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Residents disappointed with government decision to buy Citywest Hotel
The Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan announced that the Cabinet approved the State purchase of Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre as an international protection accommodation for €148.2m. “We are very disappointed,” said the Saggart Village Residents Association in a message online after the announcement.
May Sports Team of the month is Kilnamanagh U15s girls Soccer Team
Kilnamanagh U15 girls team claimed the SFAI All-Ireland title for the very first time. The Tallaght side put together a fine team display as they overcame the challenge of Peamount United 2-1 in Jackson Park.
April Sports Star of the Month: Zoe McDermott
Zoe McDermott is Ireland’s first female WKF medallist. Following the Karate Youth League in Guadalajara last month, Zoe from Kilnamanagh made history by becoming the first female to ever medal at a prestigious karate event.
April Sports Team of the Month: Loreto women’s Hockey team
THE Women’s EYHL Hockey League trophy was secured by Loreto following another superb season. The Rathfarnham side secured the title for the second year running in what was a brilliant campaign by the side.
March Sports Team of the Month: Glenanne Men’s Firsts Hockey Team
GLENANNE men’s firsts hockey team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Neville Davin Cup. The Tallaght side secured the title when they brushed aside the challenge of Bray 3-1 in a well-contested game. The was the first time that Glenanne secured the Neville Davin Cup.
WATCH: Active South Dublin February Team: Clondalkin Rugby Club senior men’s team
CLONDALKIN Rugby Club senior men’s team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Leinster League Division Two A title. It’s the first time since 2018 that the club has won this league and the first major title that the club has won since they moved to their new base at Baldonnel Farm. The […]
WATCH: Active South Dublin February Sports Star: Eileen O’Brien
EILEEN O’Brien helped the Ireland Athletics track and Field Masters O70s team break two World records. The Lucan Harriers athlete helped break the W70 4×800 metres world record on February 12, and then she went on to run the third leg in the W70 4x400m metres squad to break another world record just two weeks […]
WATCH: Active South Dublin January Team: Éanna U18s basketball team
ÉANNA lifted the U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup following a 92-72 win over Titans at the National Basketball Arena. Adam Charles picked up the MVP, he racked up 26 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five turnovers for the winning side. Titans made a blistering start to this contest and by half time Éanna […]
WATCH: Active South Dublin January Sports Star: Abbey Molloy
ABBEY Molloy made club history when she became the first member to win the National U18 Female Boxing Championships. A member of Sacred Heart in Killinarden, Abbey overcame Ella Thompson from Setanta in Kildare in a thrilling showdown at the National Stadium. After three rounds of boxing, Abbey came out on tops on a 3-2 […]
WATCH: Brilliant Ellen secures Sport Star of the Year for the second time
THERE are not too many athletes that can say they qualified for a swimming final at an Olympic Games. Well Ellen Walshe, who was named the Active South Dublin Sport Star of the Year, for the second year running achieved this feat in Paris in what was a superb year for the 23-year-old. A member […]