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Pride of place this week goes to our underage Club hurlers Conor Reavey and Patrick McVerry who were selected to be part of the Ulster Hurling Team Panel which will face a Dublin selection this Tuesday night. The two young hurlers were part of a panel of 24 selected from seventy players. This is a great achievement and all involved with Cuan Mhuire are rightly proud of them.
An Coiste, members & players of Craobh Rua wish to extend their sincerest sympathies to our esteemed club mentor & member James McCartan, his son Jamie a member of our Under 8 team and the McCartan Family on the death of their mother Imelda
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Cúl Camp
Our Craobh Rua Cúl Camp finished on Friday past and once again this year we had terrific numbers in attendance. All who participated enjoyed their week of coaching, games and social interaction.
Míle buíochas to all involved.
Fixtures
Tuesday 30th July
Senior Hurling
Craobh Rua v Killeavy
Croke Park Trip
The Clubs Annual Croke Park trip took place on this Saturday 27th July.
All those who travelled had an enjoyable day of hurling and craic. Míle buíochas to all who helped with travel arrangements and helping ensure that we had a safe and enjoyable day
All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Draw
Craobh Rua have launched their All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Annnual Fundraising Draw. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets cost £5 each or 3 tickets for £10 and are available from Club players, members and team mentors.
Championship Dates
U14.5 Preliminary Round
5th August
Killeavy St Monnina v Craobh Rua
Semi Final Date
19th August
U16.5 Championship Semi Final
28th August
Craobh Rua v Killeavy Naomh Monnina
U18.5 Championship Semi Final
21st August
Keady Red Hands v Craobh Rua
Underage Activities
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6.5 Orla McCaul, Majella Bradley & Caroline O Callaghan
U8.5 John Kelly & James McCartan U10.5 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley, Eamon McCann, Paul Elshaw
U14.5Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16.5 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18.5 Paul Cunningham
Anyone wishing to help in a coaching or support capacity with our Underage Activities is welcome to approach a team coordinator or Committee member to discuss. We welcome any support or help with all our club activities.
Craobh Rua Hurling Club encourage anyone who wishes to help with any aspect of our Club Activities to speak to an under age mentor or Committee member.We will be happy to give all appropriate support to any individual who wishes to become involved in our activities.
Dates For Diary
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Shop
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
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Senior Men
Our senior men put in massive performance on Sunday afternoon away to St Paul’s to record a vitally important win, 2 – 12 to 2 – 11.
The sides swapped points in the opening five minutes with the returning Paul O’Rourke getting the Shane’s opening score before a high ball into the Shane’s square was fisted to the net, and St Paul’s led by three. A further two points saw them increase their advantage to five before a surging run by Kristian Magill saw him finish low the net to leave just two between them, but a further two St Paul’s points edged them further ahead again. A Connaire Mackin free was quickly cancelled out by a St Paul’s score and they followed this up with their seventh point of the half to lead by five again but a late first-half point from Paul O’Rourke saw the Shane’s go into the half-time break four in arrears, 1 - 7 to 1 – 3.
The Shane’s made the better start to the second period and had two points on the scoreboard within the first five minutes courtesy of a free from Connaire Mackin and a long-range effort from David McCabe. St Paul’s replied with a point of their own before two frees from Connaire Mackin left just the minimum between the sides but St Paul’s raised their second green flag minutes later to edge four ahead. However, the Shane’s responded with three points in a row, two from Connaire Mackin and the other from Ryan Quinn, to keep the game right in the balance. A pointed free from St Paul’s nudged them two in front only for Connaire Mackin to reduce the deficit to just one with a great score but a tenth point from St Paul’s kept them at arm’s length. With thirty minutes on the clock the Shane’s hit the front for the first time in the contest when a driving run from Greg McCabe saw him find Paul O’Rourke in front of goal and O’Rourke made no mistake in finding the net. The same player slotted over a brilliant point almost immediately to give the Shane’s a two-point advantage but with the game deep into injury time St Paul’s reduced the deficit to just one. The home side fought hard to get back on level terms but the Shane’s players to a man dug deep to hold on to claim a narrow, but fully deserved one-point win, 2 – 12 to 2 – 11.
