The Newry Reporter Sports Podcast

On this week's Newry Reporter Sports Podcast Weekend Preview Show, we look ahead to the big game: Down v Armagh.Our sports reporters Elaine Ingram and Kieran Lynch speak to former Down captain Kevin McKernan (01:01) and former Armagh goalkeeper Philip McEvoy (13:47).Kevin McKernan says that he believes Down 'can take a scalp' and he's hopeful that they have learned their lessons from last year's 10-point defeat.Philip McEvoy says that although Armagh are favourites, they will have to be wary of Down as form can go out the window in these games. He also looked at the conundrum facing Kieran McGeeney at the goalkeeper position, following some great performances from Blaine Hughes.For more build-up see: www.newryreporter.com/sportMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP

On this week's Newry Reporter Sports Podcast Weekend Preview Show, our sports reporter Kieran Lynch speaks to Down Ladies captain Meghan Doherty and joint-manager Caoibhe Sloan ahead of their Ulster Intermediate Championship opener against Cavan this Sunday.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP

Our sports reporters Kieran Lynch and Elaine Ingram discuss the past weekend's action and the biggest headlines in local sport.Over the weekend, Elaine was at Pairc Esler to see Down defeat Antrim (01:00) and Kieran was at Brewster Park, were Armagh overcame Fermanagh (04:43). They give their thoughts on the games, and we hear from Armagh's Ciaran Mackin.Also, Kieran was at The Showgrounds where Newry City lost out against Dungannon Swifts (13:27) and Elaine was at Milltown where Warrenpoint Town defeated Ballymacash Rangers (21:38). We hear from Dermot McVeigh and Gary Boyle. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP

On this week's Newry Reporter Sports Podcast, we have a very special guest: Charlie Smyth!In the space of six months the Mayobridge man has gone from being a Gaelic footballer, to American football hopeful, to now a signed professional NFL Kicker with the New Orleans Saints. (00:52)He has been inundated with media requests in the last few weeks, so we were delighted to have the opportunity to speak to him for this week's episode.Also on this week's show, we recap Newry City AFC's 3-2 loss away to Glenavon last weekend. (32:20)And look forward to the upcoming Ulster SFC quarter-finals, where Down will face Antrim and Armagh will face Fermanagh. (35:40)For more, visit www.newryreporter.com/sport Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP

On this week's Newry Reporter Sports Podcast Weekend Preview Show, our sports reporter Kieran Lynch speaks to Armagh Ladies captain Clodagh McCambridge and manager Greg McGonigle ahead of their historic LIDL NFL Division 1 Final against Kerry at Croke Park this Sunday.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP

Our sports reporters Kieran Lynch and Elaine Ingram discuss the past weekend's action and the biggest headlines in local sport.Elaine was at the BMG Arena, and she discusses how Cleary Celtic overcame Sandy Hill to win a third straight Mid Ulster Shield title. (02:15)She was also at Croke Park on Saturday night, and she reflects on Down's Allianz Football League Division 3 final defeat against Westmeath and what the implications might be for the Mourne men down the line. (06:58)Kieran was at Croke Park on Sunday, and he discusses Armagh's Allianz Football League Division 2 final loss against Donegal, what went wrong and where it leaves them heading into the Ulster Championship. (13:00)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/overdrive License code: 6RMWEKXXS0V45FOP