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LITTLE Kate Mulcahy and Lily Bourke (centre) joined legendary Dubliner John Sheahan, Ryan O’Shaughnessy, members of the Ukelele Tuesdays and 12-yearold folk singer/guitarist Muireann McDonnell in Temple Bar to help launch the 2019 TradFest.

Now running until this Sunday, January 27, the event includes lots of free and ticketed events for children and families. For further information, see Tradfest.ie.

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Vicar St hotel not music to local ears Liberties residents to appeal plan RACHEL D’ARCY

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PLANNING permission has been given for another hotel in The Liberties, much to the chagrin of locals.

The Vicar St Hotel will have 185 rooms and will adjoin the existing Vicar Street music venue on Thomas Street.

Developer Harry Crosbie is behind the project, with a spokesman saying works on the hotel will begin soon, and is expected to open in 2020.

Permission was granted despite 12 objections from locals, including those from Catherine Street and Michael Mallin House, with many citing continuous development in the

area over the past two years.

PBP Cllr Tina MacVeigh and Deputy Brid Smith have said they will work with locals in registering an appeal to An Bord Pleanala.

Cllr McVeigh said: “The area is being flooded with hotel, aparthotel and luxury student accommodation built for profit ... we need homes for people and accommodation that students can actually afford.”

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Celebrating Dail Eireann PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins led the celebratory commemorations at the Mansion House earlier this week, as many of the great and the good marked the 100-year anniversary of the very first meeting of Dail Eireann.

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IT tower to rise THE Docklands district is set to get yet another major build, with Salesforce set to build a significant hub beside Central Bank.

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LOCAL OPPOSITION TO EIGHT-STOREY BUILD

Vicar Street hotel strikes a sour note

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PERMISSION has been granted for an eight-storey hotel on the site next to the Vicar Street venue, despite local opposition.

The 185-bedroom hotel is being developed by Harry Crosbie, and will comprise 185 bedrooms.

Construction on the new Vicar Street Hotel will begin in the coming weeks, with the hotel expected to be open in 2020. It is expected that the hotel will create 80 jobs.

As part of the planning conditions, the hotel firm

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Artist’s render of the planned new eight-storey Vicar Street Hotel

has been told to pay Dublin City Council €487,407 to go towards public infrastructure in the area.

A spokesperson for Harry Crosbie said last week that the hotel will have a new ‘rock and room’ concept, to be created

alongside promoter Peter Aiken.

Vicar Street is expected to receive an upgrade as part of the plans for the hotel, which will be constructed by Walls Construction.

Several local residents

lodged objections against the plan, with 12 objections lodged against the plans.

Cllr Tina MacVeigh (PBP) expressed outrage at the planning permission being granted, saying the area is “flooded” with hotels.

She said: “The Dublin 8 area is being flooded with hotel, aparthotel and luxury student accommodation being built for profit.

“What we need are homes for people and purpose-built student accommodation that students can actually afford.

“There are thousands of households in our area on the local authority housing list while many people who don’t qualify for local authority housing can’t afford escalating rents or get a mortgage.

“We need public housing for people on all incomes.”

She added: “Of course, we welcome tourism and tourist infrastructure, but not at the expense of our community.

“While developers seem to get free reign in the area, the community is left to fight for its right to a sustainable and liveable city.

They [such developments] are killing our community.

“My colleague, [Deputy] Brid Smith and I will be working with local residents who have already been in touch with us to submit an appeal to An Bord Pleanala,” she said.

ONE of music’s biggest stars has announced a three-night run at the 3Arena this March.

Canadian superstar rapper Drake will grace the stage in the Docklands on March 19, 21 and 22, with tickets going on sale tomorrow, Friday, January 25.

He’ll be supported on the night by fellow Canadian Troy Lanez. Drake’s last gig in Dublin was in 2017, leaving fans desperate for a return performance.

The Assassination Vacation tour will take in 22 dates in cities across Europe, including two dates in Antwerp, three dates in Paris and Amsterdam, as well as visiting London for a six-night run, Birmingham for three nights and two shows in Manchester.

It’s all in support of the Toronto native’s latest album, Scorpion, which has been streamed millions of times since its release in 2018.

Tickets for the three Dublin gigs are priced from €76, and will go on sale from Ticketmaster from 9am.

Decathlon End of an to open hub era as Lillie’s in Ballymun closes down FRENCH sports giant Decathlon have announced that they have been granted permission for a huge sports hub in Ballymun.

Taking to their website to announce the news, the sports company will open next to Ikea, with construction set to begin soon.

Decathlon acquired the 17,000sq m site last September, which has been used as an overflow car park for Ikea.

It is believed to be the first of three retail stores for the French company in Dublin, with Decathlon expecting to open nine stores nationwide.

The development is set to create 90 jobs in the area, with the application process now open for positions at Decathlon.ie.

Cllr Noeleen Reilly (Ind) has wished good luck to those who apply for the positions.

On Facebook, she posted: “I have written to Decathlon requesting they work with the local jobs centre to ensure local people benefit [from the jobs on offer].”

DUBLINERS are in mourning after the closure of one of the city’s most prestigious hot-spots.

Lillie’s Bordello on Grafton Street shut its doors for the final time last Saturday, after announcing the closure of the club before Christmas.

The venue had been popular with international celebrities and Irish VIPs alike but is now set to be transformed into a new experience in the coming months.

On Facebook, Lillie’s said: “Thank you again to anyone and everyone who crossed the threshold of Lillie’s over the years. Our doors have now been closed for good; it really is the end of an era.”

Tributes to great nights out in the venue were posted on social media, as yet another club closes in Dublin.

Upon news of the closure, the Porterhouse Group revealed that “although it’s the end of Lillie’s as [we] know it ... [there are] exciting plans coming down the tracks,” with more information to be revealed this Spring.

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POLITICS: PRESIDENT LEADS COMMEMORATIONS MARKING 1919’S FIRST MEETING

Celebrating 100 years of Dail Eireann RACHEL D’ARCY

MONDAY marked a prestigious day in Irish history, as the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of the Dail was celebrated in the Mansion House.

President Michael D Higgins, his wife Sabina, representatives from the 32nd Dail and descendants of the first deputies all attended a special joint sitting of the Dail and the Seanad in celebration of the anniversary.

