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Heroes return DUBLINER and Team Ireland member Laura Rumbell, who won Silver in Artistic Gymnastics at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, was amongst the many Special Olympians given a well-deserved, rousing reception at Dublin Airport upon their return. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

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Community unites against bus plans

Stoneybatter shows united front

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A COMMUNITY rallied together last weekend to raise awareness of the impact that BusConnects plans would have on their village. Under proposals from the National Transport Authority (NTA), trees, foot-

paths, green spaces, loading bays and parking will all be lost in Stoneybatter, and traffic would be redirected through narrow residential streets. Dozens of residents and local business owners gathered at a green space at the junction of Prussia Street and Manor Street on Saturday to raise awareness of

the impact of the plans to reroute buses through the small urban village, launching a #BatteredByTheBus campaign. Stoneybatter businesses and residents are calling on the NTA to withdraw the proposals, and to consult with the local community in drawing up a new plan to respect the existing village and its community-focused residents. FULL STORY ON PAGE 8

The human (and literal) cost of illegal dumping ... WITH the revelation that the council is now forking out more than a whopping €1m a year just to tackle illegal dumping (P4), the human cost of tackling such selfish action is also enacting a heavy toll on Dublin families. The mum of one such family tells us of the ongoing nightmare in trying to leave her home with her special needs son – with rubbish constantly dumped literally on their doorstep ... P7

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DUN LAOGHAIRE HOPES TO INCREASE MARKET SHARE

Port faces harbour challenge for liners

Serving authenticity at a new restaurant

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DUBLIN Port’s increasing prominence as a stopover for liners is being challenged with southside residents calling for Dun Laoghaire Port to open up to more medium-sized cruise ships. With the announcement that Dublin Port will be reducing the amount of cruise liners allowed to dock, Dun Laoghaire residents are calling on their local authority, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), to up the amount of

FASTNews

Dublin has seen a substantial upswing in cruise ship visits in recent years – but Dun Laoghaire could gain from a slice of the increasing visits by smaller liners

cruise ships permitted to berth at the popular historic harbour. Due to a need to accommodate cargo ships once Britain formally leaves

the EU, Dublin Port has announced that it will curtail cruise ship bookings from 2021. Simon Maher, a resident of the Dun Laoghaire

area and 8Radio founder said: “I reckon there is revenue to be made here with the small- and medium sized-cruise ships. “[There are ] quite a few 100-180m boutique cruise ships on the circuit – not as many as there are big ones, but quite a few nonetheless. “Even if everybody just got off and bypassed Dun Laoghaire totally … the berthing and provisioning fees alone would provide a very welcome boost to what is now a publicly-owned harbour.” Echoing locals’ interest in the harbour gaining from changes at Dublin Port, the local authority revealed its strong interest in further developing its engagement with cruise liners. According to a DLRCC spokesperson: “in 2019 there will be seven cruise ships; however, in 2020 there will be 21 visits”. They added: “In addition to this, bookings by cruise operators are already being made for 2021.” According to DLRCC, they are “facilitating an increase in cruise ship visits as evidenced by the 2020 figures”. They added: “We will continue to look at facilitating and welcoming additional cruise vessels.”

THERE was a large turnout for the opening of a new restaurant in Artane late last week, attracting many diners to its fare of authentic Pakistani and Eastern cuisine. Taza Restaurant, located at Ardlea Road in Artane, opened its doors for the first time last Friday, March 20. The opening attracted a large gathering of guests who enjoyed the excellent cuisine on a highly-enjoyable evening. Pictured at the grand opening are staff members, including Faraz Khan, restaurant manager (centre, back row) and joint owners Padraig Connellan (left, back row) and Arshad Ansari (right, front row) who is also head chef, having served 17 years as head chef at Kinara Restaurant in Clontarf.

Dig into museum’s activities for 2019 THE National Museum of Ireland has revealed all the highlights of its programme of activities for 2019. This year, it will stage five exciting temporary exhibitions, as well as featuring a wide-ranging educational and outreach programme, under a common theme of ‘community’. As well as engaging with new communities, groups, researchers, and artists, the museum is also hosting several notable events on its four sites this year in association with other organisations, including Culture Night, the Dublin Pride Block Party, the Stoneybatter Festival, Cruinnu na nOg, and Dublin Festival of History. Lynn Scarff, the museum’s director, said: “It’s a particular honour for the National Museum of Ireland to be working with the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and to be revealing images that he took in Ireland to the public for the first time.”.

Landmark hotel is turning a sweet 21 A LANDMARK city centre hotel is celebrating 21 years in business this year, with staff at the awardwinning Brooks Hotel, located just off Grafton Street, saying the best is yet to come. Originally opened for business with 72 bedrooms in 1998, since then Brooks has gone from strength to strength, winning national and international awards. In 2003, the hotel expanded its facilities, adding a further 26 bedrooms, including three suites, alongside a 26-seat screening room, Francesca’s restaurant and Jasmine bar, bringing Brooks to a 98-bedroom hotel. Owned by the Sinnott Family, who previously owned the Connemara Gateway and Connemara Coast hotels, the hotel is managed by Greystones woman Anne McKiernan.

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RETAIL: WINNER

Graduate

OF NATIONWIDE ONE4ALL CARD DESIGN COMPETITION IS REVEALED

should treat herself after Treat Yo’ Self wins RACHEL D’ARCY

Aisling MacNamara, with her winning Treat Yo’ Self design for the One4All card

A GRADUATE of Dublin Institute of Technology has had her design selected as the winner of this year’s One4All Design a Gift Card competition. Aisling MacNamara, a Visual Communications graduate from DIT, will see her winning gift card design sold throughout the nationwide post office network and online at One4all.ie in 2019. The winning design, entitled

Treat Yo’Self, features an array of beauty, fashion, food and electronic products in a pastel pop-art inspired palette. The annual One4all Design a Gift Card competition was launched in September 2018, with anyone with a creative flair called to enter the national competition. Entrants from across the country submitted designs fitting with their understanding of the theme of ‘happiness’. Speaking about her winning

design, MacNamara said: “I am thrilled to be announced as this year’s winner! “Upon reading the brief I knew I wanted to create a fun, colourful design that brought to life the exciting feeling of receiving a gift card with endless purchase possibilities.” Not only has MacNamara’s winning design earned her national distribution through the One4all network, she also wins a trip to Barcelona to attend IAM Weekend 2019, a design and digital conference.

Teen’s zest for life is thanks FASTNews to precious organ donation

Revamped pool extends opening hours

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A T E E NAG E R f r o m Coolock has thanked a therapist who helped her during her time in Temple Street Hospital as a child, as she pursues a career in make-up artistry. When she was three, Megan Carter’s parents were told that her kidneys were failing, which lead to a long line of operations and a lengthy stay in Temple Street Hospital. Telling her story ahead of Organ Donor Awareness week, which runs from March 30 to April 6, Megan – who is now 18 – said that a play specialist in Temple Street named Olive became her best friend as she spent a month recovering in the city centre hospital when she was 11. She said: “When I was 11, I was put on the transplant list. Four weeks later, my parents got the important call from the transplant coordinator that they had found a match [for her kidney]. “I remember being scared and not fully understanding what was going to happen, but I went in hopeful that I would come out to be like everyone else my age. “Sadly, only eight hours after the transplant, my body went into rejection. I ended up being in hospital for a month recovering and that’s when Olive came

into my life.” Play specialist Olive formed a quick bond with Megan, who said that the Temple Street staff member quickly became her best friend and provided a solace from the recovery process. “I was used to being poked and prodded, but it a relief when Olive came to me with art supplies. Creative side “My mental health took a toll on me while I was recovering, and it was comforting to have someone there, who wasn’t only present to try to help me get better, but to also bring out my creative side and to distract me from everything that was going on with my physical health. “Olive wasn’t just a play specialist – she was my friend.” Megan credits Olive with influencing her to pursue her passion to this day, and to begin a career as a makeup artist. She said: “I strongly believe that if it wasn’t for Olive, I wouldn’t be doing what I love now – drawing and doing make-up. “I spent three long years on dialysis and during this time I looked forward to seeing Olive and drawing alongside her while I was waiting for my transplant.” In 2013, Megan was put on a trial to receive a kidney transplant from some-

recovering in London and the play specialists there kept my spirits up, yet as wonderful as they were, they were no Olive! “This year I will be five years post-transplant and I am about to start a makeup course. I’ll be able to take my art skills from my hospital bed into the real world.

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I’m so grateful and lucky to have received this life-changing transplant and for it to have worked one who wasn’t a kidney donor match. Her dad was the donor, giving Megan his kidney on April Fool’s Day of the same year. Megan said: “I had to fly

to London to undergo several treatments to remove the antibodies from my body, called desensitisation. I feel very lucky that it worked! I flew back to London again to receive

my kidney transplant from my dad. “I’m so grateful and lucky to have received this life-changing transplant and for it to have worked. “I spent three months

Forever grateful “To Olive, all the medical and nursing staff, and my parents who cared for me along the way, I will be forever grateful,” said Megan. To register to become an organ donor this donor awareness week, and to help people like Megan, freetext Donor to 50050 for an organ donor card, or visit ika.ie. (See also the short, right, on the new organ donation stamp being released.)

DUBLIN Dublin City Council and Swim Ireland have joined forces to extend opening hours in the revamped Sean MacDermott Street Swimming Pool. The new opening hours mean that the pool is now open to the public on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This partnership is being funded under the North East Inner City Initiative. An exciting variety of classes are on offer to help swimmers make the most of the new opening hours, open to swimmers of all levels, from mothers and babies to beginners and adult swimmers. For further information Swim Ireland at 01 625 1120, or email smpmanager@ swimireland.ie.

New stamp for organ donors A SPECIAL stamp has been released by An Post ahead of Organ Donation Awareness Week next week. The nationally available stamp intends to highlight the importance of organ donation to Irish people. One of Ireland’s longest surviving heart donor recipients, and An Post staff member, Andy Kavanagh, and double lung transplant recipient, David Crosby, launched the stamp last week. The stamp features an hourglass timer to represent the precious nature of time and the gift of life passing from one person to another through organ donation.

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ENVIRONMENT: DUBLIN SOUTH CENTRAL ALONE COUNTS FOR MORE THAN 20% OF WASTE

Council now spending more than a million to tackle dumping RACHEL D’ARCY

MORE than 20% of all dumping in Dublin takes place in Dublin South Central, a new report has revealed. The area comes second in Dublin City Council’s table of illegal dumping, with the cost of tackling illegal dumping in Dublin City jumping to more than €1 million in 2018, with the figure set to increase. The figures were revealed in response to a

council question asked by Sinn Fein councillor Daithi Doolan, which also revealed that 2,538 complaints were received regarding dumping. The central area of the city accounted for 30% of all illegal dumping – the largest percentage of all local areas in the city – with nearly 3,500 complaints. In response to the figures, Cllr Doolan has said he is “disappointed” in the level of dumping and has called on the council to target

black spots around the localities. Cllr Doolan said: “I am deeply disappointed to see Dublin South Central suffering from the second-highest level of illegal dumping in Dublin. “The illegal dumping is an insult to our communities, but it also comes at a huge, spiralling cost. “The cost of tackling illegal dumping [in Dublin city] has increased from €966,663 in 2016, to €1,159,219 in 2018.

Pottering about with a wand-erful class for kids

FASTNews Emergency crews blocked by bad parkers AMBULANCE crews in Finglas were unable to reach an emergency in the area recently, because of illegally parked cars and vans. Taking to Facebook to warn drivers to be more aware of where they park, Finglas Fire Station asked for drivers to “please think” about the potential obstructions they could be causing. Comments on the post saw locals echo the sentiment, saying that the blocking of roads and footpaths by drivers has become a major problem around the city and its suburbs. The brigade also posted a picture of the illegally parked vans, showing a narrow gap that was left between the badly parked vehicles.

Help clean up Dublin with a fun day out ON APRIL 27, the four Dublin local authorities are partnering with various environmental groups for this year’s Dublin Community Clean-up Day. The day will be a great way to help galvanise community spirit, and to get to know your neighbours a bit better while helping your locality. Any local groups interested in taking part in the Dublin-wide clean-up are asked to register at www. dublincommunitycleanupday.ie, and to make arrangement for materials such as gloves, bags, and anything else that may be needed. Dublin City Council will also be facilitating the collection of bags on the day.

