MacBlair, one of Northern Ireland's leading builders' merchants, has announced Portstewart FC as the latest recipient of support through the MacBlair Building Support Fund, delivered in partnership with the Irish Football Association (IFA). The funding will support a comprehensive overhaul of bathroom facilities at Mullaghacall ground, which have remained largely unchanged since opening in 1997.

According to the Coleraine Chronicle, the upgrades will include new plumbing and drainage systems, improved tiling, wall finishes, lighting, and ventilation.

MacBlair will supply building materials from its Coleraine branch to support the project. The improvements aim to enhance the experience for supporters and the wider community, as Mullaghacall serves as a multi-purpose community hub beyond its football functions.

Patrick Carroll, strategic development and risk director at MacBlair, said: "I am delighted to confirm Portstewart FC as a recipient of support from the MacBlair Building Support Fund. The club submitted a very thorough and impressive application, in which it was clear that Mullaghacall plays a pivotal role beyond football as a multi-purpose community hub, and these improvements are aimed at bettering the experience of everyone who visits the ground."

Stephen Garrett, senior commercial manager at the Irish Football Association, said: "Congratulations to Portstewart FC for receiving support through the fund. The Irish FA is delighted to partner with MacBlair who have an evident passion for supporting grassroots football around the country."

The £120,000 fund accepts applications from clubs across Northern Ireland on a quarterly basis. MacBlair and the IFA have also established a Club Support Fund, providing essential training equipment packs worth £1,000 to qualifying clubs.

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