Wooden Spoon Ulster And Ireland Dinner 2026

Wooden Spoon Ulster hosted a major fundraising Dinner at the Europa Hotel in Belfast, with current Ulster and Ireland player Stuart McCloskey, former Captain Rory Best OBE and Ulster Coach Richie Murphy in attendance as Guests of Honour. 

In his pre-dinner address Ulster Region President Willie John McBride paid tribute to his former teammate and Lions Legend the late Fergus Slattery who was a major contributor in setting up Wooden Spoon in Leinster  

After a sumptuous meal, the guests were interviewed by BBC Commentating Legend Jim Neilly MBE about their views on the current game and how it has changed over the years, including many amusing anecdotes. 

With major contributions from a Raffle and Auction we are pleased to report that the event made over £20,000 for Wooden Spoon.