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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.
Skerries still hopeful after battling point
What a difference a week makes! Last time out against Rainey, Skerries had 22 points on the board in as many minutes, but against an impressive Greystones side on Saturday they were 33-5 in arrears with just 42 minutes on the clock.
Defeat is 'Tarf for improving Dublin North as they lose quality contest
Paul Byrne Dublin North dominated the second half but fell just short as Clontarf edged them out in a quality contest at Mount Sackville in Chapelizod last Saturday.
Play-off fate in Malahide's hands
Paul Byrne Malahide's relentless march towards a top-four finish shows no sign of stopping after they picked up their 10th win from 12 games on Saturday afternoon to climb up to fourth spot in the AIL Division 2C table.
Milverton races are back on track later this month for the new season
Jack Corry - Corry Corner The Milverton Off Road Club will hold their first open grass track of the 2019 season on Sunday March 24th, and as usual the normal classes will be catered for.
Shocked Old Boys don't reign on Skerries' parade
It was a pretty good day for Skerries RFC on Saturday.
Corker of a win keeps Mals in promotion mix
Paul Byrne Malahide completed the double over Midleton in the All-Ireland League Division 2C with a hard-fought win at a wet and windy Estuary Road last Saturday afternoon.
O'Brien's podium at iconic Aussie venue
Former Skerries resident Callum O'Brien got his 2019 racing season off to a mixed start last week in the iconic Australian course of Phillip Island. Callum was having his first race with the new Kawasaki, and his races were part of the World Superbike meeting.
Club call
Athletics: Lusk. It was the second year of the Lusk 4-Mile Road Race and after the drama of last year's 'Beast from the East', this year at least the snow waited until just after the race had finished! The race was a sell-out, with more than 800 entries including large numbers from many clubs in Dublin and surrounding counties. But the weather wasn't kind as heavy rain and blustery conditions...
Where there's a will there's a way for Ballyboughal's Niamh
Ballyboughal girl Niamh Fay had a bittersweet Sunday afternoon after she lost her Ringa Ladies Boxing Cup decider in the Latvia capital but still came away with a trophy.
Skerries make their point in scoring feast
Despite bagging an impressive tally of 38 points, Skerries had to settle for a losing bonus point in Galway on Saturday which keeps them on the fringes of a four-way relegation battle in the AIL Division 2B.
Club call
Athletics: Lusk - We are now only days away from Sunday's Lusk 4-Mile Road Race and it's full steam ahead with the preparations. Thank you to the many, many volunteers and marshals who are on board. We can only do it with your help.
Thunder enjoy storming end to their league campaign
Paul Byrne Swords Thunder finished their season in style with a well-deserved victory over Limerick Celtics at ALSAA on Saturday evening.
'Briggan in crunch bid for promotion
Paul Byrne Balbriggan are primed for a huge battle with rivals Arklow next Sunday (kick-off 3pm) in what is likely to be a battle for the second-place promotion play-off spot.
Farrell up for new challenge
Jack Corry - Corry Corner Following his success in the Manx Grand Prix last year, Skerries rider Andy Farrell has another challenge ahead of him over the famous TT mountain course, when he will partner Ben Rea on the Steadplan Primus Racing Kawasaki ZXRR 750, and he will also ride the bike in the Pre -TT Classic meeting over the Southern 100 course in...
Top four in Ashbourne's reach
Reigning All-Ireland Junior champions Ashbourne are on course to qualify for the 2019/20 competition after moving into the Leinster League's top four with this narrow away victory over Wicklow.
Balbriggan title destiny goes down to final day
The Division 2B season will go right down to the wire thanks to Balbriggan's bonus-point win over Garda and Edenderry's failure to earn a bonus against Birr.
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