NEWS
Instonians win Club Turf Group
One1918 would like to congratulate Instonians, they won the Club Turf Cup yesterday 8 Aug 2010 at Eglinton , beating Limavady. Well done boys!
ONE1918 Northern Ireland Milk Cup Draw 2010!
One1918 is proud to announce their new partnership with County Armagh Milk Cup Teams 2010!! One1918 has paired up with Armagh milk cup association and developed distinguished new products for our Armagh Milk cup players and supporters. Tuesday 27th Of July Armagh Vs Chelsea Good Luck Boys!!!
ONE1918 announce milk cup partnership
One1918 is proud to announce their new partnership with County Armagh Milk Cup Teams ‘10
One1918 has paired up with Armagh milk cup association and developed supreme new products for our Armagh Milk cup players and supporters. Specializing in Football, Rugby, Hockey and Cricket, ONE1918 offers a full range of garments designed in Northern Ireland for the local market. We take pride in our excellent customer service record within tight delivery timeframes.
To order any of the below products download the order form by clicking here and return it to us before 4th June for poloshirts and 25th June for Hoodies, Backpacks, and Waterbottles.
To keep up to date with all the news on the Armagh milk cup team you can visit their website at www.co.armaghmilkcup.btinternet.co.uk
ONE1918 team up with Farm Week
ONE1918 have teamed up with Farm Week to run 2 competitions. We would like to congratulate Kesh Young Farmers Club on winning the 25 free Jerseys for their Club; and there are also further opportunities to win 25 of the Red Farm Week Jersey - see Farm Week for further details.
ONE1918 will also be attending the Balmoral Show on Wednesday 12 May 2010 and will be available to discuss all our products with Young Farmers Clubs attending the Farm Week stand. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on any of the above.
Ulster Hockey Kit Launch
ONE1918, has announced a sponsorship and supply agreement with the Ulster Hockey Union. The new 3 year deal has emerged from a series of meetings between the two organisations that benefits UHU with both a cash injection and Gift of Kit across Junior, U16, U18, U21 and Senior both Mens and Womens.
Speaking ahead of the official launch, Kristine Topping, Sales Manager of ONE1918 said, “This is a fantastic partnership for the ONE1918 brand. To be associated with the largest Hockey association in Northern Ireland offers us the opportunity to showcase the quality of our kits and leisurewear as well as invest at the grassroots level of local hockey. It will allow ONE1918 to demonstrate our ability to deliver quality garments, at affordable prices, within an unmatched timeframe to a fresh and growing market.”
ONE1918, founded in 2009, is part of the O’Neills Sportswear group. Based in Belfast, the company deals in direct sales of sportswear, leisurewear and equipment to clubs, schools and associations. Specialising in Hockey, Football, Rugby and Cricket, ONE1918 offer a full range of garments designed in Northern Ireland for the local market. They pride themselves on an excellent customer service record within tight delivery timeframes.
As part of the agreement the U21 and Senior Interpros Team Kit was officially launched with the help of Mr Kenny Lee, Angela Platt and Nigel McCullough at O’Neills Flagship Store, Belfast on Monday 22nd March, and both the UHU and ONE1918 would like to thank all involved.
Greenisland Ladies Hockey U14s March into Ulster Final
On Sunday 21st March 2010, Greenisland Ladies U14s sponsored by Sainburys, Carrickfergus came up against local rivals Carrick Ladies Under 14s. Knowing that a win would take them to the Ulster Finals for the first time the girls were ready for this match and knew only a win was good enough. Final Score 12-0 to Greenisland.
A fantastic team performance, which secures their place in the Ulster Finals for the first time in the clubs history. Well done girls!
COMMEMORATIVE END OF YEAR HOODIE OFFER
Y.E.S.I.P
On Wednesday 10 March 24 pupils from Jordanstown Schools for the VI & AI, Belfast High, Monkstown College and Hazelwood Integrated College met at Monkstown for the presentation of their new project hoodies by Kristine Topping of One1918 and to take part in a brainstorming day to come up with new ideas for their ongoing YESIP project.
