Gallery: a look back at some of Newtownabbey’s football teams from past seasons

With pre-season well underway for teams across the NIFL and Northern Amateur Football League setups, the domestic campaign will officially commence next month.

Newtownabbey is blessed with a number of well-respected clubs. Teams have pedigree in their divisions and cup competitions, with silverware coming to the borough’s trophy cabinets over recent seasons.

We took a look through the Times archive to see some of the squads to have graced their respective leagues over the years.

Here’s 10 teams to have represented the local area.

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Ballynure Old Boys are based at Parkview Hockey Club. Their 1st play in the Ballymena and Provincial Intermediate League. Their first and second teams are pictured in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

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18th Newtownabbey and Rathfern Rangers pictured during a derby clash in 2007. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

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Maloney's FC formed during the Covid-19 and have enjoyed back-to-back promotions in the Belfast and District League. They will play in the Ballymena and Provincial Football League next season. Photo: Contributed

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Ballyclare North End FC play in the Ballymena And Provincial Junior Division 2. Photo: Contributed

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