Condolences to ‘Mr Ballymena’

COLERAINE FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Don Stirling…

Don, who was not only Vice-Chairman at Ballymena United, was also a stalwart of Irish League football and has sadly passed away after a short illness.

Coleraine Chairman, Colin McKendry, paid tribute to Don, who he labelled as ‘Mr Ballymena’.

“I have known Don for all my life in senior football and he has always been Mr Ballymena to me,” he said.

“He was the man I always contacted when I needed to know anything and I’m absolutely devastated by his passing.

“He was one of football’s gentlemen who will be sadly missed by everyone within Irish League circles and beyond.

“The Board of Directors and I send our condolences to Don’s family and friends, as well as everyone connected with Ballymena United at this sad time.”