Adam Elliott heads out to Toronto to check up on how the nib Newcastle Knights and Wests Group's contribution through the ClubGRANTs program is helping to assist the Clontarf Academy NRL Full Match Replay: Rabbitohs v Knights O'Brien and Ponga: Round 9 Press Conference Sharpe reacts to three tries on his birthday As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot There are a few reasons this might happen: please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page We're getting everything ready for you and you'll be on your way in just a few moments A development application has been lodged for a residential building located at 88-90 Hornibrook Esplanade and 20-24 Lane Street Designed by Jardine Architects the proposal includes 102 medium-density units within a 10 storey residential building fronting The existing structures on the site will be removed with the project adhering to the local neighbourhood plan and zoning requirements The 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mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au As a global specialist in sectors ranging from renewables and infrastructure to technology Macquarie has deep expertise and capabilities in these areas We are a global financial services organisation with Australian heritage We offer our investors a track record of unbroken profitability We believe in a workplace where every person is valued for their uniqueness and where different views and ideas are embraced Follow the links to find the logins you’re looking for: Clontarf Foundation aims to improve the education life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men Sport is used as a key driver in engaging the Clontarf students however it is not a sporting programme – it’s about developing the values skills and abilities that will assist the boys to transition into meaningful employment and achieve better life outcomes Clontarf operates 148 academies in schools around Australia supporting more than 11,500 students each year The Tweed region in New South Wales has experienced significant population growth in recent years Following a request from the Tweed River High School staff Clontarf established an academy to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male students Macquarie Sports’ grant to Clontarf goes directly toward supporting the placement of 40 boys at the Academy the Academy quickly met its enrolment target of 60 students representing 80% of the current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male school enrolment Five (out of a possible five) boys completed their Year 12 studies and the Academy achieved an attendance rate of 85% (exceeding their target of 80%) explains the organisation’s approach to engaging at-risk young people “We use sport as a key driver in engaging youth as it provides a solid foundation for delivering and instilling good values It also encourages students to commit to training Clontarf Academies are embedded within the school campuses to attract and retain students in the education system as well as advise on training and employment pathways which aligns with the Macquarie Group Foundation’s global grantmaking focus of breaking down barriers to employment Macquarie Sports has aimed to broaden its connection with Clontarf by organising high profile sports people to visit the Tweed River High School Academy and others Macquarie Sports has also coordinated introductory surfing clinics attended by Macquarie staff and Clontarf academies in Perth the Academy facilitates various activities for the students volunteering opportunities within the local community and career and health related workshops Academy staff support students to take practical steps to prepare for life after school including setting up a personal bank account acquiring a tax file number and exploring casual employment opportunities The program receives great feedback from the young people who get involved “I like getting to bond with the boys on activities It made school more fun every day and less boring it gives me an opportunity to build relationships and friendships and pushes me to be a role model for other students,” said another year nine student This information is a general description of the Macquarie Group only you should consider the appropriateness of it having regard to your particular objectives financial situation and needs and seek advice No information set out above constitutes advice to buy or sell any security or other financial credit or lending product or to engage in any investment activity or an offer of any banking or financial service Some products and/or services mentioned on this website may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks Past performance of any product described on this site is not a reliable indication of future performance The sixth annual Port Lincoln Clontarf Academy Awards Night was staged at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club last night The event – which celebrated the success of the 60 Clontarf Foundation members for 2024 – could barely cater for the large crowd of special guests The evening commenced with guests enjoying a tasty meal provided by Clontarf staff and volunteers Two students – Levi Miller (Year 10) and Scott Kropinyeri (Year 8) – performed admirably throughout the night as the ceremony’s MC’s with Year 9 student Beau McLean delivering a Welcome to Country Following a video message from Clontarf CEO Gerard Neesham and an introductory address from Port Lincoln Academy Director Matthew Stokes the names of this year’s worthy award recipients were announced the audience was enlightened and entertained by fantastic video compilations featuring the myriad activities that Academy members have participated in throughout 2024 The special awards (listed below) were presented by a range of invited guests program partners and Clontarf/PLHS staff; they all recognised the boys’ achievements in the fields of attendance Each recipient diligently delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving their certificate/prize Congratulations to all award-winners and their families on this wonderful recognition Congratulations must also go to 2024 Port Lincoln Academy staff Matthew Stokes Casey Amos and Jack Yeoman – on top of their passionate efforts in managing our Clontarf Academy throughout 2024 they organised and delivered another brilliant awards ceremony Matthew Stokes & former Academy Director Mr Derick Wanganeen & Port Lincoln City Manager of Community Casey Amos & PLHS Deputy Principal Mrs Website Development by WebQuarters Police have declared an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Moreton this morning, March 10. Officers were called to reports of a gas leak around 6.20am, after a tree fell onto a gas cylinder on Robson Street. An exclusion zone is in place and encompasses Robson Street, Grice Street and Duffield Road. Motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. They’ve had more than their fair share of disappointments, not least the 2008-09 “loss” to Shannon, who were awarded the victory after extra-time by dint of scoring the first try in a 19-19 draw in Thomond Park. That such a dodgy rule decided that one was