Glentoran Football Club can confirm that East (No.1) Limited has increased its shareholding from 85% to approximately 95%, as part of a long-term strategy to enable significantly greater investment in the club’s future - both on and off the pitch.
This follows the outcome of tonight’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), at which shareholders of GFC1882 Limited voted in favour of the proposed share transfer.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hailed the Glentoran Social Partnership as a game-changer as the East Belfast club launches its 2023/24 Impact Report, revealing the delivery of an estimated £2.9 million in social value.
Delivered in collaboration with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the Glentoran Social Partnership has engaged more than 3,500 people through over 20 transformative programmes across the past two years.
Glentoran Women got their 2025 Sports Direct Women’s Premiership campaign off to a flying start with a ruthless 6-1 victory over Lisburn Ladies on Friday evening at the Bluebell Stadium.
After a dominant opening period, the breakthrough came on 36 minutes when Kascie Weir latched onto a low cross from the left before driving a powerful effort beyond the Lisburn goalkeeper from the edge of the box.
Weir struck again just minutes later, this time calmly sliding the ball into the bottom corner after being played through on goal.
Glentoran’s 2024/25 campaign came to a close on Wednesday evening as Cliftonville edged a closely contested European Play-Off Semi-Final 2-0 at The BetMcLean Oval.
The visitors, playing just four days after their Irish Cup Final appearance, struck twice in the closing minutes through Jack Keaney and Eric McWoods to seal their place in Sunday’s final.
Before kick-off, both teams paused for a minute’s silence in tribute to former Glentoran player-manager Peter McParland, whose passing was marked with great respect across the ground.
The Mandalorian is Beth Stafford’s inspiration for the cover of tomorrow night’s Glentoran Gazette as we face Cliftonville in the European play-off semi-final. Inside Henry Muldrew muses on a club v country debate, John Grayden suggests that some form of VAR may have prevented the post-match scenes at Inver Park and looks ahead to next season’s Premiership, while William James looks south of the border and in particular the fortunes of a very familiar face. Our history men have also been busy, Brian McClelland paying tribute to the late, great Trevor Thompson and Roy Downes recalling a gl
Captain Marcus Kane has urged Glentoran fans and players to feed off each other’s energy as the BetMcLean Oval prepares for a high-stakes European Play-Off Semi-Final against Cliftonville on Wednesday evening (Kick-off: 7.45pm).
With a place in Sunday’s Play-Off Final and a shot at UEFA Conference League qualification up for grabs, Kane is calling for passion and full-throttle intensity from both the pitch and the home crowd as the Glens look to finish the season on a high.
Glentoran Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player-manager Peter McParland, aged 91.
Peter joined Glentoran in 1968 following the departure of Alex Young, taking on the role of player-manager. In his debut season, he made 18 appearances and scored 10 goals before leading the club to a memorable Irish League title and City Cup double in the 1969–70 campaign. He retired from playing in 1971.
Glentoran Women delivered a ruthless attacking performance at the Blanchflower Stadium, brushing aside Crusaders Strikers with a comprehensive 6-1 victory to seal their place in next month’s VBET Women’s League Cup final.
In a dominant display from start to finish, Kim Turner’s side showcased their attacking depth and clinical finishing - with six different players finding the net on a memorable night for the East Belfast outfit.
The results are in for April's 200 Club Draw!
Congratulations to our latest winners:
1st Prize – £275
Eddie Kelly
2nd Prize – £137.50
George Lutton
3rd Prize – £55
Victor Evans
4th Prize – £27.50
Ben Phillips
5th Prize – £27.50
Paul Meadows
6th Prize – £27.50
Jackie Reid
Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce that Glentoran Women have been selected to deliver the UEFA Disney Playmakers Programme – a new initiative designed to introduce girls aged 5–8 to football through the magic of storytelling and play.
Delivered in partnership with the Irish FA, the UEFA Disney Playmakers Programme uses the power of well-known Disney stories and characters to engage young girls in physical activity in a safe, fun and imaginative environment. The aim is to build confidence, encourage creativity and provide a positive first experience of football.
