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Killalane launch gives club food for thought
THE Loughshinny Motor Cycle Supporters Club launched their 30th Anniversary Killalane Road Races at a night sponsored by the title sponsor for the event, Country Crest.
Niamh in awe of Irish heroes
Paul Byrne The success of Irish rowers Gary and Paul O'Donovan at the Rio Olympics in 2016 prompted a huge surge of interest in the sport as the brothers won a silver medal in the lightweight double skulls.
Malahide's home comforts
This season's fixtures in the All-Ireland League were announced last week and Division 2B side Skerries will be on the road to Dungannon for their first game on Saturday September 29th.
Dennis edged out in decider
With a mere five points separating the top seven, including joint first place Austin Dennis from Swords, fierce competition lay ahead as the riders set off on last week's final round of the Mark Mullen Summer League, promoted by Drogheda Wheelers.
Top-class racing at Milverton
Jack Corry - Corry Corner Milverton Off Road Club held the first round of the Stubble Championship in Stamullen on Sunday, and it was a mixed day of weather that produced some of the best racing ever seen in the club's short history.
McGee’s the main man at Faugheen 50
Corry Corner - Jack Corry The 2018 Faugheen 50, sponsored by Merry Garage and Hillside Motors, produced another cracking weekend's racing.
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Athletics - Lusk: This year's Dublin Race Series kicked off on Sunday morning at a new venue in Grange Castle, South Dublin. It was a nice course, with the start and finish in Grange Castle Business Park which as business parks go is actually quite pleasant on the eye.
County stun leaders with Inch to spare
Paul Byrne North County blew the Leinster Premier League title race wide open as they defeated leaders Merrion by nine runs in a gripping match at The Inch on Saturday afternoon.
'Mullingar Missile' arrives with a real bang
Jack Corry - Corry Corner The Principal Insurances Race of the South took place last weekend, organised by the Fore Motor Cycle Racing Club.
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Athletics, Lusk - Well done to Claudio Rivelli who claimed 43rd place overall at the Irish Runner 10-mile race in Phoenix Park on Saturday morning with a great time of 1:02:42.
Hills fall to a Joyce batting masterclass
Paul Byrne A hugely impressive batting performance from league leaders Merrion saw them beat The Hills by nine wickets on Saturday afternoon.
Razor-sharp Pirates end campaign on a high note
Paul Byrne North Dublin Pirates took the trip up the M1 to Belfast to take on the NI Razorbacks in a fixture that has become a fierce rivalry, based on the two teams forming at the same time.
Cameron up for the Cup
Cameron Bennett did himself and Swords Boxing Club proud when capturing a title at the prestigious Monkstown Box Cup.
Balbriggan professional's got promotion in his sights
Balbriggan's overseas signing for 2018 Timycen Maruma has enjoyed a fine start to his career with the Fingal side and has already proved to be a hit with the Balbriggan fateful.
Skerries home in on dream Waterford tie
Memories of 2003 came flooding back to supporters of Skerries Town as they were handed a plum tie against Waterford United in the first round of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup last week.
Wonderful weekend of racing
Jack Corry The 73rd Skerries 100 will see a major change from its traditional Friday/Saturday, to Saturday/Sunday, when the iconic road race will take place on Saturday and Sunday 7-8th July, over the 2.92 mile course, just outside the town of Skerries.
Powerhouse Nulty prevails in a sprint finish
As is the case most summer weeks, local cyclists had plenty of events to choose from over the last seven days, including both weekend days.
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Man killed in Co Westmeath road crash
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Campaigners warn of crimes linked to forced prostitution following incident in which man was stabbed 13 times
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Homelessness campaigners call for meeting with minister
- Plan to rent student housing during Pope visit to be investigated
- Gardai make arrest over cannabis found at Dublin house
