as can be remembered and The Galaxy Showband. clubs shortly, however, news his return this year is sure to has spread quickly and we have repeat the successes of previous as he is in big demand on be offended but everyone will already received calls enquiring appearances. Indeed, we are the after-dinner circuit. One laugh. about tickets. fortunate to secure his services thing is certain, no-one will

important second consideration clubs to survive. It would Federation AGM stage will take place shortly, so be an understatement to may yet achieve success. say we are dismayed at the apparent opposition by Make sure your club is Federation representatives particular members of the together with representatives DSD Committee who seem to represented of the GAA (Ulster), the GUI have deliberately ignored the (Ulster branch) and the N.I. positive contribution made to Sports Forum will meet the community life by the registered Members are reminded that other issues affecting the First Minister on Monday club sector. the N.I. Federation of Clubs registered clubs sector. 7th February at Stormont, A.G.M. will take place on a meeting we hope can It is therefore of the utmost Saturday 26th March 2011 Registered clubs have been produce a positive outcome importance that your club is in the headquarters of the subjected to draconian and better understanding represented at the AGM on R.A.O.B., 17 Church Street, legislation which sets them apart of what is required to assist 26th March 2011. Belfast, BT1 1PG which is just from the leisure industry and off Lower North Street. which has totally disregarded the enormous contribution Thanks are expressed to the clubs make to sport and N.I.F.C. HELPLINES R.A.O.B. for once again making community life in the province. O7889 800329 their club facilities available for 07889 800331 the meeting, which this year Although the first consideration 07889 681714 is more important than ever stage of the legislation went due to the change in licensing through the Assembly on 07889 800325 legislation and the numerous Tuesday 1st February 2011 the E-mail: [email protected]

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Tax reclaim benefits for clubs

Clubs could be in for another Dransfields, who led the fight said, “This is even better it will be a huge relief to clubs payout from the Government against the tax, from senior news than last month as this to know that this threat has after the tax authorities HMRC tax avoidance officer affects virtually all our clubs now been lifted. conceded defeat on the Glenda Bloxham stated, and to many it could mean question of VAT on automated “We accept that the Reflex the difference between closing Unfortunately HMRC have lottery machines. machines ... do grant the right and staying open. The Union not changed their decision to participate in a lottery. The has always thought this tax on Amusement Machine It is not, to what extent these takings therefore are exempt was wrong and along with Licence Duty (AMLD) and still machines may have been used from VAT under the terms of Dransfields we have fought insist that it is payable on the in Northern Ireland, however VAT Act 1994, Schedule 9, hard to oppose it. If the result machines. the details are that following Group 4, Item 2. HMRC will had gone the other way it a VAT Tribunal decision therefore not be pursuing the would have been disastrous.” As reported in the minutes Customs & Excise (HMRC) VAT issue further in respect of of the November Executive have accepted that automated these machines.” The N.I. Federation of Clubs Committee meeting, we are lottery machines, known as will now investigate the pleased to learn of a number of Category B3A machines in the This is the second piece potential for registered clubs clubs having received payouts Gambling Act 2005, are exempt of good news in successive in Northern Ireland to benefit from the Linnewebber case with from VAT. months following the success from this latest reclaim news. a further payment having been in highlighting the potential received in respect of interest. Information published by the reclaims of VAT on gaming Naturally we are always Clubs Institute and Union machines in what became looking at ways in which our One of the first clubs to benefit highlights that a letter to known as the Linnewebber member clubs can avoid being received around £8,000 and has Chris Haley, Director of CIU case. CIU Union General threatened by retrospective since received another £1,000 National Account supplier Secretary, Mick McGlasham, taxation on these machines and in back interest.

