Armagh and Silverbridge Gaelic football legend Jarlath Burns was inaugurated as the 41st Uachtarán (President) of the GAA, succeeding outgoing President Larry McCarthy at the conclusion of the GAA’s annual congress, which took place at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

placeholder image — Armagh and Silverbridge Gaelic football legend Jarlath Burns was inaugurated as the 41st Uachtarán (President) of the GAA, succeeding outgoing President Larry McCarthy at the conclusion of the GAA’s annual congress, which took place at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: February

By Kieran Lynch

Published 19th Dec 2024, 17:50 GMT

What a year 2024 was for local sport. To close out the year, we’re looking back on the highlights of each month.

February saw Silverbridge’s Jarlath Burns inaugurated as the 41st Uachtarán (President) of the GAA, whilst the first sod is turned for Armagh GAA’s new training facility in Portadown and Whitecross man James Doyle retains his Masters title on the European Tour.

James Doyle from the St. Killian’s club, Whitecross retains his Masters title on the European Tour.

5. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: February

James Doyle from the St. Killian’s club, Whitecross retains his Masters title on the European Tour. Photo: Maighread Ni Riabhaigh O Duill

Newry City ship a chastening 8-2 defeat away to Glentoran, a performance manager Barry Gray describes as 'pathetic'.

6. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: February

Newry City ship a chastening 8-2 defeat away to Glentoran, a performance manager Barry Gray describes as 'pathetic'. Photo: Brendan Monaghan

James Doyle Portadown Masters

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