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Rickshaws face the end of the road RACHEL D’ARCY

MINISTER for Transport Shane Ross brought a proposal to ban rickshaws in the city to the Oireachtas Committee on Wednesday.

At the time of going to press, a ban on rickshaws was being proposed,

with Minister Ross said to believe that regulation of rickshaws would be too expensive, leaving a ban as the only other viable alternative.

Minister Ross believes that new laws would be needed to regulate the transport mode, such as licencing, taxes and fare regulations, as well as

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an NCT-style test, and that banning them outright is more viable Previously, Minister Ross has said he was “actively working to address public concerns” and was analysing results of a public consultation conducted by the NTA. For more on this story, see www.dublingazette.com

The vote, the verdict, and historic change

WHILE the outcome of the abortion referendum was in doubt right up until halfway through voting day itself last Friday, the subsequent formal verdict to repeal the Eighth Amendment saw scenes of delight at Dublin Castle.

Whether you were for or against the move – although two-thirds of the voting electorate backed the repeal – there was no denying that it was a historic moment for the country.

We take a look at the mood on the ground, how the city voted, and its possible change on the Catholic Church’s relationship with Ireland.

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Rubbish plan praised THERE’S nothing rubbish about a new plan that’s set to help Dubliners – lots of ‘smart’ bins are on the way to help in the fight against litter. The plan for the tech-clever containers has been praised, with their solar-powered crushing capabilities meaning they can hold up to 20% more waste.

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COUNCIL: ‘SMART’ BINS TO HELP TACKLE WASTE

City’s rubbish could be reduced by 20% THE amount of rubbish bins on the city’s streets could be reduced by as much as 20%, as it was announced that Dublin City is set to get 800 solarpowered bins.

The solar-powered compactor bins have the technology to crush rubbish, which means they can hold a larger amount of waste than traditional bins.

So-called ‘smart’ bins also have the ability to provide real-time information to waste collectors to inform them when the bin is full.

The bins automatically send a text and email to waste management when a bin reaches 85% capacity, preventing unnecessary collection runs.

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the council with other information such as air quality, sound monitoring, and in some cases can provide wifi within a 25m radius.

Dublin City Council trialled 48 of the bins across the city, and put out a tender for the contract in 2017.

Kyron Street, an Irish firm, have been awarded the €2 million contract to provide the smart bins across the city centre.

They are the Irish supplier of ‘Big Belly’ bins, a US company which original-

ly developed the bins.

Cllr Dermot Lacey (Lab) told Dublin Gazette: “I welcome any measures that are economically a n d e nv i ronmentally sound and that contribute to a better city. I hope they work.”

The con- An example of a ‘smart’ bin being used tract is part use” of staff. of the ‘Smart He told Dublin Gazette: Dublin’ project, which aims to bring in smarter “The good news is that technology across Dub- they tell us when they’re lin’s four local authorities. nearly full, so we can Cllr Ciaran Cuffe (GP) make the best use of our said the bins will help the staff to ensure that they’re council “make the best emptied when needed.”

Take a stunning trek in Morocco to fight cancer RACHEL D’ARCY

IRISH cancer support charity, Purple House, are looking for participants to take part in the experience of a lifetime.

The charity are looking for people to taking part in their trek in Morocco this September to raise vital funds.

Participants will have the opportunity to raise money to support families affected by cancer through Purple House’s community-based

cancer support centre and services.

The trek takes place in the valley of Ait Bougmaze, also known as ‘the Happy Valley’.

On the walk, participants can enjoy stunning views over the M’Goun range and the arid mountains around the valley. The trek is led by a very experienced mountains leader, Nabyl, who comes from the Atlas Mountains.

This is an easy to moderate trek, with about five hours of walking each day and an average height

gain of 300-500m.

A local team of horsemen and a cook will take great care of the walkers. Luggage is transferred on mules led by local horsemen and the cook prepares magnificent dishes flavored with Moroccan spices.

For anyone interested in Purple House’s Moroccan trek, there will be an information training walk on Tuesday, June 5 at 7.30pm, meeting at Dalkey Dart Station, or you can also email info@purplehouse.ie.

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Slow passport process? Maybe your TD can help.

Politicians chase passports 5,000 times in two years TDS and senators have made just under 5,000 representations to the Passport Office in the past two years on behalf of their constituents, with one minister making close to 200 applications in the past two years.

If a constitutent’s passport application is taking longer than anticipated, TDs can make representations to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Passport Office, on their behalf.

The Department has a dedicated channel of communication for politicians, with the Passport Office being a dedicated point of contact for all representatives.

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan made the most representations, with the office receiving 196 representations from him.

There was talk of discontinuing the fast-track system in 2008, with the practice of politicians making representations criticised. However, it still remains.

Wanna be in a boy band?

Well, it’s your lucky day!

FANCY yourself as the next big popstar? Well, you’re in luck – the management team behind One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer and Little Mix will come to Dublin in June on the hunt for members of a new international boy band.

Modest! Management are set to host auditions in the city centre on June 8 and 9 in the Button Factory in Temple Bar. In a post on their website, they put out an open casting call for male singer/songwrit-

ers between 15-19 years old to join a “brand-new international group”.

Modest say all those auditioning need to have a “strong vocal ability”, and be able to play either guitar or keyboard too.

Anyone successful in the auditions will be invited to a ‘studio camp’ in London from June 17-19.

The auditions will run from 9am until 3pm on both days.

For further information, see ModestManagement.com.

Aer Lingus staff delighted to muck in at deaf school MORE than 140 staff from Aer Lingus volunteered a day’s annual leave to help out in transforming the grounds of Holy Family School for the Deaf in Cabra last week.

The work was carried out for the senior pupils in the postprimary section of the school, which is dedicated to creating a dynamic environment dedicated to the education and support of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Staff from a range of Aer Lingus departments, including pilots, cabin crew, engineers and check-in and boarding teams, all came together to help create a sensory garden on the grounds, giving up one day of their annual leave to help with the initiative.

As part of the development, they also helped create a climbing wall, rabbit hutch, fish pond, picnic table, bug hotel and transformed the main yard into a five-a-side basketball court.

They also helped in creating a games area, putting green, vegetable garden and outdoor classroom.

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FESTIVAL: PHOENIX PARK PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY

Groups get ready for a Bloom-ing good show RACHEL D’ARCY

Elevating entrepreneurs THIS year’s Enactus Ireland National Competition was launched by Irish activist and writer Sinead Burke, ahead of the competition tonight, May 31.

Enactus partners students, academics and business leaders to develop socially responsible business models, aimed to potentially benefit those in need.

Students from 10 colleges around Ireland, including DIT, Trinity College, UCD and

DCU, developed projects that aim to address needs within their own communities and beyond. The proposed business models will be presented to a panel of judges tonight, Thursday, at Chartered Accountants House as part of the competition.

Sinead is pictured making light work of the launch with help from students Dylan Grimes Larkin and Kate Dowling.

Picture: Julien Behal

TWO Dublin city groups are getting their green fingers ready to take part in this year’s Bloom Festival in the Phoenix Park.

Members of the Inchicore College of Further Education and the Cabra Community College Education Service will enter bloom as part of the FBD Insurance Postcard Garden series.

Starting today, May 31, and running until June 4, Bloom has become a highlight in the horticultural calendar year on year, with hundreds taking park in the annual festival.

The Postcard Garden scheme allows garden club members to create a showpiece intended to represent their club, their local area, or even a known character

or person from their community. They’re small, but perfectly formed – the plots are just 2m x 3m, but pack a punch.

Themes of the postcard gardens relate to everything from mental health to education and the environment.

The Cabra Community College Adult Education Service group, headed by Deirdre Prince and Aoife Clavin, have named their postcard garden, Grow Your Own Rainbow. It will feature an assortment of edible flowers and vegetables, designed to represent the colours of the rainbow.

Led by Suzanne Rogers and Lorraine Clarke, the Inchicore College of Further Education garden is entitled, Architectural Heritage.

It’s a joint venture

between the horticulture students of the college, and the furniture design students. It’s based on the architecture of Inchicore College, and the design focuses on balconies and planter beds.

Medals will be awarded for the Postcard Gardens on the initial opening day of Bloom, which will be presented by Fiona Muldoon from FBD Insurance.

As well as Postcard the Gardens, there will be another of a number of horticultural delights to indulge in.

One of those is the dementia-friendly garden, created as part of the Dementia: Understand Together campaign in collaboration with TrinityHaus, Newtown Saunders and Sonas. The campaign is funded by the HSE and

The Atlantic Philanthropies and began in 2015.

Professor Brian Lawlor, chair of the Dementia: Understand Together campaign, said: “Getting out and about is crucial for our health and well-being.

“It gives us fresh air and daylight, it combines physical exercise with mental stimulation, it provides exposure to the outside world of nature, and it offers a stimulating space to share experiences with family and friends.

“We would encourage everyone to come along with their loved ones and enjoy our garden at Bloom.

Together, we can each play our part to make life better for people with dementia.”

Bloom runs in the Phoenix Park this bank holiday weekend, with tickets available now.

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PEOPLE: FORMER VICTIM HELPING TO GIVE SUPPORT IN RTE SHOW

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A DUBLIN mother of two, whose video showing her domestic abuse went viral, is helping similar victims with her new RTE documentary.

T h r e e y e a r s a g o, E m m a M u r p hy c o n fronted her then partner about cheating on her and he punched her in the face.

In a video that has reached more than 10 million views, she encouraged women to leave their abusive partners.

Emma’s abuser, former TV fitness coach Francis Usanga, was found guilty of assault causing harm and was sentenced last year to 100 hours of community service to avoid a five-month pris-

‘You are not alone’

EMMA’S message for victims of domestic violence is clear: “Don’t be afraid to talk. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Once you begin to talk, your healing process starts. We have a lot of services here in Ireland and people just aren’t aware of them, and that’s what this documentary shows.”

on sentence.

I n t h e n e w RT E d o c u m e n ta r y, E m m a travelled around Ireland speaking to other women and victims of domestic violence.

The 29-year-old from Fi n g l a s to l d D u b l i n Gazette: “There is a lot of heart-breaking stories in the documentary. We

BRINGING DUBLIN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER THROUGH A CONCERT A NON-PROFIT orchestra based in Drumcondra are set to perform a concert in Glasnevin this Friday. Taking to the stage of Our Lady of Dolours church on the Botanic Road, the Humanitarian Orchestra are performing a show aimed at bringing together “as wide an audience as possible”, and to encourage communities to come together through music.

The concert will take place on June 1, with doors opening at 8pm. Proceeds from the gig will go to their charity partner, Irish Cancer Society. Tickets are available on the door for €10 for an adult, €5 concession, and free admission for children.

Emma’s met many high-profile people, who’ve supported her domestic violence stance

went to [women’s] refuges in the country, so it’s quite deep and emotional.”

One person she spoke to was Maria Dempsey, mother of Alicia Brough (20), who was fatally stabbed alongside her friend, Sarah Hines (25) and Sarah’s two child re n , t h re e -ye a r- o l d

Reece and five-monthold Amy in 2010. All four were killed in Limerick

by Sarah’s ex-boyfriend, John Geary.

Emma said talking to Maria was heartbreaking: “To think this woman has lost her daughter – she was obviously quite upset, but she’s a really positive person. She has so much love in her and not much hate. She’s just an amazing woman.”

Emma spent two years making the documentary, and said she hopes that it encourages women to take a stand against domestic abuse and get out of violent relationships.

One in five women in Ireland who have been in

a relationship have been abused by a current or former partner, according to Women’s Aid. Emma said she hopes the documentary will have a positive impact: “I really hope it makes people listen and it begins to make more changes in the country.

‘Come forward’ “I really hope the message comes across that there’re so many services out there, and I just hope women who are suffering in silence will come forward, because nobody should be living like that.”

Emma Murphy Fights Back airs on RTE2 this Thursday, May 31, at 9.30pm.

NO NEED TO WING IT IF YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO MASTER KITES THE sixth annual Dublin Kite Festival is set to take off flying on June 10 in Clontarf, running from 11am-5pm. Homed at North Bull Island, the festival will see free entertainment all day long – perfect for a summer Sunday with friends and/or family.

There will be kiting experts on hand available to help those willing and wanting to fly a kite, getting you back into the groove, as well as music, kite-making workshops, a kite-flying competition and much more available at the festival.

SOME GREASE YOU’LL BE PRETTY HAPPY TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS year sees the 40th anniversary of the legendary Grease, starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta. Still as iconic as ever, the Sugar Club are hosting a special screening of the movie-musical, as well as an all-night ‘Jump n Jive’ afterparty.

On the night, you’ll be able to order drinks and food to your table, get in the 1950s mood with a listen to the soundtrack, and then kick back and watch the movie.

Tickets for the 8pm show on June 2 are €15, and are available from sugarclubtickets.com.

THE FESTIVAL’S FORBIDDEN – BUT LUCKILY TICKETS FOR IT AREN’T ONE of the biggest festivals on Dublin’s summer calendar is Forbidden Fruit, helping to get festival season started in style over this weekend.

For those who want to keep the party going after the gig at Kilmainham ends, there’s Forbidden Fruit Night – a series of after-parties exclusively for those attending Forbidden Fruit during the day. Hosted in a number of locations – such as the Button Factory, Hangar, Wigwam and the Grand Social – it’ll feature some of Dublin’s hottest collectives as well as international acts.

Taking part in Forbidden Fruit night are names such as Idris Elba, Bonobo, Mango x MathMan, A Gibbs and Four Tet. For those lucky enough to be heading along, tickets for Forbidden Fruit night will be available for purchase exclusively at the festival.

The one and only Idris Elba – he’ll be at Forbidden Fruit 2018

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SOCIETY: MINISTER PRAISES ORGANISATION’S WORK

BeLong To marks 15 years of supporting young LGBT people RACHEL D’ARCY

A NATIONAL organisation for LGBT young people celebrated its 15th anniversary on Monday with the launch of its annual report for 2017.

BeLonG To youth services launched the report with Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone.

BeLonG To was established in 2003 in Dublin, and soon grew into a nationwide organisation.

Last year, 37 groups across Ireland were supported by the group, and LGBT young people were connected through peer support groups, led by professional youth workers.

Moninne Griffith, executive director of BeLonG To Youth Services, said Ireland was a “different country” 15 years ago, and that the organisation have helped “shape government policy”.

She said: “15 years ago, Ireland was a different country for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people.

“Since we opened our doors in 2003, we have

Philly kicks off an initiative BeLonG To supporters celebrate the milestone anniversary

transformed what it means to be an LGBTI+ young person in Ireland by offering a safe space, advice, and life-saving support for young people, and by reducing stigma, isolation and fear of rejection through changing hearts and minds about sexual orientation and gender identity.

