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MacBlair Unveiled as Official Builders’ Merchant Partner of the Irish Football Association

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Macnaughton Blair Ltd

9th Apr 2025

Northern Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants named as official builders merchant partner of the Irish Football Association, the Irish FA Foundation and the Northern Ireland national teams.

MacBlair, Northern Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, has today announced a partnership with the Irish Football Association, the Irish FA Foundation and the Northern Ireland national teams.

Through this partnership, MacBlair also becomes the title partner of the Irish FA Foundation’s People & Clubs programme and the MacBlair Building Support Fund.

The MacBlair Building Support Fund in collaboration with the Irish FA, will directly support clubs through the provision of building materials for projects such as upgrading clubhouses, enhancing pitches, or improving facilities.

Additionally, MacBlair is launching a Club Support Fund, which will provide more general funding to help clubs with essential needs such as equipment, kit sponsorship, and other day-to-day operational costs.

MacBlair Managing Director Alan Wright said: “We are proud to partner with the Irish FA and strengthen our commitment to local communities across Northern Ireland. At MacBlair, we believe in making a real impact, and through the MacBlair Support Funds, we’re excited to help clubs enhance their facilities and create lasting benefits for grassroots football.”

Stephen Bogle, Head of Commercial Operations at the Irish FA, said: “Partnering with MacBlair reflects our shared commitment to supporting football at a grassroots level. The MacBlair Support Funds will provide vital assistance to clubs across Northern Ireland, helping them to grow, thrive, and continue serving their communities. We’re proud to work with a partner that understands the power of football to create lasting, positive change.”

Applications for the Funds are now open through the IFA and MacBlair websites.

https://www.macblair.com/macblair-ifa-building-support-fund