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Horror as young girl pricked by syringe in Ballymun RACHEL D’ARCY

A YOUNG girl was pricked by a used, dumped syringe outside Ballymun Shopping Centre last week.

She was playing with a friend when the needle pricked her through her shoe, resulting in her attending Temple Street Hospital with her shocked mum.

Her concerned mum posted about the incident in a Facebook group, with other parents saying that the same thing has happened to their child due to dumped drug waste.

Cllr Paul McAuliffe has said that

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Other parents said the same thing has happened to their children drug dealing in Ballymun is on the rise, and he has called for Dublin City Council to increase the level of street cleaning in the suburb.

“We have to get real and provide a decent level of service to people in the Ballymun area. It’s just not good enough that there isn’t more regular street cleaning from Dublin City Council,” he said.

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READY FOR RAMPAGE! Kumar and Gail Kaneswaran looked ready for a giant ape, a monstrous wolf, and other big, bad beasties to run amok in the centre of Dublin – well, on the big screen at least as they attended the premiere of The Rock’s new film, Rampage, at Cineworld. Picture: Brian McEvoy

WE’RE delighted to help highlight some of the many ‘ordinary’ heroes celebrated at this year’s Rehab People of the Year Awards, who’ve all done so much for their community.

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EDUCATION: ANNOUNCEMENT SPARKS CRITICISM

News of dozens of new school plans met with ‘bitter disappointment’ THE Minister for Education has announced that more than 40 new schools will be established in the next four years, with the announcement meeting with mixed reactions.

Under the new plans, five primary schools are planned for the city – at Dublin 6, Drumcondra/ Marino, Swords and Dublin 2, with exact locations to be determined.

There will also be four secondary schools opening across the city – in Dublin 6, Dublin 2, Drumcondra and Donaghmede.

It is believed the schools will operate out of temporary premises and will need to find a suitable site for a more permanent building before going through the planning process.

Under Minister Richard Bruton’s plans, the schools will open between 2019 and 2022. There will be a separate process whereby the patrons of each schools will be decided.

Parents of pre-school children will be involved in the decision process and will be asked for their preference in who the patrons of the schools should be.

School in Bluebell has been providing an education in very poor, substandard accommodation for decades and has been long campaigning for a muchneeded improvements.

“This has not just been stressful for the excellent staff and management at the school, but also to the pupils.

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However, Senator Catherine Ardagh has criticised the announcement, saying that Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 have been excluded in a move that is “bitterly disappointing”, mentioning that two local schools in the area have campaigned for years for improvements and have been left out of future plans.

She said: “Our Lady of the Wayside National

in Basin Lane, D8 were recently provided with short-term accommodation to cope with the number of children they’ve taken in due to high demand in the area, but it’s incredibly disheartening that they will not be receiving permanent premises under this plan.

“These are just two examples of the schools in our area that are in need of

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Minister Bruton has also been criticised for the plan in terms of finance

urgent upgrade and repair.

“The suburbs of Dublin, particularly communities in the inner city, might be easy to leave behind in every other regard but school accommodation is a deficit that needs attention.”

Minister Bruton has also been criticised for the plan in terms of finance, with questions being raised about where financing for the new school builds will come from. Fianna Fail’s Thomas Byrne said he was concerned that there wasn’t money for the new builds.

However, Minister Bruton said that money has been allotted for the new schools in the National Development Plan.

There have been 340 school projects built across Ireland since 2011, including refurbishments to schools. It has also been confirmed that all pending refurbishment projects will be continued to completion.

Thousands gather for a Great Run over at the Phoenix Park  RACHEL D’ARCY MORE than 10,000 athletes, amateurs, walkers and spectators gathered in the Phoenix Park on Sunday for the 2018 Garmin Great Ireland Run. Featuring a 10K and 5K run, this year saw the 17th staging of the event take place.

In the 10K Men’s event, England’s Oliver Lockley raced to the finish line to come first with a time of 30 minutes and 18 seconds.

Lockley said: “The Great Ireland Run is a challenging course and an event I have wanted to win for some time.”

The Women’s 10K was won by Kerrywoman Shona Heaslip, who crossed the finish line with a time

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One in five of us have been burgled – survey A RECENT survey has revealed that one in five people have been burgled, or know someone who has been burgled, in the past two years.

In the survey of 400 homeowners conducted by insuremyhouse.ie, it was discovered that 21% of people know somebody who has been burgled in the past 24 months.

The results come after the Central Statistics Office revealed that there was a 3.3% increase in burglaries from 2016 to 2017.

However, Dublin seems to be bucking the trend, with a decrease of almost 8% in the number of burglaries in 2017, with 8,199 burglaries reported in 2017, compared to 8,845 in 2016.

SUSI says to apply now for your student grant SUSI, the national body for student grants, has announced that applications for the forthcoming academic year are now open.

Applications for 2018/2019 are now being accepted, with parents and students alike advised to get their applications in as early as possible.

SUSI advise that the earlier an application is made, the earlier the applicant will find out if they are eligible.

Its grants are open to returning students, as well as first-time students who will begin college in September.

The SUSI website provides an ‘eligibility reckoner’, where a prospective applicant can determine whether or not they would be eligible for funding. The deadline for new applications is July 12.

More than 20,000 students received funding through SUSI last year.

Five Guys to serve up 80 jobs at its central eaterie

Aaaaaand they’re off! Picture: Conor McCabe

of 34 minutes and 52 seconds.

Of her win, Heaslip said: “Today was a brilliant experience, crossing the finish line to the cheers and support of a home crowd was electric.

“I’m delighted that the Irish team represented our country and Irish running in the best way possible and I’m really pleased with my finish time – that was the icing on the cake!”

AMERICAN burger chain Five Guys are set to open their first city centre location, at Georges Street.

The outlet is expected to open at the former Dunnes Stores homeware store on the south side of the city, two years after opening the first Five Guys outlet at Dundrum Town Centre.

Up to 80 jobs are expected to be created when the new restaurant opens, with a recruitment day to be held at the end of April for positions at the store.

Planning permission for two restaurants where the former homeware store used to be was granted in November, with Asian restaurant Neon also expected to take residence at the site next to Five Guys.

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BALLYMUN: OUI VENTURE ‘A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE AREA’

Judge refuses to allow man to go and visit his grandmother’s grave

A MAN who robbed cash from a grocery shop asked a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court judge to temporarily release him from custody in order to visit his grandmother’s grave.

Blaine Coakley (31) of Lourdes House, Gloucester Place Upper, pleaded guilty to the robbery of cash at Gala, Holles Street, Dublin 2 on August 8, 2017.

Judge Karen O’Connor adjourned the defendant’s sentencing to May 8, pending the production of urine analysis and an updated probation report.

Luigi Rea, BL, defending, then requested that the court grant compassionate bail to Coakley, who is currently in custody.

While Mr Rea was making his application before Judge O’Connor, the defendant addressed the court directly.

“Judge, I need to see me nana’s grave, judge. I never got to say goodbye; I want to put all that behind me,” he said.

Coakley told the judge that he would be accompanied to his grandmother’s grave by his mother.

However, Judge O’Connor refused to grant the application, saying it was not something she could “entertain in the circumstances”.

She acknowledged that strenuous efforts have been made to finalise Coakley’s sentencing, which has been adjourned twice since December.

Judge O’Connor said that in order to grant compassionate bail, the State would have to be put on notice, and that had not been done.

French ‘IKEA of sports retailing’ to create 100 jobs here RACHEL D’ARCY

FRENCH sportswear chain Decathlon are set to build a new store in Ballymun, creating up to 100 jobs in the area.

After agreeing plans with Dublin City Council to purchase a €4.5m site, the French chain – often dubbed as ‘the IKEA of sports retailing’ – are set to build a new store on the site next to Ikea.

Local TD Noel Rock (FG) has said that the sports giant’s decision to build in Ballymun is a “vote of confidence” in the local economy.

Deputy Rock has also said that he has contacted Decathlon to ensure that they employ staff locally.

He said: “This is yet another vote of confi-

dence in the local economy, in local jobs and in the future of Ballymun.

“Decathlon could provide up to 100 jobs, and I have contacted them to ensure that the idea of employing locally is on their agenda from the outset.

“I would also expect Dublin City Council to set this as a criteria for the development.

“This €4.5m [development], brought about on the back of a booming economy, would allow for that; we must hold our councillors to account, ensure this finance is spent locally and ensure we aren’t let down again.

“On the w h o l e, w i t h €4.5m in local

Above: a French Decathlon outlet

investment potentially ahead, as well as the potential to create up to 100 jobs, this is a very positive development,” Deputy Rock said.

The Ballymun store is part of nine shops that Decathlon are set to open across Dublin, Cork

and Galway. They have recently set up an Irish office in Sandyford and have a dedicated online shop for Ireland.

Decathlon Ireland’s chief executive, Bastien Grandgeorge, said that the company will develop their own brand for Gaelic sports, and aims to sell

their own-brand products in their Irish stores.

He said: “We will change the market, we will show it cannot be a luxury to practice sport.”

It is expected that the Ballymun store will average between 2,000 and 5,000 square meters, and to open in 2019.

Catnapped kitten still missing as cafe issues appeals for her return QUINN KANNER

THE search is continuing for a sick kitten that was stolen from a cat cafe in Smithfield.

Lizzie is a black and white kitten that was taken from the Cat Lounge around 6:30pm on April 11.

It’s a cafe venue based on similar ventures in Japan that caters for animal lovers who enjoy cats’ company.

Patrons are normally pre-screened and have to book their time slots, although ‘walk-ins’ are also sometimes accepted.

The Cat Lounge posted

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We believe they [those who took Lizzie] got on the Enterprise train in Connolly Train Station on Facebook: “We are so concerned for Lizzie as she is too young to be separated from her siblings. She is microchipped. She also needs her medication!

“Whilst we are reviewing CCTV footage with gardai, we do hope the person who took our Lizzie understands their mistake now. You can bring her to Future Shock next door to

the lounge, anonymously and no questions asked.”

Three days after their initial post, Cat Cafe posted an update, based on who they believed had taken Lizzie: “SPOTTED! “We believe they [those who took Lizzie] got on the Enterprise train in Connolly Train Station at 7pm [on] the night!

“So they live some-

where along that line.”

Referring to who they believe took Lizzie, the Cat Lounge also posted: “We do have CCTV footage [of Lizzie’s takers] but

we honestly just want our kitten back … Please return the kitten to the lounge or to Future Shock next door, anonymously, no questions asked. Bring

Lizzie back and we will not take this further.”

The Cat Lounge have been working with Gardai to facilitate Lizzie’s safe return, with gardai

scheduled to receive CCTV footage from Irish Rail on Tuesday, April 17.

At the time of going to print, little Lizzie was still missing.

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BALLYMUN: LATEST INCIDENT FUELS EXTRA POLICING DEMAND

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Nightmare for family as DIARY little girl steps on syringe abandoned in the street

Plenty of good times in store for this weekend – with several set to fundraise and support others LAUGH ALONG AT THE LOUNGE TO HELP MICHAEL FIGHT HIS CANCER

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A SIX-year old girl was rushed to hospital last week after accidentally standing on an abandoned, used syringe as she waited for the bus.

The little girl was on her way home from school and was playing with a friend outside Ballymun Shopping Centre when she stood on the used syringe, which went through her shoe and pricked her foot.

She then was brought to Temple Street Hospital for blood tests.

Her mother, Sasha Penrose, made the post in a Ballymun Facebook group to raise attention to the syringes that are being casually dumped in the area.

A number of other posts have previously been made in the group regarding the high level of syringes that have been similarly left in Ballymun by drug users, with other

Scattered about – syringes left for anyone to find them

residents saying the same thing has happened to their children.

Catherine Leonard said that her daughter was pricked by a needle while she was out playing, after a bag of dirty needles was dumped just outside their garden.

In the comments of Penrose’s original post, Leonard said her daughter also needed to be brought to hospital, as there was

blood in the used syringe that pricked her.

There was also a picture of several used needles and abandoned drug paraphernalia posted by Mary O’Connor, who said they were abandoned in Shangan park, near a stone that is frequented by children to play on.

A number of locals commented that the level of drug use, selling and drugrelated litter is “getting

out of hand”.

Ballymun councillor Paul McAuliffe (FF) told Dublin Gazette that there has been a “significant increase” in the level of drug dealing in Ballymun in recent months.

He said: “We have the combination of two issues here – the first is a poor level of street cleaning being carried out, and secondly, a significant increase in the level of

drug dealing in the Ballymun area in recent months.

“We have to get real and provide a decent level of service to people in the Ballymun area. It’s just not good enough that there isn’t more regular street cleaning from Dublin City Council, particularly when we know that this area is being used to deal drugs.

“I can’t describe how angry people in Ballymun are about the recent upsurge in drug dealing.

“It spilled out at a recent meeting of the Ballymun safety forum, and I have written to the [Garda] chief superintendent demanding that the area is flooded with police in order to clamp down on something which will become even more serious if we don’t tackle it now.”

Dublin Gazette contacted Dublin City Council about the issues raised, but a spokesperson was unavailable for comment.

Haughey blasts lack of medical investments  RACHEL D’ARCY JUST €3 million has been spent on the development of Beaumont Hospital, despite more than €50 million being proposed.

Dublin Bay North TD, Sean Haughey (FF) said it is “hugely disappointing” that there was no progress made on projects proposed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Hospital Group in 2017, despite being outlined in its capital expenditure proposed programme.

The information was released following a Parliamentary Question proposed

by Deputy Haughey.

He said: “In its 2017 Operational Plan, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Hospital Group detailed a capital expen-

diture proposed programme with a cost of €99.3m, of which just over €50 million was proposed for Beaumont.

“The major projects listed were €23.5 million for a new emergency department and €10 million for the 20-bed Cystic Fibrosis unit.

“However, the figures provided to me indicate that there was a very low level of capital investment in developments last year.

“The fact that no money was allocated to the essential development of both the new emergency department and the new Cystic Fibrosis unit means that the critical importance of these units in Beaumont are not recognised by those in government,” said Deputy Haughey.

A NATIONAL event will be held at the Laughter Lounge on Eden Quay tonight (Thursday, April 19).

The comedy night is being held in aid of the Michael Mullan Cancer Fund. Michael, also known as Mick, is a 26-year-old who is battling cancer for the third time.

The funds raised from the comedy gig will go towards helping Mick remain in the United States to receive lifesaving treatment not currently available to him at home in Ireland.

Tickets for the event are €25, and include the gig itself as well as a free drink and a DJ playing tunes late into the night.

A NOTEWORTHY WAY TO HELP FUNDRAISE FOR PIETA HOUSE DISTRICT Magazine, a quarterly creative magazine, are holding a fundraiser for Pieta House also tonight.

The gig in Hangar will see a whole load of Dublin’s rising hip-hop and urban acts come together to raise money for the suicide prevention charity.

Acts such as FYNCH, MathMan and Bobby Basil – as well as multiple other artists – will all take to the stage, with FYNCH shaving his head live on stage in an effort to raise even more money.

District are offering tickets at two price levels for people to pay whatever they can afford to help fundraise for Pieta.

Tickets are available priced both €5 and €10, with all money from ticket sales going to Pieta House, with District aiming to raise more than €2,000 from the event. Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite.ie.

GLASS-TASTIC DESIGNS BY TOP NCAD STUDENTS NOW ON SHOW A COLLECTION of works from glass and ceramics students at NCAD are on display until April 22.

Conscious Makers: Evolution has been put together by a number of postgraduate and undergraduate students from the art college.

A number of glass and ceramics works will be on display at the free event, taking place in Gallery Zozimus, Francis Street.

ANOTHER MENTION OF YER WAN AHEAD OF HIS FRIDAY NIGHT GIG WE LISTED him here last week, but hey – who doesn’t like Gok Wan? The Wan and only fashionista will be at The George this Friday, April 20, where the celebrity stylist takes to the DJ decks for one night only.

The British star of How To Look Good Naked fame will be playing a selection of tunes alongside regular DJs Devina Devine and Mo. Gok will be on the decks from 11pm onward in the busy gay bar as part of its Glitter Bomb night.

Admission is €10 and can be paid on the door after 10pm.

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TRANSPORT: OFFICIALS INVESTIGATING EXTENDING 30KMPH LIMITS Three-mendous news as popular Docklands venue retains sponsor

Council may drive down city speeds RACHEL D’ARCY

LOWER speed limits may be rolled out across Dublin in the coming months.

