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Shelbourne adjust their name in big move toward parity of esteem for men and women’s senior teams.

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A HEALTHY SUCCESS: Karl Swaine, Diarmuid McSweeney and Niall Horgan - the founders of athleisure clothing brand Gym + Coffee had every reason to smile as the company was revealed as the winner of the Dublin City Enterprise Award for 2019. IN addition to netting €5,000 to invest in the firm, Gym + Coffee will represent the Local Enterprise Office Dublin City at the National Enterprise Awards in May. SEE STORY ON PAGE 3 Picture: Peter Houlihan, Fennell Photography

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Gardai target fake documents hubs Force swoops on properties

RACHEL D’ARCY

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GARDAI have seized a large number of fake documents – including fake taxi licences and applications – in an ongoing operation, with a day of action last week also uncovering widespread immigration fraud.

More than 90 personnel, including individuals from special crime operations, the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and the National Transport Authority, were involved in ten searches on residential properties in the north inner city and Lucan as part of the operation.

In the wake of the discovery of fake documents, a number of taxi drivers have said that the application process for a licence to drive a taxi need to be tightened, and the application process must be reviewed.

Several drivers have called for tighter application processes, and for the National Transport Authority and Transport Minister Shane Ross to be held accountable.

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Controversial chants at bar THERE were ugly scenes at a UCD college bar when a Belfast Hip-Hop trio, performing as part of a Seachtain Na Gaeilge event, led students in disturbing chants of “Up the RA” and “Tiocfaidh Ar La”.

Security staff ended the gig on health and safety SEE PAGE 3 grounds.

St Pat’s Day WE TAKE a look at some of the craic that’s in store in the city centre this Sunday, with what promises to be a particularly great St Patrick’s Day Parade. SEE PAGE 4

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IMMIGRATION FRAUD, LEGISLATION ABUSE IN FOCUS

Gardai seize fake taxi licences in crackdown  RACHEL D’ARCY

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A LARGE number of fake documents, including fake taxi licences and applications, have been seized by gardai under an ongoing operation.

Operation Vantage, a four-year enquiry by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, had a day of action last week that uncovered widespread immigration fraud, leading

Many taxi drivers have called for a crackdown on the use of falsified documents on the city’s streets

to a number of documents being seized in the north inner city and Lucan.

More than 90 personnel, including individuals from special crime operations,

the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and the National Transport Authority, were involved in ten searches on residential properties as part of the operation.

Gardai confirmed that of the 134 cases, 64 investigations have been finalised and forwarded to INIS. Following the operation on March 5, Gardai confirmed that 55 people had their immigration permissions revoked as Operation Vantage tackled the abuse of taxi legislation and immigration.

Of this number, 25 are now subject to deportation proceedings.

Four people have been arrested following these deportation orders, with two already removed from the State.

Following these searches, 15 other people have

been identified for investigation where a marriage of convenience and fraud has been uncovered, and another seven people were found to be present in the State without any immigration permission.

In the wake of the discovery, a number of taxi drivers have said that the application process for a licence to drive a taxi need to be tightened, and the application process must be reviewed.

On popular Facebook page Dublin Taxi Drivers, a number of Dublin’s drivers are outraged that so many people have been able to falsify documents easily and operate taxis on the city’s streets.

One driver wrote: “We are all missing something here folks. In order for you to hold or renew a Small Public Service Vehicle License to drive a Taxi Hackney or Limousine, you have to be Garda-vetted.

“Therefore, false documents were vetted and approved. Somebody else not doing their job correctly.”

Several drivers have called for tighter application processes, and for the National Transport Authority and Transport Minister Shane Ross to be held accountable.

FASTNews

Deaf candidate set to make Irish history HISTORY will be made in the local elections in Cabra and Glasnevin this year, as an electoral candidate will be Ireland’s first deaf person standing for election.

Micheal Kelliher (above) moved to Cabra from Kerry when he was 12, attending St Joseph’s School for the Deaf before going on to qualify as a software engineer, in tangent with volunteering with the deaf community.

The 30-year-old Trinity College alumnus became involved with politics through the Right2Water rallies, and Together for Yes campaign, as well as being an active campaigner for the recognition of Irish Sign Language.

Kelliher recently launched his local election campaign in Glasnevin, with Senator Lynn Ruane speaking at the event in the Brian Boru pub giving her backing to the candidate.

New law set Rubbish to protect black spot kids online is cleared A NEW law set to protect children online has been welcomed.

Dublin TD, Minister Joespha Madigan, said the new law is really good news for Dublin parents.

She said: “For the first time we will have a law setting a clear expectation for service providers to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the users of their service.

“The system will be overseen by an Online Safety Commissioner. This is really good news for parents in Dublin seeking to protect their children while they benefit from all that digital technology has to offer.”

She said that the Online Safety Act will define categories of harmful online content which could include cyberbullying, material which promotes self-harm or suicide, and material designed to encourage prolonged nutritional deprivation.

The Act is also expected to address a wide range of related issues, from imposing fines to publishing a service’s failure to comply.

COMMUTERS heading south to shop in Dundrum have one less eyesore to look at – a densely littered patch of land below railings at the Dundrum Luas stop has finally been cleared.

A colourful sea of cans, bottles and other waste and rubbish was strewn through the small but heavily littered patch of railed-off land, with the ongoing issue sparking criticism from locals, commuters and visiting shoppers heading down to Dundrum.

It was revealed that the area belonged to the Eir estate, which said it had organised a team to clean the area.

Late last week, a crack team of contractors were spotted, putting in several hours of work to remove a substantial amount of waste, razing weeds and overgrown bushes in the process.

Eir told Dublin Gazette that it has also made contact with a representative of Luas/ Transdev and are meeting to discuss a solution to prevent further litter issues in the future.

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BUSINESS: GYM + COFFEE SCOOPS €5,000 WIN; GOING ON TO NATIONAL AWARDS IN MAY

Athleisure firm runs off with Dublin City Enterprise Award RACHEL D’ARCY

AN INNOVATIVE coffee and clothing brand have been awarded the Dublin City Enterprise Award for 2019.

Athleisure clothing brand business Gym + Coffee took the top prize of €5,000 and will represent the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City at the 21st National Enterprise Awards, which takes place on Wednesday, May 29 in the Mansion House.

Founded by Niall Horgan, Diarmuid McSweeney and Karl Swaine some 26 months ago, the company promotes being physically active and

enjoying new experiences while socialising with friends.

Gym + Coffee have designed a range of women’s and men’s hoodies, leggings, t-shirts and merchandise.

From their base in Rathmines, they already employ 17 people and they are selling both on and offline in Ireland, the UK and USA. The company successfully applied to the LEO Dublin City for grant support to secure additional staffing and to research export markets.

Greg Swift, LEO Dublin City, said: “Gym + Coffee are already a huge success story. The judges were particularly impressed by their

business strategy, the extent of job creation and their success in domestic and export markets.

“The National Enterprise Awards are a great barometer for what LEO Dublin City is doing.

“Every year the standard is getting better and better and we are delighted to have Gym + Coffee representing us in Dublin in May.” Gym + Coffee will be competing against 30 other finalists from every local authority area for a share of the €40,000 prize fund.

Categories this year include Best Export Business, Best Start-Up Business, and Innovation, in addition to eight regional awards.

The Rathmines-based company was praised for its branding and business strategies

CULTURE: COLLEGE CITES ‘HEALTH AND SAFETY’ AS REASON TO END PERFORMANCE

Anger as offensive chants see UCD gig abruptly end RACHEL D’ARCY

A BELFAST Hip-Hop trio who made headlines across Northern Ireland last week for chanting “Brits Out” on stage were pulled off stage during a gig in UCD last week.

The act, known as Kneecap, were performing at the UCD student bar, The Clubhouse, on campus last Thursday as part of a Seachtain Na Gaeilge event.

Prior to the gig, a concerned student of UCD wrote to Dublin Gazette, saying that they had emailed several UCD student union accounts calling for the cancellation of the gig, but had received no response.

The trio, comprising Gaeilgeoir rappers ‘Moglai Bap’, ‘Mo Chara’ and ‘DJ Provai’, recently made headlines for encouraging a crowd in Belfast’s Empire Music Hall to chant “Brits out”.

The incident occurred the day after the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge – Kate Middleton and Prince William – appeared at the same venue.

The email said it was “inappropriate, disrespectful and intimidating” for the trio to be performing at the student bar, days after they had attracted national media attention

for their behaviour in Belfast.

According to reports from gig goers on social media, the band were pulled off stage by UCD bouncers during their s h o w, w h i c h t h o s e in attendance called “pathetic behaviour” from the security.

Donal Fallon wrote on Twitter, saying: “Bouncers in UCD pulled [Kneecap] off during their set.

Pathetic behaviour from the high-vis hardmen, literally manhandling an act who packed the student bar.”

Videos on Instagram from the sold-out gig show bouncers and the band engaging in a confrontation, following the group and the crowd shouting “Tiocfaidh Ar La” and “Up the RA” as the trio were removed from the student bar by security personnel.

The group were advised prior to their performance not to engage in such chants, and to abide

by UCD’s equality and respect policies.

The band were subsequently removed from the venue, prompting a backlash on Twitter from those who were in attendance.

One fan wrote: “Unreal [that Kneecap were removed], what happened to freedom of speech?”

Another, Tommy, said

“

Videos on Instagram from the sold-out gig show bouncers and the band engaging in a confrontation, following the group and the crowd shouting ‘Tiocfaidh Ar La’ and ‘Up the RA’ as the trio were removed from the student bar by security personnel Kneecap recently wrapped up a sold-out tour of Ireland, including a number of dates in the capital.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette about the gig, Barry Murphy, president, UCD Students’ Union, said: “UCD’s Dignity and

Ballymun to Bray bus set for new run

A COUNCILLOR has welcomed the launch of a new bus service from Ballymun to Bray at the end of March.

Dublin City Independent Cllr Noeleen Reilly welcomed the news that Dublin Bus will be introducing a new service from Ballymun to Bray, which will start on March 24.

She said: “This is great news for the area as not only will it be provide additional support for the Number 4 and 13 routes, but Bray is a very popular location and to have a direct bus route there is very welcome.

“Residents are extremely pleased as currently you need to get a number of buses, or a bus and a train out there.

“The frequency of the new service will be every 20 minutes.”

Moore St firm tops the tax defaulter list

The toxic chants of “Tiocfaidh Ar La” and “Up the RA” were defended by many in attendance at the Kneecap gig, with many criticising security staff for ending the performance on health and safety grounds (above)

that Kneecap’s removal from the venue was a “disgrace”.

He wrote: “Absolutely disgrace [sic] the ignorance surrounding Kneecap is unbelievable, when a ‘venue’ in a university can’t understand what an artist is.”

FASTNews

Respect policies, and the Clubhouse health and safety requirements, were discussed with Kneecap in advance of going on stage.

“During the performance, they made several attempts to jump into the crowd, resulting in the crowd surging forward.

