May 17
“Music is the soundtrack of your life.” On this date four decades ago there was great excitement in the locality. The people of East Wall were busy preparing for the first Festival, just three weeks away. And if music does, as the quote says, provide a soundtrack for our lives , then this is …
Dec 06
This amazing photograph shows the St Marys Camogie team in the 1920′s . They are practiscing on a local field known as the “Kelly ties” . Look closely and you will see that this is roughly where the Dublin Corporation houses on Russell Avenue were built a few years later (and still stand). The houses …
Sep 21
Current club times for East Wall Youth , at St. Mary’s Youth Club : Drop-in Clubs: Mondays: 5.30 – 7.00pm ……………………….. Early Club (ages 9 – 12) girls& boys 7.30 –9.00pm ……………………….. Late Club for teenagers (13+) Boys & Girls at secondary school level 9.15 – 10.15pm …………………….. Night Owls …
Sep 22
As Dublin celebrates the return of Sam Maguire, there’s no better time to remember some of our own local heroes. East Wall has a proud history of sporting triumph and here is a great reminder from the Evening Herald in April 1938. As has been pointed out by Larry Redmond, ever knowledgeable on our sporting …
Aug 21
INVITATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR RELAUNCH EAST WALL WATER SPORTS GROUP WILL RELAUNCH IT’S EAST COAST ROWING SKIFF ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST Start at 1.30PM Refreshment after at the Epicentre Eastpoint Business Park The skiff has been restored by Patsy Whelan shipwright with Dublin Port Company with the help of St. Michael’s House …
Jul 17
As part of the Family Fun Day on June 16th an ‘East Wall’s got talent’ display took place. Here’s a selection of photos showing those who entertained, amazed and amused us with their performances. It was a great day for all those who attended – if you weren’t there here’s a chance to see …
May 23
Rockin’ Road festival 2013 Sunday 26th May This Sunday come along to a fundraiser with a difference – a Rock’n’Roll and vintage car festival on our doorstep! A unique event in aid of Child Vision, there’s a great line up of bands (rockabilly, ska and classic punk), vintage vehicles of all descriptions and attractions for …
May 20
Glen Abbey cup winners 1979 On this date 20th May 1979 East Wall United won the A.U.L. Glen Abbey cup at Tolka Park, beating Dingle United. This was just another victory in our communitys proud history of sporting success. On this anniversary we hope to bring back some memories, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy seeing …
