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Belfast Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
All the action from Windsor Park as Linfield and Dungannon Swifts lock horns in Charity Shield
LIVE | It's a clash of the League champions and Irish Cup winners at Windsor Park as Linfield and Dungannon Swifts face off in the Charity Shield. With the 2025/26 season kicking-off in earnest with this contest in support of Action Mental Health, David Healy and Rodney McAree will be hoping their respective sides can get off on the front foot with European assignments forthcoming for both clubs.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What channel is Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts tonight? TV and live stream info for Charity Shield clash
It's the annual season curtain raiser as Irish Premiership champions Linfield take on Irish Cup winners Dungannon Swifts in the NIFL Charity Shield in partnership with Action Mental Health. With both sides gearing up for the start of their respective campaigns in Europe this is the perfect competitive warm-up. Advertisement The Blues lifted a record 57th league title last season but it has been a quiet summer in the transfer market to date with Sean Brown their only arrival to date while the likes of Joel Cooper, Stephen Fallon, Darragh McBrien and Ethan Devine have all left Windsor Park. READ MORE: Conor Bradley lost for words following death of 'incredible person' Diogo Jota READ MORE: Paddy McCourt's nephew looks set for move to Championship club The Swifts have also lost two key players following their historic cup win with Dean Curry retiring and John McGovern heading to Shamrock Rovers, but Rodney McAree has brought in Sean McAllister, Mal Smith, Peter Maguire, Tiernan Kelly and McBrien. Advertisement It's all set to be an intriguing clash this evening as competitive football returns. Here's more info on the game and how you can watch it. When and where is the game? Linfield vs Dungannon Swifts is at Windsor Park on Friday night, July 4. What time is kick-off? The game kicks off at 7.45pm. How can I watch it? The game is not being shown on any television channels, however it is being broadcast live via the NI Football League YouTube channel here. What they said... 'Dungannon are a good footballing side who keep the ball well and play good football. They're a team that does well at Windsor Park, as we saw in the Irish Cup Final, so they'll not be scared to come here and play their normal game. Fair play to them for winning the Irish Cup, I don't think anyone predicted that at the start of the season. But all players in this league now exactly how good Dungannon are, because we see them up close in the league.' Advertisement KIRK MILLAR, Linfield "There's something to play for there which is a bit of a bonus in pre-season. It's not just a friendly, there's something after the game that you can get your hands on, another bit of silverware. Whether it be the Charity Shield or not, it'll be a competitive game, which is good for the lads, it's a bit of a bonus. And then we play Linfield on matchday one so we'll be able to feel each other out and see how we fare in the first game of the season." KEALAN DILLON, Dungannon Swift
Belfast Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Fundraising duo set to complete 1,200 marathons between them in Belfast this weekend
The pair will also be raising funds for two vital charities in the process. Set to run his 800th marathon is Portstewart man, Eugene 'Oggie' Winters, who will be raising funds for Action Mental Health. Meanwhile, Banbridge runner Elaine McAnulty is will mark the city marathon as her 400th venture, as she fundraises for Cancer Focus. Having just ran the London Marathon last week, Eugene's aim was to run 800 marathons in 800 weeks, and he's personally donating £800 for the mental health support charity. The local marathon will also take place on his 68th birthday. Last year at the local marathon, Eugene achieved his 250th sub four hour marathon for the charity. Then, his marathon count stood at 640. At the Donadea 50k Ultra Irish Championship in the 60-plus category, Eugene walked away a champion with a time of four hours 27, winning the race. He also won in the same category at the Westport Marathon where he got a time of 3:47. Eugene has travelled the world to meet his goal for the charity. He has previously ran the Paris, Seville and Istanbul Marathon. In addition, he has also completed numerous marathons in the space of mere months. The Portstewart runner even completed 10 marathons in 10 days in Surrey, England. 'I feel quite blessed and lucky that I am fit enough to always qualify for the bigger major marathons,' said Eugene. 'I take each day at a time and while I train on a daily basis and keep myself at optimum fitness, I'm realistic about my goals and how I may achieve them. 'I started running when I was 55 years of age and did my first marathon on my 55th birthday, which was at the Belfast City Marathon in 2012. 'I had no prior sporting history before this time, not even in my school days. 'I know how important exercise in general is for mental health; it's great for mind, body and soul. Aside of my accomplishments. 'If I can encourage others to make sport a part of their lives, even in a small way, I will have achieved my greatest goal of all. 'We all need encouragement, it's just that important; runners share and help one another, and I'm often asked how I do it. 'To this day other runners and bystanders all give me the inspiration to keep going.' Set to undertake her 400th marathon this Sunday, Elaine has also travelled the world completing a series of marathons, including in the heat of the Bahamas. 'All I am thinking about is getting out there and having fun,' said Elaine. 'The Belfast City Marathon can be just as enjoyable as the New York marathon, it's all about the atmosphere and making your family proud. 'We like to have fun and dress up for Belfast, so if you see any Mickey or Minnie Mouse's on the course, be sure to give us a cheer. 'I have been proud to fundraise for Cancer Focus NI over the past number of years. 'I am always delighted to see everyone at the charity's cheering station, spurring me on as I make my way around the route. 'The achievement of completing my 400th marathon will be made sweeter knowing I have made a difference to local people on their cancer journey. 'I would encourage any runner who was thinking about supporting a charity to give it a go, it's still not too late and it can make crossing that finish line all the more meaningful. 'It's so important to enjoy the experience and not to put too much pressure on yourself about timings and sticking to a specific plan. 'Anything can happen on the day; the most important things is to have fun. 'The atmosphere is electric and the support from the local community across Belfast is unbelievable, it really helps get you across the finish line.' Events Manager at Cancer Focus NI, James Barbour, said: 'Elaine has been a long time supporter of Cancer Focus NI taking part in our toughest events, always with a smile on her face. 'We are in awe of everything she has accomplished, and we can't thank her enough for using this once in a lifetime achievement to raise vital funds for our charity. 'We will be cheering you on from start to finish. 'The stark reality is that one in two people in Northern Ireland will receive a cancer diagnosis. 'Support from local people like Elaine, helps us to continue offering essential support services like counselling and family support to local people in need.'