“They were warned about this after their second attempt by management, but they ignored it.

“They attempted to jump into the crowd for a third time and the performance was stopped in the interest of health and safety.”

THE latest tax defaulters list, which was published last week, revealed a wide range of companies and individuals which have made it onto Revenue’s tax defaulters list.

A company that provides phone repairs and sells hair products made the highest tax settlement with Revenue, for €1.236 million.

Seces International Trade Ltd, with an address at 5 Moore Street in Dublin 1, made the substantial payment after it was investigated for under-declaration of corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, PRSI and USC.

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Patrick’s

ST PATRICK’S DAY: THIS YEAR’S PARADE SET TO WOW EVERYBODY

DIARY Join a celebration HELP GET PADDY’S DAY GOING WITH MUSIC THE NIGHT BEFORE IF YOU don’t have any plans for St Patrick’s weekend, fear not, as The Workman’s Club has you covered. On Saturday, March 16, to get you revved up for the main celebrations, The Workman’s Club have a night absolutely packed with free music.

Acts playing on the night including 21-year-old producer, singer and rapper Why-Axis, with special guests Vinci and Khakikid, with the sesh continuing on Paddy’s day itself with music from Silverbacks, Odd Morris and Bullet Girl.

All the events are free, with more information available on Workman’s Facebook page.

ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR AT TEELINGS SET TO BE WORTH PORING OVER THE fourth annual St Patrick’s Weekend Craft Fair will take place at the Teelings Whiskey Distillery in Newmarket this Saturday, March 16.

Celebrating the best and most exciting in local craft businesses from around the city, there will be a wide variety of artisan food, drink and craft producers in addition to products from Teelings.

There will also be the return of the Teeling snug bar, which was a huge hit at last year’s craft fair, serving themed cocktails for the big weekend. The event has free entry, with more information available at facebook.com/teelingwhiskeydistillery.

TRY YOUR CUPLA FOCLA SKILLS OVER AT A POP-UP GAELTACHT FOR the weekend that’s in it, why not head along to a pop-up Gaelteacht?

On Friday, March 15, The Bernard Shaw will play host to the latest pop-up gaelteacht event in the capital – just in time for St Patrick’s day. The event caters for Irish language enthusiasts in the capital, taking place in pubs across the city to bring Irish speakers together.

The concept has been trialled and tested across the globe, with pop-up events happening in the likes of New York, London, Tokyo, Vancouver and more.

As part of the St Patrick’s Festival, the event will get under way at 8pm in the iconic southside bar for anyone interested in testing out their cupla focal.

For further information, see stpatricksfestival.ie.

JOIN PHELIM DREW FOR A GREAT GATHERING OF CEOL AGUS CRAIC MAKE your way to the Irish Whiskey Museum on St Patrick’s day, for a night of ceol agus craic with Phelim Drew.

Taking place in the museum’s in-house bar, McDonnell’s, there will be a night of storytelling and Irish music with actor Phelim – the son of legendary Dubliner Ronnie Drew.

Phelim is currently starring in The Cripple of Inishmaan at The Gaiety Theatre. Entry is free, but tickets are required, available from Eventbrite.ie.

of Irish storytelling REBECCA RYAN

THE countdown is officially on for one of the best parades in the city, with thousands from all over Dublin city, county and beyond due to head in for an unforgettable day out on March 17.

St Patrick’s Day Festival Parade 2019, with the theme of ‘Scealaiocht Agus Seanchai – A Celebration of Irish Storytelling’, will weave its way through the streets of the capital from noon this Sunday, March 17.

Two of Ireland’s bestloved comedians, Dubliner Jason Byrne and Deirdre O’Kane, will lead this year’s parade as the Grand Marshals.

Ballinteer man Jason said he was thrilled to be asked to be Grand Marshal. He said: “As a child of 1980s Dublin who went to the parade every year, I’m amazed to be one of this year’s Grand Marshals.

“I’m also amazed that the parade is now actually incredibly good, and whilst I’ll miss the floats of my era – a truck carrying freezing Americans, followed by a fire brigade and a dog – I can’t wait to see

Meet the Grand Marshals: Comedians Deirdre O’Kane and Jason Byrne flanked by festival characters Justine Doswell and Jasmine Cooper. Picture: Maxwell Photography

this year’s mega floats as myself and Dee get to wave at our billions and billions of adoring fans,” said the Ireland’s Got Talent judge.

Deirdre added: “Getting to be a Grand Marshal in this year’s parade has absolutely made my 2019!

“I can’t believe I have to share the lovely car with that other eejit, but I’m putting a brave face on it.

“I’m a huge parade fan and experiencing it from the heart of the spectacle will be an incredible honour.”

After the parade, both Grand Marshals will move to the 3 Arena where they are headliners in this year’s Paddy’s Night in Support of Comic Relief to raise funds for charities tackling homelessness and the refugee crisis.

It has a stellar line-up including Tommy Tiernan, Pat Shortt, Neil Delamere, Mario Rosenstock and many more. Tickets are €39- €45 and are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring said: “Storytelling is part of what we are,

and it is so fitting to have Jason and Deirdre as our Grand Marshals for this year’s parade.

“They are both outgoing entertainers who bring life, fun and our unique Irishness to their vast repertoire of stories”.

Susan Kirby, chief executive of St Patrick’s Festival, added: “As we celebrate a nation of storytellers, we recognise Deirdre and Jason as two of our best, both incredibly articulate and engaging comedic raconteurs.

“The Irish sense of humour and warmth is renowned internationally and we feel that as this year’s Grand Marshals they will represent our country wonderfully.”

If you’re unable to make it to town yourself for the parade of all parades, you can also catch it all on RTE One and the RTE Player.

The five-day St Patrick’s Festival runs from today (March 14) to next Monday, March 18, and will feature a host of fun family experiences, including a three-day festival village at Merrion Square.

For further information, see www. stpatricksfestival.com.

How March 17 became ‘our’ day

DUBLIN’S St Patrick’s Day Parade will draw 500,000 people onto the capital’s streets on Sunday with millions more worldwide watching on TV. This year’s theme is ‘Scealaiocht Agus Seanchai’, celebrating Irish traditional storytelling which is renowned all over the world.

According to legend, St Patrick died in Saul, Downpatrick on March 17, in 461 after bringing Christianity to the then Pagan Irish.

The anniversary of his death was recognised as a religious occasion in Ireland’s legal calendar in 1607 after having been unofficially recognised for years beforehand.

When the Protestant William of Orange

and his wife Mary took the throne jointly in 1689, they started wiping out all traces of Catholicism in Ireland.

In 1695, Parliament in Westminster replaced many Catholic saints’ days (among them March 17) with Protestant ones, which effectively outlawed St Patrick’s Day. The law wasn’t really enforced, and most Irish people took no notice and continued to observe the day.

The first recorded St Patrick’s Day parade in history took place in New York City on March 17, 1762, held by Irish soldiers serving in the British army who marched to Irish music to celebrate their Irish ancestry and fellow soldiers.

However, it wasn’t until 1903 that St Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday

in Ireland, thanks to the enactment of the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903.

It was introduced by an Irish Member of the British Parliament, James O’Mara, who later introduced a law requiring pubs be shut on March 17 after St Patrick’s Day drinking got out of hand. This law was repealed in the 1970s.

The Republic of Ireland didn’t have its first official St Patrick’s Day Parade until 1931, with Dublin at its natural venue.

Since then, the holiday has turned into a fun-filled five-day festival in the capital, boasting an unforgettable atmosphere.

Now labelled ‘the best St Patrick’s Day Parade in the world’, the Dublin parade has vastly improved over the past few years and now has more of a carnival feel to it.

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LOURDES CENTRE REFURBISHED

RINGSEND

Delight as elderly day centre opens

Outrage as swans are killed

RACHEL D’ARCY

LOURDES Day Care Centre on Sean McDermott Street reopened last week after a long and heavily-anticipated refurbishment.

Founded in 1979 by a group of local people, the Lourdes Day Care Centre provides a place for older people in the area to meet and enjoy a hot meal.

Through hard work and fundraising, Dublin City Council agreed to build the centre to help cater for the physical, psychological and social needs of the elderly in the parish.

The refurbishment project, which lasted just under a year, was funded by Dublin’s North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC), and was officially reopened by the Lord Mayor last Friday.

Paddy Murdiff, chair-

man of the Lourdes Day Care Centre, said: “Some 40 years later, the Day Care Centre is embedded in the fabric of the local community and offers a home away from home for many older people and the most vulnerable in the community.

“Combating social isolation, it is a place for people to come together, to have fun, laugh and communicate with other people.”

The refurbishment involved internal alterations as well as a singlestorey extension to incorporate a new sitting room, wet room, locker room and general store.

Speaking at the reopening, Lord Mayor Nial Ring said: “The centre and its staff have operated at the very heart of this community for 40 years and offers

wonderful support to the older people living in the north inner city.

“It is vital that the Government continues to support and invest in such fantastic community initiatives, and I know that the centre, led by the wonderfully kind Bernie Pierce, will continue to provide care, comfort and companionship to those who need it for many years to come.”

Bernie Pierce, manager of Lourdes Day Care Centre, said: “We have waited a long time for this refurbishment to materialise and are delighted to welcome back our members to the new centre.

“The introduction of natural light to rooms and the bigger space will be of huge benefit to our members’ well-being, and to the community at large.”

A noteworthy get-together to help support a great cause THIS group certainly gave a noteworthy performance when they gathered at the Phoenix Park with their disparate skills to help promote an upcoming concert in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation. Co-Orch, the cooperative orchestra, will play Verdi’s Requiem at the Olympia Theatre on April 1, accompanied by singers from Cantari Avondale and Dun Laoghaire Choral Society. Pictured are Sandra Oman, Grace Tallon, David Howes, Robert Daly, Raphaela Mangan and Linda Keating, director of fundraising, Marie Keating Foundation. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster. Picture: Jason Clarke Photography

LOCALS in Ringsend are outraged and saddened over the suspected killing of a number of swans in the area.

One reported an adult swan lying dead and covered in what appeared to be bloody footprints on its body on the footpath of the Iron Bridge, also known as Boland’s Bridge, in the area last Saturday morning.

Many lamented the death of the bird, saying that the swans by the dock – and in other parts of the area – are one of the key focal points of the locality Several locals took to Facebook to claim that they have seen the remains of two other swans that were seemingly killed at the Grand Canal Locks in the week prior, as well as a dead swan potentially covered in blood in a bag near the Treasury in the area.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Jacqueline Gillespie and Giovanni Soave

Pina Borza and Kelly Rossi. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Dina Tibrizi and Graziano Careddu

Denisa Ennis, Pierre Ennis and Concetta Molle

Glitz and glamour at the Italian ball

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HE glitz and glamour was on show at this year’s Club Italiano Irlanda Gala ball as members of the Italian Irish community came together to let their hair down. The night which was hosted in the exclusive surrounds of Clontarf Castle is the most anticipated event in the social calendar.

