May 13, 2013May 13, 2013

Mark McCabe scoops Newry City Under-16 awards

Mark McCabe scooped both awards on offer at the Newry City Under-16 presentation night in the Bosco on Saturday. Mark’s impressive tally of 34 goals earned him the top goalscorer award and the same player picked up the Players’ player of the year award after he was unanimously voted so by his team mates.

The Under 16 team joint managers Des Murphy & Thomas King congratulated Mark and the rest of the team for all their hard during the course of the season before the Newry City AFC Chairman Martin McLoughlin and Vice-Chairman Eric Wilson were called upon to present the awards.

Mark McCabe and Martin McLoughlin — Newry City AFC Chairman Martin McLoughin presents Mark McCabe with the Players’ Player of the Year trophy

Mark McCabe and Eric Wilson — Newry City AFC Vice-Chairman Eric Wilson presents Mark McCabe with the Golden Boot trophy in recognition of being the Club’s top goalscorer

May 4, 2013May 4, 2013

Newry City Over 40s 2 – Banbridge Town Over 40s 0

Newry City over 40s played Banbridge over 40s in a charity match for the NSPCC last night at Cheney Park. The game was played in great spirit with many players attempting to roll back the years.

Banbridge started the game well and tested Joe Price with a few early efforts. Tommy O’Hanlon then had a great 25 yard drive saved by the Banbridge keeper before hitting the post with another great effort. Newrys defence were working hard to shut down the Banbridge attack with Tommy Gray marshalling them well. Dessie Edgar was attacking at every opportunity and linking well with Damien Grant on the right hand side. John White and Michael Crowe were also linking well on the left but were unable to break a resolute Banbridge defence. The half finished goalless with a few tired legs glad to see the break.

Newry broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half when Darren Mullen fired home after a great through ball from Grant. Banbridge tried to hit Newry on the break but Newry’s midfield of Craven, Griffin, Mullen and O’Hanlon were dictating the play. Newry Legend Ollie Ralph was giving the Banbridge defence plenty of problems – his movement a lesson to any young player. The second goal came following great work from Larry Griffin and Dessie Edgar on the right
hand side when Tommy O’Hanlon curled a great effort into the far corner. Banbridge were now pushing forward in numbers with Price pulling off some great saves. Terrance Feehan then made a great saving tackle to prevent his brother Billy pulling a goal back. Newry had a further chances to increase their lead with Keith Kelly and Jervis McCaul failing to beat the Banbridge keeper.

The game finished 2 0 to Newry with Tommy Gray awarded the man of the match award. This was a very entertaining game and a chance for old playing colleagues to meet up for plenty of craic. This will be the first of several over 40s games with the next game to be played in The Showgrounds whenever all the aches and pains have cleared up.

Newry squad: Joe Price, Dessie Edgar, Terrance Feehan, Tommy Gray,John White, Damien Grant, Larry Griffin, Tommy O’Hanlon, Michael Crowe, Ollie Ralph (captain), Dixie Craven, Darren Mullen, Keith Kelly, Jervis McCaul, Billy Feehan.

May 1, 2013May 1, 2013

Newry City Ladies 4-2 Sion Swift Ladies

Pictures from Newry City Ladies first League match at The Showgrounds v Sion Swift Ladies. Thursday 25th April 2013.

Newry City goals: Aimee Mackin 2, Moya Feehan 1 and Aoife Lennon 1.

Photos: Brendan Monaghan.

April 14, 2013April 14, 2013

R.I.P Michael McCaughey

Everyone at Newry City AFC would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family of former player Michael McCaughey who tragically passed away yesterday. Michael was a hugely popular player at The Showgrounds during several spells.

Newry City AFC manager Darren Mullen, who managed Michael last season, said: “Micky was a great lad and a terrific character to have about the team. He will be badly missed by all those who knew him and our thoughts are with his family at this time.”

April 10, 2013April 10, 2013

Newry City 3-1 Grosvenor, Under 16 Lisburn League.

Newry City U16’s gained another 3 valuable points, when they defeated Belfast team Grosvenor on Saturday morning, 6^th April, at Wallace Park, Lisburn. The pitch was far from perfect but both teams played some excellent football in an evenly contested first half. Grosvenor threatened to score first when they caught out the Newry defence, but couldn’t get past goalkeeper Colm McEvoy, who made a superb save to deny the Grosvenor striker.

Newry’s Cathal Boylan was also very unlucky when he rose highest to meet Ciaran Murphy’s cross from the right wing, with his header crashing off the post and away to safety. Other chances for Newry followed. Kevin Boyle curled an inviting cross into the penalty area which was met by Mark McCabe, but he couldn’t believe his luck when the Grosvenor keeper stuck out a leg to deny him the opening goal. Another chance fell to Josh Durnin, but unfortunately his chipped shot just cleared the crossbar.

In the second half Newry’s confidence grew and they started to dictate the play. The deadlock was broken ten minutes into the second half when McCabe headed home Murphy’s long range pass from the left wing to put Newry one up. But as so often happens in football, before Newry got back into their stride the score was level. Newry lost the ball in midfield and Grosvenor pushed forward taking full advantage of Newry’s lapse in concentration, and lashing the ball into the back of the net.

At one each the game could have gone the either way, but the Newry lads worked hard and got back in front with an excellent goal from the hard working Cathal Boylan. Newry pushed on subs, Devlin, McGivern and Henry as they searched for a third and decisive goal to seal the victory. The goal duly arrived through the boot of Lee Courtney, when he seized an opportunity in a crowded goalmouth, smashing the ball past the helpless Grosvenor goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Shane O’Hagen and Daire Rooney were introduced to the game late on, before chances fell to Newry’s Conor McGivern and Dylan Devlin and with a bit more luck they could have easily extended Newry’s advantage.

All in all it was a very convincing win which sets City up for Friday night’s league game at home to Glen Star. This game will be played at Newry Showgrounds and is scheduled for a 7.00pm kick off, (Friday 12^th April).

Newry’s team: Mark McCabe (1) , Cathal Boylan (1), Lee Courtney (1) , Colm McEvoy, Ryle O’Hanlon, Kevin Boyle, Ciaran Murphy, Ed Barfield, Stephen King, Josh Durnin, , Jordan Pinnington. Subs: Shane O’Hagen, Dylan Devlin, David Henry, Conor McGivern.