beyond cruel. That was also the first season Clontarf’s former player Andy Wood coached the team. Save for a two-year interregnum when Bernard Jackman was the head coach, and incorporating the abandoned 2019-20 season while discounting the cancelled campaign of 2020-21, Wood has been there ever since. Listen | 47:25Hence, this season was his 14th season at the helm, which means few are better qualified to explain why ‘Tarf just keep on coming back. “It’s down to a number of things; a lot of hard work and lads on the pitch and club members just enjoy putting their shoulders to the wheel and looking forward to days like [Sunday]. “That’s the ultimate reward and also watching guys like Hugh, putting in performances like he did and then go on to perform at a higher level and get the success he deserves as well,” said Wood in relation to 21-year-old centre and man of the match Hugh Cooney. “So it’s a number of things but the motivation is living off the adrenaline we get from days like [Sunday], I guess.” Asked where he’d rank the latest title among those of 2014, 2016 and 2022, Wood said: “It’s pretty sweet at the moment but they’re all pretty special, to be fair. At the moment this one ranks pretty high.” Cooney’s performance helped varnish Clontarf’s renowned power game up front, but their togetherness and toughness were again obvious. “I think a bit of grit,” said Wood when asked about the key ingredient in Sunday’s success. “It sort of sums up our year in terms of our matches and finishes. We built a heck of a lot of belief from one-score games that we’ve come out the right side of. “And I guess in that little edge where there’s a hell of a lot of jeopardy, it builds its own energy and I think that stood to us.” Given the age profile of Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose, Ireland needs to start increasing its depth in midfield and although still inexperienced and in the Leinster academy, Cooney looks like a good bet to make his Test debut this summer against Georgia or Portugal. Cooney said the memory of losing to Terenure in the final two seasons previously had been a big source of motivation and described playing in the AIL for Clontarf, and days such as last Sunday, as “invaluable” in his growth as a player. Whereas Cooney’s future appearances in the blue and red are likely to be few, if any, Dylan Donnellan will remain a key cog. After scoring his 15th try of the season from Cooney’s offload in Sunday’s final, th Galway-born hooker and captain spoke of the club’s special sense of parish and community, “I’m not from Clontarf but from the second I walked through the door, it doesn’t matter where you’re from, or who you are, as long they know that you’re going to give everything you are one of them. “They’ll back you to the hilt, they’ll do whatever they can for you. They’ll help you off the pitch in terms of if you need a job, if you need a dig out somewhere, if you’re struggling in your personal life, any kind of stuff, there are people there who will do whatever it takes to make sure you are looked after as a person. “You don’t get that in every club. I’ve been in other clubs and you don’t get that everywhere, so this place is special. “You look at the crowd today, that speaks volumes about the club. There was a huge cohort of under-20s there who were really boisterous, which adds to the atmosphere but there’s guys in their 80s and 90s who were being brought in in wheelchairs, mothers and fathers with kids three, four and five, babies. It’s a club for everyone. “Everyone is welcome, everyone is cherished, it’s a community and at the core of it is the rugby and the teams, I don’t know what more to say about the place.” Donnellan assured us that the celebrations weren’t going to end on a Sunday night in Castle Avenue. “These don’t come around often and the last time we won you go out and you enjoy yourself for a couple of days but you look back on and it those are the best days. Those are the memories that are really built, what it means to the club, what it means to the lads to just be together. “We went four or five days on the tear the last time and there was 15, 16 lads there on day four, which is pretty impressive but that again speaks to the closeness of the group. We’ll be doing the same this year and you can guarantee there will be more than 15 on day four this time around.” Having been on the losing side “too often to mention”, Wood expressed empathy for Cork Con, whose defence coach Brian Scott said: “Last year we felt the ecstasy of winning and you feel agony today but that’s rugby, that’s sport and we’ll try to regroup. We’ll take a rest and get back together in June, plan our year and go again.” Shannon were the last side to retain the title when completing a three-in-a-row in 2006, and this was the third year running that the reigning champions lost the final. “It’s quite evident it’s a hard thing to do back-to-back but I don’t think it was from lack of trying,” said Scott. “It was a tight game and our lads gave it everything and we fought to the bitter end. In a way you feel like we ran out of time but history doesn’t lie, I suppose, and it’s showing us that it is hard to go back-to-back.” That challenge awaits Clontarf next, but it can wait too. Relegated: Tullamore and Omagh Academicals. Promoted from provincial leagues: Bective Rangers and Thomond. Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC First Nations students from the Clontarf Foundation’s Kooringal and Mt Austin Academies will learn skills to help them gain future jobs in the rail industry at Rail Readiness training courses being run by the Inland Rail Skills Academy in partnership with First Nations Registered Training Organisation Yakka Training Yakka Training managing director Joel Thompson passes on his experiences as a rugby league player to help Kooringal Clontarf Academy students on the Rail Readiness course in Wagga Wagga The Inland Rail Skills Academy course prepares First Nations young men for a career in the rail industry helping deliver Inland Rail in the regions The Rail Readiness course aims to give the students a look at what they would experience while on the tools working in the rail industry giving them insights into topics such as physical and mental fitness After successfully completing the course students will have opportunities to go on to complete other Inland Rail Skills Academy courses such as Safely Access the Rail Corridor Certificate II Rail Infrastructure and Certificate II Construction setting them up to potentially gain future employment on delivering Inland Rail in the Riverina region The Inland Rail Skills Academy has partnered with the Clontarf Academy and YAKKA Training to design the Rail Readiness course although the skills that students learn will also help them beyond their work lives The first course on Monday 12 August at Kooringal High School will have 16 students with 22 students the next day at Mt Austin High School “Inland Rail is proud to support the Clontarf Foundation in its goal of improving the education and employment prospects of our First Nations youth “The rail industry provides a rewarding and sustainable career path and the Inland Rail Skills Academy is