“Meanwhile, this year, it looks set to jump to €1,221,000. This is money that could be spent on sports and recreational facilities. “I am calling on Dublin City Council to target dumping black spots, like Inchicore’s Tyrconnel Road. Those caught must face stiffer penalties that hit them hard in the pocket.” More than €100,000 has been spent on cleaning up waste around the capital in January of this year alone, with 367 tonnes of waste removed from city council areas.

THIS group of muggles were happy to get to grips with the intricacies of magic when they attended a wand training session with Wizarding World wand choreographer Paul Harris at The Ark recently. Mia McInerney, Evie Kenny, Thomas Kelly and Senan Jennings were among the many children taking part in the session, held as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is released on Blu-Ray and DVD. Thanks to the Harry Potter books and films, and spin-off content, muggles and magic-born kids alike know that one doesn’t simply grab a magic wand and expect it to work, with Paul on hand to show all the kids how best to use their wand. At the very least, the children had a pretty magical time at their magic wand training boot camp, which certainly made a couple of hours disappear. Picture: Brian McEvoy Photography

SuperValu, AsIAm team up for autism initiative RACHEL D’ARCY

THERE will be free online deliveries from SuperValu for the autism community in Dublin in April, as part of a range of activities for Autism Awareness Month. Teaming up with autism charity AsIAm, SuperValu will be offering a range of different instore initiatives to help support people with autism during the awareness month. AsIAm work to raise acceptance and education of autism. Speaking about the new initiative, Adam Harris, founder of AsIAm, said: “Working in part-

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The free delivery service comes off the back of the success of the supermarket’s autismfriendly shopping evenings nership with SuperValu on their autism awareness initiatives has really helped to increase acceptance and help people to understand how they can make themselves and their communities more inclusive. “Supermarkets can act as a trigger for autistic people, so for SuperValu to cement their sup-

port with their free delivery initiative is a great way of easing the stress of shopping when it’s not the most suitable time. “Through SuperValu’s initiatives and activations both instore and online, we hope to see a further step change in building inclusive communities.” The free delivery service

comes off the back of the success of the supermarket’s autismfriendly shopping evenings, and the sponsorship of community seminars run with AsIAm to provide information and support for those with autism and their families. Also in 2019, the store will be working to identify and highlight products in their store and online that are autism-friendly, as well as providing information and education to the public on autism. SuperValu marketing director Ray Kelly said: “Looking back at the last couple of years,

we’re incredibly proud of what our stores, their staff and their customers have achieved with autism-friendly shopping evenings and, ultimately, maximising our unique position to build and enhance inclusive communities. “Our free online delivery initiative is unique in that it offers convenience, when sometimes getting out of the house and into a store can be difficult for many.” To avail of the free online delivery service for April, and for further information, members of the autism community can see SuperValu.ie.

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FASTNews A street-led way to help homeless

A NEW initiative aimed at helping homeless people get back into employment has been launched. The My Streets Ireland project enables those who are or have been homeless to take classes to become tour guides, that can earn up to €40 an hour. The social enterprise has been running since 2014, starting in Drogheda and now launching in Dublin. Trainees who complete the programme – which involves storytelling, presentation skills, creative writing and more – will be offered the opportunity to become a tour guide, with the potential for further work and education opportunities. Anyone seeking more information is encouraged to visit mystreetsireland.com.

New fest for Kilmainham A NEW festival is set for Kilmainham this Summer, with Lily Allen and Clean Bandit as the headliners. Love Sensation will take place on August 17 and 18, and is billed as an LGBT+ friendly event. Also performing over the weekend are Kelis and Gossip. There will also be a stage dedicated to icons from RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as a host of the stars’ Irish counterparts. Panti Bliss will be the MC for the weekend, hosting the main stage. Early bird tickets for Love Sensation are priced at €96.20, and go on sale on March 29.

Wild Youth added to wall

DUBLIN band Wild Youth have become the latest act to have their lyrics painted on the walls of the Morrison hotel. The quartet dropped into The Morrison after their sold-out gig in The Olympia last week to be the first to see one of their lyrics adorn the wall of bedroom 329. The band chose “I’m too broken hearted, too hurt for this party, it’s Saturday night and I don’t want to be alone”.

FAMILIES: IRELAND’S FUTURE PARALYMPIANS IN THE MAKING PLAY AT CLONTARF

Take a shot at wheelchair basketball fun RACHEL D’ARCY

WITH Easter just around the corner, the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) are promising a wheely good time at their camps in Clontarf. Open to children of all abilities, the Easter sports camps will give kids between four and 12 years old the chance to play a range of fun sports and games including soccer, archery, basketball, unihockey, parachute games and foam polo – all while making new friends. The sports camps will be held at the association’s own sports centre

on Blackheath Drive in Clontarf. There will be two camps – one running from April 15 to 18, and the second session running from April 23 to 26. Nicky Hamill, director of IWA Sports, said: “We are delighted to launch our Easter sports camps. [The camps] offer children a great opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports and games. “What differentiates our sports camps from others is the opportunity to enjoy a variety of wheelchair sports and games. “Our aim is for each child to have lots of fun,

make friends, and gain an awareness of disability sport in a fully-inclusive and physically-active environment.” The camps will take place under the supervision of IWA’s staff in its fully-equipped sports facility, which is also the training ground for some of Ireland’s top paralympians and wheelchair sports athletes. Dad Joe O’Hara said: “As a parent, I want my children to have fun at such camps and, if possible, to learn something. “The great strength of the IWA camps is that they achieve both of

These kids are getting to grips with playing basketball in their wheelchairs – as well as making new friends and learning to think about their abilities in a new light

these things. “Children who attend the camps are challenged physically and socially, but in an environment that prioritises their enjoyment. “They come to understand that ability exists

on a broad spectrum and have their perceptions of what it means to be competent and capable challenged across a wide range of activities. “Above all, they are given a different lens through which to look

at themselves and their friends, old and new. I can think of no better way for children to spend their time.” To book a place on the camps, and for further information, see iwasport.com/camps.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Minister Paschal Donohoe with Niamh Finnegan

Tara and Debbie Macken

Ciara McKenna and Amy Wall. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

INISTER Paschal Donohoe was at St Mary’s Holy Faith Convent Secondary School Glasnevin to present one of their students with the prestigious 2019 Pramerica Spirit of

Amy Wall

Alex Fitzgerald

Community Awards for her volunteering work. Ciara McKenna was nominated for her work with Child-Vision, assisting with the educational and therapeutic needs of children with various disabilities.

Prestigious award for Glasnevin student

Aine Rooney, Caragh Reilly and Louise McGuiness

Margaret McKenna, Minister Paschal Donohoe, Ciara McKenna, Noel McKenna and Ciaran McCormack

Sarah Pollard, Rebecca Coleman and Bethina Santos

Emily Mcelroy

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WASTE: SELFISH LITTERERS AFFECT FAMILY WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS SON

Your illegal dumping DIARY hurts our family – mum Creative activities and interests to the fore in a diverse range of things to do in Dublin this week

UK LEAVING DRINKS AT SEARSON’S OF BAGGOT STREET A PUB on Baggot Street will be hosting a farewell party to the UK on Friday, complete with Tory and Theresa May themed cocktails. Searson’s will be hosting the send-off from 8pm, with a live gig from The Backstop Boys, an EU supergroup that will perform a selection of hits from UK greats (even if the UK aren’t shifting from the EU until June!). With free admission, there will also be a DJ set, special offer cocktails – including the Old Fashioned Tory, D.U.Pina Colada and Theresa Maytini created for the night - and the bar decked out for the night with EU balloons, EU bunting, and large cutouts of Boris, Nigel and Theresa for a memorable social media moment. Getting into the spirit of the night, Searson’s staff will be decked out in EU blue and yellow too. For more information, check out Searson’s on Facebook.

Searson’s will be hosting a farewell party to the UK complete with Tory and Theresa May-themed cocktails

BAKEYARD AT EAT YARD THE legendary Eatyard will be turning into a sweet tooth’s haven for one weekend only as they launch Bakeyard, billed as the best bake sale you’ve ever been to. Getting underway on April 6, vendors over the weekend include an exclusive partnership between Dublin Doughnut Company and Proper Order coffee to bring Drip & Donuts. Acclaimed pastry chef Aoife Noonan will also be there on the day at the Bakes & Bubbles stand, serving old-school cakes with a twist – and a side of prosecco. On April 7, The Cupcake Bloke will be there with his Afternoon G & Tea, offering a more breakfast vibe, while Nutshed, Bliss Bites and Oh Happy Treats will be on hand to over a range of raw and vegan sweet treats. All regular Eatyard vendors will be there too, including Sweet Churros and Milkbar, with plenty of sweet delights all weekend. For tickets and details, see https://the-eatyard.com/bakeyardbest-bake-sale-ever/. Entry is free, but first come first served. There are also €10 tickets on offer to guarantee your entry, with a treat from Bakes & Bubbles on arrival.

THE ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY AT NAPPER TANDY’S THIS Mother’s Day, the ultimate George Michael tribute show will take to the stage at Napper Tandy’s on Merrion Row. Norris Stephens – who is best known for his George Michael tribute - will entertain with a variety of songs from beloved acts such as George Michael, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Queen, Michael Bublé, Take That and much more. It’s free entry to the venue on the night, but there is a special advance offer, perfect to treat mum with, as it comes with a two course meal and a glass of prosecco to take in the show with. For more information, visit nappertandys.ie.

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A NORTH Dublin mum is calling for people to be aware of the impact that illegal dumping can have on households, as piles of rubbish are repeatedly left behind her home. Laura Fox is mum to a two-year-old, a three-yearold and 13-year-old Jack, who has post-Strep B Meningitis after contracting the disease at two-weeksold. As a result, he has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a global developmental delay and the severe epilepsy condition West syndrome, in addition to being visually impaired and nonverbal. Because Jack is in a wheelchair, he can only access their North Circular Road home through a rear gate as the front steps are inaccessible for his chair. However, the dumping of rubbish, food, and larger items such as mattresses and swing sets in the alley behind their home are a regular occurrence, Laura said, since moving into the area in 2017. Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Laura said Dublin City Council have been helpful, but that dumping is still a regular issue.

No family should have to navigate illegally dumped – and often dangerous – waste left right outside their home, and especially when lovely lad Jack, who has several special needs, is particularly vulnerable to its impact

She said: “I’ve had to physically remove swing sets, tables and car seats to just get out of our own house. “Obviously, I can walk out of our front door, but I can’t with Jack [and his chair], so that’s why we go through the back. It’s been awful.” Laura says there’ve been about nine fires at her back gate as people continue to set fire to what has been dumped, and fears that these could one day escalate. “My main fear is the fires. It’s detrimental to Jack. He has incredibly high medical needs.

“He has the right to go out his front door – the back gate is Jack’s ‘front door’, for appointments, for emergencies, for everyday life. He should be able to leave and enter safely. “If there was an emergency and an ambulance needed to get up the lane to us, or if we had to get out to an urgent appointment and I was unable to move whatever was dumped behind our gate by myself, Jack wouldn’t be able to get out,” she said. Laura said that the council have been great with engaging with the family, and around April last year began doing

weekly checks of the area for dumping, even putting up a CCTV camera and a No Dumping sign. However, less than a week after being installed, both the camera and sign were vandalised beyond repair and weren’t replaced. That was eight months ago. She said: “I’ve gotten so frustrated that I need to do something, that I need people in the area to be aware. Does someone have to get hurt before the problem is solved?” In a statement to Dublin Gazette, the council said that they are aware of the dumping, and are actively

trying to clean the area. The council said it “is aware of the location ... and takes regular action to combat the issues, including ongoing cleaning of the entrance to the area”. The statement continued: “We will ensure that the area is regularly monitored and inspected to address any illegal dumping that occurs and that access is maintained, and are making arrangements to address any dumping that may have occurred within ... the laneway.” To report illegal dumping, contact the Dublin City Litter Hotline at 1800 251 500.