Simona Toselli, Elisa Caringi and Stella Aprile

Maria Borza and Giula Marcella

Davide and Romina Tersigni

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COURTS

PROTEST : THOUSANDS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE CRISIS

‘Recognise housing as our human right’ Court hears man threatened former partner on day he came out of prison

A MAN who was jailed for twice attacking his former partner threatened her over the phone on the day he was released from prison, a court has heard.

John Paul Gantley (35), of The Coombe, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of assault causing harm on May 20 and 24, 2017.

Judge Cormac Quinn sentenced Gantley on July 31 last to three years’ imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended for a period of two years, during which he was ordered not to make any contact with the victim.

Garda Sergeant Deirdre Connolly told Eoin Lawlor BL, prosecuting, that Gantley was released from custody on November 26 last and on the date of his release, his former partner received texts from him asking to see his daughter.

‘Going to cause murder’ Gantley called her and said that if he did not see his daughter, he was “going to cause murder” and began to shout aggressively. He was later stopped at her place of work by security staff who he threatened while intoxicated.

On February 19 last, he was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for breaking a protection order.

Gantley told Karl Monaghan BL, defending, that he denied sending texts and making phone calls to his former partner in November. Gantley told the court that he “can’t use a phone, a smartphone, the internet”.

At a previous sentence hearing, the court heard that on May 20, 2017 Gantley texted his former partner and said he wanted to see her. She refused and he arrived at her house that evening.

Their daughter saw Gantley pin her mother against the wall while holding her by the throat and hitting her in the face.

Gantley took a knife from the kitchen and waved it around in the air, resulting in his former partner being cut on her forearm.

A few days later, Gantley again went to his former partner’s house and followed her out onto the street.

He hit her in the face with his hand while holding a sharp object, which also cut her face.

The woman said in her victim impact statement that she was “always on the edge of fear of John Paul” and that she was “fearful of the day he is released”.

Defence counsel said that Gantley had said “he would leave her alone for the rest of her life”.

Judge Quinn elected not to reactivate the suspended portion of the sentence.

He said that the final 12 months of the sentence would be suspended for a further two years and ordered that Gantley not make contact with the injured party for that period.

PADRAIG CONLON

THOUSANDS of protestors took to the city centre streets last weekend demanding the Government recognise housing as a human right.

The march last Saturday, March 9 – which was organised by the National Homeless and Housing Coalition (NHCC) – started from three separate points: The GPO, City Hall and the Housing Agency on Mount Street, drawing an estimated crowd of 4,000 people.

The NHCC is a group of approximately 50 community organisations, such as the Union of Students in Ireland, the National Women’s Council, the Irish Traveller Movement, SIPTU and Forsa unions, and various homeless charities.

It’s also part of the Raise the Roof collective, which is demanding the creation of a legal right to housing in Ireland and is supported by trade unions such as the Irish Congress of Trade Unions as well as political parties and community groups.

Both the Homeless and Housing Coalition and Raise the Roof are also calling on the Government to declare the housing crisis a national emergency, put an end to evictions, and to build 10,000 social housing units a year.

The march lasted for more than an hour, beginning from the GPO at 2.15pm and moving towards O’Connell Bridge, where marchers crossed the Liffey before going back onto the northside and moving down the quays to the Custom House.

Here, the crowd stopped, and targeted Housing Minister Eoughan Murphy and An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar with chants of

Some of the thousands of protestors marching along the quays last weekend

“Murphy Must Go” and “Leo, Leo, Leo; Out! Out! Out!” respectively, before the march proceeded to Samuel Becket Bridge where it joined with other marches.

Following the meeting of the three marches, Cllr Tina McVeigh (PBP), one of the march organisers, addressed the crowd.

She said: “The housing crisis is reaching into all areas and all sectors of our society, not just those who are being forced into homelessness.

“This crisis now affects us all, not just those who are forced into homelessness or those teetering on the edge of an unaffordable rental market. “[Minister] Murphy and this Government twists and turns

and manipulates figures.”

Inner City Helping Homeless chief executive Anthony Flynn, who also organised the march, told Dublin Gazette what the march aimed to achieve and highlight.

He said: “What we’re trying to do is rally people and make them fully aware of what is going on in this city.

“We’re also trying to build into the [national housing demonstration on] May 11 protest – which is going to be absolutely massive – we’re asking people to come from all over the country and join us in Dublin.

“We have to send a clear message to the Government that we’re no longer going to accept

the high rents that are being charged.

“We’re looking at a landlord state at the moment, and we’ve an over-reliance on the private sector to fix the social problem.”

He added: “We haven’t got enough social or affordable housing being built in the city; it’s a landlords’ game here at the moment.

“The Government must legislate for security of tenure, real rent control and affordable rents, like Berlin did this week.

“Housing must be made a Constitutional right. This is a crisis that is not going away, and both councils and the Government alike must now listen to the will of the people,” said Flynn.

Ilac Centre bags itself a top accreditation award RACHEL D’ARCY

THE Ilac Centre, Dublin’s oldest shopping centre, has now become Ireland’s first centre to achieve ISO accreditation for its health, safety and environmental management.

Creating the safest possible environment for centre employees, shoppers and visitors is the motivation behind the new work practices and operational procedures, according to the centre’s operations man-

ager, Richard Corry.

He said: “For our tenants, their employees, and everyone who visits the Ilac Centre, it is important to manage and reduce risk, creating better, safer conditions in which to better serve shoppers.”

The ISO standards on occupational health and safety and environmental management help industries create and maintain a safer working environment.

Fire safety procedures, workplace risk

assessments, and strict safety practices and security processes are evaluated as part of the award.

The new operational standards were spearheaded by commercial property managers, Aramark Property, which manages the popular Henry Street centre on behalf of joint owners, Irish Life and Hammerson.

The Ilac Centre offers 85 retail and catering units, as well as housing the main city library in its busy city centre location.

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SOCIETY: NEW INITIATIVE SEEKS 1,000 FEMALE LEADERS TO SPEAK TO SCHOOLCHILDREN

Could you join 999 other women to help inspire students?

PADRAIG CONLON

A NEW initiative is looking for successful women all across Dublin to help inspire young students from disadvantaged areas.

Inspiring the Future Ireland (ITFI), an initiative run by South Dublin County Partnership, launched its ‘Inspiring Women’ campaign last Friday, March 8, at The Foundry at Google to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The campaign was launched via a career speed-networking event where 250 young women heard from 25 female leaders in business, education, science and the arts.

Inspiring Women seeks 1,000 successful female professionals all over the city to give one hour of their time to speak to schoolchildren from disadvantaged areas about their career, challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered, and how young people can achieve their dream job.

A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development suggests increasing interactions between young women and successful female professionals working in a wide variety of jobs.

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone, who was keynote speaker, spoke of the importance of the initiative.

She said: “I believe it is vitally important for young girls who are considering any career to have female

role models in their chosen fields.

“Representation is key to success – you need to be able to see yourself in those roles you are aspiring towards.

“I believe this can be achieved through building such relationships as we are here to establish and creating positive networks between young women and professional female role models as envisioned by the Inspiring Women programme.”

Fionnuala Meehan, head of Google

Ireland, said role models are “critical to enabling the aspirations of young people and challenging preconceived perceptions”.

She said: “By meeting leading professional females in person, it is hoped that career success is not an abstract notion to young girls, but instead something that is very much achievable with the right mindset.”

Volunteers interested in participating in Inspiring Women can sign up via www.inspiringthefuture.ie.

EXCLUSIVE: BRAVE CREW JOIN HALLOWED LIST OF HEROES AND VICTIMS LOST AT SEA

Memorial to R116 Coast Guard heroes installed in Skerries SYLVIA POWNALL

A PLAQUE in memory of the Rescue 116 Coast Guard crew killed in a helicopter crash two years ago has been installed in Skerries.

The tribute to heroes Ciaran Smith, Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy and Paul Ormsby now joins the names of 260 others on the seaside town’s Pole Sea Memorial.

The climbable commemorative sculpture is in memory of those lost at sea off the Skerries coast and the R116 crew flew overhead when it was first unveiled in 2013.

The project is driven by artist and sculptor Shane Holland, who installed the plaque to the Coast Guard crew last weekend, ahead of the second anniversary of the tragedy this Thursday, March 14.

He told Dublin Gazette: “R116 and the RNLI and all the marine services were at the opening; they would have always been looking over the waters off Skerries and north Dublin. They were a big part of our life.

“The crew would have been very familiar with the area and we were all so shocked by the Mayo tragedy, especially with Ciaran being from Oldtown.

“His pals say he used to make them fly over his house to let his family

know they were back safe.”

All four crew aboard the Sikorsky S-92 were killed when it crashed into the sea while supporting a rescue mission off the Mayo coast in the early hours of March 14, 2017.

The bodies of pilots Dara Fitzpatrick, from Kilternan in south Dublin, and Mark Duffy, from Wicklow, were later recovered. Dad-ofthree Ciaran and fellow winchman Paul Ormsby from Ballyfermot remain lost at sea.

Shane contacted Ciaran’s wife Martina and his family through Wild Geese GAA Club and they insisted that every member of the crew must be mentioned on the plaque.

Fallen heroes It reads: “Ciaran Smith of Oldtown, Co Dublin, Capt Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt Mark Duffy and Paul Ormsby. 14 March 2017.

Lost their lives in the line of duty onboard Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 at Blackrock, Co Mayo.”

Known locally as ‘the totem pole’, the sea memorial has been used as a viewing platform by the Coast Guard and was part of key life-saving equipment to help rescue people from stricken ships.

It fell into disrepair and was removed but was reinstated with the support of Fingal County Council fol-

The Rescue R116 Coast Guard crew heroes (clockwise from top left): Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciaran Smith

lowing a community campaign led by Shane.

The pole now bears 265 plates – a register of ships, fishermen, U-boats, sailors, swimmers, rescuers and wartime casualties from 12 nations.

Shane said: “It was a big project to get off the ground and it started after local fishermen were lost at sea in 2011.

“This covers everything from the 1700s through

the big storm of the 1860s.

It’s incredible what our research uncovered.”

There will be no official unveiling of the R116 plaque, because Shane felt it would have been unfair to the families to subject them to a public ceremony.

He said: “We were aware that it was still very raw with the families. We didn’t want to put them under pressure to be the centre of attention.

“We just wanted it there so people can pay their respects on March 14 in whatever way they see fit.”

Shane thanked Fingal County Council for their support and in particular Cllrs Cathal Boland and Brian Dennehy, and Labour TD Brendan Ryan.

To donate or find out more about Skerries Sea Pole Memorial, see its Facebook page.

The Pole Sea Memorial in Skerries, known locally as ‘the totem pole’, where the plaque joins many others commemorating lives lost at sea

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Claire Byrne and Gerry Scollan

Lorraine Corrigan and Mary Stone

Dara Meaney and Tara Farrell

Adi Roche and Ali Hewson

Adi Roche, Raisa Carolan, Ryan Turbridy and Anna Gabriel Catriona Kelly and Noel Kelly. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Doireann Garrihy and Noel Kelly

Irish stars are out in force for Liz and Noel’s Chernobyl lunch C

Fiona Butler, Mary Rose Mullin and Niki O’Reilly

Louise and Marita Cosgrave

LAIRE Byrne and Ryan Tubridy were among the Irish stars who stepped out last week to show their support for Liz and Noel’s Chernobyl lunch.

