
Newry Mitchels GFC will host their annual underage football blitz tournament at Derryleckagh playing fields, on Saturday 30th May 2015, commencing at 9.30am when all participating teams will parade behind Mayobridge Band. With 46 teams from thirteen counties having secured places at this year’s tournament, underage teams are expected from as far away as County […]

Sinn Féin MLA Caitriona Ruane has said that the success of the Irish Open in bringing people into South Down needs to be built upon. Speaking to Newry Times, Ruane said, “I would congratulate the organisers of the Irish Open for selecting the Royal County Down course at Newcastle for this years’ tournament. “Already we […]
May 29 2015 | Posted in
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DOWN MINOR ACFL DIVISION ONE BURREN 2-10 – 1-09 ROSTREVOR MINORS By Kieran McNally Rostrevor’s young charges were left to rue a sluggish start and some less than clinical finishing, as they came up short away at league and championship rivals Burren on Tuesday night. The Reds never led on the night, but were often […]
May 26 2015 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has said that the home of the Mournes is ready to welcome the world to enjoy a first class spectacle at the Irish Open. She said, “The fringe events are now well underway as competitors and visitors begin to make the journey to scenic South Down for the Irish […]

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY SIX ROSTREVOR 0-10 – 2-08 KILCOO By Kieran McNally Kilcoo were able to strike when it mattered most, as their fourteen men staggered to victory in front of a sizeable crowd at Pettit Park on Friday night. Daryl Branagan’s red card epitomised what was quite a hard-hitting encounter in […]
May 25 2015 | Posted in
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DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY FIVE CUMANN PHEADAIR NAOFA 2-09 – 1-12 ROSTREVOR By Kieran McNally Conor Fegan sent over an equalising free with the final kick of an absorbing derby, as Rostrevor battled bravely to prevent defeat under trying circumstances at Moygannon on Friday night. The Reds appeared to be on their way […]
May 20 2015 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted that Patrick Kielty is headline act for the comedy nights at the Irish Open Fringe Festival. The Council are organising a number of events throughout the week in Newcastle town from Monday 25th to Sunday 31st May. These events are being put on for people in town […]

DOWN ACFL DIVISION ONE – MATCHDAY FOUR LIATROIM FONTENOYS 0-04 – 0-11 ROSTREVOR By Kieran McNally Rostrevor produced a workmanlike performance to pull away from a disappointing Liatroim Fontenoys in swirling wind at Fontenoy Park on Sunday afternoon. The Reds needed to show patience against the breeze in the opening half and built on a […]
May 14 2015 | Posted in
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have been working in partnership with the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce to bring a fantastic range of locally produced artisan food markets to Castle Park on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May from 11am to 7pm as part of the Food and Blues Event. The Council have been busy […]

In conjunction with Midway FC and Dunganon FC, pupils from St Joseph’s Boys’ HS, Newry recently took part in a series of after school soccer coaching sessions. Project co-ordinator Mr Brendan Fearon explained, “The project was set up to showcase the exceptional talents of pupils and provide meaningful opportunities for them to develop key interpersonal […]
May 13 2015 | Posted in
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