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Ellie O’Reilly and Rita Stone from Artane pictured with TV3’s Aisling NiChoisdealbha at the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day launch for 2016. The Irish Cancer Society, with lead partner Dell, are calling for more support than ever for Daffodil Day as demand for support and services increases with a growth in cancer incidence. Daffodil Day will take place all over the country on Friday, March 11. You can show your support by visiting www.cancer.ie/ daffodilday or CallSave 1850 60 60 60 to register to volunteer on Daffodil Day or to organise a Daffodil Day event in your community or workplace.
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Wetherspoons pub plan for Abbey Street
Planning application is due to be lodged to the council in the coming weeks
Aisling Kennedy
A PL A N N I N G a p p l i cation to build a new Wetherspoons pub on Abbey Street in Dublin city centre is due to be lodged to the council over the coming weeks.
The UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon bought the former TSB bank in Lower Abbey Street in early 2015 at a cost of €1.5m and subsequently bought the former Baptist church opposite the VHI headquarters on Abbey Street
in November 2015 for €1.475m when it became available. Eddie Gershon, spokesperson for JD Wetherspoons, told the Gazette that there is no opening date for the pub just yet. Meanwhile, Wether-
spoons has lodged a separate planning application with the council to build a 98 bedroom hotel, restaurant and bar on Camden Street in Dublin city centre. Full Story on Page 2
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planning | 98-bed hotel project for camden st
Wetherspoons pub plan for Abbey St aisling kennedy
akennedy@dublingazette.com
JD Wetherspoon bought the former TSB bank in Lower Abbey Street in early 2015 (red)
A planning application to build a new Wetherspoons pub on Abbey Street in Dublin city centre is due to be lodged to the council over the coming weeks. The UK pub chain JD Wetherspoon bought the former TSB bank in Lower Abbey Street in early 2015 at a cost of €1.5m and subsequently bought the former Baptist church opposite the VHI headquarters on Abbey Street in November 2015 for €1.475m when it became available. It is expected that Wetherspoons will amalgamate the two buildings into one large gastropub. Eddie Gershon, spokesperson for JD Wetherspoons, told the Gazette that the company had not lodged a planning application for the two sites just yet but said: “We had submitted a planning application but then the adjoining building became available and we bought that which meant we needed to withdraw the application and resubmit a new one.” He said that there is no opening date for the pub just yet but said: “We will update people as soon as we have necessary consents in place.” Meanwhile, Wether-
spoons has lodged a separate planning application with the council to build a 98-bed hotel, restaurant and bar on Camden Street in Dublin city centre. As part of the planning application, the UK chain want to implement refurbishments, alter and construct the site throughout numbers 1-5 Camden Street, 49-51 Camden Street Lower and Grantham Place, Dublin 8. The plans for the site are detailed and include many changes both internally and externally on the site. The front of the buildings are to change to hotel and ancillary public bar/ restaurant use and they are currently arranged as follows - No’s 4/5 Camden Street Upper (former stain glass manufacturers, now vacant), No’s 2/3 Camden Street Upper (formerly commercial offices, now vacant), No’s 1/49/50 Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower (formerly hotel/commercial and hostel), No.51 Camden Street Lower (formerly residential over ground floor commercial, now vacant). As part of the plans, eight buildings fronting Camden Street Upper/ Camden Street Lower will be interconnected. The main entrance to the hotel and bar/lounge area is proposed at No 49 Camden Street Lower. T h e d e ve l o p m e n t involves works and change of use of the
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St Mary’s College students’s doodle gets him into final A student from St Mary’s College in Rathmines has reached the final of a competition by Google to design a Google doodle for its home page. Nick Henihan is a talented artist who is due to sit his Leaving Certificate this year and he hopes to attend art and design college next year. Nick’s “doodle4google” design is up for public vote and he is looking for people to vote for him as the doodle with the most votes will win. Voting will take place from February 7 to 14 and you can vote by clicking on the following link www.google.ie/ doodle4google
Show dedicated to former editor Aengus Fanning A free-hour long music performance dedicated to former editor of the Sunday Independent Aengus Fanning will take place on Tuesday, March 1 from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. The concert will take place at the Sean O’Casey Theatre in East Wall with local musicians and possibly a famous face turning up on the night. Following the concert, the premier of a new play entitled The Divide by Patrick C McDonnell (Aengus Fanning’s nephew) will take place at the theatre at 8pm. For more information see www.facebook. com/thedivideplay
New Leap card app launches for Android phones A new Leap Card app was launched earlier this week that commuters can download if they have an Android phone but the app currently cannot be used by iPhone users. The new app will allow Android phone users to check their card balance, instantly top-up their card with travel credit or collect prepurchase tickets including TaxSaver tickets. Apple has not yet decided whether to allow access to NFC technology by third parties. If and when they do, the National Transport Authority will look at developing the app on iOS for iPhone owners.
chapel building (recent use as a gym/boxing club) and associated annexes to the rear of No. 49/50 Camden Street Lower to accommodate the hotel restaurant and ancillary areas. The new build element is located to the rear and is located to the north and south of the existing chapel building with a new link building connecting to the rear of No. 49 Camden Street Lower. T he new building would contain 64 bedrooms, bar/restaurant space and ancillar y accommodation over four levels (including a lower
ground floor level). Local pub owners in the Camden Street area were hesitant to comment on how the new Wetherspoons hotel and pub might affect their business but manager of The Bleeding Horse, David Tyrell, told the Gazette: “I think it’s going to give us more business to be honest. I can’t see a lot of people wanting to stay in a pub with no music and no atmosphere. “We get a lot of business from the hotel next door – the Camden Court Hotel – so I reckon we’ll be flying out the door if we get that across the road.”
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figures released | sheer level of the crisis in Dublin revealed
charity
Pop-up art to help the homeless
Homeless numbers up on Christmas 2014 F igu r e s r e l e a s e d by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive this week show that 683 families and 1,409 children were left homeless in December 2015. As part of a breakdown of those figures, 466 families and 966 children were living in hotels and 217 families with 443 children were housed in homeless accommodation over Christmas 2015. These figures are double what they were over Christmas 2014 and they show the sheer level of the crisis in Dublin. Although Focus Ireland stated this week that less families presented to them as homeless in December 2015 than in November 2015, they still
believe however that the Government is not doing enough to tackle the rising issue of homeless families in the city. Mike Allen, director of advocacy at Focus Ireland, said: “NAMA is to build 20,000 homes over the next number of years but we have highlighted that only 10% of them will be social housing. If half of these homes were made available to families who are homeless it would end the problem.” Allen criticised Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s comments on the homeless situation earlier this week when he stated that: “There is money on the table for social housing.” Allen said: “This was a soundbyte answer by
An Taoiseach on a crisis he knows will not be tackled in the short-term by money alone. The Government’s financial commitment on housing is significant but the simple truth is we will not see the first homes under this strategy for at least two years.” A spokesperson for the Department of the Taoiseach said: “We are still dealing with the legacy of the housing bubble bursting and we’re working to remedy that. All of the problems in the housing market, whether for renters, first time buyers, social housing or those who find themselves in the desperate situation of being homeless, stem from a chronic lack of supply of housing.
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Witness some great work
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane’s programme of exhibitions for 2016, Artist as Witness, was launched at the Gallery recently by Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Daithi Doolan (SF). The programme presents a diverse series of exhibitions, from painting to installation, with each exhibition providing a unique voice – illuminating the relevant role the artist plays as a witness in society. The event forms part of the City Council 1916 Dublin Remembers commemorations programme. Pictured at the launch were Daithi Doolan, artists Jesse Jones, Julie Merriman and Alan Phelan. “The exhibitions are free and varied, with something for everybody, and the supporting education programme will reach out to new and existing audiences, making art and the gallery accessible to all. I would urge you to visit the gallery during 2016,” said Mayor of Dublin Councillor Daithi Doolan. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
A POP-UP exhibition in aid of homelessness in Dublin will be held this Thursday, January 28 at No 12 Henrietta Street, from 7pm to 10pm. The exhibition is called Where The Heart Is, and will include a group of young contemporary artists who will transform a Georgian townhouse and former tenement building into an artistic playground. Works by people at all stages in their artistic careers will be on display, with contributions by artists Maser and Joe Caslin. There will also be speeches and spoken word pieces performed by various artists, writers and activists. All proceeds will go to the Irish Housing Network.
