
In an exciting new development for Belfast Met, its Rugby Academy has joined forces with former Irish rugby professional Kieran Campbell. Kieran is the director of KC9 Peak Performance and a former elite rugby player having performed at international rugby level in both 7s and 15s. He was the previous Ulster […]
Aug 13 2021 | Posted in
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Renowned local oncologist Dr Seamus McAleer is encouraging local people to get on their bikes for Friends of the Cancer Centre’s Newry Canal Cycle on Saturday 21 August 2021. Dr McAleer, an oncologist at the Cancer Centre in Belfast, is no stranger to a cycling challenge, having undertaken numerous fundraising challenges for the […]

When Debbie Anderson, the store manager at Julian Charles in Banbridge, was looking for ways to get fit during the first lockdown she took up running. Not only did she take to it like a duck to water, but she was also part of a team that ran 100 miles in four days, […]
Aug 11 2021 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC has said they are ‘honoured’ to have a member of the board of directors from the club represented at such a high level within the NI Football League. Speaking about becoming Chairman of the NIFL Premiership Management Committee, Connaire stated, “I am honoured on being elected the Chair of the […]
Aug 3 2021 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the decision by Newry, Mourne and Down Council to grant planning permission for Down GAA’s ‘Centre of Excellence’ at Ballykinlar. The South Down MP also paid tribute to Down GAA and Council officials who have “worked tirelessly” behind the scenes for many months to reach this […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
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On the weekend of 9 to 11 July 2021, one of Cuan Mhuire’s greatest supporters, Mickey Burns of Glenavy, will be cycling a gruelling 560 miles across Ireland. In doing so he will visit all Cuan Mhuire treatment and support centres commencing in Newry, then to Galway, Limerick, Cork and Kildare. He will […]

Tickets for Manchester United’s Academy team’s visit to Northern Ireland in July to celebrate the first United victory in the Milk Cup in 1991 go on sale today. That team, captained by David Beckham, which included Gary Neville, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Northern Ireland’s own Keith Gillespie lifted the Trophy by beating […]
Jun 30 2021 | Posted in
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Manager Barry Gray adds his second summer signing with the addition of Jonathan Leddy. Leddy most recently played at Ballinmallard FC. Before that, he represented Ipswich Town in addition to the Republic of Ireland at youth level. The player says he is delighted with the move. He said, “I […]
Jun 23 2021 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has praised the work of the Irish Football Association in helping build the skills base of the local community. The Minister met with community outreach staff from the IFA and heard about the work of the IFA Foundation. The Foundation has helped thousands of young people acquire […]
May 19 2021 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint headquartered artisan food-to-go company DELI LITES has kicked off a major social impact project to show its support for environmental protection, using football as a catalyst to help rid our streets of litter. Based in Warrenpoint, the award-winning fresh gourmet sandwiches and food-to-go products company is teaming up with the non-profit group […]
May 18 2021 | Posted in
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