The project is a three year scheme funded by the PEACE III initiative which brings young people from a wide background together to tackle head on issues such as anti-racism, anti-sectarianism and anti exclusion.
The pupils from the four schools have met on several occasions and at the end of the three year project they will have made and produced a DVD which will hopefully be distributed to schools and youth centres across Northern Ireland dealing with these sensitive issues from their own perspectives and experiences. Gareth Adams, Jordanstown Schools
ONE 1918, Announce Sportswear Partnership with Northern Ireland Boys Football Association
ONE1918, has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the Northern Ireland Boys Football Association (NIBFA).
The new 3 year deal has emerged from a series of meetings between the two organisations that will see the introduction of a specially discounted pricing structure for all NIBFA affiliated Teams purchasing ONE1918 Team Kit and Leisurewear.
Speaking ahead of the official launch, Tom Gribben, Sales Manager of ONE1918 said,
“This is a fantastic partnership for the ONE1918 brand. To be associated with the largest boys’ football association in Northern Ireland offers us the opportunity to showcase the quality of our kits and leisurewear as well as invest at the grassroots level of local football. It will allow ONE1918 to demonstrate our ability to deliver quality garments, at affordable prices, within an unmatched timeframe to a fresh and growing market. At the same time we see it as an opportunity for the NIBFA to link up with a new and vibrant local sportswear brand which we believe can help support in their promotion of a professional image for the Association.”
Mr Jim Weir, Secretary, of the NIBFA also commented
“There are huge benefits for all parties within this agreement and we feel that the main beneficiaries will be the clubs within the association and, ultimately, the kids, which was agreed as the key outcome at the beginning of the negotiations by both parties”.
ONE1918, founded in 2009, is part of the O’Neills Sportswear group. Based in Belfast, the company deals in direct sales of sportswear, leisurewear and equipment to clubs, schools and associations.
Specialising in Football, Rugby, Hockey and Cricket, ONE1918 offer a full range of garments designed in Northern Ireland for the local market. They pride themselves on an excellent customer service record within tight delivery timeframes.The Aims and Objectives of the NIBFA are
- To promote, foster and develop in all its aspects the game of Association Football among Boys (outside the jurisdiction of the Education Authorities) in Northern Ireland.
- To assist the mental, moral and physical development of boys through age-group competition.
- To encourage proper attitudes to the game and to promote the highest traditions of sportsmanship consistent with the Olympic ideal.
- To create and maintain the safest possible environment for children and young people to enjoy football. We therefore recommend all Leagues and clubs affiliated to the Association, when forming policies and procedures as part of their rules or constitution, should adopt the “Child Protection Policies and Procedures” as outlined in the booklet issued by the Governing Body of Football in Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association.
As part of the agreement the specially discounted kit for all NIBFA affiliated teams was officially launched with the help of Marty Quinn, Dixie Robinson and Miss Northern Ireland at the recent NIBFA Cup Draw at the Wellington Park Hotel on Monday 22nd February, and both the NIBFA and ONE1918 would like to thank all involved.
ONE1918 Training Packs - Can be manufactured in your Club colourways 16/11/09
See Ad below for full details. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
ONE1918 Personalised Kitbags available for Clubs and Schools 16/11/09
See Ad below for full details. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
Bangor put to the sword by Bloomfield 12/10/09
24 hours of torrential rain didn't dampen the determination and guile of Bloomfield, who returned home to the haven of Orangefield after three weeks on the road to face a Bangor outfit who came to the party with some mixed results behind them.