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council | ‘take account of the specific needs of those with disabilities’
Housing plan launched for disabled people Aisling Kennedy
A plan to develop new housing for people with disabilities in Dublin was launched by the council this week. The Strategic Plan for Housing People with a Disability aims to put people with disabilities at the
centre of its housing policy. Chair of the council housing SPC Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF), told the Gazette that the housing choice for most people with a disability is severely limited in Ireland. He said: “This is the first plan by the council to focus
on people with a disability who are unable to access suitable housing. The plan also includes people who want to move out of traditional institutional living to communitybased homes. “Improving social housing so that people can have a suit-
able home with the supports they need to live in the community is very much needed by many people living with a disability.” The council, the HSE, disability-specific housing associations, and disability service providers came together to
develop the plan with each group contributing to a specific role in the process. The strategy is part of a wider national agenda designed to enable those with disabilities to take part in mainstream society. “The plan recommends
that more attention be paid to design issues and to take account of the specific needs of those with disabilities when houses are being built or renovated. It also recommends involving the prospective tenant in the design process where possible,” said Cllr Doolan.
Art and design students showcase their creativity, innovation and skills Students from the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) on Thomas Street, Dublin 8, are currently showcasing their work in the windows of Brown Thomas on Grafton Street. A chandelier made of plastic bottles, a radiator transformed into a chair and an elaborate sculpture made of chopsticks are just some of the examples of the new exhibition of work. The exhibition is entitled The Gallery of Found Art and is based on sustainability and the reuse of materials and is the result of a collaboration between NCAD and Brown Thomas.
Students who are in their second year of jewellery and metalwork and textile surface design from the School of Design are exhibiting six of their works in the department store’s windows, as well as an additional sculpture in the menswear department. Angela O’Kelly, head of design for body and environment at NCAD, said: “This exhibition provides an opportunity to showcase the creativity, innovation and skills that NCAD students acquire and develop during their studies.” The exhibition is currently on display until Sunday, February 21. More than 20,000 people took part in a large anti-water charge protest in Dublin city
Water | demonstrations across country
Organisers say 20,000 turn out Aisling Kennedy
A large anti-water charge protest took place in Dublin city last weekend with a reported figure of more than 20,000 people in attendance. The protest coincided with other anti-water charge protests that took place around Ireland on the same day with up to 30 separate demonstrations taking place according to the protest group Right2water. The main protest took place in front of the GPO in Dublin’s O’Connell Street with Mary Lou McDonald (SF), Cllr Cieran Perry (Ind) and Fr Peter McVerry among those who addressed the
crowd. Cllr Cieran Perry told the Gazette that the demonstration was organised to ensure that the “unfair water tax is top of the agenda for all candidates in the forthcoming general election”. Cllr Perry, who is a member of the Cabra/ Dunard/Navan Road Anti WaterTax campaign, said: “Communities across the country continue to protest against the commodification of water and the eventual privatisation of a vital human resource. With a 50% rate of noncompliance, we are calling on people to continue to boycott this unfair tax. Non-payment will kill this tax.
“The Government is attempting to play down the strength of the protests against the water tax and every single one of us who are opposed to the Irish Water rip off must make water the number one issue in the General Election.” In response, a spokesperson for Irish Water said: “Irish Water has transparently published figures earlier this month confirming that more customers are paying water charges and more revenue is being generated with each successive billing cycle. “More than 61% of Irish Water customers (928,000 households) have now paid and we
have close to €111m in customer revenue. This compares to 55% at the end of the second cycle and 44% at the end of the first billing cycle. “In simple terms, more people are paying more money every time Irish Water issues a new bill. There is no mass abandonment of payment.” A spokesperson for Minister Alan Kelly told the Gazette that he acknowledges the right to peaceful protest but said: “We have reached a stage in Ireland where three out of every four households is paying for their domestic water - either through Irish Water (61%) or through a private wells or group schemes.”
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Clontarf Road | 19th century structure is demolished by a JCB
Removal of tram shelter shocks Aisling Kennedy
The demolition of a tram shelter that dates back to the 19th century on the Clontarf Road is causing outrage among residents in the area. Local residents discovered that the Dollymount Tram shelter which is situated on the Clontarf Road had been demolished by a JCB early last week. The shelter was initially supposed to be carefully dismantled by Dublin City Council (DCC) because of an asbestos problem and it was due to be re-built using original materials from the shelter.
Deputy Terence Flanagan TD (Renua) told the Gazette that the demolition of the shelter came as a shock to local residents. He said: “There are worries amongst Clontarf residents that the building has not been dismantled with the care required to protect the old materials. “I am happy that the council will remove asbestos from the structure and it will be utilised as a bus shelter in the future but it is very important that the council retains the historic character of the tram shelter when the structure is rebuilt.” The new tram shelter
will be a focal point of the Sutton to Sandycove Cycleway and Footway Interim Works (Wooden Bridge to Causeway Road). In response to Deputy Flanagan’s comments, a spokesperson for DCC told the Gazette that it will endeavour to retain the original structure of the shelter where possible. The spokesperson said: “The architect inspected the existing structure and determined that the bricks had been re-pointed in sand/mortar. “This would make it difficult/impossible to take down the existing brick work without dam-
aging a large percentage of it. Also, noted was that a large number of asbestos roof tiles were missing (not original), and a lot of the internal wooden trusses and beams were missing or damaged from fire.” The spokesperson said that DCC decided that as much of the brick would be salvaged as possible and incorporated into the new design. Brick of similar colour and finish, exact dimensions, cast iron guttering and roof truss details will be used to construct and replicate the features of the shelter when it is undergoing reconstruction.
The council said as much of the brick would be salvaged as possible and incorporated into the new design
“The proposed design includes taking down the existing brickwork, constructing a steel frame and building the recovered brick back up around it to match the existing. The contractor is retaining the brickwork,”
said the spokesperson. The council said that a full photographic record of the shelter was taken prior to the removal of the structure to ensure that good quality images would be available to inform the re-building.
“The conser vation details were captured in the development of the design. This includes a process to put back a structure that retains the historic character of the original even though it will be re-made.”
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ask the politician | in the build up to the general election the gazette Question: How would you get Ireland’s emigrated citizens to return, if elected?
We believe that the abolition of the USC will encourage at least 70,000 emigrants to return home Catherine Byrne (FG)
Over 300,000 jobs were lost under the last Fianna Fail government. This led to massive emigration. Too many parents had to say goodbye their beloved children because of the impact of the disastrous economic policies pursued by Fianna Fail. When we came into Government we pledged to do our absolute utmost to help create jobs and we are delivering on that promise. Over 135,000 jobs have been created under this Government. This has seen unemployment fall from 15.1% to 8.8%. We are determined if given a second term in Government to further reduce the numbers of people out of work. The creation of jobs enables young people to live and have a good quality of life here in Ireland. And it encourages Irish people abroad that there’s a good life for them in Ireland to return to. We believe that the abolition of the USC will encourage at least 70,000 emigrants to return home, by increasing Ireland’s attraction as a dynamic hub for young talent.
We need to invest in quality housing, healthcare, childcare public transport, and services to attract emigrants home Eamon Ryan (GP)
Lower taxes alone won’t entice those living abroad to return to Ireland. We need to invest in quality housing, public transport, and services to attract our emigrants home. Many of the countries that Irish people go to work and live in, such as the UK, Australia and New Zealand, have excellent public services, and unless we improve ours significantly, this will act as a barrier to those returning. Housing, healthcare, childcare, and public transport need to be invested in, for the benefit of all. We won’t attract workers
home if they have nowhere to live, or if they have to pay sky-high rents. We need a state-backed building programme, facilitated by NAMA, to develop quality housing on state-owned lands, like the Irish Glass Bottle Site in Ringsend, to significantly boost the availability of high quality, affordable housing. We won’t attract people home if affordable childcare is not available, or they can’t find good schools for their children to attend. Measures like increased parental leave, increased state spending on childcare, and making sure that no family pays over 15% of their income on childcare
per month will make a huge difference to families considering returning. Investment in public transport and cycling infrastructure will increase the productive capacity of the economy, making sure Dublin can continue to attract jobs and investment, and reduce congestion, pollution, travel times and make Dublin a nicer place to live. The Green Party would prioritise public transport. The proposals the Green Party will be campaigning on are practical solutions that will improve the quality of life of all of our citizens. Remember – we are trying to attract people home to live, not just home to work.