“Today, we are celebrating 15 years supporting and empowering LGBTI+ young people, their families, and communities.”

In 2017, the organisation opened two new services in their Dublin flagship offices, aiming to support the level of men-

tal health challenges that those attending BeLong To services might experience.

Partnering with suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta House, it introduced a free counselling service for LGBT people who may be thinking of suicide.

It also introduced Monday Chats – a weekly oneon-one support service aimed at providing information for young people, parents and professionals, as well as advice and support.

According to the LGBT Ireland report, LGBT young people are three times more likely to attempt sui-

cide, and twice as likely to self-harm, compared to the general population of young people.

Speaking at the launch of the report, Minister Zappone said: “BelonG To offers compassion, support and solidarity. It is a vital service and as a campaigner, advocate and independent minister I support this work.

“In the coming weeks Ireland will again show leadership with our new LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy.

“It is the result of a consultation process which listened to more than 4,000 young people.”

Magdalene survivors to be honoured by President RACHEL D’ARCY

MORE than 220 survivors of the Magdalene Laundries are set to gather in Aras An Uachtarain on June 5.

President Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, will host a special reception at the presidential home, which will see survivors from across Ireland, the UK, USA and Australia gather for the event.

This marks the first time that survivors of the Magdalene Laun-

dries from across the globe will be brought together for a two-day event.

In addition to being hosted in Aras an Uachtarain, they will also attend a gala dinner in the Mansion House where they will be welcomed

by Dublin’s Lord Mayor, and the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Several Irish musicians will also perform on the night, including Christy Moore, The Hot House Flowers, Mary Byrne, The Three Tenors and Roisin O.

The gathering is being organised

by Dublin Honours Magdalenes, a voluntary group. The event is aimed at fulfilling two key aspects of the Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme – to bring together survivors to share experiences, and to gather the views of the women on how the laundries should be remembered by future generations.

For many of those coming to the event, it will mark their first time to return home to Ireland since leaving the laundries.

DUBLIN footballing hero Philly McMahon met young fans Kyra Conlon (3) and Sean Kartik Rafferty (3) at One Family in Smithfield, Dublin 7, where the footballer and kids were almost lost in a sea of giant teddies. Philly was there to launch the 2018 Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards, as well as to officially relaunch One Family’s refurbished creche. Philly’s calling on

everyone to enter deserving groups for the awards, with his own charity - HalfTimeTalk CLG, set up in 2012 following the tragic death of his brother John in Ballymun as a result of drug addiction - one of the many groups to get a much appreciated funding boost from Dublin Bus last year. For further information, see www.dublinbus.ie. Picture: Maxwells

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

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Gavin Pacini and Dee Alfar

Iman Dagari and Mona Lxsa Tauraes at the launch of SWAYE, Ireland’s latest mobile app trend at Opium Garden

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A tech launch that gave top influencers reasons to be ‘appy A

Katherine Crawford and Zoe Holohan

Eva Orsmond and Abdul Hajji

NUMBER of influencers creative professionals were delighted to welcome the launch of a new app trend, SWAYE, at Opium Garden. Described as an

app to connect brands, creatives and relevant social media influencers, SWAYE was hoping to sway interested guests to its private marketplace cause, with its founders,

Anderw O’Neill and Geoff Walker, on hand to meet guests and answer questions, with drinks and nibbles helping the upbeat evening to pass off well.

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THE RESULT

VOTE GIVES AN EMPHATIC ‘YES’ FROM ALMOST THE

Result prompts joy – and anger – in online texts

Some of the large crowd of Repeal supporters gathered at Dublin Castle for the official Yes verdict from the referendum to be returned

Sharing a historic feeling of real change in the air RACHEL D’ARCY

LAST Friday will go down in history as the day that Ireland voted on permitting abortion, with an overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote.

Voting to repeal one of our most conservative laws, one that has seen women forced abroad in isolation, Ireland solidified its position on the global stage as one of the Western World’s most progressive-thinking countries.

Early exit polls from RTE and The Irish Times showed a 69% majority for the Yes vote – higher than expected, with a Fleet-

wood Mac song, Landslide, coming to the minds of many.

As soon as the official count began on Saturday morning, there was a noticeable buzz in the air.

The sun was shining, a warmth in the air signalling a change in season, and a change in Irish society.

Anticipation built rapidly all morning across social media as more and more tallies from across Dublin came in – while there was still a degree of fear that the No side would have it, the Yes vote soon came in at two-to-one across the

city.

The gathering at Dublin Castle to find the final vote drew in hundreds of people donning the now-iconic black Repeal jumpers, and brightly coloured Yes badges – and one woman who symbolically handed out ‘After Eights’ mints to members of the crowd.

Major supporters of the campaign were also present, including journalist Una Mulally, co-director of Together for Yes Ailbhe Smyth, comedian Tara Flynn, and Repeal Project founder Anna Cosgrave.

Girls cried in the arms of friends and strangers alike

as they revelled in their new-found bodily autonomy, men joyously cheering, knowing that Ireland had become a place of solace, almost, for the women in their lives.

The hard work of the Yes campaigners, alongside personal stories shared of backroom abortions and heart-breaking journeys abroad, and the repeated calls for the wish for repeal, all came down to this.

Sighs of relief and cheers of relatively controlled celebration came after an emotionally charged week for many,

knowing that the legislation they’d fought to repeal would soon be no more.

Speaking at Dublin Castle, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said: “This is a momentous day for all the people of Ireland. Ireland is changing.

“The old certainties [are] being challenged, and a new and better Ireland is emerging.

“It is a day when those who had be silenced demanded to be heard. A day when we decisively broke from the past.

“A day when the people said, ‘This is our time, this is our Ireland’.”

A NUMBER of Dublin city councillors were advocating for a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum, with every constituency in central Dublin voting so by an overwhelming 73% majority, or more.

Councillors celebrated the outcome of the vote from the results of the exit polls on Friday, right through to the official final tally at Dublin Castle on Saturday evening. On social media, many councillors – and Yes voters – rejoiced in the country’s decision to repeal the 8th Amendment.

Independent councillor for Dublin North-West Noeleen Reilly celebrated the result, having spent time canvassing in the lead up to the vote last Friday.

Posting to Facebook, Cllr Reilly extended a ‘thankyou’ to her constituents, and a well done to those who had campaigned for yes.

Green Party councillor for North Inner-City, Ciaran Cuffe, took to Twitter to say he was “delighted” with the tallies, and that it’s a “crucial time” for the No side to “move on”. He wrote: “Delighted with the tallies.

Now is a crucial time for the No side to move on, and consider how Irish society can improve supports for women through pregnancy and beyond.”

Also taking to Twitter was the Green Party’s Claire Byrne, who represents Dublin Bay South, as she celebrated the 78% yes vote. She referenced that there would still be “pain” for women and those who require abortions, but that the Yes vote had “eased that a little”.

It could be Social Democrat Gary Gannon who may have summed it up best, however, saying simply: “There are no words to describe how proud I am of this little country.”

‘Here for the long-haul’ However, not everyone was happy with the outcome. The head of The Iona Institute, David Quinn, said that the pro-life side would be “here for the long-haul”.

He said: “The result today is basically a reversal of the 1983 result. On that occasion the defeated side did not simply slip away. The pro-life movement has to be here for the long haul like in many other countries.”

Communications director for the Save The 8th campaign, John McGuirk, posted a lengthy Twitter thread detailing how those who voted and campaigned for Repeal were “angry”.

He wrote: “The problem is the 8th Amendment was never what was making you angry in the first place. It’s not the schools or the hospitals, or the ban on euthanasia either. No social reform is going to make you people happy. You’re all looking in the wrong place.”

What next for the sidelined Church’s future in Ireland?

SHANE DILLON DEPUTY GROUP EDITOR

AS EXPECTED, there were almost as many media figures caught in the general scrum at Dublin Castle last Saturday for the official result as supporters and curious tourists alike, with news crews from all around the world firmly focused on the

crowd and its jubilant mood.

The referendum caught global attention even more than the Marriage Equality referendum had, with presenters and pundits alike picking up on the significance of the Irish voting en masse against the wishes of the Catholic Church, marking the breach of its last major bulwark in Irish society.

It’s true indeed that the outcome – and its landslide nature – caught the Irish by surprise as much as the international observers, but the world’s media were soon talking and tapping out the same message: Catholic Ireland was over.

The reality is rather more complex, of course.

While the Yes vote signifies

an obvious divide between The People and The Church, Ireland still remains a broadly Catholic country, albeit these days with greatly reduced number and support.

The Yes vote was also presented by many international reports as evidence of the Catholic Church now in full flight from Europe, as

it increasingly turns to Asia and Africa to bolster its support there rather than face an increasingly secular Europe.

However, despite the blow, Ireland’s Catholic leadership have been somewhat philosophical.

While some have practically been spitting brimstone over the vote’s outcome, oth-

ers have been reflecting on the division between the church and the people.

The Church is far from finished in Ireland, but it’s to be hoped that a religious rapprochement can be reached, particularly with Pope Francis heading to our shores in August for the World Meeting of Families.

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WHOLE COUNTRY – LEGISLATION SOON TO FOLLOW

REFERENDUM

A picture of loss that has gone around the world ...

ONE of the defining images of the Referendum came from the late, pre-vote appearance of some street art paying tribute to Savita Halappanavar. A striking mural dedicated to her (painted just beside the George Bernard Shaw pub, South Richmond St, Dublin 2) has attracted a sea of flowers, hundreds of messages pinned by people, gawping tourists and plenty of interest from the local, national and international press alike.

Pictures: Shane Dillon

How the city voted on May 25 PATRICK FINNEGAN GAZETTE GROUP EDITOR

LAST Friday will go down in history as the day that Ireland voted to change the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, and legalise abortion, with an overwhelming ‘Yes’ vote.

This particular referendum has attracted a great deal of attention from the rest of the world and coming so soon after the iconic vote to legalise same-sex marriage three years ago, it has surely propelled Ireland to a position as one of the most progressive and inclusive countries in Europe.

The Government are not letting the grass grow under their feet, as Minister for Health Simon Harris met officials from his

department on Monday to discuss drafting legislation to allow for abortion in the State.

He is seeking Cabinet backing to draft legislation that would allow abortions within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, subject to medical advice and a cooling-off period, and up to 24 weeks in exceptional circumstances.

As well as the legislation, clinical guidelines will have to be drawn up in conjunction with the new laws on abortion.

The regulation of new medical products, such as abortion pills, will also have to be completed before the new law is passed.

However, while there is an outside chance the

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All 10 of the Dublin constituencies polled heavily in favour of the Yes for Repeal side, with large turnouts reported everywhere in the city legislation will be ready for publication before the summer break, it is more likely to be published during the Dail recess in late July or August.

A n Ta o i se a c h L e o Varadkar summed up the feelings of two-thirds of the Irish population – and even more in Dublin – when he said: “I think what we’ve seen really is the culmination of a quiet revolution that’s taken

place in Ireland for the past 10 or 20 years.

“This has been a great exercise in democracy and the people have spoken.”

All 10 of the Dublin constituencies polled heavily in favour of the Yes for Repeal side, with large turnouts reported everywhere in the city. Dublin constituencies were the most emphatic in voting to repeal.

Another significant

outcome was that all constituencies voted yes (bar Donegal), thus eliminating the Dublin-versusthe-rest argument. The people of Ireland spoke as one voice.

However, amid all the excitement of the outcome, there are always the vanquished. After all, a third of the country felt that the Government went too far in proposing unlimited abortion up to 12 weeks.

Many of the No side would not have had an issue over abortion on compassionate grounds (such as incest, rape, or fatal foetal abnormality), but abortion on demand proved a bridge too far for many.

It is important to respect the views of those

who voted no for whatever reason, and the hope is that the upcoming legislation will be clear and unambiguous.

In the meantime, the people of Ireland and Dublin have ensured that we now live in a modern European country where compassion for our women is to the forefront.

Minister Harris summed it up when he said: “The Eighth Amendment abandoned women in crisis. Women have been told, ‘Take the plane, take the boat’.

“Today we say [we will] take your hand. Women had been told, ‘You are on your own’. Today, we say ‘We stand with you’.”

HOW DUBLIN VOTED Area

Yes

No

Dublin Central Dublin Bay South Dublin North-West Dublin Rathdown Dublin South-West Dublin Fingal Dublin West Dublin South-Central Dublin Bay North Dublin Mid-West

18,863 33,919 28,477 34,529 54,642 51,840 33,595 34,201 57,754 35,192

5,790 9,298 10,489 10,845 18,301 15,523 11,794 11,530 19,573 12,838

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Pictured here at Luna’s annual charity lunch in aid of Pieta House was Declan Maxwell (centre) with the staff of Luna who gave up their free time to help out at the event. Pictures: Alan Rowlette

Luna dishes up stellar support for Pieta House

P Aileen Boland, Geraldine Coughlan and Jane Prendergast

OPULAR award-winning Drury Street restaurant Luna served up some food for thought with its recent annual charity lunch in aid of Pieta House, the Lucanbased charity that has grown into a nationwide suice and self-harm support organisation.

Diners were delighted to tuck into a delicious

four-course meal, with its tempting ticket price of €85 seeing all proceeds, including from a raffle, going to support Pieta House’s work.

Luna’s support left Pieta House staff over the moon, with them giving thanks for the diners’ donations and the restaurant’s support for the very worthy cause.

Bernie and Pat Miller

Sorca O’Farrell and Gene Dix

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The launch drew plenty of fans together to hear Paul’s latest great collection. Picture: Dominic Lee

Bringing the rock ‘n’ roll kids out for a launch A LL the rock ‘n’ roll kids – or at least, several of them – were out in force to welcome the launch of Paul Harrington’s new album, Lights of Home. The album features nine original compositions and two live recordings of his classic hits, What I’d Say, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Kids, with works including songs from some of the most talented songwriters in the business. Poignantly, the album also pays tribute to Paul’s family, including his late brother, Derek.

