_ Rialto Gaels played under that name for over twenty years, until, the 1970s when it changed its name to SS Michaels and James to reflect the parts played by these schools, both teachers and students, in the development of the club.

In 1984, local juvenile club Donore Iosagain amalgamated with SS Michaels and James and it was then agreed to change the name to Liffey Gaels.

SS Michaels & James - Photo from around 1980 ( On pitch at St. Michaels CBS ? )

Back row (left to right)

David O Connor: (doc) (Kilmainham)
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Mark O Connor: (Kilmainham)
Robert Mc Sweeney (Macker): (Kilmainham)
Paul Tracey (Trass): ( James St)
David Cleere: (Kilmainham)
Ray Hazley (Hazo): (Fatima Mansions)
Edward Quigley (Quigo): (Arbour Hill)
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Bottom row (left to right)

David Long: (Mount Brown)
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Paddy Long (Longer): (James st / Basin Lane Flats)
Micky Mac Donald: (James st / Basin Lane Flats)
Martin Byrne (byrner): (Mount Brown)
David Bates: (Kilmainham)
Niall Sheridan: (James St)
Sean Scally: (Rubens St, Rialto / Dolphins Barn)


(Thanks to David Cleere for the photo & team information)