Glentoran made it 10 consecutive wins after blitzing Ballymena 4-0 at The Showgrounds today, a win that moved the Glens to the top of the Carnegie Premier League after just 2 matches.

Goals from Rory Hamill, Michael Halliday, and a brace from Gary Hamilton secured a comfortable win, and boosted confidence ahead of Tuesday night's County Antrim Shield semi-final against Cliftonville.

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Tickets for the upcoming County Antrim Shield Semi-Final clash between Glentoran and Cliftonville are now on sale.  Tickets are £7 for adults and £5 for concession.  They are currently available at all the usual outlets.  The match will take place on Tuesday 2nd October with a 7:30pm kick off.

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Both Glentoran U15's and U13's teams played this past Saturday in their respective leagues showing off some of the future stars of The Oval. The U15's drew 2-2 against Hawthorne in the South Belfast Youth League 1, while the U13's devastated Grosvenor Youth in an 8-1 victory.  Click on the link below to view the new Development Team page and for regular match reports and updates.

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Glentoran FC is proud to offer new 2007/2008 season sponsorship and hospitality packages.  There are numerous opportunities available including the extremely popular shirt sponsorship.  Also available is match sponsorship, ball sponsorship and much more.

For further details on these great sponsorship opportunities please visit our commercial page.

Glentoran's women's team achieved the prestigious "Double" last night as they beat Newtownabbey Strikers 2-1  in the IFA Cup final at Taylor's Ave Carrickfergus, adding that trophy to the League title which they won two weeks ago.

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The final was another closely contested affair between these old adversaries and Glentoran women were determined to put the disappointment of last week's sudden death penalty loss to Newtownabbey in the NIWFA Premier League Cup behind them and started the game at breakneck pace.  Their reward came in the 35th minute when Catherine O'Hagan drew the Newtownabbey keeper out and coolly slotted the ball home.

The 2nd half saw a determined Newtownabbey side, claw their way back into the fixture with the equaliser in the 60th minute.  That score seemed to galvanise the Glens team and they went close on a few occasions before Maire Claire McKerr sealed the victory with a thunderbolt strike in the 92nd minute from 30 yards out.  There was no time for Newtownabbey to get back, cue celebrations and yet another successful season for the Glens women team. Kelly Bailie (Captain) happily received the trophy from Raymond Kennedy IFA President.

Yet again in the 2007 season, we are simply the BEST women's football club in Northern Ireland, IFA Cup and Premier League Champions!!!!

If you are interested in finding out more about the Club, or interested in joining contact Cheryl Lamont on 07803897855.

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Glentoran picked up the first points of the 2007/2008 Carnegie Premier League today by defeating Armagh City 1-0.  The game saw numerous chances fall to the Glens with at least 3 opportunities cleared off the Armagh goal line.  Armagh fought hard against a relentless Glentoran attack for most of the game but eventually persistence paid off for the home side.  The first goal of the league campaign came when U21 International Daryl Fordyce slotted home on 67 minutes after a great pass from Gary Hamilton left him with only the goalkeeper to beat.

Today's Half Time Halfers draw was made by Michael Dougherty an won by David Gorden.  David's left The Oval with £450/  The winning ticket was number 0478. 

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Alan McDonald and his new Glentoran team begin their challenge for the Carnegie Premier League championship tomorrow at the Oval.

For the second week running the Glens will go up against Armagh City. While both teams entered last week's match with little to play for but pride, tomorrow's game is much more important.

A winning start to the Carnegie Premier League would maintain Glentoran's 100% record in domestic football this season, and will be the top priority for tomorrow's game.

McDonald's team will be determined to kick-off the campaign in buoyant form, and will hope to launch a positive and successful season, that will be a suitable tribute to the history of the club in it's 125th year.

The Glentoran Under 15 team got their league campaign off to a satisfactory start with a 5-2 win over a spirited St Oliver Plunkett team at Victoria Park this past Saturday. The wee Glens started well and within 15 minutes they were 3 goals to the good thanks to Craig Spiers (2) and Scott Kane (1).At this stage the Glens team relaxed and allowed St. Oliver Plunkett to come back into the game, scoring 2 goals before the break to leave the half time score 3-2 to the Glens.

In the second half the game settled down with the Glens defence taking control of the game. Gareth McGrattan added a 4^th goal and right at the end Aaron Gray added a 5^th on his debut to leave the final score 5-2. 

Team: Neal Edgar, Chris Maginnis, Lee Carser, Conor McGrattan (c), Scott Kane, Lewis Adair, Thomas Floyd, Kyle Armstrong, Gareth McGrattan, Scott McDowell, Craig Spiers.

Glentoran's opponents in the County Antrim Shield semi-final was decided tonight as Cliftonville left Windsor Park as 2-0 winners over Linfield.  The semi-final is due to take place at Windsor Park on Tuesday 2nd October with a 7:30 kick off.

Entry to this game will be all-ticket.  More information on ticket release will be available soon.

Glentoran FC are pleased to announce a new pilot scheme to give 15 unemployed young people from the East Belfast/North Down a unique work experience opportunity.