An Post ready to add stamp of approval to new address service for homeless people RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW service is to be offered by An Post to allow those experiencing homelessness to access an address to avail of vital services. The new service, Address Point, will allow people who are homeless to access an address to be able to make medical appointments or to apply for jobs. Those who wish to use the new service will be able to do so through a post office of their choosing. An Post is working alongside homeless charities and service providers to put the finishing touches to the new offering, with Address Point expected to be launched in the

near future. Brian McLoughlin, head of communications for Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH), told Dublin Gazette that the charity welcome the new initiative, as a lack of an address has been a huge problem for many homeless people. McLoughlin said: “We welcome the initiative from An Post for anyone who is homeless to have a postal address at their local post office, as this has been a huge issue for people over the past number of years. “ICHH has served as a postal address for many homeless people that use our services, to enable them to receive post relating to social welfare payments, medical appoint-

ments and job applications. “We have also strongly advocated for people who are homeless to be able to vote in local and general elections, as their vote is just as important as anyone else’s. “It would also mean they get to have their say in elections that could have a long-term impact on the homeless and housing emergency, and their voices need to be heard.” Currently, there are almost 10,000 people homeless and living in emergency accommodation across Ireland. The announcement of Address Point comes after An Post unveiled a brand refresh and two new sub-brands, An Post Money and An Post Commerce.

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COURTS: MAN WHO OWED MONEY SET FIRE TO ‘EMPTY’ HOME WITH THREE CHILDREN INSIDE

Arsonist jailed for ten years for two attacks on family homes

A MAN who set fire to an apartment with three children inside has been jailed for ten years. Ian O’Connor (29) of Emmet Crescent, Inchicore, threw a pipe bomb at another family home less than a month later, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. He pleaded guilty to arson at Tyrone Place, Inchicore on September 18, 2017. He also pleaded guilty to arson at Ailesbury Road, Dublin on October 15, 2017. The court heard that in the first

arson, the heat of the fire caused a hearing aid to melt in a seven-yearold’s ear, leaving her with a permanent scar. Detective Inspector David Harrington told Tony McGillicuddy BL, prosecuting, that on the date in September, Margaret Green was asleep in her apartment along with her three children and woke to find the stairs on fire. O’Connor admitted to starting the fire by pouring petrol in the letterbox and on the front door.

He said he owed money to certain persons who had instructed him to light the fire and had told him that there would be no one in the house. Inspector Harrington agreed with Caroline Biggs SC, defending, that O’Connor believed that had he not lit the fire, then his family would have been pipe-bombed. O’Connor was given a bag of cocaine beforehand, but said he did not do it for the drugs. Detective Garda Shane Cahill told Mr McGillicuddy that in the second

attack, William Godson woke to find flames outside the kitchen window of the home of his parents and two younger siblings. He grabbed bottles of water and used them to douse the fire. O’Connor told gardai that he got an offer of €2,000 to put a petrol bomb through a window and was told that there was no one in the house, but he had not been paid as it had not worked. He said he had brought two petrol bombs to the house but had only thrown one.

Judge Melanie Greally sentenced O’Connor to 12 years’ imprisonment for the first arson, but suspended the final two years on condition that he keep the peace and engage with the Probation Service for two years on his release. Judge Greally also sentenced him to six years’ imprisonment for the later arson, to run concurrently with the other sentence. She backdated all sentences to the day O’Connor went into custody, March 9, 2018.

Stoneybatter rallies to fight FASTNews BusConnects’ local impact

Crumlin Garda Station gets a new chief

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A NORTH Dublin community came together last Saturday in an effort to highlight the potential devastation that BusConnects plans could have for their village. More than 1,000 residents of Stoneybatter on the city’s northside united for a day of action on March 23, gathering to sign a petition calling on the National Transport Authority to reconsider plans for the Blanchardstown to City Centre corridor. The community believe that the proposed corridor would have a “potentially devastating impact” on the quaint locale, seeing trees, footpaths, green spaces and parking removed – the latter having a profound impact on elderly and disabled people in the area. Traffic would also be redirected through small residential streets, which those gathered last Saturday say would have a huge impact on the local area. Joe Costello, who is chairperson of community group Stoneybatter Pride of Place, says there is concern amongst residents that their village would be turned into a hub of people trying to access the city. Costello said: “There is serious concern that the NTA’s proposals will make Stoneybatter nothing more than a traffic hub for

CRUMLIN Garda Station has been appointed a new superintendent, as announced by An Garda Siochana. The news comes following pressure from councillors and residents for a permanent superintendent in the area, as reported by Dublin Gazette last week. A local meeting was held by the Community Advisory Group calling for lasting management in the area, after several superintendents came and went from the station in recent years. Superintendent Frank Ferry began work in the station on March 25, following a transfer from Shillelagh station in Wicklow.

general traffic from as far away as Meath. “The [BusConnects] objective is to move the buses to the city centre in the fastest possible time regardless of the impact on local communities. “So much has been done in recent years by volunteers to develop Stoneybatter as a vibrant urban village. These plans would destroy the fabric of our historic urban village. “We will not stand by and allow this to happen,” he said. Submissions Representatives from local businesses and residents met at a green space at Manor Street to come together to celebrate the local community with music and entertainment, while information stalls were erected with copies of the NTA proposals and maps, as well as people to help residents compile their submissions ahead of this Friday’s (March 29) deadline. S e a n e e n S u l l iva n , owner of L Mulligan Grocer Pub and Restaurant said: “There are in excess of 60 independently-owned businesses in Stoneybatter. “We welcome improved public transport, but feel that the current proposals for Stoneybatter are illthought out and jeopardise the continued survival of

Celebrations for Special Olympics stars

Locals organised an information day, petition signing, and memorable photos, as Audrey Gray gamely shows, above

our urban village, which will result in the closure of small businesses and the loss of local jobs.” Katie Flood, owner of Love Supreme Café, said: “Stoneybatter is such a tight-knit community and you’ll find people are very

open to modernisation and progressive thinking, especially when it helps the area. Proposals “[But] the current plan seems to dissect our community rather than con-

tribute to it – for example, the proposals to take away one of our most important green spaces or offer under-developed cycle lanes, which pose a danger to our kids cycling to local schools. “We like to get together

over music and food, rallying together and having a great day out. “So, despite the fact our community is under threat, we will stick together, inform ourselves, act together and we will be heard.”

FIVE Special Olympics athletes from Dublin City made their way home last week, celebrating achievements in a number of sports at the recent Games including Kayaking, basketball, aquatics and football. Deirdre O’Callaghan from Glasnevin represented her country – and Free Spirit Special Olympics Kayaking – and Patrick Furlong from Ballyfermot played a blinder in football for Lakers. In Basketball, Emma Johnstone from Finglas and Stephen Lee from Navan Road represented Cabra Lions Special Olympics Club, and Edel Armstrong from Dublin 7 swam to the top for Phoenix Flyers.

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TRANSPORT: MAJOR WORKS INCHES CLOSER TO REALITY AS PREFERRED PATHWAY REVEALED

MetroLink preferred route reveals shorter line, major changes PADRAIG CONLON

AFTER listening to Dubliners’ views, the Government has revealed significant changes to the city’s proposed underground train system, MetroLink. The link will begin in Swords and connect the airport to the city centre in 20 minutes, where it will link the transport hub with the Luas, BusConnects, DART and Irish Rail services. Original plans to go south to Sandyford were scrapped, meaning the new line will instead terminate at Charlemont. The station in Ballymun will be moved under the site of the old shopping centre, where plans are in place for a new mixed-use quarter following demolition of the old centre. Plans to use Na Fianna GAA club pitches in Glasnevin for construction were also shelved. Instead, a smaller underground station will be built on the nearby grounds of Home Farm FC. At O’Connell Street, the proposed station will now be underneath the old Carlton cinema, where a shopping centre is planned. The NTA say this is being done to reduce the impact on bus, Luas and vehicular traffic on the street. At Tara Street, residents and apartment owners in College Gate, which will be demolished to make way for the new station, will be offered compensation while the NTA say it will work with Dublin City Council to find another site for the

Markievicz Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre. St Stephen’s Green station will still be located on the east side of the green, but will be moved slightly from Merrion Row to allow Hume Street to remain open during construction, easing the impact on traffic. It will also be further west under St Stephen’s Green to avoid closing the road during construction and to avoid a major sewer that would require

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Original plans to go to Sandyford were scrapped, so the new line will instead terminate at Charlemont diversion. Commenting on the emerging preferred route, Minister for Transport Shane Ross told Dublin Gazette: “I am pleased t h a t t h e N TA h ave responded to what we had to say. “In particular, the prospect of a two- to four-year disruption to the Green Line has been averted. “Also, major upgrading of the Green Line, which has already begun, will address current and future overcrowding issues in the form of more frequent and longer trams, until at least 2040, when it is expected the tie-in with Metro will have commenced. “However, this is still a ‘preferred route’, and the NTA will again be in consultation with local communities, businesses and individuals who are

Relief for many as GAA pitches ‘safe’ RACHEL D’ARCY

THE pitches of Na Fianna GAA were officially declared safe from construction at Tuesday’s announcement of the preferred route. Initial proposals suggested that the popular club would potentially lose their pitches for up to seven years for the development of the project. However, Home Farm football club on Griffith Avenue are instead expected to have their pitches impacted under the new preferred route. The Public Consultation document said: “[The NTA] consulted with the various stakeholders here and discussed options around the construction of the Griffith Park station itself. “These included not building a station here at all or locating it under either the Na Fianna or Home Farm FC pitches. With three schools and the sports facilities nearby, it’s a great location for a metro station. “Therefore, in consultation with Home Farm and in line with a more compact station design, we propose to construct it under the Home Farm FC soccer pitch. This means the pitch will be unavailable during construction, but will be fully restored afterwards.” It is now believed that because of the more compact station, teamed with the decision to use single-bore tunnels instead of double, that construction will only take three years rather than seven.

Pool users, local residents vow to fight against plan RACHEL D’ARCY

The ‘preferred route’ for the MetroLink, with its significant focus on the north side

affected. “There will be eight public consultations in the coming six weeks, and I strongly urge those who have any concerns about the current proposals to make them known. “As is evidenced by

the changes already introduced due to public consultation, [citizens’] engagement is providing a new exciting transport system that will greatly benefit our city and communities,” said Minister Ross.

The new route is available for public consultation and the NTA expects to make an application to An Bord Pleanala for MetroLink next year. Its construction is expected to take six to seven years.

RESIDENTS advocating for Markievicz Pool and College Gate apartments to be saved are asking for a detailed explanation of why alternative plans for Metrolink wouldn’t work. It was announced on Tuesday that despite the NTA looking into substitute plans for the Tara Street station of MetroLink, the original preferred route would remain, despite the demolition of 70 homes and a community leisure centre. Sean De Burca, from the Save Markievicz Pool group, told Dublin Gazette that while they are in favour of transport for Dublin, they feel their community is not being considered. He said: “We are in favour of significant investment in public transport for Dublin. After all, we are residents of Dublin 2, and the city deserves world-class transport infrastructure. “So far, all MetroLink has offered this community is to destroy 70 homes and one of the city’s few public amenities. “The communities of Dublin South were listened to. The GAA pitches of Na Fianna have been preserved, and rightly so. What about the residents of Dublin city? “We will be protesting outside the Markievicz Pool this Saturday. We will engage fully in the public consultation process and submit our own proposals in due course,” De Burca said. For more on the Markievicz Pool protest, pick up next week’s Dublin Gazette.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Katie Boyle and Gemma Smyth

Gillian Moriarty and Naomi Power

Jade Cox-Blundell Aileen Cox-Blundell. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Ciara and Gerard Harrington

Foodies out in force for launch F

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Emily McElarney

OODIES of Ireland were out last week for the launch of the already number one bestselling Baby-Friendly Family Cookbook written by Aileen Cox Blundell, creator of baby-friendly food blog Baby-Led Feeding. Aileen’s second cookbook is packed with over 150 healthy recipes which all the family will love, from weaning

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babies to fussy teenagers. The launch took place at Studio 10 and Alison Curtis, presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, did the honours of launching the book. Guests ate from a range of canapés from Aileen’s book including SuperHealthy Black Bean Brownies, Baby Banoffee Bites and Lime, Coriander & Ginger Salmon Pops.

Emma O’Leary

Aileen Cox-Blundell and Colette Horan

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Eunice McMenamin and Orla Higgins

Tracy O’Shaughnessy and Tammy Daly

Emer O’Shea and Aisling O’Brien Alexandra Keane and Andi Cooper

Ingrid Alexandra and April Keogh. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Shedding light on What Men Want D Mikaela O’Brien and Rachel Verschoyle

UBLIN’S Lighthouse Cinema was packed out last week for the special preview screening of What Men Want. The film tells the story of sports agent Ali Davis. Passed up for a well-deserved promotion, sports agent Ali Davis wonders what else she needs to do to succeed in

a man’s world. Hoping to find answers from a psychic, Ali drinks a weird concoction that suddenly allows her to hear what men are thinking. Using her newfound ability, Ali starts to turn the tables on her obnoxious male colleagues while racing to sign the next basketball superstar.

