Some of the fans are rough, so you should Ayr on the side of caution. The theme song for this team…read moreis "Walking In The Ayr." They play in Scotland now but they used to be in the Dutch Ayridivisie. First-Hand Experience: I've seen them away from home a few times, and at home twice, and both times they won, and both times it was a lovely experience. However, I don't like getting rained on and soaked and then getting sick... and they should clean up that stadium! As a club I don't have a connection with them except really enjoying visiting their stadium the first time, in the 90s, and having a couple of friends here who half-support them. Founded in 1910, runners up of the Scottish Cup once, known as the Honest Men (honest!), and playing to 10k fans, they're a great club which has sunk down to the second lowest division in the league. They play in white, and if anyone tells you otherwise they are being Ayronneous.

Now with the most modern stadium for club rugby in Europe it is a fantastic place…read more As with all rugby clubs everyone is felt to feel most welcome; no distinction made between colour, nationality or home planet. The only problem is that, even with the enhanced capacity, tickets are still like gold-dust even though they are very reasonably priced compared to English Premier League games. We have recently used the conference facilities and found them better than most hotels/conference venues

Like most people in the world, I'm not quite built for rugby. I would, perhaps be more of a coach…read moreor a tactical genius or the waterboy (not the terrible adam sandler film... and on that note, why does adam sandler always get confused with ben stiller?) Anyways, Ulster Rugby has been bouyed in the last couple of years with the increasing support of the six nations, rugby world cup and the success of the Irish rugby team. Ravenhill is the fine stadium that hosts Ulster rugby. As it is coming around Heineken Cup time, tickets are going to be mental trying to get so you should try and get one for a home match. Though they are playing the opening match, chances of getting a ticket are minimal but put your name down anyways because the atmosphere at a rugby match is unmatched (unplanned pun) anywhere else. But most noticably and I don't want to drag religion into this because it is not ever present in rugby, but it is proof that people north and south can play and attend the same sport, in the same match at the same stadium without ever bringing sectarianism into it. At a rugby match everyone is the same and everyone, catholic, protestant or a gummy bear, plays and supports the same side. Not only is rugby a great sport, but it's stars are role models.

SS Moore is as much part of the Belfast landscape as The City Hall itself. For as long as I can…read moreremember it's been there. This is no accident or fluke, you need to be on top of your game to hang on to such a prized retail location and these guys have been. SS Moore specialize in real quality sports equipment and wear. This is the first place I visit when I need a new pair of football boots because I know the staff are knowledgeable and will provide a genuine insight in to your purchase. This was the case yesterday, I went in with the aim of getting a pair of football boots with thicker leather and while I was caressing (that makes it sound creepy) the various boots on display a helpful member of staff approached me and asked what I was looking for (or maybe it was 'what are you doing!?'). When I told him my plight he brought me out a whole host of boots that had thicker leather, unfortunately none of them were in my size! That's my only tiny niggle with SS Moore, they don't have a huge stock and tend to sell out quickly. If you're looking for regional sports kits like Linfield, The Ulster Rugby Team or the Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Jersey this is one of the few places, excluding the official shops, that you can get them. There aren't many better sports shops around in my opinion - if you're looking for something specific or niche make SS Moore's your first stop.

SS Moore is an Athletics Store right across the road from Belfast's City Hall. So it has a prime…read morelocation within the city. Unlike most other sports stores, which just deal in replica football shirts and clothes that make you look suspicious on a street corner. SS Moore sales sports equipment for a wide range of sports, both mainstream and the smaller sports. Their staff have a great knowledge of the equipment they sell and will always help you make the right choice. My experience of this shop and their great staff was when I was looking for a new football kit for the Sunday league team I play for. SS Moore have a wide range of catalogues to look through and they are always willing to recommend which offer they think will best suit you and they don't charge extra for having the kits delivered to their shop! They were a great help and I'll be going here more often for anything remotely sporty!

Great new facilities at Groomsport! Including new premier league style netting. Facilities include…read morehome and away changing and shower rooms as well as a fully functional referees room. The grass is always immaculate and its a great place for a competitive match or a friendly kick about.

