The Ayrshire side survived a spirited display by Falkirk at Rugby Park, with the visitors' RyanFlynn missing an excellent chance to win the match in injury time.
The long-term aim of Welsh football's top brass is for Flynn to work alongside Ryan Giggs, Welsh football's most famous export, in a perfect synergy of footballing style and substance.
Newry boss Gerry Flynn included summer signings Conor Downey, Francis Murphy and John Convery while recent arrivals Ryan McCluskey and Jonny Topley were on the Dungannon bench.