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The Fall and Rise of Shelbourne Football Club

The Fall and Rise of Shelbourne Football Club

Since being formed in 1895, Shelbourne F.C. have been one of the most successful teams in Irish football history with thirteen leagues and 10 FAI cups. Despite this the club has had its very existence threatened on multiple occasions, none more so than in 2006 when the club

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Railway Union News

Railway Union News

Finals Day at Railway Union Bowling Club on August 31st. The Ladies Final saw Gaye Naughton (left) defeat Tanya Kelch in a highly entertaining contest. The Club are already looking forward to the 2025 season at Park Avenue and will extend a warm welcome to all new members.

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Bill Fallon – Part 5

Bill Fallon – Part 5

Towards the end of the 1937/38 season Bill Fallon moved from Notts County to Sheffield Wednesday. When he arrived at Wednesday they were mired at the bottom of Division Two, deep in relegation trouble with only ten games of the season to go. Ten games to save

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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