The event at the Intercontinental

Hotel was hosted by Chernobyl Children International (CCI) Board Directors Liz O’Donnell (RSA Chairperson) and Noel Kelly (Businessman, Talent Manager) – who have played a pivotal role in supporting the charity to reach its goals for

the past fifteen years. Each year the event is supported by Ireland’s much loved stars, as well as the full voluntary Board of Directors of CCI, which is chaired by Peter Lacy and includes Ali Hewson, as well Chernobyl survivor Julie Shynkarenka.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Andy McFadden Jillian Bolger and Sybil Mulcahy

Michelle Darmody, Kristin Jensen and Caroline Hennessy. Pictures: Paul Sherwood

Megan Virgo and Niamh Devereux

Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards Announced

T Kyle Barnett and James Kavanagh

HE Irish Food Writers’ Guild announced the winners of their 2019 Food Awards at a lunch ceremony in Glovers Alley last week and the focus was truly on celebrating producers from the entire island of Ireland. Now in their 25th year, the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards celebrate indigenous food producers and

Aoife Carrigy, Sharon Hearne Smith and Ali Dunworth

organisations who help to maintain Ireland’s outstanding reputation in food and drink.

This year, three producers from Northern Ireland and five from counties including Cork, Louth and Dublin were selected for an award, demonstrating the all-island approach that, as a nation, we take to food production, supply and quality standards.

Darina Allen and Peter Hannan

Roz Crowley and Aoife McElwain

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Pauline urges all to organise an event to help homeless FAT H E R T E D s ta r Pauline McLynn is encouraging Dubliners to get behind an initiative to raise funds to prevent family homelessness.

The comedian has teamed up with Focus Ire l a n d to l a u n c h Ireland’s Great Get Together which is now in its second year.

Movie Nights, tea parties, sing-songs, c h i l d re n’s eve n t s, yoga sessions, hikes, dinner gatherings, d ay t r i p s, B B Q ’s, sports club events, picnics, coffee mornings and book clubs are just some of the ideas that you can use to raise these vital funds to help Focus Ireland’s work.

Pa u l i n e Mc Ly n n said people can make a powerful contribution to combat homelessness.

“I absolutely love gatherings of friends and family - it’s an important ritual in all our busy schedules to bring people together to chat and have a bit of fun.

“The strength of Ireland’s Great Get Together is that, while you’re having fun and

connecting you can also make a powerful contribution against homelessness.”

She added: “I am really concerned - and shocked - by the awful crisis of homelessness in our country.

“It’s heart-breaking to see how this crisis has escalated with so many families being forced into homelessness by spiralling rents or by an unexpected life event such as ill health, relationship breakdown or financial difficulties.

“I think our society has always been a caring nation and I believe people will respond wholeheartedly to this fantastic idea, and host great get togethers nationwide.”

Focus Ireland said they need this support more than ever as a record total of nearly 1 0 , 0 0 0 p e o p l e a re homeless in Ireland, and shockingly nearly 4,000 of them are children.

To register your event, visit www.focusireland.ie to download a host pack and find some great ideas for your get together.

Pauline McLynn, star of legendary comedy, Father Ted, teamed up with Focus Ireland’s CEO Pat Dennigan to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together.

Picture: Chris Bellew/ Fennell Photography

DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

Patrick Nelis

Meeting Patrick A journey from Tyrone to Tallaght turns into a love affair with Dublin I’M originally from Clady in Tyrone and I have been living in Tallaght for the last four years.

I love living in Dublin as there’s always loads to do.

I don’t think I could live in the country again, it’s too quiet!

Before moving to Dublin I lived in Meath for 10 years.

My big passion would be Gaelic football, it’s always been a massive part of my life.

I played for my local club at home and then I played with Kilmainham in Meath.

After I got sent off a few times in 2009 the Meath County Board chairman at that time said to me “why don’t you take up the refereeing?”

I told him I’d do a better job than half of them out there!

I’ve been a referee for a decade now and I still love it, it’s a good way of staying involved in football.

My other big passion would only going to get worse. be housing activism.

The tenants contact us with A few years ago I success- any issues they are dealing with fully fought an unfair eviction and if we can help them, we’ll against my own landlord and it help them or client guide them. was that experience that made If we can take the case we’ll me want to try and help other take it, sometimes it’s impospeople in what can be a terrisible with the amount of fying situation. cases we’re getting I started advoin, we are a supA few years ca t i n g fo r a n d port group. ago I successfully supporting tenI’m proud to fought an unfair eviction ants in cases against my own landlord and it say I’ve taken with both landwas that experience that made hundreds of lords and the cases against we want to try and help other RTB (Residenlandlords and people in what can be a won nearly all t i a l Te n a n c i e s terrifying situation.

Board). of them.

After winning many I give it everything of these cases too I set up a because I feel so strongly group in Tallaght called Dublin about protecting people from South West Housing Action. homelessness.

We have been very busy, You hear a lot of people talkthere are so many people in ing about how bad the homeless our community who have the crisis is, posting stuff on social threat of eviction hanging over media, yet do absolutely nothing. them, it’s frightening and it’s If they feel so strongly why

don’t they do something to help? Talk is easy.

In this day and age nobody should be sleeping on the streets.

It also makes me so angry when I hear the ignorance of some people who say that “oh these people on the streets or without a home are druggies, alcoholics, it’s their fault.”

Most of our homeless here in Dublin do not have addictions and for the people that do there should be 24 hour services to help them.

Everyone is only one pay cheque away from the street.

Dublin is a great city and I really like Dublin people…apart from when it comes to football!

I’m hoping Tyrone can get revenge for our All Ireland Final defeat to the Dubs last year.

I think we will. Somebody is going to beat them and I reckon it’s going to be Tyrone…

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THE BIG KNIT IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER

BRENDAN Courtney and his mother Nuala helped launch Big Knit 2019 with Age Action and innocent drinks recently. Knitters around the country are asked to help knit little hats to raise funds for Age Action by July 31. For every hat received by Innocent, 30c is donated to Age Action. Hats can be sent to The Big Knit 2019, Innocent drinks, Fruit Towers, 2 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4 or dropped into any of Age Action’s shops or offices in Dublin. Picture: Mark Stedman

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GOINGOUTOUT

Posthumous Celebration for quiet star Conor Walsh

PICK WEEK OF THE

MARCH 19 + 20 (TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) Drake @ 3Arena, €76+ One of the hottest names in hip-hop brings his ‘Assassination Vacation Tour’ tour to the 3Arena. Fellow Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter Tory Lanez will support Drake.

MARCH 14 (THURSDAY)

A Smyth @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11.80 No Audio Dialogue @ The Grand Social, €12 Night Lovell @ The Academy, €20

MARCH 15 (FRIDAY)

Nicki Minaj @ 3Arena, €69+ Marmite popstar Nicki Minaj is an unforgettable experience whatever your feelings on her boisterous, in-your-face style. That’s what makes her gigs so memorable...

FEET @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 SYNK @ The Grand Social, free Pogueology @ The Academy, €15 Saba @ The Academy, €20

MARCH 16 (SATURDAY)

Aslan @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out The Riptide Movement @ Whelan’s, €25 Modesto @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Breathe @ The Academy, €30 D Block Europe @ The Academy, €17

MARCH 17 (SUNDAY)

CONOR WALSH - a Mayo man who operated with huge niche acclaim on the periphery of a Dublin music scene almost too boisterous to fully grasp his appeal - is to get a posthumous album release of music recovered from his laptop.

Walsh was a country boy besotted with open space and fishing, but was making an unlikely breakthrough into the heart of the Dublin music scene a few years ago. He suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack at the age of 36 whilst at home cooking with his family.

His debut EP, ‘The Front’ had been accompanied by shows at a number of major Irish festivals.

Friends of Walsh - many of whom have gone on to be influential in Irish music in their own right - had an inkling that he was working on something a bit special in his isolated Mayo farmhouse.

This writer was lucky enough to catch Walsh live several times. His style wasn’t so much that of hooking a room from the first, but one of languid visuals and beautifully slow-building melodies, somehow evoking meaning with little more than a keyboard in the corner of captivated rooms.

Conor’s audiences were in the low hundreds, normally, though he had the

Dodie @ Vicar Street, €27

MARCH 18 (MONDAY)

Dodie @ Vicar Street, €27 Smokeasac @ The Academy, €15

MARCH 19 (TUESDAY)

Anderson .Paak @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out UFO @ The Academy, €28 Dr John Cooper Clarke @ Vicar Street, €36+ Loksi @ The Academy, €16

MARCH 20 (WEDNESDAY)

Anderson .Paak @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out FORQ @ Whelan’s, €12 Touts @ The Academy, €8 Derry band Touts have been making a splash talking a great deal of sense about their Brexit concerns recently. Their brittle punk tracks are pretty special, too.

Robbie stands up to Lennon but is undermined

by Carol

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ability to quieten a lively Friday night bar in a couple of songs as, one-by-one, his gentle music drew people in. It’s easy to be mistyeyed and nostalgic towards people once they’re gone, but it was clear from the off the Walsh was going to be something big. Critics were already purring.

A couple of years before the release of ‘The Front’,

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CASS pushes Robbie to his limits. Things

he sent me an early demo of one of the songs from the EP, a gentle, soulful melody that he insisted it was fine to preview for a small blog project. It was, in effect, a soft-launch single. I pointed out to Conor that he could probably launch a new track to far more acclaim, but to him it wasn’t really about that: he liked the project, and that was enough.

In some sense, ‘The Lucid’, the posthumous release, will be a strange record. No one’s completely sure it is quite what Walsh intended. It’s been

get heated and Carol insists Robbie apologise to Cass, but Robbie digs himself a bigger hole.

To add to it, Robbie feels undermined when Carol threatens to intervene with Ritchie and is annoyed when Carol steps.

Elsewhere, Orla gets a scan and is shocked by the results.

Orla and Wayne are distracted this week

pulled together from a larger collection of finished tracks found after a friend eventually guessed an obscure fishing-term used as his laptop password.

The album has been worked on solely by people close to Walsh, however, so under the circumstances, it’s the best that can be done.

While a very different kind of artist, the circumstances of the release are reminiscent of Mic Christopher, close friend of The Frames, who slipped to his death down a stairway on tour, whilst on the brink of

the mainstream.

Walsh will never know this album came to be, of course, but those who knew him best insist it’s what he would have wanted. As a tribute, the tentrack release is a great way to remember the man three years after he passed.

The Conor Walsh album ‘The Lucid’ will be released with a party at The Sugar Club, Dublin on March 15, as well as in his native Swinford, County Mayo on March 16.

