
Two gym managers from Newry have been shortlisted for Northern Ireland’s first ever Health and Fitness Awards. Declan Trainor from The GYM Newry and Derrick Harris from Newry Leisure Centre are both in the running for Gym Manager of the Year. Over 200 entries were received and independently judged by a highly experienced […]
Aug 16 2018 | Posted in
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Newry company STATSports, the global leader in the elite sports performance wearable market, has launched its pioneering new device – the APEX Athlete Series. APEX Athlete allows competitive soccer players and other field sport athletes to reach their peak performance using the same technology as the company’s illustrious client base, which includes Brazil Football Federation, […]
Aug 7 2018 | Posted in
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The first round of matches in the Chairperson’s Be Active Cup kicks off on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 July in Jennings Park, Newry and Kilmore Playing Fields, Crossgar. Sixteen teams in total from various leagues across the district have entered this exciting new tournament in a bid to reach the finals on Wednesday 1 […]

Warrenpoint Town Football Club has announced that 22-year-old Ciaran O’Connor has returned to the club, signing from Finn Harps. A former Rangers, Quay Celtic and Rock Celtic youngster, O’Connor has also had a lot of experience in the League of Ireland, having spells at Dundalk, Derry City, Longford Town, Bohemians and most recently Finn Harps. […]
Jul 20 2018 | Posted in
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SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh Justin McNulty is set to meet with senior representatives of RTE over concerns about coverage in Northern Ireland. McNulty, a member of the Armagh All Ireland winning GAA team from 2002, explained, “RTE is our national broadcaster and at this time of year, in the thick of the GAA […]
Jul 9 2018 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC has announced the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Noel Halfpenny from Crumlin Star. Halfpenny joins on the back of a very successful campaign with Crumlin Star FC. He played a vital role in midfield as they completed a league and cup treble. Speaking to Newry Times, Manager Stephen Mc Donnell stated, […]
Jul 5 2018 | Posted in
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With Wimbledon just around the corner national sports charity ‘Tennis For Free’ has served up a first for Northern Ireland by investing in a year-long programme of free tennis sessions hoping hundreds of people across the Warrenpoint area can make a racquet at Milltown Tennis Courts. In an exciting partnership with the Newry, Mourne and […]

Warrenpoint Town FC have announced the signing of 27-year-old striker Marc Griffin from Glenavon. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Griffin has had spells at Dundalk, Derry City, Bohemians, Drogheda United and most recently with Glenavon. Marc is a highly-rated, pacey striker who has played for some top clubs and is a known goal scorer. […]
Jun 26 2018 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Mark Murnin, hosted a reception for Newry City Athletic Football Club to celebrate their remarkable rise through Irish League football and their promotion to the Premier League, in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre recently. Speaking at the reception, Chairman Murnin said, “I am delighted to be able […]
Jun 25 2018 | Posted in
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With less than one week to go to the start of the World Cup in Russia, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to use the competition as inspiration to kick off some healthy habits. Mary Black, Assistant Director for Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement at the PHA, said, “The World Cup will see […]
Jun 12 2018 | Posted in
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