
Premier Division Windmill Stars now share the lead in the Carnbane Premier division after a 3-1 win over Cleary Celtic at Frank Curran Park. Joe Fegan gave Windmill the lead but Chris Murphy got Cleary back on level terms from the penalty spot. In the second half Kevin O’Rourke put Windmill 2-1 ahead with a […]
Jan 15 2012 | Posted in
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Down and Armagh both emerged victorious today in the McKenna Cup. The wins mean Armagh bagged their first points of the tournament while Down move two points clear at the top and look good to win the group. Armagh hosted St Mary’s at the Athletic Grounds and few would have seen anything other than an […]
Jan 15 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Kieran Mc Parland. Age: 35. Occupation: Sales manager. Club: Windmill stars. Previous Club(s): Newry Town, Banbridge town, Ballybot and Rockview. Position: Centre back. Favourite player: Gary Pallister. Favourite drink: Guinness. Favourite food: Steak. What team do you support? Man United. What are your interests outside of football? Golf, socialising and walking. How long have you […]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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The 2012 boxing season began where it left off with more success for Armagh-Down clubs at the Mid-Ulster Novice Championships at Tyholland, Monaghan at the weekend. St. John Bosco had the most winners with six entries and six winners in Kane Tucker, Brendan McParland, Molly Patterson, Nicole McCann, Aaron Smith and Darren McCabe. St Brigid’s […]
Jan 12 2012 | Posted in
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Armagh-Down clubs performed well at the National Youth Championships last weekend at the National Stadium in Dublin. Stephen Mulholland (St Malachy’s) was the stand out boxer of the championships at the weekend with some great performances. In the first bout of the 64kg class Stephen defeated Joshua Coughlan (St Saviours) with a first round knockout […]
Jan 12 2012 | Posted in
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The GAA is introducing a new suspension system for this year’s Allianz League and the Senior Inter County Championships. A trial system of match bans will replace the current system of time-based suspensions, with one and two-game suspensions being introduced instead of the current four and eight-week suspensions. However, this new system will only relate […]
Jan 10 2012 | Posted in
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James McCartan says Dan Gordon could continue as Down full back this year, despite his man of the match performance at wing forward against Armagh on Sunday. Better known as a midfielder or a full forward, Gordon was switched to full back in 2010 when Down reached the All-Ireland final, and has been first-choice full […]
Jan 9 2012 | Posted in
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Newry City FC and Dundalk FC have organised a friendly at The Showgrounds for Sunday 26th February at 2pm. The League of Ireland side will play against City just five days before their 2012 season kicks off against Monaghan United. The sides recently met last October in a charity match in aid of The Ryan […]
Jan 9 2012 | Posted in
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Down upped the ante in the second half to beat a young and experimental Armagh by 2-12 to 0-10 at Pairc Esler. There was a late start at Newry as the competitive GAA season opened in style with this mouth-watering clash of these deadly rivals and captain Daniel Hughes had Down ahead after three minutes. […]
Jan 9 2012 | Posted in
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Name: Barry McParland. Age: 25. Occupation: Plasterer. Club: Rockview United. Previous Clubs: Bridgend and Newry Celtic. Position: Goalkeeper. Favourite player: Roy Keane. Favourite drink: Coke. Favourite food: Homemade Soup. What team do you support? Manchester United. What are your interests outside of football? Pool, Snooker and the pub. How long have you been with your current club? Almost two years. What is […]
Jan 8 2012 | Posted in
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