Dunnaman F.C.
Football club
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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]
| Full name | Dunnaman Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The men in red |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Ground | Mourne Esplanade |
| League | Mid-Ulster Football League |
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
- Division 2
- 2025/26
- Division 3
- 2023/24
- Foster Cup
- 2025/26
- Reserve 3
- 2023/24