The commemorative sitting took place in the Mansion House’s historic Round Room and was streamed live on Oireach-

tas TV on Monday afternoon.

P re s i d e n t H i g g i n s delivered the keynote address at Monday’s event, ensuring to speak through both English and Irish in a reflection of the first Dail, which conducted its business primarily through the Irish language.

Re-enactments The speech was then followed by re-enactments from the formation of the first Dail, including relatives of those who were present in 1919.

Speeches were also given by An Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar and the leaders of other political parties, including Labour’s Brendan Howlin, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, and co-leader of the Social Democrats, Roisin Shortall.

In h i s s p e e c h , M r Varadkar described the first meeting of the Dail as a “bold, profound and decisive statement about the future of Ireland”.

The Taoiseach said: “In some ways, it was more of a symbolic statement.

The Dail was a legislature without any power, but as symbolism went it was incredibly powerful.

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Applause from the assembled guests and politicians as President Higgins arrives at the Mansion House’s historic Round Room. Picture: Maxwells

“It proclaimed the essential democratic nature of the Irish revolution, the value it placed on parliamentary institutions and its aspirations for a free, independent and democratic state.”

The first Dail was

established by 27 Sinn Fein candidates who met at the Mansion House on January 21, 1919, to set up a rival assembly to Westminster.

The meeting took place weeks after the rocky elections of 1918, where

the candidates who were elected to power rejected the Westminster parliament and declared independence.

The historic event came just two months after the First World War came to an end.

BALLYFERMOT locals have paid tribute to a much-loved pillar of the community, who passed away earlier this month.

Mrs Mary Cronin was remembered as “one of the great pillars of Ballyfermot” in a tribute posted to Facebook, with more than 250 locals reacting to the post.

The mother of 12 passed away peacefully on January 12 in Westmanstown, before being laid to rest on January 17.

“When the Ballyfermot Heritage Group would have events down the years, Mrs Cronin would be in attendance and was always there to advise us of local history,” the post read.

Many remarked how lovely she was, and called her a “Ballyfermot legend”.

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DUBLIN 8: OPPOSITION AS LONG-FEARED DEVELOPMENT AT WEAVER GARDENS CONFIRMED

Locals rally as green space is threatened A SERIES of emergency meetings have been held by a Dublin 8 advocacy group as it was revealed that Dublin City Council plan to start works on Weaver Gardens as soon as possible.

Gardeners and users of the allotments just off Cork Street were told before Christmas that the green space would be used to develop rapid-build housing by Dublin City Council after December 31 last.

An exact date hadn’t

been provided, but it’s understood that the council wished to start work on the building this week.

As a result, the Save Weaver Square Garden and Allotment group have held a number of emergency meetings, as well as set up an online petition in an attempt to stop the building, which currently has more than 1,300 signatures.

The development of the gardens will be a blow to The Liberties, as the locality has been consistently battling for additional

green spaces. Dublin 8 has the lowest amount of green space per square metre in the capital.

Dublin City Council previously told Dublin Gazette that the site has always been earmarked for housing, and that it was being used for allotments on “short-term licence agreements”.

The council said: “We have to make best possible use of the limited land bank that we have. There is a large number of households on our housing waiting lists for this area.

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Growing, growing, gone? The green space at Weaver Gardens has been earmarked for rapid-build housing by DCC

“Currently, this land is being used for allotments on short-term licence agreements. It was always intended to develop housing on this site.”

Crumlin based Senator Catherine Ardagh (FF) has said that the loss of Weaver Square gardens to residents will further reduce access to valuable green spaces for families and children.

Senator Ardagh said: “It’s no wonder that the loss of this site has mobil-

An online petition has more than 1,300 signatures

ised so many local people to come together and get involved in the campaign to save the gardens.

“We are proud of our community but are equally concerned about the future of one of the last

remaining green spaces in what already is a major urban neighbourhood.

“I have noted previously that I am acutely aware of the urgent demand for sustainable housing across the city and county.

“But we cannot ignore the fact that there are other more suitable sites that could be developed just as quickly, particularly those declared on DCC’s Derelict Sites Register.

“The local authority has, on occasion, acknowl-

edged the poor provision of open space and overall greening in the Liberties.

“These statements are both clearly at odds with their planned action on Weaver’s Square.

“If these works go ahead on the Weaver Square Gardens site, we won’t have made any progress towards making our city greener and more liveable.

“In fact, we will have taken a major step away from such an outcome,” she said.

Two arrests in Drimnagh as gardai seize drug haul worth up to €500k RACHEL D’ARCY

GARDAI seized drugs with an estimated street value of €500k and arrested two people during an operation in Drimnagh last weekend.

In an intelligence-led operation carried out by the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, and a special crime task force, targeting the activities of a Drimnaghbased organised criminal group, a house was searched in Drimnagh late on January 18.

During the search, gardai discovered quantities of heroin, cannabis herb, cannabis resin and cocaine

with a combined estimated street value of €500k (above).

A 37-year-old man and 55-yearold woman were arrested during the operation. Gardai confirmed they were due to appear before the courts on January 21, charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) welcomed

the drug find, saying: “This is a major drug find. It clearly shows the seriousness of the drug crisis in Dublin.

“The Government must prioritise the battle against Dublin’s drug crisis. Extra resources must be made available to the Garda Drugs Squad.

Equally, resources must be invested in communities that continue to be ravaged by drug dealing.

“The gardai must be congratulated for last night’s effective action.

I would encourage the public to contact gardai if they see drug dealing or suspicious criminal activity,” he said.

An investigation into the find is ongoing.

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SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS CALLED TO JOIN CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE

Join the Walk In My Shoes campaign to boost mental health RACHEL D’ARCY

WALK In My Shoes, the mental health awareness-raising campaign of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, is calling for students and teachers to showcase their efforts to promote positive mental health in their schools.

Walk In My Shoes launched the third annual Mission Possible: School Achievement Awards last Thursday.

Mission Possible, first launched in 2016, was created to highlight the

positive initiatives that students and teachers are taking in their schools to promote positive mental health and tackle the stigma associated with mental health difficulties.

With 75% of all mental health difficulties beginning before the age of 24, mental health awareness and education from a young age is vital in ensuring that young people feel empowered to live mentally healthy lives and know how they can seek help if mental health difficulties do arise.

