Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is set to honour Coleraine FC’s historic season with a special family-friendly celebration in Coleraine town centre.
The event follows a Notice of Motion proposed by Alderman Mark Fielding and seconded by Councillor Tanya Stirling, calling on the Council to formally recognise the achievements of Ruaidhri Higgins’ Irish Cup-winning side.
Plans are now underway for the celebration, organised in partnership with Coleraine Connect (formerly Coleraine BID), which will take place on Saturday July 4 in the town centre.
The event will provide supporters and residents with an opportunity to celebrate the club’s success and recognise the players, management and staff behind a memorable campaign.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins said: “The Irish Cup victory was a proud moment not only for Coleraine Football Club but for the entire Borough.
“I thank my Council colleagues, Alderman Mark Fielding for proposing the Motion and Councillor Tanya Elder for seconding it – it is a wonderful chance for us all to celebrate.
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for supporters, families and the wider community to come together and celebrate an achievement that has brought so much joy and pride to the town.”
Coleraine Connect Chairman, Johnny Fielding added: “As Chair of Coleraine Connect and a proud supporter of Coleraine FC, I’m delighted that, together with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Coleraine FC, we have been able to organise this special event to celebrate the fantastic achievement of winning the Irish Cup.
“This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and recognise the team’s success, alongside the supporters who backed them throughout the season, before we look ahead to the new campaign.
“In the lead-up to the final, we saw an incredible sense of togetherness across Coleraine, with businesses and residents proudly showing their support. It created a real community spirit and showed what can be achieved when we come together.
“We have a fantastic day planned, and I would encourage everyone to join the celebrations and support our local businesses while they are in town. I look forward to seeing everyone as we mark a memorable moment in the club’s history."
Coleraine Football Club’s Chief Executive Officer, Dale Pryde-MacDonald went on: “We are absolutely delighted to have this event taking place in the Town Centre. Our thanks to Alderman Mark Fielding and Councillor Tanya Elder for proposing the event and to our new Mayor Dawn Huggins, the Council Team and Coleraine Connect for making it a reality.
"There is no doubt that our Cup success was only possible with the incredible backing from our local community, and to now have this event recognising the efforts of everybody who supported us is truly humbling for the club and we look forward to what will be a memorable day.
“We hope that this event can be a day where players, staff, supporters and the community can come together to celebrate a unified effort to lift the Irish Cup, but it is also a chance to set the tone for what we hope will be another exciting season in 2026/27."
Further details about the day's timetable of events will be announced soon
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for supporters, families and the wider community to come together and celebrate an achievement that has brought so much joy and pride to the town.” Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins