Na Fianna kept their title defence ambitions intact as they overcame Ballyboden St Enda’s by eighteen points in their Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship quarter-final at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon playing against the stiff breeze initially led by 1-11 to 1-10 by the interval with AJ Murphy’s 19th minute goal cancelled out by Boden’s David Gleeson with the last action of the half The contest remained competitive right up until the 50th minute before Colin Currie and Ciaran Stacey netted with a minute of each other and Jonno Tracey converted a 56th minute penalty to complete their resounding win There was almost a dramatic start to events as Paul Ryan burst down on goal in the opening minute but his low shot lacked sufficient accuracy as Jonno Tracey blocked with a fair degree of comfort Na Fianna availed of that let-off to open the scoring through a 2nd minute free from Colin Currie but St Enda’s replied through a brace of Niall Ryan points to take the lead by the 5th minute Gleeson doubled the St Enda’s lead soon after but with the strong breeze at their backs they failed to take full advantage as their opponents began to dictate matters Delightful points by Gavin King and Ciaran Stacey saw Na Fianna back on level terms by the 11th minute and they continued to impress through further scores by AJ Murphy and Colin Currie (free) Gleeson added a solo score to briefly stall Na Fianna’s momentum but Boden proved powerless to prevent the holders from netting in the 19th minute as Joe Kavanagh regained possession to feed Murphy for an emphatic finish from eight yards Ballyboden’s response to this body blow was to string together the next three scores through Simon Lambert (free) Paul Ryan (free) and Jack Lambert as they improved their striking from distance Jack Lambert began to revel in the generous amounts of space afforded to him as he popped over two further points but King did likewise at the opposite end to push Na Fianna four points clear approaching the break There was one final twist to the half as Na Fianna’s full-back line misjudged a delivery from deep and Gleeson was hand to scoop a sublime finish over Tracey leaving his team trailing by the bare minimum at half-time Early scores in the second-half from Colin Currie and Stacey saw Na Fianna limit the damage of that concession but Boden continued to stay in contention with Paul Ryan and the influential Gleeson on target Na Fianna began to click through the gears as they fired over four points in quick succession through Murphy King and Seán Currie to move five points clear by the 40th minute Ballyboden substitutes Timmy Hammersley and Kevin Desmond made positive impacts upon their introduction with excellent scores into the breeze but the contest seemed to be drifting away from them despite their battling display That impression was confirmed as Na Fianna pounced for two goals inside a minute with Currie beating Finn McGarry at his near post in the 50th minute before Stacey unleashed a rocket into the top corner to cement his team’s progression to the last four St Enda’s continued to unravel as they conceded a penalty in the 56th minute that Tracey fired home and while Desmond netted three minutes later it failed to dampen Na Fianna’s positivity by the final whistle Scorers – Na Fianna: C Currie 1-7 (0-6f); C Stacey 1-4; AJ Murphy 1-2; G King (1 sideline) S Currie (2f) 0-4 each; J Tracey 1-0 (pen); B Ryan J Meagher 0-2 each; W Wheatley 0-1.Ballyboden St Enda’s: D Gleeson 1-4; K Desmond 1-1; J Lambert 0-3; P Ryan (1f Ballyboden St Enda’s: F McGarry; L Mulligan-Lynch © Copyright Dublin GAA Board, Parnell Park, Donnycarney, Dublin 5. Made by Together Digital RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Uisce Éireann has planted over 1400 additional trees at the recently upgraded Ballyboden Water Treatment Plant to protect and enhance biodiversity on site working in partnership with Dublin City Council recently completed works to upgrade the Ballyboden Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Ballyboden Water Treatment Plant supplies treated water to customers in Dublin City Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin County Uisce Éireann recognises the urgent need to increase and accelerate efforts to halt the decline of biodiversity We are committed to building infrastructure that protects and As part of the Uisce Éireann Biodiversity Action Plan over 1400 additional trees were recently planted on the grounds of the water treatment plant to enhance and protect biodiversity on the site This upgrade of the water treatment plant and reservoir eliminated any potential re-contamination of the treated water improvements were made to the disinfection process to reduce water quality risks to a minimum Providing sustainable water and wastewater services relies on a natural and biodiverse ecosystem This places biodiversity at the core of Uisce Éireann's business The benefits of biodiversity are clear when it comes to protecting the quality of our drinking water and providing wetland-based wastewater treatment that all our sites and activities interact with ecosystems and there are many more benefits noted that prior to the construction of the Reservoir he and his crew were tasked with keeping bird life away from the open treated water Reservoir.  "Now we are in a position to encourage bird and plant life in and around the old pond which is an attenuation area with regular visits from Herons The grass cutting routine is careful to promote designated areas of wildness It is a good place to work with attractive views We regularly see foxes and sometimes at night we even spot badgers" The actions undertaken in Ballyboden Water Treatment Plant as part of Uisce Éireann's Biodiversity Action Plan will enhance biodiversity and enhance aesthetics of the boundary screening while ensuring no net loss of biodiversity Check out some images that were recently captured on site: Uisce Éireann is a designated activity company Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG Dublin senior football championship quarter-finals KILMACUD CROKES 1-17 BALLYBODEN ST ENDA'S 0-13 Galway star Shane Walsh made an impressive return to action as four-in-a-row chasing Kilmacud Crokes braved a bout of extra-time to secure their Dublin SFC semi-final place Three points ahead with five minutes remaining in normal time Crokes were reeled in and taken to extra-time by three Daire Sweeney points in a row for 'Boden experience and superior conditioning of the Leinster champions came to the fore in extra-time as Robbie Brennan's crew outscored 'Boden by 1-4 to no score who hadn't played since lining out for Galway in July's All-Ireland final against Armagh late goal as 'Boden pushed up and were punished on the break Walsh finished with 1-4 in total while Dublin attacker Paul Mannion scored 0-4 beaten in last year's final by Crokes gave it all they had but their challenge fizzled out in extra-time and they lost both Michael O'Gara and Colm Basquel to red cards in the additional 20 minutes Crokes had Rory O'Carroll sent off for a second yellow card in extra-tie too The draw immediately afterwards for the Go-Ahead Dublin SFC semi-finals pitted Crokes against Na Fianna and Cuala against Ballymun Kickhams Tom Gray's Na Fianna beat Clontarf 1-20 to 1-15 in today's earlier quarter-final at Parnell Park while Cuala beat Castleknock 2-13 to 1-10 there and Ballymun beat St Vincent's 0-10 to 1-5 Crokes relinquished their proud perfect record in Dublin SFC group games when they drew with Thomas Davis in their final Group 4 encounter they'd won all 20 group games they'd played since the straight knock-out format was done away with in 2018 But they weren't beaten either and the point they gained at O'Toole Park ensured they topped their table again had to bounce back from their opening round loss to Ballymun Kickhams with defeats of St Sylvesters and Ballinteer St Johns Crokes weren't overly impressive against Thomas Davis but started brightly here notching the game's first two points in the opening 90 seconds The returning Walsh and Mannion grabbed those scores and Crokes were 0-5 to 0-1 to the good after the opening quarter They needed to make more of their dominance though and a couple of Walsh wides allied to a great save from 'Boden goalkeeper Hugh O'Sullivan from a Dara Mullin shot Ballyboden were better in the second quarter outscoring Crokes by 0-4 to 0-3 in that period to leave just three points in at half-time Basquel was 'Boden's chief threat scoring three first-half points and drawing three big fouls none of which drew a sanction to his dismay Kenny Naughton's side kept the pressure on after the break and got it back to a one-point game with 15 minutes remaining Basquel was up to five points for the day at that stage and made it a neat half dozen with a 49th minute point from a free Crokes got the margin out to three again and with five minutes remaining it looked as if they'd weathered the storm and would pilfer a narrow win with a typically business-like performance But the excellent Sweeney had other ideas and reeled off three points between the 55th and 59th minutes to force extra-time at 0-13 apiece Walsh and goalkeeper Devon Burns had 63rd and 65th minute chances to win it for Crokes but couldn't convert Basquel had a stoppage time opportunity for 'Boden too but couldn't convert and the All-Star's day got even worse in extra-time when he saw red along with the two other players Kilmacud Crokes scorers: Shane Walsh 1-4 (0-2f) Ballyboden St Endas scorers: Colm Basquel 0-6 (0-4f) Kilmacud Crokes: Devon Burns; Dan O'Brien Subs: Shane Cunningham for O'Connor (42) Ballyboden St Endas: Hugh O'Sullivan; Evan Nugent Subs: Michael O'Gara for O'Donoghue (43) Official Sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Official Sponsors of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship Ballyboden St Enda's duo Hannah Byrne (left) and Hannah Leddy The start of the Go-Ahead Dublin Senior 1 Camogie Championship The blue and white sideline flags gently fluttered in the breeze The pitch surrounds were packed with advertising Danny Griffin has turned every spare inch into Boden gold There was a queue for George Clooney’s Gold Blend at the Coffee Dock In a theatre that has seen many joyous days Sacks full of silver have come through the gates Bonfires have been lit on the Firhouse Road there’s a picture of Darragh Nelson holding up the Andy Merrigan Cup in Croke Park Boden’s dramatic semi-final victory over Clonmel Commercials in Portlaoise that year was one of Fintan Walsh’s favourite memories Fintan could remember walking these lands when it was a meadow It was the industry and vision of people like Fintan that turned Boden’s dreams to concrete He won the Dublin Senior Football Championship with Erin’s Hope in 1956 He won Railway Cup football medals with Leinster He was selected on the Laois Football Team of the Millennium He once remarked: "Darragh Nelson’s equalising point in that All-Ireland