New Mens Team Kit for 2025-26
New 2025-26 Playing Kit for Men's teams launched
Hugh Williamson, Managing Director of Advance Fasteners Ltd, presents the new home and away playing kit to the club Men's Captain Ryan Simms and the Club Chairman, Andrew Baird.
It was the men’s turn on Saturday 15 November 2025 as the club launched their new playing kit for the men’s section with long-term sponsor Advance Fasteners Ltd, at the club grounds on the Belfast Road.
Based on the Old Coach Road in Hillsborough, Advance Fasteners Ltd is a supplier of high-quality nuts and bolts to CE specification. Established in 1981, the company has over 44 years of experience in the industry.
Excellent customer service is what customers want and Advance Fasteners work with the highest level of commitment to provide it. This is reflected in the huge number of trade and private individuals who are served every day.
Company products include - fasteners, hand tools, power tools, a vast range of consumables, fastening supplies, work wear and more.
Hugh Williamson, Managing Director of Advance Fasteners Ltd, was present to handover the new playing kit to the 1st XI Captain Ryan Simms and Club Chairman Andrew Baird.
At the handover Hugh said… "Advance Fasteners is delighted to continue our sponsorship of Newry Olympic Men’s teams for the new season.”
“My brothers and I have a long association with the hockey club and in hockey in general from our own playing days at Newry High School.”
“It's great to still be involved with the club and be able to contribute to the ongoing development of hockey in the area.”
“We wish all the teams every success for 2025-26"
Newry Olympic Men's 1st XI in their new kit for the season
The new home and away playing kit, supplied by Newry company Playr-Fit, was a winner with both the men’s teams, as it had been the week before with the ladies squad.
Club Trustee, Willie McCague thanked Hugh and Advance Fasteners for their ongoing support.
Willie said… “All the players in the Men’s section really appreciate the continued support from Advance Fasteners. It’s important to have all the teams well-turned out on the pitch.”
“The sponsorship from Advance Fasteners ensures that Newry Olympic are the best kitted out club at all levels in Ulster Hockey.”
Hugh Williamson hands over the new kit to Mens Captain Ryan Simms and Club Trustee Willie McCague.
MENS HOCKEY RESULTS
Ulster Hockey Intermediate League - Sat 15 November 2025
Newry Olympic 3 - NI Civil Service 4
Goal Scorers: Ryan Simms, Jeremy Greer, Josh Porter
The Men’s 1s tried out their new playing gear in a tough game at home against NI Civil Service.
In an exciting match the home side lost out by one goal in seven, as Civil Service took all the points with a 3-4 win.
It was a tough result for Newry, after taking the lead with just six minutes to go. The home side couldn’t hold on as Service scored the winner with the last hit of the match.




