Paul Harrington and Lorraine Keane

Joe Harrington, Paul Harrington, John Pardy and Paddy Cole

The Brians behind a camera business

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RIAN Whelan Og and Brian Whelan Senior took their turn in front of the camera as they helped celebrate Bermingham Cameras’ 50th birthday recently. The landmark camera shop at Burgh Quay has been snapping up customers for many years, with Brian Snr also marking his 50th year at the busy store, which welcomed many well-known snappers and industry figures to Bermingham’s to help mark the milestone. Picture: Steve Wall Morris

Nicola Kenny, Pat Kenny, Karol Sadlier and Paul Harrington

Eugene Masterson, Paddy Cole and Eddie Rowley

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BEST OF THE JUNE BANK HOLIDAY FESTIVALS

BLOOM FEATURES AN ECLECTIC MIX OF STUNNING SHOW GARDENS, TANTALISING FOOD FEATURES AND FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Picture Chris Bellew

DUBLIN MADE EASY

AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST EVENTS TO BRING YOURSELF (OR OTHER GROWN-UPS)

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UMMER is a great time for children, and Dublin has plenty of fun things to take the kids to. However, as much as we all love spending time with the kids, there’s plenty going on across town to hire a babysitter for and head off for some quality ‘me time’, too. This week, we take a look at some of the things going on that are perfect for grown-ups (although greenfingered kids will like Bloom).

Come rain (inset) or, hopefully, shine, these different events are well worth going along to.

BLOOM 2018

BULMERS FORBIDDEN FRUIT

GINFUSION 2018

LOCATION: The Phoenix Park HIGHLIGHT: Cookery demonstrations with Ireland’s best loved chefs

LOCATION: The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham HIGHLIGHT: The 100% Irish stage

LOCATION: The Bernard Shaw and The Eatyard HIGHLIGHT: Afternoon G+Tea

DUBLIN city centre’s multi-stage music and arts festival is set to return for its 8th instalment on the June Bank Holiday weekend, June 2-4.

The spectacular grounds of Irish Museum of Modern Art will once again play host to the hotly anticipated three-day festival, which combines music, art, fashion, food and simple good vibes.

Set across six stages offering a wide selection of different styles of music, to suit all tastes, you can expect the usual fruity cocktail of great cutting-edge sound, comedy, art, good food, and festival fun.

Acts include; the War on Drugs, Grizzly Bear, Warpaint, Thundercat, Spoon, Glass Animals, Bonobo, Vincent Stables, Superorganism, Idris Elba and David Kitt.

Tickets on Ticketmaster.

THE Dublin Gin Festival Gin Fusion is back again this year taking over The Bernard Shaw and The Eatyard from May 31 – June 3.

The festival spans across four days and four nights with events, tastings, workshops, pop up markets, classes, cocktail bars, pairings, food, DJs, live music, craic and lots more.

On Saturday, Whitley Neill are hosting a Gin Blending Workshop which will take place in the Eatyard Bunker Kitchen where you can forage for your own botanicals on the roof top and blend your own gin.

Then on Sunday, the hugely popular Afternoon G+Tea will be back as Bloom Gin partner again with The Cupcake Bloke for a decadent gin-based afternoon tea.

See www.thebernardshaw.com/ginfusion/

HAIRY Gardeners, Moving Statues and Climate Change, it’s just another June Bank Holiday weekend at Bord Bia’s Bloom! The festival returns from May 31to June 4.

The five-day event which showcases the best of Ireland’s horticulture and food industry will feature 20 spectacular show gardens and endless garden and floral features.

Bloom offers a great day out for all the family featuring arts, crafts, music, food and drink as well as talks, debates, workshops and live cookery demonstrations with some of Ireland’s best loved chefs.

Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and can also be purchased on the gate. Ticket prices vary from €16 - €25 and children under 16 go free. For more information visit www.bloominthepark.com

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HOME & STYLE

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

THE GIFT OF GAZ | SHOCKIN’ STATEMENTS

The world’s in a terrible state of chassis when even Davy makes sense

“YOU’D have to feel sorry for the poor ius’, not ‘Caritas’, ye bleedin’ span- never know. He could save the winGerman lad,” I says to Davy when I ner.” ning peno in the shootout in next met him on Sunday afternoon.

“Well, whatever his name is, I season’s final and be the hero. And We’d normally meet up on a Sat- still feel sorry for the lad. I’ve made sure, doesn’t everybody love an auld urday evening but we knew the pub plenty of mistakes in me time but for- redemption story?” would be bedlam with everything tunately not many people have seen I’m not used to Davy making this going on. them.” much sense with consecutive sen“Ah, yeah,” he says to me. “The He’s not wrong there. I’ve seen tences. poor young fella must be devastated Davy get up to all sorts but he had a “I suppose you’re right,” I says to after that but Jaysus, ye wouldn’t see point – imagine making two massive him. “Still though, yesterday was an it in the Phoenix Park of a Sunday mistakes like that with the whole interesting day all round, wasn’t it?” morning Gaz, would ye?” world watching?

“Ah it was,” he says. “The country’s Davy used to be a goalkeeper “I suppose yer man Klopp will get all changed now from when we were when we played ball when we were rid of him now,” I says. young fellas.” young fellas and he still thinks he’s “Probably,” says Davy. “But you “It has indeed,” I nodded. “And an authority on the subject. that may be no bad thing, Problem is, I remember Davy used to be a goalkeeper really.” him doing almost exactly “Ah yeah,” he says. that. On a Sunday morning. when we played ball when we “So did you vote ‘Yes’ in In the bleedin’ Phoenix Park were young fellas and he still the end then?” I ask him. and all, it was.

“I did, yeah,” he says. “I’m thinks he’s an authority on the I reminded him of this not sure I agree with it all, and he laughs and says: “Oh subject but after what the daughyeah. But there was only ter told me and everything, about seven people watchI figured I had to vote Yes. ing me. There was millions “I may be a bit uneasy watching young Caritas.” with it all but sure I’m never “Karius,” I says, correctgonna have to go through ing him. with it and I suppose they “I couldn’t carry you Gaz, all have their reasons for the bleedin’ size of ye,” he doing it.” says to me.

Three sensible state“Karius!” I roar at him. ments in a row. A new Davy “The keeper’s name is ‘Karrecord!

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Showing they care for CARI TERRY McCoy and Miriam Ahern were delighted to help support CARI with an annual summer lunch at The Shelbourne Hotel. CARI provides a professional child therapy and counselling service to children and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse. Many well-known faces came along to tuck in, and dish out some support for CARI’s work. See Gallery on Pages 22-23

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LEGAL EAGLE

BY WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS

It really is best to tackle your bank debt early OVER the past number of years, and particularly since the recession, bank debt has become increasingly common.

If there are significant arrears in respect of this debt, the bank will normally endeavour to recover it which may result in legal proceedings brought by the bank.

It is advisable to deal with this at an early stage and to seek the advice of a professional.

Bank debt can arise out of a number of different scenarios. The most common bank debt is mortgage debt.

It is recommended that the bank or financ ial institution are approached with a view to renegotiating the debt.

This would normally entail changing the repayment structure based on what you can afford to pay.

A write-down of the debt may be considered by selling some assets with a view to paying off the debt at a reduced figure.

You will normally be required to provide the bank with a statement of means which sets out all your assets, income, liabilities, and expenses and will show your net worth.

This assists the parties in ascertaining what a viable payment structure would be.

It is important that you keep up-to-date finan-

cial records including copies of all receipts and invoices and engage an accountant to prepare financial accounts if this is necessary.

If you do not do this, you are potentially in a considerably weaker position and it is important to keep all financial records as you may need to produce these in court at a later stage.

If you can show that efforts are being made to pay the debt, it is advisable to approach an accountant, financial advisor, or a personal insolvency practitioner to advise you in this regard with a view to putting a proposal to the bank.

Restructuring They will advise you as to what the best means are to restructuring the debt, based on what you can afford to pay.

In the event that the debt becomes significant, the bank or financial institution are likely to bring court proceedings against you to recover the debt.

There are a number of courts – the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court.

As to which court the proceedings are brought to, this will depend on the amount of the debt. The bank normally brings two types of proceedings: 1) Debt claim, or 2) Possession

The former is where banks seek to recover the amount due to them and the latter is where they are seeking an Order for Possession of the mortgaged property, with a view to selling the property.

There is a possibility to renegotiate with the bank after court proceedings have been issued, and it is advisable to do so and endeavour to reach an amicable solution.

A judge will not normally give an order unless they believe there is no other option and a complete lack of engagement of cooperation from the borrower.

Judges often stay orders for a number of months in order that you have time to put your affairs in order and sell the property without the necessity of the bank doing so.

There is always a solution to bank debt, and it is best to tackle it early on rather than leaving it to the last moment.

It is recommended that you should get professional advice from a solicitor, accountant, or personal insolvency practitioner to advise you, and to assist in making an approach to the bank regarding restructuring the debt.

In the event that there are court proceedings, you should immediately consult with a solicitor.

WALSH & PARTNERS SOLICITORS specialise in litigation, personal injuries, probate, conveyancing, employment law and family law. Their offices are located at Unit 7E, Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. For further information, please call 01 291 0300, email info@walshandpartners.ie, or else visit the site at www.walshandpartners.ie.

DISCLAIMER: While every care is taken to ensure accuracy of information contained in this article, Walsh & Partners Solicitors do not accept responsibility for errors or omissions howsoever arising, and you should seek legal advice in relation to your particular circumstances at the earliest possible time.

Caroline Huller-Wallace, Alone BNI coordinator (centre) with Lolanda Pearse and Katlin McNamara. Pictures: Arthur Carron

ALONE CONFERENCE BRINGS LIKE-MINDED GROUPS TOGETHER

Volunteers gather to help befriending RACHEL D’ARCY

MORE than 20 organisations from across Ireland attended the Befriending Network Ireland (BNI) conference in Dublin last week, organised by the charity, ALONE. Organisations including Dublin’s Depaul, LGBT Ireland, Elder Homecare and more attended the conference, which was held in the Ashling hotel.

Established by several ‘befriending’ organisations across Ireland in 2015, Befriending Network Ireland (BNI) has grown to a national network of more than 60 organisations.

The seminar comes at the end of a week of celebrating the central role such BNI organisations have in communities across the country.

The seminar was opened by the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community

Caroline Huller-Wallace with Saoirse Sheridan and Lucie Cunningham

Development, Sean Kyne.

It also included an address from Professor Brian Lawlor, consultant psychiatrist at St James’ Hospital.

Speaking at the conference, Minister Kyne said: “I am delighted to be here to open the BNI seminar and to celebrate the role befriending can play in creating friendships and combating loneliness across the country.

“Our ageing demographic and changing society means that initiatives like BNI are more

vital than ever. These befriending organisations, and their volunteers, play a huge role in building stronger communities across Ireland.”

The importance of technology in supporting older people was emphasised as ALONE launched its new befriending app, BFriend, at BNI. The new mobile app will allow volunteers and staff to record their visits to people in the community, feedback any concerns or good news about the older person,

allow them to stay up to date with events such as volunteer socials, and to communicate with other volunteers.

Developed by ALONE in partnership with Netwell CASALA, it is a key element of ALONE’s wider BConnect service for training and technology.

Sean Moynihan, ALONE’s chief executive, said: “Every volunteer will have access to BFriend when they are out on their visits. This will help us to keep our volunteers safe.

“It will also help us to better support older people as we receive important updates from our volunteers in real-time.”

Following a six-month trial period last year, BFriend is now available for befriending organisations as a web application, on Android and iOS platforms.

The aim is to have 15,000 volunteers using the app by 2022.

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PEOPLE MALAYSIAN MASTER MUSICIANS TO FUSE SOUNDS OF EAST AND WEST TOGETHER AT DRAIOCHT

Lose yourself in the unique melodies of veena strings MARK O’BRIEN

FOR the first time in Ireland, Sri Ragam Fine Arts Music Academy from Malaysia is performing Magical Strings of Veena.

The veena is a traditional classical Indian instrument used to accompany Carnatic music, with this striking musical show set to feature 17 musicians ranging in ages from 11- to 50-year-old students.

The show will include Carnatic fusion, Indian cinema music, Malaysian and other famous hits bringing the music of the East and West together.

The selection of music ranges from the famous Carnatic track, Raghuvamsa Sudha, as well as Six-ties, Seventies and Eighties Indian movie songs, through to legendary hits of Malaysian band Alleycats, famous Michael Jackson songs and many more.

The Indian veena has always been considered as an instrument of the Gods; hence the name, Divine Instrument, has been attributed to it.

The traditional veena has been modified and refined over the centuries, having been used since

ancient times. From the earliest times, the veena has been a guiding star for the development of Indian music.

The instrument has

been developed to keep up with current trends, which has made it possible to be used for cinema songs as well as many other song compositions.

Unfortunately, the veena’s usage is decreasing day by day, with the aim of the show also to motivate veena students and nurture their interest.

The other aim of the show is to help create awareness of this wonderful, nearly forgotten musical instrument, and to delight music lovers and a young generation from modern, multicultural Ireland about the veena’s ancient heritage, helping to support the classical instrument in the future by encouraging people to learn how to play it.

Sri Ragam Fine Arts Music Academy’s vision is to create as many veena artists around the world with certificates, diplomas and degrees, in order to master the art of perform-

ing with the veena.

The school has been conducting veena lessons to students far outside Malaysia through online music lessons, and is working towards achieving its vision with ongoing online lessons from students from Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.

Magical Strings of Veena takes place on Saturday, June 2 at 7.30pm in Draiocht theatre, Blanchardstown.

Tickets are available via the box office (01 885 2622) or online at https:// draiocht.ticketsolve.com/ shows/1173587236.

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STUART Martin, Niall Carroll, JP Foy and Thomas Whelan were happy to put their handiwork skills to the test when 140 Aer Lingus staff flew over to the grounds of Holy Family School for the Deaf, Cabra. The lads and all the other helpers were delighted to help create a great sensory garden at the school. Picture: Chris Bellew

Showcasing social entrepreneurship HOPEFUL social entrepreneurs were joined by Irish writer and activist Sinead Burke to officially launch the 2018 Enactus Ireland National Competition.

Enactus is a global social entrepreneurship movement which partners students, academics and business leaders to develop socially responsible business models with the potential to benefit people in

need.

The students will present their proposed business models to a panel of judges at the Enactus Ireland National Competition which will take place in The Chartered Accountants House today This year’s winning team will go on to represent Ireland at the Enactus World Cup, in Silicon Valley in October 2018.

Sinead Burke with L-students Dylan Grimes Larkin and Kate Dowling

A captivating show Seeking “The Next Niall Horan” Up and coming production company, Loft Productions Ireland in conjunction with Princess Frannie Productions, is bringing, Arnica Was My Eyecream by Fran Winston to The International Bar this June. This fast-paced performance will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, as you follow the relationship of Nancy and Marcus.

Running from June 5 to 9, the production is a captivating one-woman show, tapping into the psyche of modern audiences. Tickets from Eventbrite, € 10.50 – €12.50.

A noteworthy event

THE Irish International A Cappella Festival returns for the second year taking place across various venues in Dublin city between the 22-24 June 2018.