semi-final in Portlaoise was a real heart-warmer “And it brought a smile to my face when I saw hundreds of boys and girls racing onto the pitch to congratulate their heroes after Boden had won in the extra-time “I thought back to the empty fields to where the clubhouse now stands And all the joy and goodness the club has brought to so many.” A scattering of fallen leaves confirmed that school is back Maurice Grehan’s video camera captured every spin of the sliotars – white and yellow When the electronic scoreboard had finished its duty the result read: Ballyboden St Enda’s 1-13; Na Fianna 1-7 who guided Boden to five senior camogie championships in a row Eve O’Brien has played many a fine game for Dublin Elaine O’Meara has also represented the Dubs with distinction He spent two years as Boden’s coaching supremo with the applause of all ringing in his ears he’ll still be giving his time to the club The approach of the home side would have impressed him And a parcel of second half points took them home Leonie Power and Hollyn Kennedy were among those who displayed their finishing ability Hannah Leddy and Hannah Byrne put in honest shifts Full credit to the referee (Fergal McDonagh) “We couldn’t fault the work-rate of our players Orla Gray delivered a first-class performance She made an outstanding high catch wide right in the second half as Na Fianna attacked the scoreboard end She held off a couple of challenges before she was halted Elyse Jamieson Murphy also took the game to Boden So often in the right place to close a door and open a window One of her surging bursts set up a point for Anna Thornton Her shot from distance in the 20th minute brought a goal Emma Moran set up Áine Rafter for Boden’s goal They had been level twice in the first half Boden built up a three-point advantage in the second period But splendid strikes from Free and Thornton brought it back to a point “It’s always a boost when you get a win in your first fixture in the Championship,” noted Eoin Reid “But we’ll recover now because the games come thick and fast on Sunday and then home to Ballinteer St John’s defeating Ballinteer St John’s in Marlay Park memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one BALLYBODEN St Enda’s GAA Club has received planning permission from South Dublin County Council for the development of a single-storey extension of 130.95 sq m with fully retractable roof above Based on Firhouse Road the development will create an internal / external terrace with small serving area for snacks teas and coffees and seating area for the use by the club members of the Ballyboden St The development will also allow for the reorganisation of the car park as well as the provision of additional bicycle parking spaces CLONDALKIN Rugby Club senior men’s team had plenty to shout about when they claimed the Leinster League Division Two A title. 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Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday Match tickets are now available for the Dublin Under 21 A Football Final The game takes place on Saturday 14th December at O'Toole Park (2pm) Na Fianna v Ballyboden St Endas (2pm) Ballyboden St Enda’s claimed the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Under 21 ‘A’ Football Championship title as they accounted for Na Fianna by 1-13 to 0-6 at O’Toole Park on Saturday afternoon The final margin of victory was an accurate barometer of the control that Boden exerted for the large part as they assumed command in the second quarter and rarely looked troubled from that juncture The win secured a second successive crown for the Firhouse Road outfit with the hugely influential performance of Michael McDonald at midfield a key factor in their comfortable success An early free by the lively Callum O’Dwyer saw Boden edge in front and while Liam Fay replied for Na Fianna in the 5th minute,St Enda’s edged back in front six minutes later through Ciaran Duggan doubled the Ballyboden lead at the start of the second quarter and two points in quick succession by the towering McDonald opened up a four-point lead by the 19th minute A Seámus Smith at the opposite end free briefly stalled that momentum but McDonald added another point to keep his side on the front foot A missed penalty failed to discourage St Enda’s and after Na Fianna’s Ben O’Connell and Ballyboden’s Leon Murphy had exchanged scores O’Dwyer fired home an excellent goal in the 28th minute to leave his team well-placed at 1-7 to 0-3 by the interval A brace of O’Dwyer frees in the third quarter enhanced his team’s dominance and they eased home by the final whistle through further scores from Daniel McCarthy on Sunday afternoon,St Brigid’s finished strongly to edge a wasteful Thomas Davis by 0-10 to 0-7 in their Under 21 ‘B’ FC decider at Russell Park The visitors enjoyed the benefit of the elements in the first-half but failed to avail of the wind at their backs as they racked up thirteen wides during that period St Brigid’s were far more economical over the hour with six points from Scott Daly augmented by further scores from Conor Watt (0-2) Thomas Davis managed to restore parity by the 55th minute thanks largely to two excellent saves from their goalkeeper Glen Brogan the midfield pairing of O’Neill and McLaughlin and captain Andrew Waldron all to the fore St Brigid’s pushed for home through a brace of Daly points and Watt’s insurance score U21’A’ FC final: Ballyboden St Enda’s1-13 Na Fianna0-6 Ballyboden St Enda’s picked up their first win in Group 2 of the