
Warrenpoint Town’s achievement in making it through to the Premier Division of the Irish League has been described as proving that sporting fairy tales do come through. And Councillor Connaire McGreevy said that as well as having a full Newry and Mourne Civic Reception for the players and management he will be seeking cross party […]
May 13 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh go into their second Dublin final in seven months today determined to add a National League title to the All Ireland Intermediate trophy won last October. Unbeaten for over a year now, Armagh go into Saturday’s Division Three derby decider against Down on the back of seven straight victories since drawing with the Mourne […]
May 11 2013 | Posted in
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Last year’s beaten finalists St Paul’s Bessbrook came from 4 points down at the break to claim the Danske Bank Treanor. St Eunan’s were the better team during the opening half though and built up an interval lead of 1-6 to 0-5 with a goal and a point from Niall O’Donnell and excellent points from […]
May 10 2013 | Posted in
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Table toppers Armagh will start slight favourites against Down in Saturday’s Tesco National League Division Three derby decider at Parnell Park (live on TG4, 12.15pm). On their last trip to Dublin for a final, James Daly’s side beat Waterford in last October’s All Ireland Intermediate Championship showpiece and more Orchard celebrations should be on the […]
May 10 2013 | Posted in
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Richard Bullick at St Loman’s Park Armagh ladies are the only remaining unbeaten county team in Ireland this season after a monumental effort secured the Orchard outfit’s place in the Tesco HomeGrown National League Division Three final. They will face nearest neighbours Down in Saturday week’s Dublin decider after the Mourne women squeezed past Longford […]
May 2 2013 | Posted in
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Armagh’s ladies National League semi-final against Tipperary will take place in St Loman’s Park, Mullingar on Sunday (2pm). If James Daly’s side win they may well face Ulster rivals Down in the Division Three decider at Parnell Park on May 11th as the Mourne women go into the other semi as favourites to beat Longford. […]
Apr 26 2013 | Posted in
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Join us for a night of mayhem and craic pre Armagh V Cavan in the Ulster Championship with the key panellists of the legends from the Armagh 1977 All Ireland finalists and the heroes from the 2002 All Ireland Championship winning team on Thursday 16th May 26th throw in 7.30 pm Canal Court Hotel Newry […]

Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte has spoken of her shock and sadness after the death of popular local footballer Michael McCaughey. “I was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Mickey McCaughey. I knew Mickey well and I know that many people will feel the passing of this young man keenly, none more so […]
Apr 15 2013 | Posted in
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A group of Irish speakers took to the football field at Páirc Esler in Newry last weekend to represent Armagh in a seven aside football competition for Gaeilgeoirí. The players came from across the county to strengthen the link between the Irish language and the Gaelic Athletic Association. The competition was held as part of […]
Apr 15 2013 | Posted in
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Crew members from McDonald’s Newry succeeded against fellow staff teams in a unique football tournament, all seeking the chance to represent Northern Ireland at a special McDonald’s staff football tournament at Hampden. Men’s and ladies teams from across Northern Ireland took part in the Belfast Regional Heat at the Valley Leisure Centre, with Coleraine winning […]
Apr 5 2013 | Posted in
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