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LAP OF
LEGENDS
Taking part in the Lap of Legends were well-known
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actors Jimmy Nesbitt and Charlie Lawson,
former world snooker champion Dennis Taylor,
TV presenter Eamonn Holmes, musician Gary
Lightbody and sports broadcaster Jackie Fullerton.
They were joined by supporters from across
the generations, captains of Northern Ireland’s
various men’s and women’s teams as well
as representatives from the Irish FA’s elite
development programme, Club NI.
Also taking part in the lap were football legends
Pat Jennings, Sammy McIlroy, Mal Donaghy and
Gerry Armstrong, who played at the 1982 and 1986
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Dame Mary Peters and Paralympic gold medallists
Bethany Firth and Kelly Gallagher.
Northern Ireland football greats Harry Gregg and
Peter McParland, heroes of the 1958 World Cup
team, were also introduced to the crowd by TV and
radio presenter Colin Murray, who acted as MC for
the special lap.
Other guests at the San Marino game included top
golfer Rory McIlroy.
Following the Lap of Legends there was also
a ribbon cutting ceremony pitchside. It was
performed by two very special guests: campaign
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accompanied by their father John and grandad
Robert. Elle and Jay were chosen to cut the ribbon
through a lottery-style process featuring all young
campaign card holders.
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