6 Club Review Issue 1 2011 nifederationofclubs.com HM Revenue & Customs up the ante on Tax and VAT returns

4. Recognising the seriousness consulting an accountant, the person making the return, of non-compliance telephoning HMRC, discussion together with the familiarity or 5. Providing a fair balance with HMRC or email/writing to complexity of the matter; it will between power and safeguards HMRC. also depend on whether or not for customers you have taken advice. How much? 6. Proportionate in response to Person can demonstrate Using your accountant to check the risk involved. reasonable care...... NIL returns is usually considered as reasonable care. The difficulty for many clubs Careless inaccuracy, and societies is that errors resulting in lost NOTE: In some circumstances and inaccuracies may only be HMRC revenue...... up to 30% HMRC may seek recovery from discovered at the year end or Inaccuracy which is Clubs and social societies the person rather than the when annual returns are made deliberate...... up to 70% have faced a new and more organisation. demanding HM Revenue & to 5th April 2011. Inaccuracy is deliberate Custom penalty regime from and concealed...... up to 100% For further help, please contact A number of questions arise: the 1st April 2010. In this new Failure to send in Lowry Grant at: scheme penalties are computed Who will be affected? return...... up to 30% J.L. Grant & Co, Chartered as a percentage of the additional Penalties will be chargeable Certified Accountants, tax that is due or under-declared on, any person who fails to What is reasonable care? [email protected] which must be paid in addition take reasonable care or who This depends on ability, or to the tax due and interest. deliberately fails to pay the position and experience of 028 9083 0801 correct amount of tax OR a These changes impact any person who deliberately causes returns since the above date an inaccuracy in another and in particular VAT 100 persons document which results returns (non online), P32 PAYE in the failure to pay the correct monthly returns and P35 PAYE amount of tax. End of Year returns. The person may be among These penalties concern both others, an individual, officer of VAT and PAYE and NIC and the organisation or a trustee. relate to the inaccuracy of tax and returns, the failure to notify When could a penalty be and wrong doing. charged? Two conditions must be The main principles of the new satisfied penalty systems are: 1. An inaccuracy in the 1. Support for those who seek document leading to an to comply but coming down understated liability for tax hard on those who seek or a false statement of loss or unfair advantage through repayment non-compliance 2. The inaccuracy must be due 2. Simple to understand and to carelessness or deliberate administer, efficient and and concealed effective 3. A deterrent but also offering NOTE: Failure to inform positive encouragement if HMRC will be deemed as someone thinks they might careless and if you do not take not have paid the right reasonable steps to inform them amount of tax. after discovery, this may include:

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Is your club covered? Questions & Answers

Q. Our Club runs a free Q. The Committee would like We have covered insurance which go to tribunal can be membership draw every to know if we can introduce issues on numerous occasions very expensive and stressful. In Saturday night for a prize of the following as a bye-law or and in particular the legal the claim crazy society we now £10. To win, the member if it can only be introduced expenses aspect of policies. live in, we cannot emphasise must be in the Club. If by way of an amendment enough the importance of this they are not, the draw of Rules through a vote at a However, are you aware of cover which will safeguard the gets carried over until the Special or Annual General what benefits are available to financial future of your club. following Saturday whereby Meeting: your club via this facility. It a further £10 is added. ‘Any committee person who is surprising how many are With this cover in place you This has on occasion resigns during their terms unaware that this cover is can rest a little easier. However, accumulated to hundreds of of office cannot stand for included in club policies issued should a dispute arise it is pounds. Is this legal? by our associated insurance essential that prior to taking re-election or be co-opted broker, Rollins Club Insurance. any action you contact your A. I can confirm that there back onto the committee for Of course other policies can insurance company, taking is nothing wrong with a two years from their date of also include this cover, so if you their advice and instructions on draw of this nature. As resignation.’ a Private Members’ Club obtain your club insurance from precisely what course of action A. Whilst I completely you are entitled to run a broker other than Rollins to take. understand the intention free lotteries of this type as please check that this cover is of the bye-law I can confirm often as you wish. As this included in your policy. If you take action prior to that it is not possible for a is a free draw it does not taking the insurance companies bye-law to be created by the encounter the usual problem Club officials should not be instructions they will most Committee which, in effect, with snowball prizes in that dismissive of this cover, thinking likely absolve themselves from is contrary to a Rule of the they may break the ‘equal they can save a little on their liability. Club or which seeks to chance’ gaming rule. This premium. Employment issues DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT! amend or alter the Rule of a ‘equal chance’ gaming rule Club. I have no objection to is concerned with persons the intention of the proposal who may have contributed but I must point out that it to the earlier games but may could only be authorised with have no chance of winning the approval of Members in the subsequent games. accordance with the Rule As, in this case, the whole amendment procedure set membership list is used out under the Rules. every time and no member has risked any money then Q. We have a long-standing this rule is not breached as Trustee with health problems all members have an equal who hasn’t renewed his chance of winning. membership for the last year The fact that a member may and with whom we’ve had not be present in the Club no contact for some time. when the draw is called does We have written to him not affect the fairness of the twice asking if he wishes to draw. The conditions of the relinquish his post as Trustee draw make it clear that the but have had no reply. Please person must be present to advise what steps we are now win a prize and if these able to take? conditions are A. The only way in which to not fulfilled remove the Trustee is to either then they seek his resignation or remove forfeit the him from office at a Special prize and it General Meeting called for is carried that purpose in accordance over to the with your rules. At the same next meeting the members could week. elect a new Trustee.