Maeve Gallivan, Catherine Coleman, Deirdre Twohig, Colette O’Brien and Eileen Maguire

Rose Williams,Taylor Boyce and Sinead Hickey

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TELEVISION presenter Karen Koster is pictured with Amy Dempsey and Gianluca Bux as they celebrated the arrival of spring and the launch of GroMor 2019 - encouraging everyone to visit their local garden centres and nurseries, buy Irish plants and get growing! GroMór 2019 has two key themes that will focus on the seasonal plants with ‘Garden Colour’ across April and May and then ‘Container Garden’ from June onwards. For anyone looking for advice or easy to follow guides and videos on how to grow flowers, plants, herbs, trees and vegetables or to find your local garden centre or nursery visit, www.GroMór.ie. Picture: Brian McEvoy

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DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

Meeting Karina

Delight at being chosen to represent Dublin and honouring her brother I’M Karina Cahill from Blanchardstown and this is my story. I’m sure it will hit home for some people as they may have gone through a similar experience as myself or are currently going through it. I recently found out I’ve been chosen to represent Dublin in the 2019 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon’s #WomenwithImpact campaign. I’m thrilled to be selected and to get to share my story about how I came to enter the Mini Marathon. I’m also thrilled to share why I have chosen St Francis Hospice as my charity. In 2011 I did my first 10k Women’s Mini Marathon. At the time, I just did it to help raise money for charity, as my mother had passed away in November 2010 and I wanted to give something back. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that I did my next one. When I completed it I said to my friend that every year from now on I’m going to try get better on my times just to push myself a little. I started off by just doing a 20 minute walk every few days. Now I walk an hour 5 to 6 days a week and try get into a jog for about 10 to 15 minutes. I am not an avid jogger but I do try, and a little a day can go a long way.

In 2018 my eldest brother Paul was going through a rare cancer which impacted on his ability to walk and he had to get around in a wheelchair. Yet despite all he was going through, he was determined that he would walk properly again one day. He was admitted into St Francis Hospice in Blanchardstown, and after being there for some time getting physio and some welldeserved rest, I said: “I’m going to do the Mini Marathon for you bro, and for every step I take, it’s two for you.” He was delighted and helped me raise money for the hospice who I chose as my charity. Paul was still in the hospice the day I did the Mini Marathon. When I completed it, I went up to him with my medal and said “this belongs to you”. He was delighted and said how proud our mam would have been that I not only completed it but I had improved my time. As we sat talking I said jokingly, I’ll get better next year. Unfortunately my brother Paul passed away in September 2018. The staff in the hospice were so fantastic, and as Paul was there for over 6 months we became very fond of the staff and could see the impact these guys had on the lives of the patients and their families. St Francis Hospice is not just a

place where our loved ones go to pass away. They have many facilities that include day care, physiotherapy and relaxation, as well as having a small salon to make their patients feel better in themselves. Before my brother passed away, he attended St Francis Hospice day care where he would go once a week and meet people who were going through life changing illnesses and did art classes as well as using the above facilities I have mentioned. The money that I raise by doing the Mini Marathon this year will go towards supporting all of these facilities, as well as other areas within the hospice. As this year began, I wanted to keep my promise to my brother and continue doing the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, so when I saw the opportunity to represent my county for the #Womenwithimpact campaign, I submitted my story. I never thought I’d be picked as I’m sure 100s of applications went forward but I am delighted to have been selected. My focus is to beat my time even if it’s only by a minute and to raise as much funds as possible for St Francis Hospice. If you’d like to join me on June 2, enter now at www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie, and I’ll see you at the start line!

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Anne (104) granted ‘greatest wish’ to be arrested by police A 104-year-old woman has been arrested at her care home at her wish to fulfil a lifelong bucket list. Anne Brokenbrow says that she has never been on the wrong side of the law but wanted to see what it felt like to be arrested. As part of a charity scheme organised by Stokeleigh Care Home, Bristol, residents were invited to write down one thing that they wanted to do most at the centre. Anne cheekily grinned as officers “detained” her inside the care home and bundled her into a waiting police car. The local police first caught wind of the request when they received an email from the care home asking would they come and “arrest” one of their residents.

Orangutan mother Woman nearly dies blinded by air gun after injecting fruit juice pellets in Indonesia AN endangered orangutan was found blinded and near death in Indonesia after she was stabbed and shot 74 times by an air rifle. The orangutan, named Hope by the rescue workers, was found on a palm oil plantation by local villagers. Hope’s malnourished one-month old baby was by her side when rescuers came to her aid but unfortunately died when they were rushed to a local clinic. Hope suffered a broken collarbone in the attack while four bullets were found in her left eye and two in her right – leaving her permanently blind. A veterinarian working with Hope said she will need a “long time care and recovery treatment” and unfortunately, will not be able to be released back into the wild.

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Vets removed some of the pellets during a four-hour surgery

A WOMAN in China has nearly died after injecting herself with homemade fruit juice. Only identifying as Zeng, the 51-year-old woman is an avid believer in folk remedies and believed a blend of juices would make her healthier. Zeng blitzed 20 fruits together and filtered the mixture before injecting herself with it. Shortly after the DIY injection, Zeng said she began to

experience severe itching and came down with a high fever. The hospital kept Zeng in the intensive care unit for five days where she suffered multiple organ dysfunction (MODS) in her liver, kidney, heart, and lungs. MODS can often lead to multiple organ failure and thus, death. Fortunately for Zeng, her body was strong enough to survive the ordeal.

Energy drink with active Viagra ingredient banned ZAMBIA has banned an energy drink that contains an active ingredient found in Viagra. Power Natural High Energy Drink SX was pulled from the shelves after a Ugandan man complained it had some stiff side effects. An investigation by the Ugandan health authorities in December found that the very popular soft drink contained Sildenafil Citrata – the generic name for Viagra. Ever since news of drink’s odd ingredient broke, demand for the beverage has only risen. A local journalist says that despite the ban, the drink is still on sale in some shops in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. The soft-drink is exported to

other countries in the region, including Uganda, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Revin Zambia, the drink’s manufacturer, has not commented on the ban.

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BusConnects is a major investment programme to improve public transport in Dublin. It aims to overhaul the current bus system through a 10 year integrated programme of integrated actions to deliver a more efficient, reliable and better bus system for more people. The core bus corridor project aims to deliver 230kms of dedicated bus lanes and 200kms of cycle tracks along 16 of the busiest corridors in Dublin. The National Transport Authority has commenced a public consultation in relation to these proposals.

Community Forum The NTA is fully committed to working with all interested parties in the development of the Core Bus Corridors project. We want to keep everyone on the proposed bus corridors fully in the picture at all times. As such, we have established a Community Forum for each corridor. Phase 3 Public Consultation has commenced and we are calling for a single representative from resident and community associations, disability and special interest groups and business organisations on the corridors, along with public representatives. As places are limited, only one representative per group can be accepted. The aim is to create two-way communication with local communities allowing information and feedback to be relayed clearly, quickly and accurately.

Ballymun to City Centre, Finglas to Phibsborough, Bray to City Centre, UCD Ballsbridge to City Centre, Blackrock to Merrion, Ringsend to City Centre If you would like to nominate a representative for the phase 3 corridors above, please let us know by emailing cbc@busconnects.ie The Public Consultation for Phase 1 concludes Friday 29th March 2019. Phase 2 will run until Tuesday 30th April 2019. Phase 3, the 6 corridors listed above has commenced and will conclude Friday 31st May 2019.

General Information Public Consultation is now live for these six corridors and will conclude Friday 31st May 2019. Written submissions and observations on the six corridors may be made: Online: Through the online form in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public Consultationâ&#x20AC;? section of the Core Bus Corridor page on the website www.busconnects.ie By email to: cbc@busconnects.ie

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

The Lee Harveys Protest Punk

AS THEIR NAME might suggest, Dublin punks T h e L e e Ha r veys made up of musicians who have been hanging around the Irish punk scene since the early 80s - were originally very much about American political protest songs. An odd niche for a Dublin-based band, perhaps, if one most punks would agree offers fertile ground. The band are angry, firing off two-minute, politically potent tracks on themes like Israel and Palestine, gun crime and a certain Donald Trump. Their latest EP, due s h o r t l y, i s e n t i t l e d ‘Resistance is Not Terrorism’, and - amongst other themes - rounds on Eurovision’s visit to Israel

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with an ‘alternative Eurovision’ track. “One of things that I loved about the Dead Kennedy’s was the sense of mischief they had, and that’s what we’re doing here, throwing the cat amongst the pigeons,” guitarist Peter Jones says of the song. “It’s not against the Eurovision, it’s in support of Palestine.” “We’re not against the Israeli people, we’re against what’s happening over there. I think it’s like holding the Eurovision on

the Shankill Road in the middle of the troubles,” Bitzy Fitzgerald explains. “We have submitted the track to RTE, but we haven’t had a response. I’m not sure we really wanted one. But the whole thing was to make a point about it, really, a bit of subversion and a bit of craic.” There’s a real punk ethos to the way the Lee Harveys release their music, too, with circumstances seeing the band cram their new ‘EP’ with old classics because they can. “Officially it’s an EP, but we wanted to put out a vinyl,” vocalist Bitzy explains, “so we went on social media and asked friends which songs by the band they’d like to hear on it, and stuck in whatever

we could get on the 24 minutes on the other half.” “Initially, the aim of The Lee Harveys was to be outsiders offering a view on what’s happening in America, hence the name. There are lots of great things about America, and unfortunately some really awful things, a lot worse since Trump got into power.” “Some of the songs we’ve written have come into fruition, like Gun City. I think there have been 30 plus school shootings in American in the last year. That God given right to bear arms against people they have... basically, America is killing itself from the inside.” “There’s always been a political slant. People say

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there shouldn’t be politics in sport or music. Of course there should. We’re of a generation of protest. I find when we’re writing stuff, it’s really hard not to say something. Nothing changes, and there’s so much to talk about.” The Lee Harveys have a substantial local fanbase, but don’t really engage with popular radio shows or mainstream media. The popular, but underrepresented punk scene that exists on the fringes of Dublin is full of bands like The Lee Harveys: interesting, pointed, and giving little consideration to their own success. They’re all the more interesting for it. Highly limited copies of ‘Resistance Is Not Terrorism’ are out on FOAD records on vinyl now. They play The Wild Duck on Sunday, March 31 (afternoon show).

MARCH 28 (THURSDAY)

Empress Of @ Whelan’s, €18 Finbar Furey @ Vicar Street, €38 Eur(Elle) @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

MARCH 29 (FRIDAY)

Keywest @ Olympia, €23 Former Grafton Street buskers Keywest have risen rapidly through the Dublin music hierarchy; their Olympia headline show is just the next step. Cherry Glazerr @ Whelan’s, €15 John J Presley @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

MARCH 30 (SATURDAY)

Julia Jacklin @ Whelan’s, sold out Nealo @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), sold out

MARCH 31 (SUNDAY)

Lee Scratch Perry @ Whelan’s, €26 Daviis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

APRIL 2 (TUESDAY)

Lukas Graham @ Olympia Theatre, €29

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The Lee Harveys latest EP, due shortly, is entitled ‘Resistance is Not Terrorism’

IN MOST films, the baddies are always ‘The Other’ – some external force, figure or agency that poses a threat to be overcome. Ripley had to defeat the xenomorph in Alien; the one-armed stranger had to defeat an entire town in Bad Day at Black Rock.

horror genre (adding a dash of sociopolitical commentary), but also throws in some creepy laughs that, together, creates a striking film from Peele. At its heart, then, the film has a straightforward enough central premise that’s easy to sum up, but which Us takes as a basis to play with and experiment with audience expectations. In Us, a nice, ordinary small family of middleclass black people – the Wilsons – find themselves in a fight for their survival when some creepy, murderous doppelgangers show up one night at their home. That’s a simple summary, but the film plays with that premise, becoming in some ways as much

a commentary on various tensions currently ripping through US society as it is more directly about ‘evil twin wants to replace you’. Yet there’s something of a mystery, too, to unpack at the heart of the film. These Others aren’t just, say, hellspawn who’ve randomly wandered in from The Leprechaun Dimension – their ties to the terrified Wilsons are revealed as deep-rooted. We’ve already been primed for something weird in mum Adelaide’s (a terrific Lupita Nyong’o) past, with a prelude section that put her as a girl in an unsettling situation with modern-day echoes. That unnerving event, carried as a secret she’s kept even from her easygoing husband Gabe (a

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Holds a dark mirror to reflect ourselves But in director Jordan Peele’s (Get Out) new, provocative film, Us (Cert 16, 117 mins), the enemy is quite literally us, ourselves – and who can provide a more potent, terrifying enemy than yourself? It’s an interesting concept that underpins the film, which plays with conventions of the psycho-

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AS Junior’s condition gets worse, Wayne is shouldering the burden as Orla gets frantic. Before the operation, Wayne wonders how much more Junior can take. With the slow surrogacy process on his mind, Wayne seeks a way to cut corners. Without consulting Orla, a desperate Wayne willing to do whatever it takes and turns to Killian Hurley. Damien worries he has blown things with Máiread, which leads to Laura advising him to act to fix things. Phoebe encourages Máiread to give Damien another chance.

