Football
TIMES AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Brian Strain pays tribute to great friend at Davy Mills memorial video
BRIAN Strain - the former Portadown captain - was back at Shamrock Park recently for the Davy Mills Memorial match.
TIMES AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Philip Major on Davy Mills, new Portadown FC terms and old friends video
PHILIP Major discussed his role in the ‘Portadown family’ and friendship with Davy Mills on and off the pitch following the recent memorial match.
O’Neill coaching
NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O’Neill will be special guest at a Coaching Masterclass in Lurgan Junior High School on Thursday, June 13.
Youth trials
PORTADOWN Youth trials for boys born across the 2001, 2002 and 2003 age ranges will be held at Brownstown Park’s 3G pitch next Monday and Wednesday from 6 o’clock.
Friends take to the field in Mills memorial exhibition
DAVY Mills enjoyed his finest moments on the football field in the colours of Portadown then spent his latter years wearing his country’s jersey with pride on behalf of Northern Ireland Veterans.
Rectory’s agony in extra-time
BECKETT CUP (FINAL) RECTORY RANGERS 1 CELTIC CLUB (LURGAN NO 1) 1 (CELTIC CLUB WON 2-1 AET)
Bicker bags late Tandragee penalty
MID-ULSTER INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE SECTION A CAMLOUGH ROVERS 1 TANDRAGEE ROVERS 2
Friars’ trophy goal
EMMET Friars is convinced he can fulfil his trophy ambitions at Portadown – even if Ronnie McFall’s men failed to get the upper hand over the centre-back during four Danske Bank Premiership dates last season against Dungannon Swifts.
Lady captain looking forward to Manchester Cup at Tandragee
TOMORROW (Saturday) Julie McCarten will take part in Tandragee’s Manchester Cup for the 18th time - but first as lady captain.
Cochrane’s Tullyroan treble
STUART Cochrane lifted a Tullyroan Oval treble in the Two-Litre Hot Rods - with the 16-year-old ace recording a clean sweep across the heats and final.
Boys to make Windsor Park appearance
PORTADOWN Youth under 12s will step out tonight (Friday) at the national stadium.
Uganda charity project reaping the rewards from Megaw’s Richhill exhibition fixture
SOME of the most popular players in Richhill’s history returned to club colours recently in the name of charity.
NI legends to support special Seagoe night
A CELEBRATION of the Portadown Northern Ireland Supporters’ Club’s 25th anniversary will take place in The Seagoe Hotel on Saturday, June 1.
Saints secure second league-and-cup double
EUGENE McCann’s match-winning finish has left St Mary’s with a second successive trophy ‘double’ following highly-consistent back-to-back campaigns.
Miskelly keen to hand over training tips
DAVID Miskelly – the Portadown goalkeeper and former Northern Ireland youth international – has established a special Academy in town.
Tandragee boss considering cutting back on cup fixtures
MID-ULSTER INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE SECTION A TANDRAGEE ROVERS 2 FIVEMILETOWN UNITED 0
Hospital boost
FUNDS generated by Portadown’s Community Outreach Group have led to the purchase of vital equipment at Craigavon Area Hospital’s children’s ward.
Reserves end on winning note
PORTADOWN reserves wrapped up the season with three players on the scoresheet across two George Wilson Cup ties.
Fun on and off the water at showpiece River Bann regatta
ROWING enthusiasts from home and away turned out in force last weekend to back Portadown Boat Club’s annual regatta.
Markethill out to reward Whiteside with trophy
MARKETHILL Swifts’ Don Whiteside will be hoping to end a 17-season wait for cup silverware tomorrow (Saturday) when his players take on Oxford Sunnyside.
Legends on show
PORTADOWN legends past and present will line out tomorrow (Saturday) at Shamrock Park in a special memorial match.
Youth fun in Richhill
RICHHILL Recreation Centre will host 48 teams across the under eights, under nines and under 10s tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the annual Loughgall Youth tournament.
Weekend team bonding a bonus
LAURELVALE enter this weekend’s knockout double aiming for continued cup progress and enhanced team bonding.
Anniversary reward the Rectory target
RECTORY Rangers will attempt to mark the club’s 30th anniversary season with silverware tonight (Friday) at Knockrammer Park.
Dane and Corrigan lift international honours
THIS season has provided two promising players from the area with some memorable international moments.
County Armagh players preparing for Merseyside challenge
COUNTY Armagh Milk Cup Association officials are currently working hard to finalise the two 18-strong squads for this summer’s youth tournament.
Rectory dinner
RECTORY Rangers officials would like to notify any players, past and present, of the forthcoming anniversary dinner on Friday, May 31.
Boys sign off BB season in style
KNOCKNAMUCKLEY and Drumcree/Milltown lifted honours recently in Lurgan thanks to success across the NA Sports/Lurgan BBOB-sponsored Boys’ Brigade Soccer Sevens.
Champions Scarva hit eight on home soil
MID-ULSTER LEAGUE DIVISION TWO SCARVA RANGERS 8 TULLYGALLY 1
Greenaway realistic after Tandragee reverse
MID-ULSTER INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE SECTION A TANDRAGEE ROVERS 1 DOLLINGSTOWN 2
McIlveen nets from the spot
PORTADOWN thirds closed out the season with a share of the spoils on Saturday in IFA Youth League Section B.
Loughgall boys lift Mid-Ulster shield
LOUGHGALL Youth under 12s finished out in front over Lurgan Town recently in the Mid-Ulster Youth Shield final.
Hatfield appointment sets club record
PORTADOWN’S Stephen Hatfield has been appointed the youngest manager in the history of Chimney Corner.
Mills match part of plans
PORTADOWN’S 125th anniversary celebrations will also include a poignant tribute to David Mills – with a string of former players confirming participation in the special charity game.
Richhill charity game to support REAP project
RICHHILL Football Club’s Neil Megaw has organised a special exhibition match designed to roll back the clock in the name of charity.
Double delight
PORTADOWN have, once again, secured both the Domestic and UEFA club licences for season 2013/14 following months of hard work by Shamrock Park staff.
Thirds enjoy home comforts
PORTADOWN thirds made the most of a welcome appearance at Shamrock Park on Saturday to score seven goals past Ballymoney United.
Walker nets Rovers winner
MID-ULSTER INTERMEDIATE LEAGUE SECTION A TANDRAGEE ROVERS 1 CAMLOUGH ROVERS 0
Dinner tickets
TICKETS remain on sale for the Portadown Supporters’ Society-organised end-of-season club dinner.
Mills memorial
PORTADOWN officials have added a special match in memory of David Mills to the 125th anniversary celebrations.
Currie and colleagues set for shot on senior stage
PORTADOWN-BORN Niall Currie (pictured) will continue his Ards adventure on the senior stage next season thanks to last weekend’s IFA Championship 1 title-winning point against Institute.
McCafferty tops exit list as ten depart Ports
PORTADOWN have made Neil McCafferty a free agent - with the midfielder the most high-profile name on a list of players released by the club today (Saturday).
McMahon signs but Lecky departs
PORTADOWN have completed the signing of former Bohemians playmaker Peter McMahon.
McFall’s summer goal
RONNIE McFall is confident he can unearth the key pieces required to turn his under-achieving squad into genuine trophy contenders.
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