Richhill AFC at centre of £30,000 funding allegation involving DUP politician

Richhill AFC has been named in an allegation involving a DUP politician and a proposed £30,000 award from Education Minister Paul Givan.

A Sinn Féin MLA alleged that the politician is a “prominent sponsor” of the Richhill football club. The claim was reported by the Belfast Telegraph on 4 November 2026.

The report said Mr Givan is attempting to award £30,000 to Richhill AFC. The supplied report does not identify the DUP politician, explain the funding programme or state whether the award has been approved.

What has been alleged

The allegation concerns an apparent link between the club’s sponsorship and the proposed government funding. No response from the politician, Richhill AFC or the Education Minister is included in the supplied material.