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18,000 people in 14 countries witness the world’s first nightlife exchange on the day the world swapped nights

On 27th November 2010, at venues around the world, The Smirnoff Nightlife more than 18,000 people with DJ Elio Riso bringing the Exchange Project is about from six continents across sound of Argentina to Dublin celebrating the outcome 10 time zones witnessed the and performing to a rapturous when the best of global best of global nightlife come crowd of close to two thousand nightlife cross-pollinates alive as part of The Smirnoff people. to create something Nightlife Exchange Project. extraordinary. Smirnoff The one-of-a-kind experience Meanwhile across the world in will continue to offer was curated from consumer Argentina, guests were treated fans exclusive content submissions who sent in over to the best of our home-grown including videos and 33,000 suggestions as to what talent from top Irish DJ David images of the experience characteristics made their local De Valera with performances at http://www.facebook. nightlife culture unique. from ceili dancers and a venue com/SmirnoffIreland – as which recreated a local Irish pub. well as updates for more Ireland partnered with unmissable experiences in Argentina for an event that The countries taking part - 2011. featured delicious drinks Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Claire Glancy and Ruth Gorman enjoyed including an Argentinean take Canada, Germany, Great on the signature Smirnoff Mule, Britain, India, Ireland, a great night. the best food of Argentina, Lebanon, Poland, South Africa, music from Argentina’s top Thailand, USA and Venezuela DJ Elio Riso and Argentinean – were given the chance to inspired theatrical acts. experience the best of nightlife from their exchange country As part of this spectacle, a at events that merged fashion, diverse line-up of talent took drinks, music, entertainment, to the stage on the same night food and more.

Diageo leads in raising a glass

Journalists from the world of print and broadcast enjoyed the craic at the Diageo Christmas party which was held in the Apartment, Belfast. (L-R) Joanne Steen, Carolyn Stewart, Gregg Elliott from Party goers Diageo, Pamela Ballantine and Joanna Malone. were invited to get into the style with the world’s leading festive spirit and celebrate in drinks company.

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Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year Competition 2011

Bartenders from across the Eleven establishments were No Name in Dublin island of Ireland converged in selected to take part in the fought off strong Dublin recently to compete in competition’s Bushmills Malts, competition to secure the first Irish heat of Diageo’s Johnnie Walker, and Classic his place in the Irish 2011 World Class Bartender of Malts Whisk(e)y heat which final, taking place in the Year competition. marked the beginning of the June 2011, with his search for the 2011 World Class winning Bushmills 10 Developed by Diageo Reserve Bartender of the Year and is Year Old Single Malt Brands, Diageo’s luxury spirits one of three category heats cocktail called ‘The portfolio, the aim of the taking place over the next seven Grey Titan’. competition is to educate and months. inspire bartending talent to Speaking at the create exceptional cocktails, The event was judged by an event, Niamh Henry, service and experiences. elite panel including Johnnie Channel Planning Walker and Classic Malts Manager for On-Trade Today it is recognised as Global Brand Ambassador, Spirits at Diageo one of the most prestigious Gregor Cattanach, Bushmills Ireland, said, “We international bartending Distilling Manager, Darryl are delighted to again competitions in the world with McNally and Bushmills Global invite the cream of entrants from all corners of the Ambassador, Keith Wood. Ireland’s bartenders globe competing for the accolade to compete for the of “World’s Best Bartender”. Raf Agapito from Bar With accolade of World’s Best Bartender. Irish finalists have continued to rank in the top three at Raf Agapito from Dublin fought off strong the global finals competition to secure his place in the Irish final. and despite the competition getting tougher Ingredients and tougher each year we are 50ml Bushmills 10 Year Old continually surprised at the Single Malt Irish Whiskey creativity and talent of the 20ml peach infused fortified bartenders showcased through wine the competition. 2.5ml aromatic bitters 5ml Earl Grey syrup “Recent years have witnessed the Whisky and Irish Whiskey Method categories growing at a • Stir all ingredients until phenomenal rate of 6.86% and chilled 7%. At the forefront of this • Strain into ice-filled old revival is the whisk(e)y cocktail fashioned glass and while it can be seen as a • Garnish with a twist of challenging spirit for many Grapefruit zest today, our Irish competitors showed just how easy it is Inspiration to create some world class With Bushmills 10 Year Old cocktails with a little flair and Single Malt Irish Whiskey being technique.” my favourite Irish Whiskey, I wanted to create a drink that Cocktail Name: The Grey Titan would enhance the taste and using BUSHMILLS 10 Year add another level of complexity Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. to its wonderful flavour profile.

