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Cliftonville Football Club looks forward to participating in Aquinas FC’s 50th Anniversary commemorations this weekend.

As part of the south Belfast side’s celebrations, a Reds XI will travel to Rathmore Grammar School for a friendly fixture (3pm) that forms just one element of the day’s itinerary.

At 11am, Aquinas Reserves will take on Carryduff Colts ahead of a tournament for the host side’s youth teams taking place from 1-2pm.

A barbecue and ice cream van will be present and, with admission set at just £3 for Adults and £1 for Children, the occasion certainly promises to offer value for money and Cliftonville FC are delighted to have been invited as the star guests on Aquinas’ big day.

Supporters in Mid-Ulster can, meanwhile, attend a game on their very own doorsteps with another Reds XI travelling to take on Cookstown Youth (Mid-Ulster Sports Arena, 3pm) as the countdown to the new Danske Bank Premiership season steps up a gear.