Newry City AFC Christmas draw 2013 tickets are now on sale.
1st prize: £100 note
2nd prize: Meal for 2, Bank Bar, Newry
3rd prize: Paddy Power voucher
4th prize: Box of beer
5th prize: Bottle of spirits
6th prize: Christmas cake
You can purchase tickets from Decky McParland (07971134624),Gary Wilson (07745112320), any committee member or in the social club. Tickets are priced at £1 each or 6 for £5.
The draw will take place on Monday 23rd December at 8.30pm in the social club.
We are delighted to announce that the playing and coaching staff of Newry City AFC have raised £800 for Barry Trainor’s ‘Friends of Africa’ charity. The players and coaches raised the money by taking part in ‘Octobeard’, which required them to go unshaven for the month of October.
Barry is a former youth coach with the club and has been doing great work with the charity over the past six years.
Senior team manager Darren Mullen was only too happy to help out Barry and his charity. Darren said: “I’m sure some wives and girlfriends were glad to see the end of the month. This money will be put to great use by Barry who does tremendous work in his voluntary role and we are glad to have helped him with his worthy cause.”
Barry was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Newry lads. He said: “I’d like to thank the Newry management and players for their amazing effort in raising money for African orphans by growing beards for the entire month of October. The money will be used to buy food, medicine and clothes for hundreds of children living on the streets in the City of Kitwe, Zambia.”
“The spirit and camaraderie of this Newry team extends far beyond the football pitch because they’ve helped to give a lot of children the chance of a better life. Thanks so much to Darren, his coaching staff and players for their amazing generosity.”
However, Barry’s fundraising doesn’t stop here and donations are always welcome. If you would like to contribute, you can do so by contacting Barry on 0752 5652 537.
No plans for this Friday night?..Well you do now!! Newry City AFC v Moneyslane FC at The Showgrounds! The match will kick off at 7:30pm and there will be a Fundraising Quiz straight after the game in the Social Club. Everyone welcome to join in.
It is sure to be a great night on and off the pitch, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Admission into the game: Adults – £3, U16s- FREE!!
Remember, it’s your city..It’s your club!!
In preparation for next year, Newry City AFC Youth Academy are now selecting players from U8 to U12 (Born calendar years 2002 to 2006) to participate in the small sided games, commencing in February 2014.
The coaching is currently on Friday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Showgrounds on the 3G Pitches. To become a youth member from U8 to U12 or book onto the trial nights contact Conlon Morrison on Mobile: 07919592943 or email: conlon@newrycityafc.co.uk.
Also, there will be six trial nights held at the Showgrounds for U13 to U16 players for the 2014/2015 season, for players born during calendar years 1999 to 2002. Further information will be provided for this in the near future.
Everyone at Newry City AFC is greatly saddened to hear of the death of former Newry Town defender Tommy McConville.
We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to all the McConville Family.
Tommy, capped six times at full International Level by the Republic of Ireland, was a true legend with his hometown club Dundalk and was in the twilight of his remarkable career when Player Manager Matt Bradley signed him for The Town.
Tommy was 41years old at the time but age didn’t prevent him making a total of thirty appearances for Newry during the 1987-88 and 88-89 seasons and winning a number of Man of The Match Awards in the process.
His name however was synonymous with his local club Dundalk and he starred for “The Lilywhites” over a 21 year period making a record total of 580 appearances in two different spells at Oriel Park.
Whilst at Dundalk he was a key figure in teams that won three LOI championship titles, three FAI cups, and many other honours.
He also won a League title with Waterford FC and had spells with Bangor (when Newry Man Teddie Harte was manager), Shamrock Rovers, Finn Harps, Washington Diplomats, and New York Apollos.
Tommy was a magnificent ball playing defender or wing back who did not rely on brute force. He stood out as a player in the League of Ireland, or the Irish league wherever he played, or indeed in the major stadiums of Europe or North and South America.
After departing from Newry Town he continued to turn out in in the Dundalk summer league collecting league honours in 1992 with Park Celtic and at the ripe old age of 47 years was a part of the Bank Rovers (Dundalk) team that qualified for the 1993 FAI cup.