Stafford Reynolds - Chairman, GFC Paul Leeman - Captain, GFC Colleen McCauley - Community Relations, IFA Greta O'Donnell, Development Officer, The Prince's Trust Jim Rutherford - Programme Co-ordinator, The Princes Trust

With The Prince's Trust & the IFA, Glentoran will help deliver this great Get Into Sport & Leisure training course to 15 lucky 18-25 year olds who face barriers in their lives.

The course will be hosted at the Danepak Suite in the Oval and will offer the 15 participants the opportunity to undertake their IFA Level 1 Coaching Certificate, The Sport for All Leader Award, a community coaching qualification, First Aid and The Bronze Medallion Life Saving Award.

The Prince’s Trust helps change young lives in the UK.  It gives practical and financial support, developing skills such as confidence and motivation.  It works with 14-30 year olds who have struggled at school, have been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law.  In 30 years, The Prince of Wales’s charity has helped over half a million young people and continues to support 100 more every day.

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Glentoran completed their final fixture of the CIS Insurance Cup group stages, securing a 2-0 win that ensured they took maximum points from the six games.

Michael Halliday continued his good recent form, playing a key role in the game and scoring his 4th goal in a week, before Rory Hamill secured the win early in the second half.

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The night had started so well for the Glens as Katherine O'Hagan pounced on a loose pass at the heart of the Newtownabbey defence converting her chance with great aplomb.

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Newtownabbey equalised in the 75th minutes and a further period of extra time also failed to distinguish between the two teams, despite the Glens hitting the crossbar twice.

The Glens will no doubt pick themselves up for the IFA Cup final at Taylor's Ave Carrickfergus next Friday night 21st when they face Newtownabbey again, kick off is at 7.30.

Come along and support them!!!!

Glentoran vs. Linfield/Cliftonville
Crusaders vs. Ballymena

The Glens' game will be played on Tuesday 2nd October (venue to be decided), while the second semi final will be played the night after.  Glentoran's opponent will be decided when Linfield and Cliftonville face off on Tuesday 18th September.

This Friday night sees them taking on their nearest rivals Newtownabbey Strikers at the Junior Stadium in the Premier League Cup final, KO 7.30pm.They round up their season on Friday 21st of September at Taylor's Ave Carrickfergus when they again take on Newtownabbey in the IFA Cup final, KO 7.30.

All support at both matches is welcome and you might even get a pleasant surprise at the standard of women's football.

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Goals from David Scullion, Michael Halliday and Gary Hamilton were enough for the Glens to book their spot in the first semi-final of the season, after outclassing Distillery at The Oval tonight.

Glentoran played with purpose from the start, and when the breakthrough came from Scullion's stunning effort on 29 minutes, they never looked back.

Congratulations to Robert Grierson, who tonight won the Halfers Draw for the third time. Robert won £240 with ticket number 5768.

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Glentoran today showed character and team spirit to come from two goals behind to claim all three points at Inver Park, and maintain the 100% start to the domestic season.

A disappointing first half found the home team take a 2-0 lead into the break, but Alan McDonald's team talk spurred the Glens in to action for the second 45. Goals from Kyle Neill, and a brace from Michael Halliday secured the points for Glentoran.

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A final decision as to the time and date of the County Antrim Shield 2nd Round clash between Glentoran and Lisburn Distillery has been confirmed.

The match will be played at The Oval on Tuesday 11th September, with a 7.30pm kick-off as originally scheduled.

All other 2nd round games will also go ahead as originally scheduled, and as follows:

• Ballymena Utd v Donegal Celtic (Tuesday 11th September)
• Crusaders v Larne (Tuesday 11th September)
• Linfield v Cliftonville (Tuesday 18th September)

Glentoran's Daryl Fordyce is on international duty this week for the Northern Ireland U21 squad.  The match will be an important one for the squad as they host Germany in the group stages of the UEFA U21 European Championships at Mourneview Park, Lurgan on Friday 7 September (KO 7.30pm).  

The match will be Northern Ireland's second in the group and one which the squad will hope keep them top of the group nine table.  Managed by Roy Millar and captained by Partick Thistle's Jonathan Tuffey, the squad will be in fighting spirit against the German side who narrowly beat NI in two previous UEFA Qualifiers last year.

For those who wish to support Daryl and the rest of the Northern Ireland squad, entry is payable at the gates at a cost of £5 for adults and £3 for concessions.  Entry is free to members of the IFA's Adult Official Supporters Scheme (on production of a membership card).

Photos from N. Ireland U21 Training Session:

• U21 Boss Roy Millar

• U21 Squad warming up

• Glentoran's Daryl Fordyce

Glentoran received official confirmation today that this Saturday's CIS Insurance Cup Group B game between Glentoran and Larne at Inver Park has been changed to a 2:00pm kick off.

Glentoran today secured progression to the knock-out stages of the CIS Insurance Cup, after coming from behind to secure a good 3-1 victory over Lisburn Distillery at The Oval, and preserve the 100% start to the season.

The winner of today's Halfers Draw was Davy Jamison. Davy is a member of the Dundonald G.S.C, and won £440 with ticket number 6021.

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