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{{Infobox UK place
{{Infobox UK place
|official_name = Mayobridge
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|unitary_northern_ireland = [[Newry and Mourne District Council|Newry and Mourne]]
|unitary_northern_ireland = [[Newry and Mourne District Council|Newry and Mourne]]
|country = Northern Ireland
|country = Northern Ireland
|historic_county=
|post_town = NEWRY
|post_town = NEWRY
|postcode_area = BT
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|constituency_ni_assembly = [[South Down (Assembly constituency)|South Down]]
|constituency_ni_assembly = [[South Down (Assembly constituency)|South Down]]
|lieutenancy_northern_ireland = [[County Down]]
|lieutenancy_northern_ireland = [[County Down]]
|static_image = File:The crossroads at the centre of the village of Mayobridge - geograph.org.uk - 2600507.jpg
}}'''Mayobridge''' ({{etymology|ga|Droichead Mhaigh Eo|bridge on the plain of [[Taxus baccata|yews]]}}) is a village within [[Newry]], [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]], lying on the small river [[Clanrye]] which divides the [[townland]]s of Mayo and Bavan. It is located within the [[Newry and Mourne District Council]] area - it had a population of 1,069 people in the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 Census]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2011 Population Statistics for Mayobridge Settlement
|static_image_caption = Village centre
|url=http://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/AreaProfileReportViewer.aspx?FromAPAddressMulipleRecords=Mayobridge@Exact%20match%20of%20location%20name:%20@Exact%20Match%20Of%20Location%20Name:%20%20Mayobridge@23? |publisher=Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency |accessdate=16 October 2017}}</ref>. It falls within the parish of [[Clonallan]], and historically within the [[Barony (Ireland)|barony]] of Upper Iveagh Upper.
}}'''Mayobridge''' ({{etymology|ga|Droichead Mhaigh Eo|bridge on the plain of [[Taxus baccata|yews]]}}) is a village within [[County Down]], [[Northern Ireland]]. It lies on the small river [[Clanrye]], which divides the [[townland]]s of Mayo and Bavan, {{convert|4.4|miles}} east of [[Newry]]. It had a population of 1,069 as at 2011.<ref name="2011census">{{cite web|title=Census 2011 Population Statistics for Mayobridge Settlement |url=http://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/AreaProfileReportViewer.aspx?FromAPAddressMulipleRecords=Mayobridge@Exact%20match%20of%20location%20name:%20@Exact%20Match%20Of%20Location%20Name:%20%20Mayobridge@23? |publisher=Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency |access-date=16 October 2017}}</ref> Administratively, it is within the [[Newry and Mourne District Council]] area, and falls within the parish of [[Clonallan]], and historically within the [[Barony (Ireland)|barony]] of [[Iveagh Upper, Upper Half]].


== Demography ==
== Demography ==
Mayobridge is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It had a usually resident population of 1,069 according to the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2011 Population Statistics for Mayobridge Settlement
Mayobridge is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It had a usually resident population of 1,069 according to the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]].<ref name="2011census"/>
|url=http://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/AreaProfileReportViewer.aspx?FromAPAddressMulipleRecords=Mayobridge@Exact%20match%20of%20location%20name:%20@Exact%20Match%20Of%20Location%20Name:%20%20Mayobridge@23? |publisher=Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency |accessdate=16 October 2017}}</ref>


