
SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) and Ulster Rugby’s annual competition, Real Rugby Heroes, which rewards volunteers across community rugby, has returned for its fifth year. The Real Rugby Heroes Award seeks out volunteers who make an invaluable contribution to the game at a grassroots level, enriching communities across Ulster. Article continues below This year, […]
Dec 20 2019 | Posted in
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Sacred Heart Grammar School (Newry) 7-11 St. Ronan’s College (Lurgan) 0-9 Referee: Eddie Cuthbert The girls of Sacred Heart Grammar School, inspired by a strong team spirit, secured their place in the Ulster U20 final last Wednesday after a convincing display against their Lurgan counterparts. It was a typically chilly December evening under the floodlights […]
Dec 11 2019 | Posted in
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An ‘Everyday Battler’ from Newry has overcome his physical and mental obstacles to chase a life-changing goal with Bridgestone UK, beginning with a four-month physical training programme and ending with a first-ever 10km run. Alastair Chambers, aged 39, was one of just nine people across the UK to participate in Bridgestone’s Everyday Battlers campaign, where […]
Nov 1 2019 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town has announced the return of Lorcan Forde to the club on loan from Linfield for the rest of the season. Lorcan has went through all the youth ranks at the ‘Point and knows what direction the club wants to move in. Article continues below Forde took on the responsibility and played a huge […]
Sep 6 2019 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town Football Club has announced the signing of 19-year-old defender James Prendergast and 20-year-old forward Brandon Doyle. James comes in from Dundalk FC, where he has gone up through the ranks playing for several youth teams. Article continues below Prendergast (19), has impressed in pre-season so far and will wear the number 14 jersey […]
Aug 9 2019 | Posted in
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Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains will provide the dramatic backdrop for hundreds of cyclists as they prepare to take on the Etape Mourne Cycling Sportif this month. Supported by the world’s largest online bike store, Chain Reaction Cycles, and powered by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the ‘Etape Mourne’ cycling sportive will get into […]

IFA and McDonald’s ambassador, Pat Jennings is calling for people involved in grassroots football to nominate the unsung heroes of the game across Northern Ireland with the deadline for the 2019 Grassroots Football Awards fast approaching. The IFA and McDonald’s 2019 Grassroots Awards nominations officially close on 9 August. Article continues below The awards […]

Buttercrane Shopping Centre is delighted support the Armagh Ladies Club Championships for a second year as the competition is confirmed to commence – for Senior, Intermediate and Junior – on Friday 2 August. A total of 19 games will take place over the month of August in venues all around the county, leading to the […]
Jul 24 2019 | Posted in
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Warrenpoint Town FC has welcomed the arrivals of Dermot McVeigh, Gavin Smith, Jake O’Connor and Kaleem Simon to the club. The new signings will start the 2019/20 season in the ‘Point colours, with Manager Stephen McDonnell absolutely delighted to have secured the services of all four players. Speaking to Newry Times, McDonnell said, […]
Jun 25 2019 | Posted in
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Following the huge success of the inaugural event last year, the 2019 Northern Ireland Health & Fitness Awards sponsored by Centra are back and promise to be even bigger and better than before and organisers are once again seeking entries from individuals and organisations in Newry. Last year’s winners included Declan Trainor from The GYM […]
May 28 2019 | Posted in
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