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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.
Brilliant Balbriggan prove too hot for Athy
Balbriggan secured a hard fought but well deserved bonus point win at home against old foes Athy on Sunday in the Leinster League.
Boxing clever in Swords at fight night
Clubs from all over Leinster descended on Swords BC last weekend for a top class fight night.
Riders are up to the gruelling challenge
Corry Corner - Jack Corry The Moto X scene finished off recently when the North Dublin Club ran the traditional season finale, the 100 miler team motocross event at Gormanstown.
AIL moves into critical phase
Paul Byrne Both Malahide and Skerries face pivotal games this weekend which could have a huge bearing on their respective campaigns in the All-Ireland League.
Florida import is key as Mays unlocks Moycullen
Paul Byrne Griffith College bounced back impressively from the previous weekend's defeat to DCU Saints as they swept past Moycullen to climb up to third spot in the Men's Super League last Saturday.
Boost for McAleer ahead of Fins show
Swords BC youngster Jack McAleer captured a Louth Open Championship title last Saturday afternoon after defeating Patrick O Heerin of Rochfordbridge in the decider at the Holy Family club in Drogheda.
Luckless North lose again as Skerries meet match
IT was a disappointing Saturday all round for the top local ladies teams in the Leinster League as both Dublin North and Skerries lost their latest matches.
Milestone win for Balbriggan ladies
Balbriggan's women's team hosted Gorey on Thursday night in a Leinster League Division 2 fixture and earned victory over their Wexford counterparts for the first time ever.
Ashbourne licked by Cats
All-Ireland Junior Cup semi-finalists and defending Leinster League champions Ashbourne face a battle to hold onto their top-flight provincial status after they lost to bottom club Kilkenny last Saturday.
Dublin league decider for Swords boy
Swords BC's Jack McAleer can look forward to competing in a Dublin League final after overcoming last year's Irish champion Atmandus Kreqzde of Avona Boxing Club in the semis.
Rivervalley club making their mark across Europe
PJ Murray An incredible year for Rivervalley Taekwon-Do Club has further cemented their reputation as not just the best in Ireland, but also Europe as they claimed the title of top club at the recent Irish Taekwon-Do Association Irish Cup held in UL.
Only a draw for Portrane after a five-star display
PJ Murray A high-scoring draw against one of the top sides in the league would normally be cause for celebration, but Portrane left Rathgar with regrets on Saturday after blowing a two-goal lead in the final 12 minutes.
Club call
Athletics: Lusk. On Saturday, a dozen Lusk AC members were in race action in north Dublin. First up was the Clontarf Half-Marathon and 5-mile race. Michelle McGee took on the longer distance along a breezy seafront, while a further seven from Lusk were led home by Richard Foy in the shorter race. Just a few miles away in Santry another four hardy souls were lacing up their spikes and trail...
Lightning-quick Elijah leads Thunder charge
Paul Byrne Griffith College Swords Thunder have really found their groove in recent weeks and thanks to another monster haul from Elijah Mays they recorded their fourth victory in five matches over the Demons.
Club call
It was Lusk AC on tour on Saturday as a large contingent headed to the Darndale Parkrun to give their numbers a boost, and over half of the field were from Lusk. Colm De Bhal was second over the line and Emma Dennis continued her winning streak, being first lady home.
Narrow defeat is a kick in the teeth
Skerries' difficult start to their AIL campaign continued as a missed penalty in the final seconds denied them their first victory of the season against Galway Corinthians at Holmpatrick.
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