The Bluebell Stadium is a
football
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stadium
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in
Lisburn
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,
County Antrim
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,
Northern Ireland
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. It is the home stadium of local football team
Ballymacash Rangers F.C.
Renovation
The new ground was a grass venue from 1984 until July 2020, when a new artificial surface was installed as part of a ground renovation.
Notable matches
The ground played host to the first ever
Northern Ireland Football League
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Women's Premiership game in the city of
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
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. The fixture took place between Lisburn Ladies and
Sion Swifts Ladies F.C. on Wednesday 25 April 2022 in front of 106 people.
Use by other teams
The Bluebell Stadium is also used by
Lisburn Ladies FC who played in the
Northern Ireland Football League
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Women's Premiership.
References
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Association football venues in Northern Ireland
Sports venues in County Antrim
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