
By Seán Ó Maoilsté. Charlie Vernon is proud to be a fluent Irish speaker and he spoke to Seán Ó Maoilsté, member of the Armagh GAA Culture Committee about his interest in the native language of Ireland. Ainm: Charlie Vernon. Scoil: Bunscoil Naomh Pádraig, Ard Mhacha agus Scoil Ghramadaí Naomh Pádraig, Ard Mhacha. School: St […]
Apr 4 2012 | Posted in
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The passing of Jimmy Craven after a long illness meant many local games were called off as a mark of respect to the popular lad who turned out for many Carnbane sides. All of the remaining games that did go ahead had a minute’s silence before kick off. Premier Divison Late Fusco goal stuns Bessbrook […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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Local Newry and Mourne Clubs performed extremely well at the Ulster Championships in Tyholland ABC at the weekend. St Malachy’s ABC, St. John Bosco, St Brigid’s, St Bronagh’s and St. Pats ABC all picked up medals at the championships. St Malachy’s had the most successful day gaining two winner’s medals through Declan Rafferty defeating Anthony […]
Apr 3 2012 | Posted in
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After the midweek disappointment in which goals from Edgar and Cunningham could only secure a point, Newry were determined to make amends and started brightly against Tandragee on Saturday morning. Within five minutes Gourley put Newry ahead when he collected the ball 25 yards from goal, ran at the heart of the Tandragee defence and […]
Apr 2 2012 | Posted in
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Over 140 local people turned out in force on Sunday 25th March at the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Newry. Milers of all ages were sponsored to do 1, 3 or 6 miles around the track and grounds of the St Colman’s Sports Complex. The day was a massive success with friends, families and work […]
Apr 1 2012 | Posted in
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The fate of Newry City FC in this seasons Irish Cup will be decided this Tuesday as the independent hearing into Ballymena United’s expulsion takes place. Newry issued an appeal into the eligibility of United’s Alan Davidson following a 2-1 quarter-final defeat. The Irish Football Association agreed with Newry City’s appeal having initially rejected it, […]
Apr 1 2012 | Posted in
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The local community is celebrating today after St. Paul’s High School, Bessbrook clinched the All Ireland this afternoon in stunning fashion. Played in front of a huge travelling support at Kingspan Breifne Park in Cavan, the local side dominated the match, winning by an icredible 14 point margin. First half: The gripping final, played out […]
Mar 31 2012 | Posted in
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Newry Times recently caught up with Newry City Under 16s midfielder Ryan Quinn. Ryan has recently made a great starting impact on the team and has also enjoyed a leading role and starting place in the U-16 team. To find out a little more about him see below: Name: Ryan Quinn. Age: 15. Position: Central midfield. […]
Mar 30 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Christopher Casey. Age: 23. Occupation: Student. Club: Newry Juventus. Previous Club(s): Windmill youth. Honours: None yet at senior level but I have a few at youth level. Position: Goalkeeper. Favourite player: Peter Schmeichel. Favourite drink: Red bull/Budweiser. What team do you support? Manchester United. What are your interests outside of football? Rugby, Xbox and […]
Mar 30 2012 | Posted in
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Windmill Star’s Junior cup run is over for another season after their opponents Strathroy Harps grabbed their second successive Carnbane scalp in the competition at Loughall on Wednesday evening. Windmill were left pondering what might have been as they will feel they did enough over the course of the 90 minutes to warrant them a […]
Mar 29 2012 | Posted in
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