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  Skerries Rugby Club
Skerries subsequent attempt at self-exoneration hinged on a claim that before the start the referee had specifically enjoined both No 9's to allow the opposition time for legitimate retreat before taking a short penalty.
HORAN the uncompromising Skerries prop misappropriated one too, heading away one of DUFF'S passes in a manner which suggested that he might have a future as an old fashioned stopper centre-half.
By this stage Skerries' composure appeared to be on the verge of melt-down with voices raised more in anger than encouragement.
www.skerriesrfc.ie /dropout_03.html   (824 words)

  
 Out Skerries Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Out Skerries is a group of three main (and many smaller) islands found in the North Sea some 24 miles north east of Lerwick.
Out Skerries' gravel runway is, however, one of the shortest in Shetland, and in some wind conditions the aircraft has to land on Whalsay and ferry passengers three at a time to Out Skerries.
Though Out Skerries may still seem remote today, the islands are in fact hugely more accessible than they were until the 1970s, when they were connected to the outside world by means of a weekly steamer service from Lerwick.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /outskerries/outskerries/index.html   (731 words)

  
 Galwegians survive Skerries scare to stay top
Skerries had opened the scoring after just four minutes when their outhalf Jimmy Dempsey showed his backline's running skills to go deep inside the Galwegian 22.
In those opening 10 minutes it was Skerries who dominated, but once again Galwegians made it look easy when they finally made their first serious foray into the Skerries 22.
Skerries had overturned possession deep inside their own 22, but when the Galwegian cover finally put their opposite numbers under pressure, centre Mervyn Murphy, who had played the match with a damaged hand, was able to block down a clearance and follow through for a try near the posts.
www.galwayadvertiser.ie /sport/190298/page6.htm   (714 words)

  
 Skerries | Official Site for Skerries | SkerriesHomepage | Information on the small fishing town in North County Dublin ...
Want to keep in touch with whats going on in Skerries read our local news articles or you can order Skerries News the magazine that is produced monthly and provides all the up to minute news in Skerries.
If you are feeling lucky why dont you enter our monthly competitions Win a weekend away in Skerries or submit a local restaurant review and have a chance of winning a meal out for 2 in the awarding winning Redbank Restaurant.
Skerries is not a town easily quantified; measurements don’t suit it.It is a place of energy, emotions and talk, lots of talk.
www.skerrieshomepage.f2s.com   (446 words)

  
 Welcome to Fingal County Council - Skerries-South
Skerries is situated in North County Dublin with easy access from the M50 and M1 motorways.
Skerries South Beach is one of the designated beaches under the Quality of Bathing Waters Regulations, 1992.
Skerries South Beach may also be guarded at the weekends into the month of September and this is determined by weather conditions at that time.
www.fingalcoco.ie /LeisureandTourism/Beaches/ListofBeaches/Skerries-South   (341 words)

  
 Scotland VE Skerries
To the north west of the island, barely puncturing the horizon, are the Ve Skerries, a reef of rocks with a formidable reputation.
By the time of departure on the Sunday morning, there were 14 enthusiastic paddlers on the beach with the Ve Skerries as their objective for the day.
So we turned and passed to the outside of Fogla Skerry, the ever increasing swell meant that it was not the day to be exploring the inner recesses of these stacks.
www.seapaddler.co.uk /ScotlandVESkerries.htm   (986 words)

  
 Skerries
The rocks upon which the Skerries Lighthouse stands are at the end of a low tract of submerged land Northeast of Holyhead which lies directly in the path of many of the major shipping lines from Liverpool and Ireland.
A light was proposed on the Skerries as early as 1658, by Henry Mascard, a private speculator who saw the lucrative possibilities of the tolls that could be levied on the site.
William Trench who held the lease of the Skerries was granted a patent in 1714 by Queen Anne for the building of a light.
members.tripod.com /~jamiemaund/Skerries.html   (528 words)

  
 Skerries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Skerries is a small harbor town about 12 miles north of Dublin.
The Skerries has a city park stretching along the beach for about 3 miles or so.
Sunset cleared away the gloom--this is looking off to the harbor peninsula, where assorted pubs and fisheries were arranged.
jan.ucc.nau.edu /~jtt3/skerries/skerries.html   (145 words)

  
 Skerries | St.Patrick Connection | SkerriesHomepage |
The people of Skerries got to hear about the goat and put a plan in place to steal it while he preached in Skerries.
Since then the nickname Skerries Goats is given to the people of the town to remind them of this deed.
There is supposed to be another impression of the saint's foot on the rocks at the rear of Colt Island, where he took his first giant stride on his way to the mainland.
www.skerrieshomepage.f2s.com /ipatrick.html   (457 words)

  
 Skerries Town Twinning Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It was Skerries turn to welcome a group from Guichen to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day festival.
The three teachers, representing Skerries Town Twinning Association, took part in a weekend of activities to mark the twinning of the Canton of Guichen with the Czech Republic town of Milevsko.
As part of the ceremonies, the representatives were proud to inaugurate the Allee de Skerries in the town of Laille.
homepage.eircom.net /~stta/histg.html   (200 words)

