Author: Sean McKevitt

Sean is an avid supporter of Newry City AFC and will be bringing you all the latest news from the club.

Darren & Micky star for N.I Over 40s

Newry City AFC manager Darren Mullen and first team coach Micky Keenan played for Northern Ireland over 40s against ROI over 40s in Dublin yesterday. Bessbrook native Terrance Feehan also played in the game which finished 3-1 to the Republic.

The Republic took the lead in the first half through former Newry City player Mark Rutherford following one of his trademark mazy runs. Northern Ireland drew level in the second half when Darren Mullen fired home at the back post following good work by Michael Crowe. The game looked to be heading for a draw, however the Republic scored two goals in the last four minutes to run out 3-1 winners. It was an entertaining game in front of a good crowd with the return game pencilled in for May down at Newry Showgrounds.

Members of the Newry City AFC Management & Coaching staff, along with Guest of Honour Ollie Raph, show off the Club Home jersey for the 2013/2014 season.

Newry City AFC media launch a resounding success

Report by ‘City Focus’

An attendance in excess of 100 fans and guests jam packed into The Mardyke Suite of the Canal Court Hotel, for the Media Launch of Newry City AFC. Those in attendance included the Lord Mayor John McArdle, Dominic Bradley MLA , Local Councillors, Representatives from The Mid Ulster League & The Carnbane League plus special guest Ollie Ralph.

Q105 Radio Presenter Kevin McAllister who was acting as MC, got the proceedings underway by calling on Newry City AFC Chairman Martin McLaughlin to speak. The Chairman welcomed everybody to the meeting and introduced the Manager Darren Mullen and his assistant Ray Byrne plus the Coaches Mickey Keenan and Jervaise McCaul.

The Lord Mayor John McArdle spoke for some length and expressed his absolute delight at seeing the club reformed.

Others to speak were Brian Naughton (The Carnbane League), Jackie Patterson (Local Councillor), Esther King ( Re City Special Olympics Team), Sean McKevitt (Re New Club Website), Ian McDonald (Re Club Lotto) and club legend Ollie Ralph.

An apology from Danny Kennedy MLA was received but he sent a message of good wishes to Newry City AFC and assured everybody that he would do everything in his power to help the club in the future.

The Club Chairman made a presentation to Dominic Bradley MLA to mark the help that he and the other MLA’s Danny Kennedy, Karen McKevitt, & Mickey Brady had given the club in the past six months.

The new Newry City AFC Jerseys in the traditional Blue/white stripes, plus the new club banners decorated The Mardyke Suite, as City Chairman Martin McLaughlin called on Newry Legend Ollie Ralph to offically launch Newry City AFC amidst thunderous applause from the fans and guests.

The applause continued as “Around A Pound” were announced as the new club’s first sponsor. The local company also sponsored to-nights official launch, that was described by all as a huge success.

Photos from the event:

Images Copyright newrycityafc.co.uk

 

 

 

Pre Season Friendlies Announced

With the club now officially launched, measures are being put be put in place to prepare for the new season already. The Management Committee have announced that Pre-Season friendly matches have been arranged against current Irn Bru League Cup winners and current Irish Premiership League leaders, Cliftonville. Warm up games have also been set up for Premiership outfit Dungannon Swifts, and two local derby games against Armagh City and Banbridge Town. Times, dates and venues have still to be decided for all of the games mentioned above.

Easter Draw Tickets now on sale

Tickets for the ‘friends of Newry City AFC’ Easter draw are now on sale! Tickets can be obtained from Decky McParland at the official launch of the club in the Canal Court tomorrow night. You can also purchase tickets from any of our management committee between now and Easter.

The prizes are as follows:

1st prize – £100 note
2nd prize – Meal for two
3rd prize – Paddy Power Voucher
4th prize – Box of beer
5th prize – Bottle of spirits

The draw will be made on Easter Tuesday at 7.45pm!