Ballymena United v Crusaders

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Message from the President Chief Executive's Welcome

Sponsor's Welcome

David Jeffrey

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Josh Kelly

Ross Redman 12 Ballymena United : Road to the Final 14 Ballymena United Squad 16 Stephen Baxter 22 Philip Lowry 24 Paul Heatley 26 Crusaders : Road to the Final 28 Crusaders Squad 30 The Match Officials 34 The History of the Irish Challenge Cup 39 The Road to the 2023 Final 42 Mascots 44

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