  
 Skerries Lighthouse Holyhead
The SKERRIES LIGHTHOUSE is situated to the North-East of Holyhead.
The Skerries proved to be his ruin, however,even though he had been given the right to levy dues of one penny per ship and two pence per ton of cargo.
The Skerries was however, purchased by Trinity House in 1841 for a sum of £444.984.
www.holyhead.com /skerries   (327 words)

  
 Skerries Golf Club
Skerries Golf Club celebrated 100 years in 2005.
Skerries Golf Club, Hacketstown, Skerries, was founded in 1905 and is located approximately six miles east of the Dublin/Belfast road and about twenty minutes from Dublin Airport.
This 18 hole parkland course with undulating fairways and mature trees provides a magnificent panorama of sea and land extending from the Mourne Mountains to Howth and the Wicklow Mountains.
www.skerriesgolfclub.ie   (150 words)

  
 Skerries Historical Society Skerries History Heritage
The Political Parties which were active in Skerries from 1800 to the present day.
The Role of Government and Local Authority in Skerries during the British period and since 1921 and a comparison of the two eras.
These are just some of the topics which were identified, so you can see - in case anybody thinks that all the work has been done after our 56 years - we are unlikely to be short of research topics in the next five years at least.
indigo.ie /~skerries/history/news04a.html   (679 words)

  
 Trinity House | Interactive | Gallery | The Skerries Lighthouse
The rocks upon which the Skerries Lighthouse stands are at the end of a low tract of submerged land North-East of Holyhead which lies directly in the path of many of the major shipping lines from Liverpool and Ireland.
A light was proposed on the Skerries as early as 1658, by Henry Mascard, a private speculator who saw the lucrative possibilities of the tolls that could be levied on the site, but this was opposed by Trinity House, as was a petition in 1705 from the Irish Sea Traders.
In 1714, William Trench, who actually held the lease of the Skerries was granted a patent by Queen Anne for the building of a light.
www.trinityhouse.co.uk /interactive/gallery/the_skerries.html   (396 words)

  
 Ve Skerries History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Ve Skerries Ligthouse was built during the summer of 1979.
Work started on 28 May 1979 and the light was first lit on 27 September 1979 replacing the lighted buoy which had marked this position previously.
The lighthouse vessel NLV PHAROS visits the Ve Skerries once a year, usually in June.
www.nlb.org.uk /ourlights/history/veskerries.htm   (185 words)

  
 Pentland Skerries History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A Royal Humane Society bronze medal for saving life at sea went to Assistant Donald Montgomery off Pentland Skerries in 1871 for rescuing a boy in the "boiling tideway" of the east side of the island after the crew of the "Good Design" of Wick had taken to their boat.
The lightkeepers' life had become less monotonous than it used to be, not only because of amenities such as radio and television, but also with the variety of sophisticated navigational aids which it was his job to maintain and operate.
The 17 crew of the "Irene" were rescued from the shore, where she had driven in near Grim Ness at the north-eastern end of South Ronaldsay, by the two coastguard emergency companies in the biggest breeches buoy operation ever effected in Orkney.
www.nlb.org.uk /ourlights/history/pentland.htm   (1349 words)

  
 Skerries Tourism
The town of Skerries, just 20km North of Dublin Airport, with its tree lined streets and colourful display of flowers (participated in the "Entente Florale" and emerged the Overall Gold Award Winner The Best in Europe 1996) give Skerries a spacious and tranquil atmosphere ideal for the holidaymaker.
Skerries harbour is a major landing port for Dublin bay prawns and in season is a hive of activity.
Skerries has a long sandy beach, ideal for children and safe bathing, patrolled by lifeguards during the summer for that extra peace of mind.
www.iol.ie /~skertour   (280 words)

  
 Skerries Golf Club, County Dublin, Ireland
In the centre of Balbriggan town, turn left for Skerries (R127) at about four miles.
Travel north along the M50 until the M1 exit, from which you travel north along the M1/N1 past the airport, until about one mile after the end of the Swords dual-carriageway.
Skerries Golf Club is situated approximately eighteen miles (30 kilometres) north of Dublin city
www.skerriesgolfclub.ie /skerries_findus.html   (250 words)

  
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After you pass the exit to the M50 be prepared for merging traffic from the M50.
There is now an easier way to get to Skerries from the Airport.
At this exit turn right and head throught the next rounnabout towards Skerries, continue on the dual carriageway until you see an "Esso" garage on the Left hand side.
members.lycos.co.uk /agallagher/lh7.htm   (381 words)

  
 Skerries Rugby Football Club Dublin Ireland
Description: Skerries RFC is a "relatively" new club after its 79 years of establishment.
Established in 1926, Skerries RFC is known for producing highly professional players.
Skerries RFC is more than just a professional rugby Club.
www.dublinevents.com /dublin-rugby/skerries-rugby-club.php   (197 words)

  
 Skerries, Co Dublin
Skerries is now one of Dublin’s most desirable resedential areas due to its character and its lovely seaside.
Skerries’ long sandy beach, an ideal spot for safe bathing for adults and children alike, is watched by lifeguards during the summer months.
The Skerries Mills is one of the areas best tourist attractions and is well worth a visit.
www.dublintourist.com /towns/skerries   (213 words)

