The last time that Clontarf residents gathered in large numbers was last October and it was beside the Wooden Bridge. It provided a platform for a campaign against proposed flood defences that ultimately proved successful.
This coming Saturday, we need a similar show of strength from the people of Clontarf.
Our local rugby club have one finger on the All Ireland League trophy and a win against second placed St. Mary’s would almost certainly secure Clontarf’s first ever victory in the competition. This is also the last home match of the season and is a chance to acknowledge a herculean effort this year by Andy Wood’s men.
Put simply, the club needs as much support as possible on Saturday. You can be the ‘16th man’ by coming along to shout for ‘Tarf.
Last night (a windy Wednesday), we caught up with Andy Wood, along with the…
We were delighted to get the opportunity to pop down to Clontarf Rugby Club last weekend to see the last minute preparations for the Annual Breast Cancer Lunch.
The room was all kitted out ready for the influx of 160 hungry ladies and pink was very much the colour of the day.
We caught up with Shane Harnett and Niamh Rankin from the organising committee. They gave us the background to the event and told us what was in store for the day.
Watch the video here
The money raised is still being counted and the presentation will be made to the charity on the 14th April at the upcoming home game against St. Mary's where a massive crowd is expected to support the home team in their quest for their first Ulster Bank League title.
Is Clontarf unique in the world of rugby? Is there any other small town or suburb in the world that has produced the current national rugby team captains for both men and women? Well Clontarf has in the shape of Brian O'Driscoll and Fiona Coghlan and we are all very proud of them I'm sure.
While Brian continues his recovery from injury, Fiona faces a tough triple crown decider away against the old enemy England on St. Patrick's Day. Ireland are having a great season having won all of their matches barring a heartbreaking 1 point loss away to France.
Their accumulated points…
As you may know the Olympic games in London this year will be followed quickly by the Paralympic games and you will be delighted to hear that we have a local swimmer who is doing her very best to qualify to compete at these games.
Her name is Ellen Keane (from Dollymount Grove) and she already has one Paralympic games under her belt having competed in the Beijing games at the tender age of just 13.
She took time out last week from her busy training schedule to talk to ClontarfTV where she talks about her time at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, her move to train in the UK, and…
We were delighted last week to be invited to Holy Faith School in Clontarf to see their 'Log on Learn' programme in action.
What is Log on Learn?
Log On, Learn is a programme designed to 'buddy up' a participating transition-year student with an older person (over 65) from their local community to share skills with each other. Lessons takes place in the school computer room.
The one-to-one nature of learning means that older people can learn about what they want to, at their own pace.
The course suits older people who want to know more about…
