Sam Baird Opticians

14/01/2026

12/01/2026

https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/features/2026/01/08/how-equal-eye-care-

Optometrist Sam Baird explains how a conversation with a family member sparked a two-year campaign to secure equal access to eye care for Universal Credit patients across the UK

24/12/2025

We are closed for the weekend for the Christmas holidays. If you have an urgent problem with your eyes or vision please contact your local emergency department. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas 🎄

22/12/2025

Lisburn Castlereagh Junior League 2016 Premier League Shield Final

Lisburn Youth 2016s 2-2 Banbridge (Lisburn Youth 3-2 winners on penalties)

What a match today. The boys battled brilliantly and very much held their own against an outstanding Banbridge team, with attacking weapons all over the pitch.

Fiercely competitive, but played in brilliant spirits today.

The match started with Lisburn Youth a bit nervy from an early corner, but Ben cleared off the line and Jonah managed to smother it.

We then grew into the tie and created a few opportunities without massively troubling the Banbridge keeper.

Jack and William stood strong at the back, supported by great running on the wings from Louis and Isaac. But Banbridge opened the scoring before half time with a superb solo goal down the right.

0-1 at half time.

The boys came out ready for the battle in the second half. Eventually a move down the left released Ben who hit the post with a right foot strike, leading to a goal mouth scramble and the equaliser.

5 minutes later Lisburn Youth took the lead, William getting to the ball first on the halfway line and scoring from long range.

Banbridge came back again, causing problems but great blocks from Jonah in goals, and Jack, Lorcan and William kept them out. But a dangerous in-swinging corner was brilliantly headed in to equalise.

There were more chances at both ends, with Georgie who battled and ran all day up front going close, and Xander hitting the woodwork with a superb effort. Two great saves at the other end from Jonah, one tipping a free kick on to bar and another Smeichel-like spread your body save kept Banbridge out.

2-2 at full-time in what was a pulsating final with skill, grit and drama throughout.

To penalties then. Ben, Georgie and Xander all dispatched excellently. Before Jonah made the vital save down low to his right to sn**ch the win.

Special mention to Kai and Cohen today, outstanding attitudes from the boys.

The Sam Baird Opticians Moment of the Match was definitely the joy on the boys' faces as they rushed to pile on after the penalty save.

What a day. Congratulations to both teams, the league and the ref, who were all superb.

22/12/2025

The save. The pile-on. Pure joy 💙⚽️

Proud to support this brilliant team 👏

Congratulations to you all!

28/11/2025

Semi-final
Lisburn Youth 2016s 3-0 Glendowan

A great game of football tonight from two very close and competitive teams.

Glendowan started the game quite quickly and determined to break fast, but the outstanding Lorcan and Jack weathered the storm at the back, while stand in keeper William never looked shaken.

Lisburn Youth came into it well and created a few chances before some great play saw the ball drop to skipper Isaac who drilled it low from distance.

We started to get a foothold in the game while our wingers had to remain vigilant with Glendowan constantly gambling and asking questions.

Eventually a long ball from Glendowan was controlled by Lorcan, who missed nothing tonight. He took a touch and hit one from distance for 2-0 at half time.

In the second half it was quite level. Glendowan hit the bar and William somehow kept out a goalmouth scramble with Jonah then clearing.

A string of great chances were created by Ben, the all action combination of Isaac & Georgie, and Louis. We eventually got the elusive third with Ben sharper that the rest, pinching the ball in the box and slotting home.

Kai ran his line well late on, and there was still time at the end for Cohen to extend his go go gadget leg for a last ditch tackle.

3-0 at full-time. Deserved player of the match for Lorcan tonight.

The Sam Baird Opticians moment of the match was skipper Isaac's classy finish to set us on our way tonight. Well done everyone. Big final to come now.

21/11/2025

Christmas has arrived in Sam Baird Opticians 🎄

Santa has even popped into get his glasses checked and make sure all our staff are on the nice list! 🎅🎄👓

31/10/2025

We were delighted to welcome players from Lisburn Youth Football Club 2016s squad to our Lisburn practice. All looking fantastic in their new kits! 🧡🖤

It’s brilliant to see these young players protecting their eyes and playing with confidence using our sports goggles. Safety and clear vision are so important on the pitch and we’re here to help make that accessible for every family. 🙌

We offer easy payment plans for sports goggles, so you can spread the cost while keeping your child’s eyes safe and their focus on the game. 👀⚽

Wishing the team a brilliant season ahead, we’ll be cheering you on every week for the Sam Baird Opticians Moment of the Match! 👏🏆

29/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Julie! 🎉
A huge thank you to Julie for two decades of care, kindness and smiles in our Dundonald practice. We’re so lucky to have you and we know our patients love you just as much as we do! 💙👓

09/10/2025

Our patient Gail Cairns shared how an urgent NI PEARS appointment at our Dundonald practice helped her get fast hospital care.

Her story is a reminder, if you notice sudden changes in your eyes, don’t wait.
Opticians have the scans and expertise to detect serious problems early.

Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.

04/10/2025

We’re going pink this October with Mayor Amanda 💖

Aoife’s looking fab in her pink specs 👓 as we support Action Cancer’s Paint the Town Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀

Our window is dressed in pink and plenty of pink frames in stock too. Donations go towards life-saving local services. Together we can make a difference 💕

04/10/2025

We’re going pink this October with Mayor Amanda 💖

Aoife’s looking fab in her pink specs 👓 as we support Action Cancer’s Paint the Town Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀

Our window is dressed in pink and plenty of pink frames in stock too. Donations go towards life-saving local services. Together we can make a difference 💕