  
 Skerries Edinburgh Restaurant in Edinburgh
The Skerries Restaurant and Stane Whisky Bar are open to guests and non-residents.
Although the emphasis is on seafood (check our sample menu) we serve a rich variety of other dishes, including prime Orkney beef and lamb and vegetarian meals.
Skerries is also a popular for weddings in Edinburgh.
www.dunstane-hotel-edinburgh.co.uk /edinburgh-restaurant.html   (312 words)

  
 All about the Area
Out Skerries, Shetland's most easterly outpost, has a wealth of attractions never to be forgotten - the dramatic scenery, historical interest, outstanding wildlife and, not least, the warm welcome of the Skerries folk.
The first sight of the islands, whether by sea or air, is equally spectacular, entering the narrow harbour entrance with its imposing stacks or flying in over the scattered islands dominated by the lighthouse on Bound Skerry.
A skerry is a rocky island or islet, it is often assumed that the 'Out Skerries' were so named because of the islands' remoteness, but in fact it stems from the Norse word for cast, distinguishing Out Skerries from the likes of the Ve, or west Skerries.
www.shetland-heritage.co.uk /brochures/area_pages/out_skerries/all_about_the_area.htm   (250 words)

  
 A member of   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Gichen Funokioshi said that karate was for everyone and can be practiced at all ages, whether for the sport aspect, self defence or simply as a confidence builder.
Skerries Karate Club consists of an instructor panel of adult Brown and Black belts who are registered with the Official National Armature Karate Association of Ireland (O.N.A.K.A.I.) - The government recognized official body for Irish karate.
The benefits of membership of the Skerries Karate Club include access to regional, national and international seminars, championships, the worlds top masters and the Official, National Armature Karate Association of Ireland (O.N.A.K.A.I.) - The only official government recognized body for karate in Ireland and regular certified grading examinations and courses.
www.skerrieskarateclub.com /skerries.htm   (229 words)

  
 Pierhouse Hotel, Skerries, North Co. Dublin
The Pierhouse Hotel is located in the north Dublin coastal town of Skerries, overlooking its picturesque fishing harbour.
Skerries is becomming a popular holiday destination due to its beautiful beaches and its convenient location close to Dublin City and Airport.
With an abundance of wildlife and a harbour where the famous Skerries seals are often seen to relax there is plenty to do for everyone.
www.pierhousehotel.ie   (189 words)

  
 Out Skerries Church Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
To its immediate west is the manse, while beyond it the land slopes down to West Voe, a sharp gash in this side of the island which provides a sheltered harbour and a home for fish farming.
If the community of Out Skerries can be thought of as being scattered across the middle of the island group, then the church lies very much at its west end.
Out Skerries Church is regarded by many as one of the nicest in Shetland.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /outskerries/church/index.html   (298 words)

  
 Skerries Historical Society - Home Page, skerries history & folklore home page
The 'Old Skerries Society' was founded in 1948 to promote awareness of and conservation of local history, heritage and artifacts.
Skerries Vessels That Obtained Fishery Bounties - Holmpatrick Church - The 70th Anniversary Of Skerries Rugby Club - Skerries Landmarks - Why Local History - Motor Cycle Racing in Skerries.
The Society's first paper publication was a collection of Skerries folklore and folk-ways.
indigo.ie /~skerries/history   (204 words)

  
 Out Skerries - Dramatic Scenery, Historical Interest, Outstanding Wildlife | Visit Shetland
The first sight of Out Skerries is spectacular, either from the ferry entering the narrow harbour entrance with its imposing stacks or flying in to the tiny airstrip over scattered islands dominated by the lighthouse.
Thanks to two excellent natural harbours, Skerries folk make most of their living from the sea, although the small area of cultivated land and grazing land is intensively used.
Around the Skerries shoreline you'll find plenty of interest, from rocky coves where famous wrecks occurred (such as the 17th century Dutch East Indiaman De Liefde) to driftwood beaches and the abundant wildlife.
www.visitshetland.com /area-guides/out-skerries   (830 words)

  
 The Skerries Community Association
The dream of a Community Centre dates back to 1977 when a Committee was formed to investigate and research the need for community facilities in Skerries.
In 1980 a fundraising campaign commenced to raise £54,000 in three months to enable the committee to avail of a government grant.
The dream became reality on the 11th of December 1982 when Skerries Community Centre was officially opened by Ron Delaney.
www.skerriesca.com /cc.htm   (127 words)

  
 Skerries Mills
Skerries Mills has created this privacy statement to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.
Skerries Mills is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.
As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, Skerries Mills cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or from our online products or services, and you do so at your own risk.
www.skerriesmills.org /privacy.htm   (370 words)

  
 The Skerries Community Association
These newsflashes are free of charge and will keep you up to date with what’s happening in the town.
The purpose of this website is to provide a communication link between ourselves and the residents of Skerries.
Our vision is to safeguard all that we hold dear about our community, during these challenging times of growth and development.
www.skerriesca.com   (232 words)

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