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Ricky Watts (right) of KP Snacks (NI) and Neil Larmour of Green Field Marketing are offering Northern Ireland snack lovers the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to next year’s Super Bowl LXI, along with a crisp £5,000 cash to spend, as part of a campaign from the UK’s number one ridged crisp brand McCoy’s to celebrate its third season as Official Savoury Snacks Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in the UK and Ireland. From now until November 8, McCoy’s is running a massive on-pack promotion offering shoppers a chance to win NFL tickets, 25 Samsung 50-inch 4K TVs, and more than 250 cash prizes of £100 – as well as the TOP PRIZE of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 61st Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 14, 2027. Not only that, McCoy’s has also launched two new limited-edition NFL-inspired flavours - Hot Kick Ketchup and Yellow Mustard - to give NI customers a real taste of America.placeholder image

NI snack lovers could win a trip to the Super Bowl with McCoy’s

Pictured at Tramore Style Evening are Most Stylish winner Valerie McDonagh, wearing a headpiece that was the crowning glory and is by Millinery by Mel, her light pink dress from Coast, her burgundy Coach bag and burgundy Toni Bianco shoes. Judge Louisa Murphy and Bill Comerford from Rathgormack, and Veronica Murphy from Wexford, and Aoife Hennessy and Laura Brevin were fourth and fifth runners-up with event MC Shona Lyons from BEAT, Most Stylish event sponsor Waterford Castle represented by Finn Walsh, and Chair of Tramore Racecourse Karl Casey. The Most Stylish competition was sponsored by Waterford Castle Resort and formed part of the Tramore August Racing Festival. Photo: Patrick Browne.placeholder image

Tramore style evening celebrates a day of fashion, racing and standout style

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HOWZAT! (l-r) Ricky Watts and John Baxter of KP Snacks (NI) are giving cricket clubs across Northern Ireland the chance to run away with a £1,000 cash prize towards much needed cricket gear and equipment, as part of a campaign to support the company’s long-standing partnership with this summer’s blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. Exclusive to Northern Ireland, local clubs are invited to email kpsnacksni@duffyrafferty.com and explain, in no more than 500 words, why they deserve to win £1,000 and how they would propose using the money to benefit their club or develop cricket in their area. Closing date for entries is 12 noon on Sunday August 16th, 2026. As Official Team Partner of The Hundred, KP Snacks is also running a nationwide on-pack promotion giving shoppers the chance to win a Grand Prize of £20,000 as well as daily cash and cricket prizes until August 22. The Hundred is an action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names from around the world, with eight women's and men's teams competing from July 21 until August 16.placeholder image

NI cricket clubs urged to make ‘pitch’ for £1,000 KP Snacks prize

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Makerfield, celebrates after his swearing-in at the Houses of Parliament on June 22, 2026 in London, England. Last week Andy Burnham won 54% of the vote in the Makerfield by-election, paving his way to return to Westminster as an MP and challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)placeholder image

The Westminster government has zero interest in agriculture

Brand-new exterior signage installed and illuminated at The O2 Belfast. The major 10-year naming rights agreement has seen Belfast’s iconic Landmark Millennium Project officially become The O2 Belfast, signalling the beginning of a new era for live events, sports, leisure, and visitor experiences across Northern Ireland and beyond.placeholder image

The O2 Belfast is here: A new era for Northern Ireland’s premier destination

Barista Bar recently sponsored the Lisburn Rovers Junior team kits as they travelled to the ESF Festival of Football in Ayr.placeholder image

Community partnership brews as Barista Bar supports local football club

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Rugby legends tackle scrumcious line up at The Plough in Hillsborough

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Planning permission granted for new Leisure Development

Overall girls' winner - Pictured is Girl’s Race winner Sadhbh Callan (L) from Broadbridge Primary School, Eglinton, alongside Flahavan’s representative James Whelan at the final of the Flahavan’s Primary School Cross Country Leagueplaceholder image

