Dunnaman F.C.

Dunnaman
Full nameDunnaman Football Club
NicknameThe men in red
Founded2014
GroundMourne Esplanade
LeagueMid-Ulster Football League

Dunnaman Football Club, also known simply as Dunnaman, is an intermediate-level football club playing in Division 1 of the Mid-Ulster Football League in Northern Ireland.[1][2] The club is based in Kilkeel, County Down, and operates a senior team alongside a reserve team, Dunnaman Reserves, which compete in the reserve divisions. Dunnaman was established in 2014.[3]

Dunnaman F.C. is a member of the Mid-Ulster Football Association, and the club's squads compete across regional knockout competitions, including the Mid-Ulster League Cup and Marshall Cup.[4] They also play in the Irish Cup and IFA Junior Cup.[5] They won the double in the 2025/26 season.

History

Dunnaman started out playing in the Carnbane Football League.[6]

After successful seasons in the Carbane League, Dunnaman joined the Mid-Ulster Football League.

In the 2023/24 season, Dunnaman, won Division 3, and made it to the John Magee Cup final at Madden Park, Tandragee.[7] They lost 3-1 to Damolly.[8][9] To top off a good season, Dunnaman Reserves won the Reserve 3 Division.[10][11]

In April 2026, Dunnaman reached the Foster Cup final. They met rivals Donaghmore, and the final went to a penalty shoot-out when it finished 1-1 at fulltime. They won on penalties 8-7.

In May 2026, Dunnaman beat Glenavy with a late winner to win Division 2 of the Mid-Ulster League. They gained promotion to Division 1 for the first time in their history. This marked the team's most successful season, marking a cup double.[12]

Club identity

Dunnaman play in red and black. They play their home games at Mourne Esplanade in Kilkeel.[13]

Dunnaman host youth development sides supporting local grassroots football for various age groups.[14][15]

The Dunnaman crest depicts a heraldic red lion rampant.

The club host family days, bringing the local people together.[16]

Honours

Mid-Ulster Football League

  • Division 2
    • 2025/26
  • Division 3
    • 2023/24
  • Foster Cup
    • 2025/26
  • Reserve 3
    • 2023/24

References

  1. ↑ "The unbeaten Mid-Ulster team that picked up a 16-1 victory and the striker who scored eight". Belfast News Letter. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  2. ↑ "AIMS Portal". aims.niassembly.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  3. ↑ Observer, Mourne (2025-08-13). "Dunnaman ready to manage challenges". Mourne Observer. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  4. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football Association". midulsterfa.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  5. ↑ "Sheet 1". IrishFA. Feb 2023.
  6. ↑ "Dunnaman FC FM21 Guide - Football Manager 2021 Team Guides". SORT IT OUT SI. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  7. ↑ "DUNNAMAN PRESENTED LEAGUE CUP". Mourne Observer. 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  8. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Leagues - Division 3". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  9. ↑ "Damolly claim the John Magee Cup beating league winners Dunnaman in Tandragee". Newry Reporter. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  10. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Leagues - Reserve 3". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  11. ↑ "DUNNAMAN HAILED AS WORTHY WINNERS". Mourne Observer. 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  12. ↑ Observer, Mourne (2026-05-27). "Weekend to remember for Dunnaman". Mourne Observer. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  13. ↑ "Mid Ulster Football League - Teams - Dunnaman". www.midulsterfootballleague.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  14. ↑ Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Financial Assistance 2020/2021 Call 2 (PDF) (Report). 2021.
  15. ↑ "PICTURES: A festival of football fun at the annual Desy Jennings tournament". Newry Reporter. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  16. ↑ The National Community Fund Announcement (Report). March 2020.
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