A Community Interest company promoting sport and good causes through the media of video More Than Profit - It's About Impact: As a CIC, we're unique.
🌟 1880 Video Productions: Elevating Amateur Sports & Community Voices 🌟
Empowering Communities, Celebrating Sport: We're not just a company; we're a movement! Since 2017, 1880 Video Productions has emerged as a trailblazing Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to shining a spotlight on amateur sports, charities, and community groups. We're passionate about using the power of video to tell i
nspiring stories and promote positive change. Our heart beats for the community, not private shareholders. Every frame we shoot and story we tell is aimed at the greater good, reinvesting our gains back into the sports and communities we champion. Our mission? To leverage sports media as a force for social enrichment and communal harmony in Northern Ireland. Leading the Charge in Sports Media: We pride ourselves on being the go-to independent video provider for amateur sports. We've built a strong partnership with the NI Women's Football Association, Mid Ulster Football Association,, Co. Antrim FA and NIFL making a significant mark in the landscape of Northern Irish sports. Innovative Productions: Dive into the heart of Northern Ireland's sports scene with our dynamic shows:
"NI Women's Football Show": Celebrating the spirit and achievements of female footballers - broadcasting both online and on Freeview and Virgin Media TV
"Next Gen": Spotlighting the rising stars and future champions in women's football. "Over Land and Sea": Following the journeys of Northern Irish players making waves across the UK. Plus, exclusive and insightful coverage of the NI Women's National Football Team as well as amateur male football across Northern ireland and beyond. Nurturing the Next Generation of Sports Journalists: At 1880 Video Productions, we're committed to fostering young talent. We offer unrivalled opportunities for aspiring journalists to hone their skills in video journalism, setting the stage for the next wave of sports media professionals. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we continue to redefine sports media, champion amateur sports, and celebrate the power of community in Northern Ireland.
If you would like to chat more about how we can help to promote your club, small charity or community group please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you. Alternatively should you wish to financially support our work you can do so through our go "Go fund me" page @ https://gofund.me/e3564fd1
18/08/2025
⚽ Round Two of the Co Antrim & District Football Association Steel & Sons Cup did not disappoint
We’ve broken down all the action so you don’t miss a thing 👇
👉 Read the full review here:
Not too much to report in shocks in terms of the results from the second round of the 2025 Steel & Sons Cup competition which was played on Saturday. Premier […]
16/08/2025
What a week for women's football! 🔥 From Glentoran's unstoppable 8-0 win to St. James Swifts flying to the top of the Championship table, there was no shortage of action. We've got all the details on every match and all the big stories.
Friday was a great night for the away teams in the Sports Direct Women's Premiership, as Glentoran Women, Cliftonville Ladies, Linfield Women, and Larne Women all secured victories on the […]
14/08/2025
🔥 Co Antrim & District Football Association Shield Draw is Here!
Belfast gets a blockbuster start as Cliftonville host Crusaders in round one!
Defending champs Glentoran kick off at home to Ards, Larne meet Queen’s University, and there’s plenty more cup drama lined up for Tuesday, 2 September.
⚽ Who’s your pick to lift the Shield this year?
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The County Antrim Shield draw has thrown up an interesting start, with Cliftonville set to host local rivals Crusaders in the first round. It’s one of only two all-Premiership clashes, […]
13/08/2025
Our latest highlights from Newry City Athletic Football Club v Knockbreda 👍
12/08/2025
Irish Cup Round 1 Recap & Round 2 Draw
What a start to the 2025-26 Clearer Water Irish Cup! Dollingstown ran riot with 7 past Rathcoole, thanks to a vintage hat-trick from Gary Liggett. Lisburn Distillery edged Oxford Sunnyside 4-2, while Ballymacash Rangers thumped Portadown BBOB 5-0 in Gary Hamilton’s managerial return. Ambassadors celebrated their first-ever competition win (4-1 over Belfast Celtic), Lisburn Rangers snatched a late winner in their local derby.