Dublin City Council officials are looking into extending the city centre’s 30 kilometre an hour speed limit to suburbs surrounding the city.

The proposals come after a review of ‘special speed limit bye-laws’ was undertaken by the council earlier this year. This will signal the third time that the zone will be extended.

Under the proposal, several neighbourhoods on the north and south of the city centre will see road speeds reduced.

C a b r a , E a s t Wa l l , Glasnevin, Artane, Harold’s Cross and Ballsbridge would all be affected by the change under DCC’s proposals.

In total, 12 zones on Dublin’s southside will be impacted by the reduced limits, while the northside will see 19 local areas have their speed limits altered.

There is, however, no change being proposed

to arterial, or main, routes except for a short section of the Howth Road, from the Brookwood Avenue/Sybil Hill junction to Ennafort Road/Cill Eanna, where speeds will be reduced from 60KMPH to 50 KMPH. Green Party councillor Ciaran Cuffe welcomed the new proposals, saying he hopes that the extension of the 30KMPH limit will mean “improved safety for all road users”.

However, he says that the proposed extension to the speed limit still does not extend far enough, as he believes the council should impose the speed limit on main routes as well.

“This would improve safety on such streets where there are a large amount of deaths and injuries. I want to see An Garda Siochana put more resources towards speed limit enforcement on residential streets.

“More people are being killed in Dublin by speeding cars than by gangland crime and we should ensure that more effort is

Harold’s Cross – one of several areas where speed limits could be changed soon

made to tackle speeding,” he said.

Five more ‘periodic’ speed limits are also being proposed by the council. These limits would see the 30KMPH limit be introduced and put in operation in mornings and afternoons outside a number of schools.

The five schools that would be placed under the

periodic limits are located at Griffith Avenue, Terenure Road East, Howth Road, Clareville Road in Terenure and Seamus Ennis Road in Finglas.

The proposals will be presented to DCC’s Transportation Committee next week.

If agreed, there will then be a full council meeting held to be passed

for public consultation.

Initially introduced to the inner city in March 2017, the 30KMPH limit was extended to predominately residential areas last May. If the proposals are agreed upon by the Transport Committee, it is expected that they will come before a meeting of the full council in June.

Councillors soon to meet to vote on Magdalene Laundry site’s future RACHEL D’ARCY

THE sale of a former Magdalene Laundry site at Sean McDermott Street is set to continue, despite consultations still ongoing with survivor groups.

It is estimated that the cost of the site is €14.5m, with proceeds from the sale going toward the refurbishment of a former school building at Rutland Street.

Dublin City councillors are expected to vote on the sale of the site during a meeting in May, while survivors groups are still being consulted on what they wish to happen with the existing

The former Magdalene Laundry site at Sean McDermott Street

city centre site.

At present, Japanese hotel chain Toyoko Inn are said to be the

preferred bidders for the site. They plan to build a 350-bed hotel with an accompanying restaurant

and bar, in addition to 10 housing units, 140 studio apartments and a car park.

The existing chapel on the site is expected to be turned into a gallery or event centre.

However, a provision for a memorial on the site of the former laundry is included in the plans to sell the site.

In order to determine what type of commemoration survivors want for former sites of institutional abuse, such as the Magdalene Laundries, Dublin City Council is assisting in organising a two-day conference for survivors in June..

PHONE network Three will sponsor the 3Arena for another ten years. Three took over sponsorship of the Dockland’s arena in 2015 after merging with O2, which purchased the naming rights to the arena for €25m in 2008.

The new contract is set to last until 2028, and is worth €55m. Elaine Carey, chief commercial officer for Three, said: “[It’s] broken down into the rights package itself – having the brand over the door.

“It’s a really exciting project, bringing the first ‘smart’ music venue to Ireland.”

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GALLERIES

Claire Mullane and Claire Whelan

Aoibhin Garrihy

Another lovely Matilda! Meet Miss Mayman!

Joy Donohoe and Rebecca Storm. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Karl Broderick and Alan Hughes

Jim Sheridan

Marvellous Matilda draws fans to see the Dahl-ightful musical M

Deirdre O’Kane with her children Holly and Daniel Bradley

Aine Hanlon,Jenny Moloney and Ciara Murray

atilda The Musical drew fans of all ages to its official opening at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, where many well-known faces rubbed shoulders with ordinary Dubliners, all happy to share in the upbeat exploits of everyone’s favourite Matilda.

Celebrity-watchers spotted the likes of film director Jim Sheridan, comedian Deirdre O’Kane, Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick, Today FM’S Dave Moore and Brendan O’Connor as well as Rebecca Storm, to name but a few of the ‘slebs’ enjoying Matilda’s exploits, and celebrating author Roald Dahl’s legacy.

Matilda The Musical plays at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre until April 28. For further information about the musical see www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

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Deliveroo serve up some life-saving first aid skills A CITY-based delivery service have provided their riders with first aid training, so they can help others in the event of an emergency.

Deliveroo have trained a group of its delivery people in first aid with St John’s Ambulance so that they will be prepared to handle an emergency if they encounter it.

The training covered critical areas such as choking, fractures, heart attacks and unconsciousness.

The certificate that the rider receives upon completion of the training is valid for two years.

A spokesperson for St John’s Ambulance said: “We believe that having access to first aid in the event of an emergency will dramatically improve the outcome in terms of someone’s health and wellbeing.

“We commend Deliveroo for its move to train riders in emergency first, which will benefit the Dublin community greatly. Having so many riders in the city centre with life-saving skills could be substantive in an emergency and save a life.”

Kiely’s owners to sell up to enjoy their retirement AFTER 30 years, the owners of legendary pub Kiely’s of Donnybrook are putting the pub up for sale.

Owners Pat and Mary Crimin are set to retire, taking to Facebook to thank everyone for their support over the years.

“Yes, it’s official folks.

Pat and I have decided to retire and we are giving our four wonderful children their shot at living their own lives,” Mary wrote in a Facebook post announcing

the news.

She said it “took a lot of soul searching” for the couple to decide to retire and put the pub on the market.

Kielys became known as a rugby hotspot due to its close proximity to the nearby Donnybrook Stadium, which recently became known as Energia Park.

Mary said that they expect to be around for “several months yet”, meaning there’s still time to grab a last pint.

You’ll be blown away by a new type of cinema IRELAND’S first ever 4DX cinema screen is set to open in Dublin this month, at Cineworld on Parnell Street. The new 4DX screen includes high-tech motion seats, and also enables various weather effects such as wind, snow and lightning, and experiences such as bubbles and different scents, to be implemented during a screening, depending on the film and particular scenes.

The new screen opens on April 26 for the midnight screening of the new Avengers movie, Infinity War. Tickets for Ireland’s first 4DX experience, Avengers: Infinity War, range from €16.30 to €19.80.

SOCIETY: PARTY BACKS DECRIMINALISATION OF ‘SOFT’ DRUG

Greens have high hopes for cannabis law change  RACHEL D’ARCY THE Green Party are calling for the legalisation of cannabis, saying that current laws on the drug are “making criminals out of decent people”.

The proposals put forward by the party calls for the decriminalisation of the drug for people over the age of 18, in possession of less than five grammes of cannabis.

As well as a call for decriminalisation, they are also calling for access to cannabis-based medicines – under a supervised system – for those that require it.

The party are also calling for an allowance for people to be allowed to

grow up to two cannabis plants in their own home for personal use.

Under the proposals, they have also asked for the introduction of Dutchstyle coffee shops, where cannabis use would be permitted under certain conditions; the amount of cannabis procured would be limited to five grams per

Mixed emotions over top award for selfless work  RACHEL D’ARCY

FR PETER McVerry’s work for the homeless has been recognised as he was awarded a second People of the Year award last Sunday.

Fr McVerry (right) was given the award at the 43rd annual event, some 13 years after being recognised for his work initially.

His award was given to acknowledge his dedication to combatting homelessness in Ireland, and was presented by Aslan’s Christy Dignam.

However, Fr McVerry believes that being honoured with the award shows a lack of progress being made in regard to homelessness in Ireland.

He said: “I am honoured to accept this award, but I am also quite sad. Honoured because I accept it on behalf of countless people who are working at the coalface of home-

lessness, seeking neither recognition nor acknowledgement.

“And sad, because I accepted the same award in 2005 for our work helping people who face homelessness and here, 13 years later in 2018, I am being offered the same award, for the same reason.

“It shows the lack of progress being made on this issue as a country, and the growing demand for homelessness services.”

For more People of the Year winners, see the gallery on P22-23.

day per customer, and any cannabis-infused food or drink would be prohibited.

At the launch of the proposed policy, Green Party representative Oliver Moran said the policy is primarily focused on “harm reduction”.

He said: “Our policy comes from an aspiration for harm reduction. The

Dutch model, with regulated cultivation, is safer than what we have now.

“Many of the potential objections, such as addition, teenage access, clarity on its medical impact and so on, are not addressed at all by the current system.”

However, there were mixed views by Dublin councillors on whether or not to decriminalise the drug.

Cllr Ruairi McGinley (Ind) told Dublin Gazette: “I am not in favour of decriminalising cannabis. This is a drug that has severe mental health effects and needs to be controlled. These effects are most evident in young people.”

Cllr Michael O’Brien (SP) said he supports the Green’s policy, adding “I support decriminalisation, as the current situation is a waste of Garda resources.”

Councillor for the United Left Pat Dunne told Dublin Gazette that he believes the legalisation of cannabis would end the purchase of the drug from illegal dealers.

He said: “I support the decriminalisation of cannabis use, which would, by implication, mean that the sale of cannabis would also have to be regulated and legalised.

“By legalising cannabis it would mean that users would no longer have to buy from illegal drug dealers.”

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COURTS: COCAINE HAUL’S OWNER, ARMED ROBBER, AND A JOCKEY END UP BEFORE THE BENCH

Man who owned €24k drug haul at his home is jailed for four years

A MAN sentenced to four years in prison for possessing cocaine is a different offender to those in most of the drugs cases that come before the courts, a judge has said.

Judge Martin Nolan said Adam Barrett (24) was in a different position because he owned the €24,000 worth of cocaine discovered at his Spencer Dock apartment four years ago.

The judge told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that the vast majority of offenders in court do not own the drugs they are caught with, but are transporting or holding them in order to pay a debt.

Barrett pleaded guilty to possessing the drugs for sale or supply, along with about €3,000 in cash at his address on April 10, 2014.

Judge Nolan sentenced him to four years in prison, but warned that the headline sentence in the case was six years.

He said: “This was a serious drug-dealing operation. He owned the drugs and was going to sell them on. I’ve no doubt he made a profit and was going to make a profit.

“No doubt Barrett has plenty of intelligence and is well capable of work. If he puts his mind to it, he can reform himself.”

S e rge a n t Vi n c e n t Campbell told Eoin Lawlor BL, prosecuting, that a total of 355 grammes of cocaine was found both in

Barrett’s apartment and in communal areas of the apartment block.

The cocaine had an estimated street value of €24,853.

Gardai also found five mobile phones in Barrett’s bedroom and a further seven phones in the living room.

Me s s a ge s o n t h e phones made reference to large numbers of people, including customers and suppliers, owing sums from between €50 to €500, said Sgt Campbell.

A digital weighing scales was also discovered, along with a small amount of cannabis.

The court heard that although Barrett cooperated with gardai on his arrest, he relied on his right to silence during five interviews.

DNA samples were used to connect Barrett to the drugs found in his apartment and in the communal areas of the building.

Barrett has 65 previous convictions for minor offences, mostly for road traffic incidents but including a drugs offence.

Dominic McGinn SC, defending, said references from Barrett’s school and FAS spoke about him in “glowing terms” and that Barrett was on an enhanced regime in prison.

Judge Nolan backdated the four-year sentence to December 15 last, when Barrett was taken into custody.

‘Nervous’ man had two screwdrivers with him to help rob Blanch shop A ROBBER who held up a shop armed with two screwdrivers has been jailed for two years.

Patrick Dunne (30) of Santry Lodge, Ballymun, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to robbing Briarswood Stores, Blakestown Road in Blanchardstown, Dublin on September 29, 2017.

He has 95 previous convictions, including for theft, burglary and criminal damage.

Judge Martin Nolan imposed a two-year sentence on Dunne, saying he used screwdrivers to threaten staff and had a serious conviction record.

Garda Brendan O’Hora told Fiona McGowan BL, prosecuting, that Dunne entered the shop with a scarf around his face on

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The court heard that Dunne is “quite pleasurable” to deal with when he stays away from drugs the afternoon of the crime.

He had two screwdrivers in his hand which were each five inches long, and demanded that the cashier open the till.

Dunne went behind the counter and took several bags of coins from the till, which amounted to €195.

The cashier told gardai that Dunne had seemed nervous at the time.

Dunne was later identified by gardai from CCTV footage as well as from

fingerprints taken from the drawer of the cash register.

D e a n Kelly BL, defending, said his client was

already serving a four-and-a-half year sentence for brandishing an imitation firearm at a shop assistant in Ballymun in September

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2017 and had the “bad fortune” that two armed gardai were in the back of the shop checking CCTV footage at the time.

“This offence is not as serious at that,” he added.

Mr Kelly said that while his client accepts this is a separate and distinct offence, he asked the court not to extend Dunne’s stay in custody.

Gda O’Hora agreed with the defence that Dunne had a drug addiction which dates back to his mid teens and his history of serious convictions was driven by this.

The court heard that Dunne is “quite pleasurable” to deal with when he stays away from drugs.

Judge Nolan said that he had been asked by counsel not to impose extra custody on Dunne and he would accede to that request.

He sentenced him to two years in prison, saying: “Let’s hope he will turn the corner.”

Court hears jockey who attacked taxi man has his community service reduced as he’s too busy A TALENTED jockey who punched a taxi driver in the face and tried to gouge his eyes out has had his community service reduced because his hours of work and study are so extensive.

Christopher Timmons (29) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to the taxi driver at Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook on July 24, 2016.

At a previous hearing, a prosecuting garda said that after confusion over a taxi fare, Timmons slammed the passenger door, punched the roof of the car and kicked the side door.

When the driver got out, the defendant grabbed him from behind, punched him in the face and tried to “gouge his eyes out” with his fingers.

Brian Storan BL, defending, told the court that Timmons is so busy with work and study that a probation service report found he did not have time to complete 200

hours of community service.

“He is willing, able and anxious to carry it out, but is not in a position to do so,” Mr Storan said.

Judge Karen O’Connor reduced Timmons’ community service from 200 hours to 80, noting he had brought €3,950 to court to compensate the taxi driver he assaulted.

She said Timmons, who has one previous conviction, must give priority to his community service, and added he had behaved in a very aggressive manner.

Timmons, of The Pines, Castleknock, wrote a letter to the court saying he was horrified by his own actions, especially as both his grandfathers had worked as taxi drivers.

He said he has given up alcohol as a result of the incident.

At a hearing in February, Judge O’Connor said Timmons was more useful to society completing community service rather

Jockeys racing – one such jockey who ended up before a Dublin court pleaded guilty to assaulting a taxi driver at Donnybrook

than being jailed.

She said 200 hours was appropriate, pending the completion of a probation service report.

In a victim impact statement, the injured taxi driver said he suffered a financial loss and had since changed his job and become a bus-driver.

Judge O’Connor said testimonials on behalf of Timmons

suggested that this was “out-ofcharacter” behaviour.

She said he has completed a third-level degree, works as a jockey and is now addressing his alcohol issues.

The judge said Timmons was clearly a talented jockey with an impressive employment record, who had shown remorse and cooperated with gardai.

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FASTNews Changes now in place at Dublin Airport to help facilitate works THERE are some changes for drop-offs and collecting people at Dublin Airport.

The Departures road at Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 is now temporarily closed until the end of May between 11.30pm and 03am every Monday to Thursday night to allow for upgrade works to T1.

Between 7-11.30pm each night during the works, the T1 Departures road will be reduced to one lane.

T1 opened in 1972 and the works to the facade are part of a multi-million euro upgrade programme to the terminal that also includes a major revamp of both the Arrivals and Departures areas.

During the road closure, Dublin Airport will provide an alternative set-down area for customers departing from T1.

This will be located at the rear of the T1 multi-storey car park in lanes 2 and 4.

New signage and traffic marshals will be in place to assist customers during the works.