Wednesday night sees the lads host Tir na nÓg in the last game of the league season and they will be hoping to put in a similar performance to Sunday’s.
U16 Girls
Last Monday night saw our U16 girls put in a brilliant performance to defeat their Dromintee counterparts. The girls played some brilliant football and took some great scores to run out deserving wins.
U14 Boys
Our U14 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins took on Carrickcruppen last Tuesday night in their first game since returning from the Féile. The young Rankins hit the front in the opening the minutes and they went on to totally dominate proceedings and run out comfortable winners.
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls have a league game on Tuesday night at home to Carrickcruppen at 7.30pm.
Well Done
Well done to the Armagh Senior Ladies who recorded a fantastic win over Cork on Saturday, particularly our own Blaithin Mackin who picked up the Player of the Match award. Best wishes also to her sister Aimee who picked an injury during the game.
Charity Football Match
The O’Brien family are hosting a charity football match on Saturday 17th August at 4.00pm in Newry Showgrounds. The match is in aid of the Children’s Heart Beat Trust and the teams will be competing for the Isla Mae O’Brien Cup.
We asking everyone to come along to the game and support a very worthwhile cause.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 12, 21, 23 & 25. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up and now stands at an impressive £4,100.
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BRANDON BAY HALF MARATHON, Co. KERRY
Last weekend (Saturday 20th July), Ronan Myles attended the Brandon Bay Half Marathon. This is a tough race due to being mainly on sand and Ronan finished a fabulous 27th place in a time of 1:49.
DUBLIN GRADED SERIES MEET, MORTON STADIUM, DUBLIN
Sarah Jane Beattie travelled to the Morton Stadium on Wednesday evening to compete in the 1,500m race.
Conditions were perfect and Sarah Jane was able to complete her final 1,500m season event with a well deserved PB. Sarah Jane chopped an amazing 4 seconds rewarding herself with a great finish time of 5:25.50.
GIANT’S RING TRAIL RACE, BELFAST
On Friday evening, Lee Maginnus joined 330 other runners to compete in the annual Giant’s Ring Trail Race just outside Belfast.
The conditions were very warm and humid which made the hills that little more challenging.
Lee finished in 17th overall in time of 41:05 and took the first M40 category placing.
ROSTREVOR PARKRUN
The Patterson clan were back in Kilbroney for this weeks’ Parkrun.
Ethan finished 5th in 20:06; Ryan finished 13th in 23:03; Pierce had a great run and came over the line in 26:11; Myles followed in 27:01; Fiona was over the line in 28:17; Erin completed in 31:07 and Martin followed with a time of 31:12.
A fantastic family effort and a great event.
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SGR STORM SEA 2 SKY
Thunder and rain did not deter our two SGR team members who took on the SEA 2 SKY in Newcastle last night. Siofra McSherry and Sharin Byrne proudly presented the club with Siofra taking on the 10K and Sharin in the 5K ,well done to you both from everyone at #teamSGR
Siofra McSherry 00:58:20 10K
Sharin Byrne 01:01:04 5K
SGR DUO AT BLAYNEY 10 MILER
Two SGR members took part in the very popular annual Blayney Rockets 10 Mile Road Race in Castleblayney on Saturday, organised by our good friends at Blayney Rockets Athletic Club . Ciaran Savage and Nuala Higgins did the club proud and came away not only with great bling but excellent times too. Well done from everyone at #teamSGR
Ciaran Savage 01:28:18
Nuala Higgins 01:34:33
LILLIAN WINS AGE CATEGORY AT DUBLIN
Lillian O'Hanlon once again took to Dublin ,after her great performance last week at the Dublin 10 Miler and her 2nd place age category there ,Lillian was back in the city for the South Dublin 10K in Clondalkin and went one better by finishing 1st in her age category with a great time of 00:44:58 in the South side of the city .Indeed it was a great day for the club over all as Hugh Morgan also came away with a great time of 00:43:05 and back to his best. Well done to the both of them from everyone at #teamSGR
JUST OVER 100 DAYS TO G819
The G819 8k /8 Mile run and 8K Walk is back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open at www.eventbrite.co.uk just type G819 on search bar and please sign up, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event.
MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Forest Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can check all details on upcoming events both near and far on the SGR Online Events Guide 2019/20 ,this is updated daily ,plan your next race here https://www.tockify.com/sgr09/pinboard
PLEASE TAKE A PIC
Please can we ask all SGR members at an event to please take or get a photo taken at your event. Don't be shy lol . We can't use Official Photos taken at events for copyright so please take your own at the finish line or someone taking one while racing so we can use them in press etc .Please then PM us at our SGR facebook page.
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Cúl Camp
Craobh Rua Cúl Camp will commence this Monday 22nd July to Friday 26th July from 10am to 2.30pm.
Registration can be completed on the first morning of your chosen camp but pre-registration is strongly advised. Only children who have been pre-registered will be guaranteed their backpack and kit on time.
Registration is now available online and we encourage parents to use this easy and convenient method of registration by visiting www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Costs for the camps are: First child £50, second child £45, third and subsequent children £40 (children attending a second camp, without gear, the cost is £40).
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to our senior hurler Stephen O Keefe, a native of Waterford on his recent marriage.
We wish Stephen and Louise the very best for the future
Fixtures
Monday 22nd July
Under 14.5
Craobh Rua v Keady
Tuesday 23rd July
Senior Hurling
Craobh Rua v Knockbridge
U15 Ulster Táin Óg League Final
Craobh Rua travelled to Kingspan Park Cavan to play Westport (Mayo) in the League Final In Kingspan Breffni Park Cavan on Saturday 13th of July.
It was a bridge to far for this group of young hurlers against their opponents Westport from County Mayo.The Westport team just proved that bit stronger as the game progressed. Comhghairdeas to them on their win.
All involved with Craobh Rua are rightly proud of this team who played a tough, skilful and sporting game. Well done to their mentors and all involved
Croke Park Trip
The Clubs Annual Croke Park trip takes place this Saturday 27th July.
All Ireland Champions Limerick are the top billing and this should once again be an enjoyable experience for all who travel.
The trip is now fully booked and all travelling will be informed of details through the usual channels.
All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Draw
Craobh Rua have launched their All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Annnual Fundraising Draw. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets cost £5 each or 3 tickets for £10 and are available from Club players, members and team mentors.
Championship Dates
U14.5 Preliminary Round
5th August
Killeavy St Monnina v Craobh Rua
Semi Final Date
19th August
U16.5 Championship Semi Final
28th August
Craobh Rua v Killeavy Naomh Monnina
U18.5 Championship Semi Final
21st August
Keady Red Hands v Craobh Rua
Under 10 Update
Craobh Rua U10s attended the Gary McNaugton & Damien McKearney P7 tournament in Derrynoose last Sunday morning.
This was the first competitive outing for this age group and the first time we veered from the Go-Games format.
We were placed in a group with St Malachys Portadown, Keady, Cumann Pheadaír Naofa Warrenpoint and Dungannon Thomas Clarke's.
We started slowly and went down to very narrow defeats to Dungannon, Warrenpoint and Keady. We beat Portadown, but our slow start cost us we didn’t qualify out of the group.
It was a great experience for the lads and something we can built on going forward.
Míle buíochas to all involved with organising the event and to those who helped with team management and travel arrangements.
Our next Go-Games blitz is on Sunday 28th July in Portadown.
Underage Activities
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Coaching / Training Notice
There is no Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range) this Monday 8th July July
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6.5 Orla McCaul, Majella Bradley & Caroline O Callaghan
U8.5 John Kelly & James McCartan U10.5 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley, Eamon McCann, Paul Elshaw
U14.5Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16.5 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18.5 Paul Cunningham
Anyone wishing to help in a coaching or support capacity with our Underage Activities is welcome to approach a team coordinator or Committee member to discuss. We welcome any support or help with all our club activities.
