
The future of Newry City F.C is in jeopardy after the IFA revealed that Newry’s scheduled game tomorrow against Loughgall has been postponed. Tomorrow’s opening game against the Championship One outfit was cancelled by the IFA who said it would give city time to “clarify their position”. Newry, who narrowly missed out on promotion from Championship […]
Aug 10 2012 | Posted in
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Local Assembly man Chris Hazzard has praised the latest win by the Down Minor camogie panel. The team of girls where successful yet again when they defeated holders Antrim to pick up the Ulster Minor title with a finishing score line of Down 2-12, Antrim 1-06 in Ballygalget. Speaking to Newry Times, Hazzard commented; “I […]
Aug 7 2012 | Posted in
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Eireann McLaughlin has been a key figure in Newry City Ladies league campaign this season, scoring a superb 16 goals with another game to go and recently, Newry Times caught up with Eireann to find out a little more about her: Name: Eireann McLaughlin Age: 15 Position: Right wing /Forward. Previous clubs: Midway Utd, Dundalk […]
Aug 6 2012 | Posted in
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In the only game in the First Division, Villa Rovers took all three points with a 2-1 win over Park View. Paul Daly and new signing Darren Quinn were on target for new manager Johnny Carville’s side. In the Premier Division, Ballybot United produced the shock of the day when they beat seasons league runners […]
Aug 6 2012 | Posted in
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The Guinness World Record for Relay running was broken in Newry at 4.46am on Saturday 4th August in St Colman’s, Newry Sports Complex. The runners completed an impressive 2,680 miles of unbroken running while passing on the baton and received tremendous support from the local community. The running continues until this Wednesday when the new […]
Aug 4 2012 | Posted in
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Paul Grimley has been confirmed as the new manager of Armagh after receiving the unanimous support of clubs in the county. Grimley, who has a wealth of experience in the Armagh set up after serving as assistant to former managers Paddy O’Rourke and Joe Kernan’s All Ireland title winning 2002 side, was appointed after last […]
Jul 27 2012 | Posted in
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Newry City fans were left in a state of shock as news filtered through late on Tuesday night that Pat McGibbon was stepping down as manager. The news broke shortly after the club’s 6-0 thrashing of Premier Division side Glenavon in a friendly fixture. The club issued the following statement on their website: “Newry City […]
Jul 25 2012 | Posted in
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Despite great optimism in the Mournes that this would be their year – it wasn’t to be. In a very cagey first 20 minutes of this Ulster Senior football decider Down and Donegal played some very hard hitting football at a packed Clones. Donegal, who were out to defend their title, looked uneasy and nervy […]
Jul 22 2012 | Posted in
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There was a good turnout at Newry Showgrounds in anticipation of this quarter final tie in the NI Women’s Irish Cup between Division 3 runaway leaders Newry and their opponents Cliftonville who currently sit at the top of the Championship, two leagues ahead of the Newry Ladies. The opening minutes started off edgy with Newry […]
Jul 20 2012 | Posted in
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Chris Hazzard MLA has welcomed the recent Down GAA success following the Down Minor Hurlers victory over Antrim in the Ulster Championship. “I am absolutely delighted to see the honor and pride of our county jersey restored by this team of young fellas,” Hazzard commented. “The county has waited 18 long years for success at […]
Jul 18 2012 | Posted in
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