According to independent CSO figures, the majority of the new jobs are in high paying sectors of the economy and are fulltime positions. Long-term unemployment is down by 46% since 2012. We are seeing economic progress, with over 135,000 more people at work, but we cannot take for granted that stability and recovery will continue. More people in work creates the resources to cut taxes for working people and invest in better services, improving living standards for all. We’ll continue to make responsible and sensible decisions to keep the economy strong and the recovery going. We’ll continue to help create jobs, make work pay by reducing the tax burden on people and investing in quality public services. The next election is about who will keep the recovery going, based on stability and progress as opposed to instability and chaos. The Irish people have worked too hard to get to where we are, we cannot go back.
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relaunches its q&a with election candidates on the topics that matter
Invest in infrastructure to reduce journey times for consumers and businesses Lorraine Clifford-Lee
(Fianna Fail)
Fianna Fail believes everyone should have the same opportunity to gain employment. We want to create an Ireland for All – including the thousands of people who left Ireland in recent years. Under this government almost 150,000 third level graduates left Ireland while the existing Irish workforce skill levels have regressed. I believe that the huge increases to the cost of living are a major barrier stopping skilled talent from returning to Ireland. Increases to premiums in health and motor insurance of up to 30%, scarcity of housing units, spiralling banking and mortgage rates to exorbitant childcare and transport costs – these are all deterring skilled workers from returning home to take up job opportunities in Ireland.
Improve supply of social housing to take pressure off private rented sector Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF)
Investing in affordable and social housing, public transport and natural environment Minister Kevin
Humphreys (Lab)
One of the greatest concerns for emigrants with young families coming home to Ireland is getting a place in a local school for their child. This is a huge issue if they don’t know where they will move to, and if the child’s name isn’t down already on a list. Labour is committed to ensuring parents can get places in their local schools for their children by passing a School Admissions Bill and amending the Equal Status Act. We also want to double the number of multi-denominational schools over
the next five years. In my own area we have delivered two new Educate Together primary schools, and a new secondary school will open in 2018. We also want to abolish the Universal Social Charge on those earning under €70,000 but for every €1 we spend on reducing tax we will increase public expenditure by €3, provided the recovery remains strong. Emigrants will be able to return if our economy continues to grow and create jobs. With Labour in Government it will ensure balanced, stable and progressive Government with investment in childcare,
education and health to deliver a more equal Ireland. Dublin is critical to our future – both as a driver of growth and as a home for returning emigrants. I believe Dublin needs a directly elected Mayor to champion our city and compete on the world stage. It has to be a city that people want to return to – we are competing with cities across the world for Irish talent – so we must ensure our city is fit for purpose. That means investing in affordable and social housing, public transport, and our natural environment through parks, cycling infrastructure, libraries and public facilities.
Over the past five years 149,000 third level graduates left Ireland. This brain drain is damaging Ireland’s competitiveness in the global war on talent and skills. Fianna Fail is focussed on creating an Ireland for All. We believe everyone should have the same opportunity to gain employment. A major barrier stopping skilled talent from returning to Irish shores are the large increases to the cost of living. From increases to premiums in health and motor insurance of up to 30%, scarcity of housing units, exorbitant banking and mortgage rates to spiralling childcare and transport costs – these are all deterring skilled workers from taking up job opportunities in Ireland. Fianna Fail has specific measures to tackle these barriers to attracting skilled talent back to Ireland, including: • Provide targeted subsidies and tax credits for childcare costs to help working parents. • Increase apprenticeships by 25%. • Reform the banking sector to reduce mortgage rates and bank charges. • Force medical insurance companies to tackle waste and high costs. • Invest in infrastructure to reduce journey times for consumers and businesses. • Re-establish the successful Motor Insurance Advisory Board which led to a consid-
erable fall in insurance costs up to 2013 to tackle rising motor insurance premiums • Improve supply of social housing to take pressure off private rented sector. We support simplifying the current tax code and reduce the burden of income tax on all workers including the marginal rate, gradually unwinding the USC and increase tax credits. These measures set out above will create the framework conditions to make Ireland a premier country to attract skilled talent.
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city Gazettegallery | Irish premier of Room by award-winning
Carol Quigley and Siubhan Ni Ghriofa
Sabina Higgins, Monika Abrahamson, director Lenny Abrahamson, President Michael D Higgins, Ed Guiney and Aoife O’Riordan.
Fiona Breslin and Dave Reid
Seamus McCade and Kasia Puk
Ray D’Arcy
Eileen Comer
Sinead Burke
Cathy Belton
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Director Lenny Abrahamson at Light House Cinema, Smithfield
Lenny Abrahamson, his wife Monika and his mother Edna
Stephen Cromwell and India Mullen Pictures: Patrick O’Leary
Make room for a fantastic film
Cristina Ryan
Jenny Rosenshine, Patricia Enoch and Taryn Barling
Ed Guiney and Aoife O’Riordan
Fionnuala Sherry
Adam Weafer
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| Nuxe introduces skin care range Nuxuriance
Chloe Agnew and Adele King
Janina Matthews, Clemence Rudolfh and Anna Lipinska. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Jennifer Hughes and Rebecca Brady
Marie Joseph and Debbie Leonard
Laura Broderick and Kay Hartigan
Maritta Coyne and Gill Keogh
Lilly Forberg and Sooby Lynch
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Ultra skin care at College of Physicians
Aimee Moriarty and Laura Cunningham
festival to showcase new work and new ideas
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mock Alley Theatre are on the hunt for exciting, inspiring artists in music, theatre, comedy and dance for their brand new festival Scene & Heard. Scene & Heard provides a chance for artists to test an excerpt of previously unseen work or new ideas/formats in front of a live audience in order to get feedback before mounting and staging full length productions. Pictured are some of the crowd who attended the launch of the programme of events.
Brenda McCormick
Elaine Hession
Emma O’Farrell
Launching a new product range
Lorna Jennings and Michelle Anita Whelan and Naomi Whelan
Blathin De Paor
O’Shaughnessy
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Check out our galaxy in Glasnevin A s pe c tac t u l a r photo exhibition, entitled Images of Starlight, by Irish amateur astronomers and photographers will open up to the public on February 2 and run
until February 21 at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. Spectators are invited to view intriguing photographs of the solar system, our galaxy – The
Milky Way – and other galaxies. Leo Enright, space commentator and broadcaster, who has broadcast live commentaries on every major space event
since the first moon landing, will open the exhibition which he says is a “rare opportunity to view the highest quality astronomical images”. Many of these objects
are millions of light years away but visitors will be able to see them up close and be surprised that their light passes into their own back gardens at night. The images on show will feature Irish winners of the International Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Greenwich Observatory in London. This free event is organised by the Dublinbased Irish Astronomical Society and the Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies.
cancer charity under threat Children’s cancer charity Hand In Hand is under threat of closure due to the lack of funds needed to support families of children with cancer. Hand in Hand was established in 2006 and offers emotional and practical support in the homes of families who have a child undergoing treatment for cancer. These services include domestic cleaning, laundry, childcare and family meals. The organisation receives no state funding at present and is completely reliant on fundraising events and donations and only employs two full-time staff with salaries not exceeding
€30,000 per annum. The charity are asking that the Irish public donate just €5 to help to secure the future of Hand In Hand. Paula Carroll, a voluntary director at the charity, said: “We desperately wish the Irish public will respond immediately and generously so that we can save Hand In Hand and continue to offer much needed support to the families of children fighting cancer.” For further information and to donate €5, see www.handinhand.ie.
the odds, for now. in favour of FF I t SEE M S p u n t e r s believe that Fianna Fail will win more than 31.5% of the seats in the upcoming general election, despite a date for it being still uncertain, according to BoyleSports. Having laid over 30.5% seats at 5/6, the band has now been increased to a percentage further and the support is showing no signs of drying up for Fianna Fail to gain over 31.5% of seats at 5/6. Liam Glynn, BoyleSports’ spokesperson said: “Punters believe that Fianna Fail will get over 30% of seats in the next general election and, following a flurry of bets on over 30.5%, the band has been moved up to 31.5%, with no sign of support for over 31.5% of
Fianna Fail seats easing. “Despite punters expecting Fianna Fail to win over 31.5% of the seats, their leader, Michael Martin’s odds of becoming Taoiseach have drifted out to 10/1 with current Taoiseach Enda Kenny expected to contest a second term in office, as suggested by his 1/11 odds.”