Modest! Management, the team behind One Direction, Niall Horan, Little Mix and 5 Seconds Of Summer are coming to Dublin to hold an open casting call for male singer / songwriters aged between 15 and 19 to join a brand new international group.

The auditions will be held on June 8 and 9 at Dublin’s legendary live music

The biggest singing event of the summer, IIACF showcases the best a cappella that Ireland has to offer.

Festival hosts Ardu will launch the festival at the Sugar Club, Dublin with a brand new

venue The Button Factory, Temple Bar. Those interested in auditioning must have strong vocal ability and be able to play guitar or keyboard.

The open auditions will run from 9am to 3pm each day, please arrive early to avoid missing out.

For all enquiries please contact talent@modestmanagement.com

show, launching their first full album in two years on the same night.

Full programme details are available from https://www.irishacappella. com/#programme-section

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FESTIVAL

The Court Yard getting ready to Rock in style MUSIC fans will be spoilt for choice at an upcoming music festival right on the city’s doorstep, which is going from strength to strength – as this year’s highcalibre line-up again showcases.

Bringing together an eclectic line-up of artists and bands, both home-grown and from farther afield, Rock The Yard at the Leixlip Festival will see The Court Yard Hotel rock out to music to suit all interests across the June bank holiday weekend.

From Friday, June 1, four evenings and nights of great gigs in the heart of Main Street, Leixlip, will see some newcomers join local favourites, as well as several artists who’ve made quite a name for themselves in international festivals.

Below, you can read about just two of the acts, but for the full details of lineups, times and prices, see https://www.courtyard.ie/.

Secret Garden: Naas native Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian writer Rolf Lovland

Raising a Celtic bar Secret Garden’s songwriting legacy

Four-piece band should be a Giant hit SUNDAY, June 3, sees Brave Giant take to the stage. The new single, Dakota, follows last October’s Way To Love.

The Time I Met the Devil single from 2017 has enjoyed almost 100,000 views alone (featuring Irish actor and comedian, Joe Rooney) adding to the band’s impressive overall tally of 1,000,000 online video views. It’s the song that also resulted in a Late Late

Show invite last spring for the boys!

The Longford-based four-piece have an impressive pedigree, having sold out a number of regional headline Irish shows, and a headline show in Rockwood Music Hall, in New York, amongst others. Their love of Irish music is evident in their sound, described as a skilfully achieved blend of Rock, Folk and Alternative influences.

Waves of approval for the Riptide lads ALSO playing on Sunday, The Riptide Movement need little introduction to music fans, with the hard-working band playing The Court Yard and looking ahead to their coast-to-coast tour of Ireland.

The popular four-piece will sweep old and few fans along on some brilliant currents, while also helping to tackle some environmental issues with

the planned summer release of their next single, Plastic Oceans.

With the single recently recorded in London with producer Chris Coady (Future Islands/Slowdive), and having signed a global publishing deal with IMAGEM/CONCORD Music in 2017, The Riptide Movement have certainly started making ripples in the right circles, and should be a big hit on the night.

PERHAPS Ireland’s most famous Eurovision took place in 1994.

As well as an Irish win through Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Kids, a far more lasting legacy came through the first-ever performance of Riverdance at The Point.

At the same event, Secret Garden – Naas native Fionnuala Sherry and Norwegian writer and contestant Rolf Lovland – first met.

Following the Irish victory, the contest returned to Dublin in 1995. That particular Eurovision has long been thought a deliberate loss by the ‘home team’, due to the potential cost of hosting yet another finale.

Secret Garden’s Noct u r n e, n o n e t h e l e s s, brought a little Irish glory through winning violinist Sherry.

Some 23 years after forming, and following Sherry’s recovery from two horrendous broken arms back in 2015, the pair are still steaming on.

They’ve just released the first ever version of hit, You Raise Me Up, to feature the vocals of Johnny Logan, who

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had made the original recordings back in the 90s, only to be controversially bumped in favour of Brian Kennedy on the final version.

“It’s like a full circle being back,” Sherry says ahead of the pair’s recent The Late Late Show perfor-mance.

“I’ve actually played in a lot of Eurovisions with the orchestra, as we were having that nice run of wins at the time.

“I don’t think there’s been another song like ours since. We juxtaposed instrumentals with words.

“The vocal part was the introduction to Nocturne, and the outro.

“It was planned for the album, really.

“It was halfway produced, and then it was suggested Norway go with something very different for Eurovision. It was almost an accident.”

In the 90s, Eurovision was more suited to the Secret Garden style.

“There was an orchestra back then. Now, it’s more on the lighting and staging than the music.

Maybe we won because it was the right time for it. There was this ‘Celtic wave’, which helped.”

The result, ultimately, was a career that’s taken the pair around the world.

The new release is a best-of, in essence. “It’s a teaser while we wait for the new album, which is in production,” Sherry explains.

“There are three main things with it, really. One is to release the Johnny Logan [title] track that has never been released.

It’s a big thing to get out.

“There have been all kinds of problems behind it, but I think we have some reconciliation now.

“We’ve sort of landed that conflict, a few years ago, actually. It feels very good.

“Then we have another vocal song that we h ave n’t re a l l y d o n e before, and that’s a new thing for an album, plus lots of bits and pieces, piano solos, stuff like that.”

Lovland adds: “Really, the melody is the story.

You are the ones to add

some pictures of words to it.

“I think that’s true for all instrumental music.

We lead the listener into their own stories, and hope it opens up some pictures and some imagination in them.

“It could be uplifting, or suit you when you’re in a dark mood, or whatever.”

As for those two broken arms? “It was a very big drama at the time,” Sherry recalls. “I’m back play-ing, and nobody would hear the difference.

“I say sometimes it’s like asking a professional golfer to hit the same distance with a shorter club.

“They were very bad breaks. I feel the difference, but you wouldn’t be able to sense the damage that I’ve done to myself.”

Broken bones, living in different countries, and even Johnny Logan’s objections simply couldn’t hold this pair back.

Secret Garden’s new song collection, You Raise Me Up (which includes the first release of the title track to feature Johnny Logan’s vocals) is out now.

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COMPETITION

ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor’s reputation preceeds her as she heads for Croker AFTER starting her Reputation World Tour earlier this month in Phoenix, Arizona, Taylor Swift will be making her way to Dublin to take over Croker for two nights this June.

She’s set to perform hits from her back catalogue, like ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Shake It Off’, as well as tracks from her brand-new album ‘Reputation’, like the smash ‘Look What You Made

Taylor’s newest album, Reputation

Me Do’ which went straight to number one on the Irish charts.

The Reputation tour sees Taylor play stadiums across the world, in some countries for the first time including Ireland. A second date had to be added due to demand, showing that we’re still as Swift-obsessed of a country as ever.

Taylor released her newest album Reputation - the sixth in her impressive back catalogue - last November to rave reviews.

It marked a distinct change in direction for the songstress. Her first handful of albums saw her maintain her country-esque roots with twangy guitars a key feature in some of her most legendary tracks, like her breakthrough ‘Love Story’.

While her album ‘1989’ saw her propell onto pop charts across the globe, Reputation solidified her ven-

ture into genres previously unexplored for Taylor.

Reputation features a more R’N’B edge, with rap verses a key feature on some of the album’s heaviest hitters something previously unheard of for the former Disney princess.

Joining her on the night is British ‘Boom Clap’ songstress Charli XCX, and ‘Havana’ hitmaker and former Fifth Harmony starlet Camila Cabello, who will get the party started at Croke Park.

To celebrate Taylor’s return to Ireland next month, the lovely folks at Universal Music Ireland have given us a Taylor Swift prize pack including official Reputation merchandise, a ‘Reputation’ album magazine signed

by Taylor, a copy of the new album, and to top it all off - two standing tickets for her June 15th gig at Croke Park, all for one lucky winner!

To win tickets for Taylor’s June 15 gig at Croke Park, answer the following question: What song from Taylor Swift’s new album, Reputation, went to number-one on the Irish Charts?

Love Story Shake It Off Look What You Made Me Do

To enter, email your answer along with your name, location and contact details to competition@dublingazette.com or visit the Dublin Gazette Facebook page.

Competition terms and conditions apply, visit dublingazette.com/competitions.

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CINEMA | SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY ISN’T QUITE AS STELLAR AS PERHAPS IT SHOULD BE ...

Yesterday in the park I saw a toddler screaming “BAD DOG” at a goose & I can’t stop thinking about it.

Not the Solo hit that was hoped for THIS actually touched down at cinemas last week, but when you’ve a film as big as Solo: A Star Wars Story (Cert 12A, 135 mins), you need a little bit more room to park a decent-sized review. Et voila.

It is, of course, the latest – and slightly baffling – addition and edition in the long-running Star Wars saga, as the financiallyfriendly franchise continues to get mercilessly milked for every last drop of filthy lucre and lore.

So, another prequel, this time picking up on the eponymous, beloved, titular space rogue, because hey, who doesn’t want to see exactly how Solo got that legendary name and reputation, nabbed the Millennium Falcon, made The Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, and so on?

Well, park it there, Chewie, for an exploratory aside before returning to the film proper.

There’s no doubt that prequels can work as a very effective tool for fleshing out a cinematic universe, filling in key details and conclusively developing a story in perhaps unex-

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pected ways.

For example, I loved the dour, desperate Rogue One a few years ago, which pretty effectively fleshed out exactly how The Rebels got their hands on the plans to the Death Star, turning a rudimentary, throwaway plot device in the first film into an effective, complex prequel.

However, what worked so well in Rogue One can’t be repeated in Solo, as the former film had one key advantage that the latter, later film lacks: the unknown, and the element of uncertainty.

Yes, Solo introduces plenty of new characters and set pieces that are fresh for the franchise, alongside plenty of easter eggs and established canon to stay on track.

However, there’s an inescapable, fatal flaw at the film’s heart: all the core, key characters have to survive, and everyone else is expendable.

As such, whether caught up in troublesome train heists or super space battles, Solo (and non-solo sidekicks) have to scrape by, numbing any narrative tension.

It’s a core problem that has plagued filmmakers since year dot, forced to safely ensure that the heroes/villains will always escape their once literal cliffhangers, and it’s a problem that lingers throughout Solo, with his inevitable (albeit bungled) success assured, sucking a lot of tension from the film.

Still, there’s plenty of space for an enjoyable enough film here, with director Ron Howard doing well to patch up the troubled film shoot he inherited.

The handsomely shot and edited film feels like the more grounded Star Donald Glover clearly had a lot of fun with his role as Lando Calrissian (originally played by “Billy Dee” Williams Jr in the originals)

@fairfairisles Maybe that little kid was just winging it, Sophie Mackintosh

The young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) and Wookie pal, Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo, replacing Peter Mayhew)

Wars films we’ve seen lately, repeating a grungier take on the series that suits this down-at-heel origins story for the man eventually known as Solo.

The film pretty much ticks all the required boxes – that Kessel Run, yadda yadda – that anyone even half familiar with Harrison Ford’s iconic character will know, but it’s fun enough watching the film click its way along to tick off all the legendary lore.

Ford’s a tough, grizzled cookie to follow, but Alden Ehrenreich does his best at picking up on some of the character’s traits, while trying to present his own take.

Does he succeed? Alas, no.

He’s okay, but trying to

fill the space boots of such an established character is a thankless task that would bedevil any actor.

Alden’s aided and abetted by a competent cast here; the likes of Woody Harrelson hams it up in a role he could do in his sleep, while Donald Glover’s slightly flamboyant take on old frienemy Lando Calrissian is pretty fun.

However, barely a wet weekend after its release, there‘s already lots of studio grumbling about the film’s success – or lack of – at the box office, with a

slightly underwhelming take so far that’s come in under, say, even Rogue One’s launch, and that film wasn’t exactly beloved.

With more spin-off films on the way, perhaps there’s a dash of Star Wars fatigue setting in.

Also, Ehrenreich is fine, but he’s far from the kind of marquee name that may have sold the film and character better; and maybe the biggest problem Solo faces is that it’s a film that just didn’t need to be made, and which consequently fans weren’t clamouring for.

In taking the known, legendary aspects of Solo’s lore and then just showing them, warts and all, it’s a look behind the curtain that demystifies and humanises the legend, and turns a hero into a man.

As such, if you’ll excuse the pun, this could yet be the Solo prequel outing we see for this iconic character. (Sorry, Alden...)

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I apologize to Valerie Jarrett and to all Americans.

I am truly sorry for making a bad joke about her politics and her looks. I should have known better. Forgive me - my joke was in bad taste. @therealroseanne Roseanne – that Roseanne – tucks into a bit of humble pie after her stupid, racist tweet, which saw her rebooted show get axed

Thinking of making a bread reviewing blog called Fantastic Yeasts and Where to Find Them. @TheDonnerKebab You never know, there could be some dough to be made from that, Adam Donnelly

I just got a GDPR email from a company with every single recipient accidentally CCd in.

Great start lads. @b3nfox Tech no notice of those endless emails, Ben – we don’t (but maybe we should)

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Cecelia Ahern, Miriam Ahern and Georgina Byrne

Claudine Keane

Assets Models ahead of the fashion show which was also part of the event. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Megan Connery and Amanda Davitt

Suzanne Jackson

Joan Palmer and Roz Flanagan

Valerie Reilly

Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick

Dining out in style to help fundraise for CARI A HOST of stylish people donned their glad rags for the annual summer lunch in aid of CARI at The Shelbourne Hotel, hosted

by Miriam Ahern. CARI provides a professional child therapy and counselling service to children and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse. Marks & Spencer Ireland were on hand to support the cause, hosting a pre-lunch drinks reception along with wine to accompany a delicious four-course gourmet lunch. Alan Hughes lent his reliable skills to the task as MC, with The Runaways entertaining guests after lunch, with a fun-filled raffle adding to the upbeat mood. Guests included Miriam Ahern and Terry Mc Coy, Cecelia Ahern, Georgina Byrne, Karl Broderick, Norah Casey, Claudine Keane and Suzanne Jackson.

Terry McCoy and Miriam Ahern

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Snapshots of history W

HILE the final result of the referendum proved divisive for many, there was one overwhelming emotion on show at Dublin Castle courtyard last Saturday when the final, official tally was revealed – one of delight, and joy. Politicians from across the political divide joined An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and a host

Carol Murray, James Brown and Margaret Murray

of activists to mark the historical occasion. However, the moment belonged to the people of Ireland, with thousands of men and women gathered for the result.Here are just a small selection of images from the gathering, as history was made and the way was cleared for the 8th Amendment to be removed from the Constitution.

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latitude&longitude Halong Bay is a vision of ethereal beauty.

