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Swords driver revs up for big season in US

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

REIGNING Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year Patrick McKenna has ended weeks of speculation by announcing that he has signed to race in the US F2000 series with Cape Motorsports. In common with an increasing number of European racers, the Swords man has decided to forego the usual treadmill of UK and European single-seater racing for the burgeoning US junior single-seater scene. Former Irish Formula Ford champion McKenna has decided to begin his quest for glory in the revamped US F2000 Championship, which benefits this year from an impressive prize fund and promotion by the Indy Racing League as the first step on the 'Road to Indy'. For McKenna, a podium finisher in British Formula Ford last season, the move to the US is a logical one.

Bavarian giant confirms its return to TT battle

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

HAVING recently re-joined the international stage, German manufacturer BMW has wasted no time in tackling the biggest test of all. An announcement has been made that an official manufacturer-supported team will be contesting the Superbike and Senior Isle of Man TT Races in 2010 – further increasing the number of manufacturers participating this year.

A black day for Guinness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

SWORDS put in a much improved performance on Saturday to come away with a convincing victory over Guinness and retain their position at the top of their division.

Loughshinny club retains its main sponsor

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

THE Loughshinny club have just announced that Aon Bikecare will again be the main sponsor of this year's race, which will take place on Friday/Saturday July 2nd/3rd.

Fingal sweat a bit longer

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

FINGAL are making heavy weather of securing their Leinster Division 1 status for another season, after conceding a late equaliser in this relegation scrap last Saturday, writes Marcus Cavaroli.

Faugheen slides off road race calendar

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

THE popular Faugheen Road Races, scheduled for July 24th/25th, have fallen foul of the current economic climate, and the race will be missing from the calendar this year. Club chairman Derek Power said: 'The club remains committed to running our road race in 2011 and will pursue with tremendous vigour a number of major fund-raising events during 2010 in order to have sufficient funds in the bank to pay bills, prior to running our road race in 2011.

Campbell

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

THE Kells MCRC are hosting a Benefit Night for the late Padraig Campbell (who was tragically killed at last year's event) in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co Meath, on Saturday April 10th (9pm).

Memorial

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

BRENDAN O'Connor has informed me that a special Memorial Service will take place in Aughdrumsee, Co Fermanagh, on Friday May 7th.

Sweeney

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:13 +0000

MICKO Sweeney is holding his Horse Race night in the Blue Bar, Skerries, this Friday. Admission is free.

Olympian O'Connor bows out on a high

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

MALAHIDE ski star Shane O'Connor literally flew the flag for Ireland on Sunday as the curtain came down on his remarkable Winter Olympics adventure in Vancouver. The 36-year-old, having qualified for the Games for the first time, was granted his wish as he carried the Irish tricolour during the closing ceremony.

TALKING dogs & horses

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

WITH two Bumpers and a two-mile Maiden for older horses making up the first three races, Dundalk's opening meeting of the year which kick-started the new Flat season on Friday night had a National Hunt feel about it. It was a difficult card for punters – just two favourites obliging – but a memorable one for jockey Tim Carroll who recorded a double aboard Dark Prospect for Noel Meade and Luke Comer's course specialist Bashkirov, now successful on three of his last four visits to the track.

McKittrick keeps Swords on track

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

SWORDS ladies went back to the top of the league table on Saturday with a hard-fought win away to Corinthians.

Tom the man as Fingal hit six in league

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

THREE goals in the first 17 minutes set Fingal on their way to a comprehensive victory that boosts their hopes of Leinster Division 1 survival. But the performance against Clontarf, who looked certain to be relegated, wasn't entirely convincing and Gerry Wheeler's team have plenty to work on ahead of their forthcoming Leinster Senior Cup Final against Pembroke Wanderers in mid-March.

Your weekly sporting club notes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

ATHLETICS: Lusk It was another busy weekend for the athletes. On Saturday they travelled to Santry to take part in the Dublin Indoor Championship of the 60m races. Kyle McNally, Sean Larkin, Adam McNally, Tara Gleeson, Kathalin Ivory, Ciaran Archer and Brian Flynn all did very well in what was a very competitive series of races.

Skerries down to the wire

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

FOLLOWING a succession of poor results, it was important Skerries' Winter League team got a win in their penultimate game against Westmanstown B.

Clubmans still on track at Mondello

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:50:46 +0000

THERE have been a lot of rumblings during the close season about the future of racing at Mondello Park, and especially with the Clubmans, and for a long time there were conflicting stories about this important role in Irish racing.

TALKING dogs & horses