Reverting back to a 4-4-2- formation Bloomfield set about Bangor in the opening exchanges in a manner that can only be described as Cavalier. They were rewarded 15minutes in when Makkers was felled by a crude challenge 25 yards out. Ryan Hamilton sent a rocket that lifted no more than a foot off the ground, it swerved fiercely, the keeper failed to hold and was hapless to watch the ball bounce into the net. Bloomfield continued to dominate for the next ten minutes. Savage was only called upon a few times to clear his lines. The ball broke down the left to Hamilton, who evaded the Bangor midfield to feed Makkers, beating a man he fed Shields who slid the ball to Kyle who let the ball cross his path before unleashing a bullet of a shot leaving the Bangor keeper no chance. A wonderful team goal that would grace any park. But Bangor rallied and wouldn't lie down. They won a free kick 25 yards out and showed great tenacity, taking it quick to catch Bloomfield out. Savage could do nothing only to watch the ball fly past him and into the net.
Half time: Bloomfield 2 - 1 Bangor.
Bangor came out strong in the second period stretching Murray & McIlvenny in the central area. One such sortie resulted in a corner. It was swung in low, it was slotted home from close range. It was a disappointing concession that should have been cleared, but more importantly it gave Bangor a foothold in the game. Bangor forced Bloomfield into some desperate defending. But with 20 minutes to go the Bloomfield management threw caution to the wind. Bloomfield went 3-4-3.It proved to be a masterstroke. McIlvenny & Shields were replaced by Scott & Feenan, and it paid dividends almost immediately, when Bloomfield forced a corner. Spence sent a teaser in from the left, Big Ryan Huston rose like a gazelle under pressure to head home from 8 yards. Bloomfield took control of the game from then on in. A long clearance from Savage was left to run through the Bangor rear-guard, Feenan was alert to it and kept his composure to slot the ball home. Bloomfield saw the match out and could have added to their total in the dying minutes.
Full time: Bloomfield 4 - 2 Bangor.
Man Of the Match: Ryan Hamilton
Bloomfield From: Savage, Thompson, Mason, Murray, McIlvenny, Hamilton, S Johnston, Makkers, McConnel, K Johstone, Huston, The Hutch, Shields, Feenan, Scott & Spence.
(MATCH REPORT PROVIDED BY ANDREW MCILVENNY)
ONE1918 2009 Xmas stocking filler offer!! 06/10/09
This year ONE1918 are offering our own specially knitted classic 320gms Hoodie with a new two tone fabricated large appliqué School / Club name finish with school or club crest.
- Price including the large appliqué finish is £20.00 (kids) / £23.00 (adults)
- Hoodie colours available in Navy or Black
- Appliqué finish in your School / Club colours
- Minimum order is 25
- Xmas orders needs to be in before Friday 30th October
To help with your internal promotion the ONE1918 design team shall develop, free of charge, a personalized Xmas Hoodie Flyer as per the attachment, with your organisations name and crest on your Hoodie colour choice.
Without any up front financial commitment it couldn’t be any easier to explore a Xmas stocking filler solution and if the promotion is successful it is a great opportunity to develop long term school / club brand awareness within the local and wider community.
If you are interested in this offer please contact us today!
ONE1918 reach the 3rd round of the ‘Coupe de France’ 23/09/09
‘Coupe de France’ (The French F.A. Cup) is an annual competition where small clubs can compete against much larger, sometimes professional, clubs in a competition at national level, giving them the chance to fulfil their dreams of playing against and maybe even defeating, giants such as Olympique Lyonnais and Marseille. For the second year in a row, Neuville Les This played in the third round of the competition, playing against national championship team Tinqueux.
ONE1918 sponsored the team, providing a ONE1918 playing kit for this match with our agent in France, Mr. Didier Piraux, presenting the president of the club with the kit.
The players from Neuville Les This proudly wore their ONE1918 kit on the playing field on Sunday, 20th September. The kit was received by the team with great enthusiasm and appreciation as it was customised specifically to their needs.