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
[[File:St Patrick's Chapel. Mayobridge - geograph.org.uk - 3343382.jpg|thumb|left|St Patrick's Church]]
* On 15 August 1859 Dr. Leahy, the co-adjutor bishop of the diocese, blessed the foundation stone of a new Catholic church to replace the existing, more primitive Mass House put up in 1806 (parts of which are still visible in the disused Parochial Hall); and a curate was appointed to live in Mayobridge. The new church, dedicated to St. Patrick, was erected on the site of a former Mass Rock. A fine Gothic-style building, reputed to be the largest ‘country' church in the diocese, it could hold up to 600 worshippers in comfort, and commanded a fine view of the surrounding countryside right into County Armagh. It was completed on 12 October 1862, with a dedicatory sermon by the Bishop of Kerry, Dr. David Moriarty.
On 15 August 1859, Dr. Leahy, the co-adjutor bishop of the diocese, blessed the foundation stone of a new Catholic church to replace the existing, more primitive Mass House put up in 1806 (parts of which are still visible in the disused Parochial Hall); and a curate was appointed to live in Mayobridge. The new church, dedicated to St. Patrick, was erected on the site of a former Mass Rock. A fine Gothic-style building, reputed to be the largest ‘country' church in the diocese, it could hold up to 600 worshippers in comfort, and commanded a fine view of the surrounding countryside right into County Armagh. It was completed on 12 October 1862, with a dedicatory sermon by the Bishop of Kerry, Dr. David Moriarty.
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* A police barracks was moved in 1854 from the Mayo side of the village to the Bavan side, and returned in 1865.<ref>''Royal Irish Constabulary List''</ref>
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*[[St. Patrick's Primary School, Mayobridge|St. Patrick's Primary School]] is a primary school, located on Chapel Hill.


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A police barracks was moved in 1854 from the Mayo side of the village to the Bavan side, and returned in 1865.<ref>''Royal Irish Constabulary List''</ref>
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==Notable people ==

*Mayobridge band. Considered one of the best parade bands in Ireland. Founded in 1977 by John Lively.
[[File:St Patrick's Primary School, Chapel Hill, Mayobridge - geograph.org.uk - 3343860.jpg|thumb|left|St Patrick's Primary School]]
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*[[Kieran Goss]] (b. 1962,) contemporary singer, songwriter
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The local primary school, St. Patrick's Primary School, is located on Chapel Hill.
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*[[Tommy Sands (Irish folk singer)|Tommy Sands]] (b. 1945,) folk singer, songwriter and radio broadcaster
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*[[Mickey Linden]], Gaelic footballer, winner of [[All-Ireland Senior Football Championship]] in 1991 and 1994
*[[Tom O'Hare]] (b. 1942,) Gaelic footballer, winner of All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1968
*[[Thomas O'Hare]] (b. 1982,) son of Gaelic footballer, winner of All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1968


== Sport ==
== Sport ==
[[Mayobridge GAA|Mayobridge St. Patrick's]] is a [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club affiliated with the [[Down GAA|Down County Board]]. The minutes of the Central Council of the GAA record that, on 30 April 1888, an application for affiliation was received from St Patrick's, Mayobridge. The acceptance of the application makes it the oldest registered GAA club in the county.{{fact|date=April 2021}} Mayobridge won their tenth Down Senior Football Championship in 2008.{{fact|date=April 2021}} The club's minor team won the Down Minor Football Championship in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.newrydemocrat.com/gaa/2023/09/07/gallery/sky-blues-bridge-15-year-title-wait-in-thriller-46279/ | website = newrydemocrat.com | title = Sky Blues Bridge 15-year title wait in thriller | date = 7 September 2023 | accessdate = 14 August 2024 }}</ref>
[[Mayobridge GAA|Mayobridge St. Patrick's]] is the oldest [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club in County Down.


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==Notable people ==
Mayobridge won their tenth Down Senior Football Championship (and their fifth consecutive championship) in 2008 - adding to the success of the club, Mayobridge's reserve (seconds) team also won the Down Premier Reserve Football Championship and their minor team won the Down Minor Football Championship in 2008.
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*[[Kieran Goss]] (b. 1962) contemporary singer, songwriter