CULTURE: LONG-AWAITED WORKS BEGIN TO REDEVELOP DISUSED CINEMA SITE

It’s reel sad news as The Screen demolition starts RACHEL D’ARCY

THE demolition of the iconic Screen Cinema has begun, two years after its closure.

A former sister cinema to O’Connell Street’s Savoy cinema, the Townsend Street cinema closed its doors in 2016 and has remained empty since.

The Screen was considered a cultural landmark of sorts by Dublin’s film lovers, regularly screening classic movies, indie and foreign films, as well as independent Irish flicks on its three screens.

Originally opening its doors as The New Metropole, the cinema went on to become known by several different names over its 35-year lifespan, most recently as the IMC Cinema.

The closure in February 2016 was because of falling ticket sales, with audience numbers falling from 200,000 punters to 60,000 per year over the decade before the cinema’s closure.

A six-to-ten-storey mixedoffice building will be built on the site, as well as a cafe, shops and a restaurant at the ground floor level. A 500-seat venue is also proposed for the site, as well as an underground car park.

There are also plans for a landscaped roof terrace, and a ‘civic space’ to the south of the development, to include seating, a water feature, trees and 20 bicycle spaces.

Permission was granted for the massive redevelopment of the site comprising the Screen, the adjoining College House, and

Dig in, boys ... Workers start on the demolition of the Screen cinema, marking the end of an era at the site. Picture: @OverheardInDublin

The Long Stone pub last December, subject to a number of conditions.

Conditions for the development include the hiring of an archaeologist to appraise the site, and for the developer to pay

Council looking for team to help implement €13m docklands site DUBLIN City Council are looking to recruit an architectled design team for a new €13m white-water course at George’s Dock.

The council are looking for a team to design the new course, which will include canoeing and kayaking facilities, for the €2.5m contract that’s set to last for 30 months.

Planned for completion in 2020, the proposed amenity is set to include a white-water course, a flood-rescue training centre, and the possibility of a public Lido.

The project, as outlined in the job brief by the council, will also take in existing council offices in the Docklands.

The existing offices will be used for ticketing, changing rooms, a training room, and a visitor orientation area.

Public toilets, shows and a cafe will also be included in the plans.

The closing date for tenders is May 16

Choral Scholars to sing an enchanting programme of works over at St Ann’s RACHEL D’ARCY

THE Choral Scholars of UCD are set to premiere a new programme of music in St Ann’s Church tonight, April 19.

Regarded as Ireland’s leading collegiate choir, the Choral Scholars will be joined by a host of traditional and classical musicians at the historic Dawson Street church, where they will be conducted by the founding artistic director of the choir, Desmond Earley.

Speaking about the concert, Earley said: “Singing is part of who we are; it helps us to reflect on our identity, our place in the world. We are preparing for the first perfor-

mance of many new compositions written especially for the ensemble.”

The new programme will include music

by Bill Whelan commissioned for the choir and harp, based on an original text

by Frank McGuinness. The piece reflects on the Buncrana pier tragedy.

There will also be a number of other compositions and arrangements premiered at the concert, which starts at 8pm.

The Choral Scholars will also perform Mo Ghille Mear, taken from their debut album, for which the video has more than four million views on YouTube.

Tickets for the concert are available on the door, or on Eventbrite.

two separate financial contributions to the relevant planning authorities in “respect of public infrastructure” and in “respect of the Luas Docklands Line”.

The demolition of the cinema was appraised by many Twitter

users as the “end of an era”.

“I saw so many great films there, deep memories. It was more than a cinema to many of us,” said Tom Moore.

Another user, Belle, wrote: “This makes me sad, as another Dublin icon bites the dust.”

A few famous faces made appearances at the Screen over the years, from Julie Andrews and John Boorman to Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, taking part in various film festivals and exclusive screenings of movies.

Twitter users also questioned the whereabouts of ‘Mr Screen’ – the bronze statue of a cinema usher by sculptor Vincent Browne that stood outside the Screen cinema for many years.

Mr Screen now resides in the lobby of the Savoy cinema.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Cliona O’Neill and Eva Phelan

Vogue Williams. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Katie and Annemarie Judge

Letting their hair down for awards

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ussie Haircare hosted the AUSSIE BLOG AWARDS in House Dublin, celebrating the talents of Irish Bloggers. House was decked out with its own Aussie Tiki Bar and guests were treated to bespoke “Aussie Cocktails” on arrival. Vogue Williams was on the decks for the night, while bloggers such as Aoife Walsh and Bonnie Ryan were in attendance.

The overall winner of the night, Zoe Palmer who won a trip of a lifetime to the home of Aussie, Australia

Nicola Murray and Evagh Kelly

Aoife Walsh

Emma McEvoy and Aisling Chan

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President of the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club, Aiden Hickey with exhibition sponsor Mr Ian Whyte of Whyte’s Auctioneers and Eamonn O’Reilly, CEO Dublin Port. Picture: Rose Comiskey

Dublin painting and sketching show a hit

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HIS weekend the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club launched its 140th exhibition in the CHQ Building on Custom House Square. As well as work from members, the exhibition includes over 30 works from invited or “Open Submission” artists which has brought in a lot of exciting new talent to the event. The exhibition at CHQ will run until 29th April and show in all 170 works, many of which celebrate the water front location of the River Liffey.

Paul and Kate Diamond from Raheny

Joana Viganib and Michael O’Flynn

Call to donate clothes for Fashion Relief

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ORRAINE Keane and Glenda Gilson pictured at the launch of the Fashion Relief fashion fundraiser for Oxfam Ireland’s hunger crisis appeal. Lorraine and friends are calling on the Irish public to join them on Sunday, May 13 at the RDS by donating pre-loved items, volunteering to stock and staff a stall or by buying tickets. Fashion Relief is a unique opportunity to browse through the wardrobes of Ireland’s style icons, bag a bargain and raise vital funds for Oxfam Ireland’s hunger crisis appeal. For more information check out - www. fashionrelief.ie Picture: Brian McEvoy

Artist Mary Duffy with Dennis Buckley

Jessica Callanan from Baggot Framing with the painting by Rebecca Jane Dolan which she bought.

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST HANG OUTS AND HISTORICAL GEMS

THE BEST OF THE BRUNCH BUNCH

DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST CULTURAL HOTSPOTS

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HERE’S no denying that there’s a new food craze in town that’s here to stay. People meeting for brunch has become more common than a rainy day in our fair city, getting together in the late morning for a meal and a drink (or two). There’s a whole range of places across the length and breadth of the city that are jumping on the brunch train, with all kinds of delicious offers and bargains to tempt you to tuck in, but here are our top three of the best brunches in Dublin ...

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BRASSERIE SIXTY-SIX (66)

FIA CAFE

LOCATION: No 33 Harcourt St, Dublin 2 BEST FEATURE: Skyline views over the city RECOMMENDED MEAL: Pancake stack with whipped orange butter and maple syrup

LOCATION: No 66, South Great George’s Street BEST FEATURE: A range of cocktails perfect for a mid-morning buzz RECOMMENDED MEAL: Eggs and lobster

LOCATION: No 155B, Rathgar Road BEST FEATURE: Organic produce at its best RECOMMENDED MEAL: Gubeen Toastie

SOPHIE’S has quickly become a steadfast leader on the Dublin brunch scene.

With a delectable Instagram feed to make your eyes and mouth water, Sophie’s is truly a must visit.

Their bar serves a range of cocktails as colourable as the rainbow, made with premium spirts and a whole lot of love.

Homed at Harcourt Street’s Dean hotel, its views over the city centre are a sight to behold – perfect to complement a relaxing brunch on a sunny Sunday morning.

It has become a hit with those coming from abroad too, with their Yelp page filled with reviews from those who have travelled far and wide and still crown brunch at Sophie’s as one of the best.

BRASSERIE Sixty-Six is across the road from the legendary George’s Arcade, and their brunch menu is equally as iconic.

Known for their eggs and lobster as well as their range of cocktails, their brunch menu truly has something to cater to all tastes. They have everything from a halfchicken, to every egg dish under the sun, as well as American-style pancakes that’re sure to make you feel like you’re in the finest New York eatery.

A homey decor and a bustling location adds to the overall atmosphere, with colourful plates lining the walls for your eyes to adorn while you tuck into your photo-ready brunch.

SMALL in stature but mighty in taste, Rathgar’s Fia cafe is organic at its best. The southside restaurant seats 20-25 at best, but if you can get a seat, you’re in for a treat.

They try to make the most of their ingredients from Irish organic suppliers, meaning their menu is usually quite small, but everything on it is done well. Their ingredients are as fresh as possible, and anything that isn’t used is pickled or dehydrated in house for future dishes.

They’re known for their eggs and greens and the Gubeen Toastie, using all ingredients developed in-house or through local suppliers.

Their coffee is Irish-made too, with people coming to Fia especially to sample the well-known Roasted Brown coffee.

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THE GIFT OF GAZ | THANKS TO HIS PHONE, ME PAL’S AN EXPERT ON DE NEWS

Davy’s got all the answers – but are any right?

I’VE started taking vitamin tablets recently. I never used to take them but seeing as how January has been extended for three months, I felt I was lacking in a bit of the auld Vitamin D. So it was great that the sun finally popped out a bit this week and I could finally get out for a bit of a walk. I do enjoy having a bit of a stroll once the evenings start showing a bit of the grand stretch.

I’ve gotten into podcasts lately so I’ll sometimes stick me headphones in as I wander around the park – just

them normal headphones now, not them Beats by Whatshisname that cost the GDP of Mozambique.

It’s a fierce peaceful way of spending an hour or so. At the risk of going full-on hippy, it’s quite tranquil – or at least it was until I bumped into Davy. I swear the fella follows me sometimes. Everywhere I turn, he’s there.

Anyway, I hadn’t seen him for a while so we sat down on a bench for a chat, instantly transporting me from my tranquil place and back to a much stranger place all together.

Davy’s never been the podcasts to him but better of it. a l l t h a t te c h - s av v y that would perplex him “Go way out of that,” but Maureen got him a all together, so I thought he says. “I know I’m a bit s m a r t p h o n e fo r late to the party but Christmas and he’s I’m glad I’ve got the Maureen got Davy a finally figured out hang of it now. All how to use the apps smartphone for Christmas the news and eveand that. (Took four and he’s finally figured rything is here. months, but that’s out how to use the apps “ L i k e, I w a s and that. (Took four our Davy.) reading there that “It’s great,” he months, but that’s our t h ey ’re t a l k i n g says to me. “I can Davy.) about Ireland havget all the news and ing an official Indeeverything. All on pendence Day.” this little phone.”

“Are they?” I “Most of us have says. “But sure, do been doing that for we not have Padabout ten years, dy’s Day?” Davy,” I says.

“Yeah, but this I was thinking will be January 21 of mentioning – the day the first

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Dail sat back in 1919,” he says, getting all excited.

Davy loves the bit of history and harping on about the War of Independence and all the heroes and what have ye.

I’ve never been mad on wars – more of a Gandhi than a Collins man when it comes down to it – but sure, each to their own.

“I was reading about the lack of housing and lack of schools and things like that in the news,” I says to him. “Would they not be more important?”

“Of course they’re important,” he says. “But I still think these things

should be marked.”

“And who came up with this bright idea?” I asked him.

“A Senator,” he says.

“They’re going to discuss it in the Seanad!”

“The Seanad?” I says.

“Well, isn’t it just as well we voted to keep that shower a few years ago.

Who else would be looking out for these vital issues?”

Before he could pipe up, I popped the headphones back in and set off on me merry way again.

Sure, sometimes the best answers are the ones ye don’t want to hear!

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Picture: Robbie Reynolds Joanna Kelly, Simon Communities of Ireland; architect and TV presenter Dermot Bannon, and Kathryn Meghen, chief executive, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland

Help to architect a better future with the RIAI Simon Open Door MARK O’BRIEN

ONE of the country’s best-known architects, Dermot Bannon, was on hand last week to launch the RIAI Simon Open Door campaign, aimed at raising funds to help tackle the housing and homelessness crisis.

Now in its 14th year, the campaign will run from Monday, May 14 until Sunday, May 20.

As part of the annual partnership between the RIAI and the Simon Communities, members of the public are encouraged to sign up for a one-hour consultation with an RIAI-registered architect in exchange for a donation of just €90.

All funds raised go directly to the Simon Communities of Ireland.

Since the initiative began, more than €700,000 has been raised nationally.

Last year alone generated €124,000 for the charity, which provides support services to more than 11,000 people across Ireland who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

The Dublin Simon Community provides services to more than 5,100 people and families each year across Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Louth and Cavan.

They work on the streets of the capital 365 nights a year, providing a Rough Sleeper team, soup runs and a mobile health unit, as well as operating a medical treatment centre for people experiencing homelessness, which was recently granted planning permission to expand to 100 beds.

A unique counselling service (“Sure Steps”) is also provided to clients to help them rebuild their lives, with the service completely funded by volun-

tary donations – just €90 covers five counselling sessions.

Niamh Randall, national spokesperson for the Simon Communities, said: “Unfortunately, homelessness in Ireland remains a major challenge.

“As of February, figures showed that almost 10,000 men, women and children remain trapped in emergency accommodation and many thousands more are experiencing housing insecurity.

“The RIAI Simon Open Door campaign is a wonderful initiative, which raises much needed funds for the Simon Communities of Ireland and supports our work in addressing the housing and homelessness crisis all around the country. Partnerships like these make a real difference.”

Speaking at the launch, Kathryn Meghen, RIAI chief executive said: “Last year, 191 RIAI-registered architects across the country completed 1,366 one-hour consultations and we would encourage as many architects as possible to again consider giving up their time to contribute their expertise for this worthy cause this year.

“Building is complex, and a consultation with an RIAI-registered architect is a great opportunity for homeowners to explore the most economic and appropriate options to meet their needs.

“We’re urging interested members of the public to book early to avoid disappointment as the slots are expected to fill up quickly.”

Registration for the week-long event is now open and home owners are encouraged to book a slot with an RIAIregistered architect in their local area by visiting www.simonopendoor.ie.

MARK O’BRIEN

T H I S ye a r ’s a n n u a l Darkness Into Light campaign has officially been launched ahead of the upcoming walk on Saturday, May 12.

This year’s campaign, Wake Up, was launched with the release of an emotive video aimed at raising awareness of how we treat one another, and how this could be a matter of life or death.

The video also aims to

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Pieta House’s chief executive, Brian Higgins, has thanked participants of the annual Darkness Into Light walk for the support they provide so that the charity can continue to provide their services free of charge destigmatise suicide and self-harm within Ireland with the help of a handful of famous faces.

Mental health advocate and academic Sinead Burke, musician and

mental health activist Niall Breslin, sports broadcaster Evanne Ni Chuilinn, Fair City actor Eric Lalor, GAA AllIreland winner Nicole Owens and the designer

of the 2018 Darkness Into Light t-shirt, Step h e n Co n s i d i n e, a l l take part in the video campaign, which was launched by Electric Ireland and Pieta House.

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WAYS TO HELP OTHERS, AND TO HELP YOURSELF, TOO

PEOPLE

PUBLIC URGED TO SIGN UP NOW FOR ANNUAL PIETA HOUSE WALK

Will you help to turn Darkness Into Light?

A host of well-known faces from across society are taking part in this year’s Darkness Into Light, and are calling on you to take part in either the main walk at the Phoenix Park, or in a similar event in your area

Niall Breslin, one of Ireland’s foremost mental health advocates, has said that it’s important that the issue of suicide is highlighted.

The musician said: “It’s never been more important to highlight the issue of suicide in Ireland and the message of kindness is especially important.”

Demand for the services that Pieta House provide has been steadily increasing, with the

chief executive of the charity Brian Higgins, thanking participants of the annual walk for the support they provide so that the charity can continue to provide their services free of charge.

He said: “Thanks to the generosity of all our participants and supporters, all of our services remain free, but the demand for them is ever-increasing.

“We all need to wake up to the stigmas that

lead people to the point of self-harm or suicidal crisis and subsequently to the doors of Pieta House to seek help.”

Now in their sixth year of partnership, Electric Ireland have said they are determined to continue supporting the communities they operate in through the Darkness Into Light initiative.

Niall Dineen, head of Commerc ial, Electric Ireland, said: “This pro-

gramme fits with our values as an organisation and our determination to continue to support the communities in which we live and operate in.

“Sadly, suicide continues to be an issue for so many families in Ireland and we know the work that Pieta House do continues to be of vital importance in helping to create a brighter future for people in their hour of need”.

