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Ulster GAA, in partnership with Irish FA and Ulster Rugby, hosted an ‘Inclusive Game of Three Halves’ at Meadowbank Arena in Magherafelt recently. The event centred on three inclusive clubs, one from each sport: Ballymena Bears representing rugby; Coleraine Strikers representing IFA and Derry GAA for All representing Gaelic Games. The teams, made up of […]
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the publication of a procurement notice outlining proposed modification to the contract for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Mr McNulty said the publication of a VEAT notice by the Department for Communities was a welcome part of the journey toward delivering a new permanent home for the GAA in […]
Sinn Féin councillor Declan Murphy has wished local boy Michael McCloy the best of luck as he joins Ireland’s first ever Down Syndrome Futsal team. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke after presenting Michael with a cheque for over £7,000 and 450 euro that was raised by the community: “I’m delighted to be handing over this […]
A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories last weekend when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games). The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different […]
The outstanding achievements of Cleary Celtic FC have been marked by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Valerie Harte. At a recent Civic Reception held in Newry’s Council Chamber, Cllr Harte presented the team with an engraved crystal bowl in recognition of their remarkable achievements in the 2021-2022 season. Speaking at the reception […]
Newry and Armagh SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has called on the GAA and RTE to make GAA games easily acceptable and free to watch. The former Armagh footballer has written to the Director General of RTE. McNulty said: “I am well aware that GAAGO is not necessarily out of the question in terms of affordability […]
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has called for Translink to put on additional train or bus services this weekend for fans travelling to Dublin for All-Ireland quarter-final matches. Additional train services for the double header in Croke Park on Saturday have quickly sold out, with limited availability left on other special services. Mr McNulty has […]
Members of the Rostrevor based Amateur sports team, The Rossi, are undertaking all Island cycling challenge to cover 600km in 3 days to raise funds for research into Prostate Cancer. Starting at the most southerly point of Mizen, Co Cork on 30th June, the ten-strong team plan on cycling to the most Northernly point of […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is excited to announce the launch of the new ‘Be Active Summer Programme’ for 2023. The fun filled programme opened for bookings on Monday 19 June and is designed to provide children and young people with a range of activities and sports to keep them entertained throughout the summer […]
A Newry based Tae Kwon Do club is currently preparing for the European TKD Championships this weekend in Lisburn with the successful trophy laden club busy with preparation for another potential trophy haul. Cathal Fegans Schools of Tae Kwon Do has established itself as one of the most successful clubs in Ireland. The club obtained […]
SDLP Sports Spokesperson Justin McNulty has said that children will lose out following a decision to end the school sports programme. The programme was delivered by IFA and GAA coaches in over 200 schools across the North. The Department of Education said there was no funding to continue to continue the programme due to budgetary […]
Individuals, schools and sports clubs have until 5pm on Friday 7 July to nominate young people aged 18 and under who brought pride and prestige to the borough through their outstanding sporting achievements. Organised by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, these annual awards recognise […]
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