Great facilities with fantastic changing rooms. There is three changing rooms altogether, one for…read moreeach team and one for the ref, all with great showers. Some may be hotter than others so be careful once one you pick haha There is two pitches, both very good. The main pitch is always really looked after and a joy to play on. Great nets, which I still struggle to hit when I'm playing there lol. It's the home of Groomsport Fc, usually one team plays on a Saturday, either it be the 1st team or 2nd. So great place to head down and watch local footie. Definitely bring a coat because I don't think it ever gets above 3 degrees there.

Great club and great craic at the weekend. They also provide…read morefacilities for a large function room with bar, along with gym, sauna, squash court and football team.

The Christian Young Mens Society is another social club on the Antrim Road in North Belfast. Like…read morethe CB and St Malachy's old boys they are members only but have a guest facility and their rooms are also available for hire. My family have been going to this place for a long time and everyone knows everyone. It has a real local feel and gives a good sense of community. The down stairs bar is tiny, but not in the cramped sense. Upstairs there is a dance floor and a stage for a band. There are regular bands playing here as well as a pool and soccer team.

For those of you who enjoy a punt, there are only really three or four bookmakers or 'bookies'…read more(known to our U.S. friends as an OTB shop - Off-Track Betting) which dominate the market in Belfast - Paddy Power, Ladbroke's, and Sean Graham's. There are a few others, but these are the main ones. The thing about this bookies, apart from the fact that it's clean, well-laid out, and carpeted, is that they have a special offer on a specific bet - the Lucky 15 (which is a hugely popular bet) has a 20% bonus in this shop. I won't bore non-gamblers with the intricate details of this bet, but for those of you visiting Belfast who enjoy a bet (as you will soon learn to do if you're going to be in pubs in Belfast at the weekend, all of which will be showing racing and football), you simply pick four selections of horses, soccer teams, etc., and choose your stake. 15 is the number of permutations of bets from four selections (four singles, six doubles, four trebles, and a quad). If you're lucky enough to get all four up, this Paddy Power shop will give you a 20% bonus, which is an excellent incentive to bet there, as opposed to Ladbroke's (see my review).

What a difference from the old Windsor Park! For anyone who didn't know Windsor Park has undergone…read morea major makeover. It's taken nearly five years to complete from when they bulldozed the old railway stand but the improvement is amazing! The National Football Stadium (as it is to be known going forward) now has a seating capacity of 18,500 but you'd swear there were more fans in the new enclosed stadium. For the new South and West stands you enter the stadium through Boucher Road, which still remains somewhat of a building site as they apply the finishing touches (OCT '16). For the North Stand and improved Kop you enter through Tates Avenue as before. The concourse of the stadium is still not completely finished so the only food and drinks options are located outside of the stand, on opening night they had burger/snack vans parked up but hopefully when the concourse is complete they have bar and food facilities indoors. This really is a modern entertainments arena, not just fit for football but for concerts and other sporting occasions!

Rain or shine this ground will be rocking... GREENAWHIARRRRMYY…read moreGreat new stadium for the national team to play in, long needed an upgrade... Toilets not yet installed and access a bit bad at the minute but will all be sorted out soon... Do not listen to event staff who try to give "directions".

Crusaders while not the best football team in the world have a strange presence in northern ireland…read moreno matter how poorly they perform you cant help but stay loyal. The reason for this is the dedication the manager and staff have put into training the squad and the amount of money they have put into developing the stadium and the weekly events such as the disco.

I feel awfully sorry for this little store. It is a family run business that has been operating in…read moreDownpatrick for a number of years, but now the industrial might of Sports Direct has arrived around the corner its position is now far from secure. The main way that this place has now tried to differentiate itself is by making itself a place where you can buy GAA items like shirts, shorts and footballs, and also by selling a range of sporting clothes. You can also get a wider range of football shirts in here than in sports direct remarkably! There is a small bbut quality range of trainers, boots and other sporting goods that you would expect from a store like this.The service is good and helpful, and they will endeavour to get what you need or order it in for you, and it will be hopefully this kind or great customer service that will help it survive long term.

This shop has the most friendly s and helpful staff. I think this is due to it being a family run…read morebusiness, rather than a large company such as sports direct. The people in McCartans care about you and want to help. They will do what they can to get you what you require even if it means ordering it in. For such a small business they have a wide variety of sports gear, from P.E uniforms and hockey sticks to team football flags and swimsuits. They have top of the range trainers and mens sportswear. Also a good variety for ladies. They are the only sports shop in Downpatrick to sell official GAA gear.