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The Irish Football Association’s new Education and Heritage Centre
has been officially opened.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill and
Northern Ireland goalkeeping legend Pat Jennings
cut the ribbon at the centre within the National
Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.
The facility tells the unique story of Northern
Ireland football using a variety of media, interactive
displays and key artefacts from the 1880s to the
present day.
Visitors are able to relive the atmosphere of
famous nights, gain insights into the drama on and
off the pitch and feel the rush of emotions shared
by everyone inside the stadium - win, lose or draw.
Irish FA President David Martin said: “The
creation of our Education and Heritage Centre
at the National Football Stadium presents
a fantastic opportunity for the Irish Football
Association to showcase much of the 136-year
history of the game here.
“From the Irish Challenge Cup and its first winners
Moyola Park FC through to the present day and the
exploits of our national team at Euro 2016, there is
nostalgic coverage. The
British Championship Trophy has remained in
Northern Ireland’s possession as we were the last
winners in 1984 and it is on display.
“I would urge our fans, and even those with just a
passing interest in the game, to visit the centre. I
am confident they will be impressed.”
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill and Northern Ireland goalkeeping
legend Pat Jennings cut the ribbon at the new Education and Heritage Centre.
Pat Jenning
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