Our Outstanding Danske Bank Premiership Match v Ballymena United (postponed from 16th February) has been rearranged for Tuesday 6th March, kick off 8 pm at Stangmore Park, Dungannon.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce midfielder Kris Lowe has signed a 3 year extension to his current contract.
“I am delighted that Kris has signed a 3 year extension. This season especially Kris has shown his qualities which has seen him be a regular starter. He’s only young and he’s going to keep getting better and better for Dungannon Swifts!” – Head Coach Rodney McAree.
Kris spoke of his own delight regarding his new deal;
“I’m absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract at Dungannon Swifts. Dungannon is a special club to me as I am at the club almost 10 years having come through the youth system learning to play football the right way. I feel as if Dungannon is in a very good place at the moment as the club is moving forward and I want to be a big part of that. Rod has put a lot of faith in me and I want to repay him by helping to create more success stories like our League Cup triumph on Saturday past.”
Press Eye – Belfast – Northern Ireland – 25th January 2018. Tommy Bowe launches Celebration of Sport Event. Ulster Rugby legend Tommy Bowe is pictured at the launch of the Celebration of Sport Dinner with Harold Walker, President of Dungannon Rugby Club left, and Keith Boyd, Dungannon Swifts Chairman. The prestigious event will be held in Armagh City Hotel on Saturday 26th May when Bowe will be joined by former British Lions, Irish and Ulster team mate Stephen Ferris along with Northern Ireland footballing greats Pat Jennings and Keith Gillespie. Tickets cost £100 per person or £1000 for a table of ten. To book your place or to find out more information please email celebrationofsport@gmail.com. Photo by Darren Kidd / Press Eye.
ULSTER Rugby legend, Tommy Bowe, will take centre stage at a Celebration of Sport Dinner organised by Dungannon RFC and Dungannon Swifts FC in Armagh City Hotel on Saturday 26 th May.
The prestigious black-tie event, which is being supported by local car giant, the Donnelly Group, will see Bowe joined by former British Lions, Irish and Ulster team mate Stephen Ferris along with Northern Ireland footballing greats Pat Jennings and Keith Gillespie for a Q & A facilitated by local TV pundit, Adrian Logan.
This is the first time the two Dungannon sports clubs have collaborated to celebrate the sporting achievements of both historic clubs and the event is set to help lay the foundations for future successes.
Harold Walker, President of Dungannon RFC and Keith Boyd, Chairman of Dungannnon Swifts FC said: “We are delighted to be joining forces to organise this event in celebration of Dungannon’s rich sporting heritage. Both clubs are proud to have nurtured local talent for many years and we are very proud of the players such as Stephen Ferris, Craig Gilroy, Stuart McCloskey and Niall McGinn who have all gone on to play for Ulster and Northern Ireland respectively. We are dedicated to the ongoing investment in the youth and grassroot levels of each sport and providing a welcoming and fun atmosphere to help local up and coming players realise their full potential.”
Brothers Terence & Raymond Donnelly from the Donnelly Group said: “We are delighted to be supporting the Celebration of Sport Dinner and helping the future of Dungannon RFC and Dungannon Swifts FC. Donnelly Group is committed to helping drive local sporting talent and helping today’s youth achieve their goals. We would encourage other local businesses to support the clubs by buying tables and we look forward to a great night at Armagh City Hotel.”
The event will kick off with a sparkling drinks reception followed by a four-course meal, interviews with the sporting heroes, an auction and raffle and entertainment from top-class magician Rod Hogg and live music.
Tickets cost £100 per person or £1000 for a table of ten. All proceeds will be divided between the two clubs to ensure their continued success and a donation will be made to the Niamh Louise Foundation.
To book your place or to find out more information please email celebrationofsport@gmail.com or contact John Armstrong on 07595925185.
Chairman, Keith Boyd, New signing, Daniel Hughes and Head Coach, Rodney McAree.
We are delighted to announce that we have obtained the signature of striker Daniel Hughes from Cliftonville. This comes as a massive boost to the club ahead of our fixture against Ards this Saturday .
Hughes, 25, has previously been on the books of Warrenpoint Town who spotted the player at Orchard City in 2013. In January 2015 he had a trial at Bolton Wanderers and eventually moved to Cliftonville in the January 2016 transfer window where he has remained until now.
Speaking to us Hughes expressed his own thoughts on his move to Dungannon;
” What was a big attraction to me was the way Rodney (McAree) sets up his team and how they want to play. I felt this would really suit my style of play and that I would be a good match.”
“One of my main reasons for making the move to Stangmore was for the reason every player wants – to get game time. I wasn’t getting enough of that at Cliftonville and Rodney offered me the opportunity to play for his team and get a lot more game time!”
“Dungannon is a Club which is very family orientated, something that I was used to at my time with Warrenpoint Town and I loved that, so that is also a big plus. My ambitions meet the ambitions that DSFC also have, pushing on up the table and trying to get into the mix, as well as challenging for European Football!”
Head Coach Rodney McAree has signed Hughes on a two and a half year deal.
“I am thrilled we have been able to secure the signature of Daniel Hughes until June 2020. We have been actively looking for a striker and I am delighted as I know we have got the best possible player to come in to fill this position. He is a goalscorer and the kind of player we really have been missing. I really am looking forward to working with him and I’m so happy he has chosen Dungannon Swifts as his new club!” Rodney McAree
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