4th Newtownabbey F.C.
| Full name | 4th Newtownabbey Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | The 4th, Old Boys |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Ground | Nortel Factory Ground |
| Manager | Stevie Houston |
| League | Northern Amateur Football League |
4th Newtownabbey Football Club, referred to as 4th Newtownabbey, or simply The 4th, is a Northern Irish, intermediate football club playing in Division 2B of the Northern Amateur Football League.[1][2][3] The 4th Newtownabbey Reserves play in the NAFL Reserves League.[4] The club is based in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.[5][6] 4th Newtownabbey was established in 1988. They are a part of the County Antrim Football Association.[7] The club plays in the Irish Cup.[8][9]
4th Newtownabbey play at the Nortel Factory Ground at Monkstown Gardens.[10] They previously played at Three Mile Water Playing Fields. Their home colours are red and black.
In 2022, 4th Newtownabbey participated in the Irish Football Association's amateur games festival.[11]
4th Newtownabbey Boy's Brigade and academy
The club also have Boy's Brigade and junior sides under the 4th Newtownabbey Academy.[12][13] The 4th Newtownabbey Boy's Brigade is affiliated with Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church, also located in Newtownabbey.[14] The club retained the "4th Newtownabbey" designation to honor its origins and connection to the BB Company and Ballyhenry Church.
The 4th Newtownabbey BB have existed since 1906. They are a community dedicated to advancing Christ's Kingdom among boys and promoting the habits of obedience, reverence, discipline, and self-respect.[15] The Boy's Brigade offers a structured programme for boys across different age groups:
- Anchor Boys: (Ages 5–8)
- Junior Section: (Ages 8–11)
- Company Section: (Ages 11–15)
- Senior Section: (Ages 15–18)
Honours
Northern Amateur Football League
- NAFL Division 2C
- 2007/8
- NAFL Division 3B Title
- 2013/14
- NAFL Division 3C Title
- 2011/12
Boy's Brigade
- Masterteam title
- 2018/19
- Company Football National Champions
- 2022/23
External links
References
- ^ "Northern Amateur Football League :: 4th Newtownabbey F.C." www.thenafl.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Resounding victory for Bangor Swifts helps keep their season alive". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2016-03-13. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ O'Toole, Kevin (2018-01-28). "Carryduff Colts Firsts beat Newtownabbey | Carryduff Colts". Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Football: Gardiner treble as hospital lads romp to 8-0 win". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2007-10-17. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "10 teams to hail from Newtownabbey in the NIFL and NAFL domestic setups". NorthernIrelandWorld. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Joe delighted with effort ahead of big derby clash". Impartial Reporter. 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "County Antrim & District Football Association". www.countyantrimfa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Sadler's Peaky Blinder Irish Cup is set to kick off next month". IFA. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Irish Cup 2011-12". IFA. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Northern Amateur Football League :: Nortel Factory Ground". www.thenafl.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Ards and Greenisland take the spoils at amateur games festival". IFA. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Norman, Chris (2019-04-24). "4th Newtownabbey Crowned Champions in Masterteam 2018/19". The Boys' Brigade. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Northern Ireland Archives". The Boys' Brigade. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Boys Brigade". First Ards Presbyterian Church. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ "Boys' Club | Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church". www.ballyhenry.org. Retrieved 2025-11-14.