Enable ireland in need of donations The public are being asked to donate to Enable Ireland in order to help them continue their free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. The charity covers all aspects of a child’s physical, educational, and social development, from early infancy through adolescence. For adults, it offers a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment and social and leisure activities. Enable Ireland says the demand for its services continues to increase throughout Ireland. It has three adult centres in Dublin, located at Sandyford, Crumlin and Dun Laoghaire. Te x t E N A BLE t o 50300 to donate €4, with 100% of donations going to Enable Ireland across most network operators. Their helpline number is 076 680 5278.
Spectacular starscapes will create some heavenly sights at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin soon, thanks to a stunning photo exhibition
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A journey from the streets of Dun Laoghaire to James Bond don cameron
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IT’S a long way from Dun Laoghaire to Hollywood, and a journey that James Bond producer Kevin McClory made with distinction.
For the man who produced the movie, Thunderball, it was quite a journey and one that he almost did not make. McClory was born on June 8, 1924 to Thomas and Alice McClory, who were both actors and the-
atre producers. They lived at Mellifont Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, and he learned about acting as the youngest member of his parents’ theatre company. It travelled throughout Ireland and Britain, but the outbreak
of World War II brought a stop to that. McClory spent the early war years as a radio officer on the Norwegian tanker, Stigstad, which was torpedoed and sunk on February 21, 1943. He and others got into a life raft and survived dreadful conditions for two weeks. They drifted 600 miles before being rescued and taken to a hospital in Kerry.
He suffered frostbite and lost the ability to speak for more than a year, after which he was left with a stammer. After the war, McClory worked at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex as a location manager before moving up the ladder as assistant to John Huston on The Africa Queen (1951), and assistant director on Moby Dick (1956).
His stock was rising, and he was asked to act as assistant producer on Mike Todd’s Around the World in 80 Days (1956). In 1959, Mcclory met author Ian Fleming, who asked him to read his James Bond books. He did, and told Fleming that the character “jumped off the page”, although he needed some modifications to make him interesting for a screenplay.
He, Fleming and Jack Whittingham worked on the new project (Thunderball) until Fleming dropped out due to other commitments. However, when Fleming published the book without recognising the others’ work, they sued – and won. In December, 1965, Thunderball was released and it is still the most financially successful of the James Bond series.
a day in the life: helping volunteers help children
Lorna’s crucial role at LauraLynn Ian Begley
Volunteers play a crucial role in the dayto-day running of LauraLynn’s children’s hospice and are needed in many areas, such as helping out with fundraising events, interacting with children and their families and assisting the clinical care team. The hospice provides support throughout a child’s life and offers a variety of care for children with life-limiting conditions. Lorna Collins, the volunteer coordinator of LauraLynn, spoke to The Gazette this week about what a day in her life is like. “I started working here last February and it’s a relatively new, fulltime job. I used to work in a very similar role for about nine years, so I’ve fitted in very nicely here. Basically, my job involves looking after our team of volunteers, which amounts to about 120 at the moment. “I’m officially here five days a week and am
always up and down from my desk throughout the day. “I have to meet the volunteers each day and make sure they’re happy. Most would do a twohour shift, and I would meet up and see how they’re doing throughout the day. “Some of the volunteers are called activity assistants and would start the day with ‘circletime activities’, which involves a lot of fun and games. When the kids are up and out of bed, we start their day with lots of songs and dancing. “The volunteers then read the kids stories, and help them do arts and crafts. They also assist the clinical staff and basically just keep the kids entertained throughout the day. Their job is to make sure LauraLynn is a really fun place and to make the children’s stay feel like a holiday. “I would interact with kids on a regular basis, but mainly do the same role as the volunteers. The clinical team look after their clinical needs
Lorna Collins, volunteer coordinator at LauraLynn children’s hospice
and the volunteers provide a source of entertainment and help the staff keep the energy levels high. “I have a nine-to-five job, but the volunteers here start from 9am-8pm and also work weekends too. “It can be a new and daunting experience for some of them when they first arrive, so I have to make sure they’re okay and having fun. “I’ve a few students in
with me today who are making cloud props to teach the children about the weather, so it’s all very hands-on. “We have many outings and events during the weekend as well, and the volunteers often dress up as superheroes and Disney characters. If needs be, I’ll also throw on a costume as well.” For more information about how to volunteer at Lauralynn, see www.lauralynn.ie.
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The members of Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, who are set to delight Dublin fans of the group with their note-perfect performances of many classic tunes
music: rumours of fleetwood mac at bord gais energy theatre
Go your own way to see Rumours emma nolan enolan@dublingazette.com
The Bord Gais Energy Theatre are welcoming the ultimate tribute to one of rock-and- roll’s most remarkable groups this January 31with a one-night performance from Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac fans can immerse themselves in a night of classic hits, meticulously performed in the style of the iconic band, and spanning the length of their career. Having performed to more than a million fans since they formed more than a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to Ireland this month to launch their stunning new stage production, performing in note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most out-
standing and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music. Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, Rumours secured the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, who described the act as “an extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac”. With recent guest appearances from Fleetwood Mac’s very own legendary guitarist Rick Vito, this stunning new show takes the audience on an epic musical journey through changing eras and styles, from the exciting sound of the 1960s London Blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their bril-
liant best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits live, including Black Magic Woman, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more. Louise Rogan and Amanda Kostadinov are famed for their incredibly authentic performances of Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie respectively. From vocals to body language, it’s hard to tell the difference between the tribute and the real thing. While it’s entirely possible that the band could send Fleetwood Mac fans home happy by playing Rumours from start to finish, the seasoned professionals go beyond that, delving into the back catalogue and B-sides to take the show to a heightened level of authenticity. During the show, the stage empties to
allow the musicians revert to the Peter Green era of the band in the 1960s before Nicks and McVie joined, with Blues guitar favourites like Albatross and Black Magic Woman. The bulk of the show consists of performances of best-known songs like Go Your Own Way, Dreams, The Chain, Landslide, Rhiannon and more, executed in the style of famous past Fleetwood Mac live shows. The show features a message from Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood, who tells the audience: “Let’s share our music once again. Of course we’re not here in body, but we are in musical spirit”, and gives his endorsement to his “dear friends” performing the music adored for generations. The show starts at 7:30pm, with tickets priced €31.50 and €41.50.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Bruno – a male, seven-year-old Terrier cross. His story started out as quite a sad one, as his owner passed away and left poor Bruno heartbroken. He is such a sweet, gentle and loving little soul, but given his background it will take him a while to settle in to a new home, so we are looking for extra special adopters who will give him that second chance in life. If you think you could offer Bruno a loving home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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twist, as colours pop alongside some classic shades and hues. Whether you’re going out at the weekend, brightening up the office or just looking forward to sunnier days (remember them?), River Island’s spring collections will put you in the right mood to banish the winter blues, and spring out there with a ... err, bounce in your step and some great new styles.
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Shaking up online food ordering Since its launch in June 2015, Marvin.ie has shaken up online food ordering with a revolutionary and rewarding system which offers a better deal for customers and for restaurants. Marvin.ie now offers more diversity in takeaway food than ever before, with over 30 cuisine types available to order. This is expected to continue to grow in the coming year. We tested it recently from our fairly central abode in Dublin 8. We ordered cheeseburgers, fries and a thoroughly authentic strawberry shake with all the trimmings from Mad Cow Milkshakes and Burgers in Cabra. The food arrived very slightly over the 45 minute wait time given, but was hot all the way through and delicious. I was also chuffed to be able to order a milkshake to my front door. Marvin.ie works with some of the biggest takeaway food names in the business, including Apache Pizza, Mizzoni’s, Camile Thai Kitchen, Zaytoon and Bombay Pantry. Order online at Marvin.ie or via the Marvin.ie iPhone or Android app. Keep in touch with Marvin.ie on Twitter (@Marvin.ie) and Facebook (facebook.com/Marvin.ie).