Craobh Rua Hurling Club encourage anyone who wishes to help with any aspect of our Club Activities to speak to an under age mentor or Committee member.We will be happy to give all appropriate support to any individual who wishes to become involved in our activities.
Dates For Diary
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Comhbhrón
All involved with the Club extend deepest sympathies to the family of recently deceased Maurice Mulgrew
Siopa
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
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Senior Men
Our senior men suffered a narrow one-point defeat away to Mullaghbawn on Sunday afternoon, 1 – 15 to 2 – 11.
Mullaghbawn opened the scoring in the first minute with the first point of the match before Connaire Mackin cancelled it out with a decent effort. The Shane’s were playing with a strong wind at their backs and between the fifth and the twelve minute they fired over four unanswered points courtesy of Kristian Magill (F), Connaire Mackin (F), Ryan McCabe and Greg McCabe. A pointed free for Mullaghbawn reduced the deficit to three before David McCabe was upended in the square and Connaire Mackin stepped up to dispatch the resulting penalty to the net. A further pointed free for Mullaghbawn kept the scoreboard ticking over for the home side before Micheál Brady got on the end of a flowing Shane’s move to fire the ball low to the net for his side’s second goal of the goal, and putting them eight to the good. The sides then swapped pointed frees with Kristian Magill on target for the Shane’s before Mullaghbawn got the fifth point to leave seven between them. With the first-half now in added time Kristian Magill and Raymie Fitzpatrick slotted over a point apiece to give the Shane’s a very healthy nine-point half-time advantage.
With the wind at their backs in the second period Mullaghbawn recorded a goal and a point in the opening ten minutes to reduce the deficit to just five points before Mark McCabe replied for the Shane’s with a well taken point. A further two pointed frees kept Mullaghbawn well in the game before their third point in a row saw them back to within three. A David McCabe point edged the Shane’s four ahead again but a further three points, one from a free left just the minimum between the sides, before they swapped points with Connaire Mackin on target from a placed ball to keep the Shane’s narrowly in front with the game in stoppage time. Another close-range free saw Mullaghbawn tie the game and with time almost they were yet again awarded another simple free which they tapped over to claim the win by one, 1 – 15 to 2 -11.
U16 Girls
Our U16 girls are in action on Monday night away to Dromintee at 7.00pm.
U14 Boys
The U14 boys return to league action on Tuesday night with a game away Carrickcruppen.
U12 Boys
Sunday morning saw our U12 boys host An Port Mor in a challenge game as part of An Port Mor’s trip to Croke Park to watch the Super 8’s. The game was played in a great spirit and well done to all involved.
Charity Football Match
The O’Brien family are hosting a charity football match on Saturday 17th August at 4.00pm in Newry Showgrounds. The match is in aid of the Children’s Heart Beat Trust and the teams will be competing for the Isla Mae O’Brien Cup.
We asking everyone to come along to the game and support a very worthwhile cause.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our U14 player Caolan O'Hare who runs for 3 Ways AC Ways. Over the past few weekends Caolan won a silver medal in the 800m and a gold in the 1500m at the All-Ireland track and field championships.
Cúl Camp
Last week saw in the region of 150 children attending the Cúl Camp at the club. Well done to everyone involved and by all accounts, despite the poor weather at times, everyone had a great week’s craic.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 14, 25, 26 & 29. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up and now stands at an impressive £4,050.
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Entries are now open for the 2019 Newry Triathlon which takes place on Sunday 25 August.
You've got to midnight on Wednesday 21st August to enter but early registration is advisable.
Newry City Triathlon will commence from the Newry Canal at Albert Basin Newry at 11am on the day making use of the historic canal and the cycle and run will take competitors throughtout the immediate areas of Newry City.
Pack Collection will take place at Albert Basin Newry from 8.30am and will close at 10.30am.
