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This is when the Irish League fixtures for 2018-19 season will be revealed - and other key dates for your diary

The Irish League promises to be more exciting than ever next season.

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Gareth Bale

Football rumour mill: Bale needs Real Madrid assurances | Liverpool targeting English midfielder | Manchester can sign Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng for £50m | Loftus-Cheek may quit Chelsea to find first-team football | Arsenal finalise £26.35m deal for Serie A star

Real Madrid must give Manchester United target Gareth Bale assurances over playing time if he is to remain with the La Liga club next season, says 28-year-old Wales international's agent. (Sky Sports)
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The 2018 World Cup final will take place in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday July 15.

POLL | Who will win the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia?

The wait is finally over but which country do you think will be crowned world champions in Moscow on July 15?
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Cookstown RBL FC new home at Cookstown High School

Football club delight with new High School deal

Cookstown RBL Football Club are delighted to have secured a 25-year lease to use the quality facilities are Cookstown High School.

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Pictured are Leeds United (featuring James Milner, back row, second right) after defeating Greek side Panathinaikos 4-0 in the 2002 Premier Section final.

FOOTBALL: Leeds United are back at the SuperCupNI

Former Premier champions Leeds United are back at the SuperCupNI.

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Local football attendances continue to rise. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

IRISH LEAGUE: One million fan milestone for NI Football League

The NI Football League celebrated yet another boost in attendances, as during the past season the one millionth supporter made their way through the turnstiles.

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Jonny Evans, Gavin Whyte and Lauren Perry

Local game celebrated at Northern Ireland Football Awards 2018

Local football took centre stage last night in Belfast when the Northern Ireland Football Awards for 2018 were announced at a gala event in the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

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Manchester United fan Samuel Skegness and Celtic supporter Senan Divine

SUPERCUPNI: Green light for Manchester United - Celtic showpiece

Manchester United will face Celtic in a showpiece curtain-raiser to this summer’s SuperCupNI in Coleraine.

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Gerard McKeague (left) and Seamus McKeague, Co Founders of Creagh Concrete, with Victor Leonard, SuperCupNI chairman. The Toomebridge concrete manufacturing company is again giving major backing to this summers international youth football tournament

SUPERCUPNI: Manchester United on a mission to land another title

Manchester United are on a mission at the SuperCupNI this summer.

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Ballinamallard United boss Harry McConkey

PREMIERSHIP: Ballinamallard hoping to make home advantage count against Dungannon

Harry McConkey is hoping for some home help as he continues his Ballinamallard United rescue mission.

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Rangers will make a return to the SuperCupNI this year

SUPERCUPNI: Rangers make a return to youth tournament

Scottish giants Rangers will be returning to the SuperCupNI this summer.

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The Magherafelt Sky Blues team celebrate their win.

FOOTBALL: Stars of the future enjoy Under-8s tournament

It was another busy day at Meadowbank Sports Arena at the weekend with Cathcart’s Centra 2010 and 2011 Development Tournament!

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Dungannon manager Rodney McAree

STANGMORE PARK REACTION: Rodney McAree and Gary Hamilton share their views as Dungannon win 3-2 against Glenavon

Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree was happy to see his side rally to eventually see off Glenavon by the odd goal in five on Friday night.

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Dungannon Swifts' Seanan Clucas was on target against Glenavon.

Dungannon Swifts 3 Glenavon 2: Seanan Clucas earns derby bragging rights with late winner for Dungannon

Dungannon struck late to win a thrilling Mid-Ulster derby.

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Ballymoney United who won the Red Shield.

FOOTBALL: Cathcart’s Centra 2008 Tournament

It was another busy afternoon at Meadowbank on Saturday when we hosted our Cathcart’s Centra 2008 Tournament.

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Dungannon Swifts' Terry McCrory

IRISH LEAGUE REACTION: Dungannon Swifts disappointed to lose at home to Ballymena United

Dungannon assistant manager Terry McCrory said his side had missed the chance to put pressure on those above them in the race for a top six Danske Bank Premiership place.

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Jonathan McMurray scored first for Ballymena United against Dungannon.

Dungannon 2 Ballymena 3: Top six hopes still alive as Ballymena edge Dungannon in a thriller

Ballymena kept alive their top six hopes with a fine win at Dungannon in the Danske Bank Premiership.

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Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland to face Israel in friendly

Northern Ireland will host Israel in a friendly international at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on Tuesday 11 September (kick-off 7.45pm).

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Michael O'Neill at the National Stadium at Windsor Park on Friday having signed a new contract

FOOTBALL: Michael O'Neill signs four year Northern Ireland contract extension

Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year extension to his contract that will see him continue as Northern Ireland senior men's international manager until 2024.

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