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The Picky Eater hits D8 The sounds of rejoicing can surely be heard for miles around in the streets of Dublin 8. The enclave of Kilmainham - where artists and hipsters, townies and bourgeois professionals who fancy themselves a little bit urban meet has finally got itself a decent restaurant, and this is a crowd that likes to eat out! Having lived in the area myself for many years and being in the game and all, I had long daydreamed of opening my perfect “neighbourhood” joint there. Alas, I wasn’t in a position to do so and didn’t really have the experience or backing then and it has taken another six years for someone else to cotton on. It still amazes me that none of the city’s main players ever took a punt of the grittier end of D8. A stone’s throw from town at the end of Thomas St and boasting some of the inner cities most visited attractions such as IMMA, Guinness’s and The Gaol, not to mention an imbalanced quota of the pink pound. This is an inbuilt market if ever there was one and Union 8 on the corner of South Circular and Old Kilmainham Road is prized to cash in. I still spend plenty of time in the area thanks to my friends there, so
trekked over from my current home in D6 last Saturday to check it out with the locals. On a miserable January Saturday night the sparkly newness and subtle lighting had transformed this derelict old corner, which was formerly an 80s social welfare office, into something you might see in Shoreditch. Huge awnings and large picture windows give you a view straight into the uber- hip and modern industrial style space which was already buzzing on opening weekend. We sat just inside the door in a comfy little lounge area looking into the open bar and kitchen and taking in the brickwork, painted steel and midcentury furnishings. Staff where super relaxed and attentive and we were seated soon after arriving, though I expect the queues will get longer. There were four of us and we opted to do a roundup of the menu and share the lot. So here goes: Really lovely charcuterie and a beautiful, creamy and delightfully savoury white onion soup, a perfect tart and sweet beetroot and sheep’s cheese salad and wonderfully succulent spiced lamb breast started us off and took a swipe at our unre-
Union 8 is “the perfect neighbourhood joint” that breathes some gastronomic life into D8
covered post Christmas hunger pangs. A nice break of 15 minutes allowed us to enjoy our seriously good Tempranillo and give us an appetite for mains. The swapping of plates continued so here goes again: Beef cheek that was tender and flavoursome in its ubiquitous dark unctuous gravy, crispy fatty and soft pork belly was utterly beautiful, a surprisingly moist and moreish supreme of chicken which was delicious and delicate with an outstanding dark meat pie and a perfectly cooked loin of venison with a fondant potato that was as nice as I’ve had!
We shared a chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream which was beyond lush. Prices for starters are €7-9 and mains are an extremely fair €17-27. With four bottles of wine and a couple of coffees are bill was a satisfactory €242, minus tip. Only fair to say that food of a less fancy variety is available up the road in the bar of the Hilton and the auld Italian above the Patriot does a mean pizza – I’ve put a way a few in my time – but it’s great to see such a cool little establishment breath some gastronomic life into the area …finally.
Conclusion Union8 boasts an uber- hip and modern industrial style interior. Staff where super relaxed and attentive. Food was flavoursome and delicious. (740 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Island Bridge. Phone:(01) 677 8707
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Let The Gazette help make your wedding day extra special and guarantee you have happy memories to share with friends and family in the years to come budgeting advice:
We have some great tips to help manage your cash for the big day Page 22
celebrate in style: rock their world:
Dresses
From classic, timeless designs to a more contemporary look, we have a range of truly beautiful dresses See page 24
Ciara Bridal at Powersourt TownHouse Centre Esther Dress â‚Ź1,600
Take your pick from a wide range of beautiful homes and castles
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See what the Headfort Arms Hotel has to offer at their wedding showcase The Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells will
special touches and theme with the
host its wedding showcase on Sunday,
help of a team of in-house wedding
February 7.
coordinators who are on hand from
Bridal couples can now arrive via
start to finish and ensure that the
the new garden entrance which hosts
Headfort really offers that personal
beautiful bespoke white gates. Guests
wedding experience.
can also enjoy the new paved areas,
Fully inclusive packages are also on
giant parasols and seating areas, rain
offer to take the occasional stresses
or shine.
of planning away. Packages include a
The garden is now also self-con-
luxury hotel reception package with
tained with its own bar, rest rooms and
five-course dinner, floristry, station-
BBQ, making it the perfect backdrop to
ary, wedding cake, live band, profes-
civil ceremonies which can now be held
sional DJ, photography, videography
outside in the venue.
and full venue dressing, from €8,500 for
Civil and humanist wedding pack-
100 persons (on selected dates). Mid-
ages, which cater for couples who do
week inclusive packages start at €39.95
not want a religious ceremony, are very
per person.
much increasing in popularity. Equally
Full wedding weekend packages are
for those who wish to embrace the
also available which include a “next
autumnal or winter seasons, the Head-
day” garden party, with pig-on-the-
fort is known for its open fires, homely
spit or casual food offerings custom-
atmosphere and an Irish welcome set
ised as you wish.
to match. Couples can customise their menus,
For further information, see www.headfortarms.ie.
| financing your wedding |
Keeping the big day on budget To avoid going over budget, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s website www.consumerhelp. ie has timely advice for anyone who recently got engaged.
Review your spending Get a clear picture of your finances. If you have outstanding debts such as loans or credit card bills, concentrate on clearing them first, starting with the most expensive, to gain a good insight into what money you have available to spend. Start saving To avoid starting married life on a bad financial footing, consider opening a savings account dedicated to your wedding costs. At www.consumerhelp. ie, you will find a savings comparison tool to compare the interest rates on savings accounts from the main providers. Make a wedding budget Check out the wedding budget planner on the Competition and Consumer Protection’s consumer website (http:// www.consumerhelp.ie/ wedding-budget). This online tool will help you calculate all costs, big and small. Most importantly, it will help you prioritise your spending. Struggling to meet the cost If you are struggling to stay within your budget and feel that you need to borrow, check how much it will cost you and how long it will take you to
repay the loan. You can do this by using the loan calculator at www.consumerhelp.ie. There is also a personal loan cost comparison on the website, which allows you to compare the latest interest rates charged by the main providers.
Be Flexible Try and stay flexible in your plans. Consider getting married off-peak; the month and the day you choose to marry on could save you thousands of euro. In terms of venues, be open to alternative spaces and think about the experience you can create. Ask for help; cake making and decoration, calligraphy, photography and music may be hobbies your friends have. Join online discussion forums and read wedding blogs to find out about others’ experiences with suppliers and ways you can save. Pay by credit/debit card Paying by credit/debit card instead of cash offers you some protection if things go wrong. For instance, you may be able to request a chargeback if something goes wrong, such as the bridal shop closing down. A chargeback is when your card provider agrees to reverse the transaction. Avoid signing a contract with a venue until you are sure what is and isn’t included in the price being quoted. Keep all the paperwork Quotes, contracts and receipts relating to the wedding should be kept
Whether you’re planning on pushing the boat out or going for a more intimate affair, keeping track of any related wedding costs is essential
safe in case of any issues with a supplier.
What about insurance? Wedding insurance offers you more security if something does go wrong – such as failure of traders to deliver a service. Many insurance providers offer wedding insurance, so make sure you know what the policy covers before
you buy. Travel insurance for your honeymoon can cover you against any losses. Shop around for the best value and always check the policy details before you buy. To get more tips and advice on managing your money for life’s big events, check out the Competition and Consumer Protection’s website at www.consumerhelp.ie.
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| there are many beautiful, old irish venues to host your dream wedding |
Let the past help start your future THE right venue is a key part of making your big day a wonderful one for everyone, and not “just” for the happy couple. Whether looking for a venue that’s steeped in history, or for something a little more contemporary, there’s a venue to suit all tastes and budgets, with the following sure to delight all who book them.