Bloomfield Edge Epic Encounter 12/09/09
Bloomfield U16's V SOPYC U16's
Orangefield 12.09.09
As good a conditions that you could possibly expect for this time of year, greeted both B'field & SOPYC on the first day of the SBYL season. Both teams had played out a high scoring draw in a preseason friendly just a few weeks previous, and the masses that gathered O'field to were anticipating a similar goal fest.
The Young Guns, started with a 4-4-2 formation and proceeded to dominate the opening exchanges, going close on a couple of occasions, Feenen produced a good save, and Huston warming the hands of the SOPYC keeper moments later . But as the half progressed the West Belfast outfit grew in confidence, gaining the upper hand and stretching the home teams midfield. A good move down the left saw the SOPYC striker shoot from distance beating Savage, only to see his effort bounce away to safety off the crossbar. That rallied the Young Guns into another gear and reclaim the midfield battle, and mounting a series of attacks of their own, Hamilton was freely advancing in the left channel, and Spence making his debut coming close on a few occassions. The half time whistle blew both teams came in unlucky to score.
Half time 0-0.
Second half team talks must have worked as both side came out of the blocks all guns blazing, this was not a match for the faint hearted. SOPYC made the breakthrough 10mins in as the ball broke free from the left and the striker slipped the ball below the advancing Savage. The young Guns rallied and mounted sortie after sortie. Murray & K Johnston replaced S Johnston & Lowden. Within minutes Bloomfield were level. After good work from Hamilton and Feenan, the Young Guns won a corner, Hamilton sent in a teaser, for Big Ryan Huston to bang in from 10 yards. This brought about rapturous celebrations on the Bloomfield bench. The young guns were on the up, and the introduction of Scott, replacing Walsh proved to be decisive. Hutchinson and Spence combined to create havoc in the opposition area, the ball broke loose and Scott slid in to make 2-1. But to their credit SOPYC never laid down and mounted a series of counters that were dealt with by the B'field back 4. After one such raid, the Young Guns broke free the impressive Spence released Hutchinson on the right, who cut inside a-mid a few challenges and with the deftest of chips scored a 3rd. Still SOPYC would not lie down, and scored with a neat piece of work on the left. It was pulsating stuff and as the ref blew the final whistle there was a sigh of relief from the Bloomfield faithful.
An Epic Encounter and an extordinary effort was put in by all the squad. Well done.
Man of the Match: Ryan Huston.
B'Field from : Savage, Mason,Thompson, S Johnston, McIlvenny, Murray, Hamilton, Lowden, McConnell, Huston, Hutchinson, Walsh, Scott, Spence, Feenan & K Johnstone.
(MATCH REPORT PROVIDED BY ANDREW MCILVENNY)
Instonians Hockey Club are delighted in its 50th Anniversary Year to have chosen ONE1918 22/08/09
Today players at all levels require top quality playing kit and Instonians are delighted with the quality of the kit being supplied by ONE1918. The kit will be worn by the club 1stXI in the Ulster Premier League and the Irish Hockey League.
The whole club will adopt the new playing kit in the forthcoming season so all Instonian sides will experience the same level of quality through the ONE1918 brand.
Club Chairman Tom Reid said "The Club was really pleased with the way ONE1918 has facilitated their kit requirements and we were really looking forward to taking our relationship with ONE1918 forward at all levels - Senior, Junior and Youth. This is a special year and to start it by having the best kit available is just great for Instonians".
ONE1918 Proud to sponsor the Ulster Hockey Union 20/08/09
ONE1918 are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the Ulster Hockey Foundation. The Ulster Hockey Foundation have been hugely impressed with their new hockey strips.
"The kits we have received are of the highest quality, all of the players are delighted with the quality and design of their kit. The service we recevied from ONE1918 also has been of the highest standard" - Robert Bob - Head of the Ulster Hockey Foundation.
"This season interprovincial teams representing Ulster will have new state of the art playing kit. ONE 1918 have worked closely with us to design all the clothing giving us a terrific range of options to choose from while taking our opinions on board.
