
Representatives from 52 schools across Northern Ireland gathered in Belfast recently for the launch of Ulster Colleges GAA programme for 2012/13. Around 100 guests were present at the Merchant Hotel to hear from Liam O’Neill, GAA President, and Seamus Meehan, Ulster Colleges Chairman, as they detailed plans for the season ahead. Speaking at the launch, […]
Sep 12 2012 | Posted in
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Saturday’s results and updated league tables Premier Division Ballybot Utd 1 – 1 Kilkeel Ath Killeavey Utd 5 – 3 Bessbrook Utd Killowen Celtic 3 – 2 Damolly Utd Newry Celtic 2 – 2 Crieve Rovers Whitecross AFC 5 – 3 Rockview Utd Woodside 0 – 1 Finn Harps P W D L F A […]
Sep 10 2012 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Karen McKevitt and Crotlieve Cllr Declan McAteer have congratulated Ireland’s newest and youngest golf star, Sean Ryan (5) of Burren who has won a qualifying place to compete in the World Golf Championships in North Carolina next year. Speaking to Newry Times, she said: “The whole community is incredibly proud of […]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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First Division Saturday was a day to forget for local football as it was overshadowed by horrific leg breaks in two separate incidents. Firstly, to Stefan Metcalfe of Bohemians in their encounter with Newry Hibs at Jennings Park and then to Orchard City’s David Henry against Ashgrove Rovers at Frank Curran Park. Speaking to Newry […]
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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Mourne Junior Athletics Club members were pleased to welcome Olympic Torch bearer Hannah Hopkins and Mayor of Newry and Mourne, Councillor John McArdle to their club recently. The Junior Athletics Club has 30 young aspiring athletes who were able to have their photo taken with the Olympic Torch. The Mayor commended all the young people […]
Aug 30 2012 | Posted in
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Rostrevor won the Down GAA Og Sport competition on Sunday after defeating holders Newry Shamrocks in the final. The Og Sport competition is an U15 7-A-Side competition and in the group stages the 2011 winners Newry Shamrocks were the only side to remain undefeated. In the Semi Finals Shamrocks were joined by Rostrevor, Ballyholland and […]
Aug 28 2012 | Posted in
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Local football spectators were treated to another goal fest on Saturday. Forget about the water logged pitches, it was raining goals in the Carnbane League – we have 38 goals to report in 8 games! Premier Division For the second successive Saturday Finn Harps took a two goal lead but failed to see the game […]
Aug 27 2012 | Posted in
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The postponement of Newry City’s opening league fixture last weekend appeared to throw the future of the club into uncertainty, but after offering assurances regarding their future to the Irish Football Association during the week, Newry were given the go-ahead to begin their league campaign away to Larne on Saturday. The off field issues didn’t […]
Aug 20 2012 | Posted in
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Many of Saturday’s fixtures fell victim to the bad weather but the five games that survived the inclement conditions certainly didn’t disappoint, producing three hat tricks and no less than 23 goals between them! Orchard City’s 100% record was in no danger of waning on Saturday as they cruised past Grasshoppers in the quarter final of […]
Aug 18 2012 | Posted in
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The Bessbrook Cup second round fixtures took place on Saturday while a whole host of clubs kicked off their league campaigns. Premier Division The performance of the day goes to Woodside as they put in a devastating show to trounce Damolly United 10-1! Goals from Sean McConell(2), Stephen Bradley, Darren Edgar, Joe McDermott, Brendan Doran, […]
Aug 13 2012 | Posted in
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