Digital Media Officer Wanted!

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Ballyclare Comrades FC is looking for someone to help with the growth of our digital & social media content.

You will be working closely with the Digital Media Manager, helping to plan and produce engaging digital content.
You will operate and capture high quality footage on your digital camera which will be used on various platforms across the club.
You will be creating aesthetically pleasing audio-visuals, ensuring that framing composition and focus is kept to a high standard.
The role will involve attending matches on Saturday afternoons as well as training during the week, capturing content and working with the media team to edit and distribute content online.

This is a voluntary role and previous experience is not essential (although previous experience is beneficial).
Your own equipment is a huge plus.
What is required, is that you have a willingness to learn and develop with the assistance of the team and have a genuine interest in camera operations, digital content creation and Ballyclare Comrades FC.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a keen interest in photography/videography and wants to develop transferrable digital marketing skills, within their local community football club.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Comrades, email your expression of interest and CV to [email protected] to apply!

Ciaran Heggarty signs for the Comrades!

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Ballyclare Comrades is delighted to announce the signing of forward Ciaran Heggarty.

Ciaran is the latest of Paul Harbinson’s new recruits at Dixon Park, joining from amateur league side Larne Tech Old Boys.

The forward came up through the ranks in his hometown, Larne, where he started his playing days at Larne Youth before going on to play for Larne FC & Larne Olympic. Most recently, Heggarty has been playing at Larne Tech Old Boys after spending two years out of the game following an injury.

“I’m delighted to sign for the club,” Ciaran Heggarty said. “I’m raring for the season to start and am really looking forward to the challenge ahead.”

Delighted to recruit the attacker, Paul Harbinson added,

“I’m really pleased we’ve got Ciaran on board. He is an exciting talent who has already shown that he will be a huge asset for the coming season.”

Welcome to the Comrades, Ciaran!

Ciaran will wear the number 18 shirt this season, you can sponsor the forward here.

SCOUTS WANTED for opposition and player analysis

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Ballyclare Comrades FC is looking to recruit 1st Team Scouts for opposition and player analysis.

The role will involve attending local games on Saturday afternoons/midweek fixtures and completing comprehensive reports on opposition and players.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the local game and experience/background in scouting.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Comrades, email [email protected] for more information and to apply!

Ballyclare Comrades 2021/22 NIFL Championship fixtures released

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The 2021/22 NIFL Championship fixtures are out!

We’ll open the campaign at Dixon Park where we host Ballinamallard United before making the trips to Institute and Annagh United in the following week.

Our festive schedule sees us making the away trip to Newry City on 27th December before hosting Annagh United at Dixon Park on New Year’s Day.

The run-in before the split takes us away to Dundela on 19th March with our final game before the split being at Dixon Park facing Newry City.

All fixtures are subject to change and more details will be provided in due course.

Richard Purcell and Matty Evans sign for the Comrades

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Richard Purcell (centre) and Matty Evans (left) sign for the Comrades as we strengthen our goalkeeping team.

Richard joins the Goalkeeping team having previously come through the ranks of his home town club, Coleraine FC.

Michael Dougherty, who worked with Richard over 4 years within the SchoolBoy & Club NI International set up, acted swiftly following the release of Ben McCauley.

“Richard is a GK who I’ve known for a long time,” our Head of Goalkeeping added. “He has an exceptional development background & I am delighted to be able to bring him to Ballyclare.”

Matty joins the club from crusaders & has been recruited to further enhance the goalkeeping department

“I have worked very closely with Matty over the past year within the NIFL elite scholarship programme at Windsor Park. A young , exciting & ambitious talent who will further strengthen our goalkeeping options at Ballyclare”

Richard will wear the number 19 shirt, while Matty will wear number 13.

Ballyclare Comrades sign Josh McGreevy

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Exciting young talent, Josh Mcgreevy, joins the Comrades following spells with PSNI and Carrick Rangers.

The 20 year-old centre forward will add a new dimension to our, already exciting, attacking lineup.

“Josh has enormous potential,” Paul Harbinson said. “He’s an exciting young prospect that will develop at the club and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”

Josh will wear the number 15 shirt.

Welcome Chris Ramsey! Experienced Irish League defender joins the Comrades

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We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced Irish League defender, Chris Ramsey.

Chris brings a wealth of experience to the club after playing at the highest level in the country over the past decade with Cliftonville, Larne, Portadown and most recently, Carrick Rangers.

“I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,” Paul Harbinson said. “He knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level in this country and I have been really impressed with all our talks and the ambition he has shown to take us to the next level.”

Chris will wear the number 6 shirt this season.

NIFL to supply Ballyclare Comrades with new defibrillator

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The NI Football League can reveal that all member clubs including Ballyclare Comrades will be provided with life-saving defibrillators ahead of the new season. 

Following the distressing events at Euro 2020 in Denmark, a risk assessment by the NIFL Board outlined a desire to protect all our clubs to potentially help save the life of someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest. 

As a result, new defibrillators will be provided to 41 clubs within the NI Football League membership, including all teams in the Premiership, Championship, Premier Intermediate League and Women’s Premiership.  

NIFL Chairman Gerard Lawlor said;

“The role of the NI Football League is not just to govern but to serve and protect our membership, and this is an important service that we can offer to our clubs to protect players, supporters and staff.”

“Everyone in football got a real shock at the events in Denmark a few weeks ago, so if this project saves one life over a period of time, we simply can’t put a value on that.” 

“The health and welfare of the people connected with our clubs is paramount and sincere thanks to my colleagues on the NIFL Board for their support in delivering this vital support.”