Hockey has very ambitious plans for developing our sport from grassroots to elite level and will do so with the support and sponsorship of ONE1918." - Marietta Lammey - Vice Chair Ulster Hockey
Northern Ireland V Jamacia at World Championships 18/08/09
Last night in very hot and humid conditions in Rarotonga in the South Pacific, Northern Ireland Under 21 Netball Team met with Jamaica in the first of the World Championships Quarter Finals. The Sun Shine Girls as the Jamaican team is know didn’t expect the NI girls to put up the fight they did. This was without doubt the best match the Under 21’s have played at this competition and according to their coach Jackie Portis there were a number of outstanding performances of which the most notable was WA Laura Mason, the young nineteen year old who plays her netball for Assumption Grammar School and Larkfield Netball Club in Lisburn was outstanding. Laura stands at 5 foot 2 inches and all of the Jamaican’s tower over her with the GS standing at 6 foot 5 inches, it’s no wonder the Sun Shine girls didn’t know how to handle her dodging and passing on the court.
The job of marking the tall shooter, Remelda Akins fell to NI goal keeper Laura Mc Donald who never gave up in her efforts to stop the lobbed ball coming into the circle. Laura play’s her netball with Belfast Ladies Netball Club and is a past pupil of Our Lady and St. Patricks in Knock. She continually stopped the Jamaicans from settling and kept the score line at quarter time to a respectable 17 goals to 10. Clare Henry playing at GD made this an outstanding effort by the defence in delaying the Jamaican’s attempt’s on goal. By half time the Jamaicans had only increased their lead to 39 goals to 22
The introduction of Deborah Mc Carthy, Sophie Mc Clean and Kirsty Owens saw all the NI team who were fit take to the court, experience the Caribbean style of netball. The introduction of fresh legs disrupted the flow of the game for the Sun Shine girls and at one stage the NI team reduced the deficit to 8 goals. However with a number of mystery injuries called by coach Portis’s opposite number, C’Llyod Walker proved to be very successful as they continued to increase their score line.
The final score of 78 to 39 (this was the highest number of goals scored against the Jamaicans so far in the competition) certainly didn’t reflect the efforts of the girls in green, and the appreciation of the crowd at the end of the match was certainly an indication of a great match. The plaudits from many of the coaches and indeed the match umpire Gary Burgess from London who said, “ those girls made him feel proud that they came from my neck of the woods”.
The coaching staff and management of the Northern Ireland’s under 21 applauded the girls as they left the court and all involved with the team felt extremely proud.
NI U21 Netball team reach quarter finals of World Championships 15/08/09
Today was the “big one” for the NI Netball U21 team as they had to win to come second in their group to New Zealand and to enable them to qualify for a top eight spot in the World U21 rankings.
The build up to the game was a tense affair with the players being up at 6 a.m. for an early morning training session. The mood was quiet on the bus travelling to the Auditorium, but within ten minutes of arriving everyone was wide awake and willing to work hard for the game in hand.
The match was goal for goal throughout the first quarter when Michelle Drayne made a timely interception and a breakaway goal was scored. The score at the end of the first quarter was 13 10 in Northern Irelands favour.
The girls had now settled down and continued to play well together in the second quarter and increased their lead by 11 to leave the score line at 27 16. Continued good feeding from attacking players Laura Mason and Michelle Drayne allowed Kyla Bowman to create space for the feed to the goal shooter Lisa Bowman, thus giving NI a score line of 39 24 at the end of the third quarter.
Coach Portis made two changes for the last quarter, introducing Clare Henry at WD and Sarah Montgomery at GA. Both girls played well, and with the defence of Laura McDonald and Deborah McCarthy being so commanding against the Barbados Goal Shooters, Northern Ireland finished with a winning margin of 50 33.
Northern Ireland now play Jamaica in the quarter finals on Monday night 17 August at 7.15 p.m.
