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Picture special… Social Soccer is thriving in Newry as Ashgrove stage another hugely successful summer tournament

TEAMS from north and south took part in another hugely successful Ladies Annual Social Soccer Tournament, hosted by Newry-based Ashgrove Social Soccer Ladies at Newry Showgrounds.

As always, the emphasis was on fun, friendship and enjoyment  with the Ashgrove Ladies again honoured to be part of the growing ‘social soccer’ scene with more women’s teams now participating in the sport.

Special guest, Geraldine Kearns, deputy chair of Newry and Mourne Council set the ball rolling with a ceremonial kick off and later handed out the day’s awards (below).

Best Goal:  Amanda (Ballbusters, Dublin)

Best Player: Charlie (Omagh Town)

Everyone Loves A Trier: Claire (Rosario FC, Belfast)

Top Goalscorer: Laura (Damolly FC)

Social Cup Winners: Dundrum Social Ladies FC

Special guest, Newry and Mourne Council vice-chair, Geraldine Kearns (centre)