committed to playing our part in upskilling young people so that they can take up a role in building Inland Rail.” “The course will open up opportunities for the students – a lot of them don’t know what trade or career they want to go into and the course will open up avenues for them so they can make some decisions when they transition out of school “The boys will also learn how to push through adversity and look after themselves and that there is a support network out there if they need it later in life.” For more information on training and development opportunities available with the Inland Rail Skills Academy, visit our Education and Scholarships page or email irskillsacademy@artc.com.au Explore more: The Project Benefits Opportunities Media Centre Download Map Access images Information hub Visualisations for the two Hume Freeway sites and the Marchbanks Road bridge replacement in Broadford have been released by Inland Rail before construction begins later this year The new Seymour-Avenel Road bridge is open to traffic following the completion of works by Inland Rail Local and First Nations businesses and community members in Wagga Wagga will have a chance to find out about potential commercial opportunities on the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland Rail project at a ‘Meet the Contractor’ event being held in town tomorrow Inland Rail Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Australian Rail Track Corporation Contribute to support the Manly Observer's independent local journalism Become a MO supporter hyperlocal news service covering the Northern Beaches in Sydney with a hyperfocus from Manly to Dee Why We have a fair and non-sensationalist approach to reporting It is run by locals for locals and we depend on your news tips and support to keep going We are a member of the Local Independent News Association News tips: editor@manlyobserver.com.au or text 0435741777 Advertising queries: advertising@manlyobserver.com.au General queries: editor@manlyobserver.com.au  © Manly Observer | All Rights Reserved I am MinRes is a collection of black and white portraits of our people displaying their unique superpowers. This collection shines the spotlight on Indigenous Elders, past and present, who enrich, enlighten, and inspire us. Clontarf Foundation alumnus Jarod Bridge builds his career in mining at MinRes Jarod completed the Clontarf program at Sevenoaks Senior College in Cannington and through MinRes’ partnership with Clontarf he’s now settling in to the fly-in The Clontarf Foundation exists to encourage and support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to attend school Jarod wasn’t sure where he wanted to take his career and says Clontarf was pivotal in exposing him to new opportunities available through its relationships with different companies I worked at Kmart for three months before getting a job with Qantas Clontarf helped me get both jobs,” Jarod said he moved into a storeperson role with Wallis Drilling he decided it was time for a new challenge and set out applying for positions with a range of companies “I was a bit unsure about working FIFO at first but I got some advice that if you can stick out the first three swings everyone works together and it feels like family,” Jarod said I stay in contact with the Clontarf team and they always check in to see how things are going.” “It makes me feel good that MinRes has a partnership with Clontarf as it has really helped me get where I am today.” Jarod is supporting MinRes’ transition to low-cost the project achieved first ore on ship ahead of schedule and focus now turns to safely and efficiently ramping-up production to 35Mtpa The Clontarf Foundation was launched in 2000 by inaugural Fremantle Dockers coach Gerard Neesham with a single academy in Perth it operates 150 academies embedded within 160 schools across Australia and supports more than 11,000 students The organisation uses supportive relationships a welcoming environment and a diverse range of activities to improve self-esteem and confidence to assist academy members to participate in education In 2023, MinRes announced a partnership with the Clontarf Foundation with a three-year commitment to support young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to achieve their full potential The partnership provides funding to help Clontarf academies operate and grow while supporting employment pathways for the young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men living in communities where the two organisations coexist For more information, head to the Clontarf Foundation website The next generation of mining engineers have been immersed in hands-on learning at Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Mt Marion lithium mine, providing invaluable real-world insights and experience. Children and young adults living with autism have once again experienced the thrill of surfing in Esperance's pristine waters, thanks to the ongoing partnership between Mineral Resources (MinRes) and Ocean Heroes. For all media related inquiries, contact our Media Manager. MinRes acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the first and continuing custodians of the land and waters and in doing so pays respect to Elders past and present This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (second from right) with Parkes electorate Clontarf alumni Quincy (Dubbo) This past week was another busy week back in Canberra – it certainly feels like an election is coming On Tuesday I was delighted to catch up with Jezebella from Broken Hill and Molly from Dubbo as they were recognised as part of the ABC’s 2025 Heywire national writing program It was also a pleasure to meet with Claire and Nell from the Local & Independent News Association to discuss how they can support the strengthening of local journalism while on Wednesday I took the chance to speak with representatives from Optus for an update on the regional mobile network sharing agreement between Optus and TPG Telecom Perhaps the highlight of the week was welcoming the boys from the Clontarf Foundation to Parliament House At the beginning of the week I spoke in the Federation Chamber about the visit noting just how beneficial Clontarf has been to the lives of many Aboriginal boys in the Parkes electorate The boys were joined by many Parliamentarians and staff to put on a great game of rugby league on Tuesday morning and I was filled with pride when meeting several Clontarf alumni from the Parkes electorate at a special morning tea on what may well have been my very last day in Parliament House It is connections like this that I will miss most when I retire Farmers and families have secured a huge cost-of-living win after the Coalition forced Labor to bin its bad fresh food tax in Parliament last week Labor’s fresh food tax would have hurt families at the checkout as well as 84 agricultural commodities which faced taxes to raise $150 million over three years to pay for the risks created by their competitors using overseas imports Labor’s senseless and terrible tax idea will thankfully never see the light of day after an enormous campaign by The Nationals in conjunction with industry and farmers I am proud