Tankardstown House, Co Meath Tankardstown comprises an 18th century manor house and orangery – the focal point of an 80-acre estate of parkland, woodland, courtyards and walled
gardens. Both civil ceremonies and civil partnerships can be held within the house and in the gardens by the yew tree. The predinner drinks reception in the main house sets the tone for the evening ahead, when guests proceed down the winding staircase to the orangery, which can seat up to 250 guests for dinner. For further information, see www.irelandsbluebook.com, or contact Tankardstown House directly at 041 982 4621.
Rathsallagh House, Co Wicklow Imagine the wedding of your dreams in your own
country house with a romantic parkland setting of rolling fields and thousands of mature trees. Rathsallagh, a member of Ireland’s Blue Book, is regarded as the ultimate country house (home of the O’Flynn family) wedding venue in Ireland. Its exclusivity allows the flexibility to tailor all arrangements to suit couples on their special day. With its walled gardens and orangery, Rathsallagh is ideal for civil ceremonies and blessings, while there are a number of quaint country churches on its door step. For further information see www.irelandsbluebook.com, or contact
Rathsallagh directly at 045 403 112.
Castle Leslie Estate, Co Monaghan Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie is a stunningly beautiful and secluded estate in Co Monaghan. A truly private rural escape, it is a magical setting for your very special day. Located in the village of Glaslough, the estate is only 80 minutes from Dublin, but feels like a million miles away from modern life’s stresses. Castle Leslie Estate can accommodate different styles of wedding celebrations, ranging from 40-260 guests. For further information, see www. irelandsbluebook.com, or contact Castle Leslie directly at 047 88100. Kilronan Castle, Co Roscommon Located on the shores of Lough Meelough, Ballyfarnon, Kilronan Castle is a hidden gem, and one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels. The ancestral home of the Tenison family, Kilronan Castle is steeped in history, full of character and old-world charm. With its acres of woodland, open lawns and pathways, the castle offers everything to make the big day pass without a hitch, catering for intimate to extravagant weddings alike. Its 84 superbly appointed bedrooms are fully equipped with contemporary comforts, fusing modern luxury with a touch of old-style glamour. For further information, see www.kilronancastle.ie, or contact Kilronan Castle directly at 071 961 8000.
Make it Monaghan for a wedding venue to remember, with historic Castle Leslie providing a striking backdrop for your photos
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| classic, timeless styles |
Commins & Co, 2.20ct sapphire and diamond ring €2,150 The Town Bride Stella York Wedding Dress €POR
With this ring …
Ciara Bridal at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Lulu Dress €2,000
WITH Valentine’s Day just around the corner – one of the most popular days of the year for popping the big question – we decided to take a look at some of the more popular rings available this year. The single solitaire, which proved popular for so many year, has been usurped by the cluster diamond, or princess cut. Kate Middleton has also made popular the solitaire sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Here are some of our faves, from Commins and Co.
Commins & Co, 1.00ct yellow sapphire ring €2,475
Commins & Co, 1.95ct aquamarine and diamond ring €3,550
Commins & Co, Halo engagement ring selection
Ciara Bridal at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Naomi wedding dress POR
It’s all about the Dress! It’s likely to be one of the most (if not the most
important) dresses you will ever wear, so, every bride wants to get it just right.
Commins & Co, Solitaire engagement ring selection
Covet The Collection, Sophia dress from €195
Sweetheart necklines and bust dresses have made way for sleeker, silk and satin looks with a
strong Downton influence.
With Covet in Powerscourt now doing a bridal
range, there is plenty of opportunity to wear
a show-stopping gown. Here, we’ve picked out some of our favourites.
Knightsbridge, Johanna Johnson Wedding Gown, €POR
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Paul Harnett and Hazel Cadwell-Harnett are applying for retention permission for alterations to the two storey extension granted permission under reg. ref. 3764/09; the alterations include a total additional floor area of 11m2 split over 2 stories; altering the footprint of the side facade; making the extension deeper to the rear and wider to the front; internal alterations including the addition of an extra bedroom; and an additional window to the first floor front facade. Permission is also sought for a new single storey extension to the rear and all associated site works; at 10 Mask Crescent, Artane, Dublin 5. 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.
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FastSport Tector runs not enough for Irish side: IRELAND’S Under19 cricket team suffered a second consecutive World Cup warm-up defeat in Savar on Monday when a disappointing batting collapse saw them lose by four wickets to Canada. Dubliners Jack Tector and Stephen Doheny gave Ryan Eagleson’s side a perfect platform with an opening stand of 88 in 14 overs before the Canadians struck back impressively through Kurt Ramdath. Skipper Tector hit eight fours and a six in his knock of 83 before younger brother, Harry, chipped in with a very valuable 37 before Ireland finally dismissed for 197. Canada, however, made the total with four wickets to spare to see them home with Abreesh Khan clipping an unbeaten 93 runs to play the captain’s role. Ireland begin the tournament in earnest on Thursday against tournament favourites India.
boxing: lucan woman bringing celtic warrior ethos to los angeles
Christie’s American dream james hendicott
sport@dublingazette.com
LAST SUMMER, Lucan native Kerrie Christie left Blanchardstown’s Celtic Warrior Boxing Club after four years, and took off for pastures new with Box N Burn in Los Angeles. Her lofty aim: “become boxing’s premiere female coach”. Eight months on, GazetteSport spoke to Christie to hear how her American adventure is progressing. “Life has been crazy fast but absolutely amazing, getting myself settled in the gym, in the area, and to the lifestyle,” she said of her new surroundings. “I’ve been working hard in the gym, trying to learn as much as I can
and progress as much as I can, and work on my own conditioning too. Things are going great. I feel like I’ve always been here. “The gym is going from strength to strength and I’ve become a head trainer which is a great little boost.” One of Christie’s key aims on leaving Ireland was to learn from Box N Burn, with the club home to a host of high-level boxing superstars ranging from British prospect Tony Jeffries to leading fitness trainer Kevan Watson. On the learning process, she says it’s more about adaptations than sweeping changes, but that she’s progressing nonetheless. “My approach to box-
ing training has changed,” she says. “Being surrounded by world class trainers here with so much knowledge, you pick up little bits here and there that you add to your arsenal. Just minor changes, different techniques, rather than the approach.” Of course, there is some Los Angeles glamour to be had, too. “I can’t mention a name right now, but I am currently training a client, privately, for an upcoming tour starting in April. “She and her band are touring Europe over three months from April - July. So, she needs to be in peak fitness to be able to keep up with a very demanding tour schedule, and then we are also
Kerry Christie conducts a training session at the Box n Burn gym in Los Angeles
trying to get her into peak condition so she looks good on stage too. “It’s exciting. It’s a fun project! They actually hit Ireland in May, I’m hoping to get out for the show.” Christie’s move also gives an insight into the Irish boxing scene’s success, especially at age-group level, by comparison. “The amateur set up is a lot different,” she tells us. “In Ireland, we have boxing clubs in most small towns, like you would with a GAA team or football team for local kids to get involved and start learning and competing. “From my own expe-
rience in Ireland being part of a boxing club, we start young like eight or nine years old, and spar as soon as possible. Over here, there doesn’t seem to be boxing gyms, not for young kids anyway. “The only boxing clubs I’ve come across, are high school or college teams. College sports are obviously massive over here. A big college will have a boxing team. “Other than that, there are plenty of boxing clubs around, but they are for people to go and train in. You have to find your own trainer to take you down the amateur fight path.” As for life in Califor-
nia’s sun? There’s no question it suits the Dub. “I really am in love with life over here,” she says. “If you want to do something, the opportunity is here for you, just put the hard work in and it’ll work out. Sometimes life feels like an episode of Entourage. “Twice I’ve had Arnold Schwarzenegger cycle past me as I’m skateboarding on the beach cycle path. Walk down the street to get a coffee and you’ll most likely bump into a celebrity.” With “big news” to follow in the coming months, Christie’s LA adventure sounds like it’s just beginning.
