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‘Fantastic goalscorer’ Mulvenna signs for Warrenpoint Town FC

Experienced striker Tiarnán Mulvenna has signed for Warrenpoint Town. The move follows the sale of Daniel Hughes to Cliftonville last week. Manager Barry Gray has moved to strengthen the front line by adding Mulvenna to two other loan deals completed last week. Mulvenna (27) has had stints at Dundalk, Drogheda, Glenavon and Cliftonville before joining […]

Delight at £350,000 funding for new Bosco 3G pitch

Independent Newry City Councillor Kevin McAteer has welcomed the news that the Respect Project is to receive £350,000 in funding to develop a 3G pitch at St John Boscos Youth Club. Speaking to Newry Times, the Independent Councillor said, “I want to commend those at the Respect Project and St John Bosco for all their […]

Cliftonville sign Warrenpoint star Daniel Hughes

Warrenpoint Town striker Daniel Hughes has signed for Belfast club Cliftonville FC. And the club have confirmed that their striker will transfer immediately upon the opening of the January transfer window. Manager and club director Barry Gray has expressed his best wishes to Daniel. “It’s a fantastic move for Daniel at this stage of his […]

Cliftonville duo sign for Warrenpoint Town

Warrenpoint Town have moved quickly to sign two young stars from Cliftonville. Martin Murray, the 22 year old forward and former Glentoran and Glenavon player, was the first confirmed last night. Martin is looking forward to the challenge ahead as he was greeted by an eager ‘Point manager Barry Gray. Speaking to Newry Times, Gray […]

British Isles Bowling Championships taking place in Newry

Oriel Men’s Bowling Zone will defend their British Isles Top Team title against England and Wales in Newry Sports Centre, Patrick Street on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December. Oriel, as current all-Ireland champions for 2014 and 2015, travelled to Wigan, England to represent Ireland in the prestigious British Isles Top Team event and returned […]

Saval Gaelic4Mothers launch ‘Every Penny Counts’ fundraising campaign

Saval Gaelic4Mothers and Others football team will be raising much needed funds not just for themselves but more importantly for the Southern Area Hospices Services. Coordinator Imelda Fearon explained the unique fundraising initiative to Newry Times. “We have purchased money tins which we will sell for £5, the buyer in turn fills the tin with […]

‘Open Championship is the jewel in our golfing crown’ – McKevitt

SDLP Culture, Art and Leisure Spokesperson, Karen McKevitt MLA has welcomed the announcement that the Open Championship is to come to Portrush in 2019. McKevitt said that the news is the jewel in the crown of Northern Ireland’s golfing success. She said, “Sport in the North, and across the island, is now synonymous with golfing […]

Newry City Ladies captain Aoife Lennon scoops NIWFA Player of the Year Award

Members of the women’s football community joined special guests at a gala dinner to celebrate the end of another successful season. The 38th season proved to be the most exciting yet with the Premier League title decided on the last day when Newry City Ladies dramatically clinched the trophy ahead of Linfield Ladies. In the […]

Northern Ireland football team congratulated on Euro qualification

Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has congratulated the Northern Ireland football team on qualifying for the European Championship. The side secured a 3-1 victory over Greece at Windsor Park to qualify for its first major tournament for 30 years and first ever European Championship. The Minister said, “I wholeheartedly congratulate the football team on securing […]

Remarkable Reds are County Champions

ROSTREVOR MINORS 1-11 – 1-06 NEWRY SHAMROCKS By Kieran McNally at Pairc Esler, Newry. Conall Gordon lifted the Collie Curran cup at the end of a titanic tussle with Newry Shamrocks, as Rostrevor belied the pre-match predictions to become minor champions for 2015. Ryan Caulfield’s 48th minute goal was valuable for the young Reds in […]







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