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Northern Ireland’s advertising Nicola McCleery, Tennent’s and marketing professionals NI Head of Marketing said, celebrated the festive season in “We were delighted to support the august company of Hugh PANI which provides year- Tennent, raising a glass or round fantastic professional and two of his Fabulous Brew to social networking platforms for celebrate the holiday season. the Provinces marketing and advertising fraternity. It was a The PANI annual drinks great, fun-filled night. Since our party, which was sponsored by re-launch campaign Tennent’s Tennent’s NI, is something of NI has certainly been the talk of an institution for PANI which the sector so it was a particular is one of the longest established pleasure to see Tennent’s marketing and communication literally on everyone’s lips as Tony Axon from Navigator Blue is pictured with Tennent’s NI promotional associations in the UK, part of a well as our other leading brands, team Christine Murphy (left) and Finola Guinnane enjoying the PANI network of publicity associations Magners and Budweiser! annual drinks party at Victoria Square. across the UK.

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Carling chief gives red card to idea of another home international tournament Phelan urges fans to get behind their teams for Carling Nations Cup

Niall Phelan, Head of Ireland it’s time for everyone to forget for Carling, sponsor of the about what may or may not forthcoming Carling Nations happen in 2013, get behind Cup in Dublin, has questioned their teams and give them all recent speculation regarding a the support they can between second international football now and May. tournament involving teams from the British Isles. “Carling is a long established sponsor and supporter of Following media reports last football at all levels, and we week about the possibility are as passionate about the of a ‘Home Internationals’ beautiful game as the fans are. tournament involving England in 2013, Phelan said that this “The Carling Nations Cup has idea represented ‘nothing new’, been set up with the full backing stating that such a tournament of all the participating football already exists in the shape of associations and it offers our the Carling Nations Cup, which international teams the chance kicks off in February at the to pick up some precious Aviva Stadium. silverware ahead of the summer with competitive fixtures that “There has been a lot of will play a valuable role in potentially confusing talk helping managers develop their in the past week about the squads for the future. possibility of creating a ‘new’ home international football “Hopefully, fans will have a tournament in 2013 featuring chance not only to see their the five teams from Ireland and favourite players in action but Britain,” said Phelan. also to check out the stars of tomorrow and I’m sure they will “What puzzles me is that this turn out in force in February platform already exists,” he and May to support their teams Head of Ireland for Carling Niall Phelan joins Northern Ireland manager added. “It’s called the Carling and really make this a football Nigel Worthington and Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni Nations Cup and it kicks off in tournament to remember,” he at the Aviva stadium in Dublin in anticipation of the kick-off of the Dublin in just three weeks time concluded. Carling Nations Cup in February. when the Republic of Ireland play Wales and Northern The Carling Nations Cup will Northern Ireland v Scotland Republic of Ireland v Scotland Ireland take on Scotland. be played in a league format Wednesday February 9th 2011 Sunday May 29th 2011 with six matches between the Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm Aviva Stadium KO 6.30pm. “Unfortunately England were four neighbouring teams, the unable to participate this year first two taking place at the Rep. of Ireland v N. Ireland Tickets for all matches are now but the door will always be wide Aviva Stadium on February 8th Tuesday May 24th 2011 on sale at www.ticketmaster.ie open for them to take part in and 9th and the remaining four Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm and from all participating future tournaments. We hope taking place on May 24th, 25th, Scotland v Wales football associations. that the Carling Nations Cup 27th and 29th. Wednesday May 25th 2011 will become an established event Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm in the international football Full fixture list: calendar going forward and that Republic of Ireland v Wales Wales v Northern Ireland England will be involved. In Tuesday February 8th 2011 Friday May 27th 2011 the meantime though, I think Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm Aviva Stadium KO 7.45pm

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Magners Light reveals WKD advice for Northern Ireland’s Valentine’s Day