to be part of a Coalition that has saved families and farmers from this bad fresh food tax Telstra has launched a helpline to further support customers who need help after the closure of the 3G network Telstra will work with customers one-on-one to troubleshoot their issues this may be quite straight forward with device setting updates upgrading to a blue tick device or installing a go repeater; for others it may require escalation to better understand what the network experience is in their specific location to provide tailored assistance For more visit: https://www.telstra.com/3g-closure Contact Mark Email Mark: mark.coulton.mp@aph.gov.au Authorised by Mark Coulton MP, National Party of Australia, 3/153 Brisbane St, Dubbo NSW 2830 | Privacy Policy & Disclaimer | Accessibility Policy Home | About | Electorate | Media | Contact | DSIS Website SeaLink Marine & Tourism has announced a new three-year partnership with the Clontarf Foundation to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth This partnership aims to bolster the education and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia which operates over 150 academies nationwide and engages approximately 11,500 students is dedicated to improving the life outcomes of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men Clontarf empowers these students to succeed academically and transition smoothly into employment or further education SeaLink Marine & Tourism offers marine transport services and experiences across Australia Having a strong connection to the communities including many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities across multiple states and territories SeaLink is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and offering tangible opportunities to Clontarf students “We love that this partnership resonates with our national presence and our dedication to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” SeaLink Marine & Tourism CEO “The Clontarf Foundation provides an outstanding opportunity for us to engage purposefully creating pathways for young men in these communities to thrive.” commented: “SeaLink’s involvement enables us to offer our students real-world opportunities from worksite visits to employment forums and even job placements within SeaLink’s diverse business units career opportunities and destinations all around Australia The synergy between our organisations is evident we can make a significant and meaningful impact to the lives of our students.” The partnership has already yielded positive results with Clontarf Academy students working within the SeaLink’s South Australia and Northern Territory operators “These real-life success stories are just the beginning as the collaboration between the Clontarf Foundation and SeaLink Marine & Tourism promises to create even more opportunities for young men across Australia,” Gauci added SeaLink Marine & Tourism and the Clontarf Foundation aim to create lasting change providing the support and opportunities needed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth realise their potential SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s parent company proudly launched the company’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) It marked the significant step in the organisation’s commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The Road Safety Commission's partnership with the Clontarf Foundation is supporting young Aboriginal men (years 10 - 12) to get their learner’s permits and driver’s licences and become independent 47 students in years 11-12 from schools across Perth took part in a Driving Risk Management course that focused on the importance of driving safely and responsibly.  had achieved his driver’s licence only the day before.  he may have never achieved his driver's licence if it had not been for the program which provided free access to experienced driving instructors Riley learned that listening to relaxing music helped to calm his nerves and allowed him to focus and have a better understanding of his surroundings while driving He passed his practical test on his fourth attempt.  Riley’s first feeling after getting his licence was relief followed by happiness knowing he could now visit his family in Midland and Ellenbrook and improve his social life.  'Parents polled about the L-2-P program all agreed that without the program their child would probably not have his licence,' said the Road Safety Commission’s Manager of Community Initiatives Stacey Coppack.  Clontarf L-2-P graduate Leo said that being 18 years old and not being on your P’s would be a bit miserable Achieving his driver’s licence meant that he could get to sports training and his job at Woolies He could also become the Uber for his family and take his mates to school.  Other students participating in the course said they looked forward to going on dates They agreed that a driver’s licence would improve their job prospects and felt proud to be role models for other young Aboriginal men learning to drive.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are more likely to die or suffer serious injury because of vehicle crashes compared to other Australians A 2021 NACCHO submission found that First Nations people are 2.7 times more likely to die and 1.4 times more likely to suffer serious injury in vehicle crashes than other Australians.  'I am very proud of the Commission’s partnership with Clontarf Foundation and the role it plays not only helping to make more journeys safe but helping to unlock education and employment opportunities,' Stacey said.  The total investment over the life of the project partnership from 1 June 2021 to 30 June 2025 is $555,000.  Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead. The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. Clontarf finished the Energia All-Ireland League regular season on top of Division 1A by overtaking St Mary’s with a 47-19 win over the latter at Castle Avenue to secure a home semi-final in a fortnight’s time. The visitors, already assured of a home semi-final, fielded a somewhat weakened side to allow key players a respite. Leading 19-14 at half-time, Clontarf pulled clear with four second-half tries and will now host Lansdowne on April 19th, while St Mary’s will welcome the champions Cork Constitution to Templeville Road. Con completed their regular season campaign by sharing 14 tries with Terenure in an entertaining 47-45 win at Temple Hill in a repeat of last year’s final. Centre Ethan Reilly scored four tries for a Terenure side which was playing its first dead rubber in four seasons, in what was also Seán Skehan’s final game as head coach after the most successful era in the club’s history to date. Lansdowne warmed up for the playoffs by dipping deep into their squad for a 26-13 home win over relegated Garryowen, and their only defeat in their last nine games was a 49-46 loss at Castle Avenue to the last kick of the game. A UCD side featuring eight players on Leinster’s books, including four who played in the province’s win over the Sharks in Durban a week previously, preserved their 1A status with a 40-10 win at Young Munster. They were also indebted to City of Armagh’s somewhat