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Barn F.C.

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Barn F.C.
Full nameBarn Football Club
Founded1889
Dissolved1928
GroundBarn Field, Carrickfergus
LeagueIrish Football League

Barn Football Club is a former Irish football club based in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.

History

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The club was founded in 1889 by workers in the James Taylor & Co. cotton mill, known as the Barn Mills, in Carrickfergus.[1]: 13  The club entered the Irish Junior Cup for the first time in 1890–91 and the County Antrim Shield in 1891–92, in which they reached the semi-final.[1]: 14–15  In 1923, Barn was elected to an expanded Irish Football League, but retained membership only for five seasons. Financial difficulties meant that the team played the 1927–28 season with a squad made up entirely of amateurs, finishing second bottom, and folding at the season's end[1]: 16 [2] The club's ground was the Barn Field, later known as Taylors Avenue.[1]: 65 

Barn United, founded in 1954, took their name from Barn and continue to play in the same area.

Colours

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The club wore amber and black.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d J. Gorrod, A. Hack & A. Simpson (2014). Kings of the Castle: A History of Carrick Rangers Football Club 1939-2014. Unknown publisher.
  2. ^ Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF) Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Colours of clubs". Ulster Football and Cycling News: 7. 25 September 1896.