WATCH: 200 jobs to be created at Newry sports technology company

By Michael McHugh, Press Association and Q Radio News

More than 200 jobs are being created at Newry-based sport technology firm STATsports.

It provides wearable player tracking devices and analysis software, with offices also in Ireland, London, Chicago and Florida.

The firm is planning to create 237 new jobs over the next three years as part of aggressive growth plans to build on its global success.

It is also making a multimillion-pound investment in R&D and staff training supported by Invest Northern Ireland.

Alan Clarke, chief executive officer and co-founder of STATSports, said: "This is a hugely exciting time for us at STATSports as we embark on the next stage of our journey."

More than 200 new jobs are to be created in Newry over the next 3 years by a global sports company headquartered in the city. @statsports are world leaders in wearable tracker technology for players. CEO and co-founder Alan Clarke says it’s a massive boost for the brand. pic.twitter.com/pQRVlijPF5

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He said the research and development assistance would help evolve cutting-edge technology.

Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley said: "STATSports is an award winning tech business which has a fast-growing reach across the world and an outstanding reputation as a leading pioneer of cutting-edge sport technology."

She added: "This is brilliant news for Newry and Northern Ireland as a whole. Once again, local businesses are making a huge impact on a global scale, with exceptional talent and world-class innovation."

.@STATSports in Newry which provides kit for some of the biggest teams and players in world is creating more than 200 new jobs as part of a multi-million pound investment. pic.twitter.com/5GvlYvXZ8Q

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