surprising 29-24 loss at home to Ballynahinch. City of Armagh now host UCC in next week’s 1A/1B promotion/relegation semi-finals after the students climbed above Old Wesley with a 38-5 win over 1B champions Old Belvedere. Old Wesley missed out after a 40-28 defeat to Blackrock, who next week visit Nenagh Ormond in the other semi-final. Shannon suffered back-to-back relegations despite a 66-12 win at home to Queen’s, while Highfield avoided a relegation playoff with a 43-42 bonus-point win at Naas, while Trinity were restricted to two tries in their 20-7 win at home to Nenagh. Trinity will now host Greystones in the 1B/2A semi-finals after the latter edged out Corinthians on points difference (+169 to +159) thanks to a 15-13 win in Navan, while the Galway club were frustratingly one try short of a bonus point in their 19-12 win at home to Ballymena. Cashel will host Barnhall in the other semi-final. Navan will host Galwegians in the 2A/2B semi-finals after the latter overtook UL Bohemians on the final day thanks to a 39-7 win in Skerries and Sligo’s 12-8 win over the Limerick club. Sligo thus finished above Skerries in the relegation playoff spot on points difference. Dungannon host Clogher Valley in the other semi-final. Enniscorthy pipped Midleton to the Division 2C title with a 29-26 win away to Belfast Harlequins, while the Cork side were losing 26-24 away to Monkstown. Midleton must now refocus in hosting Dolphin in the 2B/2C playoffs, while Skerries host Ballyclare in the other semi-final. Division 1A/1B promotion/relegation: City of Armagh v UCC; Nenagh Ormond v Blackrock College. Division 1B/2A promotion/relegation: Dublin University v Greystones; Cashel v Barnhall. Division 2A/2B promotion/relegation: Navan v Galwegians; Dungannon v Clogher Valley. Division 2B/2C promotion/relegation: Skerries v Ballyclare; Midleton v Dolphin. Division 1A: Clontarf v Lansdowne; St Mary’s v Cork Constitution. Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times Triple Eight completes Indigenous livery fieldSupercars13 JunThe full field of Indigenous Round liveries have been unveiled4 mins by James Pavey2024 Indigenous Round liveriesLivery Reveal2024 Livery Launches...Triple Eight completes Indigenous livery field Gunnedah’s Clontarf Academy behind Triple Eight livery The full field of Indigenous Round liveries have been unveiled with Red Bull Ampol Racing uncovering its Darwin look designed by students of Gunnedah’s Clontarf Academy The Clontarf Foundation has been a longstanding community partner of Triple Eight's co-naming right’s partner The Foundation operates to improve the education and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through academies in schools across Australia is one of the most recently established of the 160 Clontarf Foundation academies around Australia the Academy supports 95 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through the program which encourages them to participate in education The artwork on the Broc Feeney and Will Brown Chevrolets is named ‘The Journey of the Driver,’ and was created by the students to describe the life of a Red Bull Ampol Racing driver Red Bull Ampol Racing will also sell a limited-edition collection of Darwin merchandise which features the artwork with 10 percent of sales from every item sold being donated to the Clontarf Foundation Merchandise will be available both online and at the team’s track store in Darwin “What an incredible design this group of school mates from Gunnedah’s Clontarf Academy have put together for our Red Bull Ampol Racing cars,” Triple Eight boss Jamie Whincup said "I’m blown away by the talent they’ve shown and the amazing story this artwork represents I’m so thankful that all our major partners continue to support Supercars’ Indigenous round and let us represent their brands through this unique livery “To have the Clontarf students travel to Darwin with the team many of them not having been on a plane before I commend Ampol for making this happen and congratulate them on their continued partnership with the Clontarf Foundation I want to acknowledge the guys and girls back at Triple Eight for their hard work putting three spectacular cars together It certainly isn’t an easy task to prepare and re-wrap three cars and their respective spare panels in a short period of time said: “I saw a sneak peak of the design a few weeks ago and it looked great but to be able to see the actual cars with the artwork that we designed will be really special "We’re from a small town and we don’t get to go to large events like the Supercars let alone be able to travel to Darwin “One of the best things is being able to share this with the other academy members They’re all so excited to see some car racing meet the drivers and hopefully the team can get a win or two “It’s an amazing opportunity for us and we really appreciate everything that Ampol and the wider Red Bull Ampol Racing team have organised.” Ampol and the Clontarf Foundation have together championed improved education outcomes of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men "We are proud to have Clontarf representation once again at the upcoming Darwin Triple Crown represented by the Gunnedah Academy who have provided the stunning 'The Journey of the Driver' Indigenous livery design for the Red Bull Ampol Racing team "The Gunnedah students will also experience the Supercars race firsthand connect with the local land and culture of the Larrakia people and meet local Clontarf academies.” The artwork on the cars is named ‘The Journey of the Driver,’ and was created by the students to describe the life of a Red Bull Ampol Racing driver The centre circles symbolised by the U shapes are a meeting place this represents the drivers and the extended crew The four corners with striped dots represent the many roads/tracks the driver races on throughout their career two of Irish Rugby's blue bloods are left standing Cork Constitution and Clontarf will contest the men’s Energia All-Ireland League final emerging from the fog of what has been the most competitive Division 1A season in recent memory the pair have been standard bearers in the league in the last decade a Joey Carbery-inspired Tarf got the better of Con in the final at the Aviva only for the Cork side to gain revenge the following year and they would go on to win again when the pair met in the 2019 final It’s 19 years since a team have last retained the Division 1A title dating back to Shannon’s three-in-a-row between 2004 and 2006 In 2015 and 2023 Clontarf saw their back-to-back bids fall short in the final while Con lost to Lansdowne in 2018 when they were looking to retain their crown Jonny Holland’s side inflicted the same fate on then-defending champions Terenure "You can't shy away from that aspect of it And we’re definitely aware of it," Cork Con captain Dave Hyland told RTE Sport this week of their bid to break that losing run of defending champions in the final but the focus for us is just winning this one in front of us." When Con won their seventh AIL title last year they did so in remarkable fashion against Terenure in front of a record Aviva finals crowd of just under 8,000 people surviving a red card for