Last year, more than 180,000 people took part in Darkness into Light, which is steadily becoming a national – and indeed global – movement.

Registration for this year’s event must be completed by May 4, with organisers expecting spaces to fill up quickly.

For further information about the walk and events, see www. darknessintolight.ie.

Glasnevin view is a towering success story THE O’Connell Tower at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum was officially reopened last week, concluding a remarkable restoration process of one of the city’s most striking views.

Visitors to Glasnevin Cemetery can now climb the newly installed staircase within the tower and enjoy a truly unique and spectacular view of Dublin not seen since 1971.

The reopening of the O’Connell Tower was marked by the laying of a time capsule at the base of the tower by students from the local O’Connell School in Glasnevin.

Speeches were also given by Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe, and the chairman of Glasnevin Trust, John Green.

The O’Connell Tower was closed in 1971 when a large bomb exploded at its base, which shot up through the tower, destroying its staircase and blowing out its windows.

In partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW), Glasnevin Trust began work in 2016 to reinstate the staircase and restore the tower.

The newly installed 198-step staircase in the O’Connell Tower comprises a wrought iron spiral staircase followed by hand carved wooden steps.

The top of the O’Connell Tower provides a 360-degree panorama affording breath-taking views to the north, south, east and west across all of Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and the Irish Sea. Admission is by ticket only, with a range of admission prices available.

BELOW: Jeffrey Mark Donaldson, MP; Commissioner of the OPW, John McMahon; chairman of Glasnevin Trust, John Green, and Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.

Pictures: Julien Behal.

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SINGER/SONGWRITER John Duhan will play at Blanchardstown’s Draiocht Studio on April 27.

Known as the writer of Christy Moore’s hit, The Voyage, he will perform a selection of his greatest hits on the night from a career spanning more than 40 years.

Duhan began his career with Beat group Granny’s Intentions in the 1960s, before they disbanded when Duhan was 21.

He then went on to write folk songs and prose, receiving critical acclaim for these across the board for his work.

Tickets for the show are available now and can be booked through Draiocht’s website, priced €18.

Junk is in, darlings, in this fashionable final THE grand final of this year’s Junk Kouture competition takes place on April 19 in the 3Arena.

Known as Ireland’s leading fashion competition for secondary schools, a collection of some of the nation’s most talented fashionistas of the future will take their designs to the 3Arena stage.

Students will be wear-

ing their own creations, made from recyclable materials, in a catwalk show to showcase their looks.

Now in its eighth year, thousands of students across the country enter Junk Kouture. 2018 saw a record number of applications, with 1,533 entries whittled down to 86 for the grand final.

Tesco’s Great Irish Bake set to help raise dough for sick kids TESCO stores across Dublin will host their annual Great Irish Bake this Friday, April 20 to help raise funds for Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

Now in its fourth year, the Great Irish Bake aims to raise €100,000 for Temple Street to buy much needed medical equipment for the hospital.

More than €3m has been raised for Temple Street by the supermarket, to date, with Tesco recently announcing

that they are to extend their charity partnership with the children’s hospital.

This year, the money raised through the initiative will go towards purchasing speech and language equipment for Temple Street, used in the treatment of children with a cleft palette.

Tesco staff prepare the baked goods for the day, allowing customers to enjoy a treat while in-store activities aim to entertain as well.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

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COOPER – OUR DOG OF THE WEEK STILL GOING DAFFY FOR...

THEIR time is rapidly running out, but daffodils are still proving popular with photographers – and with our readers, such as this shot by Joseph Smyth, who framed these blooms in the city centre. If you have great, high-res shots of the city that you’d love to share with fellow readers, email them to news@ dublingazette.com.

Dip into the delights of Grease on the big screen FOR one night only, classic musical, Grease, is set to return to the big screen, ready to wow old and new fans in style.

Cinema chain Odeon will be screening the 1970’s hit on April 19 across all their locations. Revisit the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies and their story of love, lust and anguish during their time at Rydell High – just in time for the Summer of love!

Although set at the tail end of the 1950s in the heart of Americana, Grease’s infectious, toe-tapping tunes have a timeless appeal that have made Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta’s unlikely romance a hit down the decades.

The screening is to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie. Odeon’s Dublin locations include Stillorgan, Coolock, Charlestown, Blanchardstown and Point Square.

Tickets for the special screening are available to prebook online, with prices ranging from €9.75 to €12.50.

DUBLIN Gazette has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Cooper is a stunninglooking two-year-old English Cocker Spaniel who cannot wait to find his perfect home.

His favourite activity is to go on a long walk to new places, where he can explore interesting smells.

Cooper is a big foodie which is great news as this makes him a dream dog to train because he is always ready to work for food.

He has brains to burn and already knows a few commands, like Sit, Stay, Fetch and Find.

Cooper gets anxious around dogs and he wants to be the centre of attention, so for this reason he would be the happiest dog in the world if he is the only

king of the castle.

At the moment we feel that a singleperson home will be best to give Cooper the 1:1 attention he truly deserves to fulfil his real potential.

Cooper is an energetic boy with brains and beauty to boot, and he will thrive in a home with lots of activities to keep his brain busy.

If you have room in your heart for Cooper, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust.

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PICKWEEK OF THE

APRIL 21 (SATURDAY)

Bryan Ferry @ Olympia Theatre, €71.50 THERE’S a Ferry good gig ahead (sorry) for those catching the now classic crooner who’s still one of the most identifiable faces of the ertswhile glam art rock wave. To call the former Roxy Music frontman’s solo career prolific would be an understatement, with a massive bank of songs to draw upon for his show.

APRIL 19 (THURSDAY) Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats @ Olympia Theatre, €30 All The Luck In The World @ Workman’s Club, €13 Ciaran Lavery @ Whelan’s Haiku @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

APRIL 20 (FRIDAY) Lisa O’Neill with Pat McCabe @ Abbey Theatre, €30 The Low Anthem @ The Grand Social, €23 Mary Black sings Jimmy MacCarthy @ Vicar Street, €35 Courtney Marie Andrews @ Whelan’s, €19 Wiki @ The Workman’s Club, €17.50 Aine Cahill @ Smock Alley Theatre, €22 Overhead, The Albatross @ The Bowery, €15 Unquestionably one of Ireland’s most enthralling live rock acts, this devastatingly loud and textured instrumental act will blow you away.

Melts @ Deborah @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 David Bowie Weekender featuring Rebel Rebel @ The Purty Kitchen, €15

APRIL 21 (SATURDAY) David Bowie Weekender featuring Rebel Rebel @ The Purty Kitchen, €15 Nada Surf @ Whelan’s, €21 John Sheahan and Colm Mac Com Iomaire @ Abbey Theatre Mary Black sings Jimmy MacCarthy @ Vicar Street, €35 Peter Mulvey @ The Workman’s Club, €14 Pillow Queens @ The Workman’s Club, €15 Mabel @ The Academy, €14

APRIL 22 (SUNDAY) Mercury Rev @ Whelan’s, €35 Unquestionably one of the best atmospheric, cult soft-rock bands of the last twenty years, Mercury Rev only occasionally stuck their head above the parapet, but they have countless great tunes.

APRIL 23 (MONDAY) Nashville in Concert @ 3Arena

APRIL 24 (TUESDAY) Eden @ Olympia Theatre, €20 Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7

APRIL 25 (WEDNESDAY) Awolnation @ The Academy, €28 The Vamps @ 3Arena Moor Mother + Joni + Sunken Foal @ Whelan’s, €15

Mastering the harp was a Canny move From seven-time All Ireland champion in harp and banjo as a kid, to working with some household names under the encouraging, watchful eye of a personal champion from The Police, Lisa Canny’s road to the musical big time is starting to look like it’s tilted downhill ...

GROWING up in rural County Mayo, Lisa Canny wasn’t from a particularly musical family, but she fell in love with music, fast.

Practising intensely on harp and banjo as a child, she rose to the level of  JAMES HENDICOTT All Ireland Champion in both instruments, not once, or twice – but an incredible seven times.

Now, she’s looking to establish herself in a wholly different world.

“The All Irelands were very competitive – up to 50 people from each county, and you had to finish first or second in your county to make the All Ireland. I was very competitive,” Canny jokes. “It’s a huge deal to get out of your county.

“I remember the first time I won. Driving home, they had the banners out for miles driving up to the house, like a football final! I had a big homecoming. It kept me going through those years when being a redhead playing harp and banjo wasn’t so cool.”

Later, having decided she wanted to do a phd in music at UCC, Canny asked legendary music professor Mel Mercier (now at UL) to be her supervisor.

“He said he thought I should be on the stage,” she recalls. “He said he’d take me on ‘this day next year’, if I showed him for one year that I’d just done performance, because he thought that’s where I should be. I left with my tail between my legs, but thank God he did that. On the next tour, everything changed.”

Canny was touring with a band called Celtic Crossroads when she was approached by a man in the audience. “Forget this band,” he said, “You need to be a solo artist, baby.” That man was Miles Copeland, of Sting-fronted band, The Police. At the time, Canny had never written a song, and had focused heavily on Irish traditional ballads.

It’s taken several years to reach her current status, which has seen Canny work with the likes of The Kaiser Chiefs and Akon as a songwriter, but also to get herself in a place to release her own work.

Despite her success – her online following, for example, has gone up by 400% in the past year – the new single, Freedom, and forthcoming EP are Canny’s first formal releases.

“I was living two lives in Ireland,” she remembers. “I was doing the trad thing, but also trying to establish this original work. It was hard to manage both of them, so I decided to start being who I needed to be; to make it work in London. From the get go, I was the hip-hop harpist over there.”

Today, you’ll find Canny writing her own stuff, but also grabbing an online reputation in covering the likes of Metallica (her version of Nothing Else Happens alone has a million views online since January), Beyonce and Christy Moore.

She’s also releasing a song every week this year; a memorable blend of originals and covers. “It’s been a very purposeful plan to get a following up. I’ve been able to do two Irish tours now without releasing anything,” she tells us.

“It’s been incredible. I’m very excited to finally get something out there. It’s time. It’s become my life.”

Lisa Canny follows the release of debut single Freedom (left) with an Irish tour, including a show at the Chalk Venue in Swords of May 31.

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ENTERTAINMENT Record Store Day fun AUSSIE QUARTET BACK AFTER BREAK over at Tower Records  RACHEL D’ARCY AS A staple in any music fanatics calendar, this year’s Record Store Day will take place this Saturday, with Tower Records hosting a number of events to celebrate the event.

They’ll be throwing open their doors at 8am sharp on Saturday for a long day of musical celebration.

There’ll be DJ sets in store from 12pm from a whole heap of acts including The Hot Sprockets, The Fontaines DC and Today FM’s Claire Beck, with more to be announced.

Radio Nova will also stop by to broadcast live from the Dawson Street outlet.

Anyone who makes a purchase on April 21 will be entered into a draw to win a huge selection of goodies – from tickets to the Gorillaz or Beck, tickets to The National, a Record Store Day turntable or tickets to Forbidden Fruit.

Keeping music fanatics full on the day will be Wowburger, whose Wicklow Street branch have teamed up with the record store stalwart to provide a deal for hungry music fans.

If you show your April 21 Tower receipt in store, you’ll get a burger and a pint for €10.

Dun Laoghaire’s famous Teddy’s Ice Cream will also be parked up outside Tower Records, bringing a little sunshine to the city as they serve free 99s to customers bearing a Tower receipt.

Tower are also currently hosting a vinyl sale filled with albums new and old with bargains galore, encouraging people to begin or update their collections with hundreds of titles available.

Be quick, though, as the sale ends this Sunday!

Youngblood: A grown-up sound for 5SOS guys

 RACHEL D’ARCY AFTER taking some time off to focus on their new album, 5 Seconds of Summer are back with a bang.

The Aussie boys are revving up to release their third album, Youngblood, on June 22, after taking a career break to truly define and reimagine their sound.

Once hailed as the “biggest new rock act” in the world by legendary magazine Rolling Stone, 5 Seconds of Summer’s (5SOS) previous two albums – Sounds Good Feels Good, and their titular titled effort – have seen them score numerous number ones across

“

The 5SOS emerging now are totally different to the boys who used to record YouTube covers in their bedrooms the globe, shifting more than 1.5 million albums globally.

Yo u n g b l o o d m a r ks a more mature sound for the quartet, driving away from their poppypunk roots and towards a more indie, older sound, growing up alongside the fans that first drove them to number one four years ago.

“Growing up is what we had to do on Youngblood,” says vocalist/guitarist Luke Hemmings.

5SOS started when the band – comprising Hemmings, drummer Ashton Irwin, guitarist Michael Clifford and bassist Calum Hood – were all barely out of school, aged from 14 to 16 years old.

Now, all aged in their early 20s, the 5SOS emerging now are totally different to the boys who used to record YouTube covers of popular rock/ emo tracks in their bedrooms.

“Seven years as a band

may seem like a long time, but we were teenagers when we started.

“We had to look at each other and say, ‘Are we going to stop now, or do this forever? Because if we continue, we have to go farther than we ever have before’,” Hemmings said.

To celebrate the new r e l e a s e, H e m m i n g s and the rest of 5SOS embarked on their smallest tour in years, playing some of the more intimate venues Europe had to offer before heading on to the US leg of the promo tour.

Venues averaged a capacity of 1,000 compared to the arenas they usually grace, and fans

who were lucky enough to snatch tickets to the gigs were treated to a selection of startling new tracks including title track Youngblood, released as the second single from the record last week.

Re p o r t s f r o m t h e shows were glowing, showing that even with a change in sound, the band are still as loved by fans as ever.

Youngblood is a departure from the AmericanApparel-clad She Looks So Perfect sound of years gone by, and a departure from the 5SOS we once knew; now destined for bigger, bolder horizons with legions of fans by their side.

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THE ROCK’S LATEST WILL AMUSE CINEMA | RAMPAGE MAY NOT SMASH MANY RECORDS, BUT IT’S ENTERTAINING

Monkeying about proves plenty of fun A MERCILESS beast goes on the loose in the city, leaving a trail of violence and devastation behind him as the authorities try to grab him before there’s any more carnage – But enough about Bruce Willis’ latest film – the disastrous remake of the Charles Bronson (ahem) classic, Death Wish, which is currently stinking up cinema screens – here’s Rampage (Cert 12A, 107 mins) instead.

People of a certain age may recall an old 1986 game which saw players guide a monster around a single-screen cityscape, smashing buildings until they collapsed, chomping tasty humans, and trying

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to leave King Kong-lossal damage in their wake.

Well, it’s taken some 30-something years, but we’re finally treated to much the same thing with a film loosely – very loosely – based on the game, with The Rock weighing in to keep the gloriously dumb action rolling along.

Dumb isn’t the word – this one is strictly a nobrainer, following the stress and tension of last week’s film, A Quiet Place.

Wildlife expert and anti-

poacher The Rock is called into action when pathogens from space infect a number of beasts, including his gorilla pal, causing extreme growth and termperament changes.

It’s not long before the big, bad beasties are – all together now – rampaging, with The Rock doing his all to help stop them before Chicago is destroyed.

It’s a classic high-concept film, which could easily be summed up as ‘Man tries to stop monsters destroying the city’.

There’s not much more to it than that, despite the best efforts of the plot to unnecessarily make things a little more complex.

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A QUIET PLACE

Full of sssh-penseful high-stakes tension and stress EMILY Blunt takes another confident step into sci-fi territory with A Quiet Place (Cert 15A, 90 mins), which briskly tells of a family’s desperate struggle to survive in a world that’s been decimated by strange monsters. With the slightest noise drawing the monsters’ attention towards any nearby noisy, delicious humans, the film creates an unusual amount of stress, and while it’s far from silent it forces the audience itself to form a quiet place to best appreciate the tightrope tension.

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As you find letters, enter them in the key and into the grid.

Cross off the letters in the A to Z list.

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PACKED to the brim with gaming and pop culture references, director Stephen Spielberg’s latest, Ready Player One (Cert 12A, 140 mins) goes out on a limb to bring us a near future world that’s virtually brilliant (if you’re a gamer), but may be a bit baffling for many others. A youth races to find a secret that’s hidden somewhere in the all-pervasive virtual reality that many people escape from slums and dreary reality into – but in doing so he draws actual, real-world danger ever closer ...

