Sport
Rathdrum happy with the win in Portlaoise
RATHDRUM'S Womens Rugby team were in action again on Sunday in Round 3 of their All-Ireland League campaign when they travelled to Portlaoise on a day too good to play rugby.
Dunne does it for Ireland
Ireland beat France to claim victory in the Golf Sixes thanks to Gavin Moynihan and Greystones' Paul Dunne.
Daina delivers again
Enniskerry Boxing Club's golden girl Daina Moorehouse has won her second European title inside nine months.
Phenomenal Katie eyeing up next prize
Daniel Gorman Katie Taylor won't be taking time to bask in the glory of her historic victory in Brooklyn, as she is too busy eyeing up her next prize - and victim.
Bright future for Wicklow
After one of the best weeks in Wicklow RFC's proud history, club president Bert Nicholson tipped them for an even brighter future.
Magnificent seven!
Local Club Swiff Kick Martial Arts Academy (SKMAA) are incredibly proud of the seven members of their competition team that competed at the Kickboxing Ireland National Championships in Citywest over the 28/29 of April.
Gerard's make Pres Bray pay the penalty
Daniel Gorman If the 6-0 scoreline suggests that this was a match void of flowing attacking play then that suggestion is correct. If it suggests it was a tad short of excitement - correct again. But if it suggests that these teams saw this as nothing but a glorified friendly then guess again.
Taylor is ready to do her talking in the ring
Katie Taylor could be set for one of the most glittering weeks of her life as she faces a first ever defence of her world title and bids to become the toast of the nation.
McCormack determined to bounce back
Despite a disappointing 12th placed finish at the European Cross County Championships, Kilcoole's Fionualla McCormack has already vowed to improve on her next showing.
Promise of 'champagne' rugby at Houndogs game
St Stephen's Day will see the 43rd Houndogs charity rugby match in Rathdrum RFC with a 1.30 kick off.
Cracker Jack!
Daniel Gorman Jack Conan doesn't want to just take part, he wants to take over.
Wicklow fightback falls short
Wicklow First XV travelled to Drogheda to take on Boyne in a crucial Leinster League game on Saturday last.
Players serve up a treat for crowd
Ireland's best tennis players competed in the inaugural Shankill Indoor Tennis Tournament last weekend.
Joy for Wicklow girls
Wicklow U-14 girls travelled to Cill Dara RFC for their first game in the reorganised U-14 Leinster League where they met a combined Cill Dara Newbridge team.
A feather in her cap
Daniel Gorman To have 110 caps for your country in any sport is a phenomenal achievement. To have those 110 caps split across two sports is a mind-boggling achievement. To have done it all before your 20th birthday is a mind-blowing achievement.
Super Seán finishes with real flourish
Sean Allen capped his boxing career with a fine exhibition against Olympian Darren O'Neill from Paulstown in the Arklow Bay Hotel last Friday night.
Mixed bag of results for Bray
It was a mixed bag of results for Bray Hockey Club this weekend with all but the Mens 1sts and Ladies 3rds in action.
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