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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.
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Athletics Lusk - Congratulations to Fiona Reinhardt who became the latest member of Lusk AC to have completed a Marathon in 2018 when she took on the Wexford Marathon on Sunday. Fiona finished in a super PB time of 3hr 53min, running with husband and marathon veteran Gary.
Richardson stars but The Hills prevail
PJ Murray A man-of-the-match display from North County's Eddie Richardson wasn't enough to help his side as they slumped to a 71-run defeat against local rivals The Hills at a sun-drenched Inch on Saturday.
Dan was one of the sport's true nice guys
Jack Corry - Corry Corner It is a rare sight to have continuous good weather on the Isle of Man for the TT races, but this year it was looking really good right from the start of practice to at least the middle of race week.
Bronze for Fay in Europe
John Fay's relentless pursuit of success was rewarded at the European Schoolboy Championships in Bulgaria last week when the Swords clubman gained a much-coveted bronze medal for reaching the semi-finals.
Nofal inches County to convincing win
North County made it back-to-back wins in the Premier League with a convincing 70-run success over Leinster at the Inch on Saturday afternoon.
McCarthy's loving life in Alabama
Paul Byrne Swords golfer Julie McCarthy is back on home soil following her first semester at Auburn University in Alabama and has set her sights on earning a place on the Irish team for this summer's European Championships.
Sun-baked North West at its best
The first of the 'Big Three' Internationals of the season, the Vauxhall North West 200, proved that road racing over the 'Triangle Course' is still very much alive, after a blistering two days of racing in front of one of the largest crowds witnessed over the 8.97-mile course.
Disastrous run of ducks leaves North County down and out
North County's hopes of a sixth Irish Senior Cup were dashed in the first round following defeat at the hands of CIYMS in Belfast on Saturday afternoon.
Deadly Coffey has bowling down to a tee
Paul Byrne Rush got their National Cup campaign off to a perfect start as they comfortably saw off Cliftonville Academy by eight wickets in Kenure on Saturday afternoon.
Mals snatch a defeat from jaws of victory
Paul Byrne Following the highs of hosting Ireland's first-ever Test match against Pakistan, Malahide were brought back to earth with a bump as they were edged out by Antrim side Muckamore in a thrilling Irish Senior Cup contest on Saturday afternoon.
Niamh has Euros in her sights despite setback
Niamh Fay still has the upcoming European Championships in her sights despite the Swords BC boxer suffering a rare defeat in the All-Ireland Championships last Saturday.
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Athletics, Lusk: Dwain Moore reaped the rewards of a long winter and spring of hard training when he took on the Marathon of Lakes in Killarney on Saturday. Dwain finished fourth overall and first in his age category.
Pricop fights back bravely to land victory
A courageous fightback by Andrey Pricop was the highlight for Swords Boxing Club as they sent three boxers to Navan's annual show last week.
Ashbourne finish on a high
Ashbourne completed a great season for the club on a high when storming to a big win over defending champions DLSP in the Spencer Memorial Cup Final at Milltown.
Sweetman just misses out in a sprint finish
Stamullen Road Club veteran Craig Sweetman returned to good form when narrowly missing out on victory in the Groucho GP in Co Armagh on Sunday.
Fingal riders enjoying lots of success
There was a string of local success over the last week, with the North East's clubs thriving in races north and south of the border.
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