Newry, Mourne and Down District Council leisure centres are delighted to host a wide range of local independent sports clubs who provide sporting opportunities for the local community. From teams to individual disciplines, they cater to a wide range of ages and abilities. If you’re interested in joining a club or simply want to find out more information on what’s involved, training times, costs or availability, please contact the club directly.
Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Centre |
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Netball |
Newcastle Netball Club |
The club offers competitive and social netball to anyone aged 8 an over. Totally inclusive and open to all abilities Facebook: Newcastle Neball Club Instagram: Newcastle Netball |
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Table Tennis |
U3A Table Tennis |
This activity is for anyone who wants to play table tennis and currently includes those who retired or semiretired. It is suitable for all levels of players and complete beginners. Enjoy the craic and a cuppa Telephone: Pat Mulhall - 079 7952 6134 U3A Table Tennis website |
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Youth Clubs |
Saint Colmcilles Youth Club |
A satellite youth club to Patricians Youth Centre offering football & sports, art & crafts, fun games and beauty programme with food provided Email: reception@patricianyc.com Saint Colmcilles Youth Club website Facebook: Saint Colmcilles Youth Club Facebook |
Down Leisure Centre |
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Aikido |
Aiki Dojo Downpatrick |
Traditional Aikido in a friendly and open atmosphere. Aikido is a non-violent, non-aggressive martial art which doesn’t rely on strength and is suitable for both men and women. Telephone: 079 7675 8908 (Martin Mathieu) Email: add@martinmathieu.net Facebook: Aiki Dojo Downpatrick Facebook |
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Gymnastics |
The Gymnastics and Trampoline Network CIC |
Trampoline, Gymnastics, Tumbling and Double Mini Tramp club for beginners up to international standard Telephone: 079 6870 2535 (Graham Erskine) The Gymnastics and Trampoline Network CIC website Facebook: The Gymnastics and Trampoline Network CIC Facebook
Instagram: The Gymnastics and Trampoline Network CIC Instagram |
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Kickboxing |
Joseph Ferris Martial Arts |
Offers fun and educational kickboxing for adults and kids. Competitive level available for National and International competitions alongside Class Gradings in Kickboxing, Savate, JKD and Mauy Thai Telephone: 0770 472 4826 (Joseph Ferris) Telephone: 078 5877 7956 (Oonagh Ferris) Facebook: Joseph Ferris Martial Arts Academies Facebook |
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Netball |
Down Netball Club |
A local netball club welcoming players of all ages from Primary 5 up to senior and social netball. Email: downnetballclub@hotmail.com |
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Swimming |
Lecale Amateur Swimming Club |
A Swim Ulster and Swim Ireland affiliated club offering swim coaching from age 7 Email: lecaleswim@gmail.com Facebook: Lecale Amateur Swimming Club Facebook Instagram: Lecale Amateur Swimming Club Instagram |
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Triathlon |
Down Triathlon Club |
An inclusive club for beginners through top experienced triathletes - open to everyone for Juniors, teenagers & adults Email: info@downtriathlonclub.com Down Triathlon Club website Facebook: Down Triathlon Club Facebook Instagram: Down Triathlon Club Instagram |
Kilkeel Leisure CentreKilkeel Leisure Centre is temporarily closed for refurbishment. Please check back soon for updates on club relocation. |
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Newry Leisure Centre |
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Gymnastics Club |
Newry Gymnastics Club |
Inclusive Recreational and competitive club for gymnasts aged 3+ Telephone: 07737883023 (Cushla McLoughlin) Facebook: Newry Gymnastics Facebook Instagram: Newry Gymnastics Club Instagram |
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Tae Kwon-do |
Newry Tae Kwon-do |
Self defence for ages 7+. Improve flexiblity, fitness, mobility, confidence, and strength Facebook: Newry Tae Kwon-do Facebook Instagram: Northern IrelandTae Kwon-do Instagram |
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Junior Wheelchair Basketball Club |
Newry Junior Wheelchair Basketball Club |
A wheelchair basketball club for 5-18 year olds with a physical disability. No experience necessary and a sports wheelchair can be provided. Telephone: 07799137291 (Ryan McQuillan) Email: rmcquillan@dsni.co.uk |
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Little Flippers |
Newry Little Flippers |
A child centred swim programme, specifically designed for infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Learning through play and song to build water confidence, as well as independence in a safe and supportive environment. Facebook: Little flippers Facebook Email: flipperslittle@yahoo.com |
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Basketball Club |
Newry Eagles Basketball Club |
Training takes place on Mondays from 8:00pm – 9:30 pm and is open to everyone aged 18+. The team joined the BRNI League Division 2 in 2024 and impressively finished as winners in their first year. Telephone: 07435213518 (Grigori Crusca – Club Manager) Telephone: 07872839330 (Eligijus Andriuska – Club Treasurer) Facebook: Newry Eagles Basketball Club Facebook |
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Basketball (Special Olympics) |
Newry All Stars (Wildcats) |
The Wildcats are part of the Newry All Stars Special Olympics Club. The team trains in basketball, developing skills, confidence and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment. Facebook: Newry All Stars (Wildcats) Facebook |
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Lifesaving |
Curran Lifesaving School |
Curran Lifesaving School teaches children essential water safety and lifesaving skills in a fun, supportive environment. We take swimmers from age 3 and up, offering WaterSmart, Rookie Lifeguard, National Lifesaving Academy and National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) training. Our aim is to build strong swimmers, safe swimmers and future lifeguards. |
Newcastle Centre |
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Martial Arts |
Newcastle Karate Club |
Wado Ryu karate for children and adults. |
Baby and Toddler Classes |
Wunderkind Baby and Toddler Development Classes |
Baby and Toddler Development Classes with sensory play, music, singing, storytelling, and more, all designed to support early development. Wee Bookworms website Facebook: Wee Bookworms Facebook |
St. Colman’s Sports Complex |
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Athletics |
Newry AC |
Newry AC is the only athletic club in Newry and is the only athletic club or running club that caters for junior athletes. Formed in 2008 the club is based at the council athletic facility at St Colmans College. Junior and senior coached sessions take place weekly. Email: newryac12@gmail.com |
Running Club |
Newry City Runners |
Newry City Runners has members of all abilities, and members take part in many different types of running covering a multitude of distances around the country, and beyond. Their fully coached sessions have proven to motivate and produce excellent improvements in fitness as well as making great friends along the way. Email: secretary@newrycityrunners.com Newry City Runners website |
Triathlon Clubs |
Newry Triathlon Club |
A welcoming, all-inclusive triathlon club for all ages and abilities in Newry, Mourne and beyond—whether you're new or experienced in swim, bike, or run. Email: newrytriathlonclubsbr@gmail.com Facebook: Newry Triathlon Club Facebook |