Inset: Bangkok and the Imperial Citadel of Hue

St John’s, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada’s Atlantic coast

A colourful Canadian coastal town overflowing with Irish influence IT’S not just European beaches that are on our doorstep - did you know that the stunning Canadian destination St John’s, is just a 4.5 hour flight away?

This colourful coastal town is nestled at the most eastern point of North America.

A culture overflowing with Irish influences and history, it’s no wonder this cousin to the east is a must-see destination for the Irish.

With its perfect blend of city and nature, St John’s offers its visitors a wide array of activities.

From hiking through Terra Nova National Park and sampling the craft beer from the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company to climbing up to enjoy the views at Signal Hill and taking a boat tour out to go whale watching, St John’s is a destination with plenty to see and do.

You can fly direct from Dublin in less than five hours, with fights from only €423pp return. So what are you waiting for?

Book your Canadian adventure today with GoHop and explore North America’s oldest city for yourself.

For more information or to book visit www.

GoHop.ie, or call the experts on 01-2412389.

Enjoy the views from Signal Hill

Kayaking at Terra Nova National Park

GO EAST | CULTURE, BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND WORLD-CLASS CUISINE

A Far East escape will leave you enchanted SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor OFFERING the perfect blend of intoxicating culture, beautiful beaches and world-class cuisine, the Far East is hard to beat.

Aside from boasting some of the world’s best scenery and heritage sites – from China’s Terracotta Army to the stunning Mount Fuji and Vietnam’s ancient ruins – it is also renowned for its amazing service and fantastic value for money.

Multi-destination holidays are popular and with such an array of locations on offer it’s easy to see why.

Vi s i to rs ca n b u i l d t h e i r bespoke holiday of a lifetime and hop from Bangkok to Cambodia – and anywhere in between – to feast their eyes on this beautiful corner of the earth.

Whether it’s a bustling city break you’re after, an idyllic beach escape or a cultural adventure, the captivating Far

East has you covered.

Experts at Hayes & Jarvis Ireland will tailor-make your trip for a magical experience. Feast your eyes on some of the tempting itineraries below: Bali has a rich variety of beaches to wow

Bangkok, Phuket and Phi Phi MultiCentre: The perfect city and beach combination in Thailand from only €2,059pp (travel

November 2018).

Price includes: Return British Airways flights, four nights in Bangkok, five nights in Phuket, and five nights in Phi Phi, transfers, taxes and charges.

A Journey Through Vietnam: Travel from north to south taking in the culture and beauty of Vi e t n a m f ro m only €2,139pp (travel August 2018).

P r i c e includes r e t u r n f lights with Emirates, 10-day tour with nine nights’ accommodation, transfers, English speaking local driver/guide, meals as per itinerary, taxes and charges.

This trip of a lifetime takes in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An

and Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore French and Chinese heritage as well as cultural treasures such as Hoi An town and the Imperial Citadel of Hue. The stunning lakes found within busy cities and powdery beaches along the coastline of this mesmerising country are truly breath-taking.

Experience the rural life of villagers among the Paddy fields and relax on an overnight boat trip in spectacular Halong Bay. Singapore and Bali Multi Centre: Cosmopolitan c ity meets romantic island escape from only €1,939pp (travel October 2018).

Price includes: Return flights with Etihad, three nights B&B in Singapore and eight nights B&B in Bali, taxes and charges.

For more information visit www.hayesandjarvis.ie or call into the office just off Grafton Street - 18-19 Duke Street, Dublin 2 - where expert staff will help you create your dream holiday.

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TRAVEL & FOOD Hong Kong chefs get an insight into top-quality Irish meats Beaumont House, Dublin – last year’s winner of the Great Carvery Pub of the Year title

Carveries readying to compete for a slice of success at top awards THE 2018 KNORR Great Carvery Competition is now open for entries, with Dubs invited to mull over the best eaterie in the city – or beyond!

Now in its ninth year, the hunt is on to find the best carvery offered by pubs and hotels on the is-land of Ireland.

Launching this year’s competition, Jim Reeves, customer director at Unilever Food Solutions, said: “The core values of the competition are about celebrating and rewarding teams who can make a great car-very and meet the standards of excellence – great quality food and service, cleanliness and value for money.”

Last year, Beaumont House (pictured), Dublin

won the Great Carvery Pub of the Year title.

Dermot Carew, Beaumont House, said: “In 2016 we won the Leinster title, but it’s even better to have won the All-Ireland one.

“As the largest carvery in the country, we pride ourselves on delivering fresh, hearty food to our customers. It’s great to be recognised for that service.”

For the hotels, the Great Carvery Hotel of the Year 2017 went to Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Enniskillen.

To enter, simply complete an online form at www.ufs.com/carvery describing why your carvery is the best. Competition entry closes on June 30.

Make time to break out these new KitKats THERE’S one thing in life that many of us find hard to share – chocolate. (Well, two things perhaps – chocolate and ‘chipper’ chips.)

There’s a brand-new chocolate product out that comes in boxes of 20 individually-wrapped bite-size treats, that would simply be too selfish to keep all to yourself.

Nestle have just announced KitKat Senses, which are available in three indulgent flavours: Double Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Hazelnut.

Each has the combination of the classic KitKat chocolate and wafer, and either a layer of indulgent praline and crunchy pieces of hazelnut, salted caramel filling infused with crunchy caramel flakes or rich chocolate ganache and crunchy cocoa nibs. You can get a box with a mix of all three, or a box of each flavour separately.

Prices start from around €5.99, and are available nationwide.

A recipe to pore over ...

AS PART of the Alpro Planquet, which took place in the city centre recently, Alpro teamed up with doctor, personal trainer and food fanatic, Hazel Wallace – AKA ‘The Food Medic’ – to create a delicious Banana and Flax Smoothie.

What’s a planquet, you may ask? It’s any meal that puts plants first; making veggies, fruit, whole grains, pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds the star of the dietary show.

Ingredients: 200ml of Alpro Oat Original 1 frozen banana (Peel the banana and chop into small pieces; place in a sandwich bag or tupperware box and pop in the freezer.)

1 tablespoon of almond butter (or peanut butter) 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed Quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract A drizzle of maple syrup Sprinkle of cinnamon

Preparation: Making the smoothie couldn’t be simpler – all you need to do is blend all of the ingredients to-gether in a blender, then sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

ALPRO has a full range of delicious recipes available over at www.alpro.com to help you put plants first at every meal, helping to create a tasty planquet any time.

ON THE final day of a recent trade mission, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, met with some of Hong Kong’s top chefs at ‘East Meats West’ – a high-end culinary event organised by Bord Bia to promote Irish and European grass-fed beef and lamb.

The initiative involved more than 40 local HK chefs who were required to design a two-course menu with European beef and lamb.

The top six entrants competed in a live cookoff to win the overall title, while all six finalists will travel to Ireland in June.

As part of the trip, the chefs will visit Irish farms, factories and processors to experience EU food safety, quality and sustainability controls first-hand.

The prestigious judging panel included Kwanghi Chan, an award-winning chef born in Hong Kong, and raised in Donegal.

Kwanghi rose to fame representing Ireland in international cooking competitions, and most recently masterminded Dublin’s fusion restaurant, Soder+Ko. Speaking in Hong Kong, Minister Creed said: “We are here to celebrate the very best of EU beef and lamb, to tell you how it is produced and why is the best in the world.

“We in Ireland are very proud of our farm produce. We are also committed members of the European Union, with all of the advantages it brings for investors and traders.”

There’s plenty to chew over in a report on Irish eating habits MORE than a third of Irish people go out for dinner at least once a week, according to new research by Musgrave MarketPlace.

Their survey into dining habits reveals that 36% of Irish people dine

out at least once a week, with dinner the most popular meal to go out for (79%), while one in four people say they go out for lunch once a week.

Unsurprisingly, weekends are the most popular time to go out for some-

thing to eat, with 44% saying they like to dine out at the weekend.

When it comes to splitting the bill, 42% take it in turns to pay with their dining companion, while 30% say they “go Dutch” and split the bill equally.

However, a pet peeve for people is apparently when dining out with a large group of people and companions only paying for what they ordered, with a third of people calling this exacting approach “irritating”.

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Massed tulips provide a blaze of colour in a teracotta pot

The spiky foliage of an evergreen grass complements the tulips in this border.

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AS I WRITE, the tulips are making a wonderful show in the garden and every time I look out the window they lift the spirits. They have to be one of my favourite flowers, both for growing and cutting and I could never have too many. Which is just as well, as in our climate they are the least reliable of spring bulbs – hence the diva reputation.

For every dozen you plant, eleven or twelve will perform beautifully the following spring, but in the year after that you would be lucky if two or three bother to show up.

This is because tulips are natives of the middle east and the bulbs are accustomed, in their native habitat, to a good baking each summer from the sun once the foliage has died down, which they rarely get in Western Europe. You might be inclined to associate them with Holland, which indeed produces vast numbers of the bulbs we plant in our gardens, but actually their natural home is further south and much, much hotter. All of which makes them rather an indulgence to the domestic gardener as the most beautiful and desirable varieties are naturally the most expen-

sive, and can’t be relied on to flower annually like most other spring bulbs.

But what a way to indulge! What other flower give such a spectacular show as spring edges towards summer – although the display might only last three to four weeks, to my mind, they are worth every cent. You’ll see them displayed in serried ranks in municipal flowerbeds and on roundabouts at this time of year, but in a garden, I think a natural approach is better. I like to scatter them amongst perennials and grasses in a more natural way – I think this displays them to best advantage and they look particularly elegant emerging from the fresh new perennial foliage.

They’re a brilliantly colourful way to bridge the gap from the end of the early spring bulbs and the first of the summer flowers. It’s lovely as well to plant them en masse in terracotta pots or glazed containers, which complement them really well. This allows you to move them out of sight when they’ve gone over, and also allows you to enjoy them if garden space is tight. Divas they may be, but they’re worth it!

FOR further information on Anne Byrne Garden Design, call 086 683 8098, or see www.annebyrnegardendesign.com

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

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KNOWN for taking the beige out of interiors, husband-and-wife team House of Hackney have teamed up with chic high street store & Other Stories to launch a unique co-lab collection.

The collection was launched with the aim of celebrating each individual star sign’s unique style – the feminine, boho collection features effortless dresses, wide trousers and a range of accessories.

The entire zodiac family is decked out in twelve different, decadent looks from & Other Stories’ latest collab, which hit stores last Thursday.

Anna Nyrén, Head of Co-labs at & Other Stories said: “House of Hackney transcends trends and plays in a quirky world of their own.

We wanted to add to the playfulness of the co-lab collection by styling the pieces to fit the personality of each zodiac sign. Horoscopes can be wildly intriguing and so much fun.”

The brand got theirs in interiors, but have since successfully expanded into fashion and lifestyle design, with an emphasis on quality, design and ‘Made in England’.

Irish-born Frieda Gormley, one half of the team behind House of Hackney, said: “We love & Other Stories’ silhouettes, print treatments and how meaningful the brand’s social messaging feels.

“The collection that we created together is a heightened version of nature. We were inspired

by British psychedelia, vibrant fabrics from our local Ridley Road Market, and the bohemian mood of the Bloomsbury Group.”

The concept of the ‘free spirit’ is noted throughout the collection, highlighted by the notion that every woman should feel free to move, play and blossom.

Prices vary from a €59 bustier and a €69 skirt to a €99 blazer and €145 dress.

House of Hackney’s co-lab collection is available at & Other Stories on Grafton Street now.

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Celebrating Ten years of tattoothemed beauty THIS month saw the launch of Kat Von D’s 10th anniversary collection, celebrating a decade of the tattoo artist being in the beauty business.

To commemorate the occasion, a series of limited edtion gold products were launched; some new, and some redesigns of cult favourites within Kat’s collection.

One of the stand-out products is the 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette. Comprised of 16 shades, each eyeshadow is named after a different one of Kat’s ‘muses’, from her mother, to her husband, to models she has worked with.

Shades in the palette include a dark duo-chrome with a teal shift, a vibrant green as well as more neutral tones.

As well as the palette, she has launched a limited edition gold packaged version of her iconic Tattoo Liner.

There’s also a limited edition Metal Crush highlighter, a gold brush, a gold-coloured ‘Everlasting’ liquid lipstick, and a gold ‘Studded Kiss’ lipstick in Santa Sangre The full collection is currently available from Debenhams, with prices ranging from €20 to €115.

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TECH TIME A digital divide – tech’s role in the May 25 referendum SHANE DILLON

sdillon@dublingazette.com

NOW that the big referendum is over, it’s possible to dig into a couple of interesting aspects to how it partially played out, with tech – and social media in particular – playing key roles and raising some serious issues.

As a disclaimer, these are anecdotal, personal, off-the-cuff observations based on what I saw, and also on how a wide variety of international media reports also reported events in Ireland.

First up, and social media proved a key influencer in getting the vote out, with young people in particular enthusiastically embracing and utilising tech to spread their message, spur on others, and create some momentum.

Frankly, the Yes side had this one in the bag – tagged with #HomeToVote (largely aligned to voting Yes), social media platforms were awash with images and posts charting emigrants’ temporary journeys home to vote in Ireland.

The No side had a similar rallying call to prompt equally passionate voters to head home, but – anecdotally – there just wasn’t the same fizz and energy in that side’s clarion call.

Clearly, lessons had been learned after a similar campaign was waged in the Marriage Equality referendum a few years ago, which also saw an affirmative #HomeToVote initiative seize young voters’ imagination, though not quite on this scale.

Whatever the next referendum will be, it’ll be interesting to see if a similar

#HomeToVote, possibly aligned with a Yes viewpoint, will make it three for three with social media ‘wins’.

Secondly, if the Yes side ‘won’ social media, the No side ‘won’ online advertising, with a significant presence of Vote No ads dominating internet sites in Ireland, and even beyond.

As someone who hates online ads of any kind – sorry, advertisers – I do my damndest to leave no digital footholds to drive or direct any kind of advertising, but everywhere I went, I was greeted by No, No, No, No, in a significant online push.

It’s absolutely vital for both (or more) ‘sides’ in any such referendum to make their voices clear, and for people to express themselves and to be able to get their message across.

However, in this case, the No side were perhaps a little too successful – we’ve all read how the tech titans ended up halting externally funded Vote No ads, prompted by concerns over external manipulation of the Irish electorate.

It’s one thing to have social media campaigns asking people to head home to vote Yes or No, but quite another for

external actors to heavily invest in trying to direct a referendum down one path.

Tech watchers, and general news sites around the world, noted the world-first move by the big tech companies as any externally sourced and funded ads were halted, with the move echoing increasing global concerns over data transparency, political interference, and tech’s role as a tool to sway politics.

