Friends of Big Pat

Friends of Big Pat” group has been established to honour legendary international goalkeeper Pat Jennings through the commissioning of a statue in Newry City

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

We’re delighted to share an update on the progress of Big Pats Statue created by renowned sculptor Andy Edwards which will be erected in Pats home city of #Newry #PatJennings @NorthernIreland @SpursOfficial @Arsenal

[theartofgoalkeeping 💙 @goalies119]

4 years ago today I was interviewed by @BelTel about my campaign to honour my hero Pat Jennings with a statue.
4 years later with the help of many other great people it’s actually in Newry!
A fantastic statue by the brilliant Andy Edwards.
A dream come true!
#patjennings

[Cathal McDonnell @cathal_mcd]

Fantastic piece of public art unveiled today in Newry... @johncreedon @TonyRiser #Newry @friendsofbigpat

[Northern Ireland @NorthernIreland]

One word: LEGEND 🤩
🧤Pat Jennings unveils his statue in Newry this afternoon #GAWA #NorthernIreland

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

The offical unveiling of Pat Jennings Statue in Newry - Stephen Watson from BBC starting off today’s proceedings https://t.co/KIpKtOO4W9

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

Crowds gathering here in #Newry City for the office unveiling of Pat Jennings https://t.co/jYR8tIwspy

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

The Stage is set in #Newry for the unveiling of Pat Jennings Statue taking place at 11.45am this morning https://t.co/WHdW7719kV

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

3/3 continue and after some further rest today looking forward to unveiling his statue in his home city of Newry Northern Ireland.

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[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

2/3 will proceed as planned. Yesterday evening Pat was feeling unwell as reported in the media however he would like to assure his many well wishers and fans that he is ok to

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

1/3 Press Statement,  

 Pat Jennings Statue unveiling will proceed as planned.

On Behalf of the friends of Big Pat Committee I would like to inform everyone that this wonderful occasion of the official unveiling of his Statue Wednesday 8th November at Kildare Street #Newry

[Stephen Watson @winkerwatson1]

The official unveiling of Pat Jennings statue will go ahead tomorrow as planned.

Pat became unwell at the Spurs match last night but wants to assure everyone he is ok to continue.

After some rest today Pat says he’s looking forward to the event in his home city of Newry. 🙏

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

Join us in #Newry for the Unveiling of a Legend. The official unveiling of football legend Pat Jennings's statue. More details here https://t.co/hxHrPoAo0k #NIFootball @NorthernIreland

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

We're delighted to announce Pat Jennings Statue is to be unveiled in Newry City on 8th November 2023 https://t.co/7RWTSEmhbv #PatJennings #Newry #NIFootball

[theartofgoalkeeping 💙 @goalies119]

Fantastic to see @friendsofbigpat organising a fantastic event to honour the greatest goalkeeper ever.
Pat is also a great example to anyone both on & off the pitch.

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

Great to have the one and only Paddy Reilly sing The Fields of Athenry for #PatJennings and a room for guests last night @CanalCourtHotel #Amazing

[🏆John 🏆 @AutisticsGooner]

@friendsofbigpat @CanalCourtHotel @winkerwatson1 Well deserved top bloke and keeper

[Gaz T🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 @gazt1965]

@friendsofbigpat @CanalCourtHotel @winkerwatson1 My hero, he’s the reason I became a keeper. He did a coaching course I was on. Fantastic keeper and even better person, he has time for everyone. 🤍💙🤍💙

[theartofgoalkeeping 💙 @goalies119]

@friendsofbigpat @CanalCourtHotel @winkerwatson1 Well deserved - Pat is a living legend 👍

[Gary McAllister @WGMac]

It was good to get along to the @friendsofbigpat Gala Dinner last night, thanks to 1st Newry NISC for the invite. Lots of money raised towards the Pat Jennings statue, with a list of charities also expected to benefit.

[Deric MR Henderson @dmrhenderson]

Superb night celebrating the great Pat Jennings at the @CanalCourtHotel

[Friends of Big Pat @friendsofbigpat]

Standing ovation for Pat Jennings in the @CanalCourtHotel as he makes his way to the stage for a conversation with @winkerwatson1 #PatJennings