PACIFIC RIM UPRISING

Not quite the monster of a sequel fans had hoped for IT’S hard to make a mess of a film about giant robots (more or less) fighting giant Kaiju (monsters) in dense urban cityscapes, but there’s just something a little derivative about Pacific Rim Uprising (Cert 12A, 111 mins). Leading the troops is John Boyega, who turns in a nicely charismatic performance, but as sequels go it’s missing a little of the sly wit of its impressive predecessor. Still, at least the visuals are great, and it’s not as offensively dumb as the terrible T**********s films.

Whoa, whoa! The Rock swears that his ape pal – and the trouble it gets into – will get an awful lot bigger in Rampage (and he’s proven right on both counts)

similar films pouring into cinemas in recent years, and Rampage doesn’t add anything particularly new to the genre.

Still, The Rock is as char-

ismatic as ever, the effects are decent, and the support – including Jeffrey Dean Morgan, all but channelling his Negan character from The Walking Dead

– is on top form.

Maybe you won’t go ape for this, but at least it’s not as monstrously bad as Death Wish. Sorry, Bruce.

Verdict: 7/10

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GALLERIES

Joy Neville, who received a Sports Person of the Year Award. Robbie Reynolds

Celebrating some extraordinary people H

ISTORIAN Catherine Corless, the Irish Coast Guard, crew of Rescue 116, rugby referee Joy Neville and campaigner Vera Twomey were among those honoured at the Rehab People of the Year Awards. The star-studded black-tie ceremony, which was hosted by Grainne Seoige and Aidan Power, saw ten winners recognised for their heroic deeds and remarkable achievements.

Harry Flynn and his sister Molly Flynn who received the Young Person of the Year Award

Ifrah Ahmed, International Person of the Year Award

Colette Byrne received a Everyday Hero Award

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Martina Jennings with Sile Seoige and Suzanne Walsh

Brian Farrell and Aoibheann McCaul

Vera Twomey, received a People of the Year Award

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Maia Dunphy with Anna Geary and Ksenia Zsikhotska

Dianna Bunici

James Gannon receiving the Cyril Donnellan

Catherine Corless

Community Group of the Year Award

Fr Peter McVerry

Clementine MacNice and James Patrice

Joy Neville and Simona Coppola

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Northern wonders ACROSS THE BORDER | HEAD ‘UP’ TO DISCOVER A WIDE RANGE OF DIVERSE ATTRACTIONS

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor THERE’S a quiet revolution happening across the border as more and more tourists discover the hidden gems of Northern Ireland.

Fermanagh is the latest addition to the ‘must see’ list for holidaymakers – though with 195,000 visitors to Belleek Pottery alone last year, it’s no big surprise.

Tourist attractions such as the Marble Arch Caves and Enniskillen Castle are also a big hit with sightseers, along with the Cuilcagh Boardwalk, also known as the Stairway to Heaven.

Part of the trip through the underwater caves has to be made by boat – kids will love it! Florence Court is well worth a visit, particularly if the weather is good which is ideal for exploring its charming gardens.

Cuilcagh is regarded as one of the most beautiful walking trails in the world and this weekend (Sunday, April 22) there’s a guided walk of the hikers’ trail – a not-to-bemissed event for those who love the outdoors.

The SHARE discovery village is hosting an afternoon tea and cruise event on April 28, allowing visitors to experience the stunning scenery at Lough Erne while indulging in a glass of bubbly and a selection of delicacies.

The fully guided tour of Upper Lough Erne is hands-down the most relaxing way to experience the beauty of the lake.

Are you a Maguire, or do you know a Maguire?

If so, then sign up for the

Maguire History Weekend at Enniskillen Castle from May 11-13.

This annual weekend presents an exciting and varied programme exploring the history and heritage of the Fermanagh namesake.

The Lough Erne heritage exhibition runs until June 24 at Enniskillen Castle (inset, left) and showc a s e s some of the work of Lough Erne Heritage which ensures that its unique artefacts, history, traditions and records are preserved and celebrated.

Then there’s the worldfamous Belleek Pottery, not to mention water sports aplenty and a host of great pubs and restaurants. If you can fit it in, Lusty Begs on Boa Island is a lovely spot for lunch

or dinner.

Tanya Cathcart, who welcomes visitors at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism, says: “It’s bursting at the seams with exciting things to see and do, which make it the perfect place for a long weekend or short break.

“We may not always get the weather we would like, but we certainly make up for it in terms of interesting things to experience, including a wide range of historical tourist attractions, water sports and outdoor activities.”

If retail therapy is your thing then Enniskillen is your best bet – why not purchase an Enniskillen gift card in advance to set your budget and make things that bit easier?

For details on accommodation offers, visitor attractions and how to purchase a gift card see www.fermanaghlakelands.com/hello.

From the top: Crom Estate, the Cuilcagh Boardwalk, Belleek Pottery, Florence Court, and Castle Coole

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FOOD & TRAVEL Jayna McCloskey and Max Barrett help Dr Marian Faughnan, chief specialist in nutrition, safefood launch the new five-year campaign.

Picture: Jason Clarke

A call to join a day of action to tackle the rising use of plastics IF YOU’RE concerned about the increasingly high levels of plastic on supermarket shelves, environmentalists want you to join a ‘Shop and Drop’ day of action on Saturday, April 21.

Oison Coghlan, director of Friends of the Earth, said: “People are just sick of plastic, and sick of having more and more of it dumped on us by retailers who make us responsible for trying to recycle it.

“Far too much of our fruit and vegetables are packed and wrapped in plastic, for example.

“There are lots of things shops can do to reduce plastic packaging and we’re hoping people will use this day of action on April 21 to show supermarkets that we want them to act.”

The ‘Shop and Drop’ encourages consumers to leave extraneous plastic packaging at the point of retail, and to question what retailers are doing to reduce their use of plastics.

A plastic bottle: Marion Something that’s just a moment in Briggs, the your hand – but volunteer national which could coordinator potentially of the day of float about as action, added: rubbish for “Shows such decades (or as Blue Planet even longer) II and the in the sea news that there’ll be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050 have highlighted the adverse impact plastic has on our natural environment and wildlife.”

Iceland goes cold on using palm oil in its own-label foodstuffs ICELAND has announced that it will stop using palm oil as an ingredient in all its own-label food by the end of 2018.

Growing demand for palm oil for use in food products, cosmetics and biodiesel is devastating tropical rainforests across South East Asia.

In Indonesia and Malaysia, where expanding palm oil and wood pulp plantations are the biggest driver of deforestation, many species are being threatened with extinction, including orangutans, which are already critically endangered.

Palm oil is currently found in 50% of all supermarket products, from bread to biscuits and breakfast cereal to soap – despite this, 35% of consumers are unaware of what palm oil is, or its usage.

Once informed about palm oil and its devastating impact on the environment, most people say that they do not believe palm oil should be used in food products.

Iceland’s reduction project is already well under way, with palm oil successfully removed from 50% of its own-label range.

NEW CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING IN FAMILIES

Go coconuts for the freshest food WITH the run in to the summer (and hopefully being able to get out and about more), safefood, the HSE and Healthy Ireland are encouraging parents to reduce the amount of treat foods given to children.

Research reveals almost one fifth (19%) of the average weekly family food shop is spent on highlyprocessed ‘treat’ foods such as crisps, chocolates and sweets. This compares

with only 10% spent on fruit and 7% on vegetables.

The research found that on average, families with children spent €1,037 last year on treat foods.

In comparison, the spend on fruit was €521 and €346 on vegetables.

The research was carried out to coincide with the latest phase of START, a five-year public health awareness campaign from safefood, the HSE and

Healthy Ireland.

The campaign is encouraging families to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle for their children by supporting them to start with one daily win and to persist with the changes, no matter how difficult they become.

Sarah O’Brien, HSE national lead on the START campaign, said: “We all love to treat our children or grandchildren,

and many of us do it with these types of snacks and sugary foods, knowing in our hearts that it would be better not to.

“Our research with parents shows that almost half (49%) give treat foods at weekends, and of these more than one in four (27%) use them as a reward during the week.

“But on a very positive note, it also shows that almost half of us parents

have tried to change our children’s eating habits, and better again, 88% of us have persisted with that change.

“So, when it comes to treat foods, together we can make that change and ensure our families lead healthier lives.”

To find out more about the START campaign and ways to make a healthy, positive start see www. makeastart.ie.

Howth launch for Lambay Irish Whiskey HOWTH was the setting for the launch of the Lambay Irish Whiskey Company last week.

Brand manager Sabine Sheehan said: “We are a small, craft, independent Irish whiskey with a unique taste and are focused on sharing our Lambay Whiskey with

the community of whiskey lovers around Ireland.”

A maritime theme started the evening with a short boat excursion towards Lambay Island courtesy of Dublin Bay Cruises followed by fine food, whiskey cocktails and live music afterwards in

Howth Yacht Club.

Guests enjoyed delicious Lambay Whiskey cocktails such as the recently recommended cocktail of the month from Chilled Magazine, The Selkie.

Music was provided by Skerries duo, The Finns, who performed

their exclusive track, Lambay.

Lambay Whiskey is available to buy in key Dublin off-licences, whiskey bars and locations, including L Mulligan Grocers, Celtic Whiskey Shop, Peter’s Pub, the Ragtrader, Sheehans, The Bank, and The Temple Bar.

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of a lovely barbeque with family and friends becomes more plausible. Aldi have us covered, too - they’re delivering all the goods we need for a fashionable yet functional Summer soiree.

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Setting boundaries  Anne Byrne

Garden Design WHATEVER size your garden is, there will be some sort of boundary separating it from the world outside and the boundary has an important role to play in a number of ways. In towns and cities we need to enclose our own space and create a private area outside our homes for our own personal use, and in more rural areas with larger gardens the boundaries may be further away from the house itself, but still have an important role to play in the design of the garden.

A secure boundary is usually the first consideration, to keep small children and pets safely inside the garden, and unwelcome intruders out – these may be of the two legged or four legged kind, and any country dweller who’s had an unscheduled visit from an escaped herd of livestock will know just how much damage they can do in a very short time.

The choice of boundary also plays an important role in the garden design. In a town garden where space is limited, a poorly planned boundary can make you feel hemmed in and often isn’t adequate to ensure a comfortable feeling of privacy. Clever design can make a world of difference here. The use of climbing plants can

help to soften the starkness of walls, while introducing changes of level, for instance in the form of raised beds, reduces the stark contrast between a small, flat space and a high boundary wall. Adding height to the internal layout also helps encourage the eye to linger on interesting features within the garden itself rather than the four walls enclosing it.

In larger gardens, particularly in less built up areas, the boundary can play a role in helping the garden to blend in with the surrounding area, especially if there are views of countryside beyond. Sometimes the challenge here is to provide a sense of enclosure and indeed shelter when needed, without completely screening attractive views that you want to hang on to. It’s a lot to think about!

When I’m called in to design garden plans, clients often assume that planting climbers is a good way to disguise an unattractive boundary. It can work, but you have to be careful, as you could end up drawing attention to the very feature you’re anxious to conceal.

Climbing plants have hugely varying rates of growth, with some taking years to make any visual impact, while others can run riot and create another problem for you to solve.

Some climbers will need support

such as timber trellis or garden wire secured to the boundary, while others will attach themselves to walls or fences by means of aerial roots, which are very difficult to remove if you want to clean or re-paint the wall.

You also need to consider whether you want an evergreen or deciduous climber, and whether you want to go for attractive foliage or whether flowers are more important. Finally, the maintenance needs of climbers vary widely, with some needing hardly any, others needing just an annual trim, and some, such as wisteria and climbing roses, look stunning but you need to know how to look after them.

Here are a few suggestions for different situations to get you thinking: • Hydrangea petiolaris – this selfclinging, deciduous climber will tolerate shade so its white blooms can brighten up a north or east facing wall.

• Akebia quinata – also known as chocolate vine, attractive deciduous leaves and unusual purple – pink pendant flowers in spring.

• Lonicera japonica “Halliana” – this Japanese honeysuckle is semi - evergreen, meaning it will keep its leaves in a mild winter, and although its flowers are less showy than deciduous varieties, they have a lovely fragrance.

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

Gym Plus Coffee takes to the Dublin Mountains

FOLLOWING the success of its Classic range, Irish active wear brand Gym+Coffee has launched two brand new colours in its best-selling hoody.

The new Forest Green and Midnight Navy Taking to the Dublin mountains to shoot this campaign, Gym+Coffee founder Niall Horgan said, “We chose the Ticknock Forest for this photoshoot because it is such a unique location and mirrors the colours of the hoodies in the natural surroundings.

At G+C, we believe a healthy balance in life is essential. Gym plus coffee, exercise plus socialising - is key.

Another balance to strike is urban and rural and finding the right balance between city life and the outdoors can help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Ticknock is just 15 minutes outside Dublin city and the perfect escape from hectic urban life.”

The hoodies, which have become a favourite in fitness circles with fans including Bodycoach Joe Wicks, Brian O’Driscoll and The Happy Pear Twins, as well as Roz Purcell and Nicky Byrne. These colours are available in both women’s and men’s styles and are priced at €60.00. The hoodies are available online from www. gympluscoffee.com.

BEAUTY FROM THE BURREN THE BURREN PERFUMERY, located in the heart of the Burren in Co. Clare, expertly makes small batch perfumes and certified organic cosmetics inspired by the iconic limestone landscape of the Burren and its unique flora. The Burren Perfumery also has a range of certified organic herbal balms, which offer an abundance of soothing properties. These natural herbal balms are blended from the highest quality organic plant oils.

The Burren Perfumery’s herbal balms are soil association certified 100% organic, made only from natural plants and oils, and available in a range of different skin conditions/dry and damaged skin issues. The collection includes a variety of therapeutic properties; Arnica (soothes muscular pains and general aches), Borage (cools and soothes skin suffering from dermatitis and eczema), Calendula (relieves minor burns, sunburn, eczema and chapped skin), Comfrey (wellknown traditionally used herb with antibacterial qualities for humans and animals alike, reduces swelling, heals bruises, insect bites, stings and minor wounds).

Soothing and effective with no synthetics or hidden ingredients, the herbal balms can be used on all parts of the body, including the face. The Burren Perfumery’s herbal balms are both calming and restorative. They are suitable for even the most sensitive skin types. The full range of The Burren Perfumery products are available at The Burren Perfumery, online at www.burrenperfumery.com, and in Avoca stores nationwide. The herbal balms are available for RRP €18.

The Burren Perfumery’s organic Comfrey Herbal Balm

HOME & STYLE

BeautyBITS

NCAD student, Ciara Masterson

River Island award their 2018 bursary RIVER ISLAND have awarded their 2018 bursary to NCAD student, Ciara Masterson. Ciara, from Dublin, was selected

by NCAD’s current design controller Lucy Moller to win the €3,500 bursary. As well as this, Ciara’s functional yet fashion forward collection for Spring/Summer 2018 has secured her a three-month internship with River Island at the studio in London.

The bursary is highly sought after, with previous winners having seen their designs sold in River Island stores across the globe. This is the fifteenth year of the bursary, which offers final year NCAD students the chance to win the coveted internship at their head studio. Many of the winners of the bursary go on to become full time members of the River Island design team, including current design controller Lucy Moller, who won the 2006 bursary.

Moller said: “River Island’s NCAD bursary launched my fashion career 12 years ago. Our industry thrives on fresh ideas, and it’s fantastic to give NCAD graduates the chance to work as an extension of our design team.”

Ciara’s winning collection is a combination of fashion and function, featuring pieces that can be easily adapted for different purposes. An example is an oversized check coat and dress that can be adapted by using the built in drawstring belts to change them into a more structured silhouette.

The palette of her collection is fresh and Spring-like, utilising tonal neutrals alongside rouching for more texture and definition in Ciara’s designs.

Angela O’Kelly, head of design for body and environment at NCAD, said the support of River Island is central within the college’s fashion division.

“The ongoing support of River Island is central to supporting activity within our Fashion division at N.C.A.D. Each year the River Island project advances skill set in the students, developing knowledge and expertise in key areas of innovative high street fashion design.

The bursary and placement in River Island’s design studios in London offer invaluable experience for our graduates, and a superb launch pad into the fashion industry.”

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TECH TIME We all have a role to play in monitoring contentious social media advertising

SHANE DILLON

I USUALLY have plenty of space to go through the best games winners at the just-held Bafta gaming awards – alas, not this year and week.

