Loughgall

Portadown's Eamon Fyfe celebrates his goal. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

Niall Currie praises Portadown's 'wholehearted performance' in Carrick win

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Dean Smith's 'mixed emotions' as Loughgall lose lead twice

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell (left) and his assistant, Simon Kelly, at Mourneview Park in the Sports Direct Premiership game against Loughgall. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Glenavon's Stephen McDonnell - 'I know fans are frustrated'

Loughgall's Ben Murdock (left) and Conor Kerr combine to stop Glenavon striker Michael O'Connor at Mourneview Park in the Sports Direct Premiership. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Glenavon 2 Loughgall 2 - Home fightback to rescue derby draw

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Derby blues 'scary' for Dean Smith but Loughgall boss confident in 'reaction'

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Dean Smith calls derby defeat 'scary' as Loughgall lose out

Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree (left) and his captain, Dean Curry. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

POST-MATCH VERDICT: Rodney McAree hails 'comprehensive' Dungannon Swifts win

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 0 Dungannon Swifts 2

Dungannon Swifts captain Dean Curry. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

WATCH: Dean Curry heads into Irish League derby out to build on 'great platform'

Benji Magee celebrates with Andy Ryan after setting up the third for his strike partner. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press

The Irish League loan that helped kickstart senior career of Larne's latest star

Ballymena FC posted a statement on social media congratulating Loughgall FC on their Sunday Football stance.

Ballymena FC congratulates Loughgall on Sunday football

Pacemaker Press 91223 Linfield v Dungannon Swifts Sports Direct Premiership Linfield's manager David Healy celebrates after the final whistle during today's game at the National Stadium, Belfast. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

David Healy 'key' Linfield yes as chairman praises 'loyalty he has shown'

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. PIC: Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press

Loughgall boss Dean Smith left frustrated with number of calls in defeat

Linfield manager David Healy has been linked with a move to Raith Rovers. PIC: Pacemaker Press

Linfield star admits losing David Healy would be 'massive' blow for club

Linfield manager David Healy. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker

Ross Oliver not surprised that Linfield's David Healy has attracted attention

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

WHAT THE MANAGER SAID: Dean Smith reacts to Linfield defeat

Loughgall suffered their first defeat of the new Premiership campaign at Windsor Park on Saturday afternoon as Linfield impressed in a 5-1 triumph. Here’s what Villagers boss Dean Smith had to say after the match:

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Loughgall manager Dean Smith takes his side to Linfield this afternoon after amassing four points from their opening two games

Life does go on without Benji Magee says Loughgall chief Dean Smith

Callum Ferris in action for Ballyclare Comrades. PIC: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

Family rivalry motivating Irish League star ahead of club's landmark moment

Benji Magee after joining Larne from Loughgall earlier this week. PIC: Pacemaker

Ex-Irish League ace believes Benji Magee can be inspiration for youngsters

Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King. (Photo by INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Carrick Rangers' in-house search for answers to solve question of form swings

Loughgall's appeals were upheld by the IFA regarding Sunday football

Loughgall's appeals over Sunday football upheld by IFA

Linfield's Joel Cooper celebrates scoring against former club Glenavon on Tuesday. PIC: Alan Weir/Pacemaker

Linfield star out to continue fine form after putting injury behind him

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

'Perfect platform' set by Dean Smith and Loughgall for Benji Magee

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Portadown's deflection pain again as Loughgall battle for derby point

Benji Magee celebrates his transfer to Larne from Loughgall. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Benji Magee's 'hectic 24 hours' end in Larne transfer from Loughgall

Portadown manager Niall Currie salutes the supporters at Shamrock Park on Saturday. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker)

Niall Currie's Portadown call to ‘get back on the train’

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has celebrated the ‘significant impact’ of a new and innovative company in the Northern Ireland aircraft industry. Carla is pictured during a visit to Alice Blu Aero in Craigavon with CEO Ryan McNeice

New NI business is making ‘significant impact’ on lucrative aircraft industry

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart praises Alice Blu Aero for their forward thinking and local innovation including plans to create 100 new jobs

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Loughgall striker Benji Magee is set to sign for champions Larne

