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Glentoran set to host Community Carnival

Sun, 20/07/2025 - 07:29

Glentoran Football Club will open its gates to the community on Saturday 26th July for a family-friendly and inclusive Community Carnival at the BetMcLean Oval, taking place ahead of our pre-season fixture against English side Chester FC.

Hosted by the Glentoran Social Partnership and supported by Choice Housing through the Shared Housing Programme, this free family open day kicks off at 12noon, transforming The BetMcLean Oval into a lively festival of fun, music, food and activity all in the build-up to the match kicking-off at 2.00pm kick-off.

Glens play out competitive in-house fixture

Sat, 19/07/2025 - 16:51

Glentoran stepped up preparations for the 2025/26 campaign with a competitive internal fixture at the BetMcLean Oval on Saturday afternoon, as two Glentoran XI sides, managed by Paddy McCourt and Tim McCann, faced off in an entertaining encounter in aid of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.

First Team Manager Declan Devine observed from the stands as his coaching staff took charge of two evenly matched sides in an open and high-tempo game, which saw McCourt’s XI run out 3–2 winners.

Glentoran XI v Glentoran XI at the BetMcLean Oval

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 17:00

Glentoran will host a competitive Glentoran XI v Glentoran XI match at the BetMcLean Oval this Saturday (kick-off: 1pm) as part of our continued preparations for the 2025/26 season.

The fixture replaces the previously scheduled friendly against Cliftonville, which was cancelled by our opponents. With no suitable replacement available at short notice, the club has opted to stage an internal match, providing players with a valuable opportunity to build match fitness and stake their claim for a starting place ahead of the new campaign.

Glentoran appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Wed, 16/07/2025 - 09:32

Glentoran Football Club has appointed Ross Strathearn as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

The senior appointment marks a significant step in the club’s off-field development and the delivery of Glentoran’s long-term commercial strategy.

Ross will be responsible for driving the club’s commercial growth, with a focus on expanding revenue streams and developing a strong and diverse partnership portfolio that supports sustainable success across all areas of the club.

Glens continue pre-season preparations with win at Wilgar Park

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 21:56

Glentoran continued their pre-season schedule with a 4–2 victory over Dundela in Tuesday night’s friendly fixture at Wilgar Park.

The match began with a minute’s silence in memory of former physio and lifelong supporter George Magill, respectfully observed by both teams and supporters.

After a bright start that saw Pat Hoban and Jordan Jenkins combine well, Dundela took the lead midway through the first half with a finish that squirmed under Andrew Mills in the Glens goal. Despite chances for Jenkins, Palmer, Amos, Wightman and Burt, the Glens went into the break trailing.

Callan Farley signs contract extension

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 10:19

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to confirm that talented young defender Callan Farley has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at the club until the end of the 2025/26 season.

A graduate of the Glentoran Academy and the Club’s Elite Scholarship Programme, the 19-year-old enjoyed a highly successful loan spell at Warrenpoint Town during the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.

Ryan Cooney completes move to Glentoran

Mon, 14/07/2025 - 14:50

Glentoran Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of former Crewe Alexandra right-back Ryan Cooney on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old defender arrives at the BetMcLean Oval on a two-year contract and is the club’s fifth new arrival of the summer transfer window.

The Manchester-born defender joins Liam Burt, Jordan Stewart, Pat Hoban and Daniel Larmour as the latest addition to a Glentoran squad being shaped by manager Declan Devine to challenge for silverware in the 2025/26 season.

Glentoran pays tribute to George Magill

Mon, 14/07/2025 - 08:37

Glentoran Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former physio and lifelong supporter, George Magill.

A widely respected figure across Irish League football, George served Glentoran with distinction for many years, most notably under managers Tommy Jackson, Roy Coyle and Scott Young.

He was a key part of the club’s backroom staff during some of our most successful periods, including the iconic 1987/88 double-winning season. He retired in 2015, bringing to a close decades of service to the Glens.

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