The awards are open to and recog-

nise primary and secondary schools from all over the country, not only for their efforts in raising mental health awareness in the classroom, but for their efforts in promoting positive mental health in the wider community.

To enter this year’s Mission Possible, schools need to submit a twopage word document outlining their plans, objectives and results in terms of promoting positive mental health in their school.

Winning schools can scoop any-

The awards are a bid to help promote early steps towards positive mental health

where between a €300 to €1,000 prize, depending on where they place.

For full entry details and for further information, see www.walkin-

myshoes.ie. The closing date for entries is March 22, and an awards ceremony will be held on April 12 at St Patrick’s University Hospital.

Salesforce Tower to rise up at the ‘Silicon Docks’ RACHEL D’ARCY

ONE of the world’s biggest technology companies has announced a major expansion of its Irish headquarters, located in the city centre.

Salesforce, one of the biggest customer relationship management systems companies in the world, revealed plans for Salesforce Tower Dublin last Friday.

The tower will be a sprawling urban campus, located on North Wall Quay in what has become known in the tech world as the ‘Silicon Docks’, and will overlook the River Liffey.

It will consist of four interconnecting buildings, with employees expected to start moving into the sprawling 430,000 sq ft campus by mid-2021.

Plans for Salesforce Tower include an immersive video lobby, riverside paths connecting the campus to the city and an Ohana Floor.

The floor is an open hospitality space for Salesforce employees, customers and partners, which will also be available for not-for-profit organisations and local community groups to use on weeknights and weekends at no cost.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, as well as a number of

The fact that salesforce are determined to expand so aggressively here in the coming years is a clear vote of confidence in the Dublin offering major players from Salesforce’s team, were all at the launch of the plans in the National Convention Centre last week, which also announced 1,500 jobs for the local area.

Salesforce.org, the philanthropic arm of Salesforce, also announced a $1 million grant for Educate Together at the launch, which will go toward the opening and running of

schools in Ireland.

Business group Dublin Chamber have said the announcement sends a message to the world about the city’s standing as a great place to do business.

Dublin Chamber chief executive Mary Rose Burke said: “Yet again we see that the biggest and best companies in the world want to do business

Asthmatics warned as cold weather bites THE Asthma Society has issued a warning to people with asthma to stay safe as cold weather hits the country.

Tips for managing your asthma during the cold weather include using a reliever inhaler before going out in frosty conditions, wearing a scarf to cover your nose and mouth to warm the air before breathing it in, and to take prescribed controller medication daily.

They have also advised that those with asthma wash their hands regularly to avoid contracting the flu, as this can be a trigger for asthma.

The Asthma Society runs an Asthma and COPD Adviceline which users can call for free on 1800 44 54 64 to speak to a respiratory specialist nurse.

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Artist’s render of the Salesforce Tower (centre) complex in place beside the Central Bank in the Docklands area – an area increasingly dubbed the ‘Silicon Docks’ as tech companies are drawn to the thriving area

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in Ireland.

“Salesforce are already a big employer in Dublin, and the fact that they are determined to expand so aggressively here in the coming years is a clear vote of confidence in the Dublin offering.

“The Salesforce announcement sends a message to the world about Ireland’s credentials as a place to do business.”

However, Dublin Chamber has cautioned that Dublin’s ability to continue to attract more jobs and investment will depend on our ability to offer skilled talent and to address our current housing shortage and infrastructure deficiencies.

Burke said: “Dublin, just like every other major European city, has challenges it must overcome in

order to continue growing.

“Housing is the biggest issue currently facing businesses in the Dublin region. Huge opportunity exists for Dublin to continue to win new jobs, both from firms already based here and from overseas companies looking to expand.

“Firms in Dublin are looking to hire staff at all levels. It is essential therefore that accommodation in the Dublin region is both available and affordable for people of all levels,” she said.

THE Tennis4Cancer (T4C) campaign is launching in Monkstown this weekend, aiming to raise funds for cancer research and care.

One of Ireland’s greatest tennis players, Conor Niland, who is patron of T4C, will be speaking at the event, with more than 40 tennis clubs also participating this year.

The launch event will take place in Monkstown Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday, January 26, from 12.30pm.

It will support Arc Cancer Support Centre and Breast Cancer Research. For further information, see www.tennisireland.ie/2018/02/23/ tennis-4-cancer.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Robbie Kane, Steven Mangan and Daniel Murphy

Gail O’Connor and Nadine Reid

Patricia Kavanagh and Ruth Kennedy Actor Patrick Bergin with Andrea Hayes. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Caitriona O’Connor and Dee Purcell

Maria Clee, Audrey Canning and Tara Clee

Andrea Hayes book launch pulls in the crowds at Lillies Bordello

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HE stars were out in force for the launch of Andrea Hayes fourth book: Mind, Body,Soul Journal in Lillie’s Bordello last week. Irish actor Patrick Bergin was on hand to host the evening.

Sinead Wise ,Niamh Staunton and Rebecca Cullen

Ursula Kelly and Hanna Corcoran

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OPINION: INVESTMENT IN LITTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES

‘Dublin will have DIARY to clean up its act’ Pub crawl for a good cause, as the historic Tivoli Theatre closes its doors for the final time

THE FINAL DISTRICT 8 DANCE AT THE TIVOLI THE historic Tivoli Theatre in Dublin 8 will close its doors for the final time this Saturday, promising to go out with a bang.

District 8, one of the hottest nights out in the country, will host their last event at the venue on Saturday before moving on to pastures new, with a line up reflecting the most-loved artists from their time in the Tivoli.

Acts playing on the night include Dave Clarke, Sunil Sharpe, DJ Deece, Moduse and much more, with advance booking definitely advised.

It’s billed as an ‘access all areas’ party, with the full venue, main room and theatre set to be blasting the tunes all night long.

Tickets for the Final District 8 Dance at The Tivoli are available now from Eventbrite.

IRISH SMARTPHONE FILM FESTIVAL THE Dublin Smartphone Film Festival will take place at the Teeling Whiskey Distillery on Saturday.

The festival was created with the goal of encouraging filmmakers to share the stories they have captured on mobile devices and to provide smartphone filmmakers with a platform to exhibit these stories to a wider audience. After a successful debut in 2018, it returns this year to Teeling’s in Newmarket, Dublin 8.