So, head over to the official site (www. bafta.org/games) for the full breakdown of some of the biggest and best games, technical

achievements, and industry highlights from the past year given top awards by the Baftas.

Now firmly established as one of the world’s gold standards in gaming excellence, this year the Baftas selected What Remains of Edith Finch (above) as the best game, adding yet another win to the excellent, narrative-driven tale of a quirkily doomed family line.

Some sillier moments amidst Facebook focus WITH another week of revelations about Facebook again casting a cold light on the tech titan’s workings and data protection issues, there were at least some amusing moments from the mild toasting that Mark Zuckerberg experienced from ageing senators as he appeared before them to answer questions recently.

Who wouldn’t feel sorry for Mark when he visibly paused

after being asked, with a straight face, how Facebook makes money if it’s free? “With advertising.”

It’s hard to say who was more confused – the senator asking such an obvious question, or Mark being momentarily blindsided by it .

A special nod must also be given to the person who attended the hearing... dressed as a Russian troll (right)!

Shining a social media light on a royal drama SPEAKING of YouTube (see column, right), its role in the drama of a r u n away UAE princess was highlighted again this week with the reappearance of a sensational social media story from last month.

Princess Sheikha Latifa (32), a daughter of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, had posted a self-filmed video (inset) to the social media platform announcing that she intended to flee the kingdom to pursue her own life and freedom.

Perhaps publicly posting your intentions to flee somewhere isn’t the greatest idea – it’s just been reported that Princess Latifa has been ‘brought back’, with a lengthy Time

Magazine article online reporting that Princess Latifa had been grabbed ‘kicking and screaming’ by commandos who intercepted the boat she was on in the Arabian Sea, as well as reporting much more besides on the story.

Social media’s role in this very public incident provides a dark flip side to sunny Dubai’s international image as a luxury stopover destination for tourists, despite ongoing issues over worker and human rights criticisms which, it seems, most tourists don’t consider much.

Social media watchers and human rights observers, however, will continue to be on the lookout for Princess Latifa, who remains currently missing and silent...

FOLLOWING on from my article last week about the potentially offensive use of people with Down syndrome in the upcoming ‘Repeal’ referendum – even though several leading Down syndrome advocates have explicitly requested that nobody on either side of the debate does so – I’ve been given a little more insight into this issue from YouTube.

A helpful, senior YT figure confirmed to me that “ads go through a combination of human and algorithmic review – and we have teams all over the world on this team including Ireland”.

More explicitly, they also added: “We have a set of policies which determine which ads can and cannot run on our platform.

“We review these policies regularly and make changes to keep them current and effective.

“We are aware of the upcoming [Repeal] referendum and are working hard to ensure that no bad actors use our platform to show offensive, inappropriate or harmful ads.”

They also pointed out that YouTube users can report any ads that they find to be offensive.

It’s a standard enough answer, but given the volume of content added to YouTube every minute – and to any and all other leading social media platforms – it’s understandable that content can’t be more tightly policed.

Regardless of your views in the upcoming referendum, here’s hoping that users do avail of such platforms’ feedback tools and forms to report any offensive or inappropriate ads, including those using people with Down syndrome as blunt instruments to hammer home any particular viewpoint.

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Allspace stretches Tiguan to seven seats Volkswagen has added extra space to its popular Tiguan SUV in the form of the recently introduced Tiguan Allspace which Michael Moroney took for a recent test drive. This new more spacious Tiguan has a lot to offer, for not a lot more than the compact 5 seat version.

WHEN VOLKSWAGEN upgraded the Tiguan back in 2016 it was inevitable that they would soon offer a seven-seat version of the popular SUV. And so it has come to pass, over a year later the seven-seat Tiguan is now available with more space and flexibility in the new car offer.

In modern urban motoring SUV’s have replaced people carriers in terms of choice and they need to have the larger family capacity to fit that bill.

There are now a growing number of seven-seat SUV options on the market, where the priority is space, flexibility in terms of seating and comfort.

This new Tiguan is called the Tiguan Allspace and it comes with a wheelbase that’s 109 mm longer than the regular Tiguan.

The extension means that a third row of seats can be easily accommodated.

This third row of seats can be folded flat, too, opening up a larger luggage area when needed.

The third row of seats can be folded and brought back up for seating very easily and effortlessly. You get an extra 125 litres of

boot space when you fold the third row of seats flat, to make the Tiguan Allspace and impressive load carrier, when needed. And there is a space saver spare wheel included under the floor, by some impressive

still my preference over any petrol versions, especially with a full load on board and over longer runs. The Highline specification version that I drove was fitted with Volkswagen’s DSG automatic

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TD Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy

2.0 litre 150hp 9.8 seconds 20km/litre

Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Towing rating Warranty Entry Price

58 litres 129g/km B1 €270 20,000km/12 months 5 star (2016) 2000kgs 3 years (100,000km) €37,120

engineering design.

In most other respects this Tiguan Allspace is comparable to the slightly smaller five-seat version.

Adding that extra row of seats gives the car much more flexibility without any significant changes in terms of performance for the Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine.

This 150bhp engine is

(4.9l/100km or 58mpg)

gearbox and that added significantly to the driving comfort. The car was an all-wheel-drive version using Volkswagen’s 4Motion technology and while still feeling wintery, it was not necessary to put that extra drive system to the ultimate test.

For many family SUV buyers the Tiguan Allspace choice offers more

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TECH & MOTORS

The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace comes with impressive large and flexible space that’s easy to use

Ford has a new version of the Focus on the way

A new era for Ford as it unveils new Focus FORD claims that its new Focus has been designed from a clean sheet of paper, and that it ushers in a new era for technology, comfort, space and driving experience for mid-size car customers. The new Focus design for expanded line-up includes first Focus Active crossover and upscale Focus Vignale.

Ford claims that the new Focus will offer the most sophisticated range of Ford driver assistance technologies ever offered to Ford customers. They claim that this new technology is seamlessly integrated to enable an intuitive, stress-reducing and refined driving experience.

The advanced technologies include, Adaptive Cruise

in terms of space for not a lot extra in terms of cost. The entry model differences in price are just over €1,600 before extras and that’s not a lot when you’re getting an extra row of seats and a lot more storage space if needed, when they are folded.

There are no obvious fuel economy or performance downsides when opting for the 7 seat version. While the performance might be marginal-

ly lower, for most drivers, it will not be noticeable, meaning that running costs will be virtually equivalent.

What you’ll also like is the solid feel for which Volkswagen is renowned and you’ll feel good driving this latest Tiguan. The inside is equally modern with new generation digital instruments that are clear to view and easy to use.

The steering wheel is very tactile and lovely to

Mercedes challenge Tesla with electric S class

Keeping distractions inside your car to a minimum

MERCEDES-BENZ is developing a battery-powered S Class car to challenge Tesla’s Model S in the market for luxury high-end electric cars. The all-electric S Class will be part of Mercedes Benz’s plans to introduce 10 all-electric vehicles by 2022.

The new car will be supported by some plug-in hybrid models offering which Mercedes Benz claim will offer a totally different battery range than today, while conventional vehicles will feature so-called mild hybrids with 48-volt technology in a shift away from pure combustion power. With the new cars Mercedes Benz will meet China’s planned electric-car quota.

use, not too big either with full controls included. The seat position was good but it took a little time to get to my comfort zone. There is good rear legroom and the high positions for all seats are appreciated with good headroom. Individual rear seat adjustment is included but only the two outer rear seats are ISO-Fix compatible.

There is a large screen for radio and infotainment controls that was easy to set up and use. Connecting

IN MODERN Dublin city driving there are hosts of distractions around us when we’re driving, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorbikes. But how often do we check what potential distractions we have inside our vehicle? Here we list five items that could cause a distraction while driving.

Driving safely requires total concentration, try to minimise any distractions within the car which may affect this. If you do need to make a telephone call or make adjustments to the settings of the vehicle, find somewhere to pull over safely and do it at your leisure. Being distracted can lead to errors in your judgement and may result in a collision or at best, a close call.

Smoking and vaping: Bear in

my phone with Bluetooth was quick and easy. The test Tiguan came with satnav included and it is also possible to use your phone to connect with Google maps rather than opt for the more expensive factory sat nav system.

The 2.0 litre turbo-diesel Tiguan Allspace entry price starts at €37,120.

That’s very competitive relative to the new Peugeot 5008, Renault Koleos and Skoda Kodiak, all of which offer the 7 seat

mind that there are legal restrictions on smoking in vehicles.

If you do smoke or vape inside your car, this could be a distraction. What if you drop it? Where would your focus be? And have you thought about how the smoke from your vape could get in the way of the road?

Car technology: As helpful as technology can be, this can also lead to less focus on the road. For example, a sat-nav can tempt you to take a quick glance as you look at the map. To avoid taking your eye off the road, keep your sat-nav out of sight and listen to the instructions rather than looking. It always helps if you plan your route beforehand. If you need to adjust it, pull into a safe place to do so.

Food and drink: Eating or

option in their ranges.

The rated economy figure of 20km/ litre (4.9l/100km or 58mpg) will be difficult to achieve, so expect a 30% lower performance such as I achieved over my 800km testing programme. That level of economy is probably a more realistic assessment of how you measure your potential running costs.

Compared with the competition, there is little between them.

drinking in your vehicle slows down your reaction time. It’s better to take a short break to consume your food; this way you don’t have one hand off the steering wheel, so there’s no opportunity for you to be distracted.

Phones/radio/CDs: Music can become a distraction when you’ve put the volume too high

Control (ACC) now enhanced with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring for effortlessly negotiating stop-start traffic Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System with new camera-based Predictive curve light and Sign-based light that pre-adjust headlamp patterns for improved visibility by monitoring bends in the road and for the first time in the industry, road signs.

The new Focus is the first vehicle globally to be based on Ford’s new C2 platform designed to enhance crash performance; deliver more interior space for Ford’s mid-size models without negatively impacting exterior dimensions; and support improved aerodynamics for better fuel-efficiency. Ford has invested €600 million at Ford’s German Saarlouis assembly facility, for the new car.

which can prevent you from hearing any key sounds, such as emergency services. Either turn it off or lower the volume so you are still aware of your surroundings.

Car ancillaries: This means things like indicators, lights, windscreen wipers etc. When we use these while driving and

are unfamiliar with the location of the controls, our attention is not 100% on the road. Even worse, we can sometimes take our eyes of the road for a split second or two. Learn where the controls are to minimise distraction, so you can operate them as safely as possible.

Richard says: “Driving safely requires total concentration, try to minimise any distractions within the car which may affect this. If you do need to make a telephone call or make adjustments to the settings of the vehicle, find somewhere to pull over safely and do it at your leisure. Being distracted can lead to errors in your judgement and may result in a collision or at best, a close call. Why take the chance?”

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DERBY DAYS: WATERS WASHES OVER SHELS: AS BOHEMIANS were stunning Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Friday night, Cabinteely were manufacturing a surprise Dublin derby win of their own over Shelbourne.

Goals in either half from Conor Keeley and Marty Waters earned Cabo all three points at Stradbrook Park, just their third win of the season, to lift them up to sixth.

It marks a partciularly strong result for the Stradbrook club in the ultra competitive first division.

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Belvo knock Railway off final track  sport@dublingazette.com

OLD Belvedere won one of the best women’s rugby club matches of the year at Park Avenue on Saturday, edging out second-placed Railway Union 10-7 to set up a league final tilt next weekend.

This was a game of immense skill, entertainment and thrills. It was a platform for some of the most talented players in the country to showcase their undoubted abilities and they did not disappoint. The ultra competitive edge was a joy to behold, and the result was in doubt all the way to the final whistle as ‘Belvo clung onto a 10-7 lead.

The Railway scores came from a Larissa Muldoon try, converted by Nikki Caughey, but this was balanced by a 60-yard intercept try from Belvedere winger Ailbhe Dowling, converted by Nora Stepleton.

Fifty-cap Ireland international Stapleton had a huge influence on proceedings, kicking the winning penalty in the 60th minute while also guiding her side around the pitch and ensuring they were in the front foot in both defence and attack.

The Belvo defensive line was almost impenetrable as they showed great speed off the mark with vicecaptain Elise O’Byrne White and Sene Naoupu making some bonecrunching tackles. The fact that ‘Belvo prop and captain Fiona O’Brien showed immense hunger for the ball from the first whistle to last said a lot about her leadership qualities.

The winners celebrated joyously at the final whistle, having set up a repeat of last season’s final which they lost 10-3 to UL Bohemians.

Regaining the trophy they lifted

FINAL FEVER: Old Belvedere are through to the women’s All-Ireland league final where they will face UL Bohemians following a narrow win over Railway Union

three times between 2014 and 2016 would be the ideal way to end head coach Josh Brown’s first year at the helm.

Bohs had a much simpler run to the final with a comprehensive 58-8 win over Ulster side Cooke at UL. They led 41-3 at the interval after tries from Laura Sheehan, Nicole

Cronin (2), Aine Staunton, Clodagh O’Halloran, Niamh Briggs and current Ireland captain Ciara Griffin.

There was little hope for Cooke at that stage but they never stopped trying and restricted Bohs to three tries after the resumption with Griffin, Laura O’Mahony and Sheehan crossing the visitors’ whitewash.

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CLUB NOTES

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BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR heroes of the week this week are none other than James Clinton, Jack McMahon, Luke McAree and Preston Jewell who not only lined out as per usual for our U-9s team and played exceptional, but remarkably they played for the U-10 team in the previous hour!

A brilliant achievement considering the levels they maintained in both games. That shows great commitment to the jersey and deservedly makes them our heroes of the week. So take a collective bow lads, you are our Laoch na seachtaine!

A fantastic weekend for the club with all of our adult mens teams being successful in championship, our seniors beating Brigids, our inters beating Cuala and our junior A’s beating Ballyboden. Well done everybody involved.

Our junior B’s completed the adult clean sweep with a great team effort, but particular mention to Eoghan McCarton, Cillian Carrol, the elder statesmen and captain David Dunne and Kenny Parnell all of whom excelled. We will however make no mention of a cameo from An Runaí and a certain score!

To complete the weekend, the U-15s had a superb win in the A championship over Raheny with a brilliant team performance. The lads now play St. Vincents in the 1/4 final in two weeks time and with displays like this from Cian Hill, Kieron Kelly, Harry Hughes, Darragh Kane and Jake Hollywood, they will be in with a great possibility of advancing.

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather of recent weeks, our U-14 girls Feile competition was postponed, and now is refined for May. We will of course publish details nearer the event..

CLONTARF FOIREANN na Seachtaine are our Faoi15B buachaillí who defeated Naomh Jude 3-10 to 2-3 away in the championship on a pretty wet morning. Despite the conditions there was some nice football on display in a great team performance and well done to the U-14s who played up with gamekeeper turned poacher Morgan McMahon trading goalkeeping duties to get two goals.

Adult Football Championship action took place over the weekend.

Senior Peiladóirí lost to a strong Castleknock team in O’Toole Park. Junior As received a walkover while Junior Bs won away to Barróg in a low scoring game 0-8 to 1-4.

Hard luck to our Faoi14A cailíní who missed out on Féile Roinn 1 Semi Final based on scoring difference. They got off to a good start defeating Clanna Gael Fontenoy 4-4 to 3-3 in their first group game. The B teams Féile will take place in May.

Two good opening day wins for our Minor hurlers in the revamped league format.

Our Roinn 2N team defeated Erins Isle 4-17:0-4 with a strong collective team effort with Mark H having a strong game in defense while Mikey D and Tommy O got some fine scores. The second team also played Isles in an open contest. We recovered from a three point deficit five minutes into the second half to win 3-17 to 4-7 with a scoring burst of 1-10 in the last 25 minutes.

Stephen E picked up some fine points from play in this Roinn 4 win.

Well done to Minor A cailíní who defeated Kilmacud Crokes 2-13 to 1-8 at home on Saturday.

Well done to our Faoi13C buachaillí who enjoyed a three point win on a lovely afternoon away to Fingallians in Sord. We wish a speedy recovery from injury to the BSJ player who was injured in the Roinn 2 clash.

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY: SYDNEY CALLING FOR IRISH TEAM

Gaelic Warriors to take on the world

Ireland will be represented on the world stage for the first time as they swept to glory in Switzerland last week; the team’s ALAN LYNCH tells the Dublin Gazette about what happens next as they prepare for Sydney

 JAMES HENDICOTT

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THE GAELIC Warriors wheelchair rugby team qualified to compete at the very peak of their game for the first time last week, and are now raring up to head to Sydney to compete on the world stage.

