Author: Laura Hillen

Proud supporter and PRO at NCAFC.

Two New Faces At The Showgrounds

Newry City AFC are delighted to announce Stephen Teggart and Dale Montgomery as their first new signings for the 18/19 season. Both players have played against Newry in recent seasons and clearly impressed Newry Manager Darren Mullen who quickly stepped in to secure their signatures.

Darren commented “Stephen is a player we’ve known about for a while now and one we are delighted to finally get into the club. He was a very promising young player at Banbridge Rangers and has thrived under Stuart King at Banbridge Town in recent years. We know there was serious interest in him from other Irish League clubs, so it’s a good way to start our summer signings. He’s a versatile player and is at an age where I know he will develop even further at the club.”

Stephen Teggart “Personally I am delighted to have signed for such a big club and I’m really looking forward to the challenge of Premiership football. I watched Newry play a few times this season and I was really impressed, I can’t wait to get stuck into preseason and get to know the boys.”

Darren Mullen added, “I’m delighted to make Dale the second new signing of the summer. He’s a lad who has played Premiership football and due to his performances with Loughgall this year has generated plenty of interest. I’m pleased he has decided to join us at The Showgrounds and I’ve no doubt he will enjoy his time at the club.”

Dale Montgomery “I am delighted to be signing for Newry, I played with Dara Noonan back with Armagh and I have played against the rest of the boys last season as I was with Loughgall so I know the style of football Darren likes to play and I think that will suit me. It’s great to see the club in the Premiership and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

Team News

The club are delighted to announce that Stephen Hughes, Declan Carville, Ian Curran, Conor McCaul, Kevin McArdle, Steven Maguire, Thomas McCann, Dara Noonan, Mark Hughes and Jimmy Walker have all re-signed with the club with further announcements to follow.

Directions For Travelling Supporters.

For those travelling to the Loughshore Hotel Arena Carrick Rangers v NCAFC please see the attached map indicating the approach to the ground for away supporters.

It is important that Newry fans approach the ground from this direction as anyone who approaches from the main entrance will have a 10 minute walk to the away turnstiles.

All visiting buses/car should park in vicinity of Prince William Way, there is a short walk to the away turnstiles.

Play Off Dates Announced!

NIFL have announced the following dates for the Premiership Promotion / Relegation Playoffs

First Leg
Friday 4 May 2018 (kick-off: 7.45pm) – to be played at ground of Championship club

Second Leg
Wednesday 9 May 2018 (kick-off: 7.45pm) – to be played at ground of Premiership club

Confirmed:
Championship: There will be no pre-playoff in the Bluefin Sport Championship between the second and third placed teams as Harland & Wolff Welders have not applied for a Championship licence to gain promotion to the Danske Bank Premiership.
Championship: Newry City will participate as the highest placed eligible club.

TBC:
Premiership: Carrick Rangers (11th) or Ballinamallard United (12th) – both sides level on points with one game left to play (on Saturday 28 April).

https://www.nifootballleague.com/danske-bank-premiership/news/item/ni-football-league-playoffs

Peaky Blinders Fundraiser

Commercial Manager Gary Wilson presenting Yvonne Mullen her prize for Best Dressed!

Newry City AFC would like to thank all those who supported our Peaky Blinders Fundraiser last Saturday which turned out to be a great success.

We would especially like to thank Seamy Rafferty for providing the fantastic venue at Narrow Water Castle, the nights sponsors: The Brass Monkey & Frontier Coach Hire and our fabulous entertainment, The Scarlet Belles (Check out their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thescarletbelles/ for photos & videos of their performance).

 

There was plenty of style on show and it was great to see everyone participating in the Peaky Blinders theme, but our congratulations goes to Yvonne Mullen who won the best dressed prize on the night! Well done Yvonne!!

 

Check out some of the photos from the night below…