Lupita Nyong’o is excellent as the ordinary mum suddenly thrust into a terrifying reality

likeable Winston Duke), seems to have finally come back to haunt her on this particular very long, dark night of the soul. Ultimately, the everyman Wilsons are forced into a fight for their very lives, even though escaping the Others, and the neighborhood, may be easier said than done ... Us is, at the very least, an inventively creative

film that’s hard to sum up. Add a dash of slasherdom here, a pinch of comedy there, then stir in some sly commentary, et voila: you’re presented with a memorable slice of some fine film fare. And if this doesn’t appeal to you, don’t worry – I’m sure your creepy, murderous double will lap it up... Verdict: 8/10

Dean seizes his opportunity Paul is desperate to get rid of Hot Pots, leading to Dean seizing his opportunity. Jane wants to let Paul know that he was played, but Dean doesn’t want her to say anything. Seán tells them that Niamh will sign over her share of Vino’s to Paul if he lets Ruth visits her, but Paul says no. Paul changes his mind, but has his own terms, using Ruth as leverage. Hughie interrupts an intimate conversation between Jackie and Pete, leaving Hughie feeling shut out, but following Ellie’s advice, Hughie organises a salsa class for himself and Jackie with slightly disastrous results. Orla gets a panic attack in McCoys, and turns on Tommy, leading to Dolores having to stop her from blurting out a family secret.. Watch Fair City on RTE One Orla turns on Tommy as on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesshe feels the pressure in day and Thursday. McCoys

IDLES @ Vicar Street, sold out Mondo Marcio @ Whelan’s, €18 Bob Reynolds @ The Sugar Club, €18

APRIL 3 (WEDNESDAY)

ROE @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 One of the rising stars of Irish music, Derry’s ROE plays what’s sure to be a popular show as she establishes herself in Dublin.

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

ENTERTAINMENT

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MARCH 28 TO 31 Picture This @ 3Arena, €52+ PICTURE This have become the first ever band to sell out five dates at the 3Arena in Dublin, less than one week after the announcement.

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Empress Of @ Whelan’s, €18 Finbar Furey @ Vicar Street, €38 Eur(Elle) @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €8

MARCH 29 (FRIDAY)

MARCH 30 (SATURDAY)

Julia Jacklin @ Whelan’s, sold out Nealo @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), sold out

MARCH 31 (SUNDAY)

Lee Scratch Perry @ Whelan’s, €26 Daviis @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

APRIL 2 (TUESDAY)

Lukas Graham @ Olympia Theatre, €29

The Lee Harveys latest EP, due shortly, is entitled ‘Resistance is Not Terrorism’

DON’T FORGET! You can see the complete Music interview at our great Gazette website!

Pressure sees Orla having a panic attack in McCoys AS Junior’s condition gets worse, Wayne is shouldering the burden as Orla gets frantic. Before the operation, Wayne wonders how much more Junior can take. With the slow surrogacy process on his mind, Wayne seeks a way to cut corners. Without consulting Orla, a desperate Wayne willing to do whatever it takes and turns to Killian Hurley. Damien worries he has blown things with Máiread, which leads to Laura advising him to act to fix things. Phoebe encourages Máiread to give Damien another chance.

Lupita Nyong’o is excellent as the ordinary mum suddenly thrust into a terrifying reality

IDLES @ Vicar Street, sold out Mondo Marcio @ Whelan’s, €18 Bob Reynolds @ The Sugar Club, €18

APRIL 3 (WEDNESDAY)

ROE @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 One of the rising stars of Irish music, Derry’s ROE plays what’s sure to be a popular show as she establishes herself in Dublin.

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BEAUTY NEWS WIN a La Roche Posay hamper this Skin Health Month

Flirt with Florals in your home this Spring Debenhams

TO CELEBRATE La Roche-Posay’s ‘Skin Health Month’ campaign, which is taking place in pharmacies until 31st March, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a deluxe hamper of some of La Roche-Posay’s hero products. Throughout March, customers are invited to avail of free, in-store skin consultations with trained dermo-advisers who will advise on how best to treat and manage individual sensitive skin concerns. One lucky winner of the La Roche-Posay hamper will get all this: • La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water • Toleriane Ultra cream • Toleriane Night cream • Toleriane Eye cream • Cicaplast Baume B5 • Anthelios Ultra Fluid SPF50 • Cicaplast Lips balm To be in with a chance of winning, email competitions@dublingazette.com with ‘Skin Health Month’ in the title by April 8th. Full competition terms and conditions are available at https://bit.ly/2HSLvf2.  Rachel D’Arcy

to help your home bloom, or more investment pieces if you’re looking to maintain the presence of flora in your home all year long. We’ve taken some of our top picks of bringing spring blooms into your home this year.

Faux roses, TK Maxx

Elizaveta Cushion, Michael Murphy Home Furnishing

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SPRING has finally sprung, and it’s the perfect time of year to look at a revamp of your home. Gone are the dreary days of winter, with many looking for ways to brighten up their home - so why not

look at florals? Rather than an entire redecoration and brand new furniture, take a look at introducing bright faux flowers, decorative floral soft furnishings and working them into your room naturally. There’s plenty of affordable options

Flora Drawers, Homesense

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English Pear & Freesia, with spirited Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Together, they create a fresh and fruity scent when applied to skin. Easily applied with the dab of a fingertip, the product can be swirled onto wrists, neck and décolletage. The collaboration is available exclusively at Brown Thomas, priced at €59 for the complete set, which comes in a colourful pink pouch.

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AN EXCITING new product from Jo Malone launched at Brown Thomas last week, in collaboration with one of the world’s leading beauty vloggers. The Fragrance Combining palette has been created alongside British vlogger Fleur de Force, combining two scents in a solid perfume formula. The travel-ready palette was curated by the fashionista, containing two of her favourite scents - Golden

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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Colour is coming  Rachel D’Arcy

NEON GREENS, orange, pinks and yellows and everything in between are coming to the high street like an unstoppable force. Thanks to a new collaboration between Bershka and colour giants Pantone, dropping in stores this month, it’ll be easy to channel this seasons monochrome trend, but not as you know it. Key items from the catwalks and the silhouettes of the season have been drenched in eye popping colours, which are definitely festival ready as we come into Electric Picnic season.

For women, star pieces in the collection include blazers, cargo pants, asymmetric crop tops, bike shorts and major tonal accessories like glasses and bags. Men can also luck in on this trend, with windbreakers, Bermuda shorts and cargo pants on offer, all in the same bright, vivid colours - a standout must for your summer wardrobe. According to Bershka, the ‘full-colour’ combination is the hottest new combo, so make sure you try it out yourselves when the Pantone x Bershka collection hits shelves this month.

Martha Keeping comfy when wandering the streets  MARTHA GILHEANEY I am broke, but it’s not a real broke, just a moving of money away from the high street and into savings kind of broke. My mother never gives up hope that one day I’ll be doing this to buy a house, a car, or even in my case driving lessons. But at 34 and true to my millennial nature, I just feel too young so instead I am saving for a holiday to Japan! Such saving requires a lot of resolve, especially over the weekends living in the city centre. Walking is a fine, fun, free activity that my boyfriend and I have decided to embrace. Last Saturday we ate a stack of pancakes to fuel up, packed the camera, enough money to treat ourselves to two coffees and took to the streets. I wore a cute dress and block heels for this aimless adventure. Naturally I would have been more physically comfortable in something soft and flat, but wouldn’t I always? When people talk about being comfortable in their clothes I wonder if they are referring to physical comfort or mental comfort? Or maybe it’s a bit of both? The mental rarely registers with me. I am as at home in a tracksuit as I am in a gown and everything in between. I don’t mind standing out, it usually brings nice nods, although I remember this girl, who clearly wasn’t comfortable with my comfort. She used to say “Martha, I don’t know how you have time to put those outfits together.” With a stoney stare I replied “It takes as much time to put on something brilliant as it does something bland!” But physical comfort, or its lack of, can be a little harder to contend. I mean I could wear runners, boyfriend jeans, soft sweatersand water proof jackets with hoods every day and I would definitely be more physically comfortable, but mentally I’d wither and withdraw. Fashion in all its wonderful varieties just means too much to me to let that happen. I know that comfort is important, and for some it is a priority. Maybe for me, if I ever truly grow up and settle down, it will be too. I just really hope it won’t. For now, I am happy to wander the streets getting blisters on the backs of my heels while I make Dublin discoveries like the most oxymoronic peaceful park beside a prison and a trendy hipster hangout lined with antique shops. Dublin is a wonderful city to be broke and blistered in! Martha is a Personal Stylist and Image Consultant. To find out more visit www.marthaslookingglass.com or follow Martha on Facebook/Instagram @Martha’sLookingGlass.

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FOOD&DRINK

MORSELS OF NEWS IN THE CAPITAL

WEEBites

Spring for the best farmers’ markets GARY IBBOTSON

WITH Lent in full swing, Easter a few weeks away and the atmosphere not sure if it should bring sunshine or torrential rain, Spring is well and truly upon us. Our supermarkets these days are stocked to the brim 365 days of the year, so it’s easy to forget that much of our fresh fruit and veg is seasonal produce. This essentially means that at a

certain time of year, a certain fruit or vegetable is at its peak, in terms of flavour or harvest. Fruits and vegetables that have been naturally ripened on the vine or tree and harvested at the right time, will also contain much more nutritional value. If you’re trying to avoid goods that were massgrown in greenhouses, sprayed with pesticides or are just generally more expensive, it’s a good idea to look out for produce that’s currently in-season. D u r i n g s p r i n g ,

ve g e t a b l e s s u c h a s aubergines, leeks and peas are in season. Fruits such as Bramley apples, grapefruits, rhubarb and lemons are now hitting their stride. To help you find some of the freshest in-season produce money can buy, we have compiled a list of local farmer markets where you can find all of the above and more. The Supernatural Food Market Located at Pearse Street, Dublin 2, The Supernatural Food Market Stalls offer a range of organic and biodynamic

fruits and vegetables as well as organic cheeses, olives and eggs. This indoor market opens every Saturday from 9:30am to 3:30pm and also contains an organic butchers and fishmonger. The Green Door Market This popular market now calls Bluebell Business Park in Dublin 12 home. Offering some of the best variety of fruit and veg in the city, the market conveniently open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) for those who live in and work in the city. Visitors can buy top-

quality produce in an inviting space while enjoying a community market experience and meeting the people who are behind their food. People’s Park Market Arguably one of the most famous markets in the Dublin area, Dun Laoghaire’s People’s Park Market opens every Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Open since 1890, the market now boasts more than 50 vendors selling a variety of food stuffs such as local, seasonal produce, hot food, baked goods and arts and crafts.

Winners revealed in top Grow It Yourself initiative THE winners have been announced in the Energia Get Ireland Growing community growing fund created by GIY (Grow It Yourself), with members (above) of Kildare group, the Zero Waste Community Garden, scooping the top prize of €5,000. Some €75,000 has been awarded to 86 community food growing projects across the island of Ireland, with the teams each receiving funds to develop their unique projects and ideas further for the benefit of their local community. The recipients include community groups, schools, not-forprofits, community gardens, GIT groups, hospitals, creches, Direct Provision centres and Men’s Sheds all across the country. Each group’s share of funding ranges from €500 to €2,000, with the top prize of €5,000 going to one group. The winners included Global Action Plan Community Garden, Ballymun; St Vincent’s Special School, Navan Road; and St Brigid’s Community Garden, Stillorgan.