The entry fee for this event is £30 for individuals and £60 for a relay team.
Competitors must be 16 years of age on the day of the event and if under 18 accompaned by an adult over 18.
A spokesperson thanked their sponsors and support from Newry Business Improvement District, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, CA Solutions and Kernaghan Consulting.
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SGR /NCR LADIES SHOW HIGH LEVEL OF RUNNING IN DUBLIN
Our very own SGR Lillian O' Hanlon and Newry City Runners Patricia Brown did the area proud at the 2nd year of the Irish Runner 10 Miler that took place in the Phoenix Park in Dublin on Saturday. Indeed both ladies not only ran great times but came away with both getting second placed finishes in each of their age categories, this shows the high level of running we have in our district that two runners go to Dublin in a very large field of runners from all over Ireland and finish so strong.
Well done to them both who shared a great memory with a photo at the end, Lillian finished in a great time of 01:14:59 and Patricia from NCR in 01:09:29 .
CATHERINE TRIUMPHS AT CONEY ISLAND
SGR Catherine Brito took on the Coney Island Half Marathon in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday along the World famous boardwalk on a very hot morning. Catherine finished in a great time of 2:04:38 and great to see the Slieve Gullion Runners vest at such a great event in America. Well done Catherine from everyone at #teamSGR
SGR TEAM TAKE ON THE DENIS RANKIN ROUND
The Denis Rankin Round is a long distance hill running challenge around the Mourne Mountains ,The route is a circuit of over 90 kilometres, with a total climb of over 6,500 metres. The Round must be completed within 24 hours to be considered a success. The Round is named after Denis Rankin, a pioneer and leading light in fell running and mountain marathons in Northern Ireland since the 1970’s, who tragically died on 16th May 2013 competing in a fell race on Slievemoughanmore. A team involving three SGR headed to the Mournes for this challenge on Friday with Barry McCarroll , Martin Campbell running and Robbie Marsh supporting the whole team on route for 24 hours with food etc .A great team effort by everyone well done to them all .Seán Nickell, Barry Mc Carroll, Keith Clarke ,Mark Weir , Martin Campbell and Robbie Marsh.
SGR BROTHERS RUN AT ARMAGH SUMMER HALF MARATHON
SGR brothers Kevin and Ciaran McSherry ran at the Run Armagh Summer Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K, both men took part in the Half Marathon race on Saturday in Armagh City in a great event by Run Armagh. Kevin finished in a great time of 2hr 2m as did Ciaran with 2hr 10mins. Well done to them both.
SAVE THE DATE FOR G819
The G819 8k /8 Mile Run and 8K Walk is back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open at www.eventbrite.co.uk just type G819 on search bar and please sign up, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event.
TEAM MUCKIAN IN LONGFORD
Two Provinces Triathlon, Longford was a family event for TeamMuckian this weekend with Brian, James, Josh and Freya competing and Jacqueline and little sister Rúna as top supporters. Freya and Josh competed on Day 1. Josh was in fine form and stormed to a brilliant AG win and superstar Freya crossed the finish line in style - her first solo Kidathon with her trademark smile firmly in place!!!
Day 2 was dad Brian and big brother James’ turn with James recording an impressive 24:48 5k time, but bragging rights went to Brian this weekend, with a 20:10 5k time to finish the race in 1:09. Well done to you all from everyone at #teamSGR
MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Forest Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
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It’s been a busy summer of comings and goings at the Newry Showgrounds, as Newry City AFC prepare for life in the Bluefin Sport Championship.
Relegated from the Irish Premiership last season after a meteoric rise that saw four promotions in five seasons take the 2013 reformed club from the Mid Ulster Football League Intermediate B division to the top of the local game, it was maybe inevitable that change would always be afoot.
With the new season only a little over three weeks away, City manager Darren Mullen has welcomed no fewer than five fresh faces into the camp, as his side looks to bounce back to the Irish Premiership at the first time of asking.
