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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.
Stroke of misfortune
Paul Byrne Portrane suffered penalty stroke heartbreak at the weekend when going down to Bandon 3-1 in a shootout to decide the 2018 Irish Hockey Trophy champions.
Club call
Athletics, Lusk: Congratulations to the 10 club members who took part in the 'Battle of Clontarf' Leinster 10-Mile Championship in St Anne's Park on Easter Monday. Although running in very wet, cold and muddy conditions, it didn't seem to bother the men and women in white and blue. Dwain Moore was first home of the Lusk men with an impressive 64:30, shaving a few more seconds off his PB.
Malahide's dreams dashed
Malahide's dreams of automatic promotion ended as they fell just short in what was a pulsating game on Distillery Road.
Malahide fight back for share of the spoils
Paul Byrne Malahide United had to show all of their fighting spirit to escape with a draw, with Terry Palmer's men scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to earn a point.
Fins' derby misery as Syls scores rain down
Rory Kerr at Lawless Park While the rain held off for the most part in Saturday evening's Intermediate Championship group one opener in Lawless Park, there was nothing Fingallians could do to avoid a deluge of Sylvester's scores as their neighbours up the road claimed the points.
Young Skerries put it up to Wanderers
A youthful Skerries team put on a heartening performance despite going down to Wanderers at Merrion Road in their penultimate AIL match of the season last Saturday.
Hoey out of luck against Smith
Swords BC fighter Jordan Hoey was out of luck against Monkstown's Shane Smith last weekend.
Delaney shows talent in Tour
Ballyboughal cyclist Cian Delaney showed his talent again last weekend at the Tour of the North, taking three consecutive top ten results and mixing it with the very best within the country.
Club call
Athletics - Lusk: Saturday morning will live long in the memory of those who were present at Newbridge House for the Fit4Life graduation day. Donabate parkrun was awash with a sea of white and blue as Lusk AC were out in force.
Lowly finish as slump continues
A sixth defeat on the trot for Dublin North ensured that Gerry Wheeler's side will finish second from bottom of Division 1 this season.
Stuart leads the way in Superbikes
Baylon McCaughey Excellent weather conditions welcomed riders and spectators alike for the opening rounds of the 2018 Dunlop Mondello Masters series.
Portrane eye cup glory
Paul Byrne Portrane will take on Bandon in the Irish Hockey Trophy Final following a well deserved 2-0 victory over Raphoe in Donegal on Saturday afternoon.
'Briggan celebrate Leinster triumph
After an absence of more than 30 years, Balbriggan have announced their return to Division 1 of the Leinster Table Tennis League with a bang - by emerging as outright winners.
Portmarnock in running for the 2019 Irish Open
Paul Byrne Portmarnock Golf Club officials will hope that they have impressed European Tour officials sufficiently to get the nod to host next year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Championship.
Final countdown begins for confident Portrane
Paul Byrne Portrane will face Donegal outfit Raphoe this weekend knowing that a win will see them take their place in the Irish Hockey Trophy Final for the first time in the club's long and illustrious history.
Club call
Athletics, Lusk: The bitterly cold weather didn't deter club members from running, supporting, volunteering or parading over the weekend.
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