EXCLUSIVE: Larne win race to sign Loughgall ace Benji Magee

Loughgall manager Dean Smith has targeted a better run of results at home for his side

Our players want to improve on last year says Loughgall manager Dean Smith

Stuart King acknowledged his players were well beaten by Loughgall at Lakeview Park. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Carrick boss King rues 'a bad day at the office' in Loughgall defeat

Loughgall manager Dean Smith was pleased to see his side register a home victory against Carrick Rangers

POST-MATCH REACTION: Loughgall chief Smith hoping to improve home fortunes

Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King said Loughgall fully deserved their three points against his side

POST-MATCH REACTION: Carrick boss King has no complaints with Loughgall loss

Action between Loughgall and Carrick Rangers at Lakeview Park

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 3 Carrick Rangers 0

Lewis Francis joined Loughgall this summer after impressing on-loan at Bangor last season. PIC: Loughgall FC

21 UNDER 21: Loughgall recruit backed to make step up to Premiership level

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Loughgall's Dean Smith turns to 'bigger picture' for smallest club in safety bid

Dean Shiels with new Coleraine signing Max Little. PIC: David Cavan/Coleraine FC

Coleraine's Dean Shiels makes 'easy decision' to sign ex-QPR goalkeeper

Loughgall Minor section manager Samuel Cartwright

WATCH: Loughgall enjoying north coast stay as they plot success at SuperCupNI

Catherine McKeever of Long Meadow Cider in Loughgall receives her award for excellence from Conor Hall, CiE Head of Product, Contracting and Sustainability

Long Meadow Cider receives recognition for excellence

The fixtures have been released for the 2024/25 Sports Direct Premiership

Larne start Irish League defence vs Loughgall as fixtures are released

Bangor manager Lee Feeney celebrates an April win against Dundela. PIC: Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press

Former Bangor star backing 'sleeping giant' to secure Championship title success

Lewis Francis in action for Bangor against Larne last season. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

New Loughgall recruit ready to embrace Premiership challenge

Coleraine head coach Dean Shiels (left) welcomes Kirk McLaughlin back to The Showgrounds

Kirk McLaughlin makes Coleraine return as new arrivals are expected

Linfield have completed a deal for Scottish midfielder Cameron Ballantyne

Linfield sign Scottish midfielder as defender checks in at Loughgall

Ally Teggart celebrates scoring for Dungannon Swifts against Linfield in January 2017

Ally Teggart grateful to make friends for life as he hangs up the boots

Loughgall enjoyed a superb season back in the Premiership. PIC: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Loughgall star confident they can get even better after dream Premiership return

Barney McKeown (right) has signed for Glenavon after his spell at Newry City came to an end

Glenavon add to defensive options by signing two new centre-backs

Loughgall have announced the signing of goalkeeper Nathan Gartside after his release from Cliftonville

Dean Smith delighted with Loughgall's transfer business after three new arrivals

Portadown manager Niall Currie with the Championship trophy. PIC: Jonathan Porter/Press Eye

Niall Currie delight at 'honour and privilege' of signing new Portadown contract

NIFWA Chairman Michael Clarke hands Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree with the Manager of the Month prize for April

Dungannon Swifts boss Rodney McAree named Manager of the Month for April

Armagh City celebrate after being promoted to the Championship. PIC: Armagh City

Ex-Premiership ace admits leading club to Irish League promotion 'means so much'

Lord Mayor Alderman Margaret Tinsley officially unveils Centenary Stone at The Palace Demesne in Armagh, pictured with elected representatives, Alderman Gareth Wilson, Councillor Scott Armstrong, Councillor Peter Haire and Alderman Gordon Kennedy.

Northern Ireland centenary stones get final approval in 12 towns and villages

Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King. (Photo by INPHO/PressEye/Stephen Hamilton)

Stuart King's Carrick Rangers focus on 'huge' European shot

Donal McConnell of Reavey’s Solicitors presents the Manager of the Year to Loughgall's Dean Smith

NI Football Awards ceremony is held as Kyle McClean scoops main prize

Glenavon manager Stephen McDonnell. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Stephen McDonnell praises performance of Glenavon star in Dungannon Swifts loss

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Jim Ervin praises Ballymena United youngster after brace helps secure victory