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and fail to realise that Junior might be poorly.

Sash feels the pressure to start dating again. And Sash is concerned by Charlotte’s partying since her split with Oisin. Will she be able to handle herself?.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | WRESTLING WITH PROBLEMS IN FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY

Lots to get to grips with here SHANE DILLON

trust this ‘cheat’ on tv to provide a fascinating show

THERE’S nothing better than a new series to kick off on a Bank Holiday Monday, and Virgin Media One have most certainly delivered.

This coming Monday sees the start of CHEAT, a psychological adventure billed as a ‘gripping thriller that explores how far we’re prepared to go to stand up for what we believe is right’.

Running for four nights – from Monday March 18 with the finale on Thursday 21 – the series centres around Dr Leah Dale, played by award-winning actress Katherine Kelly, a lecturer inspiring some of the brightest minds.

After an undergraduate, Rose Vaughan (Molly Windsor), submits an essay that’s suspiciously top grade, Leah calls her out - and what seems like an open and shut case soon spirals out of control.

Leah becomes consumed with exposing Rose as a cheat, causing tension at home and in her career. Soon before long, Rose pursues a course of retaliation against her professor, before a devestating development causes tension for both women, and their home lives.

With a number of twists and turns, the series (directed by Louise Hooper) is packed full of startling twists and turns along the way.

‘A satisfying watch’ Katherine Kelly, who plays Dr Leah Dale, says that she believes CHEAT is a satisfying watch, and that the scripts were some of the best she’d read.

“It had been a long time since I’d read such a page turner. Gaby Hull [writer of the series] is a great storyteller. CHEAT has all the hallmarks of a good thriller, but the twists and turns don’t land where you expect them.”

Speaking about how the series came to fruition, writer Gaby Hull said that cheating proved to be an interesting way to enter a story: “On a personal level, I have friends and family who are academics.

“One of them told me about this incident when they were sure this person was cheating, but they couldn’t do anything about it because ghost-writing services are so sophisticated. There’s no definite way of proving they cheated. It just struck me as a very interesting way into a story.”

Hull says she wanted the audience to be kept in suspense throughout the four part series: “It’s a psychological thriller so we wanted it to be an exciting story with suspense. But we also wanted it to be a relationship drama which explores themes of family and love, and in the way which our closest relationships form and deform our characters and personalities and who we are.”

CHEAT will air on Virgin Media One from Monday, March 18 until Wednesday 20 March at 10pm, with the final episode airing at 9pm on Thursday March 21.

DODGING pretty atrocious weather in London last weekend, and looking to dry out for a couple of hours, I found myself holed up in a cinema off Soho with a cheap ticket for Fighting with my Family (Cert 15A, 108 mins).

An elevator pitch might sum it up as: “A family of wrestlers learn that the hardest people to fight are each other”, but hey, any port in a storm, and despite it being about a pet peeve – wrestling – there was something enjoyable about the film.

That largely came down to its fun cast, with some pretty solid turns from the always great Nick Frost and Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn popping up with some seemingly improvised zingers, and a small but important cameo role by The Rock, as himself.

However, the film rests very firmly on the shoulders of Florence Pugh, as Saraya ‘Paige’ Bevis, part of a small wrestling family that includes mum (Headey) and dad (Frost), but also her wrestlingmad brother, Zak (Jack Lowden).

The family’s collective passion for WWE wrestling is at the heart of their lives based around wrestling in and around Norwich, until opportunity knocks (or should I say grapples), with the kids heading down to a minor league WWE casting for new talent in London, bumping into The Rock in the process.

To everyone’s surprise, including Saraya’s, she makes it through and is off to the big time (or at least the WWE training camp) in America, leaving a devastated Zak behind.

Her surprise start on the road to WWE glory in the States sees Saraya struggle, as she can’t connect with the other

would-be pro-wrestlers at the boot camp, freezes under pressure, and just doesn’t feel cut out for the big time.

Meanwhile, her shot at success has opened up a big rift with an utterly dejected Zak, while their parents also bungle what they should be doing as both of their kids struggle for very different reasons.

It’s very clear, very quickly, that Saraya’s biggest fights are to get her confidence back, make peace with her brother, and that she has to get to grips with doing her very best for her whole family ...

Of course, there’s a bit more to it all than that, as the film has a lot of ground to cover, contrasting some very different settings between working-class fringe lifestyles in Norwich and OTT wrestling mania in Florida, in this slightly period piece set just a few years back.

Documentary There’s a reason it’s set slightly in the past – it’s all based on a genuinely true story, built on the tale in a documentary released some years ago, so much so that The Rock’s role isn’t just a marketing ploy, but echoes his real-life relevance to the story.

Perhaps that’s why I couldn’t help liking the film, finding something with genuine heart at its core, despite the film’s occasional flaws.

Pugh is excellent throughout, ably matched by Lowden, while writer Stephen Merchant keeps things quirky but grounded.

Some underwhelming marketing hasn’t done the film many favours, but you shouldn’t need a tempest outside to drive you in to get to grips with this surprisingly solid film.

Verdict: 7/10

Like the rest of their family, these wrestling siblings love wrestling – but when fame and success come knocking for just one of them, tensions start developing ...

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Navigate your way to a brighter day THE internet can be a worrisome place, but sometimes, there’s something wholesome that can come along to warm your cold heart.

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Created by New York based artist Nathan W Pyle, the account has racked up over 600,000 followers since it was started on Valentine’s Day this year.

The aliens are pictured in a number of scenarios, from adopting their first cat to learning all about how to blow bubbles.

If you have Instagram, it’s definitely worth a follow. If not, visit Instagram.com/nathanwpylestrangeplanet to brighten up your day.

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Snowball gets on well with other dogs, but prefers gentle companions. She would love to be adopted by someone who will bring her on daily walks and give her plenty of TLC. Our Training

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If you have room in your heart and home for Snowball 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_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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Magee 1866 and Lough Eske bring Donegal to Dublin TWO OF Donegal’s well-loved and recognised brands, Magee 1866 tweed and Lough Eske Castle hotel, come together to bring the best of the county to Dublin. The event took place in the Magee shop on South Anne Street. Guests were invited to come along and sample Donegal’s delights and have a chance to see Magee 1866’s new Spring Summer collection first hand.

Magee 1866 and Lough Eske Castle will be working closely together on their new “Made to Measure” tailoring service. Magee 1866 will send out a tailor to guests who wish to get measured for a suit from the comfort of their own bedroom.

The suit will then be sent directly to the person 6 weeks later once it has been carefully designed and crafted by Magee.

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Viviscal’s panel of Irish hair health experts share top tips VIVISCAL’S panel of Irish hair experts took over Hillary’s Salon in Ranelagh to share their knowledge and understanding of the key to healthy hair. Renowned hair stylist, Hillary O’Reilly, trusted nutritionist, Sarah Keogh, and pioneering trichologist, Carol Johnson, offered each guest advice on how to keep their hair health in check today and beyond.

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FOOD&DRINK

MORSELS OF NEWS IN THE CAPITAL

ST PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: TRADITIONAL BROWN SODA BREAD

A generational tradition which has never lost its charm REBECCA RYAN

TO celebrate St Patrick’s Day, here is a recipe for a delicious, easy and healthy traditional brown soda bread from Bord Bia. Ingredients • 250g wholemeal flour • 200g plain white flour • 1 teasp. bread soda, sieved • 1 teasp. salt • 1 egg • 350ml buttermilk, approx.

• 1 teasp. Honey Optional Topping: • 1 tablesp. sesame seeds or pinhead porridge oats.

TO COOK • Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C (400°F).

Mix the flour, bread soda and salt together in a bowl. Combine the egg with the buttermilk and honey then mix into the flour.

Add a little more buttermilk if the mixture is dry – it should be a soft dough. Then pour the lot into a lightly oiled loaf tin.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds or porridge oats over the top of the loaf if using.

Bake for 45-50 minutes. To know when it is cooked simply tap the bottom of the loaf – it will sound hollow when it is fully cooked. Remove from the tin and wrap in a clean tea towel while cooling. This will keep the crust soft.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving: Protein: 7.2g; Carbohydrates: 32.4g Fat: 1.5g; Iron: 1.5g; Energy: 180 kcal

WEEBites A tortilla snack full on Mexican flavour Viva Los Muchos!

While in Coppers one night, Mr. Tayto met a Mexican Señorita. After a steamy encounter, they created Tayto Muchos! – well that’s the rumour anyway.

Tayto Muchos are a unique crispy and light folded tortilla snack with full on Mexican flavour. There are three flavours; Smokey Chilli Chicken, Nacho Cheese and Sour Cream & Onion.

Delicious and packed full of flavour is how I would describe them. The 180g packs are perfect for sharing… or having more for yourself. And sure, why not add some guacamole, salsa, fresh lime to top it off.

RSP is €2.89. On promotion across most retailers for €2 this March.

Domino’s launches GPS delivery DOMINO’S have launched a GPS delivery tracking in Ireland and it’s very handy.

When I ordered the pizza, I got an email with a link to follow the whereabouts of my pizza from baking, to going out to delivery right up to my front door, which is pretty cool.

The pizzamaker’s Head of Operations Development Jason Prescott said: “We know what our customers want and tracking their pizzas from the oven to their door is our latest invention to satisfy our pizza loving fans.”

For more information and to find your nearest store visit www.dominos.ie.

CRAFTBEERCORNER

A place to escape the

Dingle Dark Star - Strong Ale Porterhouse Brewing Co

city’s hustle and bustle

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

JUST Serving stout for almost 200 years, the Duke could probably feel somewhat aggrieved that other pubs in close proximity seem to have stolen a bit more of the limelight. I suspect though, that’s just how they like it. The starting point for Dublin’s literary pub crawl, this is a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre, maybe what appealed to that literary crowd. Its history and appeal isn’t just literary related.

A handy location, many of Charles Stewart Parnell’s followers used to frequent the bar before, at the turn of the 20th century, the Kiernans from Longford bought the pub. Kitty Kiernan went on to be engaged to Michael Collins. The pint is less rebellious with smooth texture and decent flavour. It does, however, run out of cream towards the end, stripping it of a higher rating.

The Duke, 9 Duke Street, Dublin @guinnessadvisor

THIS strong ale will set your taste buds alight and many people will pick up on different taste sensations. This smooth, dark powerhouse comes with the 12% abv, so it is perfect for a night cap.

Dingle Dark Star ale is aged in Dingle Whiskey barrels and one can pick up on a variety of tastes such as liquorice, whiskey, raisins and dark chocolate. It is a smooth, velvety drink that is best drunk by a fire on a chilly night. Dingle Dark Star ale was brewed to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Porterhouse.

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TRAVEL

Race to Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa this Easter WHETHER you’re a racing fan or a spa devotee Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa has a seasonal package to suit you this Easter.

The hotel has teamed up with Fairyhouse Racecourse for the Grand National festival with a package from Sunday, April 21 to Tuesday, April 23.

