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Double success

TENNIS PORTADOWN players enjoyed double joy during the latest Mixed League fixtures.

Home knowledge helps Gillis players seal lead

PORTADOWN’S Pierce Purcell Qualifying players picked up home success at Carrickblacker last weekend under the guidance of Billy Gillis.

Simpson secures Loughgall success

ADRIAN Simpson picked up his second win of the year at Loughgall last weekend

Rink win the seniors’ sole success over champions

BOWLS PORTADOWN met the defending NIBA Division One champions on Saturday and lost out by 123-50.

Kernaghan lifts ’Blacker trophy

JOHN Kernaghan posted nett 64 to secure top spot in the Pro’s Prize and PGA Tankard at Carrickblacker.

Turkington seals sixth at Thruxton

MOTORSPORT COLIN Turkington clocked up positions of six, 11 and 10 at Thruxton last weekend during the British Touring Car Championship meeting.

Portadown Ladies' Hockey Club winners during the end-of-season prize night. Back row, from left to right, are Leeanne Cassells, Gillian Castles, Laura Smith, Clare Black, Alison Thompson, Suzanne Evans. Front row, from left to right, are Jiill Guiney, Jenni Martin, Gill Jackson (who collected the award on behalf of her daughter, Zoe Jackson).INPT19-180

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Irish trophy takes pride of place

THE presence of the Irish Hockey Trophy helped to add an international flavour to Saturday’s celebration of Portadown hockey in Brownlow House.

Delight for Dunn in midweek meeting

ALAN Dunn collected the Tuesday Open Stableford at Tandragee on 44 points off his 11 handicap, thanks to 22 across each leg.

Latest news from the lofts

PIGEONS RESULTS from the latest shows:

Campbell strong at Loughgall

KEITH Campbell posted 43 points to pick up a prize at the Loughgall-hosted Apple Blossom Open.

Matthew Killops in strong form for Orchard Wheelers. Pic by George McNeill.INPT19-174

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Killops in fourth

CYCLING SHELBOURNE Orchard riders picked up some impressive results at the recent Dromore meeting.

Hylands success

KEEVAN Cycling Club’s Luke Hylands certainly enjoyed a debut to remember.

Hylands takes home first prize

MOTORSPORT PORTADOWN’S Adam Hylands edged home in the push for prizes at Tullyroan Oval on Sunday.

Dario Cecconi travelled from Italy with his Honda 600 to compete last weekend at the Tandragee 100.INPT19-151

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Dunlop double the Tandragee highlight

MICHAEL Dunlop left it late to confirm entry into last weekend’s Tandragee 100 road race - but wasted little time at the main event before clocking up honours.

Five games still to play

SNOOKER COUNTY Armagh Snooker League officials have issued an appeal for teams to complete outstanding fixtures as soon as possible.

Legion trophy double

POOL LEGION wrapped up a Portadown Pool League trophy double recently with defeat of Bowles’ Bar in the Vaughan Gates Memorial Shield.

Opening league test ends in reverse at Pleasure Gardens

BOWLS PORTADOWN’S NIBA Division One campaign kicked off on Saturday with defeat against Banbridge by 75-73 - with the visitors to the Pleasure Gardens collecting five points.

Combat sports to help engage mind and body

BOXING MIKE ‘Enzo’ Jefferson’s latest boxing column puts the focus on the dual nature of combat sports in terms of engaging both mind and body.

Portadown ladies' thirds before the Minor Plate final on Saturday against Ards.

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Ladies lose out in shield

PORTADOWN ladies’ thirds suffered defeat in the Minor Plate final on Saturday against Ards fifths - with Andrew Herron’s goal proving a consolation at Stormont.

Success at home

TENNIS PORTADOWN A opened the Mixed League programme with derby defeat.

Portadown men's seconds' Junior Shield-winning squad featured six former Seagoe Primary School pupils. From left to right are Alan Henry, Matthew Beattie, Ryan Bennett, Adam Stevenson, Jamie Curran and Andrew Forde.INPT18-181

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Bennett bags four to seal final

RYAN Bennett grabbed four goals to help Portadown men’s seconds secure double glory on Saturday.

Latest results from around the lofts

PIGEONS RESULTS from the latest shows are as follows:

Premier dream within seniors’ reach following play-off win

PORTADOWN coach David Agnew was quick to praise the professionalism of his players in the aftermath of Friday’s crucial play-off victory.

News from the lofts

PIGEONS RESULTS from the latest shows are as follows:

Sinton’s sponsorship boost

NORTH Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club officials with the off-road section have selected two riders for sponsorship.

