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Football club's floodlights fixed after storm damage

The floodlights are working at Gillford Park again <i>(Image: News & Star)</i>
The floodlights are working at Gillford Park again (Image: News & Star)

The lights are back on at Carlisle City after problems caused by Storm Eowyn were finally fixed.

The Northern League Division One club have confirmed that their floodlights are back in operation.

City have had to postpone recent home games after 80mph+ winds during last month's storm left the lights damaged.

The non-league club issued an appeal for help and raised nearly £1,000 through a GoFundMe page.

Now the Gillford Park club have confirmed that repairs have now been completed thanks to a Carlisle electrical firm.

"With the help of JJ Electrical our floodlights are working again," City announced.

"Many many thanks to all who contributed to our appeal. " The GoFundMe page raised £970.

City's floodlight problems meant that games against Penrith, Newcastle Blue Star and Tow Law Town were postponed.

Dan Kirkup's side are due to be back in home action in their rearranged derby with Penrith on Tuesday, February 25.

Before that they have an away game with a trip to Blyth Town this weekend.