second row John Forde "We were down to 12 players at one stage for around five minutes or so I think everyone dug deep and there were massive performances across the board to get over the line Such a buzz coming down on the bus and then coming back to the bar and it was packed "You’re up on the lads shoulders with the cup in your hands Getting back to the final this year has been no easy feat Con had won just three matches but six wins in a row in the middle third of the campaign saw them stay in contention for the play-offs the odds were still stacked against them with an away semi-final against this season’s surprise package St Mary’s Con held Mary’s to just one try to win an arm-wrestle 16-8 becoming the first side to win an away semi-final since they had done so in 2018 they’re such a good attacking side with so many threats and I thought we dealt with that really well and contained them as much as we could I’m really proud of the lads in terms of the defence," Hyland says of last Saturday’s win at Templeville Road there has generally been a breakaway group of two of three clubs leading the way but the table has been far more congested this season who had been in each of the last three finals beat both Clontarf and Con in the regular season but missed out on the play-offs altogether their near neighbours Mary’s muscled in on the play-offs scoring a league-high 549 points in the regular season a remarkable feat in itself for the Dublin side who were newly promoted from 1B Add in Lansdowne’s brilliant for in the second half of the season six of the league’s 10 teams were in the play-off mix heading into the final two or three weeks "I think with the calibre of coaches and recent professionals who are coaching in the AIL it is certainly raising the standard," Clontarf head coach Andy Wood says of the current state of the club game who has coached the Dublin side to all three of their titles has been involved in the AIL as a player and coach for close to 25 years and says the quality of the product has never been better so you can see any game from any squad across AIL 1A and I think that’s certainly helped raise standards "We've got Cian Healy in leading our forwards and a bit of work in contact and the scrum the mechanics and technicalities behind it "Improvements have been pretty constant but I guess the stage we’re at now it that it’s as good as it’s been It’s pretty exciting and I’m privileged to be at it for as long as I have been." Having lost away to Con in the semi-finals last season despite losing veterans Matt D’Arcy and Tony Ryan who returned to professional rugby with Connacht Even in what’s arguably been the most competitive season in recent history Wood’s [below] side topped the regular season with 14 wins although that does undersell what’s been a dramatic campaign Including their nail-biting semi-final win against Lansdowne last week seven of Tarf’s wins this season have been by seven or fewer points two of which came against this week's opponents On five occasions they've won by scoring with the final play of the game "I think the league has been pretty tight this year We grew confidence with a few of those tight results that went our way and it sort of built there’s a bit of good fortune that has to go your way that collective understanding that's built up through some of those close encounters "I guess that belief and understanding stood to us towards the end The experience of coming on top in a few tight games I would suggest that stood to us," Wood added And the New Zealander is prepared for an equally close game on Sunday as he looks to bring a fourth title back to Castle Avenue "We’ve got a huge amount of respect for Con and what they do year after year come for a fight and we’ll be ready for that The run-kick-pass; they have an array of options from 10 and allied to a bit of physicality both sides of the ball Listen to the RTÉ Rugby podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. 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Cork Constitution are defending champions after defeating Terenure in last year\u0027s final \u003Cp\u003ECork Constitution captain David Hyland, centre, celebrates with teammates after defeating Terenure in last year\u0027s final\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EClontarf last won the league in 2022\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EIreland and Leinster prop Cian Healy has been part of the Clontarf coaching team this year\u003C/p\u003E The detached five-bed home of the former Dublin lord mayor Nial Ring has been placed on the market with a guide price of €2.75 million The house was the subject of several recent High Court actions Attempts to contact Mr Ring were met with no response A receiver appointed in November 2022 on behalf of a finance company in Northern Ireland finally took possession of the property at the end of March Companies Registration Office filings show and the property was placed on the market this week The house is a detached double-fronted Victorian house with three reception rooms and sits on one-third of an acre of landscaped gardens The 390sq m property was bought by Mr Ring and his wife in 2006 from members of the well-known Belton family The house was the subject of a 2017 Circuit Court possession order in favour of Bank of Ireland but this was appealed with the court told the source of the almost €1 million used to settle the case could not be disclosed for data protection reasons Calvet Properties Ltd bought the house from the Rings with the Property Price Register showing the property changed ownership for €2.5 million according to the Companies Registration Office [ Receiver settles case against former Dublin Lord Mayor Nial Ring and his wifeOpens in new window ] A month after Calvet bought the house, a mortgage against the property was registered by Business Capital and Finance (PC) Ltd, a Belfast-based company owned by Gareth Graham, a nonbank lender to small businesses. In November 2022 receiver Mícheál Leydon, of Outlook accountants, Dublin, was appointed to Calvet by the Belfast company, and the following month Mr Leydon initiated High Court proceedings against the Rings. Then, in October of last year, Ms Ring initiated proceedings against her husband and Calvet. All of the proceedings were then settled and no details of the settlement agreement disclosed. A former member of Fianna Fáil and associate of former taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Mr Ring was a long-time member of the board of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and has been involved in a range of business activities over the years. He has been an independent member of Dublin City Council since 2009, representing the north inner city. During the Covid pandemic, Mr Ring, his sons Stephen and Darragh, and his long-time business partner Liam McGrattan, were found upstairs in the Ref pub, in Ballybough, Dublin 3, during the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the disease, and charged with having left their homes without reasonable excuse. Mr Ring and Mr McGrattan – the owner of the pub – brought High Court proceedings challenging the restrictions. The challenge was