Steve Malone

United Kingdom

Sports Editor at Newry Democrat

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Articles

Trevor Sansom to become director of Newry rugby

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

The AGM of Newry Rugby Club was held on 6th June in the Clubrooms on the Hilltown Road. The meeting was very well attended and this was indicative of the renewed enthusiasm the club is currently experiencing .After two difficult seasons those in attendance heard of the plans in place to strengthen the club to ensure that it continues to maintain its prominent place in Junior Rugby in the province.
RAAP appoints Mayobridge's Kieran Goss to lead campaign

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

MAYOBRIDGE singer-songwriter Kieran Goss has been appointed chairman of RAAP. RAAP (Recorded Artists Actors Performers), the Irish not-for-profit collective management organisation representing performers’ rights and they appointed Kieran Goss as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Originally from Mayobridge and a renowned singer-songwriter and performer, Kieran Goss has been a central figure in Irish music for over three decades.
LAVERTY: MAKE IT BOUNCE

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

DOWN manager Conor Laverty says he hopes that Newry’s Pairc Esler will be bouncing this weekend when they take on Galway. It is the toughest draw they possibly could have faced and it will help sharpen the minds and refocus following their narrow defeat to Monaghan in Sunday’s absorbing thriller.
Sionan hoping to 'Remember Everything' with Zach Bryan at Phoenix Park

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

SOUTH Armagh singer-songwriter Sionan Hanratty is hoping that she can be signing alongside American star Zach Byran when he plays at Dublin's Phoenix Park. I'm sure she is not the only one, you might think, but Sionan already knows what it's like to realise dreams by singing in the famous Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville earlier this year.
Green light for Camlough Lake Recreational Hub

1 week ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

A SOUTH Armagh lake is set for full delivery of a major water activity development supported by £2.8million of UK Levelling Up funds. Plans for the Camlough Lake Recreational Hub were launched in 2024, with outdoor activities a key part of the designs.
Walsh the hero as Galway edge Armagh in thriller

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Steve Malone

Shane Walsh held his nerve to kick Galway into the knockout round of the All-Ireland and inflict defeat on All-Ireland champions Armagh, who already had secured their place in the last eight. It was a magnificent second-half display from the Tribesmen who had played second fiddle to Kieran McGeeney's men for much of the first half in what was a thriller in Cavan’s Kingspan Breffni.
Walsh lands late free to complete Galway rally and secure preliminary quarter-final place

2 weeks ago | the42.ie | Steve Malone

Steve Malone reports from Kingspan Breffni SHANE WALSH KICKED a late pressure free right at the hooter to complete a brilliant second-half comeback from Galway, and secure safe passage to the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals. Galway’s season was in danger at half-time as they trailed by eight points, but Pádraic Joyce’s side produced a huge response after the break. John Maher and Rob Finnerty scored crucial goals before Walsh nailed that late free to secure the win.
Donnelly: 'Down making most of moment' as last 16 secured

3 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

Down 0-25 Louth 0-24 DOWN’S Mickey Donnelly said that his side want to make their time in the Sam Maguire competition count as they are only one game away from an All-Ireland quarter-final. Monaghan stand in Mourne men’s way following Down’s magnificent narrow win over Louth in a bouncing Pairc Esler on Saturday. “Like at the end of the day, we're still going down Division Three,” said Donnelly. “ We are just making the most of the moment that we'll have now.
BRING ON THE DUBS

4 weeks ago | newrydemocrat.com | Steve Malone

ARMAGH’S Rory Grugan said anyone thinking that Dublin are out of contention for silverware are being foolish ahead of Sunday’s (June 1) big clash in Croke Park at 4pm. The Orchard held on to claim a vital two Group Four points after Derry clawed back a 13-point lead to reduce to four before the final whistle blew in Armagh’s favour. Grugan captained the side on Saturday evening and he was pulling the strings and was instrumental to Armagh’s ability to build up such an impressive lead.
Armagh survive late Derry surge to claim home win

1 month ago | rte.ie | Steve Malone

Armagh kept their All-Ireland title defence alive after withstanding a late, late comeback from Derry. Played at the Box-It Athletic Ground, the 14,979 fans got their value for money as Armagh raced into a 13-point lead before Derry whittled it back to four points but ran out of time.