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Ian Madigan giving advice at his master-class session with Stillorgan RFC
LEINSTER and Ireland rugby star, Ian Madigan – who is a Life Style Sports ambassador – paid a special visit to Stillorgan RFC to share some of his secrets of success. Currently playing in Division 3 of the Dublin Metro League, Stillorgan RFC were put through a 90-minute master-class session by Madigan with a special focus on tactical and place kicking. The club won the session following a competition run by the sports shop with Ian Earls of
Stillorgan RFC selected as the lucky winner. Earls and his team mates took to the field in Kilmacud where the Irish out-half demonstrated skills and techniques honed under the guidance of Leinster and Ireland coaching staff, breaking down each skill and technique as the team strive for victory this season. Competition winner Ian Earls said of the session: “It was such a great experience to be coached by and play with Ian Madigan. “He’s one of the best players around, so to have the oppor-
tunity to be trained by him was really something special, definitely an unforgettable experience. “I entered the Life Style Sports competition because, while my team are very good, our kicking game was in need of some work, so no better man than Ian to come in and give us some inspiration!” Madigan said of the session: “They were a great group of lads and I really enjoyed the experience. The session itself was a good challenge as there was a real mixture of ability with
some beginners thrown in with guys who have been playing for years. “However, they all had a great energy and a huge appetite for the sport, which is great to see.” Debbie Byrne, marketing director at Life Style Sports added: “Our involvement in rugby is not limited to the elite level but caters to players of all ages and abilities through our unrivalled range of performance apparel and equipment. “We’ll be keeping a close eye on Stillorgan RFC’s results in the coming weeks and months.”
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Lidl’s marketing campaign for the new ladies football season certainly garnered plenty of media attention; Dublin and Foxrock Cabinteely star hopes it will brings a wider audience nathan kelly
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AS IS the case every January, media coverage for intercounty football is growing week by week. This year, however, ladies Gaelic football stole the headlines, if even for a couple of days. Ladyball announced itself to the world on social media last week and immediately grabbed attention. A new pink ball, “specially designed for a lady’s game with softtouch for a woman’s grip, eazi-play for a woman’s ability and fashion-driven for a woman’s style”. Three days later and after much outrage online, ladies football’s new sponsors, Lidl, owned up to Ladyball, admitting it was a marketing campaign to raise awareness and show
how ladies gaelic football deserves serious support. Foxrock Cabinteely’s Sinead Goldrick appeared on the poster in the supermarket chain’s second, more-serious video and we asked her what she thought of the whole idea. “I think it was a successful campaign that brought attention to ladies football at a time that we wouldn’t normally get media coverage,” said the All-Star. “Hopefully, it will follow through with activation in terms of raising awareness of ladies football and will, in turn, bring more attendance to our games. “I think, for any marketing campaign, if it makes noise, it can bring attention to the game. It had a high reach and everything like that so I think it was a positive thing.”
The campaign was originally met by a mix of people who sensed straight away there was a more serious idea behind it and those who actually thought Ladyball was to start appearing on shelves. One thing it did show, which Goldrick agrees with, is that a lot of people showed they care about women’s sport “Hopefully now it’s not just a social media or online reaction and that people actually follow through with it and start supporting by coming to the games and also watching our games when we’re on television,” she said. Away from marketing campaigns, Goldrick reflected on 2015 on the club and county stage. It was mixed year which ended with a fourth AllStar.
Sinead Goldrick at AIG’s launch of the 2016 Dublin season. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
She enjoyed Dublin and Leinster success with Foxrock Cabinteely before an All-Ireland club semi-final defeat to eventual champions Donaghmore. There was also a second consecutive All-Ireland intercounty final defeat to Cork.
defeats Cork no doubt still hurt and Goldrick insists things have to change this year if they are to eventually topple with their Rebel rivals. “ O b v i o u s l y we ’ ve reached two All-Ireland final’s in the past two years and we haven’t got over the line so we need to
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‘Hopefully Ladyball will follow through and bring more attendance to our games’ Dublin star Sinead Goldrick
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“I suppose with the club, for us to win a Leinster title for the first time was a huge achievement,” she said. “I know we wanted to go the whole way and it was hugely disappointing but for where our club is and for Foxrock Cabinteely, to win the Leinster title I think I look on that as a positive year in terms of club. “In our semi-final we missed a lot of chances, a lot of goal chances, and Donaghmore went on to win it so it shows we are at that standard and we can compete for All-Ireland club finals. “That gives us a lot of confidence in ourselves and hopefully this year the goal will be to win Dublin, Leinster and the All-Ireland.” In terms of Dublin, those two back-to-back
kind of change what we’re doing this year. “What we’re doing is not getting us our ultimate goal so I think we’ve all taken that on board and reviewing it as a completely new year, again focusing on one game and right now that’s Kerry,” said Goldrick. That Kerry game kicks off the National League season on January 31 and despite a drive to catch Cork, the season opener is the only game on the mind. “They would be one of the top four teams in Ireland so it will be good to see where we stand against them and where our fitness levels are. “I think the ladies football league is very competitive, especially in Division 1 and we’ll want to see where we are in comparison to the other teams.”
Crusaders’ Hyland on the high road to victory CRUSADERS Marie Hyland clawed her way back to a comfortable victory in the women’s intermediate race at the GloHealth intermediate, masters, juvenile B and intercounty relays which were all held at Dundalk IT last Sunday. It was one of the highlights of an actionpacked day of cross-country running. In Hyland’s win, a whirlwind start by Catherine Whoriskey (City of Derry Spartans) saw her rocket into the lead from the gun setting a blistering pace. Whoriskey looked like she was going to leave the field in her wake but the fast early pace caught up with her and Hyland closed the distance before pushing on to an impressive victory over 5km in 18.56. Catherina Mullen (Shercock) paced her race perfectly to come through and usurp Whoriskey for the silver in 19.11 with the daring Derry runner having to settle for third in 19.15. Elsewhere, DSDAC’S Emer Fitzpatrick showed immense potential for the future with a comprehensive win in Hannut, Belgium As soon as the gun sounded, Fitzpatrick and Niamh Carey broke away from a top class field in what was a veritable mudbath. The locals were astounded by the pace set by the two DSD athletes. The early exertions told on Carey who was only beaten by a top Belgian athlete, by a few metres, for the silver medal. DSD ended up with four of the first 10 runners, making sure of a great team win in the Under-18 girls category. The club also won well with their Under-18 team winning at Under-20 level. This augurs well for the future as teams from Belgium, France, Germany and Holland were represented in a well organised event, where there were 30 races of every description.
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soccer: shanowen road club well represented in U-15 side
FAI primary schools deadline approaches THE SPAR Primary School 5s programme kicks off again in 2016 with Friday, January 29 set as the deadline for schools in Dublin to enter. The fun five-a-side schools competition, which is open to boys and girls from fourth, fifth and sixth class, will begin with a countywide blitz in Dublin this March with the winners progressing to regional, provincial and then the prestigious national finals in the Aviva Stadium on May 11. In 2015, the boys’ A cup and girls’ A cup proved to be highly competitive. Our Lady of the Wayside emerged as winners of the boys ‘A’ Cup while Gaelscoil Cholmcille, Coolock won the girls’ competition. The SPAR Primary School 5s Programme is a schools initiative organised by the Football Association of Ireland Schools (FAI Schools) and supported by SPAR. The competition attracts entries from nearly 20,000 students and more than 1,000 schools nationwide. With participation levels increasing year on year the grassroots programme is now the largest primary schools competition in the country. Speaking about the programme Willie O’Byrne, managing director of BWG Foods (owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland) said: “We are very proud to be involved with this programme which sees nearly 20,000 boys and girls get the chance to represent their schools on regional, provincial and even national levels. We’re looking forward to building on the success of last year. FAI Schools are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s competition. Sean Carr, FAI Schools Chairman, added: “The competition is a wonderful opportunity for both boys and girls of all sporting ability to participate in a fun filled initiative with an emphasis on enjoyment and well-being. The pupils will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents in the Aviva Stadium at the National Finals. I would encourage all primary schools to sign up immediately”. Information on entering the SPAR Primary School 5s Programme is available at www.spar. ie or www.faischools.ie Follow all the action live on social media using #SPAR5s.