Go-Ahead Ireland Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship when overcoming Whitehall Colmcille by double scores at O’Toole Park on Saturday afternoon Boden always looked likely to prevail and they finished on the front foot to eventually pull away from a tiring Whitehall by the final whistle Despite a brief purple patch approaching the interval Colmcille looked short of firepower in attack with the absence of Eoghan O’Donnell keenly felt despite a lively and skilful showing by Jamie Raftery at corner-forward While Paddy Spellacy opened the scoring in the 2nd minute from a ‘65’ it didn’t take too long for Ballyboden to take control as they struck five scores on the bounce through Niall McMorrow (2) The strong breeze allowed Eddie Moran to pop over from distance for Whitehall but Boden’s advantage in terms of speed was evident from the outset with corner-backs Luke Mulligan Lynch and Stephen O’Connor making well-timed sorties to extend their team’s lead Michael Noonan replied with a brace of points for Colmcille and they finished the half strongly with two points in quick succession by Enda O’Donnell and a long-range effort by Daire Gray reducing their arrears to two points (0-12 to 0-10) by the break The classy McMorrow doubled his own tally with a two points in as many minutes at the start of the second-half but Niall O’Connor and Raftery replied at the opposite end to keep Whitehall in contention With their forwards struggling throughout in terms of their marksmanship it was up to Ballyboden’s defenders to lead the way as Paddy Dunleavy and O’Connor clipped over impressive points Spellacy converted a couple of frees to stem the flow briefly but St Enda’s were beginning to click as reflected in further points from Dunleavy The evergreen O’Connor added two further points as he availed of the generous amounts of space afforded to him while James Madden also troubled the umpires as the half evolved Whitehall’s final score of the contest arrived as early as the 49th minute and Ballyboden finished the game on a high as substitute Cillian Kirwin fired clinically to the bottom corner of the net deep into added time confirming his team’s first win of the group in the process Scorers – Ballyboden St Enda’s: N McMorrow S O’Connor 0-4 each; D Kenny 0-3 (1f); C Kirwin 1-0; K Desmond Ballyboden St Enda’s: C O’Donoghue; L Mulligan Lynch St Vincent’s put themselves in the driving seat in Group 2 of the Go-Ahead Dublin Senior 1 Hurling Championship after overcoming a lacklustre Ballyboden St Enda’s by two points at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon There was never too much separating the teams throughout a contest of variable quality but a string of five successive points in the final quarter handed Vinnies a sufficient buffer to withstand some late St Enda’s pressure St Vincent’s opened the scoring through the familiar fashion of a John Hetherton free with an initially sluggish Ballyboden levelling matters thanks to David Gleeson in the 4th minute The Marino side were showing the benefits of last week’s opening fixture as they settled to the task far quicker and they soon restored their advantage as another Hetherton free arrived in the slipstream of a Daniel Peel point Hetherton added a smart score from distance to move Vinnies three points clear by the 6th minute with St Enda’s indebted to goalkeeper Conor O’Donoghue soon after as he diverted Aaron Cosgrave’s low drive to safety Ballyboden seemed to gain inspiration from that save as they gradually found their collective feet edging their way back into contention through points from Niall McMorrow and Paul Ryan (free) The experienced duo repeated the trick to leave St Enda’s a point clear by the 13th minute with their opponents left ruing a number of presentable chances that marginally missed their intended target A brace of Hetherton frees finally saw St Vincent’s regain their lead as the lead exchanged hands in the second quarter as Paul Ryan clipped over two further scores from placed balls nullifying an excellent point at the opposite end from Darach McBride The half finished with Ronán Twomey edging Ballyboden back in front this score arriving after the influential James Madden had stopped a Hetherton free from finding the corner of the net Simon Lambert and Cillian O’Neill traded points within ninety seconds of the restart to keep matters delicately poised but St Enda’s gradually assumed control as their opponents offered little in terms of an attacking threat Gleeson and Simon Lambert both doubled their personal tallies to help build a three-point lead by the 36th minute for Boden but some poor shot selection undermined their dominance as they struck five wides during that period They were made to pay for their profligacy as Vinnies struck four unanswered points kickstarted by a cracking Conor Burke effort and augmented by two equally well-taken points by the increasingly influential McBride Points from Ryan and Jack Lambert either side of the three-quarter mark briefly stalled that St Vincent’s momentum but a trio of Hetherton frees and points by Burke and Cian McBride helped push the locals four points clear by the 56th minute Ryan and Simon Lambert replied in the closing stages to halve Boden’s deficit but the goal required to complete their comeback never looked likely to materialise as St Vincent’s held on with a fair degree of comfort Scorers – St Vincent’s: J Hetherton 0-9 (8f); D McBride 0-3; C Burke 0-2; D Peel Ballyboden St Enda’s: C O’Donoghue; S McDonnell