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*[[Tommy Sands (Irish folk singer)|Tommy Sands]] (b. 1945) folk singer, songwriter and radio broadcaster
===Former and current county footballers from Mayobridge and All-Ireland Scór Na nÓg Champions===
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*[[Mickey Linden]], Gaelic footballer, winner of [[All-Ireland Senior Football Championship]] in 1991 and 1994
* [[Tom O'Hare]] - Former
Achievements: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1968)
*[[Tom O'Hare]] (b. 1942) Gaelic footballer, winner of All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1968
*[[Charlie Smyth]] (b. 2001) Gaelic footballer and NFL kicker
* [[Mickey Linden]] - Former
Achievements: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (1991 & 1994) and All Stars Award (1994)
* [[Brendan Coulter]] - Current
Achievements: All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (1999) and All Stars Award (2010)
* Ronan Sexton - Current
Achievements: All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (1999)
* Conor Garvey - Current
Achievements: All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (2005) and Ulster Under-21 Football Championship (2008)
* Niall Murphy -Current
Achievements: Ulster Colleges All Star 2016, Now playing in Australia professionally with Collingwood.
* Cathal Magee - Current
Achievements: All-Ireland Minor Football Championship (2005,) Dr. McKenna Cup (2008) and Ulster Under-21 Football Championship (2008)
* Caolan "Gall" Gallagher- Current
Shortest ever Championship Final appearance (2mins 47secs) (2011)
* Ryan Brady - Current
* Keith Quinn - Current
'''All-Ireland Scór Na nÓg Champions'''
* Jane Rooney 1999,2001, 2005
* Paddy Tumilty 1996, 1997, 2000
* Niall Murphy 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
* Gavin Gribben 2016
* Donna Magee 2003
* Declan Magee 2003
* James Gorman 2003
* Claire Rooney 2007


== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Villages in County Down]]
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Mayobridge
  • Irish: Droichead Mhaigh Eo
Village centre
Mayobridge is located in County Down
Mayobridge
Location within County Down
Population1,069 (2011 Census)
District
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWRY
Postcode districtBT34
Dialling code028
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54°10′52″N 6°13′44″W / 54.1810°N 6.2289°W / 54.1810; -6.2289

Mayobridge (from Irish Droichead Mhaigh Eo 'bridge on the plain of yews') is a village within County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the small river Clanrye, which divides the townlands of Mayo and Bavan, 4.4 miles (7.1 km) east of Newry. It had a population of 1,069 as at 2011.[1] Administratively, it is within the Newry and Mourne District Council area, and falls within the parish of Clonallan, and historically within the barony of Iveagh Upper, Upper Half.

Demography

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Mayobridge is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). It had a usually resident population of 1,069 according to the 2011 census.[1]

Facilities

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St Patrick's Church

On 15 August 1859, Dr. Leahy, the co-adjutor bishop of the diocese, blessed the foundation stone of a new Catholic church to replace the existing, more primitive Mass House put up in 1806 (parts of which are still visible in the disused Parochial Hall); and a curate was appointed to live in Mayobridge. The new church, dedicated to St. Patrick, was erected on the site of a former Mass Rock. A fine Gothic-style building, reputed to be the largest ‘country' church in the diocese, it could hold up to 600 worshippers in comfort, and commanded a fine view of the surrounding countryside right into County Armagh. It was completed on 12 October 1862, with a dedicatory sermon by the Bishop of Kerry, Dr. David Moriarty.

A police barracks was moved in 1854 from the Mayo side of the village to the Bavan side, and returned in 1865.[2]

St Patrick's Primary School

The local primary school, St. Patrick's Primary School, is located on Chapel Hill.

Sport

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Mayobridge St. Patrick's is a Gaelic Athletic Association club affiliated with the Down County Board. The minutes of the Central Council of the GAA record that, on 30 April 1888, an application for affiliation was received from St Patrick's, Mayobridge. The acceptance of the application makes it the oldest registered GAA club in the county.[citation needed] Mayobridge won their tenth Down Senior Football Championship in 2008.[citation needed] The club's minor team won the Down Minor Football Championship in 2023.[3]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mayobridge.
  1. ^ a b "Census 2011 Population Statistics for Mayobridge Settlement". Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  2. ^ Royal Irish Constabulary List
  3. ^ "Sky Blues Bridge 15-year title wait in thriller". newrydemocrat.com. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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