Bessbrook United FC

🔴⚫ PRE-SEASON IS HERE! ⚫🔴

The countdown is on as Bessbrook United prepare for the 2026/27 season with three exciting pre-season fixtures.

📅 Saturday 27th June
🆚 Castlewellan Town
🕑 2:00pm
🏟️ Away

📅 Saturday 4th July
🆚 Laurelvale FC
🕑 2:00pm
🏟️ Home

📅 Saturday 11th July
🆚 Banbridge Rangers
🕑 2:00pm
🏟️ Away

📅 Thursday 16th July
🆚 Dromara Village
🕑 7:30pm
🏟️ Home

📅 Saturday 25th July
🆚 RichHill AFC
🕑 2:00pm
🏟️ Away

A great opportunity for the squad to build fitness, new faces to get involved, get the sharpness back and momentum ahead of the new campaign. We look forward to seeing plenty of Brook supporters along the way.

Come along and get behind the team! 🔴⚫

Very Happy Birthday to Anne Anderson today, one of our loyal supporters. Hope Kenny spoils you.
Have a great day from all at Bessbrook United 🎂 🥳❤️🖤

All at Bessbrook United send their condolences to the family and friends of the late Niall (Nigs) McGuinness.
Niall’s brother Seamus is our current Club secretary and he’s in all our thoughts as is the entire family.
RIP Niall

Funeral notice for the late Niall McGuinness - R.I.P.

McGuinness, Niall (Nig) - R.I.P. 27 Ardaveen Park, Bessbrook. 8th June 2026, at his residence. Loving father of Sarah Louise and Natasha Evelyn, Granda of Elsie and Reuben, stepfather of Stacey and Michaela, son of the late Eymard and Evelyn McGuinness, brother of Kieran, Seamus, Julie, Anne, Deirdre and the late Eymard Junior and Evelyn McParland.

Niall’s remains will repose at his home today (Tuesday 9th June) from 3.30pm until 9pm. Cremation service will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 10th June) at 1.30pm in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Road, Cloghran, Co. Dublin K67 HP26.

Very deeply regretted by his entire family circle and friends.

May Niall rest in peace.

Congratulations to one of our sponsors Katie on the move. Another great upgrade in the village. Make sure you stop by on your way to Orior Park. ☕️ ⚽️

🌸☕️ I’M OPEN TOMORROW! ☕️🌸

The wait is finally over! 💕 I am so excited to welcome you back to Katie’s Coffee tomorrow from 7.30am - 5.30pm 🥳🎉

🏡 You’ll now find me inside the shop, and while I’m still putting the finishing touches on a few things, I’m almost there and couldn’t wait any longer to open my window 🤣✨🌷

🍔 I’ve introduced a brand new Lite Bites Menu, perfect if you’re looking for a tasty snack alongside your favourite coffee. 😋

🥪 Now available:
✨ Ham & Cheese Toastie
✨ Tuna Melt Toastie
✨ Pepperoni, Mozzarella & Red Pepper Toastie

☕️ I also wanted to let everyone know that there has been a small price increase on some of my drinks. I’ve worked incredibly hard to keep my prices as low as possible for as long as I could, but with rising costs, a small adjustment was necessary. I hope you understand and continue to support my little business 💖🙏

You can still enjoy all your favourites:

☕️ Freshly brewed coffees
🧊 Iced coffees
🥤 Smoothies
🍰 Sweet treats
🍦 Ice cream
🍿 Popcorn
💚 And so much more!

I honestly can’t wait to see all your lovely faces tomorrow morning! 😊💕

📍 Katie’s Coffee
⏰ Monday - Saturday
🕢 7.30am - 5.30pm

Thank you all for your continued support, encouragement and patience during my move. It truly means the world to me. 💐💖

✨ See you bright and early tomorrow! ✨

🏆 BESSBROOK UNITED END OF SEASON COMMUNITY AWARDS NIGHT 2025/26 🏆

What a fantastic evening celebrating another successful year for Bessbrook United Football Club on and off the field back in Intermediate Football!

A huge congratulations to all of our award winners:

⭐️ Managers’ Player of the Year – Kyle Harte
⚽ Top Goalscorer – Conall O’Callaghan
👏 Supporters’ Player of the Year – Dean Morgan
❤️ Clubperson of the Year – Patrick Mooney
🏆 Players’ Player of the Year – Conall O’Callaghan
🌟 Hall of Fame – John Feehan

We would also like to recognise our Club Appreciation Award recipients, Emy, Arlene & Ben whose dedication and support throughout the season have been invaluable to the club.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the night such a success. A special word of thanks to all those involved in organising the event and to our valued community partners for their continued support, including PIPS, the Multidisciplinary GP Team, Newry, Mourne & Down District Council’s Health Inequalities Team, Verve Network Health Trainer and Promoting Wellbeing Team.

Finally, a huge thank you to Bellinis newry for the beautiful 3 course meal and their hospitality shown throughout the evening.

Together we continue to grow both as a football club and as a community.

🔴⚫️

🔴⚫️ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026/27 🔴⚫️

With the season now complete, it’s time to reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to what’s next for Bessbrook United.

We invite everyone who wants to be part of this fantastic club to attend.

On the day, we will review our achievements, outline plans for the future, and elect new committee members, along with other important matters.

Your input is vital as we continue to grow and strengthen the club both on and off the pitch. This is your chance to share ideas, have your say, and help shape the future of Bessbrook United.

We look forward to seeing you there as we build for the seasons ahead.

’MON THE BROOK! ❤️🖤

All at Bessbrook United would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Lorna, Mark and the entire Weir family on the passing of Alan. Keeping you all in our thoughts at this sad time.
RIP

We regret to inform you of the passing away of the late Alan Weir,
27 Main St,
Bessbrook,
Co Armagh

Weir (Bessbrook) Alan, passed away, peacefully, at home 1st June 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly beloved husband of Lorna, loving Dad to Stephen (Tara), Mark (Stephanie) and Robert (Andrea), cherished Granda Alan to Harry, Sophie, Emily and Kenzie, dearest son of the late Noel and Lila, brother of David, Irene, Noel and Caroline, caring son in law to Norma and the late Roy Black, much loved uncle, brother-in-law and friend.

Alan’s remains will repose Tuesday and Wednesday 12pm-2pm and 5pm-8pm at Mallon’s Funeral Home, Mill Rd, Bessbrook BT35 7DT.
Funeral cortège will pass Fountain St Bessbrook on foot at approximately 10:30am on Thursday for 11am Funeral Service in Christ Church Bessbrook, followed by cremation service for family and close friends in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family circle and many friends.
Family flowers only, respectfully, donations in lieu to Evora Hospice Newry in Alan’s name.

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”

🔴⚫️ MATCH POSTPONED 🔴⚫️

Tonight’s game against Bourneview Mill has been postponed.

NIGHT AT THE RACES 2026 - TONIGHT

Grab your family and friends and come round for a bit of betting, a few pints, a whole lot of prizes and a great nights craic — all in support of our great Club! 🏇🍻

🗓️ Tonight
⏰ 7pm Start
📍 Trainor’s Bar @ Dans
🎟️ Raffle & Prizes on the Night

If anyone would like to help out or donate prizes for the raffle, please get in touch with us via Messenger or contact a member of the committee.

See you there!