The event will comprise of screenings of smartphone shot films including, fiction, documentary, animation and music videos, making this a great alternative Saturday night out.

Tickets are available now priced at €15 from Eventbrite.com.

TRYANUARY PUB CRAWL AS part of Tryanuary, which is all about supporting your local businesses during a traditionally quiet time of year, The Five Points Brewing Company will host a Tryanuary pub crawl across the capital this Saturday.

The crawl is in aid of Dublin Simon Communities of Ireland. €10 per ticket will go directly to Simon, with the remainder covering the Eventbrite fees, and representatives will be there on the day to tell you how your money will help.

For the beer lovers among you, this crawl will be extra special, as the route will feature pubs pouring one-off, exclusive collaborative Five Points brews.

There will be a small amount of walking involved (maximum walk between pubs will take 12 minutes) and one trip on the Luas, between Dundrum and Ranelagh.

The pubs confirmed for the crawl so far are P. Macs Dundrum, Brickyard Gastropub, Taphouse, Blackbird Rathmines and Slattery’s Rathmines.

Tickets are on sale now from Eventbrite, priced at €12.

Dave Clarke will play The final District 8 Dance at The Tivol

DUBLIN is a vibrant city built on centuries of history and culture but for those taking the time to visit our cobbled streets; they are all too often greeted with reams of unsightly litter.

Reports of illegal dumping and litter blackspots are now a daily occurrence and a complex issue that we are yet to tackle.

Illegally dumped waste cost Dublin tax payers an estimated €1.1m in 2017.

That same year, more litter fines were issued to culprits in Dublin than anywhere else in the country but when so few of these 1,465 were collected they ultimately aren’t acting as a deterrent.

The city’s attitude and approach must extend beyond relying on volunteers to keep communities clean and environmentally friendly.

Local city officials continue to receive hundreds of complaints on any given week but don’t have the resources or the structure in place to effectively respond.

Meanwhile, residents paying Local Property Tax rightly expect that the streets in their vicinity will be kept clean and tidy.

Until 2012, Dublin City Council controlled the collection of household waste.

This allowed workers to coordinate waste collections with the street cleaning schedule which ensured that every community served by Dublin City Council was spruced up once a week.

Abolishing municipal led affordable waste collection in Dublin didn’t just affect the households that had availed of the services, but it also pulled apart the well organised regime that was once in place to maintain streets on a regular and consistent basis.

It’s left the city in a weakened position to solve the litter problem that’s affecting Dubliner’s everyday quality of life.

To then later abolish the bin waver scheme for low income families made an already difficult situation, virtually impossible to overcome.

In the two years following the scrapping of the bin waver, there was a 360% hike in the cost of dealing with illegal dumping in Finglas, Ballymun.

That leads me to wonder what the rationale behind

Illegally dumped waste cost Dublin tax payers an estimated €1.1m in 2017.

Inset: Cllr Paul McAuliffe

doing away with it once was. In fact, some of the Capital’s most disadvantaged areas were recently ranked among the worst places for litter by Irish Business Against Litter.

The immense voluntary effort of groups such as Finglas and Ballymun Tidy Towns or Dublin Clean Canals is overshadowed by the irresponsible, ignorant actions of others who choose to illegally dump. It can’t be left to those who take pride in our city to clear up the mess left behind by others.

It’s been almost 20 months since Dublin City Council wrote to the

Locals warned to be extra vigilant in Chapelizod RESIDENTS in the Chapelizod area have been warned to be vigilant after a group of hooded men were caught on CCTV scouting out the area.

A local Facebook page, Chap Lips, posted images of eight hooded youths that were spotted hanging around Chapelizod Village and industrial estate on Saturday evening.

Alongside the images was a post that said: “This group of hooded youths marched around… attempting to break into anything possible including Millrace complex at around 5pm. They smashed eggs on the window in the weir/island – a test to see if alarms are fitted.”

It is believed that the group then split up to scout out other houses towards the Knockmaroon direction, with the poster

of the images suspecting that the group could possibly be affiliated with another gang that attempted to break into Park Lane in the area recently.

A number of people commented on the post saying they had seen the group in various areas of the locality on Saturday evening, and had contacted the Gardai to alert them.

Locals have called for a community garda to be introduced into the area to tackle suspicious activity such as this, and for anyone who sees the group or anyone else acting suspiciously to call the local Garda station in the hopes action will be taken.

For information on crime prevention or community policing, visit www.garda. ie/en/Crime-Prevention.

Government urging for a national waste regulator to be set-up. As it stands, one in four Dublin households have no choice in their waste operator.

Broadband, satellite TV and telephone providers all regularly barter with consumers on the price and provision of their services so why shouldn’t bin collectors?

Fianna Fail has repeatedly called for the establishment of an independent waste regulator to manage an increasingly powerful monopoly basking in a lack of competition. The Competition and Consumer Protection Com-

mission (CCPC) supports these calls to get it right for once and for all.

We hear that climate change is the issue of our time, yet an environmentally unsustainable waste collection operation continues to reign supreme in the capital.

Irrespective of any initiative or the enforcement of litter fines, this problem is worsening and re-entering the waste collection market needs to be properly examined.

Whatever approach is taken, Dublin will have to clean up its act.

PAUL MCAULIFFE Fianna Fail Councillor

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RAISING AWARENESS: UK STAR SPEAKS WITH YOUNG DUBLINERS

Professor Green talks on mental health in Dublin PADRAIG CONLON

UK RAPPER Professor Green came to Dublin recently to raise awareness of a very important topic at a special event.

The popular musician and mental health advocate was visiting the city to meet and speak with local mental health and community leaders, as well as young people from the area who are advocating for better approaches and attitudes to mental health.

The event, which was part of the First Fortnight European Mental Health Art and Culture Festival, was held at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday, January 19.

As well as Green there were speeches from Mary McLoughlin of HOPE Suicide Prevention Drop In Centre in Tallaght, Jeff O’Toole of Jobstown Safetalk Programme and Old Bawn native JP Swaine, co-founder of First Fortnight with

performances from local singer / songwriter Justin Casey and poet Stephan James Smith who is from Kingswood.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Cathal King told the audience the event was organised to bring local groups together to connect and learn from each other’s experiences with a view to improving the positive mental health of the entire community through leadership.

