
St Bronagh’s ABC of Rostrevor held their annual fight night in the Balmoral, Warrenpoint at the weekend and it turned out to be a great night of boxing. Head coach Gavin Dougan organised a great fight card of boxing with fifteen thrilling contests. Two times Ulster Champion Shane McGarry produced a stand out performance, winning […]
Jan 26 2012 | Posted in
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Down manager James McCartan was accused of trying to distract Derry’s Paddy Bradley just as he was about to take a free during the McKenna Cup semi-final at the Morgan Athletic Grounds. McCartan’s Derry counterpart John Brennan complained afterwards, “James shouted at Paddy Bradley taking a free – Paddy said he put him off. I […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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Paddy O’Rourke has taken a lot of positives from Armagh’s McKenna Cup campaign. The Orchard County made their exit from the pre-season competition last night, despite finishing with a win over Monaghan, and their manager said afterwards, “We’ve used an awful lot of players and I think everybody in the panel has been given game-time […]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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By Brian McQuaid Some people regard this time of year as the ‘January blues’, maybe it’s the after effects of Christmas, or those New Year resolutions that sometimes only last for just a couple of weeks. From a bowling point of view it’s also a time when we look forward to a new round of […]
Jan 23 2012 | Posted in
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Premier division Windmill Stars inflicted Bessbrook United’s first defeat of the season in a one sided second half at Orior Park. Scoring opportunities were few and far between in the first half. Niall Devlin came close to breaking the deadlock for Windmill but for a timely interception from Mark Patton. Declan Carville also forced a […]
Jan 22 2012 | Posted in
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Name:Steven Devlin. Age: 24. Occupation: Language technician. Club: Finn Harps. Previous Club(s): Newry City. Position: Right back (anywhere except in nets). Favourite player: Xavi. Favourite drink: Coke. Favourite food: Kens. What team do you support? Man United. What are your interests outside of football? Any sports and the Irish language. How long have you been […]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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A young Newry City team faced a strong Cliftonville side on Friday night. Unfortunately it was to be an unlucky Friday 13th for the Newry lads. The first half saw the locals compete extremely well with their much vaunted opponents who are fancied for the league title. A great display by keeper Jamie Greenaway meant […]
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
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Newry City FC are to host Airtricity League side Monaghan United on the 24th January. The friendly will be played at the Showgrounds at 7:30pm on Tuesday 24th. Monaghan will be familiar with Newry with City manager Pat McGibbon having been an assistant manager for United. As well as that Newry have former Monaghan players […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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Playing 2nd in the table Midway United, Newry depleted by illness and injury gave a very creditable display. With only eight out field players and defender James Poucher deputising in goal, Newry played some nice attacking passing movements. However when one of these attacks broke down Newry’s defending numbers were found wanting and Midway capitalised […]
Jan 16 2012 | Posted in
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Newry booked their place in the sixth round of the JJB Sports Irish Cup this weekend after a tough win over Banbridge Town. Both sides went in to the game with Newry’s six goal thrashing of Banbridge fresh in their minds. It was a defensive display from Banbridge as they parked the bus and made […]
Jan 15 2012 | Posted in
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