Glebe North U13’s took part in an end of season tournament in Kinsealy recently coming away as plate winners on the day. Well done to all the team who only conceded 2 goals across the four games with some brilliant performances put in in the sweltering heat. Thanks to Kinsealy for organising and all the other teams that took part as the games were played in a great spirit.

It was a stunning night recently for Irish 1500m running at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Meet in Nice, with both Balbriggan’s Andrew Coscoran and Tyrone native Nick Griggs breaking the Irish Senior and U20 national records respectively. Coscoran crossed in 3:32.68NR to take yet another win on the Continental Tour, breaking his won 33.33. 49 record from indoors in Birmingham earlier this year. The time betters Ray Flynn’s long standing outdoor time of 3.33.5 set in Oslo back in 1982. The Irish 1500m record holder raced superbly against stiff competition to take the win, settling in behind New Zealand’s Samuel Tanner from the bell, before unleashing a race-winning-kick down the home straight which would see him battle bravely to hold off the fast-finishing Niels Laros of the Netherlands who clocked 3:32.89NR. Nick Griggs finished in 9th place on his way obliterating the Irish U20 outdoor record held by Cian McPhillips with 3:36.09PB to move to 13th on the Irish all-time list. Surely bigger and better things are to come from both athletes in the future

Congratulations are in order for all the JKS Ireland students who completed their belt grading examination at the National Grading including those who took the Black Belt Dan grade under the watchful eye of Kagawa Shihan. All of these karateka were dedicated in their training to achieve their new grades through tough examinations. Regular training continues weekly in Applewood Community Centre. All classes are enjoying being back to a regular schedule after the long Easter break in April. The next event for members is the 3rd JKS Inter Club Competition which will be held in Tyrrelstown in June. We hope to have some medal winners on the day. We take new members (Children, Young People & Adults) all through the year. Contact Dermot on 087-8073885 for details on how to join. Contact us on Facebook: JKS Swords Karate Club or on Instagram: @jks_swords_karate_club. Congratulations are in order for all the JKS Ireland students who completed their belt grading examination at the National Grading including those who took the Black Belt Dan grade under the watchful eye of Kagawa Shihan. All of these karateka were dedicated in their training to achieve their new grades through tough examinations. We are delighted that JKS Swords has two new Shodan. Well done to Sophia Guildea and Amelia Miller on passing their test recently.

Congratulations to our U12A Girls Team, who secured the @metropolitangirls League Title recently. It has been a fantastic season so far and it’s not over yet! The girls are a newly formed team, this is their first year together and are led by both of their captains Lucy Flood & Lottie Brogan. The girls have really accomplished a lot in a short space of time. The absolutely wonderful highlights of the season include reaching the final 16 in the SFAI Cup, reaching the Final of the SFAI Regional Cup and of course winning the league and securing promotion to the Premier League next year. This involved a great commitment from all the girls and their parents who gave fantastic support and of course their coaches who really gave 100%. There are great things to come for this group of talented girls. Congratulations once again. The club is very proud of you all!

St Colmcilles GFC Summer Camp will run from Monday the 10th of July to Friday 14th. Times from 10am to 1pm.Open to children aged 4 years to 12 years. Payment can be made in the clubhouse or through the Clubforce website member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=3540 or Call 0876819540 for more information.

Fingallians boys and girls have brought more silverware to the club recently. The U/15 Boys won the Div 3 Football Féile Final v Ballymun Kickams. Meanwhile not to be outdone the girls also brought honour to our club. This time as they competed for their county at provincial level. The Fingallians u16 Girls were instrumental in Dublin coming from behind to beat Kildare to win the Leinster U16 Football Championship. Well done Dayna, Ruby, Kirsten and Gemma. Who now have an All Ireland semi final to look forward to.

Congratulations to the PJP II boys and girls who are double Fingal Schools league Champions recently at Parnell Park. Thanks to our GPO Padraig Panner Mc Carthy for the great photo! Well done to all the players, their teachers and their proud families! We also want to congratulate our u13 Camogie team St Sylvesters added another historic first last night when they represented Malahide Community Games in the first round of the Dublin Community Games competition v Shankhill. A first win in a first game for Syls and a first for Malahide Community Games! Congratulations too to their coaches on bringing the girls this far.

The weather is getting warmer and the Taekwondo training is heating up too.

At Junsa we recently took part in all Dublin tournament held in Baldoyle and run by our national governing body Taekwondo Ireland. We are also looking forward to the 2nd Lusk Festival and preparations are under way for some of our students to take part in international competitions abroad.Contact Master Stuart on 087 7775202 or follow us on Facebook @ Junsa Taekwondo for more details on training times and class locations.

As the days get longer training in daylight is always more pleasant than in darkness. The races and events are coming thick and fast as summer approaches. The graded meetings are a great way for our athletes to test themselves and experience the thrill of competition. Well done to all who have taken part so far. Congratulations to all our juvenile members who have participated in League 1 & 2 of the Dublin Juvenile Outdoor Leagues. There is one league left in June and we would encourage parents to bring their children along. It’s a great day.

Basketball has finally come to Lusk with the establishment of the Lusk Ravens Basketball Club. Playing out of Lusk National School they currently have two men’s teams, a ladies team and two Academy classes for 5th and 6th class students.

The Lusk Ravens ladies team had the honour of playing the Ravens first ever game against a very experienced Division 3 team - Glasnevin Basketball. In what was a tight game the Ravens lost by only two points in a score of 48-50. Sharon O’Toole made history by scoring the Ravens first ever point and going on to play a storming game of Basketball. Coaches Brian Clerkin and Gavin O’Neill were delighted with the teams performance as was Director of Coaching Bob Hartigan.

The men’s second team recently got off the mark when they proudly welcomed a Killester Special Olympics team in a friendly. Coaches Ty Henry, Jeff Errington and Matteo Deidda were delighted to get a tough game under their belts and much needed game time for the players.

Not to be outdone the boys Academy teams travelled to take on St Kevin’s Knights.

Although in its early stages of formation the club has made huge strides in a short space of time and will aim to enter some teams for next season leagues. They have a website luskravens.com and a YouTube channel. The Club are looking for sponsorship from local business, interested parties should contact the club to receive a sponsorship pack. They would also like to hear from any coaches or ex-players in the community who like to come on board and help get this wonderful new club off the ground. ‘Go Ravens Go’