
Newry U18s kept the pressure on Ballymena for that 2nd promotion spot in Section B with a hard fought victory over Limavady on Saturday morning at the Showgrounds. Newry showed their intention from the start with a blistering opening, with Edgar volleying wide from Dillon’s set up and when Newry forced a corner Gourley took […]
Mar 27 2012 | Posted in
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Windmill Stars continue their quest to become the first local side to take home the Junior Cup twice when they take on Strathroy Harps on Wednesday evening (28th March) in the highly anticipated semi-final of the Coca Cola Junior Cup. In 2003 Windmill became the first Carnbane club to win the Junior Cup and in […]
Mar 26 2012 | Posted in
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Premier Division Late Clarke goal denies Crieve Crieve Rovers looked on course for only their second win of the season at Kilbroney park until Aidan Clarke popped up in the last minute of the game to head home an equaliser for Killowen. Pavel gave Crieve the lead before Cahal Ruddy found the back of the […]
Mar 25 2012 | Posted in
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Armagh’s fears of getting relegated to Division Two of the National Football League were eased this weekend with a close victory over neighbours Down. Armagh made a bright start to the game but were dealt a blow when Peter Carragher was stretchered off with a suspected broken leg. The hosts held the lead for most […]
Mar 25 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Peter Markey. Age: 27. Occupation: Student. Club: Bessbrook. Previous Club(s): Parkview, Clearly Celtic and Loughgall. Honours: 2 x Bessbrook cups, Fr Davis cup, AOH cup, Carnbane Premier Division, and the Kennedy cup. I also have multiple Carnbane, Mid Ulster youth leagues and cups. Position: Midfield/Striker. Favourite player: Roy Keane. Favourite drink: Diet Coke. What team […]
Mar 24 2012 | Posted in
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It is one of the biggest events in the local sporting calender when Armagh and Down meet. With Newry divided 50:50, the game can be one of the most talked about events of the year and this weekend’s clash is one of the most anticipated meetings in years as both teams have plenty to play […]
Mar 24 2012 | Posted in
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Recently the Newry Times team caught up with Newry U-18 player Jordan King to find out a little more about him. Name: Jordan King Age: 16 Position: Left Back/Left Midfield Previous clubs: Barcroft and Bessbrook Greatest achievement so far in your career? Winning the double with Barcroft and getting to play against Norwich youth academy. […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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Representatives from Armagh and Laois met today to discuss the allegations made by the Armagh County Board this week. Newry Times reported on Tuesday that Armagh officials were claiming ‘racial’ and ‘partitionist’ abuse during the National Football League game on Sunday. Both county boards agreed that “allegations made by Armagh County Board in their statement […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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Ballymena United have this week requested that an Independent Arbitration Panel consider the case of Alan Davidson’s eligibility in the JJB Sports Irish Cup. Newry Times reported this week that Newry were successful in their appeal to the Irish Football Association and had been reinstated to the Irish Cup to face Linfield in the semi-final […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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Sectarianism is not a new phenomenon in the GAA, if you were to ask any seasoned follower of inter-county football they would tell you that it happens quite often. What happened to Ciaran McKeever is nothing short of scandalous and should be addressed immediately by the GAA. The Laois County Board’s refusal to accept reality […]
Mar 22 2012 | Posted in
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