a small tidal harbour, Rush Harbour. The peninsula is the closest point of land to the privately owned Lambay Island. The prevailing winds and tides make Rush South Beach an extremely popular kitesurfing location while its sand and dunes attract many visitors. Close to the south shore is 9 hole golf links. In the past, Rush had many caravan sites which were popular for summer holidays. It still has some caravan sites close to its beaches. Rush sailing club is also located near the south shore and operates from a second harbour, Rogerstown harbour, situated on the Rogerstown Estuary, known locally as 'the pier.' This harbour is also used by a supply boat, The Shamrock, which provides supplies for the inhabitants of Lambay island. Rush has several pubs and clubs together with a small number of restaurants. The local Millbank Theatre, home to Rush Dramatic Society is respected for its quality plays and dramas. Rush Musical Society is well respected for its annual productions also. Education Rush has three primary schools, Gaelscoil Ros Eo, Rush National School, and St. Catherines National School. There is also a secondary school, St.Joseph's Secondary School. Transport Rush and Lusk railway station, opened on 25 May 1844, is served by Commuter (formerly "Arrow") suburban trains between Dublin and Drogheda. Fingal Express is the privately owned, premium coach service from Skerries, Rush and Lusk to Dublin City Centre and UCD. It is a division of Eirebus. Sport Rush is home to several sports clubs, including Naomh Maur GAA club, Rush Athletic F.C. Rush Sailing Club, Rush Cricket Club, Elite Taekwon-Do Academy, Rush Fight Academy, Rush And Lusk Karate Club and the Benny Murphy darts tournament. Shamrock Rovers and Ireland footballer Stephen McPhail is from Rush and played for Rush Athletic in his junior years as did former Ireland U21 Captain David Worrell. England cricket captain Eoin Morgan grew up in Rush, and he and his family represented Rush Cricket Club for many years. Religion Rush is a parish in the Fingal North deanery of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin. People Joe Clarke, Irish revolutionary Derek Landy, Irish author Stephen McPhail, Irish footballer Eoin Morgan, Irish cricketeer David Worrell, Irish footballer Twinning Rush is twinned with the following places: Gourin, Brittany, France San Mauro Castelverde, Sicily, Italy See also List of towns and villages in Ireland References Towns and villages in Fingal Balrothery East