NI U21 Netball team fall to first defeat at World Championships 14/08/09
Today saw the NI Under 21 team face the Mighty all blacks of New Zealand and right from the first whistle the NI girls where under the cosh with their opponents being very aggressive in their attacking play and leading the game by a substantial score. Northern Ireland where very slow to get started and only after some changes in the second quarter did the NI girls put up any resistance to the Kiwis.
After half time coach Jackie Portis took the opportunity to give her whole squad the chance to play against the world’s number one side and made several changes. The NI girls knew they had a battle on their hands when many of them left the court battered and bruise after a very physical encounter.
NI made a tremendous effort in the final quarter when their opponents tried to accumulate a score of 100 but they were halted by some strong defensive play by Laura Mc Donald and Deborah Mc Carthy who stopped their shooter at 97.
Northern Ireland scored a very Valliant 26 goals.
Commenting after the match Jackie said “ she was delighted with the efforts of the whole team and that all players had come through the match injury free”. Northern Ireland face Barbados tomorrow (Saturday) in what will be the decider for the 2nd place spot and see the team who win’s progress to the quarter final and a top 8 spot in world rankings.
ONE1918 announce sponsorship with Instonians Men's Hockey Club 14/07/09
ONE1918 is the official clothing sponsor of Instonians Men’s Hockey Club. The club is embarking on their 50th Anniversary season and ONE1918 is proud to sponsor them in all their endeavours.
Instonians Men’s 1st XI are part of the ONE1918 Premier League along with four more junior teams and a well established youth section. Notable players on the 1st XI team who will be wearing ONE1918 clothing include: former Ulster and Ireland captain, Paddy Brown; former Ulster captain, Ireland vice-captain and current club captain, Mark Irwin; and current Ulster captain, Mark Gleghorne. ONE1918 values this partnership and is eager to watch the club grow and pursue even more success.
Instonians Men’s 1st XI will be playing a match against the Ireland Men’s team as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations at Shaw’s Bridge on Sunday 27th September 2009. ONE1918 is proud to sponsor Instonians in their bid against the international side.
ONE1918 wishes Instonians Hockey Club the best of luck for the forthcoming season.
ONE1918 sponsor the County Tyrone and Armagh milk cup team 13/07/09
ONE1918 have continued to strengthen their position in domestic football with the announcement of their sponsorship of the County Tyrone and Armagh milk cup team. As the fabric of local sport, ONE1918 are keen to sustain a corporate social responsibility which is epitomised by this partnership in relation to one of the most prestigious youth tournaments in European football.
In a partnership which sees ONE1918 being the sole kit sponsor for two of the competing Milk cup counties, an exciting era has begun. The Milk Cup committee itself is very appreciative of the association of a locally based sportswear company toward the locally based, but internationally comprised Milk Cup.
Indeed speaking at the Tyrone Milk launch (Dungannon Offices, 30/06/09) Milk Cup chairman Victor Leonard was particularly supportive of the move. Mr Leonard a key figure in local football was appreciative and excited when he noted “ONE1918 have shown a core interest in local football, matched only by their quality product and enthusiastic staff.
Ultimately the launch itself was a terrific occasion with many distinguished guests all enthused by the new brand and its support of local sport. Tyrone milk cup chairman Marty Gamble was resounding in his analysis of the partnership. “I am very pleased to be working with such a professional body, and look forward to a successful era for both ONE1918 and County Tyrone.”
ONE1918 announce sponsorship with Universtity of Ulster 12/07/09
ONE1918 is proud to be a corporate partner of The University of Ulster Sports Academy. As a new sportswear company, we realise the benefits such partnerships can bring. ONE1918 aim to provide local athletes with quality sportswear, allowing them to perform at the highest level. We take pride in our ability to cater for a variety of sports.
As ONE1918 are a local company we value our partnerships with other local entities such as the UU Sports Academy. The relationship with the Sports Academy is particularly important to us as we can offer support to our athletes of the future.