Natural fast food chain Leon readies for opening LEON, the Naturally Fast Food brand, plans to open 20 restaurants nationwide by 2023, creating 600 new jobs across the service industry as it shares its approach to fast food with Irish communities. The UK-based chain opened in 2004 and has announced its first Irish location in Dublin’s popular tourist destination and restaurant hub, Temple Bar. Located at Crown Alley in the former second-hand shop, Eager Beaver, LEON plans to open its doors in May. The brand also plans to open a second branch in Dundrum Town Centre later in 2019.

CRAFTBEERCORNER

Full of character – and

a pretty great pint, too A LOCALS’ local since 1850, this bar has the ability to turn a quiet pint into a mad night at the flip of a hat. The Wellington is full of character; the small front bar and alcove seating haven’t seen much updating over the years, but that only adds to the location’s charm. The pint was smooth, one of the creamiest around (as you can see) and the temperature was on point but it was missing that perfect blend of all three characteristics that make up taste. While short of breaking the 8 barrier, it was still a fine pint. The Wellington House, 100 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1 @guinnessadvisor

Belgium Strong Ale Delirium Tremens  PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado This beer just looks beautiful in its bottle. Ceramic type bottle with quirky design and the pink elephant stands out on the shelf. Belgium beer is in a league of its own and this strong ale will not disappoint. You can taste the 8.5 % ABV strength with this beer but its a smooth tasting ale that’s very enjoyable.

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TRAVEL

Instagrammable Destinations

TOP 10 INSTAGRAM LOCATIONS | MUST-VISIT DESTINATIONS FOR THAT ‘INSTA-WORTHY’ PHOTO SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor WHETHER it’s breath taking landscapes or iconic landmarks you’re after you won’t be short of Insta-worthy moments on a trip across the Americas. Road trip specialists TrekAmerica put the question to its thousands of loyal and dedicated trekkers and came up with a top ten must visit destinations.

LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA, CANADA

WITH crystal clear blue waters, Lake Louise offers the most incredible scenery, hiking opportunities and the perfect opportunity to get that perfect shot for the gram’. Glaciers and Grizzlies, eleven days from €1,909 per person. Photo @siobhansanta

CADILLAC RANCH, AMARILLO, TEXAS THIS 21-day tour travels along the original Route 66 and includes a visit to the Cadillac Ranch for a chance to spray paint and get Insta snappy. Southern Sun from Los Angeles, eleven days from €2,200 per person. Photo @chloepirt

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA

CELEBRATING its 100th year as a National Park in 2019, the mighty Grand Canyon is one of the USA’s iconic sites and should definitely

not to be missed. Westerner 2, 14 days from €1,575 per person. Photo @rachietravels

GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING, YELLOWSTONE, WYOMING

HARD-CORE adventurers will be blown away on this 14-day tour, packed with breath-taking scenery and wildlife spotting opportunities. Enjoy a night under the stars at Yellowstone National Park and view the largest hot spring in the USA, Grand Prismatic Spring. Mountain Trail, 14 days from €1,625 per person. Photo @mycklemoore

MONUMENT VALLEY, ARIZONA

THIS 20-day tour is perfect for Trekkers that want to experience both adventure and partying. The highlight is definitely a visit to the famous Monument Valley with the chance to capture a Forrest Gump selfie. Westerner 3, 20 days from €2,309 per person. Photo @amymariecampbell

ATHABASCA GLACIER, ALBERTA

EXPERIENCE the best of the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia and Alberta on this breath-taking tour, with a visit to Jasper National Park with wildlife spotting opportunities and a hike along the beautiful Athabasca Glacier. Mountie, 11 days from €1,320 per person. Photo @james.dower

MEOW WOLF, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

BE prepared for a trip that is out of the ordinary and extraordinary, with a visit to Meow Wolf at Sante Fe. Filled with all things architecture, painting and trippy, this immersive experience is like no other. Southern Sun from New York, 21 days from €2,225 per person. Photo @tashabyfield

PUNALU’U BLACK SAND BEACH, HAWAII

EXPECT nothing less than pure paradise on this 8-day tour with plenty of photographic opportunities. Swim through crystal clear waters, spot Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, visit the 25 metre-high ‘Rainbow Falls’ and view one of the most active volcanoes in the world - Kilauea. Hawaii Big Island, eight days from €2,015 per person. Photo: @1BeckyDavidson

UXMAL RUINS, CAMPECHE, MEXICO

EXPERIENCE the beauty and culture of Mexico on this nine-day tour. Visit the UNESCO Uxmal Ruins in Campeche to learn about Mexico’s colourful past, before partying it up in Cancun and spotting wildlife in Mexico’s incredible jungle. Mexican BLT, nine days from €1,915 per person. Photo @lianne.payne

VENICE BEACH

VISIT the best of the Southwest USA on this seven-day tour designed for Trekkers who want a balance of partying and exploring. Take a stroll down Venice beach to experience funky shops, street performers and foodie hot spots. Western Wonder from Los Angeles, seven days from €1,766 per person. Photo @scarlettlondon

Follow the @TrekAmerica moments hashtag on Twitter and Instagram #TrekMoments For more information or to book visit:Trekamerica.com or call 0333 003 2051.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Nissan crossover proves X-cellent in every way DECLAN GLYNN

THE Nissan X-Trail is the largest crossover that Nissan makes, but the current car is a lot different to X-Trails of old. Consigned to the history books is the boxy look of the original X-Trail, while many people will consider the new Nissan X-Trail to be a far racier, and desirable, alternative to a people carrier. With the rugged looks of an SUV, and the option of a third row of seats, it can accommodate up to seven people, while still cutting a dash on the road, or in the school car park. While a large proportion of motorists tend to like the look of big SUVs, they don’t necessarily need the off-road ability they traditionally possess. Luckily, the X-Trail allows you to choose how much off-road boldness it has – you can opt for a four-wheel-drive version, or choose front-wheel drive to keep running costs down. A bigger brother to the massively successful Nissan Qashqai, the new Nissan X-Trail replaces the “Qashqai + 2” from the first-generation model and replaces the previous generation X-Trail too. Four specifications are available – XE, SV, SV Premium, and SVE – while the only engine available is a 1.6-litre turbo diesel. Seating options consist of five or seven seats for total practicality, or outright carrying capacity. Co2 emissions as low as 129g/km result in an annual road tax from as little as €270. Fu e l c o n s u m p t i o n as low as 4.9l/100km is achievable from the sweet-revving 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine, while 130bhp, and 320 Nm of torque at 1750rpm, are

Citroen reveals new C-Segment SUV details CITROEN Ireland have just revealed full details of their new C-Segment SUV, the C5 Aircross, which sets a new bar for comfort in its segment thanks to its Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension – a standard feature across the entire range. All models come equipped with three individual sliding, folding and reclining rear seats for extra practicality and include best-inclass boot space of up to 720-litres. ConnectedCAM – a factory-fitted dashboard camera from Citroen – is also standard across the range. These features ensure optimal levels of comfort,

very impressive figures indeed. A six-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, but buyers can opt for Nissan’s CVT (automatic) gearbox on all but the entry-level XE model. A four-wheel-drive system is available as an option on these models too. Performance Tuned for responsive, agile performance, the Nissan X-Trail’s fourw h e e l - d r ive sys te m automatically sends power to the wheels that need it most – 30 times faster than the human eye can blink. That makes driving a doddle, whether you are driving in the heaviest rain or snow, or just negotiating a tight bend. T h e N e w “NissanConnect” infotainment system is incredibly intuitive

thanks to its 7” anti-glare touch-screen, enhanced navigation, and handsf re e co m m u n i ca t i o n functions. It makes the X-Trail an integral part of your connected lifestyle in just a few clicks. The car I had on test was the Nissan X-Trail 7-seater in luxurious SVE specification, and comes complete with a hugely impressive list of standard features. These include full leather seating, heated front and rear seats, cruise control, Bluetooth, power moon roof, power tailgate, 19”

practicality and safety across the entire range. The New C5 Aircross has just landed in Ireland and is available in four trim levels: Start, Touch, Feel & Flair, with prices starting from €26,495. The New C5 Aircross is now available to test drive at Citroen dealerships nationwide.

alloys, LED headlamps, silver roof rails, Moving Object Detection, Around View Monitor, dual zone automatic air conditioning and numerous other quality

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1) 5 or 7 seats available 2) 2WD or 4WD options 3) Manual or CVT (automatic) 4) Punchy 1.6-litre engine 5) Priced from €32,600

features. The new X-Trail has class-leading cabin space, including the most legroom in its class. The rows of seating are arranged in a tiered theatre-style system, where every row sits a little higher than the one in front, for better visibility. This doesn’t come at the expense of headroom, though, as there’s plenty of space in the back seats. The X-Trail’s 50/50 folding third-row seats let

you take extra passengers and all their gear. When not in use, the seats fold flat to create a large luggage area. Prices for the new Nissan X-Trail start at just €32,600 (ex works) for the five-seat XE model, while SVE specification models are priced from €40,800 (ex works). Nissan’s terrific large SUV certainly has the ‘X’ factor in terms of style, spaciousness, build quality and effortless driving ability.

New Ceed is due in 2019 KIA is set to welcome a new arrival to the Ceed model family, with a new (as yet, unnamed) Ceed crossover that should be even more appealing to European customers. With the arrival of the new Ceed, Ceed Sportswagon and ProCeed, Kia’s best-selling model family hasn’t stopped growing. The new Ceed crossover model will be named and revealed later in 2019.

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DUBLINGAZETTEPLANNING  CITY DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Permission sought for retention of the existing change of use of a ground floor grocery shop to residential use at 406 Clonard Road, Kimmage, Dublin 12 for John & Declan Dunning. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. 33752

PLANNING NOTICE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Permission sought to demolish a single storey motor workshop and erect a 2 storey apartment block consisting of a 2 bedroom apartment on the ground floor and a 1 bedroom apartment on the first floor on a site to the rear of 408 Clonard Road, Kimmage, Dublin 12 for John & Declan Dunning This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. 33753

PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council I, Teresa Daly, am applying for planning permission for a development at this site 6 McCauley Avenue, Artane, Dublin 5. The development will consist of; (1) an extension to the rear of the dwelling on the first floor consisting of two new bedrooms and wardrobe space and; (2) changes to the front elevation incorporating a new larger front window on the ground floor, together with all associated site works. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 33756

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I, Paul McCarthy, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: 3 Glenayle Road, Raheny, Dublin 5

I, Sophia Karok, intend to apply for Retention Permission for development at the site 16 Hawthorn Terrace, East Wall, Dublin 3. The development consists of removing a front hedge to create vehicular access for provision of off street parking, instillation of pedestrian and vehicular gates, and dishing of public footpath and all associated site works at the front of 16 Hawthorn Terrace. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civil Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours. A submission / observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. 33760

The development will consist of a single storey extension (39.8m.sq.) to rear of dwelling and associated works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. 33750

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We, Megan Casey and Barry Fay apply for Planning Permission for development at, 386, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5. D05 WC83. The development will consist of: Remove existing single storey extension to rear, provide new part single storey and part two story extension to rear of property to comprise: Ground Floor Kitchen / Dining / Utility area to rear and convert garage to study to front. First Floor - Provide bedroom and en-suite together with associated ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Submitted by: Kevin Walsh & Associates, 10, Ormond Close, Swords Manor, Swords, County Dublin, K67 K8X8 Tel: 086 2721126 33742

Permission sought for first floor extension over ground level access to side and combined two storey and ground floor extension to rear removing existing two storey rear annex and also with dormer roof and windows to existing rear roof with connection to all services and associated site works at 25 Herbert Avenue, off Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 for Patricia Spratt.