St Kevin’s Boys Kian Clarke, Ray O’Sullivan, Kameron Ledwidge, Jack Kelly and Jamine Nwanze
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NO FEWER than five of Shanowen Road’s brightest schoolboy talents will get the chance to represent their county at an international friendly tournament next week. S t K e v i n ’s B o y ’s contingent of K ian C l a r ke , J a c k K e l l y, Kameron Ledwidge, Jamin Nwanze and Ray O’Sullivan make up a quarter of the Republic of Ireland Under-15 squad that will fly to Turkey to play three games over five days. As well as the Kevin’s contingent, Cherry
Orchard quartet Harry Clarke, Nathan Collins, Sean Brennan and Kevin O’Reilly will join the squad as well as Belvedere’s Sean Brennan. Republic of Ireland manager Colin O’Brien is hoping to use the tournament to develop a squad packed with the finest talent of the schoolboy leagues across the country and prepare them for greater challenges as they climb the international ladder. The squad will travel to Istanbul on Saturday where they will prepare for two days before facing the Netherlands
sponsorship deal Keane helps launch new support for Paralympics clontarf-based swimmer Ellen Keane
was on hand to help launch OCS Limited’s announcement as new sponsors of the 2016 Irish Paralympic Team and the 2016 OCS Irish Paralympic Awards. She is pictured at the announcement with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring and James Scully, a fellow Paralympic Ireland swimmer based in the NAC. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
on Tuesday, Turkey on Thursday and Austria next Saturday, with all games being played at the Emirhan Spor ts Complex. The opposition will provide a stern test for O’Brien and his group of players in what will be a fresh environment. “The majority of this squad got their first taste of international football in November in two home friendly games against Poland. “This is an opportunity for the players to play international football against three Grade One teams, so they will
be strong matches and a good test for our players,” said the Ireland manager. “We will have a few new players in the squad, so it will be a chance for us to assess them but also to introduce the entire squad to what is involved with playing international football, from the preparation to the travelling abroad and coping with different styles of play. “One of our aims is to expose the players to these conditions so that when they go on to the Under-17 squad or to make a career for them-
selves that they know what is expected. “We have been working through this process since last September with the players doing well for their respective clubs and also with our Emerging Talent Programmes around the country. “But these games will be another challenge and it’s one we’re looking forward to,” added O’Brien. The squad will link up in Dublin and spend two days at the FAI National Training Centre before their departure to Turkey.
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Dubs stars Kilmacud ready for refix of annual GAA challenge
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the rescheduled Dubs Stars hurling and
football challenge matches will take place at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn grounds on Sunday, January 31. The hurling challenge throws in at 12.30pm with the football kicking off straight after at around 2pm. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day while there will be autograph opportunities for fans.
Camogie: rathfarnham school denied by Dominic’s
Treacy leads the way as hurlers reach final
St Dominic’s had one point to spare over Loreto Beaufort in Dublin post-primary Senior A Shield final
Dominic’s hold back battling Beaufort
senior a shield final St Dominic’s, Cabra 3-4 Loreto, Beaufort 3-3 stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com
ST DOMINIC’S clung on for a slender one-point win over Loreto, Beaufort to claim the Dublin Post-Primary Senior A Shield as Jody Couch’s pair of goals ultimately saw the north Dublin side prevail. It scarcely looked like it was going to be that close, though, when they led 3-4 to 0-1 with 18 minutes to go. Beaufort produced a stunning comeback and ended up
giving their opponents a huge fright but fell just short. With a significant wind advantage, Dominic’s took an early lead via Ciara Glynn’s ’45 but they were on the back foot for some of the early affairs. Indeed, Laura Nagle – one of 10 players who helped Beaufort to the All-Ireland stages a year ago – had two efforts fall just short, causing havoc in front of Dom Osak. At the far end, Ella Carr thrashed home the first goal after clever work from Glynn, a creative hub throughout. Carr
and Glynn added points before the break for a 1-3 to no score half-time lead. Gabby Couch went close on two occasions to extending the advantage before Bekky Keating’s point and a great goal from Jody Couch off her left hand side put 10 points between the sides. Eimear O’Leary got Beaufort on the board but Couch’s second goal, juggling the sliotar before firing home, looked to have killed off the game. Undeterred, the Rathfarnham outfit attacked with abandon. Ciara Murphy landed Beau-
fort’s second point with 13 minutes left before their assault gained momentum when Butler’s first time pull led to a goal. Eimear O’Leary got a second goal amid a shemozzle and suddenly there was just five points in the difference. Nagle fired over a great point on the hour mark and when Cora Ryan’s ball dropped in directly from a free outside the 45, the minimum separated the sides. Beaufort could not summon one last attack and Dominic’s held on for the victory.
DUBLIN brushed aside the challenge of Galway in Sunday’s Bord na Mona Walsh Cup semi-final at Parnell Park, winning out with another high-scoring tally of 1-28 to 1-19. The Dubs were full value for their nine-point victory and but for some fine goalkeeping by James Skehill and an acrobatic goal-line clearance by full-back Ronan Burke in the second period Ger Cunningham’s men would have won by more. Dublin progress to face Wexford in next Saturday’s decider which will provide the curtain-raiser to Dublin against Kerry in the NFL in Croke Park. The boys in blue started with intent an fired over five points inside the opening nine minutes before Galway had settled with Niall McMorrow, David Treacy, his younger brother Sean and Chris Bennett. Dublin’s greater pace in the middle third kept them on the front foot and by the 23rd minute were 0-9 to 0-5 ahead following a point from the influential Plunkett. However, by the interval the Tribesmen had reeled Dublin in following David Burke’s 32nd minute goal when keeper Conor Dooley miscontrolled the sliotar when trying to prevent a point attempt and the ball dropped over the line. By the break, the sides were level 0-12 to 1-9 but, following points from David Burke and Jason Flynn that edged Galway two ahead, the Dubs came with renewed vigour and once Eamonn Dillon whipped a breaking ball to the net in the 40th minute Cunningham’s men did not look back. Dublin’s goal might have come a minute early when a similar opportunity presented itself to Dillon but was eventually cleared but when opportunity came knocking again the Nh Fionnbarra man made no mistake with a clinical finish. Two David Treacy frees gave Dublin a bit more breathing space before Niall McMorrow and two stylish points from David O’Callaghan, one from either flank, put Dublin six clear. A well-worked point when David Treacy and Dillon combined was followed by a superb David Treacy sideline from the terrace side and another converted free from the Cuala man made it 1-22 to 1-14. Going down the home straight Galway needed a goal to salvage something but Dublin’s defence remained solid to stave off any late difficulties.
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Conor McGregor at his last bout in December against Jose Aldo
McGregor’s dual dream Active Dubliner in typically bullish form as he outlines his plan to hold both the UFC’s lightweight and featherweight titles consecutively
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UFC 197 will see Dublin’s own Conor McGregor take on lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos on March 5 as the Notorious looks to become the UFC’s first-ever dual-weight champion. The featherweight champion squared up to his Brazilian counterpart for the first time at the UFC 197 press conference in Las Vegas this week and, as usual, McGregor stole the show. “On March 5, I will be-head Rafael dos Anjos,” said the 27-year-old. “I will drag his
head through the streets of Rio de Janeiro through a parade of people. It will become a national holiday also I would imagine. But it’s simply a sign of recognising who’s true and who’s not.” Those early signs are a jibe at the fact dos Anjos left his native Brazilian to be based in California, something McGregor labels as tantamount to treason. “This man across from me has a title; he has nothing else but that,” added the Notorious. “He is a free TV fighter; he has nothing else to offer me except that gold belt so that was the simple decision.” The decision from the Dubliner to make
the 10-pound step up to the 155lbs lightweight division has been widely discussed. Both Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo are waiting for title-shots at featherweight, a re-match in the case of Aldo after his 13-second defeat in December, but McGregor insisted there will be time for everyone. “There were many other options,” he said. “Frankie has a little bit of desperation about him. He went 0-2 in lightweight and got the chance to fight for the featherweight title and got the head slapped off him. “And now he’s running around begging; it has a stink of desperation about it so I’m just going to leave him sit for a while.
“I am an active champion; I will fight in many weight divisions. As it grows and all of this forms, I like the sound of that 170lbs title too; I’ve got to be honest. I feel I can take down the three gold belts and I feel I can do it by the year’s end. “I’ll be fresh after 197. I believe I will dust Rafael inside one minute. He is a slower, sloppier version of Aldo, he’s like a bum-version of Aldo so I believe absolutely inside one minute. “I believe I will dust him; exit the contest fresh; I will cash the cheque; I will sign the next contract for UFC 200, the brand new MGM and we’ll go again.”