{"id":561109,"date":"2025-11-10T09:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/561109\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T09:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:27:14","slug":"dedicated-lurgan-footballer-set-to-represent-ni-on-international-stage-armagh-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/561109\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dedicated\u2019 Lurgan footballer set to represent NI on \u2018international stage\u2019 \u2013 Armagh I"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A \u201cdedicated\u201d young Lurgan<\/a> footballer has been given a \u201conce-in-a-lifetime opportunity\u201d to represent Northern Ireland in Barcelona next year.<\/p>\n

Eight-year-old Jackson Quinn plays for Lurgan Celtic and GAA for St. Paul\u2019s Lurgan. He has a \u201cpassion for football\u201d and his hard work and dedication have now resulted in him being selected for the Northern Ireland football team (Under 9\u2019s) to represent them in The Barcelona Experience football tournament.<\/p>\n

Expressing his pride, his dad, Declan Quinn said: \u201cThis is an amazing achievement and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Jackson to showcase his talent on the international stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis dedication, hard work, and passion for football have earned him this incredible opportunity \u2014 and now he has the chance to wear the shirt with pride!\u201d<\/p>\n

However, the trip does come with significant costs. To help ensure Jackson is able to enjoy the experience to the fullest, the family are now engaged in a fundraising effort to help cover training expenses, flights, accommodation, and travel costs associated with the tournament.<\/p>\n

Added Declan: \u201cWe are asking for the support of our community, friends, and local businesses to help make Jackson\u2019s dream a reality.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusinesses also have the opportunity to sponsor him in a way that places their company or brand logo on his shirt. Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference in helping him represent both Lurgan Celtic and Northern Ireland with pride in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

\u201cJackson\u2019s hard work, sportsmanship, and love for the game truly embody what grassroots football is all about \u2014 and with your help, he can take this next big step in his football journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Declan has launched a GoFundMe page to help collate funds with a humble target of just \u00a3200 and thanks to the generosity of the local community they have already surpassed their halfway mark.<\/p>\n

Click here to help Jackson on his way to the international stage!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


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