The Showgrounds (Newry)
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| The Showgrounds | |
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 The Showgrounds |
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| Location | Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry, County Down, BT34 2QF |
| Opened | 1923 |
| Expanded | 2010 |
| Owner | Newry City FC |
| Operator | Newry City FC |
| Surface | Grass (110 x 75 yds) |
| Capacity | 7,949 (limited to 2,275 - 1,080 seated).[1] |
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| Newry City FC (1923–present) | |
The Showgrounds is a football stadium in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of Newry City. The stadium holds 7,949, but is currently restricted to 2,275 under safety legislation.[2]
The stadium is located in the Greenbank Industrial Estate on the Warrenpoint Road, close to the Down GAA stadium Páirc Esler.
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[edit] Notable moments
- Chosen as venue for 2005 UEFA European U-19 Football Championship.
- Chosen as venue for 2008 UEFA European U-19 Football Championships qualfying fixtures.
- Hosted pre-season friendly between Newry City and Sheffield United.
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Coordinates: 54°09′01.60″N 6°19′14.18″W / 54.150444°N 6.3206056°W
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