As a side note, it’s also been reported how a number of international gaming sites are also investigating how graphic Vote No ads ended up linked to their sites, with advertisers sidestepping the bigger tech players’ ban to get their message delivered via such unexpected sources instead.

Ultimately, whether for Yes or No, it’s been made very clear that tech is now a voting tool to be reckoned with, with its success as a message driver being something that all sides, groups and politicians will have to become more adept at using, tuning and even exploiting in future.

It’s also been made clear that tech can be a little too successful, leaving those using it the risk of being hoist by their own petard, but as we’re still in the comparatively early years of this bold new digital and political frontier, there’s a lot still to be worked out.

At least the social media and online ads alike proved yet again one key, inarguable point: every vote counts, so whether you’re a Yes or No person on any given issue, always exercise that vote whenever you can.

When good intentions bring ‘unintended consequences’

BY NOW, the well-intentioned but somewhat annoying EU GDPR

legislation is beginning to take hold, already prompting what might be called ‘unintended consequences’.

We’ve all been under siege from GDPR-related emails from companies all over the place in the past couple of weeks, swearing that they take data protection very seriously, will never sell your data to Martians, and you can opt-in or out to stop or start getting emails and free squirrels etc.

Joking aside, it’s a serious issue – there’s a growing global unease not just at the role that almost completely unaccountable tech giants have in harvesting and exploiting user data, but also in how even generic user profiles can be targeted and exploited by foreign actors for desired political or societal outcomes.

However, it’s now being reported that EU citizens are being blocked from accessing various American newspaper sites, with warnings that under EU data protection laws they can’t see them

because, basically, of data protection concerns and related issues. Oh-oh...

It’s bad enough that the US-instigated crazy end of net neutrality looms in June (giving internet service providers the right to slow-down internet access speeds for cheapskates who won’t cough up to access ‘better’ packages), but the very real risk of other countries, or companies, deciding to block EU access to all kinds of sites over GDPR concerns is pretty alarming.

We’re already seeing some US news sites going dark, so one can only imagine that ashen-faced mandarins in Brussels are busy scurrying around trying to work out such kinks in the GDPR system, rather than risk the unintended consequence of a suddenly fracturing internet.

Keep an eye out for any more foreign sites suddenly ‘disappearing’ from your view or access – if this happens, at least now you’ll have a pretty good idea why...

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Arona adds small car charm to SEAT range Small compact crossover cars are the new market growth area and SEAT has joined this space with the new Arona model that capitalises on the technology resources of the giant Volkswagen Group. MICHAEL MORONEY took the Arona on test and came away seeking better economy from a desirable small car.

SEAT’s claim to be one of the fastest growing car brands in Ireland will be further enhanced with the addition of the new small crossover Arona model.

This car is the fourth new model from the Spanish brand that’s wholly owned by the giant Volkswagen Group.

The Arona is named after a town on the sunkissed island of Tenerife.

This car is smaller than the Ateca SUV and will be looking to build on the success which its larger sibling has had in its own class. It adds a new dimension of small car charm to the SEAT range and was recently singled out as Best Product Design 2018 by the prestigious Red Dot Award design competition.

SEAT claims the Arona is the first compact crossover in the Volkswagen Group to use the state-ofthe-art vehicle platform, MQB A0.

This is the same platform used in the new SEAT Ibiza, drawing on the technology expertise of the German car giant.

While the Arona is noticeably smaller than the Ateca, SEAT has fitted it with compact crossover with all of the driving assistance and infotainment systems you would expect, such as front assist,

adaptive cruise control, hill hold control, fatigue detection, rain and headlight sensors and multi-collision brake. But not all that specification is included in the entry models.

Also included were rear traffic alert, blind spot detection and park assistance system, which works for both parallel and angle parking.

T h e ca r wa s we l l equipped in terms of connectivity, with Apple Car Play, Android Auto and

with keyless entry and start/stop system, rear view camera, premium 8” black panel touchscreen.

Out on the road, this Volkswagen Group threecylinder engine was lively and responsive to drive. My test drives normally cover more than 700km and that includes quite a few longer motorway runs.

In the Arona, the driving experience was good, while the easily adjustable seats mirrored the com-

Seat Arona 1.0 TSI Petrol Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price Mirror Link.

I recently drove the petrol powered and turbocharged 1.0 litre TSI version that’s rated at 115bhp.

The specification was the Excellence grade so that meant I was able to sample almost all of the above features along

1.0 litre 115hp 9.3 seconds 20.4km/litre

(4.9l/100km or 56mpg)

40 litres 113g/km A4 €200 20,000km/12 months 5 star (2017) 3 years/90,000km €18,595 pact nature of the car.

This type of driving shows economy differences where the aim is to drive the car at its most economical, while not compromising on performance.

For the 1.0-litre TSI SEAT Arona, the 120km/ hr motorway speed pushed

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TECH & MOTORS

Can fashion and driving mix well?

HAVE you ever given some thought about how the clothes your wear can impact the way you drive? For most people, they get ready for the day, get into their car and drive to their destination without thinking about what they’re wearing. It’s worth taking some

The new SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that has the attractive looks of a modern small SUV with a raised platform and distinctive styling. Entry prices for the S models start from €18,595.

time to making sure you’re wearing the right gear when driving.

Choose the right shoes. Never go bare foot as you have to put pressure on the pedals which your shoes can do a lot easier. Don’t wear flip flops or open-toed

the car into a higher and less economical zone.

This meant that over a 1,100km test drive I was overall 20% less economical than the rated figure of 20.4km/litre (4.9l/100km or 56mpg).

For longer distance drivers, this proved once again why we need to re-think our views about diesel engines.

SEAT’s diesel version of the Arona is 20%, with its 1.6-litre clean turbo-diesel engine more economical, even if its €2,300 more expensive to buy.

I don’t think that it’s

time to dispense with modern clean diesel engines when we have to burn more than 25% extra petrol to complete the same journey.

The six-speed gearbox is smooth to use with a light touch feel that makes for easy driving. But the extra ratios were not enough to deliver diesel engine economy for the longer distance, commuter drivers.

For them the economy sweet spot is with the engine at 2000rpm and that will deliver a steady m o to r way s p e e d o f 100km/hr.

The Arona is well equipped on the safety front and its recent Euro NCAP five-star safety rating does confirm its credentials.

However, the slight concern is the recent recall issued by SEAT because of the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane changes with five passengers on board) and when the rear centre seat and the rear left seat are occupied at the same time, the left seat belt could be unintentionally released.

SEAT has identified a technical solution which will prevent this from happening and advised not to use the middle seat of the new Ibiza and Arona until the car has been equipped with the redesigned belt lock fixture.

The SEAT Arona has been designed to appeal to young and fun generation with lots of colour and specification choices to personalise the car. This is supported by a 3 year warranty deal that’s limited to 90,000km.

Entry prices for the SEAT Arona start at

€18,995 with 16in steel wheels and roof rails to enhance the car’s stance and appeal.

Entry level Arona S models get a good safety package.

The SEAT Arona competes is a compact crossover sector that getting packed with new models by the month.

The Arona styling package is good, the economy features of diesel power need some serious consideration because the 40 litre capacity fuel tank for the petrol model emptied far too quickly for my liking.

New Opel Corsa GSi bring a promise of driving fun

WHEN the new Opel Corsa GSi follows the Insignia GSi onto the market this summer, it will be powered by the brand’s punchy 1.4-litre turbo engine with 110 kW/150 hp and 220 Nm of torque.

This Opel hot hatchback is not only quick off the mark (zero to 100 km/h is covered in only 8.9 seconds), it also impresses with great elasticity, on its way to the maximum speed of 207 km/h, the Corsa GSi takes just 9.9 seconds to accelerate from 80 to 120 km/h in fifth gear.

When configuring the engine, which delivers a specific power output of more than 100hp/ litre, Opel engineers claimed to have specifically optimised responsiveness for great driving fun on winding country roads.

The turbo-charged engine with short-ratio, six-speed gearbox is bound to impresses with punch in second and third gears as well as a maximum torque plateau of 3,000 to 4,500 rpm tailor-made for spirited driving.

The Corsa GSi with its sport chassis known from the OPC version and the brakes with red

sandals as they can get caught between the pedals. Wearing a sturdy pair of runners or shoes is the best option when driving; you can always leave your favourite shoes in the boot of your car once you arrive at your destination.

Do you have enough leg room? Your trousers can restrict your movement. For example, skinny jeans are designed to be upright and barely bend. Go for trousers that are loose enough for your legs to move around in.

Following on from skinny jeans, before getting into your car, think about the type of clothes you’re wearing. If they’re tight fitting, then this will limit your movement in your car.

Fashion accessories such as smart watches have the ability to connect to your phone. So even if you’ve put your phone out of sight and on silent, will your watch vibrate when you receive a message or call?

Either change your settings to avoid this or put this away with your phone.

Sometimes a change of clothes may be required at your destination to make the journey more comfortable.

European Commission targets lower road accidents THE European Commission has announced details of its Third Mobility Package.

The package is wide-ranging and includes, a target to reduce deaths and serious injuries on EU roads by 50% between 2020 and 2030 and a proposal that within three years all new models introduced on the market must have 11 advanced safety features, such as advanced emergency braking, lane-keeping system, over-ridable intelligent speed assistance or driver’s distraction

callipers ensure precise athleticism, claims outstanding handling and short braking distances also when combined with the optional 18-inch light alloy wheels with high-grip 215/40 R18 tyres.

From the front, the cheeky Opel GSi fascia with large honeycomb grille and the central Opel Blitz supported by two wings, along with the exterior rear view mirror housings in carbon racing-look become visible. The large chrome-

ringed design elements that are visually connected in a horizontal line via black crosspieces running across the front, along with the black traverse cleat on the bonnet support the impression of road-clinging athlete.

The vibrant styling is also present at the rear. The prominent spoiler on the edge of the roof creates additional downforce, the sporty chrome tailpipe is framed by the vibrant design of the rear apron in body colour.

recognition.

Vehicle technology is just one piece of the complex safety puzzle, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. To make progress on the Commission’s new objective of reducing fatalities and serious injuries by half between 2020 and 2030, we need put more emphasis on an integrated road safety strategy.

This is the only way to ensure that safe vehicles are driven by safe drivers on safe roads,” according to the ACEA Secretary General, Erik Jonnaert.

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LATE LATE SHOW: SOCCER: BOHEMIANS maintained

their unbeaten record over fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers thanks to a last-gasp Rob Cornwall equaliser in this week’s League of Ireland derby battle.

Rovers captain Ronan Finn had given the visitors the lead with eight minutes remaining, a goal that looked to have earned Stephen Bradley’s side a second win in four days.

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AOK for Irish star with first world gold  sport@dublingazette.com

DONNYBROOK-based Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe won individual gold at an UIPM competition for the first time after a breakthrough performance at the Pentathlon World Cup in Sofia.

It continued a spectacular week for one of pentathlon’s most progressive nations, coming 24 hours after Natalya Coyle – a former King’s Hospital student – claimed her first individual medal with silver in the Women’s Individual Final.

For Lanigan-O’Keeffe, there was a 14 second gap between gold and silver, and the identity of the silver medallist underlined the quality of the winning performance. It was Jun Woongate of Korea, the world No.1, who secured silver 5sec ahead of Pierre Dejardin of France.

Lanigan-O’Keeffe, the 2015 European champion, said: “I was feeling

pretty beaten up after the semi-final and I was worried my legs wouldn’t hold up but I’m delighted. It’s a bit of an outer-body experience.

“To make things even better my girlfriend medalled yesterday and this is the first time we have won individual medals at the World Cup so it’s a great result all round.

“As you can see I’m pretty red in the face but thankfully my body held up today. We’ve come through some hard times and now the results are starting to show.

“I’ll dust off my legs, get into the plunge pool and get ready for tomorrow’s Mixed Relay because we mean business.”

It was another day of success for Jun, who will be the man to beat at next month’s Pentathlon World Cup Final in Kazakhstan. The world No.1 started the Laser-Run in 3rd place but had too much ground to make up on

Arthur Lanigan-O’Keeffe celebrates as he won a World Cup event for the first time last weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Lanigan-O’Keeffe.

Jun and Lanigan-O’Keeffe immediately made their intentions clear in the pool with times of 2.01.83 and 2.01.92 respectively.

In the fencing, the Irishman emerged as the main man with 23V/12D in the ranking round plus two points in the Bonus Round.

A series of high-class performances on horseback enabled a number of athletes to get back into contention but Lanigan-O’Keeffe (IRL) protected his overall lead with a clean round (297).

He went into the Laser-Run with an 11 second lead which he maintained and saw off the job on the shooting range.

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS YOUR heroes of the week this week are our magnificent U-16 team who completed their terrific league campaign with a convincing win over near neighbours Whitehall to capture the league title for the second year in a row and in doing so, did it with great style.

Very hard to pick a man of the match in such a brilliant team performance, but Padraig McMahon deserves great praise for his fielding and overall contribution to the victory. Well done to all of Lenny’s lads and take a big bow, you are our LAOCH NA SEACHTAINE! A debt of gratitude must go to Kilmacud Crokes on being the exceptional hosts they were in their All-Ireland U-8 blitz competition last weekend, in which our team enjoyed every game and even made it all the way to the finals! It’s events like these that keep the kids coming back for more, so míle buichas Kilmacud Congratulations to all the children in the local schools, especially our own members, who made the first holy communions last weekend too. We hope you enjoyed the big day and that you put all the excitement behind you now and knuckle back down to football.

Congratulations to everybody involved in the successful golf classic last Friday, especially all those that stepped up to the plate in the running and administration of the event, it is truly invaluable to the financing of our club! We will publish photos and a list of prize winners soon. Huge thanks also to those who stepped up and helped Progressive credit union with their car draw extravaganza last Friday, you know who you are!

CLONTARF FOIREANN na Seachtaine are our intermediate ladies, who defeated Cuala at home in Intermediate Championship, winning 4-11 to 1-6.

On the next pitch last Wednesday, our seniors had a win in AFL2 Over St Anne’s - with a welcome return in dearg for Jack McCaffrey.

Our Junior B men

defeated St Pat’s Donabate on Thursday, while our Junior A men defeated Naomh Maur- 1-24 to 2-7 - on Tuesday, Junior B Peil na mBan came up against a strong Blessington team from across the Wicklow border on Wednesday.

Well done to our U-15 hurlers, who won away to Castleknock on Sunday morning.

CRUMLIN FRIDAY night’s Bingo was a huge success, thanks to all those who helped put the night together. I think we now have enough funds raised to send the girls to Galway.

Junior footballers made it back-to-back wins last week to shoot them up the table.

