Sport

Oars for Angels

Oars for Angels

St Patrick’s Rowing Club and their rowing friends up and down the East Coast are endeavouring to complete a sponsored relay row starting from Wicklow Rowing Club to their club in Ringsend on Saturday 27th April from 8am. This fundraising event, called Oars for Angels, will be raising some much needed funds for two wonderful charities that are so close to the heart of the community,

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Old Wesley continue winning streak

Old Wesley continue winning streak

Old Wesley has visited Naas on many previous occasions and has always faced a tough test. For 60 minutes on Saturday this was also the case, with no more than one score between the teams and the score level on three occasions. But with 20 minutes to go the game turned on its head

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A Sport for All Ages and Abilities on your Doorstep in Dublin 4

A Sport for All Ages and Abilities on your Doorstep in Dublin 4

Now that April has arrived, the members at Railway Union Bowling Club, on Park Avenue in Sandymount are eagerly anticipating another enjoyable season. Bowling has already commenced as the players practice their skills on the bowling green for the season ahead.

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Bill Fallon – Part 2

Bill Fallon – Part 2

In February 1934, Bill Fallon moved from Dolphin FC to Notts County. In his two seasons with Dolphin Bill had scored 26 goals, and that great scoring record got him his first notices in the newspapers of his new hometown. The Nottingham Evening Mail hailed him as “Fallon, County’s new sharpshooter”. That was some headline

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Leinster Indoor Hockey – Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

Leinster Indoor Hockey - Finals Day 21st Jan 2024

Congratulations to Railway Women, and Three Rock Rovers Men who won Final – Gold Place respectively, and to Railway Men runners up Final. Best of luck to all in All-Ireland Nationals

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Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

Stella Maris: on the crest of a wave

Stella Maris Rowing Club are looking forward to another successful year following a bumper season in 2023. Founded in the 1930’s, Stella Maris Rowing Club is one of Dublin’s oldest and most respected rowing clubs. With a rich history, the Ringsend outfit continues to nurture young rowers, promote fitness and

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Wesley wins classic D4 Derby

Wesley wins classic D4 Derby

Old Wesley’s first home game of 2024 saw them visit Old Belvedere in Ollie Campbell Park. The game was scoreless for the first 15 minutes as both teams looked to feel each other out.

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Bill Fallon – Part 1

Bill Fallon – Part 1

Bill Fallon was born on January 14th 1912 in Larne, Co Antrim. When he was young he moved to Dublin, and that was where he started playing football. By the time he was nineteen he was one of the best players in Ireland. Bill made his name as a goalscorer in junior football.

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Lansdowne FC’s historic first match at Claremont Road

Lansdowne FC’s historic first match at Claremont Road

Sunday 22nd October was a very historic day in the club’s history being the very first rugby match to be held at the Claremont Road grounds now known as Lansdowne Sports Park. Lansdowne Football Club acquired the site earlier this year

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Mick O’Brien – Part 4 (final)

Mick O'Brien – Part 4 (final)

Mick O’Brien played for years in the lower leagues of English football before he made it to the Football League. He joined Third Division Queen’s Park Rangers, in May 1920. Within a year of that, he was playing international football for Ireland.

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