Newry City AFC are delighted to announce that Fiveways Supermarket have extended their partnership with the club for a further two years.

The prominent local business, based on the Armagh Road, came on board at the beginning of the 2025/26 season as main shirt sponsors.

Fiveways owner Colm Meehan said: “We’re delighted to extend the partnership with the club.
“Last season was a hugely successful one for Newry City, which saw them earn promotion back to the Championship.
“We look forward to supporting the club over the next two years and building on what has been a great relationship to date.”

Newry City AFC Chairman Gary Wilson added: “The support from Fiveways in the last 12 months has been fantastic and the backing from Colm and his team is second to none.
“Sponsors like Fiveways are hugely important and we’re delighted to continue the partnership with one of the largest and most reputable businesses in the area.”

Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Pablo Andrade.

The 26-year-old returns for a second spell at The Showgrounds following the expiration of his contract at Loughgall.

The Brazilian-born midfielder, who can also operate at full-back, made six appearances in the Premiership for City in the 2018-19 season as a teenager, before moving to Larne and then enjoying a successful six seasons at Lakeview Park.

He was part of the Loughgall side that won the Championship in 2023 before making over 50 Premiership appearances in the following two campaigns with The Villagers.

“I’m really happy to be back. It’s a massive club and I want to help get us back to where I think we belong, which is back in the Premiership,” said Andrade.

“Jamie Rea is one of my good friends and we spoke a lot about me coming here. He told me how astonished he was by the noise and the support from the fans when he joined.
“I’m looking forward to more of that this season and it was a no-brainer to make the move,” he added.

“It’s been a long off-season and I’ve been putting a lot of work in. Now I just can’t wait to get started.”

Manager Stuart King is delighted to seal his fourth signing of the Summer – following the arrivals of Ryan Swan, Caolan Marrron and Lorcan Forde.

“I’m delighted to welcome Pablo back to the club,” he said.
“He’s someone I’ve admired from his time at Loughgall and will provide energy, width and pace and he can also cover numerous positions.
“His enthusiasm to come to the club impressed me and I’m really looking forward to working with him.”

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Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Lorcan Forde.

The 26-year-old, who can play in midfield or attack, returns to The Showgrounds after a season in the Championship with Warrenpoint Town, where he scored five goals in 30 appearances.

In his first spell at the club, Forde made 103 appearances, scoring 14 goals as City won the Championship title in 2022, Mid-Ulster Cup in 2023 and playing two seasons with the club in the Premiership.

“I’m delighted to be back. I always enjoyed my time playing here at Newry,” says Forde.
“I think I might have to win a few people back over, but I’m looking forward to getting back out onto the pitch and doing that.”

“I’m a Newry man, I live in Newry, work in Newry and I’m proud to be from Newry.
“I can’t wait to put on that jersey again and show the fans what I’ve got.”

“Lorcan is someone who we kept a close eye on last season,” added Manager Stuart King.
“He’s another local lad who, on his day, should be playing for one of the top clubs in this country.

“I understood his reasons for leaving last season when I took over, but he sees the progress we’re making at the club and was keen to return to be part of that.

“He’ll provide goals and assists and I look forward to working with him and getting the best out of him.”

Forde become our third signing of the Summer, following the acquisitions of Caolan Marron and Ryan Swan.

Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Caolan Marron from Dungannon Swifts.

The 27-year-old becomes Manager Stuart King’s second signing of the Summer following the arrival of striker Ryan Swan.

 

Newry native Marron signs for his hometown club having made over 250 top level appearances for Glenavon, Glentoran and Dungannon in the Premiership and in European football.

The centre-back is also a former Northern Ireland Under-21 International and says he’s over the moon to be be pulling on the blue and white stripes next season.

 

“I’m absolutely buzzing to have signed for Newry. It’s my hometown club and I can’t wait to get going,” says Marron.

“I’m absolutely Newry man and I come down to follow the club whenever I get the chance. So for me to come here was a no-brainer for me.

“When I spoke to Stuarty, he told me what he wants to do at the club and what his ambitions are.

“I’m coming in to try and get the club back to where it should be – in the Premiership.”

 

“I’m absolutely delighted to get this signing done and bring a player of Caolan’s quality to his hometown club,” added Manager Stuart King.

“I did some television work at the Dungannon v Carrick European Play-Off game recently and I thought he was one of the best players on the pitch and capped off a superb performance with an unbelievable goal. In no way did i think that three weeks later we would be able to sign him.

“Caolan is a top level player with loads of experience and he’ll not only massively improve us, but will lead from the front.

“I have to thank our board for all their support in getting this transfer done and to Dungannon Swifts for their co-operation throughout this process.

“When speaking to Caolan, his attitude and desire to play for his hometown club was really evident.

“He wants to help us achieve our goals of improving and getting back to where we want to be.

“He spoke passionately about wanting to play for his hometown club, something his father wishes to happen too. We’re delighted to make that a reality.”

Photographs: Brendan Monaghan Photography