Enjoy B&B and two tickets to one day of the racing festival from just €175 for two – with the Seoid Spa the perfect place to prep for the Most Stylish Lady competition.

If you’re not into the geegees then you can indulge in an overnight stay, with bottle of Prosecco on arrival, a spa treatment and breakfast, from €155 for a double room.

Families are also catered for with two packages which include entry to either Tayto Park or Dublin Zoo and an overnight stay in a deluxe family room.

To book visit www.dunboynecastlehotel. com or contact 01 8013500.

Sail to New York on the world’s grandest ocean liner this summer CUNARD’S Queen Mary 2 - known as the world’s grandest ocean liner - will set sail from Liverpool for New York City, stopping at Iceland and Canada on the way. This is a one-off sailing making it one of the most exclusive cruise dates in the calendar Planet Cruise (www.planetcruise.com) offers a 12-night fly cruise on board from just £1,549pp (€1,799) departing July 16, and an option to add a three-night New York hotel stay for an extra €500 per person.

The cruise includes return flights to Manchester (coach transfer to Liverpool to be confirmed), overnight onboard in Reykjavik, plus up to $520pp free onboard spend on Grills Suites.

DOMESTIC BREAKS | GREAT DEALS FOR A ST PATRICK’S DAY HOLIDAY

Get the feile good factor SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor IF you fancy a last-minute quick escape this St Patrick’s weekend then why not swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a more relaxed a pproach to our wonderful national holiday.

You won’t find better than the beautifully restored 18th century Faithlegg House.

The manor house located in the lush green countryside of County Waterford is offering a themed break with plenty of ceol, craic and the best of Irish food served up in its award-winning Roseville Rooms.

Breathe in the fresh country air with a walk in the woodlands, take in a round of golf, spend an afternoon curled up with a good book before a meal in the AA rosette winning restaurant.

St Patrick’s weekend breaks start from €229 which includes

overnight stay in one of the classic bedrooms, evening meal, light entertainment in the Aylward Lounge and breakfast (www.faithlegg.com).

Alternatively you can catch up in Kilkenny with Tradfest 2019 and Irish whiskey tasting at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel.

The lively Marble City looks set to be taken over by live street performances from big names including Altan and Cry Monster Cry. Plus there are trad music workshops and music trails throughout the weekend for any music lover to enjoy.

The four-star Kilkenny Hibernian boutique hotel is right in the centre of the cultural and entertainment district and is a founding member of the Kilkenny Whiskey Guild, with 60 Irish whiskeys on offer at the Hibernian Bar. The two-night St Patrick’s weekend escape starts from €270 and includes bed and breakfast, dinner for two and a

whiskey tasting session (www. k i l ke n ny h i b e r n i a n h o te l . com).

If you’re strictly five-star then you don’t have to go far to discover the opulent luxury of The K Club in Straffan, County Kildare.

The golf and spa resort is firmly anchored in old-school Irish hospitality in a relaxed and unfussy way – the perfect haven for an alternative St Patrick’s Day. Spend St Patrick’s Day in Irish country house style with a two-night stay with a full Irish

breakfast each morning in the River Room restaurant, a four course dining experience in the Byerley Turk Restaurant using the best of local Irish produce on one evening.

As a part your stay enjoy a wine cellar tour with chief sommelier Lisa O’Doherty discovering the incredibly unique and special wine collection at The K Club, or master the recipe for the ideal Irish coffee with a demonstration in the Vintage Crop Bar. Prices start from €299 per night (www.kclub.ie).

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Latest stats show a rise in electric vehicles’ use OFFICIAL statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), show that the total new electric car registrations for the month of February have shown a significant increase, with 330 such vehicles registered in

The Nissan Qashqai’s sleek exterior is matched by an impressive finish – and a range of features that truly make it terrific value for money, too

comparison to just 72

Redefining SUV driving with the Nissan Qashqai

formance of the rest of

DECLAN GLYNN

the car market tells a

STUNNING looks, sophisticated design and efficient aerodynamics combine gracefully in the shape of the Nissan Qashqai – consistently, one of Ireland’s top-selling cars.

The Nissan Qashqai is the family hatchback that thinks it’s an SUV. Nissan’s engineers managed to blend the qualities of both vehicle types to produce a brilliantly well-rounded product, and created the ‘crossover’ segment in the process.

The original Nissan Qashqai was surprisingly fun to drive, and the latest model builds on that, but takes a more mature approach, ensuring a more ‘premium’ feel.

Levels of noise and vibration in the cabin have been vastly improved, with much less sound from the road and engine making its way inside, particularly on the motorway.

One thing is for certain: the second-generation Nissan Qashqai looks far more upmarket than the original model.

The overall shape is a

typical crossover, with a raised ride height, roofrails and black plastic trim giving a familiar rugged off-roader look.

Engine options in the new Nissan Qashqai include a 1.2-litre petrol unit with 115bhp (6-speed manual, or CVT transmission), a 1.3-litre petrol with 160bhp (6-speed manual, or DCT automatic transmission), and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (dCi) engine producing 110bhp, and mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

There are four specification levels in the new Nissan Qashqai – the XE, SV, SV Premium and, rangetopping SVE. Even entry-level models are well-equipped with high-tech features and creature comforts.

There is a five-inch infotainment system as standard, as well as Bluetooth that allows you to make hands-free calls and stream music through your Smart device.

You also get cruise control to lighten the load on longer journeys.

The interior is kitted out with sleek, black materials

and polished chrome for a high-end finish.

An elevated driving position gives you an exceptional view ahead, while bump-absorbing Chassis Control ensures the comfort of everyone on board. You can also add a stylish panoramic roof to make the spacious cabin feel even bigger.

My test car was a new Nissan Qashqai SVE model finished in stunning Pearl White metallic paintwork, with contrasting black premium Nappa leather interior.

This top-specification model comes lavishly equipped with standard features such as a panoramic glass roof, LED daytime running lights, satellite navigation, heated front seats, cruise control and dual zone automatic

this time last year.

So far this year, some 1,129 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in the first two months of this year, which has almost surpassed the total sales for the whole of 2018 (1,233 EVs).

However, the per-

different story, with new car registrations for the month of February down 11.1% (15,128) when compared to February 2018 (17,011).

Registrations in the year to date are also down by 12.2% (47,425) on the same period last year (54,034).

March looks set to be

Part of the Nissan Qashqai’s notably stylish interior

air conditioning.

It also features six airbags, privacy glass, Around View Monitor, a reverse camera and many other quality features which give the Qashqai a true ‘premium’ feel.

Nissan’s wonderful, and characterful, turbo-diesel engine produces 260Nm of torque for swift accelera-

FACT BOX

1) Nissan’s crossover ‘trend-setter’ 2) Petrol and diesel engines 3) Manual or automatic 4) Rugged good looks 5) Priced from €26,370 (ex-works)

tion, and propels the car from 0-100km/h in just 11.9-seconds, on its way to a top speed of 182km/h.

This 4-cylinder, 1461cc engine is capable of fuel consumption as low as 4.0l/100km on a combined driving cycle, will tow a braked trailer of up to 1,350kg, and costs just €180 in annual road tax.

The 1.5dCi engine feels sprightly on the road, thanks to the combination of prompt throttle response and well-chosen ratios from the precise sixspeed gearbox.

This results in enlightened city driving, and offers pleasurable and relaxing motorway cruis-

ing too.

The Nissan Qashqai range is priced from €26,370 (ex-works), while my lavishly equipped test car specification is priced at €36,620 (ex-works) and represents terrific value for money.

All new Nissan passenger cars come with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, and a 12-year anticorrosion warranty too.

When you choose the new Nissan Qashqai, you get a good-looking SUV with the reduced running costs of a hatchback.

Nissan’s Qashqai is not just the world’s favourite crossover, it’s a new ‘SuperSUV’.

an anxious month for car dealers, but excellent deals are there for the taking – up to the end of the month, at least.

Blood Bikes partnership

CONTINENTAL Tyres Ireland has been named as the support vehicle tyre partner for Blood Bikes Leinster, the east coast chapter of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes.

Blood Bikes is an Irish charity established by local volunteers who look after the timely delivery of blood, breast milk and other time-sensitive material to hospitals and medical centres across the country.

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SPORT

COMEBACK TRAIL: BOXING: FORMERLY seen as one of the hottest prospects in Irish boxing, Jake Hanney has promised to get people talking about him again when he makes his ring return at the end of this month.

The Dublin light welterweight has not fought in two years but has been handed the chance to fight for a title live on TG4 in his comeback bout.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS CROSS COUNTRY | HOLY CHILD RUNNER LANDS NATIONAL TITLE

Healy’s super six ends perfect schools record  sport@dublingazette.com

SARAH Healy (Holy Child Killiney) a n d E f re m G i d ey ( L e C h e i l e Tyrellstown) showed their class to retain their titles at the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in the picturesque setting of Clongowes Wood College last Saturday.

Sarah Healy won her sixth cross country title in-a-row and did so in some style over 2,500m in the senior girls’ race while Efrem Gidey was equally impressive in the senior boys’ 6,000m.

Healy had clear daylight from Lucy Holmes (Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan) in second who just held off Laura Nicholson (Bandon GS) in third.

Close finishes were the order of the day in the 8-race-card programme. It was a good day for Waterford in the senior girls’ with St Angela’s winning the team title

from Ballymena Academy and Ard Scoil na nDeise in third.

This kept the team prize in the county with Waterpark having won last year.

The senior boys’ were packed together in the early stages but it was all over for the gold when Efrem Gidey making his move.

He was a popular winner as he dished out the high fives in the finishing straight. Keelan Kilrehill (Colaiste na Iascaigh) was a clear second with Miceal McCaul (St Colman’s, Newry) third.

McCaul was third in the intermediate age group last year and had the added bonus of steering St Colman’s, Newry to the team title in an exciting team battle. Belvedere College were second with St Kieran’s College Kilkenny third.

The senior boys’ team title looks like the most challenging prize to win with Belvedere College, St Kieran’s Kilkenny, St Colman’s

Sarah Healy, main picture, leads the way while Efrem Gidey celebrates his victory. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Newry and St Malachy’s in the hunt.

The underfoot conditions were superb in Clane and the flat course saw some fast running.

The first winner of the day was Erinn Leavy (St Vincent’s Dundalk) in the minor girls’ 2,000m.

She did much of the running throughout with a sea of fast

finishers coming in very close behind her.

Hollie Kilroe (Mercy Roscommon) swept in for second with Gara Williams (Castleknock CC) third.

Williams also led Castleknock CC to the team title from Dominican College Wicklow in second and Colaiste Mhuire Ennis in third.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR under WELL done15 to the girlsJunior had yet A la another fine win last weekend, this time over a tough St. Judes by a margin of 4 points. Best for our girls were Casey Adamson, Tara King, Abbie Deane and GoalKeeper Lara Phibbs. Well done girls.

St Kevins school this year celebrate their 50th anniversary, and to mark the event, they will host a mass in Ballygall on April 5th at 7pm and then adjourn back to the school for light refreshments at 8pm, where they eill also launch a book detailing stories from past pupils over the last 50 years.