Our annual golf fundraiser will take place June 1 at Powerscourt. Club will open its doors at 8pm on Friday night to welcome the teams back.

Registration for this

BASKETBALL: FORTY TEAMS BATTLE IT OUT AT DUBLIN MASTERS

Portland’s tribute to Dave O’Brien

Emotional victory for American team following brilliant weekend of action at four venues across the city for the annual Masters festival  DECLAN KING

sport@dublingazette.com

THE Dublin Master’s Basketball 2018 Tournament attracted its biggest field ever with 40 men’s and women’s teams from all over the world taking part in four venues in West Dublin.

Teams from the USA, Canada, Slovenia, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, England and Scotland as well as a host of teams from the four corners of Ireland strutted their stuff.

Sunday’s finals day created a cracking atmosphere for the packed arena at the re-furbished Oblate Hall in Inchicore.

The big titles went to the American debutants Portland Old School who beat BNAF in the Tom McLaughlin Over-40s men’s final while Wild Rovers made it five wins in a row with victory over Mustangs in the Joe Kavanagh women’s cup final.

The men’s Over-40s decider was a real dog fight with nothing between the sides throughout as Portland Old School just pipped Brother’s Near and Far 31-30 in a titanic battle on the buzzer.

Portland is a side put together by the former Killester player Kevin McLoughlin who left Ireland in the mid 90’s and joined the US Marines.

The Dubliner was overcome after the final when he spoke to the Dublin Gazette.

“This is an amazing tournament and a credit to the organisers and the venues,” he said.

“When I made contact initially with John Walsh almost a year ago, I never thought firstly that we would be here as a team let alone be winners of the men’s tournament.

“Dave O’Brien and I set things in motion with these wonderful guys and within a few months we

were well on our way to having the trip set up.

“Dave is one of the integral parts of our group but just a couple of months ago he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and unable to make the trip to the homeland.

“This was shattering news for Dave, his family and for us as a group and that is why we wore the ‘David O’Brien’ green warm-up tops to honour our friend.

“When we were told that each team in the final would have an MVP, the guys automatically picked Dave to honour him with us” said McLoughlin as he tried to hold back the tears.

Jerome Westbrooks BNAF or Brother’s Near and Far who included Ed Randolph, Ger Kennedy, Damion Morbley and a host of other players certainly put it up to their American opponents.

The women’s title went to Wild Rovers who beat Siobhan Kilkenny’s Mustangs 62-43 in the decider. This was Wild Rovers fifth year in a row to win the big one.

The team is a who’s who of former SuperLeague players including Caitriona White, Suzanne Maguire, Gillian Hayes, Karen Hennessy and of course the amazing Lindsay Peat who has just finished a gruelling international rugby season with Ireland.

Peat loves her basketball and represented Ireland on many

occasions; she is also a soccer and rugby international while if that isn’t enough she also won an AllIreland football title with the Dublin ladies.

After the final, Peat told the Dublin Gazette what this weekend meant to her. “It was fantastic to put on the basketball boots for the weekend and to play with these amazing girls. This is a fabulous tournament and I am so thrilled that I was able to help the girls,” said the MVP. The Over 50’s Men’s final saw a new name going on the Mick Brew Cup as newcomers DM Ballers just edged out Inchicore 40-31 in a close fought final.

Former NBA player Anthony Bonner was the star attraction with many of the fans as he lined out for Checkmate Knights.

Unfortunately the finals day crowd at the Oblate Hall didn’t get a chance to see Bonner in the flesh as his side didn’t make the finals but he did lead the Knights to a Plate victory and also picked up the MVP award in the final against St Declan’s.

Mayo ladies won the women’s plate beating Maol Oldies in the final.

After the last basket was scored and the final trophies were given out Dublin Masters John Walsh was quick to point out to the Dublin Gazette that the 2019 event is already in the planning stages.

year’s Jim Boggan Cycle is still open, so if you’re interested in signing up, contact Ruth Gavigan asap.

Lotto was not won.

Numbers drawn were 19, 21, 25 and 28. There was one Match Three winner, and next week’s winning jackpot will be €5,400. Club Shop no longer opens every Thursday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get club gear. If there is anything you need, just contact Shirley at shirleylawlor@hotmail. com, and the gear will be ready two weeks later.

The Wild Rovers, top left, Dublin Masters Mike Murray, and, right, the winning Portland Old School team. Picture: JohN Walsh

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LOI SHORTS Peamount’s player of the match Claire Walsh receives her prize from Advance Pitstop’s Eddie Ryan

Bohemians Dylan Watts tries to escape a tight spot in their league tie with Shamrock Rovers. Picture: Martin Doherty

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BOHEMIANS maintained their unbeaten record over fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers thanks to a last-gasp Rob Cornwall equaliser.

Rovers captain Ronan Finn had given the visitors the lead with eight minutes remaining, a goal that looked to have earned Stephen Bradley’s side a second win in four days.

Former Hoop Cornwall had other ideas, however, powering home a header with just over a minute remaining to send the Dalymount Park faithful into raptures.

Martin O’Neill and his backroom staff, as well as several members of the first-team squad including Seamus Coleman and James McClean, were in attendance on the day.

They had come to see two of the latest call-ups to the international side, Rovers striker Graham

Burke and Bohs keeper Shane Supple, face each other in Ireland’s feistiest derby.

All had left, however, by the time Finn broke the deadlock on the counterattack and would miss Cornwall’s dramatic leveller.

The Gypsies scored late in both the sides’ previous meetings this season, at Dalymount and at Tallaght Stadium, with Darragh Leahy netting a winner in the eighth minute of injury last time out.

The home side didn’t leave it quite so late on this occasion, but a draw was a fair result in a game of relatively few chances and little to entertain the guests, including exRovers defender Enda Stevens.

Rovers controlled possession in the first half but were unable to turn the pressure into chances, with a glancing Dave McAllister header, easily gathered by Supple, their sole effort of the opening period.

A Hoops side so dominant at home against

St Patrick’s Athletic on Tuesday were unable to apply the same pressure against their mostintense rivals.

McAllister again went close with a half-cross, half-shot that whistled over the bar with Supple looking somewhat concerned between the home side’s sticks.

Burke was doing his best to impress the watching O’Neill and had a great chance when played through by Finn, but Supple stayed on his feet and managed to bat away the striker’s shot.

Cornwall registered the home side’s first effort on goal ten minutes before the break as he let fly following a half-cleared corner, but his low shot whistled past the post.

Rovers felt they should have had a penalty after the break as Dan Carr was sent through on goal and tumbled under the challenge of Supple, but referee Rob Hennessey wasn’t buying it.

They did get their goal as the clocked ticked into the final minutes, Finn

applying the cool finish after Dylan Watts had given the ball away in midfield.

Finn had given Rovers the lead here on the opening day, while the Hoops also led in Tallaght in April, but once more they let a lead slip in circumstances depressingly familiar for Bradley’s charges.

Their lead lasted just six minutes, however, as

Keith Ward delivered an inviting free kick for Cornwall – who spent three seasons with the Hoops before being released in 2016 – powered a header home.

The result will not particularly suit either team, both of whom remain in the bottom half, Rovers missing a chance to close the gap on the European places and Bohs to move clear of relegation.

Rovers Graham Burke and Bohs Keith Ward tangle.

Picture: Martin Doherty

Shels nick late point ISIBEAL Atkinson’s late goal earned Shelbourne Ladies a point in the Dublin derby against Peamount United at Greenogue on Saturday.

Sarah McKevitt had given the home side the lead early on and, for much of the game, it appeared the Peas were on course for a third win of the season over their title rivals.

McKevitt’s shot cannoned off the crossbar and was deemed to crossed the line, while Áine O’Gorman wasted a chance to extend the lead before the break.

Shels pushed on after the break and equalised with Leanne Kiernan linked up to provide Atkinson with the simplest finish.

PAT’S UN-CORKED BY CITY ST PATRICK’S Athletic conceded three for the second time in four days as they fell to an unfortunate 3-1 defeat to Cork City on Friday night.

Conan Byrne had put the Saints in position to take at least a point when he cancelled out former Ireland Under-21 international Kieran Sadlier’s early opener.

A stunning effort from Jimmy Keohane and an evenmore remarkable third from Sadlier, struck from within his own penalty box, ensured the three points went back to Cork.

There were just 13 seconds on the clock when Sadlier strolled into the box and went to ground under the challenge of Kevin Toner, and he converted the penalty himself.

The Saints were the better side for the next hour, but Cork should have gone into the break 2-0 up as former

Shamrock Rovers man Karl Sheppard headed over with the goal gaping.

Byrne levelled just past the hour mark with a well-taken finish after Mark McNulty could only parry James Doona’s low-struck effort into the winger’s path.

And it was Doona’s low cross that teed up captain Ian Bermingham for an audacious effort that crashed back off the Cork bar.

There was controversy as a foul on Ryan Brennan wasn’t spotted and Cork took full advantage, Keohane curling an unstoppable shot into the top corner of Tyson Farago’s goal.

Sadlier made sure of the win in the fourth minute of injury time when, with Farago up for a corner, he hooked a ball from the edge of his own box that ran all the way into the Saints goal.

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ERIN’S ISLE EOIN Carney started wing-back for the Dublin minor hurlers in their excellent win against Wexford.

The team has won two out of their three Leinster Championship games so far, with Eoin playing a vital role for the side.

Well done to Shannon Russell and Lauren Quane, who are part of the Dublin teamwho have the reach the U-14 ladies All-Ireland football final. Shannon scored an impressive 3-2 in the semi-final win over Kerry.

Neil Matthews started centre-back for the U-20 Dublin team in their championship opener against Longford in Pearse Park. The annual Family Fun Day & BBQ will take place this coming Bank Holiday Monday.

All members and their families are invited, and hopefully we will get good weather for the day.

Well done to Aaron Duff and St Declan’s school on winning the U-14 schools hurling final on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-8. Aaron managed to score 1-9 of St Declan’s total.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Golf Classic Day in the Ashbourne Golf Club. Also, to anyone involved in the organising of the event, in particular Ciaran McCarney.

NA FIANNA CONGRATS to Jonny Cooper, Conor McHugh, Eoin Murchan and Dublin’s Senior footballers on Sundays’ championship quarter final win against Wicklow.

Good win also on Saturday for Dublin’s U-21 hurlers against Laois with a hat-trick of gaols from Sean Currie who along with his brother Colin and keeper Eoin Skelly made up the Na Fianna contingent. Best of luck to Shane Barrett, Donal Burke and Dublin’s Senior hurlers in next Sunday’s Championship tie against Offaly in Parnell Park.

On Thursday, 7.30pm.

Junior B hurlers play Clontarf away. Best of luck, full

fixture list on website.

Thanks to all who supported last Thursday night’s minor hurlers quiz night and also to those who took part in last Friday’s joint Golf Classic in Donabate Golf Club. Na Fianna’s Golf Society’s next outing will be on Monday, June 11 in Rathfarnham Golf Club.

Tee time 2-3.30pm, contact Ciaran Gray for timesheet 0872269133, new members always welcome.

Na Fianna’s 36th Mini Leagues start this week and run until June 17, details on website.

Our 2006 girls are looking for your support for their cake sale at next Saturday’s Nursery.

O’TOOLE’S WELL done to all our teams that played over the past week, especially both our U-14 hurling teams - who were away to tough oppostion on Saturday in the league. They put in strong performances, with the Division Three team coming out winners by five points in their game.

Dates for our summer camps: Nursery Camp, July 10-13; Cul Camp, July 16-20 and club camp, July 30-August 3. For information, call David on 086 3101034. Completed forms can be dropped to the letterbox outside the office, or book or line at http://otoolesgac. ie/coaching/camps/summer.

Our Dinner Dance is a few weeks away. Do you have your ticket? It’s Friday, June 8 in the Carnegie Hotel, Swords. Tickets €30, for a great night’s entertainment.

SOCCER: FOWLER FIRES NORTHSIDE CLUB TO FIRST TITLE FOR

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KILBARRACK United won the Polikoff Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Castleknock Celtic at Tolka Park on Sunday afternoon.

A brace from Eoin Fowler and a third from Eamonn Mulligan saw an experienced Kilbarrack outfit to their first silverware in several years.

Robbie Arnold’s found their path to trophies blocked by a once-in-ageneration Sheriff YC over the past few years, but last year made the switch from the AUL to the LSL. That dec ision has proven a good one with the club having already secured intermediate football – with just a win needed to seal the Sunday Major title – and they

exuded confidence in the final.

They came up against a promising Castleknock Celtic who did very well to make it to the final from a division below in Sunday Major 1.

Kilbarrack – who were beaten 3-1 by Sheriff the last time they contested a cup final in Tolka Park in 2012 – immediately set about their comparatively inexperienced opponents.

There were just 13 minutes played when Fowler got the first of his two goals, powering a header into the top corner from right-back Mark Nolan’s cross.

Four minutes later, Liam Brady strode forward in midfield and unleashed a piledriver from 30 yards Paddy Dunne could only parry.

Defender Shane Dunne did well to take the ball out of the path of the lurking John Meleady, but couldn’t

The Kilbarrack side that won the Polikoff Cup final.

prevent Fowler from slotting home his, and Kilbarrack’s, second.

Celtic steadied the ship in the second half but couldn’t find the final pass to break down a solid Kilbarrack outfit.

And Robbie Arnold’s side made sure of the win with four minutes remaining when substitute Eamonn Mulligan got on the scoresheet.

The experienced striker got on the end of a long

punt from keeper Dylan McNulty and cut in from the right, beating his man and stroking the ball home from the edge of the box.

“It’s great for the lads,” Arnold told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’s seven or eight years since we’ve won anything.

At a club like Kilbarrack, it’s been a bit too long to be honest.

“A couple of us have been to FAI Cup finals and played in Tolka and

the Aviva. The experience was there for the lads.

“The last time we played there we were beaten 3-1 by Sheriff so it righted a few wrongs. It’s never going to be an easy game in a cup final no matter who you’re playing.

“You can’t take any team lightly in a final.

That was the attitude we went in with. Underdogs and favourites never came into our heads.”

Lifesavers shine in Glasgow

LIFESAVERS from a Northside swimming club had a successful event at the British Open life saving competition held at Tollcross 50-metre pool in Glasgow.

A team of 30 swimmers from the St John Berchmans’ Club, covering all age groups from 12-14 years to Masters categories, took an impressive 26 medals, against a top-class field of around 200 swimmers from throughout England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands.

The performance of the weekend came from Rachel and Sophie Callendar, Eva Harrington the club’s mixed rope-throw relay team, who set and Sarah O’Flaherty in Glasgow a new record in the event. The club already held

two records in other events.

