Brendan Gregg (right), who now lives in Chicago, celebrated Neighbours’ Day with old friends in Ringsend recently.

St Mark’s Athletic looking for players

When you think of the words Ringsend and Soccer what comes to mind? Probably some of the greats of yesteryear or of the powerhouse teams of today– St Pat’s CY, Liffeys Pearse or Ringsend Rovers.

One of the lesser-known clubs is Saint Mark’s Athletic. Founded in 1906 in Pearse Street, St Mark’s is one of the oldest junior soccer clubs in Dublin. We currently have one over-35 team and compete in the Saturday Senior Division 2 of the Amateur Football League.

In Irishtown Stadium, we have match day facilities that are second to none. Hot showers and underfloor heating are included! At the moment training takes place in UCD Belfield on Thursday nights. We will be training on the new pitch in Ringsend Park from this autumn on.

So what are you waiting for? If you are over 35 and can play a bit why not come and join us. You will find a warm welcome awaits you. See our website

www.saintmarksathletic.com for details.

Patsy Doolin, Bridie Flynn, May Kane and City Councillor, Paddy McCartan on the upgraded Seán MacMahon bridge.

Due to the popularity of the new benches on the Causeway in Sandymount, Cllr Paddy McCartan has requested that additional seats be provided. At the moment demand exceeds supply. Paddy is delighted to report that three more benches will be installed in the coming weeks.

These jugglers kept the crowd entertained at the recent display of street performers in Merrion Square.

Ringsend and Irishtown Midsummer Music Festival

This Festival is taking place outside the library in Ringsend on dates in June and July. The next one is on 27th June and the final one on 4th July. The fun starts at 7 pm with local musicians, choirs, jazz and barbershop singers. Light refreshments are served at the CYMS so come along, everybody welcome and enjoy yourselves.

Funded and supported by Dublin City Council and Lansdowne Road Stadium Development Company and organised by O’Rahilly House and Whelan House Residents Groups

A VERY SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY

It was a great day when the Irishtown Special Olympics team competed in Irishtown Stadium at the special Olympics Eastern Region qualifiers. Chris Andrews TD presented medals on the day, which was very successful and had nearly 10 teams competing. Irishtown came first in the 100-metre relay and was very successful in the individual competitions.

Right: Chris Andrews TD, Carmel Malone, Bern Griffin, Ger Griffin and Gardaí from Pearse Street Station and the Special Olympics team.

Ringsend and Irishtown Midsummer Music Festival

This Festival is taking place outside the library in Ringsend on dates in June and July. The next one is on 27th June and the final one on 4th July.

The fun starts at 7pm with local musicians, choirs, jazz and barbershop singers. Light refreshments are served at the CYMS so come along, everybody welcome and enjoy yourselves.

It is funded and supported by Dublin City Council and Lansdowne Road Stadium Development Company and organised by O”Rahilly House and Whelan House Residents Groups