Reminder, your annual membership fee is now due, please contact Linda Parnell ASAP. All info required here on our website: http://www.ballymunkickhams.com/juvenile-minor-membership/ We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced.

Thank you to all who supported our senior’s fundraiser last week in the Autobahn, well done to all involved in organising this successful event.

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Michael’s march on ST MICHAEL’S COLLEGE will meet Blackrock College in the final of the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Junior Cup on March 20 following the latter’s 22-10 win over Gonzaga College on Tuesday.

Michael’s got through in a wind-swept tie at Energia Park which caused problems for both teams in the first half. Not only was the kicking game impacted but even short passes were being pulled away from recipients.

Michael’s dealt far better with the conditions and had a 22-5 half-time lead to show for that dominance.

They got off the mark when captain Zach Baird drove his pack over the ‘Zaga line and dotted down himself.

Gunne then turned provider for Michael’s second try of the afternoon with a sublime bit of skill.

The scrum-half offloaded the pill backwards over his head into the hands of Tiernan Hurley, releasing the winger through to score in the process.

Daniel Whelehan made it 19-0 in the 17th minute and Gunne converted again, in style.

Kicking from the sideline into a gale, the leftfooter arced his attempt from wide-right of the posts to come back and squeeze just inside for the extras.

Zaga’s response was a positive one. Hugh Goddard was quickest to a loose ball and managed to collect and ground under extreme pressure.

They continued that recovery into the early phases of the second half and were given an additional boost when Sam Berman was shown a yellow card.

Luka Hassett was closest to adding points for Gonzaga, he was tackled into touch just shy of scoring their second try while full-back Hugo McLaughlin’s ball-carrying was a constant threat throughout the second half.

The first and only points of the second half came when Hassett dived over in the corner with the 60 minutes already complete but it was not enough for the Ranelagh side to close the gap.

SOCCER: BOSS KEEN TO KEEP FEET ON THE GROUND AFTER TOP

Bohs play the Long game as strong run continues LEINSTER SENIOR CUP Shelbourne Bohemians  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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BOHEMIANS manager Keith Long was delighted to see his side continue their unbeaten start to the season despite making 11 changes for the Leinster Senior Cup trip to holders Shelbourne.

Long rested his whole starting line-up – including newly-crowned player of the month and Countdown contestant – Dinny Corcoran but still saw his side run out easy winners.

Corcoran kept his participation on the daytime TV show a secret even from his teammates and manager, but Long learned he can count on his fringe squad players and Under-19s if required.

On-loan defender Aaron Barry scored twice either side of Danny Grant’s strike and an own goal as the Gypsies dominated from beginning to end against a Shels side also containing 11 changes.

Dayle Rooney had given the home side hope of challenging for a third successive Leinster Senior Cup success, but in truth the home side were a long way short of the standard of their opposition.

Barry opened the scoring inside the first ten minutes when Shels failed to clear their lines from a corner and the defender was on hand to drill home from close range.

Grant made it 2-0 after 14 minutes when he isolated full-back Chris Giles and cut inside before curling a shot past Colin McCabe in the Reds’ goal.

It was very nearly three within a minute when Robbie McCourt’s shot rebounded back off the bar and Ryan Swan headed home the loose ball, but he was called back for offside.

Shelbourne equalised against the run of play just past the half-hour when Rooney curled a wonderful free kick past Niall Corbet from 25 yards.

Bohs restored their two-goal cushion within four minutes, however,

as Ryan Graydon saw his low cross deflected into his own net by Charles Mutawee.

Long’s side had further chances to extend their lead but had to wait until injury time, when another uncleared corner allowed Barry to head into an empty goal.

“It was a good performance,” Long told the Dublin Gazette.

“A lot of those boys haven’t played a huge amount of minutes in the Premier Division this year.

Shelbourne obviously changed too. “ We ’re p l e a s e d to be through to the next round of the competition because it gives us games for the boys to continue to improve.”

After topping the earlyseason league table with three wins and two draws from five games, Bohs face a challenging fixture list with trips to Cork City and Dundalk in the next two rounds.

Those games will give a better indication of the

Gypsies’ chances of challenging for honours this year, and Long is keen not to get carried away with the strong start.

“We’re pleased with the start but we’re only five games in. We’ve difficult games down in Cork and away to Dundalk so it’ll give us an indication of where we’re at after these games.

“We’ve had a good start and I can’t really labour the point – it’s very early in the season and we’re not getting carried away.”

Raheny Masters star in Athlone

DSDAC’s Peadar McGing celebrates winning the 400m. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

RAHENY SHAMROCK’S Adrienne Atkins landed a gold and silver double at the national master’s championship held in Athlone IT. Atkins landed M3 gold in the 1500 metre gold in 5:42.96, five seconds clear of Angela O’Connor from Mayo A.C. In the 800 metres, Atkins posted two minutes 39.96 seconds for silver some 18 seconds off gold medallist Anne Gilshinan of Slaney Olympic and well clear of Mayo AC’s Angela O’Connor in bronze medal place.

Annette Kealy took gold in women’s Over-50s

3,000 metres posting 10 minutes 36.16 seconds over a minute clear of Angela O’Connor, who won’t particularly like seeing the back of the Raheny singlet.

Elsewhere Niall Power took eighth place in the 800 metres posting 2:19.08.

Elsewhere, the club’s Kevin Dooney has been selected for the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus. This will be Dooney’s first time to compete in the World Cross Country championship and the first time an Irish male will compete at these championships since 2008.

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CLASS START TO SEASON BOXING: HANNEY HOPING TO HAND LESSON TO RABEI

Wizard of East Wall returns CLASH OF THE TITANS

Jake Hanney at the Clash of the Titans press conference

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Bohemians manager Keith Long.

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RUN FOR FUN

Fairview hosts special Vhi parkrun event Hollie Kenny, Tia Mooney, Jack Bates, Harry Napier and Declan Towell all took part in the Run for Fun/parkrun last Saturday morning at Fairview Park.

The park hosts weekly, timed 5km runs every Saturday morning at 9.30am. To take part, you can register on the website: www. parkrun.ie.

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FORMERLY seen as one of the hottest prospects in Irish boxing, Jake Hanney has promised to get people talking about him again when he makes his ring return at the end of this month.

The Dublin light welterweight has not fought in two years but has been handed the chance to fight for a title live on TG4 in his comeback bout.

Hanney will feature in the chief support bout on the Assassin Promotions and Boxing Ireland Promotions ‘Clash of the Titans’ card at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, March 30 where he will box Victor Rabei in front of a watching audience of hundreds of thousands.

The East Wall boxer was an outstanding amateur boxer and built up some real excitement when he turned pro in Australia way back in 2013.

However, upon returning, things would not go to plan, with commitment said to be an issue and Hanney was stopped in the sixth round of a BUI Celtic title fight by Tyrone McKenna in March 2017 – and hasn’t been seen in a ring since.

The 29-year-old has made moves to turn his career around and has linked up with Boxing Ireland Promotions and Irish Trainer of the Year Eddie Hyland at the SBG Tallaght and Hanney now has the opportunity to jump-start his career versus current hot prospect Rabei.

“The Wizard” explains how “I have been out for a while; I was a bit upset over the last fight, I was so disappointed after it just turned me off it.

“I have been quietly ticking over a for a good while now. I have been in the gym. This year I knew I was going to come back and I was planning on a big year.

“I was the master of my own downfall. I didn’t do the right things in my last camp. I didn’t commit, I didn’t dedicate. That is no one’s fault but my own.

“A title was one of my main goals this year and I am delighted I get to take it in my first fight. It’s pressure for some people, but the way I look at it is, if I get the right sparring and I am in the right condition there is going to be no problem, no problem at all – and I know I’ll get that sparring.

“I need something like this in front of me to push me on. If I have a journeyman or someone that isn’t great I might go laxidazy. It’s not like that with Victor.

“I am delighted he has taken the fight and I know it’s going to be a good fight.”

Hanney admits that he is somewhat unfamiliar with his Moldova-born, Dublinraised opponent but, from their very first staredown, he believes that he has an edge over his Rathmichael opponent. “ I saw bits of him in his fight with Karl Kelly,

just highlights, but I think this is a big, big step up for him. I think stature will be an issue. I think he could make lightweight.

“I think I am going to be a bit more experienced than him and I mean no disrespect I know I have to be on my game, but I think he has every disadvantage in this fight. I am bigger, stronger and I am the better boxer.”

Tickets for the night cost €40 (general), €60 (ringside), and (€100 VIP) and are available from Ticketmaster.ie or Universe.com or direct at 085 743 8353.

Ferguson in flying form for Ireland IRISH UNDER-15S  RONAN GAINE

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THE REPUBLIC of Ireland’s Under-15s ended their two game friendly stint in Cyprus in defeat after going down 2-1 in Sotira last Thursday.

Jason Donohue’s youngsters went in front through St Kevin’s striker Evan Ferguson, who capitalised on some slack defending to easily score past Theodoros Koutsou in the Cyprus goal. Second half strikes from Giorgios Louka

and substitute Andreas Athanasiou gave the home side the win.

This came after a 1-1 draw in the first game of the double header on Tuesday.

There were 12 members of the squad from Dublin based club sides, St.Kevins boys with four representatives in the team, Ferguson, Cian Kelly, Jamie Mullins and Sean Grehan all selected from the Whitehall club.

The boys have played at the top level from a young age and have been playing together for Kevins over the last couple of years, each

winning All Ireland medals in their young careers.

“It’s great for the lads to get called up to the national team”, Kevins PR representative, Neil Fox told the Dublin Gazette. “They have played together for the last few years and are a great bunch of lads.

“They are all good players but Evan Ferguson is probably the most talented, he’s still only young but he will be over to England in the next couple of years.”

The Kevins boys will be hoping to make the squad again when the

Under-15s return to action in April, with two games against the Czech Republic.

Evan Ferguson celebrates

30 DUBLIN GAZETTE  CITY 14 March 2019

BASKETBALL Pyrobel Killester’s Royce WIlliams on the attack.

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RUGBY: STRONG WINS FOR LOCAL SIDES IN DIV 1A

Tarf and Terenure in bonus territory AIL DIVISION 1A  RONAN GAINE

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Templeogue miss out in Tralee SUPER LEAGUE ROUND-UP  sport@dublingazette.com

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors put on a performance for the ages in the Tralee Sports Complex on Saturday evening as they ran out 88-77 point winners over Templeogue in a crucial, must-win top of the table clash in the Men’s Super League.

In one of the most highly-anticipated games of the weekend, huge performances from Kieran Donaghy, Fergal O’Sullivan and Kendall Williams were the talking points for the crowd on the night, as Tralee put in a stunning third quarter display to help set them up for a thrilling finish in front of a capacity crowd.

A late Templeogue run put the game back in the melting pot in the fourth quarter, but scores from Paul Dick, Keith Jumper and Eoin Quigley steadied the ship to see the hosts home to a memorable victory.