Stephen Paul Manderson, better known by his stage name Professor Green, spoke openly and honestly about his own mental health experiences and advocacy journey.

He explained how the 2015 BBC documentary Professor Green: Suicide and Me was released to an overwhelmingly positive response, something he genuinely didn’t expect to happen.

In the documentary, he undertakes an emotional journey to uncover why his dad, Peter, took

Rapper discusses mental health issues with young people

his own life.

Only a few months before the suicide, he was due to reconcile with his estranged father six years after they’d last spoken.

But a phone call between them became heated, and the last thing he said to his father was: “If I ever see you again, I’ll knock you out.”

His advice to anyone struggling with mental health issues?

“Sleep well, eat healthy, exercise, spend less time on your phone and do something you enjoy”.

He encouraged anyone suffering in silence to reach out and find someone to talk to and how a creative outlet can also help.

COURTS

Man jailed over €80k tablet haul

A MAN who was caught holding more than €80,000 worth of various prescription tablets has been jailed for four years.

Richard Rattigan (39), of Cooley Road, Drimnagh pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of both Zopiclone and Alprazolam for sale or supply at his home on September 27, 2017.

Gardai discovered a total of 40,344 tablets with a street value of €80,688 in Rattigan’s home, having secured a warrant to search it.

Garda Michael O’Sullivan told Dean Kelly BL, prosecuting, that Rattigan was questioned at his home and took responsibility for the tablets, indicating that they were for “depression, or whatever is wrong with me”.

He acknowledged that there were about 27,000 tablets, that he paid about €2,000 for the pills, and that he didn’t have a prescription for them.

Rattigan said a quantity of cash discovered during the garda raid, some €1,370, came from “gambling, working and nixing”.

Judge Melanie Greally acknowledged a letter Rattigan had handed into court which expressed his remorse and shame for his behaviour. The judge said a letter from his mother, described him as a “good son” who is “a role model to his family”.

Judge Greally accepted that Rattigan was a good father and had no previous convictions for similar offences. She said she was taking into account his admissions and plea of guilty before sentencing him to four years in prison.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Eighty students took part in this fantastic musical. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Mount Temple Transition Year students present Hairspray

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OUNT Temple Comprehensive Transition Year students were proud to present their production of Hairspray the Musical last week. The school gym was packed out each night of the five-show run with audiences loving the fantastic performances, great sets and a live orchestra.

Some of the amazing cast who put on an amazing show

MaryLou, Valerie and Donal Curran

Darren and Jamie Dixon

Mount Temple Transition Year students

Kim Fitzgerald, Jenny O’Donovan and Olwyn Boyle

Mount Temple Transition Year students backstage

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Radio presenter Matt Dempsey

Rick O’Shea

Joey Bagnel and David Reilly

Tara and Faye O’Reilly

Amy and Sarah Quinn

Kande Mano and Erica Soldi. Pictures: Andreas Poveda

New Glass film was anything but a pane C

INEMA fans were out in force at Cineworld for a preview night featuring the latest work from director M Night Shyamalan, Glass.

The cinephiles had hopes that the film would prove to be a cracking good sequel of sorts to 2000’s Unbreakable, and 2016’s Split. Featuring the likes of

Bruce Willis, James McAvoy and Samuel L Jackson, the crossover film has a large cast for its busy tale,with Glass now available at Irish cinemas .

Magda Andracka and Arina Obuchova

Kodaline’s Jason Boland with Etaoin Corr

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GROOMS can often be overlooked when it comes to the big wedding day, with many people (and more than a few grooms) assuming that they can just slip on a dark suit, and job done!

Thankfully, this kind of that’ll-do mindset has hit the road, and there’s a lot of choice out there to make sure that Himself scrubs up very well for the wedding or civil ceremony, with Remus Uomo are leading the way in presenting a delicate, light yet immaculately tailored touch for grooms to look their best.

With subtle pastel shades always in fashion, we’ve rounded up some Remus Uomo suits for grooms, and their Best Men, to look their very best on the important day ...

See your nearest Remus Uomo store for a wide variety of wedding suits; also see www.remusuomo.com

Dapper’ll do nicely ...

Choose a groom with a view and get married by the sunny Mediterranean As lovely as it is to get married at home – why not get married by the shores of the Spanish Mediterranean? Sunset Beach Club may have the perfect package for your dream wedding in the sun

IF YOU are dreaming of a romantic celebration on the shores of the Spanish Mediterranean, Sunset Beach Club may well be the venue for you.

Their complete wedding packages include every little detail, and will be overseen by your personal planner, to leave you free to enjoy every minute of your special day.

Wedding packages start from €6,400 for 40

guests (2020 prices), and include all your wedding day needs, from bridal hair and make-up, the ceremony itself (church wedding or seafront blessing), flowers, photography, and welcome cocktail reception, to a 4-course banquet with free-flowing wine, beer, soft drinks, wedding cake, DJ and everything in between.

Furthermore, Sunset Beach Club offers the

bride and groom a complimentary two-night pre-wedding stay in the Winter before the wedding, and complimentary accommodation in the honeymoon suite on the wedding night (conditions apply).

Accommodation discounts will also be available to guests of eligible weddings, who can choose from Sunset Beach Club’s ample selection of rooms, from fam-

ily apartments to luxury suites, all with their own balcony and kitchenette.

Sunset Beach Club is only 20 minutes from Malaga Airport, where you can get direct flights from Ireland, the UK and most European cities.

For further information, see www.sunsetbeachclub.com, or contact the hotel’s wedding coordinator, Claire Mitchell, at weddings@sunsetbeachclub.com.

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Things to remember A premier venue GETTING married is a big decision and is one of the most significant events in someone’s life.

Aside from the excitement involved in planning your big day, there are rules and procedures you must follow in order to marry in Ireland.

There are also rules and procedures if you are ordinarily resident here and choose to marry abroad.

Here, we start at the beginning and guide you through the various things you need to know.

Aside from the rules about how and where you can marry, marriage will immediately affect

lots of areas of your life.

You may not be aware, but your legal status, your inheritance rights, and pensions are just

some things that will change. Many other areas of life will also change.

Today, couples of the same sex or opposite sexes can marry in Ireland.

The minimum age for

getting married in Ireland is 18 years of age.