Young NI athletes shine at Flahavan’s Cross Country League Final

Lisburn-based company Mercury Security & Facilities Management (MSFM) has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Northern Cricket Union (NCU) Senior Leagues. MSFM will enjoy exclusive naming rights across NCU’s senior leagues in a three-year partnership that will see all competitions rebranded under the Mercury name – including the Men’s Premier League, Sections 1, 2 and 3, the Women’s Premier League and Women’s Senior League Section 1. Launching the new sponsorship at Stormont are (centre) NCU Chief Executive Callum Atkinson and Mercury Managing Director Liam Cullen, with representatives from the winners of last season’s NCU senior leagues (l-r) Emma McMurray (Waringstown Cricket Club), Vijay Santhanam (Dunmurry CC), Andrew McCavera (Saintfield CC), Prince Sharma (Carrickfergus CC), Cade Carmichael (Instonians CC) and April Linton (Instonians CC).placeholder image

Northern Cricket Union secures new Senior Leagues sponsorship deal with Mercury

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Alliance Amateur Swim Club wins £1,000 sports grant from Hafner’s Sausages

Five local sports clubs, including Alliance Amateur Swim Club, have each been awarded £1,000 through the Hafner’s Sausages Sports Fund 2025.

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Pictured at the launch of a four-year sponsorship partnership between Stena Line and Special Olympics Ireland are (left to right): Lucy Hayles, Ashwen Maliyakal, Master Mark Roberts and Sam Hayes.placeholder image

Stena Line launches new four-year partnership with Special Olympics Ireland

Ricky Watts (right) of KP Snacks (NI) and Neil Larmour of Green Field Marketing are offering Northern Ireland snack lovers the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to next year’s Super Bowl LX, as part of a campaign from leading crisp brand McCoy’s to kick off its second season as Official Savoury Snacks Partner of the National Football League (NFL) in the UK and Ireland. The UK’s number one ridged crisp brand is running a massive on-pack promotion offering local shoppers a chance to win official NFL merchandise, cash prizes and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium, California, on February 8, 2026. Not only that, McCoy’s is also launching two new limited-edition NFL-inspired flavours - Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Wings and Secret Burger Sauce - to give Northern Ireland customers a real taste of America.placeholder image

It’s crunch time as McCoy’s scores big with NFL deal

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Popular Belfast pizza group Pizza Crew is celebrating a sizzling new partnership as the Official Pizza Partner of the Belfast Giants for the 2025/26 Elite Ice Hockey League season. Celebrating the news is Pizza Crew founder, Ciaran Kelly (seated) with (l to r) Belfast Giants players, Garrett McFadden, Patrick Grasso, Bo Hanson, Pizza Crew and Belfast Giants superfan, Theo McAdorey, and Reid Irwin from the Belfast Giants.placeholder image

Local favourite signs on as Belfast Giants’ official pizza partner

Following unprecedented success at youth level on the field this season, Lisburn Cricket Club is now celebrating off the field with news that it has just been awarded a £1,000 grant in an exclusive Northern Ireland competition run by KP Snacks (NI). The cash award is part of a campaign to mark KP Snacks’ sponsorship of the summer’s blockbuster cricket tournament The Hundred and comes hot on the heels of a successful season that saw Lisburn’s U13, U15 and U17 boys’ and girls’ teams all reach their respective finals, six in total - the first time a club has achieved this level of success at underage level in the history of the NCU (Northern Cricket Union). Ricky Watts from KP Snacks (NI) joined Lisburn CC’s Director of Cricket Jonathan Waite and youth players Harry Walker, Rebecca Lowe, Grace Wilson and Alex Magee to congratulate them and hand over the all-important cheque for £1,000 which will go towards supporting the club’s cross-community primary schools engagement programme this winter and spring.placeholder image

Lisburn Cricket Club scores hundred success

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What time is AEW Dynamite starting this week?