Another first place fell to the Senior Girls relay team of Eva Harrington, Sarah O’Flaherty and sisters Rachel and Sophie Callendar. In the individual events, medal winners included Patricia Kelly, Gavin Callendar, Noel Mulhair, Laura Mulhair and David Browne, with the senior boys team of Eoghan Heeney and Donncha Kelly missing the podium by the narrowest of margins.

The swimmers set a total of over 80 personal best times, with 15 swimmers securing coveted qualifying times for the forthcoming World Championships in Adelaide.

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SEVERAL YEARS

ATHLETICS: DONORE MAN HITTING FORM OUTDOORS

Travers one second off 5k European mark IFAM OORDEGEM 5,000M  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

PARA SWIMMING

NAC launches tickets for world championships

ELLEN Keane, Claire Bergin, Rory O’Connor and Nicole Turner were at the Dublin 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships ticket launch at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.

Tickets for the Dublin2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships are now on sale at www.paralympics.ie.

Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

DONORE HARRIERS’ athlete John Travers got his season off to a superb start at the IFAM Oordegem meet in Belgium over the weekend, breaking the tape in his busy 5,000 metres event in a personal best of 13.43.

The time falls just short of the qualifying standard for the European Championships – by a single second – a target for the season which Travers is remarkably laid back about achieving.

The personal best comes in the midst of an interesting time for the runner, who is currently on paternity leave after the birth of his child.

He admits his own tiredness, but nevertheless is on flying form on the track.

“I’m more happy than disappointed,” Travers said of the bittersweet combo that saw him grab a PB but fall short of the European mark.

“It was a big PB, about ten seconds, so I really can’t complain. I could have gone harder from the off, I hung back a bit as I didn’t want to get too involved.

“It was a really big field, 35 runners without a staggered start, so I started at the back and came through. I could have run a little bit quicker at the start, in hindsight, and I probably ran an extra 40 or 50 metres overtaking people, too, so I’m confident enough I can build on things and get the time later.”

Whether he does get the time or not, however, is not all that critical to Travers, who is taking a relaxed approach to the season.

“Obviously I’d love to get it,” he says, mentioning the late July cut off for qualification.

“But I’m also trying for the 1,500 metre times, so I’ll be setting the 5,000 aside until the Morton Games, I expect.

“I was thinking about traveling out to a couple more races in Belgium over the next couple of weekends, but I think I’ll take a break as the start lists aren’t looking too strong.

Donore Harriers John Travers has enjoyed an exceptional start to 2018 Picture: Eoin Noonan/ Sportsfile

“I’m really running to enjoy running now,” Travers explained of his relaxed take on it all.

“If you go chasing times too hard it just doesn’t really work a lot of the time. Instead I’m just trying to enjoy it for what it is.”

There are certain parts of the season the middle-distance athlete doesn’t particularly love.

The cross country season in particular seems to stand out – “I do it for the club, and because it does benefit you from a fitness point of view” – but, overall, Travers’ new approach has taken him to the form of his life over the 5k.

The European Championships are there in the periphery, a tempting distraction he glances through his side window.

Crumlin trio star in win over England

AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL

CRUMLIN United trio Craig Walsh, Thomas Hyland and Noel Murray all started as the Ireland Amateur side beat England C 4-2 in Whitehall on Sunday evening.

Usher Celtic’s Jordan Buckley also started as goals from Shane Stritch, Paul Murphy and a brace from Eoin Hayes saw Gerry Davis’ side to victory.

Dagenham and Redbridge defender Luke Pennell and Salford City midfielder Tom Walker scored equalisers in either half for a strong

English side.

Stritch opened the scoring in comical fashion early on, the Bluebell United striker hitting a hopeful shot with the outside of his right boot that England goalkeeper Tom McHale let slip through his legs.

England levelled six minutes before the break with Pennell’s brilliantly-taken header from Ky Marsh-Brown’s near-post cross.

Former Wexford Youths striker Paul Murphy put Ireland back in front within a minute of the resumptions as he got on the end of a quick free kick before squeezing

the ball into the corner.

England drew level once more in spectacular fashion as the former Bolton Wanderers man Walker was allowed too much space to stroll forward and pick his spot in the top corner from 25 yards.

Substitute Hayes put Ireland back in the lead, this time for good, when he slotted home following a good run and cross from Glebe North’s Adam Foley.

Hayes added his second and Ireland’s fourth with four minutes to go.

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CLUB NOTES

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RAHENY

THERE is no Ogra next Saturday, June 2 as it’s a Bank Holiday weekend. On June 9, the Ogra will move from the Astro for this week only , please keep an eye on our social media to see which pitch.

We would like to wish Ava Peake a speedy recovery.

Well done to Our Charlie Mchugh, Ruiri Kelly, Adam McAweeney and Ard Scoil Ris who are U-14 Leinster Hurling champions. Well done to our Brian Fenton, Brian Howard (Dublin Senior Footballers) v Wicklow, Raheny men scoring 1-4 between them. Well done to Liam Dunne and the Minor Hurlers on a win over Laois at the weekend.

More of our players donned the blue jersey .. Congratulations to our Colin McAweeney and Niall Cox (pictured) who were selected to play for Dublin in the interval game in Portlaoise today.

Hard luck to our Aoife Dooley and the Dublin Intermediate Camogie team who lost to Westmeath yesterday.

PARNELL’S GREAT win for senior men’s footballers away to St Mark’s in Tallaght. They led all the way and evertuaily ran out five-pont winners. Very hard luck to our junior men’s footbalers, who lost out narrowly by two points to Naomh Barrog. The jnior hurlers take on St Peregrine’s in Blakestown on Thursday night, with a 7.30pm throw-in.

Tuesday, June 5 sees our junior men’s footballers in action again when they take on St Sylvester’s in Malahide at 7.30pm.

On Wednesday June 6, our senior men’s footballers take on St Pat’s Donabate in

Chanel at 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Stephen Cluxton who led the Dubs to a win over Wicklow in the Leinster Championship on Sunday in his 92nd championship appearance.

There was no winner of last week’s Lotto, so our jackpot this week goes up to €2.600.

Tickets are available from reception or the main bar.

The clubwould ike to send its oondolences to Kieran Murphy and his family on the passing ofhis mother Margaret Murphy. Ar dheas De go raibh a anam.

SCOIL UI CONAILL HOME draws this week for the adult footballers against Fingallians and Balinteer St John’s while our second junior team were unlucky to lose out to Man O War. Summer Blitz is scheduled to take place next weekend in the club.

Friday, June 1: U-13 to 16 at 7pm and Saturday, June 2: Nursery to U-12 at 2pm.Thanks to all who supported the coffee morning in Scoil on Saturday morning in aid of Zamda. A great success on Saturday night with our ladies summer fundraiser drawing a huge crowd to the clubhouse.

Anyone interested in availing of very attractive pitch side advertisement should contact Aidan Mulvey on 085 7213789. Adult Hurling and Football teams train in Scoil Mondays and Thursdays from 6.30pm.

Ladies training is in Scoil on Mondays at 7pm. Juvenile training takes place in Scoil at 9:30am on Saturday mornings. New members welcome, as always. For any news or enquiries please contact scoil.pro.eoc@gmail. com.

WHITEHALL COLMCILLES GREAT weekend for WCC as we were well represented in Dublin minor and U-21 hurlers by Sean Foran, Darie Gray & Lee Gannon with great wins by all teams.

Next weekend sees another feast of hurling with our own PJ Troy tournament, best of luck to all teams taking part, check out website and social media for more details of match times and venues.

Mini Leagues 2018 registration now open, don’t miss out taking place in month of June. Check website for more details.

Club golf classic takes place on June 15 at Balcarraic Golf Club. Teams are available from classic committee members - Brian Cullen, Dermot O’Sullivan , Colm McAuley, Billy Walsh and Dave Curran.

Annual club membership is now overdue, all details on club website, many thanks to those who have already signed up for this year.

Bar Bingo continues every Friday night at 9.45pm in club bar, come on down and join in the fun. Snowball will be €1,000 this Friday.

No winner of this week’s lotto jackpot, next week will be €8,750.

Make sure you get your ticket in the bar or online. As always, keep an eye on club website and Facebook page for more details on all club events & fixtures. www.whitehallcolmcille.ie FACEBOOK: WhitehallColmcille Twitter: @wcolmcille

SOCCER: 25 STUDENTS HONOURED AT YEAR END

Fingal’s unique transition year group graduate  sport@dublingazette.com

THE country’s only Football and Fitness Course for Transition Year students held its graduation ceremony at the Fingal County Council Civic Offices in Blanchardstown when 25 TY students received their certificates.

This unique course in its second year the run in partnership with the FAI and Fingal County Council with support from Empower, Blanchardstown.

It provides the young students with the opportunity to meet their educational requirements while developing a whole range of football skills and also gaining a full ITEC Fitness Instructor’s qualification from Litton Lane Training.

This football-centred education initiative was run in Corduff Sports Centre over the course of the 2017-18 academic year with all students getting permission from their respective schools to attend.

Participants in the Fingal’s transition year Football and Fitness Course at their graduation ceremony last week

The Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Mary McCamley, Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Re id, Donal Conway, FAI Vice President and Republic of Ireland, Under-21 team manager Noel King, attended the event along with representatives from Empower, and elected members of Fingal County Council.

Speaking at the event, Paul Reid congratulated the 25 students who attended the course and added: “Within Fingal

THE BUSINESS AIB bank on LGFA firm success AIB’S Dublin players

celebrate after winning the LGFA Interfirms Blitz 2018 at Naomh Mearno.

This year, seven companies competed for the top prize, while nine teams signed up to take part in a recreational blitz.

Picture: seb daly/ SPORTSFILE

County Council we have a ‘can do’ attitude and this is another excellent initiative by our Sports Office.

“We are aware that young people within our community have sporting ambitions and this programme gave the students an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance their sporting skills while staying within the education system and also giving something back to their local communities through the

work experience module of the course.

“It ticks a lot of boxes for us as an organisation which is focused on the development of communities within Fingal.”

The course run in partnership with the Football Association of Ireland and supported

by Empower Blanchardstown was extermely well-attended and recorded an impresssive average attendance rate of 93% throughout the school year.

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FOOTBALL: BALLYMUN MAN SAYS O’FARRELL COUNTY HOLD THREAT

Vinnies keep perfect run going in AFL1

AIB employee James McCarthy at the announcement of the company’s extension of GAA sponsorship. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

McCarthy wary of Leinster Long’ shot LEINSTER SEMI-FINAL  sport@dublingazette.com

JAMES McCarthy expects Longford to rattle Dublin in their Leinster semifinal in a novel pairing between the reigning champions and massive underdogs.

The midlanders qualified for a first provincial semi-final since 1988 after beating Meath on Sunday and few will fancy Denis Connerton’s side on June 10 at Croke Park.

When the teams last met during the 2015 championship, a group then managed by Dublin native Jack Sheedy were beaten by Dublin by 27 points.

Longford finished third in Division 3 of the National Football league this term and might well have been promoted had they overcome Armagh.

In fact, many feel that the Leinster side should’ve won the game, and there was controversy as the Orchard County were awarded a questionable free out before Ethan Rafferty’s 68thminute winning point.

“The Leinster championship is always one of the big competitions

we go after every year,” Ballymun Kickhams man McCarthy said at the announcement of AIB’s extension of their five-year Backing Club and County initiative.

“The biggest respect you can give a team is to go out and do your best and play your best out there, and that’s what we try to do every day.

“It will be no different in two weeks’ time and you see Longford had a great win against Meath, and a great league, and should’ve gone up to Division 2.

“They had a controversial loss in one of their games and there was something about a late point in Armagh, I think. They’re a coming team and you can see there’s a buzz about them, so they will definitely give us a good rattle in a few weeks’ time.”

McCarthy has now collected five All-Ireland titles, and the 28-year-old could well add to that tally in the coming seasons.

Despite collecting so much silverware, the Dubs continue to set the tempo in Gaelic football, and McCarthy tries to explain their ravenous hunger.

“When I think back to when we first

FOOTBALL

started winning All-Irelands with Dublin (in 2011), the following year we came back and lost. Then we came back in ’13 and won, and then the next year we lost.

“We couldn’t figure out how to be more consistent, and how to go back-toback. Once you win one, you want to win two and three, and you’re really hungry and mad for it.

“It’s so enjoyable because you’re playing with guys you’re really close with, and you’re going playing these big games that are going down to the wire, and it’s very hard feeling to describe, those moments.

“It’s such a powerful feeling to play with a team that works so hard together, and it’s a great journey you’re on.

“It goes by in the blink of an eye; I’ve been playing for seven or eight years now and I just can’t believe how fast

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it’s going. So it’s about enjoying it as much as you can because it will be over soon enough.”

Last weekend, Dublin ran up a 23-point win over Wicklow in the Leinster quarter-final at O’Moore Park.

Dublin had 11 different scorers and the outcome was decided by the break, following late first half goals from Ciarán Kilkenny and Con O’Callaghan, and in the second half Dublin introduced subs with Co n o r Mc Hu g h a n d Colm Basquel both getting on the scoresheet.

Paul Flynn also got championship action under his belt after m i s s i n g t h e e n t i re league campaign following a back operation.

Dublin took a 18-point lead, 4-13 to 1-4, into the half-time interval after concluding the opening half with two late goals in front of an attendance of 11,786.

It goes by in the blink of an eye; I’ve been playing for seven or eight years now and I just can’t believe how fast it’s going.

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ST VINCENT’S cemented their place at the summit of the AFL Division One table with a hard-earned 1-14 to 1-12 triumph over St Jude’s at Tymon North.

It maintained their 100% record in the division as they struck back late to deny a Jude’s side inspired by Declan Donnelly.

While Shane Carthy and Lorcan Galvin kept the scoreboard ticking over for Vins, the accuracy of Donnelly ensured Jude’s led 0-9 to 0-6 at the midway point of a fast-paced affair.

This threw down the gauntlet to the visitors, who got the better of Jude’s at the semi-final stage of last year’s senior championship. However, with Jarlath Curley and Craig Wilson delivering strong defensive performances, they managed to get the measure of their opponents.

Thanks to an Adam Baxter goal at the end of an incisive team move, they edged in front for the very first time.

Jude’s were on course for their third win of the campaign when Donnelly dispatched a penalty to the net but, inspired by the excellent Baxter, Vins powered over the line.

A two-point salvo

by Baxter (bringing his second period tally to 1-5) was supplemented by another effort from substitute Tiernan Diamond, giving Vincent’s a decisive edge at the end of an engrossing spectacle.

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