Curious who’s next? See the full Round 1 review and the all-important Round 2 draw over on
There were few surprises in the first round of the 2025/26 Clearer Water Irish Cup when it got underway on Saturday with most of the expected sides making it through […]
11/08/2025
The Irish Premiership is BACK – and opening weekend had it all 🤯
⚽ Late winners
⚽ Stunning goals
⚽ One of the wildest comebacks you’ll ever see
From Bangor’s big return to Linfield’s hat-trick hero and a game-of-the-season contender at Seaview, here’s your full weekend roundup ➡️ https://varrundown.co.uk/the-irish-league-is-back/
Who impressed you most on Matchday 1? 👇
Image by Gary Carson
Bangor marked their long-awaited return to the top flight in style, seeing off Cliftonville 3-1 at Clandeboye Park. Ben Arthurs and ex-Cliftonville striker Michael Morgan both scored with their heads, […]
10/08/2025
🚨 Women’s Football Weekend Wrap 🚨
Home sweet home! 🏠 Cliftonville, Glentoran, Linfield & Lisburn Rangers all came out on top in front of their own fans in the NI Football League Women's Premiership, while the Northern Ireland Women's Football Association Barclay's Championship race got even tighter — and we mean photo-finish tight.
From late winners to big scorelines, here’s your full review + match gallery 📸👇
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It was a good week for home fans in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership, with Cliftonville Ladies, Glentoran Women, Linfield Women, and Lisburn Rangers all picking up wins on their […]
09/08/2025
"Irish Premiership Kick-Off 2025/26"
⚽ The wait is over — the 2025/26 Irish Premiership season is here!
A new Premiership season is finally upon us and it is set to be an intriguing campaign, so let's take a dive into the season ahead. Ballymena United It was […]
08/08/2025
In just over 24 hours time, the new Premiership season gets under way. Read the preview here ➡️
A new Premiership season is finally upon us and it is set to be an intriguing campaign, so let's take a dive into the season ahead. Ballymena United It was […]
07/08/2025
🏆 The magic of the Irish Cup returns this weekend!
From small clubs dreaming big to the first steps toward Windsor Park glory — Round 1 is here, and anything can happen.
It seems no time since Dunganon Swifts won the Irish Cup Final after they defeated Cliftonville in May after extra-time and penalties to lift the trophy for the first time […]
05/08/2025
🔥 The rematch no one expected — but everyone wants.
Linfield and Shelbourne could be on a collision course once again, this time with a place in the UEFA Conference League group stage (and serious prize money) on the line. After a fiery clash in July, this potential showdown would bring revenge, redemption, and drama of the highest order.
Linfield could be heading straight for a rematch with Shelbourne — and this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With a coveted place in the UEFA Conference League group stage […]
04/08/2025
Will your keeper survive the new 8-second rule? 👀
And are refs about to get their peace back? 🧍♂️💬
Big rule changes are coming to the Irish League in 2025/26 — and they will change how games are played.
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1880 Video Community Interest Company - Catching the vision
(Mission Statement)
Provision of positive promotion and awareness for small charities, charitable individuals, sports clubs and organisations in today’s digitally driven world with a particular emphasis on promoting well being through sport
To inspire self confidence, positivity and hope within our clients and their consumers
To provide up and coming media students and other individuals interested in the genre with the ability to develop their talents through employment in both voluntary and paid capacities
Serving the community in this capacity is what drives us with any profits made by the company remaining in the company for re-investment in expanding our services or for distribution to charities
Our main aim is to help small charities, charitable individuals and organisations & sports clubs to get their name more into the public eye to improve awareness of the amazing work they do within the community which in turn can also bring numerous other benefits as well.
Our prices are fair, reasonable and guess what? - There may actually be a way through sponsorship in which we can offer our services totally free of cost to you so please make sure you talk to us about this! We guarantee to work with you throughout a project to ensure we all work to the benefit of both of our organisations. It’s all about working together!
To give you some background on our company, our company founder Colin Hopkins first got involved in sports media some 25 years ago diversifying into video in 2016. Initially the venture into video was only to provide promotion for his own club Lisburn Distillery Football Club but within a few months it became clear that the vision he had been given for video work was to go away beyond that initial goal.
The project for Lisburn Distillery took off massively and now since its launch in December 2016 the in house weekly TV Show that we produce for the club receives around 10,000 social media views per month – not bad for a club with around 100 supporters!
After having received several commendations for this work and numerous enquiries about providing video services a lot of soul searching was done with the decision being made to start a community investment company which would enable us to offer our services to other clubs, small charities & organisations. To date most of our work has been sport related but it is now our aim to diversify more into new areas so whatever your field please don't hesitate to get in touch
So that’s where we are at the moment, very much at the start of our journey but one in which we genuinely believe will flourish in the months and years ahead.
If you would like to chat more about how we can help you to promote your club, small charity or organisation within the community please don’t hesitate to get in touch via our contact form, we would love to hear from you