If you are ordinarily resident in Ireland and

you wish to get married abroad, you must be aged at least 18.

Since November 2007, anyone marrying in Ireland (irrespective of whether they are an Irish citizen or a foreign national) must give three months’ notification before they marry.

You must make this notification in person to any Registrar.

The requirement to give a three-month notice does not apply to civil partners whose civil partnership was registered in Ireland.

If civil partners choose to marry, their civil partnership is automatically dissolved.

Check your list, check it twice WE’VE shared the following countdown checklist in previous wedding supplements and guides – and it’s proven to be one of our most popular little guides, ever!

So, we’re happy to dish out this great advice yet again, in the hopes that we help to make the coming days, weeks, months – but hopefully not years – until your big day that little bit less daunting or stressful.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your special day, so tick off what you have to do as your wedding approaches. And the very best of luck!

12 MONTHS TO GO Set a budget Research, visit and book venue and ceremony locations Book photographer Book videographer Book band Start researching wedding suppliers like florist, makeup artist etc Send save the dates 8-10 MONTHS TO GO Book ceremony music Order wedding dress Think about accommodation for guests Look into honeymoon options 4-8MONTHS TO GO Research and book trials with hair and makeup artists Send notification of intention to marry to the registrar (*this is a legal requirement - you need to give at least three months’ notice) Order bridesmaid dresses Buy wedding shoes and accessories Book DJ Book florist Check passport date and renew if necessary

3 MONTHS TO GO Buy weddings rings Organise wedding favours Get Best Man and Groomsmen’s suits fitted Start collecting addresses of friends and family for the invites and buy stamps Decide on music, ceremony, first dance, reception entrance etc 2 MONTHS TO GO Work on ceremony booklets Send wedding invitations Buy gifts for partner, bridal party, parents 4 WEEKS TO GO Have your final wedding dress fitting Confirm menu and any dietary requirements with the venue Chase any guests who have not yet RSVP’d Finalise guest list 2 WEEKS TO GO Collect wedding dress Organise table plan Write speeches/vows 1 WEEK TO GO Visit venue and go over everything Give reception venue/caterer final guest numbers Attend wedding rehearsal with celebrant

Assign bridesmaid/groomsman as contact person on the day Pack overnight bag Organise envelopes with payments for suppliers – allocate groomsmen to look after on the day 2-3 DAYS TO GO Get nails done Make any last minute changes to table/seating plans Collect groom’s/groomsmen’s suits Confirm time the wedding car will pick you up 1 DAY TO GO Drop off wedding decor, place cards, table names, favours, props, etc. to venue for set up Give list of suppliers/contact numbers to bridesmaid/groomsman/ other contact Have the rings/wedding suppliers payment envelopes ready for the Best Man for the wedding morning DAY OF WEDDING It’s here! Enjoy every single minute of your special day!

For more see weddingsonline.com or join the Facebook conversation on HIGM (Help! I’m getting married) for a great community of people to help with your planning.

just a skip away from the capital THE 4-star Westgrove Hotel, Spa and Leisure Club in Clane village, Co Kildare is one of Kildare’s premier wedding venues.

They offer a superb setting, luxurious accommodation, award-winning cuisine and a personalised and professional service.

Join them on Sunday, February 17 for their wedding fair. You will meet with their dedicated wedding team, who will be delighted to help you with advice and inspiration on every step of the way to your big day.

They will be delighted to go through all of their wedding packages with you on the day, including their amazing all-inclusive package, while you sample delicious canapes and sparkling prosecco.

On the day of the wedding fair, their Alexandra Ballroom will be fully decorated as it would be

for your big day, including their fairylight backdrops, floral arrangements and spectacular table centrepieces.

The O’Connell Suite will be beautifully set for a civil ceremony. The bridal suite will also be on display for viewings, as will all reception rooms including the rooftop terrace bar and private residents’ bar.

For the wedding fair, they invite their most recommended suppliers, who are trusted experts when it comes to all things wed-

dings and who will be happy to discuss any suggestions when it comes to planning your wedding at the 4-star Westgrove Hotel and Spa. The team are always happy to talk about and welcome individual wedding ideas, and their wedding showcases give you the perfect opportunity to discuss that with them.

For further information, see www.westgrovehotel.com, email Niamh at weddings@westgrovehotel.com, or call 045 989 904/045 989 900.

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 DRESSES - REFRESHING A CLASSIC 

Laze Bardot bridal maxi dress €638

Monsoon’s refreshing bridal style FOR anyone going down the traditional wedding route, is there anything more important than the wedding dress?

For a dress that’s only worn and seen once, the wedding dress remains the single most important and memorable item of clothing that most women look back at – and brides-to-be have a lot to look forward to as they look to find the dress.

We’ve turned to Monsoon for a fresh take on a timeless classic, with the high street giant presenting some contemporary wedding styles with a classic twist.

(Left) Devon sequin top €106, Tyra trousers €94;

Suit from €72

(Centre) Jourdan wide left jumpsuit €132, Martha metallic leather pouch €39 (Right) Eugenie embellished bridal corset €169, Jane satin bridal maxi skirt €119

(Left) Satin bow midi dress €169; (right) Satin bow midi dress €169, Doutzen sequin cover-up €94

The Hillgrove will wow with ease in Monaghan MARVEL at every detail of how your wedding day could look at The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa Wedding Showcase, taking place on Sunday, January 27, from 2-5pm.

Voted Ulster’s numberone wedding venue in 2016 and Monaghan’s Best Wedding Venue in 2018, The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa are inviting couples to view their elegant ballrooms and reception spaces, as well as enjoy an exclusive first look at the hotel’s beautiful new wedding garden and stylish honeymoon suite.

The new wedding garden offers couples a dedicated and private space for their wedding photography with a beautiful patio area for post wedding BBQs, and a bespoke built gazebo suitable for outdoor ceremonies and endless photo opportunities.

Another new addition to

The Hillgrove will make an enchanting impression on any couple and their guests

The Hillgrove Hotel & Spa is the recent refurbishment of the venue’s honeymoon suite, which has been totally transformed.

In keeping with the overall style of the hotel, the suite now offers a relaxing space for couples, with delicate watercolourinspired wallpaper adorning the room and a tranquil colour palette throughout.

