Cliftonville & Celtic fans enter Cage terrace via Waterworks, observed by the RUC, 1984. The game was abandoned when both sets of fans clashed with the police inside Solitude. Note: the small island in the Waterworks was expanded a number of years later to aid wildlife growth.

Mark Gill and Gerry Flynn celebrate with the late Ron Manley after his famous goal against Linfield at Windsor Park in a 1-0 win in September 1993. Ron was firstly a Glentoran legend, but was very much loved in his time in a little corner of North Belfast.

There is a light that never goes out.

Cliftonville supporters who completed a sponsored walk from Dublin to Belfast to raise money, when the club faced bankruptcy in 1987. They slept on the floors of Drogheda FC and Newry Town's social clubs over the 3 day trek.

Belfast Celtic vs Cliftonville January 1932 Cliftonville History

Footage recently rediscovered of the oldest recorded football match on the planet, from 1897. Taken at the time by a Frenchman 'Alexandre Promio', which has now been colourised. Mersey Street, East Belfast: Glentoran v Cliftonville m.youtube.com/watch?v=hUJVaH…

Footage of the Welsh national team training at Solitude in 1964. digitalfilmarchive.net/media/wales-wa…

A newly unearthed photo from Saturday 18th April 1998, when Cliftonville won the Irish League for the first time in 88 years.

Hiriam McKee from Belfast-emigrated to Canada 183rd Canadian Infantry Died this day 1916 of Paralysis in Manitoba Hospital Footballer Cliftonville FC My article attached with the Irish team photo 1895, his Attestation paper and death info document.

Solitude, opened 20th August 1890. The oldest ground in Ireland, home to the first football club on the island: Cliftonville FC.

Born in Belfast, 24th November 1913, Walter McMillen. Signed from Cliftonville in 1933, he played 29 games for the Reds scoring on 2 occasions. He left United in 1936, signing for Chesterfield. Walter passed away in May 1987. #MUFC #UTFR #GGMU #ManchesterUnited

We have waited 45 years for this moment. Endured heartbreak and pain, but this Cliftonville side of 2024 are now forever etched into the history of Ireland's oldest football club. Irish Cup Winners 2024.

They say leave the football before the football leaves you. I've been extremely fortunate throughout my time in football to play for great clubs and to have come into contact with so many brilliant people. All I can say is thank you to everyone who helped me along the way 🔴⚪️

Tickets going fast ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/dromo… john rooney Peter Cinnamond Michael Clarke Bridge Books Dromore Co Down 📚 Irish League Grounds Irish league stats man ⚡️ DarrAn ⚡️ NI Football League Cliftonville History Linfield History Society Glentoran Fancast Kicking Match: An Irish League Podcast

Northern Ireland - World War Two. The British Army football team and officers at Cliftonville (Solitude) c1941. Identified are Stan Cullis (front row, centre), Frank Swift (goalkeeper) and Denis Compton (2nd from right, back row). (Getty).

We are Ireland's oldest football club. The membership of the club may be making a decision in the coming months on the long term direction of Cliftonville. Please do so rationally, conscious of both our past and future and what we leave for those generations of Reds who follow.

📸 With imagery of John McCredy McAlery so rare, we were thrilled with his descendants' generous donation of this distinctive photo of the man who brought football to Ireland some 146 years ago. An individual to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude. 🫡 ➡️ cliftonvillefc.net/2025/04/04/fam…

📰 At an Extraordinary General Meeting of Cliftonville FC, Club Members have this evening voted to accept a proposal from the Toronto Investment Group. ➡️ cliftonvillefc.net/2025/04/16/egm…

10 years of commitment and loyalty to coach the club he loves. This man has been more than a coach; he’s been a friend. Tonight, I couldn’t be happier for him. After all the years of hard work he got exactly what he deserved—a cup win against Linfield. Thank you Hazer

Cliftonville and Linfield players observe a minutes silence for those that lost their lives in the Munich air disaster. Taken from Belfast News Letter 10th February 1958.