
Two local Camlough men will be joining World and Olympic Champion Mo Farah at the starting line of the Great North Run this coming September. Larry McCabe and Pat McGinn will be participating in the World’s biggest half marathon in Newcastle England to raise funds for the Southern Area Hospice. The two “bhoys” were part […]
Aug 11 2016 | Posted in
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SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned those responsible for threatening the owners of the Brass Monkey pub in Newry. The threats were made after the owners flew flags representing representing Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and the Czech Republic football teams. Speaking to Newry Times, McNulty said, “I was shocked […]
Jun 15 2016 | Posted in
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To celebrate the success of the Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Football teams qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament in France, Newry City Centre Management in partnership with Newry, Mourne & Down District Council are hosting two family fun days for the following matches on the Big Screen at the Events Space […]

SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, Justin Mc Nulty, has praised the work of coaches and boxers at the Sacred Heart Boxing Club in Bessbrook. Speaking after a visit to the club Mc Nulty said, “I was delighted to accept an invitation from the legendary Seamus Mc Cormick to visit the Sacred Heart Boxing Club […]

Warrenpoint Town FC have released a statement stating their intention to pusue Sports Arbitration. The ‘Point spoke to Newry Times about the club’s shock that the IFA decided in a hearing last week into Carrick Rangers, to ‘let them off’. The IFA Disciplinary Committee decided not to enforce any sanction on Carrick following a hearing […]
May 28 2016 | Posted in
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The Mary Peters Trust has once again provided funding in excess of £42,000 to 80 young athletes from across Northern Ireland, including two local athletes from Newry, in order to support and accelerate their professional careers. In addition to this financial support, the athletes, along with their parents, coaches and sports body representatives, were invited […]
May 27 2016 | Posted in
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Robert McQuillan has agreed terms with Warrenpoint Town to become the new Under 20 First Team Coach. With over 10 years’ experience in management and coaching with the FAI Emerging Talent Programme along with Drogheda United he brings a new approach to youth development at the Seaside club. Alongside McQuillan will be Brendan Caffrey as […]
May 23 2016 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC has released a statement stating that the club is ‘shocked’ that the IFA has decided in a hearing into Carrick Rangers, to ‘let them off’. The IFA Disciplinary Committee decided not to enforce any sanction on Carrick following a hearing into their manager’s touchline ban. Carrick could have faced a three point […]
May 19 2016 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC have announced that Matthew Tipton and Stephen McDonnell will join Barry Gray’s back room staff for the upcoming season. Matthew Tipton is a former Welsh professional footballer and recently had spells with Linfield and Ballymena. Meanwhile, Stephen McDonnell is a former player of Warrenpoint Town with spells at Dundalk and Shelbourne but […]
May 9 2016 | Posted in
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The Southern Health and Social Care Trust Fit 4 U programme recently supported a Boccia Tournament for people with disabilities from across the Trust area. Boccia is a chair based version of bowling and was organised in partnership between the Southern Trust Fit 4 U Project and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Sport […]
Mar 29 2016 | Posted in
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