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Simon Thornton’s super form continues

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Simon Thornton has had a world wind week of success, recording a win and two second place finishes at the PGA Irish Open series.
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Crudgington breaks his Donard race record

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Tom Crudgington performed an impressive ascent and descent to win the annual Slieve Donard race recently.
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Ocean to City success for Dundrum Coastal Rowers

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Dundrum Coastal Rowing club won the An Rás Mór in Cork for the fifth time and they were presented with their trophy on a very special ship.
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Team Torres trio impress in Dublin

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Three athletes from Team Torres Brazilian JuJitsu club in Castlewellan earned medals at an event in Dublin at the weekend.
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Rostrevor senior men must become more consistent

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Following a frustrating draw with Longstone, Rostrevor face a challenge to catch the two leading teams in the ACFL Division Two.
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Down men expected to bounce back

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Facing a trip to Longford, Conor Laverty’s team need to do two things in order to earn victory in this must-win game in the Tailteann Cup.
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Weekend to remember for Dunnaman

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“We left it late but that makes it all the sweeter sometimes.” Dunnaman FC manager Christopher Mulligan reflected on a weekend to remember for the club.
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Ballymartin press on in Division Four

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Tony Bagnall explained how Ballymartin’s tactical approach is bearing fruit as they focus on the one goal that the players demanded this year.
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Mayobridge see off Clonduff in a thriller

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Peter McGrath reckons that the 60 minutes between the Bridge and the Yellas was up there with the most entertaining games of the season. Read his report.
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Dundrum cricketers win thriller against Amigos

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Bowlers Stuart Campbell and Caleb Armstrong impressed during Dundrum’s win over Belfast Amigos. While Scott Symington produced a 36-run partnership with Stuart Campbell.
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McDaid helps Irish team to third place in France

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In the Trail de Guerlédan off-road race in Brittany, Patrick McDaid from Newcastle AC overcame a fall to fight back and earn a big result for Ireland.