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Ireland to Host Tae Kwon Do World Championships In 2028

The Tae Kwon Do World Championships are set to held in Ireland in 2028.  The huge news was announced by Tae Kwon Do Alliance Ireland on their Facebook page. Dear members, As we disperse after a gruelling but rewarding week at the World Championships, we take away lots of medals but also lots of lessons […]

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Tipperary’s Brendan Cummins Returns To  Ireland Poc Fada Final

The Full Playing Order for the M. Donnelly My Club Shop.ie All Ireland Poc Fada Senior Hurling  1. Cathal Dillon, Tipperary 2. Pearce Smyth, Down 3. Noel Fallon, Roscommon 4. Sean Og McLaren, Antrim 5. Killian Phelan, Kilkenny 6. Cillian Kiely, Offaly 7.  Darren Geoghegan, Louth 8. Brendan Cummins, Tipperary 9.  Pat Burke, Westmeath 10.  […]

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Community Government Sport Stormont

Ministers Congratulate Scottie Scheffler and Hail 153rd Open a Huge Success

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have congratulated Scottie Scheffler on winning the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The American, who finished four shots clear of the field on 17 under par, collected the coveted Claret Jug on the 18th green of the Dunluce Links in front of thousands of ecstatic […]

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Community Constituency South Down Sport Warrenpoint

Local Judo Club Goes From Strength to Strength

On Saturday 06th of July Paul McConville and Dermot McCaul from Shinken Shobu Ryu Judo club Warrenpoint attended the British masters in Walsall.  Both men where in the M7 category with Dermot competing in the under 90kg and Paul in the under 81kg category. The British Masters is one of the largest competitions in the UK […]

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Local Girls Selected to Represent Ireland at Tae Kwon Do World Championships

Three talented female athletes from Cathal Fegan Schools of Taekwon-Do, based in Newry and Silverbridge, have been selected to represent Team Ireland at the upcoming ITF World Championships in Barcelona, taking place from July 23rd to 27th. After successfully competing in both national championships and rigorous trials, Aoife Loye, Cara Mackin, and Amy Bantleman earned […]

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Barcelona Bound For Chester

The amazing CFTKD squad from the Cathal Fegan School of Taekwondo are off to compete at the World Championships in Barcelona — and they’re taking someone very special with them. Chester’s Chance is proudly displayed on every team shirt, with our little lion right there on their jerseys — a symbol of strength, bravery, and […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Sport Westminster

Sinn Féin Introduce Bill to End RTÉ’s Second-Class Treatment of Audiences In North – Hughes

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes, has welcomed the introduction of a new bill to end the practice of geo-blocking and excluding northern citizens from RTÉ competitions. The bill has been introduced by Sinn Féin TDs Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Joanna Byrne. Dáire Hughes MP said: “We have constantly raised the wholly […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council Sport

Be Active Summer Programme Open for Bookings

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has officially launched its Be Active Summer Programme 2025, with bookings opening from 10am on Monday 16 June, for what promises to be a fun-filled and action-packed summer across the district. The programme, which runs throughout July and August, is designed to keep children and young people active, engaged […]

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McNulty: Executive and UK Government Must Back Casement Park With Real Investment

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has urged the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government to break the stalemate on funding for Casement Park. He called for a financial commitment that matches the sporting and cultural significance of the GAA and the economic reality of today’s costs. Mr. McNulty said the Executive’s long-standing […]

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Eight Local Fighters Gear Up for 2025 ITF World Tae kwon Do Championships in Barcelona

By Kevin McAteer As the countdown begins for the 2025 ITF World Taekwon-Do Championships, set to take place from July 22nd to 27th in Cornellà, Barcelona, Eight local fighters for Team Ireland are intensifying their preparations to make a significant impact on the global stage. The local athletes are: Cathal Fegan Silverbridge  Aoife Loye Silverbridge  Joe McKeown Silverbridge  James Walsh Silverbridge  Ethan O’Kane […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Sport

Mayobridge FC Hit With Points Deduction and Stripped of League Title

Mayobridge FC have been stripped of their Carnbane League Division 1 league title and disqualified from the Kehoe Kars Bessbrook Cup, having fielded an ineligible player in both competitions. A spokesperson from the Carnbane League clarified the situation after the news came to light on Saturday evening. The spokesperson said: ‘The points deduction against Mayobridge […]

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Ulster GAA Results and Fixtures – 5/5/25

RESULTS:  05–05-2025 (Mon) Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club League Division 1 Quarter Final Lisbellaw 16:30 Aodh Ruadh (Donegal) 1-14   6-17 Gaeil Triucha (Monaghan)  07–05-2025 (Wed) Ulster GAA Hurling Junior Club League Division 2 Quarter Final Belnaleck 19:30 Belnaleck (Fermanagh) 1-11   3-16 Lisbellaw (Fermanagh)  10–05-2025 (Sat)  Electric Ireland Ulster GAA Football Minor Championship   Quarter Finals Kingspan […]