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Helmet up for auction

DAVID Lumsden will kick off the first of the new season fund-raising nights with top band Risky Business in the Skerries Rugby Club, on Valentine's weekend - Saturday February 17th.

Ashbourne too good for Boyne

ASHBOURNE OUTCLASSED North East neighbours Boyne on a wet and miserable Sunday at Milltown House to book their place in round two of the Towns Cup.

Skerries now within sight of Leinster 1A silverware

VIRTUALLY the whole length of the Leinster 1A table separated these sides before a ball was kicked at Holmpatrick on Saturday, but leaders Skerries had to work hard to secure victory against relegation-threatened Dundalk.

Band plays for David

DAVID ' Hammer' Lumsden will kick off the first of the new season's fund-raising nights with top band Risky Business in Skerries Rugby Club on Valentine's weekend, Saturday February 17th.

Battle against drop goes on

HARD-EARNED draws for both Skerries Town and Portmarnock did little to boost their survival prospects and both remain rooted in the bottom three in Division 1B.

Ashbourne survival hopes in the balance

A PAUL Morris penalty with the last kick of the game rescued a draw for Ashbourne that may yet prove crucial in their fight to retain 1B status.

Win puts NE in pole position

SHANE HORGAN CUP NORTH EAST 27 SOUTH EAST 24

New Year bonus for Skerries

SKERRIES blew away the New Year cobwebs at Holmpatrick on Saturday with a win that keeps them top of the Leinster League's Division 1A.

Under-12s' Christmas bonus

By MARCUS CAVAROLI

BALBRIGGAN'S Under-12 team enjoyed a late Christmas present to savour after taking part in the half-time mini-rugby exhibition at the Leinster v Ulster Rabodirect Pro12 clash on St Stephen's Day.