It is with deep regret that Newry City AFC has heard of the untimely passing of former Newry Town player Tony Scappaticci. A minutes silence will be observed prior to the 7.45KO against Armagh City tomorrow night. The thoughts of everyone at Newry City AFC are with Tonys family at this very sad time.
Newry City AFC, as part of the sporting community in Newry and beyond, wish to make public our strongest possible support for the campaign opposed to any closure of the Emergency Department in Daisy Hill Hospital. A local Emergency Department is vital for the wellbeing of both the general public and those participating in the wide variety of sports offered in Newry, South Down and South Armagh.
ABOVE PHOTO: Darren Mullen, Marty McParland and Gary Wilson are pictured here with local boxing champion, Conor Wallace, who will be taking part in The Qube, this Sunday evening.
Don’t forget, Newry City AFC is hosting a fundraising evening this Sunday (April 30) in the Canal Court Hotel, based on the concept of the ITV Gameshow, The Qube.
Newry manager Darren Mullen and some of the club’s players and supporters will compete in the event, along with a strong field of almost 30 others, including local boxing champion Conor Wallace and Down GAA legend Benny Coulter.
All of the contestants will be tested on their ability to stay cool under pressure, as they are set seemingly simple tasks inside a giant transparent cube, with includes challenges that involve catching, throwing, estimating, reacting, memorising and balancing.
“We are looking forward to welcoming the people of Newry, who will hopefully turn out in their numbers,” said Newry City Commercial Manager, Gary Wilson.
“Events like this are vital in helping us pay the day to day running costs of the club, and ultimately help us in our long term goal of promotion back to the top flight of Irish League football,” he said.
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the two companies who have agreed to come on board and sponsor the event, the main sponsor, Paul Watters Electrical, and associate sponsor, Eden Fuels. The club is very grateful to both parties, without whom it may never have happened,” he added.
There will also be a raffle and an auction held on the night, in an effort to raise more much needed funds for the club. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs in the raffle, such as a £50 Paddy Power voucher, a £50 Bar 1 Racing voucher and a £50 meal voucher for the Bank Bar.
Items up for auction include a signed Dundalk FC jersey, a signed Newry City AFC jersey, a 32″ JVC LED TV and 4 VIP Tickets for any Sky Bet Championship Match for next season. Keep an eye out on Facebook tonight (Thursday), when online bidding will commence on all of our auction items. The highest bid on each auction item will be held as a reserve bid at the auction on Sunday.
Entry to the event is just £10, so come along and support the club, in what promises to be great evening’s entertainment.
ABOVE PHOTO: Newry Captain Jackie Bowers, is pictured in the bottom row (middle)
It is with the greatest sympathy and deepest sadness that we report the death in Ardoyne, Belfast, on Sunday (April 16), of one of our club’s great all time players, Jackie Bowers.
An outstanding centre-half, Jackie first signed for the club during the 1953/54 season and was immediately appointed Town Captain, a position he held for the following seven seasons. During this time Jackie led Newry to three consecutive Irish Alliance League titles, the 1957/58 Irish Intermediate Cup and the 1959/60 Irish League B Championship.
Jackie’s contribution and fantastic commitment to Newry Town FC during those seven wonderful seasons was indeed very significant and he was adored by all of the club’s fans.
At the age of 36, Jackie was also capped by Northern Ireland at Junior International Level.
A minute’s silence will be observed prior to the match at home to Donegal Celtic on Tuesday evening (April 18), in memory of Jackie.
Everybody at Newry City AFC would like to our extend deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to the Bowers Family and the wider Family Circle, at this sad time.
Are you good enough to beat the Qube???
Newry City AFC is hosting a fundraising event, based on the concept of the hugely popular ITV Gameshow ‘The Qube’, in the Canal Court Hotel on Sunday, 30th April.
Contestants will be set tasks that will test their physical ability, mental ability, intelligence, and responsiveness. The winning player on the night will scoop the First Prize of £1000.
Do you think you have what it takes to beat the Qube? Then get in touch with our Commercial Manager Gary Wilson on 07745112320 or email him on gary@newrycityafc.co.uk to put your name forward to take on The Qube.
