The following players have been made available to other clubs for transfer. Interested parties should contact the club secretary at: secretary@newrycityafc.co.uk
Ciaran O’Connor
Steven Ball
Oisin McStay
Seanna Foster
Adam Salley
MULLEN STARTS THE JANUARY BUSINESS EARLY
Newry City AFC are pleased to announce the arrival of two new faces and the return of a familiar one to The Showgrounds.
Brian Healy has been recalled from a successful loan spell at Ballyclare Comrades, where he has scored 10 goals this season.
First Team Manager Darren Mullen is delighted to have begun his business early in the window
“I’ve said on numerous occasions that January would be an important transfer window for us, as it would give me an opportunity to bring in players that suit my style of play.
“Brian comes back to us after doing really well at Ballyclare and he has matured into one of the best forward players in the league so we are delighted to have him back.
Goalkeeper Lorcan Donnelly, who turns 19 later this month, joins until the end of the season from Glentoran, having enjoyed a loan spell with Lisburn Distillery in the PIL.
Lorcan has already made his Premiership debut for the Glens and has also played for Northern Ireland Under-17s.
“Lorcan is a young lad with huge potential and has already played numerous games for Distillery this season,” said Mullen.
“I know they have high hopes for him at Glentoran so he comes to us pushing for the No.1 spot.”
Midfielder Jamie Doran has joined on a loan deal until the end of the season from Sports Direct Premiership side Glenavon.
The 20-year-old, former Northern Ireland Under-19 international joins his hometown club, having already made over 60 appearances for the Mourneview Park side, including 17 this season.
“Jamie is a player I’ve tried to sign on a few occasions, so I’m delighted to finally get him to The Showgrounds,” said Mullen in his fellow Ballyholland man.
“He is technically very good and plays with a high level of energy, which is what we need added into our midfield at the minute.
“I doubt this will be the end of our transfer business, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, but it’s a good start to the window and will hopefully give the fans a bit of a lift.”
Potential Development Survey
Newry City AFC would like to get your views on the potential development of our home, Newry Showgrounds.
Newry City AFC: Your Club, Your Future is our commitment to engage with fans, local residents, and stakeholders to envision a stadium that reflects the needs, aspirations, and pride of the Newry City community.
Would you mind taking 10 minutes to complete this survey? It would be great if you can submit your response no later than Friday 20th December 2024.
This survey is a chance for you to share your insights and help shape the future of Newry City AFC. Your responses will guide our planning and ensure that this project benefits our club, our fans, and our city as a whole.
Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/Bx0t3UjGLR
Thank you for taking the time to be part of Newry City AFC: Your Club, Your Future
We will also be hosting public consultation events; stay tuned for more information.
If you require any further information, please contact richard@thirdsectorconnect.com
NCAFC Academy Results Round-Up
The Newry City AFC Academy were back in action last weekend:
Newry City u11 -v- Foyle Harps u11 Subway NIYFA u11 plate at Lisburn Rec 1B
Newry City Goal Scorer: Karol Oleszczuk
A very tough game for Newry City u11s against a well drilled Foyle Harps u11s. The game started evenly enough with the first 15 minutes being contested in the right manner. This changed when Foyle Harps scored their first goal from a long-range effort, Newry’s players heads dropped.
Even though they still battled away and scored the 1st goal after half time though Karol Oleszczuk – they couldn’t find a way back into the game and Foyle Harps came out deserved winners.
Team: Rory O’Hagan (GK), Max McKeown, Rio Carroll (captain), Lorcan Haughey, Deaglàn Finnegan, Daìthì Gorman, Noah Kearns, Rhys Hempkin, Harry Owens, Karol Oleszczuk, Reuben Bentley-McKevitt
Next fixture: Newry City u11s -v- Hillsborough Boys Jets (no location has been given yet for the fixture)
Newry City AFC U15s v Newcastle Saturday 19 October Barbour 2
Newry hit the ground running scoring inside the first 2 mins with a well takin goal from Daniel Linden (1st game of the season due to an injury).