To save modern most stylish venues men from the pitfalls surrounding Magners Light has revealed the most romantic the finalists who’ve been day of the year, shortlisted in the Most WKD has produced Stylish Bar, Club and a set of informative Restaurant categories Valentine’s Day of this year’s Magners posters. Under the Light Style Awards. The ‘Valentine’s Rules’ competition is now open theme, the snippets for the public to have their of advice from say on which people and WKD Red will set venues are the most stylish, minds to rest when ahead of the glittering dealing with matters Awards party on Thursday of the heart, all in a 10th February The judging panel (l-r), Gemma Garrett, suitably WKD way. Nuala Meenehan, James Simpson, Darren At the final the category Kidd Tracey Hall and Pete Snodden. The posters offer winners will be revealed, humorous guidance where they’ll be presented with trophy, as well as the much such as ‘Card? a Magners Light Style Awards sought after ‘Most Stylish’ title. Check. Perfume? Check. Excuse for being late? Check.’; ‘Man WKD Red is currently should only go down on one increasing in both volume and knee to tie his shoelaces’ and value share terms in Northern ‘Any chocolates you buy her Ireland. must be your favourites.’ The witty posters include space for “Valentine’s Rules are great clubs to display prices and are for engaging with our target available free from the POS audience in a tongue-in-cheek Hotline (0800 917 3450). manner. The messages will strike a chord with consumers Debs Carter, Marketing Director - guys will relate to the insights for Beverage Brands, owner of into male thinking and the WKD, said, “This fun approach posters will generate wry smiles gives WKD the chance to make amongst females who will topical comment and generate a recognise that the advice given tactical sales opportunity. The is (unfortunately) all just a little poster kits are an amusing way too close to the truth for their to support Valentine’s Day and liking,” concludes Carter. grow sales for stockists.” N.I.F.C. HELPLINES O7889 800329 07889 800331 07889 681714 07889 800325 E-mail: [email protected]

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At home, work or play… Friends charity depends on the support of the Cancer Centre would of people like you. like you to consider nominating ‘Friends’ as your designated Whether you take part as a charity. club or as an individual we’d be glad to welcome you on board. Every year in Northern Ireland Join in the existing fundraising around 9000 people will learn programme (some activities they have cancer. listed below) which includes everything from sponsored Friends of the Cancer Centre walks to tea parties…or get works alongside the medical creative with a project that’s all staff at Northern Ireland’s your own. Regional Centre of Excellence, the Cancer Centre based at the • Belfast Marathon Belfast City Hospital, to support • Sky Dives those cancer patients and their • Sponsored Walks families. ‘Friends’ enhances • Dragon Boat Races the quality of care on offer by • Ladies Lunches raising funds to improve patient • Zip Line across the Lagan comforts, purchase medical equipment and cutting edge We’re happy to help with technology as well as funding any idea you come up important medical research into with but check out what’s causes, diagnosis and treatment. already happening at www. friendsofthecancercentre.com Friends of the Cancer Centre or contact us at 028 9069 9393 is a Northern Ireland charity [email protected] working for local people. The UCF go ‘over the top’

Be amongst the first to abseil off ‘The Obel Building’ on 5th & 6th March 2011, at the same time as raising vital funds for two very worthy charities – the Ulster Cancer Foundation and Save the Children. spectacular views of Belfast from Standing at 265ft the Obel the top of this 28 floor glass is the tallest building in building. Ireland, as well as being one of the most impressive. This To register simply visit iconic challenge gives you www.obelabseil.com the opportunity to take in or call Sarah on 028 9068 0765.

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UWM toasts 2010 MONTRA Club help support for Marie Curie local football team

Melanie Talbot, United Wine Merchants, makes a special delivery of a £2,500 donation to Anne Hannon from Marie Curie Cancer Care. Montra Club (Coleraine) Treasurer, Ivan Tennant and Club Secretary, To mark its 25th year in business the Lurgan based drinks distributor Jim Lafferty presented Gerry McGill of the Heights Football Team with a appointed Marie Curie Cancer Care as its nominated charity and cheque towards the purchase of team shirts. Also pictured are members and throughout 2010 staff raised funds through a series of initiatives including young supporters of the local Coleraine Heights FC. participating in the Belfast marathon and climbing Slieve Donard. Picture: D. Worboys, Coleraine.

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Welders finally lift Steel & Sons Cup

On Monday 3rd January, after after a mix up in 28 years of trying, the Welders the Knockbreda finally brought the Steel & Sons defence. Cup back to Dee Street. There were many The first goal of the match came anxious faces on in the 22nd minute when Ryan the terracing as the Harvey picked the ball up on Welders supporters the centre circle, avoided the waited for the final Knockbreda challenges and whistle, which slipped the ball past Knockbreda referee Graham keeper Mateer. Not long after McIlwrath finally though, Knockbreda were blew after 3 minutes back in the hunt when Chines of injury time. equalized after a great pass from Garrett. The Welders came It was an back once again and Harvey unforgettable netted his second of the match day for everyone after lobbing the advancing connected to the keeper. Welders and the joy on the faces Welders players and staff celebrate their win in style. Photos courtesy of www.sportnpics.co.uk The goal that sealed the Welders of players and supporters alike the celebrations went on for the Welders record of late, in victory came in the 75th minute was a joy to behold. The party some time. This was truly a winning at least one trophy per when Craig McMillen netted moved on to Dee Street and history-making night that keeps season, intact.