The win now leaves Tralee as the only team in the league with just four losses, with fellow title chasers Templeogue and UCD Marian now sitting on five losses each.

UCD Marian meanwhile kept their title dreams alive in Dublin on Saturday evening, running out 96-69 point winners over C and S Neptune.

The Dublin outfit were excellent from the off, and led their Cork counterparts at the interval 51-37. Elijah Mays had 20 in the contest and was outstanding throughout, while Roy Downey did the most damage for the visitors with 13.

Neptune rallied in the fourth, but having gone into the quarter 79-44 down, the game’s outcome was long decided before the final buzzer.

DCU Saints and UCC Demons played out an overtime thriller in Carrickmacross on Saturday evening, with DCU pipping the Cork side in the end, 95-87.

A 37 point game from Mike Bonaparte was the standout display on the night, with Kevin O’Hanlon also chipping in with a big 23 point game. Good performances from Brandon Watts and Colin O’Reilly at the other end – both finishing the game with 27 points apiece – kept the game in the melting pot right up until the final overtime buzzer.

A late few scores from Pyrobel Killester on Sunday evening meanwhile saw them win out 82-77 over Maree in Dublin. Maree led the Cup champions for the opening three quarters, but as the clock ticked down, Killester tied the game at 73 points apiece, and with Maree in foul trouble down the stretch, pushed ahead from the free throw line.

“We expected a tough game, Maree are a tough team,” said head coach Brian O’Malley afterwards. “They’ve lots of good players and they play hard and tough. “ We would have been fairly disappointed with our level of defence, particularly in the first half, but in the fourth quarter we made it more difficult for them to get the looks that they were getting early on.

“Then we hit a few timely shots and that was the difference. Five-point game - could have gone either way. One or two made shots and one or two important stops got us over the line.

“Kieran O’Brien came across and made a good play from the weak side and then we ran a nice little action and Keith Anderson comes off the screen and knocks down the three. That’s good for Keith. It’s been a long road back from a ruptured Achilles tendon last season, so it’s good to see him out there at the end of the game when things count, when it all matters.”

IT WAS a good week for most of the Dublin city teams in Round 15 of the All Ireland League Division 1A, Clontarf and Terenure College both claiming bonus point wins but there was a humbling defeat for defending champions Lansdowne against Cork Constitution.

Front rowers Declan Adamson and Ivan Soroka got on the scoresheet for Clontarf as they eased to a 45-14 bonus point win over Shannon which has propelled the north Dubliners into second place in Division 1A. Clontarf have edged ahead of Lansdowne, who were thumped by leaders Cork Constitution, in the race for a home semi-final.

They are a point ahead of the defending champions heading into the final three rounds which conclude with a mouthwatering clash between the heavyweight Dublin clubs at the Aviva Stadium in mid-April.

Lansdowne were the nearest rivals of table toppers Cork Constitu-

Terenure College celebrate during their win over UCC. Picture: Philip Duke

tion heading into Round 15 but they could do nothing to stop CC romping to a brilliant 49-17 bonus point win.

Cork Con turned in, arguably, their best performance of the season, running in seven tries to virtually assure themselves of home advantage in the play-off, now 13 points clear of thirdplaced Lansdowne.

This heavy defeat unfortunately coming on the day that Lansdowne stalwart Willie Earle broke the club’s record for All-Ireland League

LEINSTER U-14 Hannon plays part as Meath are hit for six

WHITEHALL’S Nia Hannon battles for possession with two Meath players in Dublin’s opening Leinster LGFA Under-14 championship tie last Saturday.

The corner forward helped the side run up a 6-2 to 1-9 vicory at Dunganny to kickstart their campaign in perfect fashion.She was joined in the side by five Clanna Gael Fontenoy players.

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appearances in his 143rd game.

At the other end of the table, second row Stephen Caffrey’s 77th-minute try sealed another bonus point home win for Terenure College, their third in five rounds, as the division’s bottom side got the better of UCC on a 39-29 scoreline at Lakelands Park.

With both teams battling against relegation, Terenure raced into a 27-5 half-time lead only for UCC to burst back into life in a wind-backed second half.

Centre Cian Bohane’s brace of tries on 67 and 71 minutes, had ‘Nure sweating towards the end of this attack-driven contest, before Caffrey reached over for the clinching score.

N u r e ’s f i v e - p o i n t return means they are now just four points behind both Shannon and UCC in the battle to avoid the drop into Division 1B. The teams will now have a rest week before playing their Round 16 games on the weekend of March 23.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: UCD’S EXCELLENT RUN SEES THEM REACH O’CONNOR FINAL

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Na Fianna and Craobh keep 100% winning records

The UCD O’Connor Cup final team.

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UCD’s O’Connor Cup dream ended by UL O’CONNOR CUP FINAL UCD UL  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD’S O’CONNOR CUP finals weekend had big highs and lows, as the Dubliners returned to the final of the ladies’ student contest for the first time since their 2016 win, only to be soundly beaten by the ever-impressive final regulars UL. UCD made the final with a late, late show in their semi-final against a strong UCC side to reach the finale on Friday afternoon. In appalling conditions, the game ebbed and flowed, with both sides showing plenty of class amongst panels resplendent with county stars.

UCD - captained by Kilmacud Crokes’ Molly Lamb - had led narrowly at half time after a low-scoring first half, but faced a barrage of UCC pressure just after the break. With UCC having gone from two points behind to four up at 1-6 to 0-5, however, the Dublin side found their mojo at the right time. After edging back into the contest, they pro-

gressed to the final by 2-7 to 1-9.

On the other side of the draw, however, UL had shown the form most had predicted, and confidently demolished Queen’s College Belfast. When it came the final on Saturday at Grangegorman, there was little doubt who was going in as favourites.

For the Dublin-based side, UL were to prove too much. The extremely well-drilled west coast side dominated defensively, and attacked at considerable pace. UL started with the advantage in a not inconsiderable wind blowing towards the UCD goal, and quickly set about establishing themselves, with Rebecca Delee and Eimear Scally key in a establishing an early lead.

Galway forward Aine McDonagh was proving influential for UCD, and she was key in keeping the margin down to four points at the break, at 0-9 to 0-5, her last score knocked over from huge distance. McDonagh would go on to score six points in the contest, still one less than the impressive Scally at the other end.

It was McDonagh who found the sweet spot between the sticks again straight after the break, but UCD were

to get no closer to UL than that, despite having the wind advantage in the second period. The Munster side went away from their challengers through goals from Fiona McHale and Hannah O’Donoghue as the half wore on.

McHale’s goal effectively ended the game as a contest, though UCD never gave up, with Chloe Foxe’s goal with two minutes remaining giving the Cuala woman Jennifer Dunne on the attack for UCD. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

scoreboard a respectable feel, especially against a side full of top-class county players in UL. UCD can be proud of having made a finale, something most would have seen as unlikely ahead of the semi-final match ups, but the defensive nous and attacking fluidity of this consistent UL outfit saw them take a fourth title in the last six years, and a record 12th overall.

NA FIANNA and Craobh Chiarain are among a quartet of sides to hold a 100% record after two rounds of matches in AHL Division One. Beaten league finalists in 2018, Na Fianna enjoyed an emphatic opening round success over Ballinteer St John’s (2-13 to 2-6) at St Mobhi Road and they backed it up with a good win over Lucan Sarsfields at the 12th Lock.

Courtesy of impressive defensive showings by Daire Meleady and Peter Feeney, they brought a three-point cushion (0-9 to 0-6) into the interval.

They had played with the aid of a stiff breeze in the opening half-hour mark and as a result, Lucan were firmly in contention on the restart. Nevertheless, thanks in no small part to the scoring prowess of Colin Currie (0-5) and Eoghan McHugh (0-3), the Glasnevin men eventually claimed a 0-15 to 1-8 triumph.

Eoin Skelly was at his imperious best between the Na Fianna sticks, pulling off a brace of fine saves to keep the Lucan attack at bay.

Craobh Chiarainbeat a Whitehall Colmcille outfit that earned their stripes on the road to Crumlin on day, but it Chiarains who came out on top of this northside battle.

Gary Kelly, Eugene Farrell and Paul Kelly turned on the style when the action resumed for the second half to propel the Clonshaugh side towards a 3-17 to 1-15 win.

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Shels step up for parity of esteem in their club  DAVE DONNELLY

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SHELBOURNE’S Women’s National League team will be known simply as Shelbourne as the club seeks to underline the parity of esteem between men’s and women’s teams.

The word ‘Ladies’ will be dropped from the club’s name in line with similar efforts made by clubs across Europe.

D e r r y C i t y, w h o se women’s team competes in the Premiership in Northern Ireland, recently announced they would drop the ‘Ladies’ portion from their name.

Both senior sides will play their home games in Tolka Park from this season after the women’s side operated from the AUL Complex in Clonshaugh last year.

Season tickets will now be valid for both League of Ireland and Wo m e n ’s N a t i o n a l League games, while all boys and girls in the club’s underage system will be offered free season tickets.

The club’s kit deal with Umbro and sponsorship arrangement with DCU will be included on both Women’s National League and League of Ireland kits.

The club’s social media channels – until now separated into men’s and women’s streams – will be integrated with senior and underage teams represented under the one banner.

As widely rumoured,

Shelbourne’s Jessica Ziu, left, and Rebecca Cooke, right, in action against Kilkenny

“Shelbourne supports the 20x20.ie campaign

to increase media coverage of women in sport and female participation at all levels“ the club have announced Dave Bell as manager in place of Mark Leavy, who remains heavily involved behind the scenes at Tolka Park.

Bell was previously manager of the Republic of Ireland Under-17s, and led them to the European Championships in 2017 before being succeeded by senior international manager Colin Bell.

He has been in situ throughout pre-season

and watched his side romp to a 10-1 victory over Kilkenny United on the opening day of the season, with Ireland international Jessica Ziu hitting a hat-trick.

Alex Kavanagh and new signing Jessica Gargan both scored braces, while Alannah McEvoy, Emily Whelan and Rebecca Creagh were also on target in Thomastown.

“We have appoint-

ed Dave Bell as Manager of our Women’s National League team,” Shelbourne CEO Dave O’Connor said on the club’s official website.

“Dave has previously managed Ireland’s team at the WU17 European Championships in 2017 and is well-respected within football circles.

“We’re confident that Dave is the right person to realise the full potential of our WNL squad,

which includes a number of Senior, Under-19 and 17 internationals.

Dave will be assisted by Pat Behan.

“We’re also delighted that our Under-17 WNL side will continue to be managed by the successful management duo of Laura Heffernan and Karen O’Connell.

“Having won the inaugural Under-17 National League, Laura and Karen will be looking to repeat

that success in 2019.

“Shelbourne FC supports the 20x20.ie campaign, an initiative aimed at increasing media coverage of women in sport, female participation at all levels, and attendance at women’s games by 20% by 2020.

“Our WNL team will wear a “20x20” arm patch in support of this initiative for the coming season.”