A sensationally converted Kanturk sideline kick, which was the final piece of action in an enthralling contest, ensured Newmarket and Kanturk must meet again in the Duhallow under 21 football final. A memorable final ended 1-13 to 2-10 under the floodlit Knocknagree venue on Friday evening.
Newmarket bowed out of this years U-21 Hurling Championship after a very disappointing defeat to Kanturk in ideal conditions in Meelin on a score line of 2-15 to 8 points on Saturday last.
Newmarket gained their second victory in their Nevin Cup group and go into their final game topping the group with four points from two games, after they defeated Kanturk by 2-12 to 1-7 under a floodlit Kiskeam on Tuesday evening, in a game played in perfect conditions.
Newmarket ‘s U-21 Hurlers lost to Kanturk in the first round of the championship on Friday night last at Kanturk. Newmarket lost on a score line of 3-5 to 1-7 in an entertaining clash with last years finalists.
Newmarket maintained their fine winning sequence in the Ducon Cup with a fourth successive victory at home to Kanturk by 2-12 to 1-6 in slippery damp conditions at Newmarket on Sunday.
Newmarket’s minor footballers retained their Duhallow league title and in the process completed a championship and league double in the division for the second year in succession. In the final at Kanturk on Sunday, they defeated the home side by 1-11 to 1-7 in a repeat of the championship final. 
The home side began brightly putting two points on the scoreboard. Newmarket were slow to settle and depended on their rearguard during the first half with John Scanlon and David Guiney in outstanding form throughout the hour. Nicky Flanagan converted a free after seventeen minutes for Newmarkets first score with Kanturk quick to regain their two point lead. John Lane punched a point for Newmarket but Kanturk again responded with a fourth point. Newmarket finished the half very well with points from Nicky Flanagan and John Ryan tieing the sides for the first time in the game. Newmarket maintained their momentum and driven on by the forward surges of Bart Daly they took the lead for the first time through a Jerry McCarthy point. Nicky Flanagan was again on target to leave Newmarket in front by 0-6 to 0-4 at half time. (more…)
Newmarket’s minor footballers created history when they claimed their third successive Duhallow championship and eighth title in total when defeating Kanturk by 1-10 to 2-4 in a keenly contested final played at Dromtariffe on Sunday.
Newmarket’s minor hurlers began their league campaign with a home defeat against a fine Kanturk side by 3-17 to 1-13.
Original Report: The Corkman, Friday, October 16th, 1998.
By John Joe Brosnan.
Newmarket qualified to meet Millstreet in the Duhallow football final, when a late goal proved crucial in their two point victory over Kanturk in a thrilling semi-final played before a big attendance (gate receipts £4,020) at Boherbue on Sunday.
The goal came a minute before the end of normal time, when Michael Cottrell took the ball on a solo run through the Kanturk defence before giving goalkeeper Colman Lane no chance with a shot from close range.
Original Report: The Corkman, Friday, October 1st, 1993.
By John Joe Brosnan.
Newmarket’s day of glory
IT was a long wait, but when the final whistle sounded at Banteer on Sunday, leaving Newmarket Duhallow football champions for the first time in 23 years, it all seemed worth it to the players and their legion of supporters who swarmed on to the pitch to celebrate a momentous achievement.
Original Report: The Corkman, Friday, June 22nd, 1990.
By John Joe Brosnan.
Newmarket’s Trophy
GOALS in the last twenty minutes by Mark O’Sullivan and Sean Culloty proved crucial in Newmarket’s victory over Kanturk in an Examiner Cup football final that proved highly entertaining for a big attendance (gate receipt were over £1,000) at Rockchapel on Sunday.
Original Report: The Corkman, Friday, June 8th, 1990.
Newmarket Day
LAST season’s defeated finalists, Newmarket, have again reached the Duhallow Examiner Cup football final.
Original Report: Unknown publication.
Note: Minor modifications to the original publication were made due to illegibility of the print copy available.
Newmarket win second divisional title
Newmarket won their second divisional title by defeating Kanturk (holders) by 3-05 to 1-03 in a thrilling Duhallow junior hurling final at Newmarket GAA Grounds on Sunday. Newmarket regained the title last held by them in 1948 and became the first Duhallow club ever to annex divisional hurling and football honours in the same year.
