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Oars for Angels Charity Event

Oars for Angels Charity Event

St Patrick’s Rowing Club would like to thank all of the crews and clubs that took part in their Oars for Angels charity Row on April 27th. Special thanks to Beacon Hair Restoration for their massive contribution to the event. Also to Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club

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James Plunkett Honoured in Rathmines

James Plunkett Honoured in Rathmines

Many people will look fondly at the works of James Plunkett (born James Kelly) and especially his 1969 classic novel Strumpet City, a story set during the lock-out (between 1913 -14). It is on par with James Joyce’s Dubliners or Brendan Behan’s play The Quare Fellow

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Peeling Back the Pages – 2000

Peeling Back the Pages – 2000

Compiled by Louise Whelan

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We Salute a Great Servant of the Sea

We Salute a Great Servant of the Sea

On the 12th January 2024, the historic and lovable ferry, the Naomh Éanna was dismantled and scrapped at the Grand Canal Docks where she had resided for the past 35 years and her artefacts donated for historic interest with Galway Port Company getting the bow

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Sandymount Fun Cycle

Sandymount Fun Cycle

On Sunday May 19th, 150 cyclists of all ages and abilities joined in the Sandymount Fun Cycle from Lansdowne Tennis Club to Sandymount Green. The 3km Cycle was organised by Sandymount Cycle Bus as part of Bike Week. For the second year running we had glorious sunshine

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Ceremony of Dignity for all Mariners

Ceremony of Dignity for all Mariners

The annual blessing of the boats took place on Sunday May 12th in the bustling, popular Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club. Fr Ivan was accompanied by Canon Leonard Ruddock, Church of Ireland Rector for Irishtown and Donnybrook, who along with Deacon Matthew McCauley

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Lookback on the May Day Parade

Lookback on the May Day Parade

Community spirit was well and truly alive and kicking at the annual 16th May Day parade in Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre with the best live performances, pure entertainment and all the amusement, fun and craic for young and old.

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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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June / July 2024

June / July 2024

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