dismissed in May of last year. Earlier this month both men pleaded guilty in the Dublin District Court to breaching the regulations and the case was then adjourned to a later date. Colm Keena is an Irish Times journalist. He was previously legal-affairs correspondent and public-affairs correspondent Clontarf's Hugh Cooney scores a try despite the tackle from Cork Con's David Hyland during the Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A final at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile It was 14-12 to Cork Constitution as the second half kicked off but it was an act of defence that was the turning point in Clontarf’s Energia AIL Division 1A final comeback victory. Shortly before Conor Kelly’s penalty put Andy Wood’s side ahead, Cork Con winger Matthew Bowen looked certain to make it a nine-point lead for the double-chasing side until Hugh Cooney put his experience with the Leinster set-up to good use and produced a brilliant cover tackle right in front of the raucous Clontarf support. Terenure host Clontarf at Lakelands Park in a reprise of the Energia All-Ireland League finals of 2022 and 2023 with the stakes as high as they’ve been for most of their 10 meetings over the past three seasons a point behind neighbours Clontarf and champions Cork Con as is usually the case when two sides become overly familiar there is not much love lost between this pair Listen | 36:31In what is also Terenure’s third annual charity match in aid of Childline and the Children’s Health Foundation, somewhat typical of a wildly unpredictable Division 1A, the home side won 28-10 at Castle Avenue in round four, with Jordan Coughlan in inspired form against his one-time club. Yet on a line through recent meetings with City of Armagh, a vengeful Clontarf would be strong favourites, having won 41-7 away to the Ulster side a week ago in their rearranged match in hand to return to the top of the table, while Terenure lost there a week previously. Con host Lansdowne, who like Ballynahinch sit just six points off the play-offs and remain very much in the picture, in another hugely significant clash. Lansdowne beat Con 27-10 earlier this season, albeit Con’s nine-game unbeaten run came to an end with a dramatic 15-13 loss in Clontarf a fortnight ago. Harry O’Riordan, part of Con’s AIL-winning team last season, is on the bench for Lansdowne. Bobby Sheehan reverts to hooker in a strong-looking UCD team, which also features Ben Brownlee and Ruben Moloney, sitting in the relegation play-off spot. They host City of Armagh, who are seven points above them, in a pivotal tussle in Belfield. Men’s Division 1A: Ballynahinch v Young Munster, Ballymacarn Park; Cork Constitution v Lansdowne, Temple Hill (Live on IrishRugby+); Garryowen v St Mary’s College, Dooradoyle; Terenure College v Clontarf, Lakelands; UCD v City of Armagh, Belfield. Division 1B: Highfield v Blackrock College, Woodleigh Park; Old Belvedere v Nenagh Ormond, Ollie Campbell Park; Old Wesley v Naas, Energia Park; Queens v Dublin University, Dub Lane; Shannon v UCC, Thomond Park. Division 2A: Ballymena v Cashel, Eaton Park; Buccaneers v Banbrdige, Dubarry Park; Greystones v MU Barnhall, Dr Hickey Park; Navan v Instonians, Balreask Old; Old Crescent v Galway Corinthians, Takumi Park. Division 2B: UL Bohemian v Clogher Valley, Annacotty (1.30pm); Dunagnnon v Rainey, Stevenson Park; Galwegians v Wanderers, Crowley Park; Malahide v Skerries, Estuary Road; Malone v Sligo, Hamilton Park. Division 2C: Bruff v Ballyclare, Kilballyowen Park; Clonmel v Monkstown, Ardgaoithe; Midleton v Enniscorthy, Towns Park; Omagh Academicals v Belfast Harlequins, Thomas Mellon Playing Fields; Tullamore v Dolphin, Spollanstown. Women’s Division (all matches Saturday, 5pm): Blackrock College v Wicklow, Stradbrook; Old Belvedere v Ballincollig, Ollie Campbell Park; Suttonians v Railway Union, JJ McDowell Memorial Grounds; Tullow v Galwegians, The Black Gates; UL Bohemian v Cooke, UL4G. spiritual bankruptcy and high-thread-count death – wrapped its third season I find myself trying to fill the mildly deranged void it left behind Not with a yoga retreat or a tattooed Russian the post-spa meal Victoria Ratliff orders in strangled Thai in episode two: coconut seafood soup I do what any hankering fan would – I try to eat my way back in Which is how I end up at Chob Thai in Clontarf ordering half the same dishes from a jade-green velour-covered seat The waiter gently suggests we order two “just-created” specials from dishes they are filming for the restaurant’s social channels banana leaves peeled back like a luxury facial and sake – arrives with half a passion fruit bobbing in the foam and filled with Cointreau like a juicy baptismal font Tom Kha with king prawn (€13.50) – the very one Victoria ordered in White Lotus The broth is piping hot – commendable – but otherwise mute There are mushrooms and a large chunk of galangal and that sweet-sour-hot see-saw you ride until your lips tingle the pork skewers (€13.50) – well-marinated skewered with intent and served with a soft Just like you’d get on a Bangkok street corner Like the chef did a postgrad in vegetable origami These crisp little monarchs perch on undressed leaves [ Masti by Chaska takeaway review: Solid individual flavours at Indian group’s D4 outpostOpens in new window ] The hot pot of scallops and jumbo prawns with glass noodles (€32.50) arrives in a metal dish – hissing joyfully. But once the fog clears, what’s left is a puddle of bland ambition. There are three scallops – pale, vaguely marine – and three prawns, impressively plump but entirely devoid of flavour. The noodles are sweet, slick and soulless. And there, beside it, another butterfly carrot perched on salad leaves, once again, unbothered by even a suggestion of dressing. We ask for dessert. And then wait. And wait. Eventually, a server appears with kanom tuay (€12) – made from rice flour, mung beans, palm sugar and coconut milk. The warm mochi is sprinkled with shredded coconut, with a coconut cream sauce to the side, topped with sesame seeds and sugar. Strawberries, blueberries and three pansies add colour – if not much flavour. Dinner for two with a cocktail and two beers was €129.50. The verdict A karmic misfire with prices far punchier than the food. Food provenance Pork and chicken, not free-range, Doyle’s Meats; Indian farmed prawns; Greek-farmed sea bass; scallops, Wrights of Marino; and herbs, Asia Market. Vegetarian options All dishes can be prepared for vegetarians and vegans, using tofu instead of meat. Wheelchair access No accessible room or toilet. Music Lo-fi tracks for background listening. Corinna Hardgrave, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes a weekly restaurant column Clontarf have certainly mastered the art of Houdini-like escapes this season. The Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A leaders only took the lead in Terenure for the first time with the last kick of the game, which is the fifth occasion in this campaign they’ve won a match with the final play. Terenure dominated the first hour and led through Jordan Coughlan’s seventh try of the season against his former club and their Kerry-born former Glenstal and Trinity full-back