Archive for June 2024

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 as we passed by local schools

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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 prayed for a safe and enjoyable sailing for the months

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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. With this year’s theme being the 80s due to the centre

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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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June / July 2024

June / July 2024
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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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