Final details of Belfast function confirmed

[Northern Ireland Hibby]

Bigger than ever Hibby celebration for Belfast

Hibs legend Pat Stanton is bound for Belfast as part of a Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club celebration in his honour.

The Tribute to Pat Stanton event, to be held on Friday June 1st, will draw Hibs fans from across the UK and Ireland to the city.

Thanks to Hibs’ increasing profile in Northern Ireland, a growing supporters’ club membership and the success of previous local events, ticket sales have passed all expectations and organisers expect to sell out their 175-capacity social club function hall.

This will make the celebration Northern Ireland Hibs’ biggest annual event to date. It follows a Tribute to Lawrie Reilly function last year, and a Tribute to Eddie Turnbull event in 2005. The celebration in Eddie Turnbull’s honour raised £800 for the Hibernian Former Players' Association.

The informal event starts at 7.30pm in a social club close to Belfast city centre and will feature entertainment including a live band, a raffle/ auction of Hibs items in aid of Northern Ireland Hibs funds and a collection in aid of the Dnipro orphanage appeal.

Guests will also have a chance to meet a number of very special guests, with more details to be announced closer to the event.

Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club Chairman Ned Kelly urged those who want to attend to buy their tickets while they are still available: “We noticed that advance orders, from those who had been across to our previous functions, were pouring in before our tickets were even printed.

“We certainly appreciate the support, and would point out that, due to the buzz which is surrounding this year’s event, there’s never been a better time for a Hibby to make the first trip across.

“Of course, it’s an incredible honour for us to pay tribute to Pat. We’ll be working hard to make sure that he - and all our guests - have a night to remember,” he said.

The HSA-affiliated Northern Ireland Hibs Supporters’ Club - or nihibs.com - was founded in 2001 and meets regularly for TV games, trips to Easter Road, player presentations and social events.

Tickets cost just £5 and are now available, contact
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for details. Raffle/ auction prizes are very welcome.

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[TattooedHibee]

Bring it on!
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[ForzaFred]

Congratulations to the NI branch for this latest venture.

It is pleasing to see that this group of fans are giving ex players some kind of tangible recognition for their loyalty and service.

Pat is an excellent choice and I'm sure it will be a great night.

[Northern Ireland Hibby]

Originally Posted by ForzaFred
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Congratulations to the NI branch for this latest venture.

It is pleasing to see that this group of fans are giving ex players some kind of tangible recognition for their loyalty and service.

Pat is an excellent choice and I'm sure it will be a great night.

Thanks Fred
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Appreciate it.