Keeping fit, indoors and out, in a world without gyms
By Sarah Sophia Lindebner ALTHOUGH gyms have had to close, people are not willing to completely give up working out during quarantine. With the weather turning nicer these days, a…
Muay Thai still going strong
In 1999, Dublin’s ‘Origins Muay Thai’ club opened its doors for the first time. It was the first gym offering training in the combat sport Muay Thai to be opened…
Major success for the Majorettes
Liberties Majorettes The Liberties Majorettes were triumphant at a competition in the Palmerstown Sports Complex on November 10th, taking home either 1st or 2nd place awards in each age group,…
Mary Hickey to run in 40th consecutive Dublin Marathon
In the last forty years there have been very few certainties in a world where everything seems to be changing all the time. However, we know a few things for…
Energia Park announced for Olympic Hockey Qualifiers
Energia Park in Donnybrook will be used as a pitch for the two-legged Olympic Qualifiers, announced by Hockey Ireland. Leinster Rugby has given Hockey Ireland the go ahead to use…
Dublin guided tour with electric bikes.
Spring is here and as the temperatures are starting to warm-up, that may have you thinking about getting ready for outdoor activities. Three times a day, around 20-30 people gather…
Is Zverev on the road to world dominance?
On the 6th of July 2003 Roger Federer beat Mark Philippoussis to win Wimbledon and claim his first Grand Slam title. Since then men’s tennis has had a predictable ring…
Cross Counter provides Britain with their first ‘Cup’ win
They bill it as the ‘race that stops a nation’ down under and it turned out to be exactly that with the Charlie Appleby trained, Cross Counter, winning the Melbourne…
Commercial Rowing Club recruiting for summer
Commercial Rowing Club, located in Longmeadows, Islandbridge, are looking to recruit new members interested in the activity just in time for summer. One of Ireland’s biggest rowing clubs, Commercial has…
Donore Boxing Club promised new premises within five years.
Donore Boxing Club in the Liberties has been in its current home in St Teresa’s Gardens since 1972. The club, as it stands, is just two flats conjoined. The building…
Samcro out to live up to the hype as the Cheltenham Festival rolls into town
The Cheltenham Festival is back, and for racing purists, this really is the greatest show on earth. This year, Samcro is the so-called Irish ‘banker’ of the four-day bonanza. Described…
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