After enjoying a tour

of the venue and all the exclusive new spaces, it’s then time to focus on the details of your wedding day, with a glass of chilled bubbly and selec-

tion of delicious canapes to savour alongside some great live music.

Find out all about the hotel’s special Your Wedding Your Way package, which caters for 120 guests for just €5,500 and includes lots of memorable touches.

A specially selected edit of the finest wedding suppliers in the region will also be in attendance including Claire Does Cakes, Catherine McAviney Photography, JP Flowers and A n ge l B l o s soms, as well as Sinead O’Brien Wedding Soprano and Blogger.

For further information, telephone 047 81288, email info@hillgrovehotel.com, or alternatively see also www.hillgrovehotel. com.

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 PRECIOUS GEMS 

BEFORE you even think about the big day and its list as long as your arm to sort out, there’s one small thing with great importance to sort out – the engagement ring.

We’ve turned to master jewellers Weir & Sons for some engagement rings to consider. While some of these prices could be a little top-dollar for most of us, there’s no doubt these little lovelies – not actual size – will certainly help to bling out the best in your wedding ensemble ...

18k white gold, pink sapphire and diamond ring €2,220

Platinum and oval-cut diamond-set engagement ring €4,320

18k white gold, pink sapphire and diamond ring €3,380

Marry modern stylings with a charming family-owned hotel RENOWNED for their award-winning wed dings, the 4-star Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar – just 40 minutes from Lucan – presents a spectacular fusion of 17th Century heritage with ultimate modern styling.

L e t t h e m b e yo u r “something old, something new”.

Awa rd e d M i d l a n d s Wedding Venue of the Year in 2018 at the Irish Wedding Awards, the hotel hope to retain their title as they prepare for awards season this month.

As a family-owned hotel, they pride themselves in offering a very personalised service, from the initial booking stage all the way through to your dream day.

Sumptuous food, combined with top-class service, are the main ingredients of any good wedding and the Annebrook House Hotel delivers both

these elements seamlessly.

The ir friendly and approachable service will ensure your wedding day is everything you want it to be and more.

Ciara and the wedding team at the Annebrook constantly strive to keep up to date with current trends to ensure every couple’s day is as memorable and as individual as they are.

They are excited to

Platinum ring with three pear-shaped diamonds €9,460

Three-carat platinum solitaire diamond ring €67,500

Platinum sapphire and diamond cluster ring €34,950

You’ll find pleasing contemporary touches with some traditional stylings at Annebrook House

announce the launch of their newly refurbished ballroom, coming in Spring.

Come along to their

next Wedding Open Days on Sunday, February 3 (1-5pm) and Wednesday, February 20 (5-8pm) to view this wonderful

venue for yourself.

For further information, see www.annebrook.ie, or email Ciara on events@ annebrook.ie.

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DUBLIN CHILDREN ADVISED TO GRAB A BOOK IN 2019

THIS spring children in Dublin are urged to keep their eyes peeled for mysterious aliens as Bumpfizzle – the Best on Planet Earth by Patricia Forde, is the chosen book for the 2019 Citywide Reading Campaign for Children.

The Campaign launched last week in the newly refurbished Kevin Street Library, where some enthusiastic young readers of the book got to meet with the author. The 2019 Campaign runs from January to March and details of the many events associated with it can be found at www.dublincityofliterature.ie. Pictured with author Patricia Forde are Nancy Jane Hanlon (7) from Tallaght, Lilwena Le Sommer Rennison (8) from Swords and Matthew Treacy (8) from Sutton. Picture: Colm Mahady / Fennell Photography

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SLICES OF CONTEMPORARY IRISH LIFE

LIVE MUSIC | IRELAND’S LARGEST FESTIVAL OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND BEYOND

Irish singer songwriter Cathy Davey

World class talent at TradFest Lindisfarne come to TradFest

PADRAIG CONLON

TEMPLE Bar will be alive with the sound of bodhrans and fiddles this weekend for one of the country’s unmissable music events.

TradFest, Ireland’s largest festival of trad, folk, and world music, started yesterday (Wednesday 23rd) and

Have a go at playing traditional music

promises five days of world class talent in the city.

Since starting out in 2006 as a small niche traditional music festival it has grown immensely in size and musical range.

Tradfest offers music lovers unique opportunities to experience live music in some of Dublin’s most historic places, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to City Hall, making it one of the city’s most unmiss-

able events.

As will as the gigs, guests will have the opportunity to take a songwriting workshop with Eleanor McEvoy, explore Sean-Nos singing in a workshop with Oonagh McArdle, catch the premieres of two new documentaries about Irish musicians - Slan leis an gCeol and Starboard Home.

The festival will also include an evening in celebration of Ronnie Drew, The Dubliners and others performed in story and song by Phelim Drew.

Tradfest should get Dublin city

centre hopping and help banish those dreaded winter blues!

Speaking ahead of this year’s festival, Martin Harte of The Temple Bar Company who run TradFest said: “The 2019 lineup is one of our most iconic yet, with a strong international lineup featuring the likes of multi Grammy Award-winner Kathy Mattea, evergreen folk superstars Steeleye Span and Iberian piper Carlos Nunez, whilst celebrating the cream of established Irish talent including Eleanor McEvoy, Andy Irvine, Arty

McGlynn, all the while supporting emerging artists through our headline programme and our showcasing events.

“As usual, the festival strives to ensure that there is a strong female presence across the program.

“We are also delighted to expand and increase the hugely popular front row sessions with more concerts, more days and more fun than ever before”.

Tradfest runs until Sunday, January 27.

DUBLINERS BEING SOUGHT FOR ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

“BE Brave, Be Bold” is the theme to this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 which is on the hunt for Dubliners.

Operating in more than 60 countries worldwide, the programme is recognised as the most prestigious business accolade for entrepreneurs.

Now in its 22nd year, the nominations are officially open to all sectors and businesses of all sizes across the island of Ireland and are invited to submit their nominations until February 15.

Dublin’s entrepreneurs are encouraged to put themselves forward to follow in the footsteps of well-known Dublin business people, fashion designer Louise Kennedy and Freshly Chopped’s Brian Lee, who were finalists in

2018 and 2016 respectively.

Kevin McLoughlin, Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland said: “This year we are committed to supporting and encouraging our island’s entrepreneurs to be brave and to be bold, whether that means taking a first step with a brilliant idea or taking a calculated risk to drive growth in their business.