Wayne Telford. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Telford seals full tour card

PORTADOWN-BORN Wayne Telford has secured a significant boost for his second season on the PGA EuroPro Tour.

Sean McIntyre celebrates success for Shelbourne Orchard in the A4 class at the PJ Logan Cup. Pic by Bronagh Kirk.INPT13-163

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McIntyre flying high for Richhill riders

RIDERS from Shelbourne Orchard clocked up some impressive results recently at the PJ Logan Cup.

Stephen Connor (referee) with AaronTraynor and Sam McAdam, plus two of the Blue Collar Boxing Girls.INPT17-140

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Fighters step into the ring at Seagoe

LEADING competitors linked to the borough’s combat clubs stepped into the ring recently at The Seagoe Hotel for the latest Blue Collar event.

Legionaires fall short

SNOOKER LEGIONAIRES lost out by 6-2 to title-chasing Green Baize A during the latest run of County Armagh Snooker League fixtures.

Portadown's Jake Woolsey celebrates his success in the Ninja Karts at Tullyroan Oval with, from left to right, Paula Currie, Lillie Dynes (trophy sponsors, CP Dynes Drainage Contractors) and Haley Bevan.INPT17-169

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Woolsey win

PORTADOWN’S Jake Woolsey collected a prize at Tullyroan Oval last weekend thanks to success in the youth-based Ninja Karts.

Tandragee Golf Club's Olivia Mehaffey.

Mehaffey adds Irish title to trophy haul

TANDRAGEE’S Olivia Mehaffey (pictured) has added the Irish Girls’ Open Stroke Play Championship title to her recent roll of honour.

Key league and cup dates for men and ladies

HOCKEY THE continued development of Portadown hockey looks set to be shaped by results for the men and ladies over the next few days.

Derby date to wrap up pre-season plans

BOWLS PORTADOWN’S preparations for the outdoor season continued on Saturday with the annual derby friendly against Lurgan at the Pleasure Gardens.

Marshall Neill enjoyed double delight across the Irish Superbikes Championship programme at Nutts Corner. Pic by Derek Clegg.INPT17-167

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Neill nets double Irish success

MARSHALL Neill enjoyed a dose of double delight at Nutts Corner last weekend thanks to back-to-back wins across the Irish Superbikes Championship.

Five-star Roughan

DARTS FRIDAY’S Laurelvale and District Darts League results:

Colin Turkington celebrating his weekend victory in the Donington Park meeting of this season's British Touring Car Championship. Pic by Jakob Ebrey.INPT17-165

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Turkington takes top spot

COLIN Turkington’s Donington Park appearance last weekend featured a position on the podium in the British Touring Car Championships.

Lyn Jamison (left, Portadown Tennis Club) with players and Owen Casey (ex-Davis Cup player and Ireland international) at Edenvilla Park during the three-day Spring National Matchplays.INPT16-637

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Spotlight on youth tournament

TENNIS PORTADOWN played host to leading under 14s over three days of play at Edenvilla Park in the Spring National Matchplays.

On the march

SNOOKER COUNTY Armagh Snooker League play picked up following the holiday period with the focus on the Turkington Precast Division One schedule.

Michael Hyde making All-Ireland progress.INPT16-191

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Hyde on song

MICHAEL Hyde (pictured) clocked up a fourth-place finish at Whiteriver during the latest Tullyvallen All-Ireland Kart Championships.

Tandragee 100 events

TANDRAGEE 100 Supporters’ Club members have organised a series of events to help raise awareness of next month’s annual road race.

Harry McGoldrick has been selected to represent Ulster.INPT16-189

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McGoldrick selected for Ulster youth

TABLE TENNIS CRAIGAVON’S Harry McGoldrick has been selected to represent Ulster at the under 14s’ Inter-Provincial Championships.

David Agnew and his wife, Louise, with the Irish Hockey Trophy in Dublin on Saturday.INPT16-179

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Forward thinking

PORTADOWN’S hockey players must put the All-Ireland celebrations on hold in pursuit of a return to senior status.

Praise from family and fans

PATRICK Van Dort, the Portadown Times sports editor, travelled with the players’ family and fans to Dublin on Saturday to record the men’s historic Irish Hockey Trophy triumph.

Stephen Johnson.

Johnson’s joy

THE significance of scoring Saturday’s opening goal was far from lost on Stephen Johnson - despite the close-season signing now having found the net with greater frequency in a single campaign than any other player across Portadown history.

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