Sport

Give it a TRY!

Give it a TRY!

Last Summer, Lansdowne FC completed the purchase of Claremont Road, with a key aspect of launching their women’s rugby program. Aimed at age 18 and over, the team’s progress has been growing since, with lots of training but no immediate competitive games as of yet as they are actively seeking to recruit more players

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Lansdowne Rugby Club makes marquee appointments to coaching ticket for next season

Lansdowne Rugby Club makes marquee appointments to coaching ticket for next season

Lansdowne Football Club has announced an exciting new coaching ticket for the 2024/25 rugby season, supporting the Lansdowne senior team to compete for the Energia All-Ireland League (AIL) First Division title and other competitions and fixtures throughout the year.

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The Dublin Horse Show is back – August 14th – 18th

The Dublin Horse Show is back – August 14th - 18th

Yes, it’s that time of year again when the famous Dublin Horse Show returns to the RDS. The event which sees over 1,600 horses and ponies descend on Dublin 4 for over 160 competitions and classes across the RDS showgrounds takes place from 14th – 18th August.

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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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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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