
Newry Windmill Stars FC Volunteer John O’Hanlon has been awarded Volunteer of the Year. For the nineteenth year running, the McDonald’s Irish FA Grassroots Football Awards have honoured the regional footballing heroes who are integral to the local game right across Northern Ireland. Fifteen regional winners were presented with awards across […]
Oct 19 2020 | Posted in
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon MLA has announced her decision to recommend planning approval for the new stadium at Casement Park. Embed from Getty Images As a result, the Ulster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) will be able to build a new 34,578 capacity stadium on their existing site on the Andersonstown […]
Oct 13 2020 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland has shown the world it can deliver a world-class sporting event in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. That was the message from Economy Minister Diane Dodds as she attended the final day’s play at the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club in Co Antrim. The Minister – who […]
Oct 6 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has announced the opening of a £1million fund to assist with the safe return to sport. The Covid-19 Safe Sports Packs fund, which will be administered by SportNI, will be used for equipment to help clubs ensure a safe return to sport for children, participants, coaches, volunteers and […]
Sep 29 2020 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town manager Barry Gray has added his fifth signing of the summer. The latest addition is Scottish winger and striker Matthew Knox. Knox has previously played for Livingston, East Fife and Berwick Rangers in his native country of Scotland. He became the youngest player in Livingston’s history when he made […]
Aug 27 2020 | Posted in
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51,000 sq. ft. site in Newry will house Sports Direct, USC, GAME & Belong. Sports Direct USC new megastore has officially opened in Buttercrane Centre, Newry. The impressive new 51,000 sq. ft. store houses Sports Direct, USC and GAME as well as a Belong Gaming Arena. Speaking to Newry Times, Michael […]

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the news that the Dubai Duty-Free Irish Open golf tournament is to return to Northern Ireland next month. She was speaking after the European Tour announced that this year’s tournament would be hosted by Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort in Co Antrim on 24-27 September 2020. The […]
Aug 20 2020 | Posted in
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Gavin Peers will be the manager’s fourth signing of the season. New Warrenpoint Town FC signing Gavin Peers comes on board boasting a wealth of experience. Gavin previously played with Glentoran FC for eighteen months, Sligo Rovers for eleven seasons, St Pat’s Athletic and Derry city. The 34-year-old Central Defender fits […]
Aug 7 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, has announced the re-opening of the Sports Hardship Fund to help sports clubs deal with the financial impact of Covid-19. The Sports Hardship Fund initially opened on 14 April. It has provided support totalling £1.245million to help over 600 sports clubs maintain facilities during the lockdown. […]
Jul 24 2020 | Posted in
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Shelbourne Motors has renewed its association with Ulster and Ireland scrum-half John Cooney as its official Brand Ambassador. The Irish International will once again link-up with one of Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned vehicle retailers to promote its range of global car manufacturers. Shelbourne Motors employs over 170 staff across its multi-award-winning dealerships in […]
Jul 24 2020 | Posted in
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