Sport

American Football comes to the Aviva

American Football comes to the Aviva

Excitement aplenty at the Aviva Stadium for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic which saw Georgia Tech win over Florida State (24-21). Over 27,000 US tourists came over to see this spectacular match and it didn’t disappoint with the entertainment and what a scene in Dublin.

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Dragons at the Docks

Dragons at the Docks

On August 29th last Dragons at the Docks happened once again at Dublin’s Capital Dock, Grand Canal. As before there was no shortage of celebration with people coming from all over Dublin to support the rowers. Eight different docking points were set up for the boats,

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Celebrating John Young

Celebrating John Young

A memorial plaque tribute for renowned local sportsman, John “Wembo” Young was officially unveiled back in August in Ringsend Park on the big astro pitch which will also be renamed, The John Young Astro. This touching, bittersweet occasion was to honour John,

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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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