Friends and family of Keith Kennedy will come together at Seaview this evening [December 1] for a special fundraiser football match in memory of the former referee.

The Irish League was left shocked and saddened by the news of Keith's passing in Colombia back in September.

Keith's former colleagues in the IFA Referee Association and Ulster Bank are hosting a football match at Seaview tonight in his memory.

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All proceeds will go to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, who brought Keith back to Northern Ireland with Ulster Bank matching up to £500 raised.

"As a tribute to our esteemed colleague Keith Kennedy and in coordination with Keith's family, we will be holding a memorial charity football match at Seaview on Sunday evening," explained one of the organisers.

"The teams will consist of Keith's friends and colleagues from Ulster Bank and his referee buddies. All proceeds will be donated to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, a charity very close to his family's heart.

"We'd love to fill the stadium with an army of fans, so wrap up warm, bring the kids and come along to support."

Keith's family will be in attendance this evening along with Colin Bell from the Trust. The gates will open from 5.30pm with kick-off 6pm.

If you would like to support you can make a donation here.

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