Menu
08/07/2016
NI Fans Receive Award For 'Exemplary Behaviour' During Euro 2016
Northern Ireland supporters have been awarded with the prestigious Medal of the City of Paris for their exemplary behaviour in the city during Euro 2016.
The Mayor of Paris, Madame Anne Hidalgo, awarded the medal to the fans and Jimmy Spratt of the Amalgamation of Official Northern Ireland Supporters' Clubs received it on behalf of all of the supporters.
The award was picked up at the Fanzone beside the Eiffel Tower in the French capital before the France v Germany Euro 2016 semi-final, which France won 2-0.
Mr Spratt was joined at the ceremony by Gill Fraser, Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Paris, as well as Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson and Irish FA President David Martin.
In a letter to Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster, the Mayor said said: "While the practice of international football is, unfortunately, sometimes marred by rudeness, excesses or even violence, Northern Ireland supporters showed us all, to our great benefit, what supporting a country and a sport truly means."
(CD)
The Mayor of Paris, Madame Anne Hidalgo, awarded the medal to the fans and Jimmy Spratt of the Amalgamation of Official Northern Ireland Supporters' Clubs received it on behalf of all of the supporters.
The award was picked up at the Fanzone beside the Eiffel Tower in the French capital before the France v Germany Euro 2016 semi-final, which France won 2-0.
Mr Spratt was joined at the ceremony by Gill Fraser, Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in Paris, as well as Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson and Irish FA President David Martin.
In a letter to Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster, the Mayor said said: "While the practice of international football is, unfortunately, sometimes marred by rudeness, excesses or even violence, Northern Ireland supporters showed us all, to our great benefit, what supporting a country and a sport truly means."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 May 2012
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
Access To Republic Of Ireland Digital TV Channels Confirmed For Northern Ireland
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today.
15 October 2014
Northern Ireland Secures Third Euro Qualifying Win
Northern Ireland's football team secured a record-breaking third win in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign last night via a 2-0 victory over Greece. The result sees Northern Ireland rise two points clear at the top of Group F ahead of Romania, who they play next month.
Northern Ireland Secures Third Euro Qualifying Win
Northern Ireland's football team secured a record-breaking third win in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign last night via a 2-0 victory over Greece. The result sees Northern Ireland rise two points clear at the top of Group F ahead of Romania, who they play next month.
19 May 2003
Northern Ireland businesses favour the euro
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland businesses would vote to join the euro if a referendum were held today, according to a poll conducted by business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as part of its annual survey of business attitudes.
Northern Ireland businesses favour the euro
Almost two-thirds of Northern Ireland businesses would vote to join the euro if a referendum were held today, according to a poll conducted by business advisors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as part of its annual survey of business attitudes.
22 March 2002
Euro safety awards for Northern Ireland
Three local organisations have been recognised at an official ceremony for their efforts in creating a safer and healthier workplace. Maydown Contractors, NTL and Unison (Down Lisburn Trust) joined 34 other organisations from across the UK at an awards ceremony in Edinburgh, where they received a prestigious national Euro Week award.
Euro safety awards for Northern Ireland
Three local organisations have been recognised at an official ceremony for their efforts in creating a safer and healthier workplace. Maydown Contractors, NTL and Unison (Down Lisburn Trust) joined 34 other organisations from across the UK at an awards ceremony in Edinburgh, where they received a prestigious national Euro Week award.
15 December 2011
Cancer Foundation 'Sets New Record'
A leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), has had a record-breaking year reaching more people in Northern Ireland during 2011 than ever before, it revealed today.
Cancer Foundation 'Sets New Record'
A leading local cancer charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), has had a record-breaking year reaching more people in Northern Ireland during 2011 than ever before, it revealed today.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