Soon after that, Ronan McCann got the 2nd goal to settle down the game, they started to relax and play with freedom.
Newry scored with only a few minutes remaining in the first half, Daniel again getting on the end of some good work from the Newry midfield players. 3-0 at half time.
2nd half started again with Newry coming out the more confident with 2 early goals from Jamie Franks and Frankie Bradley.
Newcastle got 1 back after that, a great strike from well outside the box.
Newry dominated play and goal scoring opportunities hitting 3 more goals courtesy of Jamie Franks Jacob Toner, and Daniel completing his hat trick.
After a few hard weeks, it was good for the boys to get back to winning ways.
Hard to point out a single outstanding player when they all played so well as a team.
Next fixture: Newry City u15s -v- Crewe United 2010 Friendly at Ballymacoss 1 (Lisburn) 26/10/2024 9.30am
NCAFC Academy Results Round-Up
The Newry City AFC Academy were back in action last weekend:
Newry City AFC U9s enjoyed competitive fun games against Ashgrove.
Goal scorers: Dan, Arthur, Darragh, Luke, Odhran, Jacob, Fionn.
As the photograph shows the lads had great craic with each other!
ACFC Hawks 2014 v Newry City AFC u11s at Lisburn Rec 3a
Goal scorers:- Rhys Hempkin x 2, Noah Turley x 1, Karol Oleszczuk x 1, Deaglàn Finnegan x 1, Daìthì Gorman x 1
A great game from Newry City u11s against a battling ACFC Hawks 2014. The first half was quite scrappy with the midfield fighting for procession. That was until Rhys Hempkin broke free on the left to arrow a shot past the opposition keeper. Newry grew in confidence but despite continued pressure – the score remained 1-0 at half time.
After the break, Newry came out fast and really upped their game in terms of pressurising their opponents on the ball. Newry soon made it 2-0 with a well worked team goal again scored by Rhys Hempkin.
The work rate shown by the Newry players produced a very dominant display and further goals by Noah Turley, Karol Oleszczuk, Deaglàn Finnegan & Daìthì Gorman sealed an impressive 6-0 victory. Some brilliant football played and great goals scored – the pick of which was Deaglàn Finnegan scoring a fantastic lobbed effort after a great through ball from Daìthì Gorman.
Team:- Rory O’Hagan (GK), Max McKeown, Rio Carroll, Daniel Drumm, Noah Kearns, Deaglàn Finnegan, Daìthì Gorman, Karol Oleszczuk, Rhys Hempkin (captain), Noah Turley.
Next fixture: Warrenpoint Town 2014 v Newry City AFC 2014 at Milltown in the NIYFA U11s cup
Newry City AFC U12s put in their best efforts at the weekend, scoring first with an effort from Luke Dinsmore.
Unfortunately the game didn’t work out the way we wanted it with Brookvale finding an equaliser and going on to win the game 3-1.
A special mention to Leon on making his debut for the club and almost scoring!
We wish Brookvale all the best in the next round of the NI Cup.
Next Fixture: Newry City AFC U12 v Northend United Youth 2013 12/10/24 KO 10am at Lisburn Rec 2B
Newry City AFC U15 v Colin Valley Saturday 5/10/2024
Newry City AFC U15 suffered a tough 1-0 defeat against Colin Valley, despite dominating the game. The team faced several contentious refereeing decisions, including a disallowed goal and a penalty appeal that went unanswered. Despite a strong second-half effort and standout performances from Lee Devlin, Lee Clarke, Jacob Toner, and Tomás Devlin, Newry couldn’t find the net, and Colin Valley secured a 1-0 victory.
Next Fixture: Newry City AFC U15 v Lisdrum Youth FC 2010 11/10/24 KO 7pm at Bluebell Stadium Lisburn