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PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council I, Anthony Hanlon, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at 12 Belvedere Avenue, Dublin 1, D01 H2T3. The development consists of the construction of a New Two Storey Extension (48m2) to the rear of the existing residential property, to include 4 no New Rooflights and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 33768

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Slattery at 70 celebrated in perfect style  sport@dublingazette.com

BLACKROCK College RFC hosted a star-studded 70th birthday tribute dinner for Fergus Slattery with the Concert Hall at the RDS providing the perfect setting for 430 family, friends, former teammates and special guests. A great celebration commenced with BBC commentator and sports presenter Jim Neilly, a long-time friend and colleague of Slattery, regaling the audience with many nostalgic stories from his career and post rugby career as a pundit. The room was littered with an incredible line-up of former international players and teammates including rugby greats like Willie John McBride, Mike Gibson, Ray McLoughlin, Hugo MacNeill, Alain Rolland, Job Langbroek, Niall Brophy, Leo Cullen, Ollie Campbell, Neil Francis, Michael Kiernan and Johnny Moloney. Of those fellow greats and ex Rock alumni, MacNeill eloquently spoke

about Slattery, reminding the crowd how frequently the word “legend” is used to describe people these days, but is a most appropriate description for Slattery. He earned 61 caps for Ireland between 1970 and 1984 – including the triple crown winning 1982 team – as well as playing 18 times for the Barbarians. He toured New Zealand with the Lions in 1971 and then again in 1974 to South Africa, playing all four matches and captaining the side a couple of times on the tour. For Ireland, he was captain of the 1979 side that won seven of their eight matches in Australia, including tests in Brisbane and Sydney. A legend on the rugby pitch as well as being a fierce advocate for Blackrock College RFC and club rugby in general. Hugo described “a dedicated, passionate Fergus who has always offered to lend a hand, whether it be MC’ing a local charity function or a rugby club dinner in rural Wales, presenting

An array of Irish rugby legends on hand to celebrate Fergus Slattery. Picture: Rock Photos

match day jerseys to the 1st XV team, or driving around town to gather signatures for an auction item. “A selfless, willing individual like Fergus is hard to find but someone who is always supported by his friends, family and former teammates as was most evident by those in attendance.” Later in the evening, Club President Pappy Burke presented him with a

piece of custom artwork of the famous image of Fergus leading the British & Irish Lions out onto the pitch. The celebratory cake, created by long-time club member, Joannie Langbroek, added a very personal touch, combining the colours from Fergus’s three jerseys from Rock, Ireland and the Lions to commemorate a remarkable career.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS THE U-13 WELL done girls to the played Junior a very A laexciting third round league match against St Pats, Donabate, in glorious sunshine. Unfortunately, the girls didn’t manage to overcome the exceptionally strong opposition. The run of play was balanced through most of the 60 minutes with the final score flattering Pats. Next match is at home to Erin Go Bragh in two weeks. The Mothers&Others team is looking for new members. Come to get fit and have fun. Women of all levels of fitness who are over 25 and not currently registered with a club are welcome to join. No football experience required. Come and try it out any Monday night at 750pm in Pairc Ciceam. Contact Juliana on 0861971989 or Trish on 0863277363 for more info. St. Kevins school this year celebrate their 50th anniversary, and to mark the event, they will host a mass in Ballygall on April 5th at 7pm and then adjourn back to the school for light refreshments at 8pm, where they eill also launch a book detailing stories from past pupils over the last 50 years. Reminder, your annual membership fee is now due, please contact Linda Parnell ASAP. All info required here on our website: http://www.ballymunkickhams.com/juvenile-minor-membership/ We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced. For more information on all our news snippets, go to our website, FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram page, where you can find a myriad of facts about the club!

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT’S IT WAS another busy weekend across the club with all sections in action. Our Senior Hurlers were away to Olafs securing a comprehensive win leaving them heading into Championship after back-to-back wins in the league. Final Score: Naomh Olafs 1-15 SOPER 2-18 The Junior Hurlers were defeated at home to Lucan. They are still looking to recruit players and a manager to help out Sean King, Pat Brennan and Dennis Carr. Final Score: SOPER 1-9 Lucan 2-15. The senior A pulled off another fantastic win beating Raheny comfortably up in Abbotstown in the Cup. They also have another game tomorrow evening in first round of the league against Lucan away before their final on Sunday. Final Score: SOPER 2-10 Raheny 3-3. Ladies Football: It was a Super Saturday in the club over the weekend with both of our minor football

teams securing impressive wins. Our Minor A team beat O’Dwyers to set up a top of the table clash away to Skerries next weekend! While our Minor B team got their first win of the season against St James Gaels. Best wishes to all the boys and girls who made confirmation this weekend. The 2010 boys fielded 3 teams against strong Whitehall opponents. The pitches were very wet, which didn’t make ground hurling easy. Our lads were slow out of the starting blocks but all 3 teams came back to put in very strong second halves. Both our under 12 boys teams had good wins this weekend first up against Raheny Friday night, with a repeat performance Saturday morning against Cuala. Under 16 boys Division 3 football: A great team performance from the squad of 14 lads.

BOXING: CRUMLIN MAN LOOKING TO PROVE HIS QUALITY WITH

Metcalfe to show strength in step up to eight rounder CLASH OF THE TITANS  sport@dublingazette.com

THEY might add 10 pounds to most but the TV cameras are going to add 10 rounds worth of fuel into the tank of Aiden Metcalfe claims the boxer ahead of his big BUI Celtic title clash at the end of the month. It has been confirmed that the Crumlin super featherwe ight will face Kildare rival Allan Phelan for the 130lbs title on the Assassin Promotions and Boxing Ireland Promotions ‘Clash of the Titans’ card at the National Stadium on Saturday, March 30. Metcalfe v Phelan is one of the chief support bouts on the night and will be shown LIVE on TG4. Me tc a l fe i s d e te rmined to prove doubters wrong following a bumpy start to life as a pro boxer. The sibling to

top amateurs Evan Metcalfe and Courtney Daly has scored two wins so far but has seen numerous fights fall through and has been left disappointed with the pair of performances he has put on. In t h i s se n se, t h e young Dub is keen to show his undoubted talents following a stellar amateur career - and has taken a risky fight to do so. Jumping up from fourround fights to eight rounds, Metcalfe faces a much more experienced foe in Phelan and a dangerous puncher to boot. “You will see a different Aiden Metcalfe on the night,” the Crumlin BC man said. “I’ll be much better than my last two fights. It’s on tv I can’t make a show of myself now can I? “This camp has been my best. I am doing 10 rounds fine [in sparring].

I have been training in a high altitude chamber three times a week, it’s the first time I have done that and it has made a difference.” Following two scrappy wins over Polish opposition, many have questioned the decision to step up and face Phelan. “People are saying I lack experience and others are saying I struggle to do four rounds but they will see on the night. I am going to prove those doubters

wrong. I am not cutting any corners. I was training for nobodies then, now I have a title in front of me and a tough opponent in Allan Phelan, you can’t cut corners. It’s a big title fight and I am going to be ready.” “The winner of this then fights for the Irish title. An Irish title is more than you dream of so there is a lot on the line and to make you train harder. 2019 is going to be my year, I’m going to be looking for

an Irish title. Hopefully it will be a great year and I take over the pro scene.” Clash of the Titans is headlined by a vacant Irish featherweight title fight between Eric Donovan and Stephen McAfee with a further domestic dust-ups between light welters Victor Rabei and Jake Hanney. Tickets for the night cost €40 (general), €60 (ringside), and €100 (VIP) and are available from Ticketmaster.ie.

Galligan tops order of Merit

Robert Galligan in action in 2018. Picture: Pat Cashman

ELM Park Golf Club’s Robert Galligan impressed against Wales in Rosslare at the boys international tournament to make an early mark on the Bridgestone Boys International Order of Merit. Ireland were beaten 11-5 by Wales overall in their annual boys international match at Rosslare but Galligan was impressive nonetheless. He put the only win on the board on day onefor Ireland with a two hole success against Tom Peet. Ireland’s fortunes improved considerably on

day two. Indeed, the hosts garnered 3.5 points from the final session with Galligan impressing in difficult conditions to beat Tom Peet 3&2. The match against Wales formed part of the GUI’s High Performance programme for Junior Golf in 2019. The GUI’s High Performance Programme at underage level is supported by Sport Ireland, Sport NI and The R&A. Galligan sits top of the Order of Merit alongside Holywood’s Tom McKibbin who was Ireland’s leading performer in a quadrangular tournament in Chantilly, France.

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PHELAN BOUT The contenders on the Clash of the Titans card ahead of Saturday’s big night in the National Stadium. Picture: Ricardo Guglieminotti

RUGBY: DUBLIN CLUBS STRENGTHEN PLACE IN PLAYOFF RACE

Lansdowne and Tarf win well AIL DIVISION 1A ROUND-UP  sport@dublingazette.com

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Running to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospice A 25-STRONG team of amateur runners from Dublin are calling on the public to support their fundraising efforts for Our Lady’s Hospice Harold’s Cross and Blackrock ahead of their participation in the Great Ireland Run on Sunday, April 14. Team OLH is hoping to raise €10,000 for Our Lady’s Hospice which would provide significant funding for much needed services. Donations can be made at give.everydayhero.com/ie/team-olh-great-irelandrun-2019.

WINGERS Daniel McEvoy and Peter Sullivan each scored braces as Lansdowne earned a bonus point win against UCD, running out 57-31 victors on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch. The headquarters club bounced back from their defeat against league leaders Cork Constitute two weeks ago, Sullivan continuing his fine form. He has now scored ten tries in seven games since the turn of the year. Lansdowne established a 24-12 half time lead and hardly looked back. McEvoy matched Sullivan’s brace, taking his own season tally to nine with a try on 51 minutes which had UCD very much still in the game at just five points back. However the students’ discipline let them down at a crucial stage, back to back yellow cards encouraged the home side to flood forward and they soon took advantage on the scoreboard. A maul try from Leinster hooker Ronan Kelleher kicked off a profitable spell as the margin quickly widened to 45-19. Willie Fay and Harry Brennan also got in on the act but the defending champions will have been disappointed to concede five tries on the back of their defeat against Cork. Lansdowne remain in third place in the table with two games to play, eight points adrift of leaders Cork and one point behind Clontarf who also earned a victory in week 16. Tarf continued their push for a home semifinal with a 29-12 bonus point victory over Garryowen in Dooradoyle. Tyet scored a pair of tries in each half to remain a point and a place above defending champions Lansdowne. The away side started well and soon turned their pressure into points, Munster scrum half Angus Lloyd opening the scoring after being played in by Matt D’Arcy. David Joyce converted and also added the extra points for Vakh Adaladze’s barnstormer on 31 minutes, the prop

Lansdowne’s team that saw off UCD, above, and, below, on the attack.

burst through the Garryowen defence after picking up the ball following a loose lineout, and evaded a last ditch tackle attempt to score. 14-0 was the half time score and this lead was soon increased thanks to Joyce’s 45thminute penalty and an intercept try from wellpositioned winger Cian O’Donoghue who broke clear from his own 22 to put 24 points between the sides.

The hosts responded on the hour mark and the deficit was halved with fifteen minutes remaining. However just as the comeback looked like it could be on, one of Clontarf’s reserves, Leinster sub-Academy teenager Conor Kelly, swept over for the bonus point-clinching try as the north Dubliners slammed the door shut on the home side’s comeback bid.

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OLD Belvedere earned a secondplace finish in the women’s AllIreland League with a seven-point, 15-8, triumph over Blackrock. A clash of fixtures meant this was the first ever women’s rugby match to take place on the grounds of Blackrock College school. Unfortunately for the hosts, who compete in next week’s All-Ireland Cup final in Ashbourne, it was not an occasion to remember. In-form former Connacht back rower Niamh Ni Dhroma handed Belvedere an early cushion when she ran in a try off the back of a lin-

eout, with Nora Stapleton, Ellen Murphyand Fiona Tuite featuring in some intricate build-up play. Prop Jessica Keating almost doubled ‘Belvo’s lead soon after, but the ball was deemed to have been held up over the line – much to ‘Rock’s relief. Josh Brown’s charges had to settle for a penalty goal following the resulting five-metre scrum, yet Blackrock got up and running thanks to their goal-kicking number 8 Hannah O’Connor and Caoimhe Molloy broke through for their only try. Still, with fourth place already in the bag and the All-Ireland Cup decider against Bohs looming, Rock dropped the intensity for periods of the second half.

Belvedere took advantage when a surging break down the wing from Tuite resulted in a clinching try which Ulster’s Jemma Jackson converted, giv-

ing the visitors enough of a buffer to see out their ninth win in 12 rounds and complete a season’s double over their south Dublin rivals.

