In preparation for our first season in the Danske Bank Premiership, NCAFC are pleased to announce the following confirmed pre-season friendlies:

Friday 13th July NCAFC (H) v Newington KO 7.45pm

Tuesday 17th July NCAFC (H) v Loughgall FC KO 7.45pm

Saturday 21st July NCAFC (H) v Ballinamallard FC KO 3pm

Tuesday 24th July NCAFC (A) v Rathfriland FC KO 7.30pm

Thursday 26th July NCAFC (A) v Drogheda Town KO 8pm Marian Park.

Saturday 28th July Away Day in Dublin Game & Venue TBC

As we get closer to pre-season, Manager Darren Mullen is delighted to add another three fantastic signings to his squad. “Stefan Lavery and Tiarnán Rushe are two lads that I’m sure will excite the fans. They are both skilful attacking players with pace and are exactly what we will need for the coming season. Stefan already has Premiership experience with Dungannon and I’ve no doubt he will fit in with our style of play. Tiarnán is a player with great potential and has shown a willingness to commit to soccer this season. That’s four signings we have made who were on our list for the Premiership and along with Mark McCabe re-signing it’s been a good day for the club.”

Stefan Lavery “I was absolutely delighted when Darren approached me to talk about signing for the club, I made my first appearance in the Premiership with Dungannon Swifts when I was 15 and played in it for 6 or 7 seasons so I know what to expect.

I played against Newry last season with Portadown and admired the type of football the boys play and especially how tight knit the boys are.

The whole story about Newry with the four promotions in five years definitely attracted me to the club, the work Darren and everyone at The Showgrounds have done is exceptional. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

 

 

Tiarnán Rushe “I’m over the moon to be back playing for Newry. I followed the teams results last year and got down to The Showgrounds as often as I could. I was massively impressed with the way the lads play.

I’m delighted Darren has given me another chance at the club after the first short spell I had and I just can’t wait to get going now at this stage.”

 

Newry City AFC are also delighted to announce the re-signing of last seasons Championships leading goal scorer Mark McCabe.

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.”

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.