Ultan Lennon, Stephen McCavitt and Adam Foley have come in alongside familiar local lads Stevie Moan and John Grant, as Mullen looks to bolster his onfield options ahead of the season opener away to H&W Welders on August 3, but it’s a signing away from the field of play that is set to create a little bit of history down at the Greenbank ahead of the big kick-off.
That’s because, for the first time since reformation, the club has appointed a Commercial Manager to act on behalf of their interests in the shape of local PR and Marketing guru, Patricia Heaney of I Am Digital Group.
The role will see Patricia and her team take on a number of duties in a bid to raise the side’s profile, in this, its centenary year.
The Ballyholland native and Managing Director of the up-and-coming marketing consultancy is delighted to be on board, on what she concedes in one of the companies most exciting projects to date.
“As a Newry businesswoman, it is a very proud moment for me and for all involved at I Am Digital Group to take on this role with our hometown club”, said the 29-year-old.
“After four years of operating under the I Am Social Media moniker, the decision to rebrand to I Am Digital Group came in the wake of adding a number of diverse services to our offering and securing a role like this one at Newry City AFC is a prime example of the direction we want to take the business in”.
Specialising in brand development, I Am Digital Group provides start-up and established businesses with marketing and business consultancy solutions designed to maximise client acquisition opportunities and generate sales.
Now offering a range of services from website design and content creation to event management and business consultancy, the Newry based firm services clients in the Irish Republic, the UK mainland and as far afield as the USA, as well as many local enterprises.
Patricia, whose own personal expertise are in event management, is certainly no stranger to the cut and thrust of coordinating shindigs. The driving force behind the annual beauty and fashion bash, Frockin’ Fabulous, one of her main responsibilities will be to head up the organisation of events to mark the club’s centenary.
“Our remit is to do everything we can to promote what has been one of the regions most recognisable sporting institutions over the past 100 years.”
“We will be working in conjunction with sitting PRO Laura Hillen to optimise the club’s engagement on social media, keeping followers informed of the latest news and events emanating from the Showgrounds, whilst also highlighting special offers on merchandise and both corporate and casual matchday packages throughout the season.”
“With sponsorship to be renewed throughout the incoming season and the possibility of someone coming on board to add their business name to Newry City AFC Youth Academy and what will always remain The Showgrounds, we will also be at the coalface in so far as driving new commercial opportunities for the club.”
“Liasing with local businesses will be the core of our responsibilities in the hope of striking up mutually beneficial partnerships.”
The link-up has been met with enthusiasm by City Chairman, Martin McLaughlin, who said Patricia and her team have “an enormous part” to play.
“As Newry City AFC move into our centenary season, we have ambitions to make our way back to the Irish Premiership at the first opportunity.”
“Having tasted life back at the top of the Irish game last season, we are in no doubt that it’s where a club of this stature, with such a rich history and fanatical support, belong.”
“As we progress on our journey, our capacity has increased accordingly and, to that end, we as a club have taken the decision to appoint Commerical Managers, as we look to lay a professional foundation and public face for ourselves, at board level.”
“It’s a pleasure to announce that Patricia has accepted our invitation to fill this position and become the newest member of our squad. She has a wealth of experience in public relations and marketing and will play an enormous part in securing our future as a senior club.”
“Naturally, we wish her and her team every success in the new role and look forward to the positive impact she will make”.
And the first-team manager echoed those sentiments, believing that Patricia’s input will help take Newry City to a higher plain.
“I’ve said it on numerous occasions”, said Mullen. “Our off field progress needs to catch up with that on the field.”
“The club have recognised this and bringing in someone with the expertise that Patricia brings can only be good for that progress. Her experience and knowledge in the area will help to take the club to a level of commercial capability which is badly needed.”
“There are numerous opprortunities for people to get on board at the club and I have every faith that Patricia will be successful in forging new links, both locally and throughout the province.”
* If anyone is interested in a sponsorship brochure or think that IADG could help bring your business to the next level? Contact them at www.iamdigitalgroup.com, via our social media channels or by email to trisha@iamdigitalgroup.com
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