Blackrock on the attack. Picture: Bernie O’Farrell

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BASKETBALL: O SEAGHDHA PUTS ON MVP SHOW

Clontarf keep the Faith for A double U-19A LEAGUE FINAL

Old Wesley’s Mark Rowley charges over for a try. Picture: Ken Richardson

Wesley storm back to top of 1B OLD Wesley kept their league title hopes well and truly alive with a well deserved bonus point win over Buccaneers at Donnybrook, beating Buccaneers 29-13, leading the way in AIL Division 1B on points differnce. Played in perfect weather conditions Old Wesley took charge right from the word go. After just 90 seconds, before the opposition had touched the ball, Rory Stynes crossed for a try after a break by Josh Miller and strong carries by James O’Donovan and Tommy O’Callaghan. Further chances came thick and fast before Buccs eventually gained some territory and were awarded a penalty for a high tackle, which out-half Michael Hanley slotted with ease. The visitors were also next on the scoreboard with another Hanley penalty kick for a 6-5 lead. As half time approached Wesley were again applying the pressure with their pack starting to dominate in the set piece. Following a forward drive, Craig Telford looked to have grounded the ball for a try, however the referee did not agree. From the ensuing five-metre scrum, the home side made good when Mark Rowley made a trademark break from the back of the scrum to score under the posts. This time Stynes made no mistake with the conversion. On the stroke of half time, Stynes was on the score board again with a well engineered try after a great carry and pass by David Poff, leaving the score at half time 19-6. The second half started at a more even pace with most of the play taking place between both 22s. After 14 minutes, and following sustained pressure and some neat handling, Wesley were testing the opposition defence to its limits and Paul Harte crossed with relative ease to claim the bonus point try. Buccs got a try back but Wesley were home free and remain top of the pile.

Wes honour Tanner’s contribution AT A PRE-MATCH function last Saturday, Old Wesley honoured the memory of one of its favourite sons, the late Professor Arthur Tanner, who died two years ago, by naming the club’s state of the art medical room as the Professor W. Arthur Tanner Medical Room. Tanner was one of the most popular and talented medical officers in Irish rugby. He joined the club in the 1960s and featured on the club’s junior sides. In the late 1980s, he became the club’s Chief Medical Officer which he continued until 1996, when Leinster , recognising his talents , appointed him as their Chief Medical Officer. He held that role for 18 years, also working with the Ireland Youths, Ireland A and the Ireland senior teams. During his long career, he treated hundreds of Old Wesley, Leinster, Ireland and Lions players. He was justifiably regarded as a great medic and was equally highly regarded as a true friend. Old Wesley President Willie Campbell (pictured left), who hosted the event , was delighted to be joined by Arthur’s wife Ann, daughter Jocelyn along with Philip Orr, immediate Past President of the IRFU.

Dublin’s Danny Sutcliffe. Picture: Deryck Vincent

Holy Faith, Clontarf 65 Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise 41  sport@dublingazette.com

HOLY Faith Clontarf completed the All Ireland League and Cup double as they won out 65-41 against Scoil Chriost Ri of Portlaoise in the U19 A Girls All-Ireland Schools League final. The win follows on from the ir Subway Schools U19 A Cup final win back in January, and was just as polished a performance as that one, with superb defense from the Dubliners being the big talking point of the day as they held a talented Portlaoise squad to 41 points. The charge was led by MVP Maeve O’Seaghdha who finished the game on 25 points for Holy Faith in an all-round superb individual display from the talented Irish international. She was ably supported in a dazzling supporting cast of Elizabeth Black, Bronagh Power Cassidy, Niamh Kenny and Maria Long. Holy Faith got off to the brightest start opening up a statement 15-6 lead at the end of the

Holy Faith Clontarf celebrate their All-Ireland double. Picture: Rolf Stenberg

first quarter, with big scores from O Seaghdha and Black. Portlaoise soon found their feet in the second quarter though, and Jasmine Burke and Ciara Byrne shone brightest with some fantastic scores to put the pressure on the cup champions. Holy Faith responded with scores from Kenny and Power Cassidy and despite good work from S h a u n a D o o l ey a n d

EURO MASTER Kealy adds to her growing list of top medals RAHENY Shamrock’s Annette Kealy landed the European Masters W50 Cross country title in Torun Poland on Monday. Kealy finished second overall in the race, behind Great Britain’s Clare Elms, Elms was racing in the W55 category. It continues her excellent run of results after she won World Masters silver in the 10K road race last year.

Erone Fitzpatrick for Chriost Ri, they trailed Holy Faith 35-22 at half time. A massive third quarter from Holy Faith saw them outscore the midlanders by 18-3, with O Seaghdha dominating at both ends of the court and netting some big scores. Black increased her tally, while a huge three p o i n te r f ro m Ni a m h Kenny sent them into a 53-25 lead going into the

final quarter. Scoil Chriost Ri kept battling though, and again it was Dooley, Fitzpatrick, Kenny and Sarah Fleming who led the charge with some super defensive displays and great scores. The damage had already been done though, and scores from Power Cassidy, another three from Kenny and a final basket from Emma Crumlish saw Holy Faith home to All Ireland glory.

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HURLING: PLUNKETT’S AND ERIN’S ISLE PICK UP IMPORTANT RESULTS IN AHL2 FOOTBALL

Dublin put end to Galway unbeaten series

St Vincent’s bounced back after a tough start to their league campaign. Picture: John Kirwan

Vincent’s off mark as Craobh falter AHL DIVISION 1/2 ROUND-UP  sport@dublingazette.com

ST VINCENT’S earned their first victory of the season in Division One of the Adult Hurling League as they beat Craobh Chiarain, who suffered their first defeat in the process. In a hard fought game the away side eventually ran out two point victors with a score line of 4-14 to 3-15. It was an important victory for Vincents after they were comfortably beaten in their opening league game against Ballyboden St Enda’s a month ago. There was also a two point deficit for Na Fianna who suffered their first defeat of the season going down 4-12 to 3-13 against Cuala on Sunday. Despite conceding three early goals the away side managed to remain in touch with the early season table toppers and appeared to be in a great position when Cuala were reduced to

14 men at the beginning of the second half. The northsiders quickly established a three point lead but Cuala showed their class and got back into the game thanks to a penalty which was converted by Emmet Murphy, the difference maker for Cuala on the day in what proved to be an entertaining encounter at St Mobhi Road.

Division 2 Meanwhile in Division 2, there were important wins for St Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh and Erin’s Isle. Since losing out to table toppers Faughs, Plunkett’s have bounced back courtesy of back-to-back wins over Erin’s Isle and Naomh Olaf. The latter result was amassed on Sunday at Pairc Ui Bhriain as Derek Brennan’s charges made light of some high-profile absentees to triumph on a scoreline of 2-18 to 1-15. Cian Boland was on inter-county

duty with Dublin, whilst Stuart Mullen and Tommy McGrath were also missing for the visitors. This presented opportunities to some of the youngest members of their squad and they responded with a series of fine showings. With Cillian Hayes finding the target - from both frees and open play they developed a five-point interval cushion. Olaf’s brought the gap down to the bare minimum after the resumption, but another powerful Plunkett’s surge helped to close out the game. Along with both midfielders, their six starting forwards made strong contributions to the scoresheet. Erin’s Isle put their difficult start to the campaign behind them with a hard earned victory at Pairc Barrog. Conor Kearney grabbed 11 points to give Isles a vital win over Naomh Barrog (1-17 to 2-9). Isle’s had been unfortunate to lose out to Setanta and Plunkett’s by slender margins and despite

Graeme Williams rattling the Barrog net, they were on level terms - 1-9 to 2-6 - at the midway stage. Though Kearney continued to find his range off placed-balls, Derek McCabe turned away a Barrog penalty to keep his side in the ascendancy. They managed to push on as the action progressed, however, with Kearney’s heroics being complimented by Conor Donoghue and Lorcan Finnegan’s efforts. Barrog had been undefeated up to this point and they remain very much in the mix. Elsewhere there were defeats for Naomh Fionnbarra and Scoil Ui Chonaill. Fionnbarra were up against league leaders Faughs, who continued their good form with a commanding 3-19 to 0-15 win in Tymon North. In a low-scoring affair at St Anne’s Park, Scoil Ui Chonaill went down at the hands of Raheny (0-11 to 0-6).

THE only unbeaten record in the Lidl NFL Division 1 was ended in Moycullen as goals from Sinead Aherne and Siobhan Woods gave Dublin the points against Connacht champions Galway, 2-8 to 1-7. Dublin got off to a great start when Aherne palmed to the net after eight minutes, but Galway replied through Barbara Hannon to only trail by one at halftime. But with Aherne and Nicole Owens in point scoring form, the closest Galway could get was one point as Mick Bohan’s side finished strongly to claim the honours. In a low scoring first-half, it was Dublin who looked the more clinical in front of goal. Firstly, a long-range effort from wing back Aoife Kane - from Kilmacud Crokes - put them back into a three-point lead, which was quickly followed up by a well taken point by Cuala midfielder Jennifer Dunne. The Galway ladies were spurred on by a large home crowd and Hannon’s smart finish cut the gap to a point. Almost straight from the kick-out Divilly drove at the Dublin defence and set-up Roisin Leonard who tapped it over from close range to level the game on 26 minutes. The final score of the half came by way of a super Nicole Owens point but Dublin were certainly the happier side at the interval as they led 1-3 to 1-2.

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KEEPING THE FAITH BASKETBALL:

Clontarf school complete an incredible All-Ireland Schools double as they add league success to cup glory. SEE P30

CLASH OF THE TITANS CARD

BOXING: Aidan Metcalfe looking to put on a great show in front of the TG4 cameras on Saturday. SEE P28

PLAYOFFS BECKONING

RUGBY: Lansdowne and Clontarf bolster their playoff spots in All-Ireland League Division 1A with big wins. SEE P29

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JAKE Donnelly is enjoying his newfound Twitter fame after scoring a spectacular injury-time winner for Crumlin United in their Intermediate Cup semi-final win over holders Maynooth University Town. It gives Martin Loughran’s side another final to look forward to, this time in Aviva, having already sealed a place in Sunday’s Charlie Cahill Cup final against Malahide United. The LSL Sunday Senior leaders looked, at one point, to be on course for their first defeat of the season in NUI Maynooth before late goals from Craig Walsh and Donnelly turned the tie on its head. The Kildare side had twice taken the lead through Daniel Burke and Conor Foley, either side of a Conor Murphy equaliser, but the defending champions bowed out courtesy of Donnelly’s dramatic late volley. Videos of the goal have been viewed thousands of times on social media sites but Stephen’s Green native Donnelly says that, while it might have been the most important, it wasn’t even the best goal scored in the game. “To be honest, I’ve never felt anything like it,” Donnelly tells the Dublin Gazette of his dramatic winner. “When you’re hoping, you’re just looking at the ball and thinking ‘Jesus, I’d love a ball to drop to

Crumlin United have two cup finals to look forward to, starting with Sunday’s Charlie Cahill decider against Malahide United

“You never dream it’s going to drop to you in the last

minute of an Intermediate Cup semi-final. My Twitter blew up after and the video is all over the place“ me in the last minute of the game.’ “You never dream it’s going to drop to you in the last minute of an Intermediate Cup semi-final. My Twitter blew up after the game, and then they put up the video and it’s all over the place. “I only said to one of the lads, it’s not fair on Conor because everyone was like ‘Jake, well done.’ Conor’s was better than

mine but my goal, in the circumstances, was probably a bigger goal.” Maynooth took the lead after just six minutes when Gary Daly’s cross from deep was missed by the defenders and Burke was on hand to slide home at the back post. Crumlin were back on terms shortly after as striker Murphy took the ball to the edge of the box before cracking a shot

across the goalkeeper and in off the underside of the bar. The holders were back in front after the break when striker Foley won the ball in midfield and unleashed an unstoppable strike into the top corner. The visitors responded 13 minutes from time, breaking quickly from a corner and Walsh used his pace to eke out the

space before slotting the ball nicely into the far corner. A replay back in Crumlin looked to be on the cards but Donnelly had other ideas, acrobatically volleying into the top corner to set up a final date in May with Cork’s Avondale United. “People say you should beat them, they’re in a lower league and this stuff, but they’re Inter-

mediate Cup champions and we’re going down to play them in their ground. “We knew it was going to be tough going down. It was probably tougher than we expected. The difference between this year and last year is we’re digging out results when we’re not playing well. “The belief is there that, even if we’re not playing well, we never give up.”