It was cup season in May with Villa Rovers, Ballyholland FC, Bessbrook United Armagh Ladies, Down Ladies and Down U20 hurlers amongst the teams celebrating success. However, Cleary Celtic and Armagh men suffered cruel final defeats.
1. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: May
Villa Rovers upset the odds and defeat Cleary Celtic 1-0 in the Carnbane League Bessbrook Cup Final with Mark Lennon netting the game's only goal from a free kick. Photo: Brendan Monaghan
2. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: May
Cleary Celtic's dream run to the IFA Junior Cup final ends in heartbreak as they are defeated 2-0 by Enniskillen Rangers at Stangmore Park. Photo: Brendan Monaghan
3. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: May
It was one-way traffic in Jennings Park where Ballyholland eased their way to a 3-0 victory over rivals Ballybot United to claim the Carnbane League Division 1 Sean Havern Memorial Cup. Photo: Brendan Monaghan
4. Newry Reporter Sports Year in Review 2024: May
There is more penalty shootout heartbreak for Armagh, as they lose the Ulster final on spot-kicks for the second straight year, falling to Donegal. Photo: John Merry