The cookery session was joined by GCFC first team players, including Scotland internationals Lisa Evans and Abi Harrison, Finland international Sofia Määttä, and Ukraine international Nicole Kozlovaplaceholder image

Glasgow City FC celebrates women’s football with ‘Eat to Compete’ Nutrition Day

Timeless Toni Storm and many more will be on our screens this week, with ITV4 and ITVX once again screening the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.placeholder image

What time is AEW Dynamite screening in the UK this week?

Your preview ahead of the final AEW Dynamite episode before the next ‘elite’ pay-per-view: AEW All Out.

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Who is Mark Kerr, the subject of Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine

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Sashes and Second Chances: Largy Texas’s New Chapter

John Cena and Cody Rhodes come face-to-face before their WWE Undisputed Championship street fight taking place this weekend on this evening's WWE SmackDown.placeholder image

UK star time and matches confirmed for WWE Friday Night Smackdown

John Cena marks his final SummerSlam appearance this weekend, as he defends the WWE Undisputed Championship in a street fight against former champion Cody Rhodes.placeholder image

WWE SummerSlam 2025: UK start times and matches confirmed each night

Your new United States champion, Solo Sikoa, is set to appear on WWE Smackdown this evening alongside his cronies - including Tala Tonga (right), who made his debut at WWE Night of Champions 2025.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: UK start time, segments announced and your next PLE

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Huge summer of women's cricket sees England Women hosting India and the return o...

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Live Here Love Here – ‘Connecting Communities’ roadshow is live

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Freestyle star Jay Rosa to perform at Soccer Aid 2025 Fanzone at Old Trafford

It's another busy weekend for wrestling fans, with WWE Smackdown this evening, WWE Money In The Bank 2025 tomorrow and WWE Worlds Collide shortly before the PLE.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: UK start time, matches and how to watch Worlds Collide

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Don’t let the rain get in the way of outdoor cooking – pop up an umbrella!

The Street Profits defend their WWE Tag Team gold this evening against Fraxion, while more Money In The Bank qualifying matches will take place on WWE Smackdown!placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: matches announced, UK start time and SNME card

Who is set to join the likes of Solo Sikoa, Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley as Money In The Bank participants?

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WWE Smackdown this evening sees the start of several qualifying matches for the next WWE PLE, Money In The Bank 2025.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and Money In The Bank 2025 details

John Cena is set to appear on the final WWE Smackdown before WrestleMania 41.placeholder image

WWE Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced for April 18 2025

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WWE WrestleMania 41 betting odds ahead of this weekend’s event

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Andy Robertson reunites with 'inspirational' mentor

Since its inception in 2020, the Antrim Coast Half Marathon has become an international sensation. The race, which began with just 62 participants, now attracts almost 6000 participants, with world-class athletes travelling from around the world to compete. However, for the race creators, married couple Ruth and James McIlroy from Larne, the race is about more than just running.placeholder image

Couple behind the Antrim Coast Half Marathon share touching origins of the race

Kenny, 32, becomes the youngest President in the history of the organisation and the third consecutive woman to hold the role following Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis.placeholder image

Dame Laura Kenny appointed new Commonwealth Games England president

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Half of Brits not aware of the 50-year ban on women's football

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Find out which teams being added to the new Oodie football collection

As Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council prepares to welcome The 153rd Open to Royal Portrush this July, members of the public are invited to a community open day on Wednesday 19th Februaryplaceholder image

Community engagement event to be held ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

The judges for the 2025 Royal Highland Show have been announced by RHASS. Taking place from 19th – 22nd June 2025 at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, the Show will celebrate the very best of Scotland’s farming, food, and rural life.placeholder image