Aran Egan, who converted his own try from the touchline. Listen | 37:47Leading 12-0, Terenure were held up over the line, by which point Clontarf hadn’t fired a shot. But a procession of penalties against Terenure and a failure to exit effectively led to Clontarf going to the corner several times. Their trademark power plays led to tries by hooker Dylan Donnellan (his tenth of the season), Conor Kelly and replacement hooker Barry Gray, which was awarded by the touch judge seven minutes into overtime, after a contentious penalty and yellow card against Terenure captain Luke Clohessy. Having missed his previous two, up stepped Kelly, the Division’s leading scorer, to land a difficult conversion to take his seasonal tally to 164. Terenure’s third annual charity match in aid of Childline by ISPCC and the Children’s Health Foundation raised in excess of €27,000. With a fortnight’s break before the three-game run-in, Clontarf lead the way on 56 points, with St Mary’s (563) second after they ran in ten tries in a 64-22 win away to relegation-bound Garryowen. Mark Fogarty’s hat-trick took his tally to 14. Terenure did move above Constitution on points difference on 48 points but Lansdowne, the division’s in-form team, moved to within two points of the play-offs thanks to a 28-12, bonus point win at Temple Hill before hosting Terenure next time out. Lansdowne’s aggressive defence disrupted Con and they also stole four lineouts in their own 22. Barry Fitzpatrick scored in the second minute and after Peter Sullivan finished of a good move, Con centre Sean French scored his seventh of the season. But Rob Hedderman scored against his former club before Sullivan intercepted James Taylor’s pass early in the second half to render George Good’s late try academic. Ballynahinch are alongside Lansdowne on 46 points after a 28-14 bonus point win at home to Young Munster featuring a brace of tries by Ulster winger Zac Ward. UCD’s 29-21 win over City of Armagh, Bobby Sheehan scoring his tenth of the season and one of the students’ five tries, moved them to within two points of the Ulster side in their battle to avoid a relegation play-off. Old Belvedere sealed their return to the top-flight with a 34-22 win over second-placed Nenagh Ormond at Ollie Campbell Park, their 12th in a row. Instonians took another step towards a fourth successive promotion with a 19-12 win at Navan, while Cashel (31-13 at Ballymena), Barnhall (34-33 at Greystones and Corinthians (22-17 at Greystones) maintained their pursuit of the play-offs. Another sizeable crowd is expected at Lakelands Park on Saturday when Terenure and Clontarf renew a rivalry dubbed “the new classico” after back-to-back clashes in the Energia All-Ireland League finals of three and two seasons ago The two Dublin clubs meet for a 10th time in the AIL over the last four seasons with both sides on course to reach the semi-finals for the fourth season running With just four rounds remaining Clontarf lead the table on 52 points who are six points clear of the chasing Lansdowne and Ballynahinch in the scramble for the playoffs and coveted home semi-finals It’s one to look forward to,” says Terenure prop Adam Tuite for whom this will be an additionally significant day In recognition of the support given to the Tuite family by the children’s hospital the Terenure prop took part in an annual fundraising charity called “the Freezebury Challenge” in 2020 Swimmers endured the cold waters of rivers lakes and seas in and around Ireland every day in February for at least one minute on the first of the month through to swimming for at least 28 minutes on the 28th Tuite helped raise €60,000 over three years on foot of which the long-serving Terenure scrumhalf Alan Bennie – whose parents come to most home games in Lakelands Park from Scotland – and some of his team-mates organised a charity match in aid of the same causes when the club hosted Lansdowne two seasons ago This involved auctioning a set of one-off replica white jerseys with space for local businesses to pay for advertisements Terenure wore the jerseys against Lansdowne (with the named charities on each sleeve Replica purple jerseys will be auctioned again on Saturday along with collection buckets and an online collection for those who cannot make it to Lakelands Park “I can’t take too much credit,” Tuite insists “Alan Bennie started it when putting a group of people together and is the main driver while a lot of people in the club contribute an incredible amount of work to it as well But we’re hoping to surpass last year’s total “It’s so cool that the club supports this charity game and it means the world to me sister Laura and extended family will be among the crowd in Lakelands Park started playing mini rugby with the club from the age of “four or five” but he remained fairly casual about the game until his final two years in school at Terenure College He then began playing at under-20 level with the club in 2017 “The club were there for me in tough times and I can’t stress how lucky I have been to play for the club in this era,” he says in recognition of what has been the most successful Terenure had never reached the final before 2022 but have now done so three times in a row including the breakthrough triumph of 2023 Terenure did beat Clontarf in round four by 28-10 in Castle Avenue but on foot of Chris Cosgrave following Harrison Brewer to a Japanese club rugby as a medical joker and Conor Phillips rejoining the Ireland Sevens squad their seven-match unbeaten run came to an end two weeks ago away to City of Armagh Terenure’s need is more acute this Saturday “It’s been frustrating but we know where we’ve been going wrong and we know we can fix things and looking at the table we know we need to do that,” says Tuite Clontarf returned to the top of the table last Saturday by winning 41-7 away to City of Armagh in their rearranged game “These are the games you train for and want to play in,” says Tuite “Our meetings are always fairly full-blooded You know you’ve been in a match after playing Clontarf.” You can donate to Terenure College RFC Charity Day 2025 here. The latest update is out from Clontarf Energy ( (GB:CLON) ) Clontarf Energy PLC has announced a change in the voting rights held by M Warner who now holds a 10.28% stake in the company This change in voting rights could potentially impact the company’s decision-making processes and influence its strategic direction given the increased stake held by M Warner Learn more about CLON stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue The latest update is out from Clontarf Energy ( (GB:CLON) ) Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue The latest update is out from Clontarf Energy ( ($GB:CLON) ) Clontarf players celebrate with the cup after the Energia All-Ireland League Men's Division 1A final The AIL trophy is on it’s way to Castle Avenue as a Hugh Cooney-inspired Clontarf beat Cork Constitution in a tense final at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening The game was at a standstill until a bit of brilliance from Cooney broke the deadlock The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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