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Bill Fallon – Part 4

Bill Fallon – Part 4

At the start of the 1936/37 season, Bill Fallon played superbly for Notts County. In their first game of the season against Exeter City, his determination and hard shooting from the left wing helped County to a 3-1 win. Soon after that, he scored the winning goal in the 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace.

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Katie Taylor to Make History… Again

Katie Taylor to Make History… Again

Mark your calendars, fight fans! July 20th sees our country’s greatest sportsperson, Katie Taylor, look to add another remarkable chapter to her incredible boxing career as she defends her undisputed Super-Lightweight title against a familiar foe, seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano.

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What an exceptional year for Railway Union Hockey Club

What an exceptional year for Railway Union Hockey Club

The domestic hockey season finished on May 12th with local club Railway Union capturing their fourth Women’s National title of the season as their 2nd XI won the prestigious Irish Junior Cup. This added to the victories by the club’s 1st team over the prior two weekends where they captured the world’s oldest club hockey

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Bill Fallon – Part 3

Bill Fallon – Part 3

In January 1936 Bill Fallon was playing for Notts County FC, and all through that month he played probably the best football of his career so far. Then came February and he hit a run of form like never before. It started on February 8th 1936, when he scored in Notts County’s game at Reading. His goal in that game came

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New Partnership with the Leisure Experts boosts Swimming Lesson provision at SPORTSCO Swim Academy

New Partnership with the Leisure Experts boosts Swimming Lesson provision at SPORTSCO Swim Academy

Since February 19th SPORTSCO Swim Academy has transitioned its management and operations of the Swimming Lesson programme to The Leisure Experts (TLE), a leading provider of leisure management solutions across Ireland, UK and Europe. This transition represents a significant milestone

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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

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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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