Archive for the Sport Category

REG RYAN – THE SCHEMER

Concluding the remarkable story of Reg Ryan Gavan Bergin On November 18th 1952, Reg Ryan was playing for Ireland against France at Dalymount Park in Dublin when the crash barriers at each end of the ground broke and the crowd […]

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What Will Katie Do Next?

BJ Quinn April 30th, 2022, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano was marketed as the ‘biggest women’s fight of all time’. On paper, the event broke all the records before the bell was rung: It was the first female fight ever […]

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DUBLIN SWIMMERS MAKE HISTORY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILY CARERS IRELAND

A group of five swimmers made history on Saturday July 9th past, as the first relay team to swim from Lambay to Bull Island, raising €20,000 for Family Carers Ireland. Crowds gathered at Bull Island to cheer the relay team […]

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State of the Art Clubhouse for CYFC and Crusaders

Louise Whelan On July 2nd past the official opening of St Patrick’s CYFC and the Crusaders Athletic Club’s new extension took place in Irishtown Stadium. This fantastic clubhouse and magnificent facilities will be of huge benefit to the whole of […]

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Young Irish Stars Secure Big Money Moves

David Prendeville It’s been an encouraging summer transfer window for some of Ireland’s promising young stars. 20-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has moved from Manchester City to Southampton, seeking more first team opportunities. While 21-year old centre-half, Nathan Collins, has become […]

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REG RYAN – THE SCHEMER – Part 3

Gavan Bergin Reg Ryan stayed with West Bromwich Albion for ten years. He played 272 matches, scored 31 goals, made many more goals, and won the Cup for West Brom. It was time to move on. In July 1955, he […]

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NewsFour meets Paul Lynch, Club Captain of Railway Union Bowling Club

Sandymount’s Railway Union Bowling Club hosts Successful OPEN DAY for the local community On the weekend of May 6th and 7th, Railway Union Bowling Club extended a warm welcome to the local community to come along and try out a […]

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Ireland Nations League Preview

David Prendeville With the league season now over, and the World Cup taking place in Winter this year, the summer is looking like a fairly barren period in which to get a soccer fix. We can, however, look forward to […]

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Reg Ryan The Schemer – Part 2

Gavan Bergin Reg continued to play at left-half for West Brom until he was moved to the inside-forward position midway through the 1949/50 season. That change worked well for West Brom, who had been in relegation trouble.They started scoring again […]

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CLANNA GAEL

Proud of our Girls in Blue Clanna Gael Fontenoy is proud of each and every one of our players – juveniles, adults, boys, girls, mens and ladies. However, we do need to recognise when our players achieve truly outstanding performances. […]

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