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Bangers and cash… five lucky clubs and community groups across Northern Ireland to win £1,000 each as Hafner’s serves up £5k sports fund for 2025

Stephen Donnelly from Hafner’s Sausages celebrates the launch with Rebecca Magorrian (5) Mia Mulhern (14) and Alliah Magorrian (7)

HAFNER’S Sausages – the brand that’s been delighting Northern Ireland’s tastebuds for generations – is once again giving local sports clubs and community groups the chance to bag a share of the £5000 Hafner’s Sports Fund 2025.

The sizzling initiative will award five cash prizes of £1,000, helping grassroots teams and projects across Northern Ireland keep their communities active, supported, and thriving.

Applications are open from now until 23:59 on October 27, 2025 at www.hafnersfund.com.

Stephen Donnelly, Commercial Director at Arthur Mallon Foods, owners of Hafner’s Sausages, said: “The response to last year’s fund was incredible – we were blown away by the passion, the stories, and the difference that even a small amount of support can make to local clubs and communities.

“Grassroots sport is at the very heart of communities across Northern Ireland. It brings people together, keeps them active, and creates memories that last a lifetime.

“We’re proud that the Hafner’s Sports Fund can play a small part in supporting those efforts – because strong communities and thriving local clubs are as important to us as producing the tastiest sausages. We can’t wait to see the difference this year’s awards will make.”

From jerseys and goalposts to nets, bats and mats – the Hafner’s Sports Fund is here to keep the spirit of sport alive in every corner of Northern Ireland.

Stephen concluded: “The judging panel will meet by mid-November to review all of the entries. It’s such a mammoth task trying to choose the winners but we must and they will be notified by 14 November 2025.”

So if your team, school or community project could do with a £1,000 lift, don’t miss out – get your application in today.

Apply now at www.hafnersfund.com

For more information on Hafner’s Sausages, visit www.mallonfoods.com/hafners-sausages.

Stephen Donnelly from Hafner’s Sausages celebrates the launch with Mia Mulhern (14), Rebecca Magorrian (5) and Alliah Magorrian (7)