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MILESTONE FOR RATHFRILAND FC! - Rathfriland FC are delighted to announce a new association and main sponsor in a two year deal with The Milestone Service Station, Rathfriland.

The committee sincerely thank owner Tom McAvoy for his generosity and support from the Newry Street business and look forward to a partnership in sport and business.

Exciting times are ahead on the pitch with this sponsorship adding to what hopefully will be a positive time for both club and business. Rathfriland FC and The Milestone Service Station - the perfect match! CLUB SHOP - Anyone wishing to purchase their Rathfriland FC regalia please contact David Davenport on 07840860308.

FANCY DRESS - Rathfriland FC are holding a fancy dress disco in aid of club funds on Saturday November 6 at 8pm. Tickets are priced at a very reasonable 5 each and anyone interested please see your manager or any member of the committee.

YOUTH REGISTRATION AND FOOTBALL - Wednesday nights from 7-8pm at Rathfriland FC for the rest of August will see Registration followed by football.

All age groups are welcome from 5-15 years and for new registrations players will need two passport size photographs and a copy of the birth certificate. Membership for the season is 20 with a 2 charge per training night.

It is an exciting time at Rathfriland FC - if you want your child to be part of it please contact David Davenport on 07840860308 or Mark Bickerstaff on 07525214733.

YOUTH FOOTBALL TRAINING CHANGES: U15 training will take place on Tuesday at Rathfriland Community Centre from 6-7pm. U13 training will take place on Wednesday at Rathfriland Community Centre from 7-8pm. The rest of the age groups continue at Iveagh Park on Wednesday from 7-8pm.

IN COMMITTEE! - The September committee meeting will take place on Tuesday October 19 at 7.30pm at the clubrooms.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - Saturday December 6 - Fancy dress fundraising night; Saturday December 11 - Annual Christmas dinner and Christmas draw.

NEW KIT FOR COLTS - Rathfriland Colts would like to thank the Beacon drop-in centre, Rathfriland for agreeing to have their name on the new kit. An anonymous sponsor purchased the kit for the team and wished to have the Beacon's name on it. SPONSOR BOARDS - It is the intention of Rathfriland FC to continue to surround the main Iveagh Park pitch with Sponsorship boards over the coming months.

Any person or business wishing to take the opportunity to have their business displayed 24/7 at the Wembley of the Mournes please contact Commercial Manager, Mr Dessie Davenport, on 07767817703.

There will be an initial fee for the set up of the board and also a sponsorship subscription, which would be renewed annually. A big thank you goes to al the local businesses for their sponsor boards at Iveagh Park.

WHAT`S MY LINE? - Brian Todd (President) 028 406 23023; Junior Murray (Chairman) 028 406 71464 / 07850656579; Mark Ingram (Vice-Chairman) 07798733361; Trevor Weir (Secretary) 07980853720; John Annett (Treasurer) 07713511373; Eric Annett (P.R.O.) 07715046132; Dessie Davenport (Commercial Manager) 07767817703; Brian Adair (Rangers Manager) 07789373242; Eric Annett (Swifts Manager) 07715046132; Bobby McDowell (Swifts Assistant Manager) 07796614982; Alex Scott (Colts Manager) 07889220476; David Davenport (Youth Development Officer) 07840860308; Mark Bickerstaff (Youth Coach Co-Ordinator) 07525214733. RFC ROLL OF HONOUR: 1962 - Rathfriland FC formed; 1965 - Iveagh Park opened; 1975 - Newcastle League Champions, Mid Ulster Shield Winners; 1976 - Mid Ulster Shield Winners, John Magee Cup Winners, Mid Ulster League Champions (Div 4); 1977 - Mid Ulster League Champions (Div 3); 1978 - Mid Ulster Shield Winners, attained 1st Division Mid Ulster League; 1979 - Mid Ulster Shield finalists; 1980 - Pavilion opened; 1982 - Irish Junior Cup finalists, Ingram Park opened; 1996 - Bobby Dalzell Cup finalists; 1997 - Winners NAFL Division 1B; 1998 - Winners NAFL Division 1A; 2005 - John Magee Cup Winners; 2006 - New pavilion opened; 2007 - Bignian Cup Finalists; 2008 - Mid Ulster League Champions (Div 3); 2009 - Foster Cup Finalists. TRAINING - Rathfriland FC training will take place at Cheney Park on a Monday evening from 8-10pm and on a Thursday night at Havelock Park from 9-10pm (Seconds and Thirds only - Firsts still at Iveagh Park). A 2 charge will be required for the Banbridge venues). All new and existing players welcome.

FIXTURE BOARD: SATURDAY OCTOBER 30: RANGERS - Saturday October 30 - home to Annagh Utd in Intermediate Cup. Kick off 1.30pm. SWIFTS - Saturday October 30 - no fixture. COLTS - Saturday October 30 - home to Killough in league. Kick off 2pm.

RANGERS HOME IN INTERMEDIATE CUP - Rathfriland Rangers host Annagh Utd in the 1st round of the WKD Intermediate Cup at Iveagh Park on Saturday. Rangers have had two great results in the last couple of weeks and hope to continue that on Saturday against the Championship 2 side. Kick off 1.30pm.

SWIFTS NO FIXTURE - Rathfriland Swifts this Saturday have a break and have no fixture. Their next fixture is away to Lurgan BBOB on Saturday November 6. COLTS v KILLOUGH - This Saturday Rathfriland Colts host league leaders Killough in a league fixture at Ingram Park. The Colts had a decent 3-1 home win last weekend and are on a run at the moment - another three points would do nicely. Kick off 2pm.