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Tonthepitch.com kicks off

Across Northern Ireland highlighted a lack of thousands of amateur focus and resource footballers regularly turn out for amateur soccer, to indulge their passion for coupled with a need The Beautiful Game. Their to build the 5- and teams vary in size from full 6-a-side game beyond strength to small-sided and their Belfast where it approach ranges from the near- is most organised professional to the distinctly and popular. The disorganised, but the strength of answer was to their enthusiasm and their love bring together local of soccer are never in question. experts to create this all-new and entirely In January the players who innovative hub put their heart and soul into exclusively for those the game were united with the whose passion is for launch of a new sporting and the amateur and social web site totally dedicated small-sided game. to amateur and small sided It’s fun, certainly, Aisling Duffy, (centre) Tennent’s Marketing Manager is pictured with Michael Dougherty, soccer in Northern Ireland. but we’re as serious and Paul Harbinson (Capt) both from the Harland and Wolff Welders FC, at the launch Tonthepitch.com, created by about making this of a new sporting and social web site created by Tennent’s Lager. Helping to kick start the Tennent’s Lager, giving every a great resource as new site are promotional team Ciara McStravick (left) and Jenny Curran. single team and every single we are serious about player across the province their making great Lager.” Heat 7 –Sun May 15th Aisling Duffy says, “We are own ‘instant’ web pages – all Craigavon Leisure Centre delighted to be announcing free of charge – and providing The new web resource caters something so exciting and a much-needed central hub for every level and ability and The ambition is, over the course different for a sector of local of information. The site also will not only provide a speedy, of this season, to get every football where playing for the launched the all-new Tennent’s Monday morning results amateur footballer and team simple love of the game is Sixes Tournament. service for all amateur football, in Northern Ireland signed up the reality. We may have got but will also be a major ‘shop as part of the new Tonthepitch things up and running, but we The exclusive football forum window’ for amateur clubs and community - the great and the recognise that this is a game Tonthepitch.com has been their players and for the highly not-so-great, the serious, the of two sides and the success of specially created by Tennent’s competitive 5- and 6-a-side social and even the slightly the site ultimately depends on Lager, building on its long- fraternity. The site will make it shambolic! the active involvement of our standing football credentials. easier than ever before to set up local footie players. We see this a game, find somewhere to play, The four top 6-a-side teams will as their site and we’re looking Tennent’s Marketing Manager scout new players or even start meet for the Grand Final on forward to getting the feedback in Northern Ireland, Aisling up a team from scratch. Saturday May 28th at Stormont that will allow us, over time, to Duffy, says, “We wanted to put PlayBall where there will be add new features and enhance our mark on football here in Heat 2 – Sun Feb 27th more than bragging rights up its value and relevance still Northern Ireland and make a Valley Leisure Centre, for grabs. Everyone who plays further.” meaningful contribution to the Newtownabbey in the inaugural Tennent’s Sixes playing experience. While we will bag a Tennent’s T-shirt and Heat 3 – Sun Mar 13th recognise and love the wit and vouchers for pints. Regional Ballymena Showgrounds occasional wisdom of the footie heat winners will earn £250 fans who dissect the weekend’s Heat 4 – Sun Mar 27th with the overall winners netting soccer news over a pint or two, Grosvenor Road, Belfast the prestigious new Tennent’s this time our focus was firmly Sixes trophy, £500 and a Heat 5 – Sun Apr 10th on those who are actively branded strip - not to mention Mid Ulster Sports Arena, involved in playing the game. instant fame with the winning Cookstown That was our starting point and, team photo to be featured on a when we asked players what Heat 6 – Sun May 1st mega billboard in their home they’d like to see, our research Magee Campus, Derry town!