Judges announced for Royal Highland Show 2025

Ciaran Kelly, Pizza Crew founder, is joined by (l to r) Cillian Gunn (8) from Carryduff GAC All Stars, Aiden Kelly (10) from Carryduff Colts, Caisey Murtagh from St Teresa’s GAC and James Doherty-McMahon (11) from Glendowen FC. Pizza Crew supports eleven football and Gaelic football teams across Northern Ireland by providing football kits, equipment, pizza vouchers, and other support, which amounts to £30K per yearplaceholder image

Pizza Crew invests £30k to support local youth sports teams

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd welcomes The Belfast Giants signing up to the Department’s Share the Road to Zero campaign at the SSE Arena as the winter gets under way. Included with the Minister (from left) are Robert Fitzpatrick, chief executive officer, The Odyssey Trust; Mark Cooper, captain, Belfast Giants, Paul McMahon, chief operating officer, The Odyssey Trust and Steve Thornton, group head of hockey and commercial, The Odyssey Trustplaceholder image

Road safety campaign nets Giant winter sign-up

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Flahavan’s gives young athletes a boost in Athletics NI League

The massive meeting the UFU held confirmed support from local politicians, but this is a problem created at Westminster and it is one that can only be solved there. Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Pressplaceholder image

​The tax plans shows ‘we’re not quite all in this together​’

Celebrating the collective efforts of Lough Erne Resort and Cash For Kids NI that, so far, has resulted in £38,532.22 being raised to combat holiday hunger amongst children are (back row from left): Rachel Prothero, Gareth Byrne, Clare McGimpsey and Nathan Carter. Front row (from left): Jonathan Gallagher, Lexi McKechnie, Barry McCauley and Marion Littleplaceholder image

Lough Erne Resort and Cash for Kids NI raise £38,000+ to combat holiday hunger

Ulster Rugby chief executive Hugh McCaughey and Ireland Internationals Michael Lowry, Nick Timoney and Jacob Stockdale sign up to the Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths by encouraging more responsibility on the roadplaceholder image

Ulster Rugby stars back campaign to reduce road deaths

Lisnaskea's Monaghan Brothers Isuzu is excited to announce it will be sponsoring the kits of two local sports clubs for the upcoming year, showcasing the dealership’s unwavering commitment to promoting the accessibility of sport within its communityplaceholder image

Isuzu dealer Monaghan Brothers to sponsor local wheelchair basketball club

From left to right: Glasgow Warriors Under-20s Fergus Watson, Edinburgh Rugby’s Patrick (Paddy) Harrison, Amber the Highland cow, farmer Euan Sanderson, Glasgow Warriors’ Murphy Walker, and Aileen Marchant, Sport and Community Co-ordinator at QMSplaceholder image

Premium red meat unites Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby in new partnership

Pictured at the launch of The Plough’s (Hillsborough) new shirt sponsorship deal with Lisburn Rugby Football Club (LRFC) are (left to right): Kenny Millen (chair, LRFC), Michael Keating, Captain First XV LRFC, Gareth Gardiner (The Plough) and Michael Knowles, director of rugby, LRFCplaceholder image

The Plough cuts new deal with Lisburn Rugby as club shirt sponsorship unveiled

Following an investment of £500K, Pizza Crew Lisburn was officially opened by Belfast Giants players Scott Conway (front centre left) and Bo Hanson. Pictured with the players at the official opening is Pizza Crew founder, Ciaran Kelly (centre) with residents from Lisburnplaceholder image

New Lisburn Pizza Crew officially opened by Belfast Giants

After a two year wait Ballyclare based trainer Harry Smyth was back in the winners enclosure at his favourite venue. (Pic: Freelance)placeholder image

Ballyclare trainer Harry Smyth is the star of the show at Downpatrick

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Sven-Goran Eriksson: Former England manager dies from cancer aged 76

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ERG generates £200,000 in Community Benefit Fund for local projects

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Aldi's new Olympics Kevin the Carrot eclipsed by other Team GB items

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Athletics Weekly Olympics issue available to buy now

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National World acquires Serious About Rugby League

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Northern Ireland tetrathletes deliver

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