SEARCH FOR "BEST" YOUNG FAN

16 December 2009

The search is on for a young George Best fan to help out with a very unique project. The George Best Foundation has been working closely for quite some time with the Ulster Historical Foundation to produce a very special tribute to George, which will be available in time to mark the 5th anniversary of his death on 25th November 2010. ... more »

EDISON ARANTES DO NASCIMENTO

8 December 2009

Better known to most of us as Pele, 'O Rei do Futebo' as he is affectionately known as in his native Brazil. You can imagine my delight at the prospect of having a face to face meeting with 'The King of Football'. ... more »

BLOOMFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE SUPPORTS THE GEORGE BEST FOUNDATION

17 November 2009

On Saturday 21st November, Santa will arrive in spectacular style at Bloomfield Shopping Centre in Bangor, Co. Down Northern Ireland. ... more »

Dickie Best Passes

16 April 2008

Our Patron Richard Best died at 1.00pm 16th April 2008 in the Ulster Hospital Dundonald. He was in his 89th year; he died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him.
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CELEBRITIES TO DESCEND ON ULSTER FOR GEORGE BEST GOLF INVITATIONAL JULY 2008

26 March 2008

Today has seen the launch of the first ever George Best Golf Invitational which will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2008 which will see celebrity golfers descend on Ballymena at Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
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FLYBE George Best Excellence Programme

20 April 2007

The IFA's Youth Strategy identified the importance of developing the best young talent in the country in order to increase the supply of elite players through to the Youth and Senior International teams. ... more »

Official Launch of George Best £5 Bank Note

25 November 2006

The following is a transcript of Barbara's speech at the official launch of the Ulster Bank commemorative George Best £5 bank note. ... more »

A Million Momentos
Ulster Bank's Unique Tribute to George Best

26 October 2006

Today, Thursday, 26 October 2006, Ulster Bank announced details of its unique tribute to Northern Ireland's most famous football icon, George Best, who will be immortalised on a limited edition commemorative five-pound bank note. ... more »

Flybe Unveils "The George Best"

15 March 2006

Flybe, the largest airline operating out of Belfast City Airport has paid its own unique tribute to Northern Ireland's legendary footballing icon. ... more »