20 Club Review Issue 1 2011 nifederationofclubs.com UGAAWA Merit Award Winner

It is Crossmaglen Rangers has now collected four Ulster on the double as two of their championship medals. players make history with back-to-back Quinn Insurance/ That’s one medal more than Ulster GAA Writers’ Monthly Jamie Clarke (21) has to his Merit awards. credit. “I was only a child when Tony was winning his first The wintry weather prevented medal,” jokes Jamie. the November honour being presented last month so it was Clarke really jumped to Quinn Insurance Private Lines Manager, Colum Courtney (left), and a double presentation this time attention during the Ulster UGAAWA Chairman, JP Graham (right), present the November and with Cross players Tony Kernan final hitting a goal and two December Monthly Merit Awards to Crossmaglen players, Tony Kernan and Jamie Clarke stepping up points and setting up another and Jamie Clarke. Picture courtesy of Peader McMahon to receive their awards at a goal for Oisin McConville reception in Quinn’s Corner. against Glenties. He also contributed to other Higher Education Kernan (24) was the man who Crossmaglen scores in that put the spark into the Rangers’ decider. bid to unseat Ulster and All- championships launched Ireland titleholders St Gall’s “Of course, getting this award (Belfast) in early November adds greatly to winning the The 2011 Ulster Bank and then hit three very useful Ulster Championship and a Higher Education GAA points, one from a ‘45’, in the good boost to me going into Championships were Down champions’ narrow win the All-Ireland quarter-final,” officially launched recently over Burren in the provincial says the December winner. by GAA President Christy semi-final. Cooney at Croke Park. It’s the first time in the 24 years “That win over St Gall’s was history of the Monthly Merit The draws for the massive for us. A huge victory awards that players from the Higher Education GAA as we had not even been same club have won back-to- championships took place favourites to win out in Armagh back honours. Tony Kernan last December in UCD last year. To win the county title also keeps a family tradition which hosts this year’s Ulster and then beat the All-Ireland going as his brothers Stephen Bank Sigerson Cup in what champions was quite a boost and Paul plus dad Joe have is the 100th anniversary of (L-R) Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas for us. Winning this award is, been winners in the past. Now the competition. This year’s Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana, Liam Rushe, certainly, quite a personal boost 16 awards have gone to the Ulster Bank Fitzgibbon Cup Paul Galvin and Ray O’Brien, at the for me,” stresses Kernan who Crossmaglen club. will see hosts Waterford IT attempting to navigate launch in Croke Park. their way out of a group Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE containing UCD and Limerick with the various Colleges has IT to make it to the quarter- grown exponentially and of final stages. Speaking at the course the competition also event the GAA President said, remains as a vital breeding “The Ulster Bank Sigerson and ground for the stars of the Fitzgibbon Cups are amongst future. The dedication the most keenly contested and commitment of players competitions in the GAA participating in the various calendar and boast a proud competitions should also history to rival any of our be acknowledged and it is competitions. In recent years, heartening to note that the the numbers of established competitions continue to grow County players participating from strength to strength.”

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Take it as red Garrett wins monthly award

Cliftonville star, Stephen thankfully our new pitch turned Garrett, achieved a double of out to be an advantage last ‘firsts’ in December en route to month,” said Garrett. landing the prestigious Carling “We didn’t start too well against Northern Ireland Football Glentoran but played really well Writers’ Association Player of in the next two to beat Linfield the Month award. The Reds ace and Crusaders. Beating the recorded his first victory over Blues was particularly sweet for former club Linfield, a feat he me as I’ve never managed to failed to achieve during a spell do it since leaving them and with Newry City after leaving now I’ve won my first Player Windsor Park. of the Month award. I hope this isn’t the last of our awards Garrett didn’t manage to get this season and I would like to on the scoresheet against the thank Carling and the Football Blues but that didn’t take the Writers for the honour.” shine off the success, which was Stephen Garrett receives his Carling N.I. Football Writers’ Association followed by a derby day victory Carling’s Jordana Grimes said, Player of the Month award for December by Carling girl Catherine Milligan. over Crusaders. “Stephen played a vital role for Cliftonville during the month deserves this honour and I’m local football, supporting local “There weren’t too many games of December when the snow sure more will follow. Carling is talent, and bringing local people played because of the snow but hit our games hard. He fully delighted to be at the heart of back to the game.”

Eddie Patterson knew December backroom staff and players. could make or break his side’s Patt on the back chances of mounting a serious Patterson said, “I’d like to title challenge. Massive tests thank the Football Writers and for Carling’s top boss against the top three lay in wait, Carling for their continued but the Reds stood up to the support but this award goes to plate to prove they have what my assistant Tommy Breslin it takes, despite a shaky start to and coach Paul Trainor. The the month, earning Patterson players have been vital and their the Carling Northern Ireland attitude and commitment has Football Writers Association been outstanding after a tough Manager of the Month accolade. start to the month. Thankfully we earned two massive victories With most matches called off against teams around us and it due to the weather conditions, has given everyone a lift to push the Solitude men beat the snow on for the remainder of the and big freeze thanks to their season.” 3G pitch. Glentoran, in early December, adapted better to the Carling’s Jordana Grimes said, conditions to seal a win at the “December was a tough month north Belfast venue but instead in terms of the weather but of crumbling, Patterson’s troops Cliftonville battled hard against hit back in stunning fashion, all the elements and enjoyed a defeating champions Linfield number of fantastic wins. This and bitter neighbours Crusaders. was ultimately down to great leadership from boss Eddie Patterson, who celebrated Patterson so I’m thrilled the Eddie Patterson collects his Carling N.I. Football Writers’ Association his sixth award as top boss Reds manager has picked up yet Manager of the Month award from Carling girl Catherine Milligan. dedicated the honour to his another Carling award.”

