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McKevitt calls for Stormont reception to recognise Down champion footballers

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has called on the Culture Minister to invite the county’s intermediate champion footballers to a civic reception at Stormont. The Down ladies team celebrated an emphatic win over Fermanagh on Sunday to bring home the All-Ireland Intermediate title after a remarkable scoreline of 6-16 to 1-10. Speaking to Newry […]

Down ladies celebrate All-Ireland triumph: Down 6-16 Fermanagh 1-10

Down ladies’ footballers triumphed against Fermanagh after producing a dominant display to win the All-Ireland Intermediate Final at Croke Park yesterday (Sunday). The Mourne county collected the honours after an emphatic 6-16 to 1-10 victory over Fermanagh in the final at Croke Park yesterday afternoon in what was Down’s first victory in the competition. In […]

Dromintee clarify fielding of ‘old men’ in Championship game against Crossmaglen Rangers

Local Gaelic club Dromintee have released a statement explaining why they fielded a veteran side against Crossmaglen Rangers in an Armagh Championship game on Friday. After leading by ten points within the first eight minutes of the game at the Athletic Grounds the Crossmaglen managers John McEntee and Oisin McConville called the Cross starting lineup […]

McKevitt congratulates new Down GAA manager

SDLP Culture spokesperson Karen McKevitt MLA has hailed the appointment of Jim McCorry as manager of the Down senior football team as a “new beginning” for the squad. The Armagh native succeeds James McCartan as the new manager of the Mourne county. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “I’m absolutely delighted that Jim has taken […]

McKevitt congratulates new All-Ireland premier junior camogie champions

SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt has congratulated the Down Camogie team on becoming All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie champions. Speaking to Newry Times, McKevitt said, “I’m delighted to be able to offer my warm congratulations to the Down camogie team on a stunning display at Croke Park today that saw them crowned All-Ireland premier junior […]

Bosco ABC box their way to glory

After winning their mid ulster titles last weekend their 5 champions met the winners of the Derry/Donegal championships in the ulster finals in Newtownstewart. First up for the Bosco was reigning Irish Champion Jake Tucker, who defeated Ryan Ward from Convoy ABC 3-0 on the judges score cards to secure his second Ulster title in […]

GAA and Samaritans team up to help those in need of emotional support

The GAA and Samaritans have come together to offer greater emotional support for people who are struggling to cope across the 32 counties. The announcement is the first of a series of initiatives the GAA will be undertaking this year to make sure its members have access to emotional support in these challenging times. For […]

Best of the Best for Mayobridge kickboxer

On Saturday 5th April Mayobridge kickboxer Curtis Clyde and his team-mates entered the Best of the Best kickboxing championships in Dublin. Curtis fought in the mens senior semi-contact points fighting division and placed 3rd overall. This was Curtis’ first time fighting in a semi contact division and also his first time competing in 8 months […]

Excitement builds for Annual Tow Path Cycle in Newry

The Annual Tow Path Cycle in Newry is almost upon us, with the fundraising recipients being Headway, Newry. Headway, Newry aim to improve the quality of life for people with brain injury, their carers and their families. Their vision is that persons living with a brain injury are supported to lead fulfilling and satisfying lifestyles. […]

Raise vital funds for local Samaritans at Newry City Marathon

It’s getting to be that time of year, people; your New Year’s Resolutions have wilted, Dry January is over (to the enormous relief of shareholders in breweries, distilleries and vineyards) and you are sliding backwards towards pizza, beer and a comfortable sofa. But wait; there is salvation on the horizon because the Marathon season will […]







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