Centenary Celebrations

The club was formed in 1902 by Andrew Burney. 2002, therefore, saw the club celebrate its centenary. To manage the event, the club elected a Centenary Committee, made up of:

Jim Strange
Ivan McStea
Gary Hooks
Stephen Swann

Centennial Calendar

13 Mar 2002 - Hosting of the Burney Cup Final
20 Apr 2002 - EAHC Select XI v Downpatrick - V.L.C./Crown & Shamrock
31 Aug 2002 - Paul Cooke Coaching Session
31 Aug 2002 - Northern Bank Sponsored East Antrim v Ulster President's XI - V.L.C./Chimney Corner
06 Sep 2002 - Tour/Tournament to Uddingston
07 Oct 2002 - Martin Sloan Coaching Session
12 Oct 2002 - Centennial Book Launch
19 Oct 2002 - EAHC Select XI v Exiles - B.L.C.
19 Oct 2002 - Centenary Dinner - Dunadry
17 Jan 2003 - Jimmy Kirkwood Coaching Session

Centenary Newsletters

Newsletter 1 - April 2002
Newsletter 3 - July 2002
Newsletter 4 - January 2003

Congratulations

The centenary events were such a success that the Club:

Awarded the Centenary Committee the Willie Irvine Trophy for outstanding service to the Club
Have decided to ensure the Club tours every other season
Have decided to pursue the appointment of an outside coach