The world championship qualifying tournament win in Switzerland saw them defeat New Zealand, South Korea and Brazil in their group stage. The four-player team then overcame a tough Poland side in the semi-final, and comfortably beat New Zealand for a second time in the final to come out as outright winners.

Wheelchair rugby has been played in Ireland for just over 20 years, and takes place on a basketball court, with a try area at each end. Teams of are of mixed gender, each made up of four players, with each player categorised according to their level of physical disability.

In order to encourage varied participation, teams cannot have

a total of more than a certain number of category points, which ensures every team has a balance of more and less physically able players.

Ireland international Alan Lynch has been playing wheelchair rugby since he encountered the sport as part of his rehab, after falling from a tree and breaking his neck as a 14-year-old.

“I play for the Gaelic Warriors [based on Clontarf] and Ireland, and for a team in London, and a German team for a couple of tournaments each every year,” Lynch told the Dublin Gazette.

“It’s become a huge thing in my life. I think it’s important to get past the idea that people with disabilities are fragile,” he explains.

“We’re no more fragile than anyone else. A lot of people with disabilities are sheltered from this kind of sport, because Irish people typically put us in cotton wool. It’s important to get past that stereotype.”

The game is fast and physical,

Gaelic Warriors’ Alan Lynch. Picture: Julian Behal Photography

though Lynch says you’re no more likely to get hurt than walking down the street, apart from the odd cut and bruise.

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We’re no more fragile than anyone else. People get sheltered from this kind of sport because people want to wrap us in cotton wool

Its gameplay is highly strategic: at an international level, teams have secret calls to communicate plays, both attacking and defensive, and carefully curated roles within a team.

It can look spectacular with the game full-contact, and sometimes

toppling chairs on impact. The Irish team have modest expectations for Sydney, and Lynch hopes more than anything else that the tournament creates exposure, and attracts new players.

“Realistically, we’re not going to win. We’d be very happy with a top six or eight finish, depending on who we draw, I think, though we haven’t really talked about it yet,” he explains.

“The main difference is strength in depth. The top teams have big benches and can make as many substitutions as they like. We have four or five players who are really at the necessary level, so we have to play them the entire time. It’s a big disadvantage over a full tournament, obviously.

“For a long time, the US and Canada were the only teams playing at any level. These days Asian and South American teams are really picking up. Teams like Germany and Japan are really strong.

It’s really coming together as a sport.”

Funding remains a key issue for the team and they’re hoping to get corporate sponsorship for their trip to Sydney, alongside some other fundraising endeavours.

Two teams in the four-team Irish league recently and the national team received funding to support their wheelchairs and other equipment from Lottery Ireland, to the tune of €84,000 in total, which has been key, given the specialist chairs typically cost between €4,000 and €8,000 a time. Due to the physical nature of the sport, chairs typically last between two and five years.

“The lottery money has been a huge help, but we’ll also need more for Sydney, that’s the biggest challenge,” Lynch said.

“We’ll be shaking buckets ahead of the Leinster v Scarlets game at the weekend, and there’ll be more fundraising to follow. Hopefully we can make it, it would be a huge disappointment if we don’t.”

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: CABO RECORD IMPORTANT WIN

LOI SHORTS Burke the March star

Kieran “Marty” Waters celebrates his goal against Shelbourne last Friday. Picture: Paul Lundy

Waters washes out Shels on Dublin’s derby night LOI FIRST DIVISION Cabinteely Shelbourne  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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AS BOHEMIANS were stunning Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Friday night, Cabinteely were manufacturing a surprise Dublin derby win of their own over Shelbourne.

Goals in either half from Conor Keeley and Marty Waters earned Cabo all three points at Stradbrook Park, just their third win of the season, to lift them up to sixth.

The now ten-team First Division is as competitive as it has been in years and Cabo have found it challenging

despite improving in each of their three years in the league.

They beat Drogheda United – who were then top of the league – two weeks ago and have followed it up with another big win that could mark a turning point for Pat Devlin’s side.

Frustration Waters had a chance to give the home side the lead within five minutes when played in by Karl Byrne, but the striker was frustrated not to find a finish to go with it.

It looked to have cost Cabo when Shels’ top scorer Davy O’Sullivan put the ball in the net only for it to be disallowed for a foul on Kevin Knight.

O’Sullivan scored four in last week’s 7-0 win over Athlone Town and strike partner Adam Evans the other three, but the latter couldn’t beat Cabo keeper Finn McGowan with a low drive.

They paid the price just after the half-hour w h e n J a m e s B ro w n pushed Joe Doyle in the back inside the box, and defender Keeley stepped up to beat Dean Delany from 12 yards.

O’Sullivan and Evans had further chances after the break but Cabo made the game safe eight minutes from time as Waters notched his second goal of the season.

A l o n g p a s s f ro m Kevin Knight tempted

Delany off his line, but the speedy Waters got to the ball first and nicked it first-time over the keeper and in off the bar.

“We caught them offguard,” Waters told the Dublin Gazette.

“Kev Knight played a lovely pass over the top and it bounced once and that was it. Big Alan Byrne cleaned me as well so if I hadn’t have scored I don’t think I would have got up.

Delight “I was delighted. I got a good chance in the first half where I should have put it in and I didn’t. I got a half-chance in the second half and put it in.

I scored the harder one out of the two.”

The 28-year-old, who

helps coach the club’s underage sides in his spare time, thought luck had deserted him when the ball cracked the woodwork.

“It hit the underside of the bar and I thought it was going out, but thankfully a bit of luck shone through and it bounced on the line and went in.

“I’ve had one or two this season where it’s hit the underside of the bar and popped back out of the goal, so it was nice to get the goal and, more importantly, the win.

“We’ve been very, very unlucky this season.

Even in front of goal, we’ve been hitting the bar, the post, the corner flag – everything but the scoresheet!”

SHAMROCK Rovers’ Graham Burke has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for March.

It is the first time Burke has won the monthly award which was presented to him by Leanne Sheill from SSE Airtricity.

Burke was the Hoops’ biggest threat during the month, scoring six goals. That included four against Derry City, the winner against Limerick and a stunner in a defeat away to Waterford.

The Rovers star admits it was not a perfect start to the season for Stephen Bradley’s men but he reckons things have started to turn.

He said: “I scored six goals over the month so it was a good return for me personally and I’m thrilled to get this. Overall, it’s been a bit up and down for us so far this season. We had a slow start but we’ve been on a good run of form since bar one or two results.

“We haven’t really been winning the games against the teams around us, games we’ve needed to win, and that has been the most disappointing thing. But we’ll see those teams again this season so we’ll have a chance to put those results right.”

Burke reckons Rovers should be aiming to win every trophy they compete for this year.

He added: “I have a few personal targets in my mind but I’ll keep them to myself. As a team, we want to win everything we can. That’s the ambition and that’s what we’ll try to do. Obviously we want to win the league and everything else. It’s about doing the best we can.”

ROVERS SLIP UP AGAIN SHAMROCK Rovers slipped further behind in the title race as they became the first side to taste defeat against Bray Wanderers this season.

Ronan Coughlan – who was on trial at Rovers in preseason but wasn’t offered a deal – seized on a rare error from Rovers captain Ronan Finn to score the game’s only goal.

Finn overcooked a backpass to defender Ally Gilchrist and played Coughlan clean through on goal, and he

showed good composure to slip the ball under the legs of keeper Kevin Horgan.

It was Stephen Bradley’s side’s sixth defeat in 11 league games and means the Hoops have won just one of their away games this season.

Striker Dan Carr was sent off shortly after Bray scored when he was shown a second yellow card for a trip to prevent a quick free kick. Rovers host Limerick on Friday night in what is now a must-win game for Bradley.

SHELS NEW SIGNING SHELBOURNE FC have appointed Dave Henderson as the club’s new Head of Recruitment.

Henderson has a long association with the League of Ireland, having previously represented Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemian FC during a 21 year career.

Since his retirement from playing, he has established himself as one of the most trusted and well-recognised figures in the scouting fraternity in Ireland, with a proven track record in identifying the best young talent in the country. He has also worked as Academy Scout at Aston Villa and Chief Scout at Hibernian .

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CRUMLIN THE senior hurlers play on Saturday at 6.15pm in O’Toole Park so make sure you get down there and support the lads.

The junior footballers started their championship with a win. Some juvenile fixtures fell afoul of the weather but our U-9s had an impressive win over St Pats, scoring 10 goals and three points.

Our U-10s travelled to Thomas Davis and put in an excellent performance. Our U-12s were pipped on the line away to Chiarains. But team and coach of the week was goes to Alan Ryan and his U-8s who beat Na Gael Oga. Our annual Golf fundraiser will take place June 1 at Powerscourt. We would like to welcome all former players and mentors, ladies and gents to play in this outing to support Crumlin Gaa. Please contact Paddy Kavanagh on 0872223503 for a time slot ASAP.

CRAOBH CHIARAIN NO WINNER of the lotto jackpot of €8,500 on Monday, April 9. Three Match 3 winners each receive €200.

Numbers were: 3,12,20 and 21. Next Monday’s Jackpot will be €9000. Draw takes place in the Club Lounge every Monday at 11pm.

Tickets are €2.

Adult footballers drew with Bank of Ireland in the Junior Football Championship. Senior Hurlers play Cuala in Round 2 on Saturday in Parnell Park at 4pm.

Junior Hurlers play Faughs in the Champion-

ship on Sunday in Clonshaugh at 11am.

Congratulations to Billy Ryan and Cian Derwin who were presented with their Leinster Colleges Hurling winners medals in a ceremony on Saturday.

Feile na nGael 2018 takes place in Hartstown on Saturday. We play Kilmacud Crokes at 10.30am, St Peregrines at 11.45am and Erins Isle at 1pm. Semi Final is at 4pm and the Final will take place on Sunday In St Peregrines Club Ground on the Blakestown Road at Noon. Best wishes to all.

O’TOOLE’S WELL done to our intermediate footballers that won their championship game over locals Trinity Gaels on Saturday by a single point.

Best of luck to our U-14 Féile hurling teams playing this weekend. Our A team are away in Skerries and our B team are hosting a group in their division in Blunden Drive. Please support both our teams, let them know we care.

We have a first aid course this Thursday evening if any mentor or helper can attend.

Phone Kelly to book your place.

Reminder to all paid up members of the club, our Special General Meetin will be held on Wednesday, April 25 at 8pm and the Management Committee would like as many as possible to attend.

Friday, June 8 is the date for our club dinner dance in the Carnegie Court hotel in Swords.

Good craic and great music til late. For tickets, contact Ciaran 087 6465273, David 087 9769594 or John 087 2958398.

This weekend in our lounge we have a sensational new look Friday night of fun & games, with Dj, Saturday ‘Sidekick’, and Sunday ’Tony Barry’.

SOCCER: RUN OF FIVE WINS COMES TO AN ABRUPT FINISH IN LSL

Ports put brakes on Crumlin’s winning streak LSL SUNDAY SENIOR Crumlin United Portmarnock AFC  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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CRUMLIN UNITED saw their top-tier title challenge take a big blow as a combination of poor finishing and a spirited, gritty performance from Portmarnock saw the Pearse Park club turned over 0-1 at home, falling nine points behind local rivals Bluebell United.

Po r t m a r n o c k we re expansive in the first half.

They had slightly the better of a scrappy opening period, but did concede two slightly unnecessary close range free kicks, both of which they scrambled away, just.

Crumlin have a great astro turf weapon in the well-placed distribution of goalkeeper Michael Quinn, who had the home side launching plays from easy platforms inside the Portmarnock half.

It was just such an attack that saw Craig Walsh clear straight through the middle but he failed to control a bouncing volley 20 yards out and

slammed it wide.

The North Dublin side were less direct, with sharp passing and intricate interplay. They largely lacked a final ball, but when they found their range, a sharp cutback from Phillip Rushe to Sam O’Connor down the right hand side saw the latter calmly side-foot Portmarnock in front from 10 yards with less than 15 minutes gone.

Kieron Reilly found himself battling with Portmarnock keeper Brian Kane for a bouncing ball shortly afterwards, as the visitors looked comfortably the better side early on.

They could – and really should – have had a 20th minute penalty as O’Connor was tripped chasing away from goal.

Crumlin were also lucky to keep 11 on the pitch when Jake Donnelly only got booked for a high challenge on Ray Whelehan in midfield, prompting a shoving match. Almost immediately afterwards, Crumlin had two decent chances with players free in the area, but both came at awkward height, and the ball eventually fell just wide. On balance, though,

Portmarnock were slightly unfortunate to go in only 1-0 up.

Crumlin brought on Graham Zambra at half time to try and sharpen up their attack, and immediately looked a better attacking prospect.

A lovely take down from Zambra resulted in Walsh volleying just wide from distance with the keeper beaten.

The home side, in fact, were suddenly very much on top. Alan McGreal volleyed into the stantion from 20 yards. O’Connor

headed a pacey ball just over at the other end, before Donnelly saw a hit from 25 yards deflected over the bar.

A hooked finish from Crumlin’s Conor Murphy, shifted back into midfield to make room for Zambra, also flew inches over.

With Crumlin dominant misfiring, Portmarnock started to ring their own changes to stem the tide, but the chances get coming as the game became one-way traffic.

Zambra fired over from a McGreal cut back. Don-

nelly drew a fine save from Kane. Murphy dipped a volley just over, and several goalmouth scrambles end up hacked clear.

Crumlin’s goal had rarely been troubled, but their forward line kept misfiring.

For all the threat, Portmarnock were visibly growing in confidence defensively, and even the appearance of Crumlin ‘keeper Quinn up top for a late corner wasn’t enough, as the hosts five-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt.

Old Wesley’s flying fifths FOR the second year in a row, Old Wesley’s fifth team won their league final and gained promotion. They beat visitors Tallaght, who brought a huge support, to gain promotion to Metro League Division 6 for next season, running up a 31-7 victory. The photo shows team captain Andrew O’Sullivan receiving the trophy from Robert Deacon, the Old Wesley representative with the Leinster Branch IRFU. Old Wesley try scorers were Simon Campion,

James Smith (2), Hugo Grattirola and Ben Whitehead. Ed Rawe kicked two penalties.

The squad was Ed Rawe, Robert Fitzgerald, Hugo Grattirola, David Heelan, James Smith, Wolfe Purcell, Cameron Wood, Andrew O’Sullivan, Iain Pollock, Michael Kearney, Jack Nolan, Christian McKeever, Caolan Smith, Ben Whitehead, Simon Campion. Replacements: Aaron Copeland, Conor Summerville, Crawford Kidd, Samuel Pollock, Gavin Morrison

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RUGBY: FINAL DAY DRAMA AS PLAYOFF PLACES CONFIRMED

Terenure prevail but Bulls miss out in UBL UBL DIVISION 1A  sport@dublingazette.com

Crumlin’s strong run of form came to an end at the hands of Portmarnock AFC

MARCH MADNESS

UCD’s Liapakis named coach of the month

UCD MARIAN’S Ioannis Liapakis has been named the Basketball Ireland coach of the month for March after his side overcame Pyrobel Killester in a thrilling end of season showdown to win the league after 40 years.

He was one of two Dublin winners of the March awards with Lions Rob white getting the Division One coach of the month gong following their eye-catching run against the odds.

Picture: Martin Doherty

THERE was drama aplenty on another action-packed final round in the Ulster Bank League, as Lansdowne were joined in the Division 1A semi-finals by Terenure College, Cork Constitution and Garryowen with Clontarf missing out despite a brilliant win.

Terenure got the win they needed when they ran up a 50-12 win over Dublin University with Sam Coghlan Murray, James o’Donoghue and Matthew Byrne all crossing for a pair of tries each with Michael Melia also crossing.

It boosted them up to second place in the table but third, fourth and fifth would ultimately be covered by just a single point in the final reckoning with Tarf the unlucky side to miss out.

They knew that anything other than a big win on Saturday against Cork Con would leave them out of the running for the title.

First half tries from Matt D’Arcy and Hugh O’Sullivan, with a conversion from David Joyce made it 12-12 at half time but they soon cut loose in the second half, running in five more tries.

D’Arcy crossed for his second with Royce Burke-Flynn, Sean O’Brien, Jack Power and Neil Reilly all weighing in.

It lifted them up to 55 points, one behind Con on 56. It meant that they needed some help from St Mary’s who were up against Garryowen, hopeful that they could hold up defensively.

