Deep love for local football team sustains Co Armagh centenarian
by Rebecca Black
Feb 16, 2024
3 minutes
A deep love for his local football team has sustained a Co Armagh centenarian to his 100th year.
Hilbert Willis has devotedly followed Loughgall Football Club all his life, serving as groundsman for 30 years and as chairman for almost a decade.
He further cemented his stalwart status over the coronavirus lockdown by walking 100 laps of the Lakeview Park ground to raise £28,000 for the club.
His legacy has already been marked with a stand named after him.
To honour
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