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The Brian Conlon Foundation was founded in April 2022 by Brian’s family to celebrate his life, promote his passions and continue his legacy.

27/07/2026

An incredible milestone for the Brian Conlon Foundation.

Tomorrow, 28 July, marks seven years since we lost Brian, making today’s milestone all the more meaningful.

The Brian Conlon Foundation has now donated over £1 million to Queen’s University Belfast, supporting life-changing research into Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer, alongside the Brian Conlon GAA Scholarship.

While Brian is deeply missed every day, his legacy continues to improve lives across Northern Ireland and beyond, ensuring his vision inspires hope, opportunity and life-changing research for generations to come.

Read the full story here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/BCF1milliondonationQUB

13/06/2026

Congratulations to Isaac Robinson and Katie Dowds, this year’s recipients of the Brian Conlon Scholarship.

A former Head Boy of Rathmore Grammar School, Isaac is a talented Gaelic footballer who represents St Brigid’s GAC Belfast, having progressed through the club’s underage ranks. His dedication, discipline and commitment to the sport earned him a place on the Antrim U20 panel.

Katie is an inter-county footballer with Donegal Ladies and is widely regarded as one of the county’s most promising young talents. A club player with Sean MacCumhaills, she has progressed through the ranks from minor level to senior inter-county football.

Both Isaac and Katie are exceptional athletes who consistently perform at the highest level while successfully balancing the demands of their academic studies. Their dedication, work ethic and pursuit of excellence embody the values that have become synonymous with the Brian Conlon Scholarship.

We congratulate them on this well deserved achievement and wish them every success in the future.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Crooked Lake Triathlon relay winners, pictured receiving their awards, with the overall winning relay team proudly taking home the Brian Conlon Perpetual Trophy 🏆.

Pictured are Brian’s wife, Julie, along with their children, Fionn and Danú, who had the honour of presenting the awards.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s event. Once again, it was a fantastic success, brilliantly organised and managed by the Crooked Lake Triathlon team.

05/06/2026

The Brian Conlon Foundation is proud to once again partner with the Crooked Lake Triathlon, taking place today, Saturday 6th June 2026.

A team of Brian’s friends and colleagues will be taking part in the relay event in his memory, a heartfelt tribute to a man who inspired so many and who would have fully embraced the spirit of the day.

We would like to wish the very best of luck to the organisers, volunteers and all those taking part. Here’s hoping for good weather, great performances and a fantastic day filled with friendship, achievement and lasting memories.

The Foundation is honoured to present the Brian Conlon Perpetual Team Cup, celebrating teamwork, determination and the community spirit that Brian embodied so well.

02/04/2026

Announcing the 2026 Brian Conlon Foundation Community Giving Recipients 🎉

In partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, we’re proud to announce this year’s 14 Newry-based organisations receiving support through our 2026 community giving programme.

This year, over £38,000 in funding has been awarded to a wide range of local initiatives — supporting sport, wellbeing, youth development, arts, and community inclusion across the area.

Brian was incredibly proud of his hometown, and it’s a privilege to continue his legacy by supporting these outstanding groups making a real difference on the ground:

🔴 Desy Jennings Football Festival – £1,500
⚫️ St John’s Bosco ABC – £1,500
🔴 Thomas Davis GAC – £1,996
⚫️ Newry Triathlon Club – £2,000
🔴 Home-Start Newry & Mourne – £2,160
⚫️ Breast Mates – £2,700
🔴 Carnagat Area Community Association – £2,800
⚫️ The Road Ahead (NI) – £2,940
🔴 Newpoint Players – £3,400
⚫️ Newry City AFC Special Olympic Club – £3,500
🔴 Newry Rowing Club – £3,500
⚫️ Crisis Café – £3,500
🔴 Sticky Fingers Arts – £3,500
⚫️ Craigmore ABC – £3,500

Each organisation will receive a grant to help deliver impactful projects over the coming year. A huge congratulations to all involved. We are excited to see the positive difference these initiatives will make across the Newry community.

06/02/2026

⏰ One week remaining to apply

The Brian Conlon Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, is currently inviting applications from organisations based within the Newry City area. Applications will close next week.

Established in Brian’s memory, the Brian Conlon Foundation is an independent charitable trust dedicated to continuing his legacy by supporting causes that were close to his heart and reflected his lifelong passions.

Grant funding will be available for projects located within Newry City (boundary map available on the application portal).

Priority will be given to initiatives that focus on:
🔴 Advancing education
⚫️ Promoting amateur sport
🔴 Creating opportunities for young people in the local area
⚫️ Supporting communities in disadvantaged areas

📣 Applications are open now via the Community Foundation website.
🕐 Closing date: 1pm, Thursday 12th February 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-brian-conlon-foundation/

The Brian Conlon Foundation | Supporting Communities | Newry City

21/01/2026

Congratulations to Mia Brown, a former pupil of Our Lady’s Grammar School, on being awarded the Brian Conlon Medal. The presentation was made by Kathy Kearns on behalf of The Brian Conlon Foundation. We wish Mia every success as she moves forward into the next chapter of her journey.

15/01/2026

For the fifth consecutive year, the Brian Conlon Foundation, in conjunction with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, is pleased to fund initiatives within Newry City.

The fund will focus on the following priorities:
🔴 Advancing education
⚫️ Promoting amateur sport
🔴 Creating opportunities for local young people
⚫️ Providing support to communities in disadvantaged areas

The Brian Conlon Foundation is committed to perpetuating Brian’s legacy by supporting causes that were of deep personal importance to him and about which he was truly passionate.

Grants will be awarded to projects based within Newry City, with a boundary map available on the application portal.

📣 Applications are now open via the Community Foundation website.

🕐 Closing date: 1pm, Thursday 12th February 2026
🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-brian-conlon-foundation/

12/01/2026

Congratulations to Ellie Burke, former pupil of Sacred Heart Grammar School, Newry, who was presented with the Brian Conlon Medal at the school’s recent prize-giving ceremony. We wish Ellie every success and happiness in her future endeavours.

03/01/2026

Congratulations to Rory Goss, a former pupil of Abbey Grammar School, who was presented with the Brian Conlon Medal at the school’s recent prize-giving ceremony. We wish this inspirational young man every success in his future endeavours. ❤️🖤

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