That was not to be, however, as the Limerick side ran up seven tries to secure a bonus point and the 48-21 victory, putting them one points clear and into the end of season playoffs.

Elsewhere, UCD finished their campaign on a high with a narrow 31-29 win over Young Munster at the Belfield Bowl courtesy of two tries each from Colm Mulcahy and Tim Car-

Clontarf beat Cork Con with plenty to spare but it proved not quite enough. Picture: Deryck Vincent

roll along with one from Brian Cawley while the conversions of Conally Doherty proved critical. They finish in seventh place overall in the division.

St Mary’s finished ninth overall, putting them into a relegation playoff game against UL Bohemians who finished second in Division 1B.

Down the divisions, Malahide will be hoping to make it a maiden season in the AllIreland leagues to remember as they travel to Deramore Park this Saturday for a promotion/relegation playoff semi-final against Belfast Harlequins.

Malahide finished fourth in Division 2C at the first attempt.

Hand continues his Muay Thai Evolution MUAY THAI  sport@dublingazette.com

CRUMLIN K1 and Muay Thai Champ, Liam Hand entertained a packed Good Counsel Hall last week at the Evolution Fight Night hosted by Ronan McCarthy and South Dublin Muay Thai Acadamy.

Hand, just back from a European title fight where he was narrowly beaten on points, looked cool, calm and collected as he

entered the ring to take on Ceilim Gannon, from 309 Phuang Malai Muay Thai Gym. From the very first second, Hand was in total control with precise kicks and hard hitting punches.

He dominated his opponent right from the start to the delight of the Crumlin lad’s support with the cheers of the delighted crowd deafening.

Hand and Coach Gabor both said it was an amaz-

ing feeling to have such support on his first local show and he certainly turned on the entertainment with a second round TKO. He will now focus on defending his Mayhem Promotions Belt in Derry on April 21 in a show stacked with Pro/Am Thai boxing and K1.

Gergo Bodis will also represent Horis Muay Thai Gym in the Super 4 Man tournament on the night.

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NA FIANNA IT WAS with deep sadness that CLG Na Fianna learned of the passing on Saturday of club secretary Deirdre Lambe.

A wonderful person with huge warmth and personality, Deirdre will be sorely missed by all in Na Fianna. Sincere sympathies of all at the club are offered to Deirdre’s husband Pat O’Dwyer and to her children Conor (Junior footballer) and Anna (2001 Ladies). Go raibh a leaba i measc na naomh.

Championship wins over the weekend for Senior 2 and Junior 8 footballers and hard luck to our Junior 5s and Junior 10s.

Hard luck also to both minor hurling teams. Senior hurlers play vhampionship against Naomh Fionnbarra in Parnell Park on Thursday at 6.45pm.

Hurling Championship continues on Saturday with the inters away against Thomas Davis at 6pm and both Junior teams play on Sunday at 3pm, As host Naomh Mearnóg in Mobhi Road and Bs away against Commercials.

Best of luck to all teams, full fixture list on website, all support welcome.

Well done to all who turned up to the TII Public Consultation meeting in DCU Helix last Monday.

Over the course of the meeting, our Na Fianna colours were a constant presence and the conduct of our members was exemplary.

Thanks to all who attended Sunday evening’s Na Fianna Connects talk.

Particular thanks to our guest speaker Oisin McConville, pictured centre, who gave a very informative and honest insight.

Rang Gaeilge ar ais ar 7.30pm oíche Déardaoin, fáilte roimh chách. Irish class back at 7.30pm Thursday nights, all welcome.

Na Fianna Golf Society first outing of 2018 will be to Castleknock GC on Monday, April 23, tee time 2-3.30pm, timesheet Ciaran Gray 0872269133, new members welcome.

The Senior Football and Hurling teams are holding a joint Golf Classic this year in Donabate Golf Club on May 25, 2018, details from any committee member.

SCOIL UI CHONAILL A SUCCESSFUL weekend of football for our men’s section beginning the Intermediate Football Championship with a great win against St Marks on Saturday evening.

This was followed by another win on Sunday in the Junior Football Championship against St James Gaels an Caisleán.

The girls Féile was postponed due to the recent wet weather. It has been rescheduled for May 19.

Anyone interested in availing of very

attractive pitch side advertisement should contact Aidan Mulvey on 085 7213789.

Adult hurling and hootball 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 ALL members are asked to support our senior footballers this coming Saturday in Garristown at 6pm for the first match of senior football championship vs St Maurs.

Muisc in the club bar this Friday night for Lip Sych Legends 2 launch night, all welcome to join in the fun, spread the word.

The hugely successful LIPSYNC Legends 2 is taking place on Saturday, May 12 in the Bonnington Hotel. This year the teams will be booked up early so contact Audrey or Darragh to put your name down to take part, If you want to Sponsor an Act for €350 or take an advert in our Advertising Booklet €100.

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 the club bar, come on down and join in the fun.

No winner of this week’s lotto jackpot, next week will be €8,400.

As always keep an eye on club website & facebook page for more details on all club events & fixtures. www.whitehallcolmcille.ie FACEBOOK: WhitehallColmcille Twitter: @wcolmcille

FOOTBALL : DUBLIN STAR KICKS EIGHT POINTS

Kilkenny and Knock too good for Clontarf DUBLIN SFC Castleknock 2-19 Clontarf 0-9  PADDY HEWSON sport@dublingazette.com

CASTLEKNOCK got their senior football championship campaign underway with a convincing 2-19 to 0-9 win over Clontarf at O’Toole Park last Saturday.

The 2016 finalists beat their east coast opponents with the help of a brace of goals from substitute Seamus O’Carroll and a total of eight points from Ciarán Kilkenny Winning possession from a poor Clontarf restart, Kilkenny got Castleknock’s first score after two minutes. A pacy and indeed frantic opening ten minutes saw chances presented to both sides with missed opportunities aplenty.

Without the injured Jack McCaffrey, it was left to an impressive Anthony Foley to create scoring opportunities for Clontarf. A goal chance fell to Foley early on but Knock goalkeeper Morven Connolly denied him any return for his efforts.

Castleknock’s Graham Hannigan looked on song as his trade mark runs troubled the Tarf defence at regular intervals.

Castleknock’s Jamie Tunney and Clontarf’s Andrew Foley fight for the ball. Picture: Niall O’Connell

Clontarf’s first score came on the eight minute but a score apiece from Ciaran Kilkenny and Mikey Galvin put the Somerton side temporarily ahead.

Clontarf borrowed the lead from the Dublin 15 side at the 16-minute mark but Shane Boland and Kevin Kindlon took it back with interest with a point each to their credit.

The second quarter was to see Castleknock pull ahead with scores from Mikey Galvin, Ben Galvin

ON THE BRINK UCD move in range of EYHL title retention

UCD moved within a point of retaining the women’s EY Hockey League title as they ran up a 5-0 win over southside rivals Hermes-Monkstown.

It was scoreless at half-time before Deirdre Duke scored a double with Katie Mullan (pictured) also on the mark two times with Emma Russell also scoring.

Picture: Sinead hingston

and Kilkenny to leave the Somerton side ahead 0-10 to 0-4 at the break.

Unsurprisingly, Clontarf started the second half on the offensive and recorded the first score of the second period. Following an exchange of scores four points separated the teams.

The sea-siders soon experienced that sinking feeling as Castleknock substitute Seamus O’Carroll scored the first of his two goals to help scut-

tle Clontarf hopes.

Further points followed including three from O’Carroll and by the time the Limerick man had scored his second goal, the game was all but over as a contest.

Castleknock’s next task is an encounter with neighbours St Brigid’s on April 28.

With the Russell Park side coming off the back of a loss to Ballymun, the meeting is crucial to both sides championship hopes.

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FOOTBALL: JUDE’S PULL CLEAR OF BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S

Raheny win great battle against OP/ER

Kevin McManamon on the attack for St Jude’s. Picture: Niall O’connell

Gaels write famous Feile West side story DUBLIN SFC GROUP 3 Ballinteer St John’s St Jude’s  sport@dublingazette.com

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ST JUDE’S finished strong to defeat Ballinteer St John’s 0-20 to 0-8 in Group 3 of the Dublin senior football championship last weekend at O’Toole Park.

Six points from Kevin McManamon saw him lead the way for the Tymon North men which Niall Coakley con-

tributed 0-5 (0-1f) and wing-back Paul Cunningham slotted an impressive three points from play. Jude’s led 0-8 to 0-6 at half-time.

But St John’s, for whom Fearghal Duffy scored 0-4 (0-3f), hung on bravely and closed the gap to 0-9 to 0-8. Back came Jude’s will 11 points without reply as they got their campaign off to an impressive start.

Early on, Glenn Whelan got Ballinteer rolling with an impressive long-

range score, giving the ball plenty of scope to use the wind for a fifth minute led.

Quickfire Jude’s took five minutes to tie the game up via Colm Murphy as they found it tough to pierce holes in BSJ defence in those initial phases with Jamie O’Connor keeping tabs on McManamon.

A quickfire stint of five points to one

for Jude’s saw them forge a lead only for Ballinteer to get back into the tie with David Devereux to the fore and Duffy hitting his mark.

They initially kept things tight in the early stages of the second half but Jude’s are seasoned campaigners and soon got their measure, tearing away in the closing stages.

Next up for Ballinteer is a date with St Sylvester’s, big winners over Parnell’s, on April 28.

St Brigid’s tamed by Ballymun Kickhams in SFC  JAMES HENDICOTT

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St Brigid’s Paddy Andrews

BALLYMUN KICKHAMS made a statement of intent against St Brigid’s in the opening 2018 Dublin Senior Championship game, as Dean Rock scored a dominant 1-9 in perfect early summer conditions at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Kickhams were in full control throughout against a Brigid’s side that looked good up top but could not match it at the back, falling 2-13 to 1-10.

Kickhams were in full control throughout against a Brigid’s side that looked good up top but somewhat frail defensively, opening up a sizeable half-time lead, and never really looking back.

Ballymun got off the mark through a Rock free, and also had a decent shout for a penalty in the

early stages, but Brigid’s were also settling well, looking fluid up top as they looked to test the Ballymun defence.

Pretty much everything for Kickhams was going through Dubs star Rock, and he grabbed two frees and a 45 to push them into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead, before Fiach Andrews cut in from the right and tucked over to secure a goal margin after just 15 minutes.

Lorcan McCarthy and Paddy Andrews were looking dangerous at the other end, however, and McCarthy and Rock exchanged further frees in a game that was fast becoming bitty in between some strong runs and fierce tackling.

By the time Rock fisted in a great crossfield ball from fellow full-forward Ted Furman, out-jumping Brigid’s goalkeeper Shane Supple to the looping ball, there were 20 minutes on

the clock, Kickhams lead 1-6 to 0-2, and Rock had pillaged 1-5 himself and counting.

McCarthy’s underhit free for Brigid’s three minutes before the break summed up a poor first half for the Blanchardstown club, who simply couldn’t live with Rock and Paddy Small’s creativity.

Nevertheless, Paddy Andrews showed his class coming into half time, scoring the best point of the half from wide on the right, and then winning a penalty as he was about to shoot from close range, with Phillip Ryan slotted low past Evan Comerford.

Despite the late revival, Kickhams went in 1-9 to 1-3 up, with Rock having scored no less than 1-8, and probably should have led by more.

After a fairly tepid start to the second half, Malachy Tighe made a strong

break into the Kickhams half, only to slam a strong chance against the post, and Collie Carr just failed to get on the end of a high ball in towards Comerford.

While Brigid’s had their tails up, Liam O’Donovan added to Kickhams lead, before Maguire hit a huge point for Brigid’s. To Kickhams advantage, though, the game was getting a scrappy edge to it.

They grabbed their second goal when Rock fed Conor Kavanagh, who drove home from six yards and effectively ended the game as a contest on 42 minutes, as Kickhams led by a clear three goals at 2-10 to 1-4.

Andrews, McCarthy and Gavin Kane responded with three of the best points of the game for Brigid’s, only to see Rock and Furman casually pull the points back and ease to the six-point victory.

RAHENY made a winning start to their Dublin SFC Group 1 campaign as goals proved crucial in their 3-8 to 0-14 victory over St Oliver Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh in Garristown on Friday night.

In a great battle Raheny, always slightly held the upperhand and on every occasion that it looked like Plunkett’s were building strong momentum in the second half the Navan Road side were rocked back on their heels by goals.

Aran Kelly’s goal inside the opening quarter gave Raheny a good start and with points form Michael Grenham and Simon Deignan they held a 1-4 to 0-2 lead.

By the interval, it was 1-6 to 0-4 with Tomás Corrigan, Seán Bugler and Gareth ‘Nesty’ Smith kicking points for Plunkett’s.

With 15 minutes to play Gavin Ivory converted a penalty for Raheny and they looked set for victory.

However, Plunkett’s battled back with Alan Brogan and Smith slotting points.

Just when it looked it was set to go all the way to the wire Raheny broke Plunkett’s hearts with a Seán McCarthy goal in the 53rd minute to make a winning start to their group.

St Sylvester’s had little difficulty in defeating Parnell’s 0-19 to 0-6 in their Group 3 contest in Balgriffin.

Former Dublin senior Michael McCarthy, scored 0-8 (0-4f), just ahead of Ed Walsh who tallied 0-7, five from play.

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ALL OF YOUR DUBLIN CITY SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 33-39

JUDE’S ON THE RAMPAGE

FOOTBALL: Kevin

McManamon produced a star showing as St Jude’s eventually pulled away from a dogged Ballinteer St John’s SEE P39

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Leinster in rude health for Scarlets showdown

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LEINSTER look set to be in strong health ahead of this Saturday’s Champions Cup Semi-Final against reigning Guinness PRO14 champions Scarlets at Aviva Stadium with senior coach Stuart Lancaster delivering an upbeat round-up earlier this week.

There was positive news on Robbie Henshaw with the centre returning to full training after he picked up a shoulder injury on Six Nations duty with Ireland.

“Robbie’s in better condition than I’ve ever seen him,” Lancaster said.

“He’s achieved his quickest speeds, he’s done his best fitness test, he looks lean and fit.

“He’s such a good player, and he’s been in every meeting. I’m absolutely certain he’ll be up to speed.”

Jordan Larmour reported no issues after making his return from a calf injury and will again train fully this week.

Seán O’Brien was removed at half-time against Benetton Rugby and will be further assessed this week ahead of selection but the form this term of the likes Dan Leavy means the blues have high quality options in the back row.

Leavy was also speaking to the media this week and he is fully aware of the confidence the Welsh side will bring to the Aviva.

The Welsh region and

Sean O’Brien was withdrawn at half-time for Leinster during their win over Treviso.

Picture: Martin Doherty

“Robbie is in better condition than I have ever

seen him. I am absolutely certain he will be up to speed” - Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster its supporters will have fond memories of the venue having won the Guinness PRO12 final there last year, overcoming Munster, 46-22.

Scarlets reached the final after defeating Leinster in a semi-final at the RDS Arena the previous weekend, a recent, painful reminder of how dangerous Wayne Pivac’s side can be.

“They’re a quality outfit. We didn’t bring our

A-game to [last season’s PRO12] semi-final and we paid,” Leavy said.

“They are littered with Welsh internationals.

You throw in a Tadhg Beirne and a few others around the park and they are a serious handful.

“They are going to come over confident as well. They have no fear here. It wasn’t that we were looking at them differently [last year].

“It’s just we didn’t step

up the way we should have and it cost us the season.

“The Scarlets team that played [against Edinburgh last weekend] and the Scarlets team that will play against us are completely different.

“But they will be fired up and they will be coming to the Aviva with a lot of confidence so we have to be ready for them.”

While it will be Scarlets again on Saturday,

ultimately the focus for Leavy is on the team p l ay i n g we l l r a t h e r than getting hung up on notions of revenge. The real prize on offer is Bilbao.

“We’re in finals rugby here. It’s all about going out and playing the best game you can play. I think if we do that, and play the best rugby we can play, we’ll be in with a good shot.

“We are very hungry.

We’ve been saying it

for a few seasons now.

There was such success – three Heineken Cups in four years.

“There’s been a bit of a lull since then, but I think the quality of young players and the experience of some of the older guys meshes together really well now. “ We h ave a g o o d o p p o r t u n i t y to ta ke something but we have to play our best game a n d l e ave n o s to n e unturned.”