22 Club Review Issue 1 2011 nifederationofclubs.com GREAT SPORTING* EVENTS NO. 47

The Shark is beached again 1996 After three days’ of the US Masters Greg Norman led by six strokes and was on the brink of winning one of Eric’s double twist in the few tournaments to have eluded him. Then everything United’s Tale started to go wrong. A deathly hush descended over Augusta National as the crowds witnessed one of the most spectacular collapses A despairing Norman knows it’s all over. ever seen. Norman’s game Eric Cantona scores totally fell apart. As he trudged from one disastrous hole to the next FA Cup winning goal he was a broken man. When, on the final green, Nick Faldo sunk a birdie putt to win by five strokes there was hardly any celebration. against Ian Rush’s Faldo was clearly moved by the suffering that Norman had just been Liverpool. through. The two men embraced, both close to tears and Faldo said By any standards, Eric Cantona had the most remarkable of to Norman, “I don’t know what to say. I just want to give you a hug. seasons for Manchester United. In October of 1995 he graced his I feel horrible about what happened.” return after a nine-month suspension for attacking a Crystal Palace supporter with a penalty against Liverpool that earned United an It was an unbelievable end to a roller-coaster week for Norman. important draw. Important goals in important matches became the The day before the tournament started, Norman was wracked by hallmark of Cantona’s extraordinary year. back pains and could hardly swing a club. But after treatment from a therapist he promptly equalled the course record with a first- With Cantona as their inspiration, Manchester United overhauled round 63. Rounds of 69 and 71 put him so far ahead that even Newcastle’s daunting 12-point lead to win the championship and Faldo thought the result was beyond doubt. However, as many then beat Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup final to capture their second commentators pointed out, Norman had been the leader at the Double. And who scored the winning goal in the final? Cantona, start of the final day of a major seven times before. On six of those of course. It was no surprise that Cantona was voted Player of The occasions he had blown it. Year. Norman’s drive from the first tee disappeared into the trees and he Amazingly, the team that made history by making Manchester dropped a shot. He had another bogey on the fourth, then Faldo United the only club ever to win the Double twice, was in transition. sunk a 20ft putt on the eighth to halve Norman’s original lead to Mark Hughes had gone to Chelsea; Paul Ince to Inter and Andrei three strokes. Going round Amen Corner was a journey to hell. Kanchelskis was off to Everton. Alex Ferguson gambled on his Norman dropped another shot on the ninth hole, missed from eight young players blending in with his mercurial French genius. feet on the 10th and three feet on the llth. Faldo was now level. When Norman’s ball splashed into the lake at the 12th Faldo led by It paid off. Phil and Gary Neville, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and two strokes. At the 15th, Norman missed an eagle by a whisker and Paul Scholes were all successfully absorbed into the senior squad as slumped to the ground in despair. When another ball disappeared the League championship went to Old Trafford for the third time into the water at the 16th, all hope sunk with it. in four years. With such an impressive array of silverware, it seemed that Ferguson was building a dynasty as dominant as Liverpool had “I screwed up,” said Norman. “I let this one get away but I’ll win in the 1970s and 1980s. here, I will. If I don’t, I might as well put my clubs away for good.”

But did Newcastle throw the title away? Kevin Keegan’s side held a 12-point lead in January that was constructed around their Also this year... impregnable home record. They only lost one match at St James’s Football - Bob Paisley, the former Liverpool manager, died in February, Park, but that was to Manchester United. And who scored the aged 77. His Liverpool teams won 20 trophies in less than a decade. winner? Cantona. Pool - Minnesota Fats died, aged 82.. Rugby League - Wigan were finally beaten in the Challenge Cup after It was Newcastle’s poor away form that did for them, only seven 43 matches and nine years. away victories, and the signing of Faustino Asprilla. After the Colombian’s arrival in February, Newcastle were nine points ahead Cricket - Harold “Dickie” Bird, the legendary umpire, retired after with a game in hand. They eventually trailed by four points. officiating in the Test match between England and India at Lord’s.

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