The winners of this year’s McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards have been crowned following the national awards ceremony, which took place at Belfast City Hall.
The annual awards, which celebrate 24 years in Northern Ireland this year, recognise the work and commitment of football clubs and volunteers who give up their time and make a long-lasting impact on young people and communities across Northern Ireland.
The event was supported by a number of politicians, including Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Andrew McCormick.
This year’s winners of awards in Northern Ireland were:
Amateur Club of the Year - Fivemiletown United, Co Tyrone
Football Restaurant of the Year - McDonald’s Crescent Link, Derry-Londonderry
Young Volunteer of the Year - Jessica Bell (Antrim Town Women and Girls)
Futsal Award - CJ Jones (Afrimeripean Futsal Club, Craigavon)
Football for All Award - Ards FC Inclusion
Volunteer of the Year - Neil Megaw (Richhill AFC, Co Armagh)
Junior Club of the Year - Bangor Swifts Juniors
Wes Gregg Coach of the Year - Samantha Greer (Antrim Town Women and Girls)
People’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Football - Colin Caswell (Lisburn Youth)
2024 Winners