“They will be able to take inspiration from and tap into the vast knowledge of Ireland’s most fearless entrepreneurs who have gone through this programme in the past.

“I am really proud that we now have an Alumni network of 500 entrepreneurs who have benefited from the programme and remain connected to it.”

The awards programme is divided into three categories, Emerging, Industry and International, with eight finalists chosen per category.

The 24 finalists will be selected by an independent panel of judges, comprising former winners and chaired by Anne Heraty of CPL Resources plc.

Last year saw a strong mix of male and female finalists across nine different sectors who collectively employed more than 2,700 people and generated revenues in excess €150m.

Daniel Mackey and Peter Coppinger of Cork-based SaaS company Teamwork emerged as the overall winners at the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards and will go on to represent Ireland

at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards in Monte Carlo in June.

Belfast-based Hospitality group Beannchor took top prize in the Industry category, while biotechnology company Carrick Therapeutics won top prize in the Emerging category.

The finalists will engage in a strategic growth programme over a 10-month period which includes a week-long CEO Retreat to Hong Kong, and they will also gain exclusive access to a prestigious community of over 500 peers known as the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Alumni.

The 24 finalists for 2019 will be announced on April 23.

For further information visit www.eoy.ie.

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Find your dream honeymoon trip with GoHop.ie MOST newlyweds want to start married life together with an unforgettable honeymoon.

But every couple is different, and that’s why Irish travel firm GoHop.ie have a team of honeymoon specialists to ensure every newlywed’s holiday dreams really do come true on their first trip away as husband and wife.

Your honeymoon will most likely be one of the most memorable and most expensive holidays of your life.

That’s why many couples tend to struggle when it comes to deciding on what type of holiday itinerary they want, and which honeymoon destination is the right one for them.

The GoHop.ie honeymoon specialists know exactly what’s involved in planning a couple’s perfect honeymoon.

A qualified member of this travel team meets with the couple, listens to their specific requirements, then matches those wishes to a selection of destinations and itineraries that offers a choice of options that will fulfill their dream honeymoon expectations down to the very last detail.

The GoHop.ie honeymoon specialist team have listed a wonderful selection of thought-provoking honeymoon package ideas to whet your appetite on their website at https://www.gohop.ie/interests/ honeymoons/destinations.

GoHop.ie can tailor-make worldwide honeymoon packages to accommodate both relaxation and actionpacked adventure, elaborate all-inclusive holidays including complimentary enhancements such as room upgrades, candlelit dinners and spa treatments.

As a multi award-winning company and multiple winner of Weddings Online’s Honeymoon Supplier of the Year, both experts and newlyweds agree that GoHop.ie is one of the market leaders when it comes to planning your ultimate honeymoon.

GoHop.ie is now considered one of the most popular holiday websites in Ireland. Irish-owned and managed, the brand continues to broaden its appeal to holiday consumers, offering great value holidays to suit every budget at some of the best prices on the market, operating flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock airports.

The company boasts more than 45,000 followers on Facebook and enjoys a Feefo rating of 4.75.

Consumers can also sign up to the GoHop weekly newsletter for unbeatable worldwide holiday deals and exciting product updates.

For further infromation, see GoHop.ie, or call 01 241 2389; on Facebook see GoHop.ie; on Twitter follow @GoHop_ie; or on Instagram follow #GoHop.ie.

Prestigious Harvard University – set in leafy Cambridge, Massachusetts, just beyond Boston city is just one of the area’s many jewels of note in a welcoming region that celebrates New England’s past while looking to the future, too

Discover old America’s SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor NEW England – the birthplace of America – is filled with rich history, cultural attractions, fascinating cities, scenic villages, and outdoor adventures at every turn.

From the white sandy beaches and lighthouses of Cape Cod to the expansive lakes, panoramic mountain views and dockside restaurants dishing up delicious seafood chowder and lobster, it doesn’t get more inviting than this.

If you fancy discovering a wealth of diverse travel experiences with easy access from major airports in Boston, Providence and New York then read on ...

Travelvalue.ie is offering a mouth-watering five nights in Boston and Salem this February from €759 per person.

Maine is a remarkable destination at any time of the year, with lighthouses and sleepy coastal towns dotting its ragged coastline and islands, while her forests are always a sight to behold

An integral part of the American Revolution, Boston is a history buff’s dream with landmarks including the infamous Boston Tea Party and the site of the first act of defiance against British rule, The Liberty Tree.

Between excursions, relax at the four-star Godfrey Hotel which is perfectly placed in the heart

of downtown Boston.

Spend your last two nights exploring another historical coastal city, Salem.

Hear all the evidence that was presented at the Witch Trials in 1692 and ponder how 19 people were convicted and executed under accusations of black magic.

The town which

inspired Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is no stranger to horror; the headquarters of The Satanic Temple also reside in the Massachusetts municipality.

Price includes return flights from Dublin to Providence Airport with two checked-in bags, three nights in Godfrey Hotel Boston, two nights

in Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites (http://itaa. ie/2018/11/26/bostonsalem/).

If it’s a fun family holiday you’re after, then CruiseWorld.ie is offering six nights in Salem this May from €1,299 per person.

This package represents great value as it includes passes to the Witch Dungeon Museum, an arena of terror where haunting tales that make up the history of Spooky Salem are played out.

Paying a visit to the New England Pirate Museum and the Witch History Museum will provide more wild stories for all your clan as well as lively activities for the kids.

The Salem Waterfront Hotel will be your home for the week, where a heated indoor pool and a fitness room will help you to wind down after an

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(Top) Maine’s Sebasco Resort offers plenty for all the family in its deceptively quiet bayside setting, which is home to a dizzying range of activities; (above) those seeking an urban buzz should check out the Godfrey Hotel, set right in downtown Boston

charms in New England action-packed day.

Described as “cool and casual fare with flair”, the on-site restaurant, The Regatta Pub, specialises in delicious seafood caught locally.

Price includes return flights from Dublin to Boston Providence with No r we g i a n A i r, t wo check-in bags, six-day car hire, six nights at the Salem Waterfront Hotel, passes to The New England Pirate Museum, The Witch History Museum,

and two first-class tickets aboard the Privateer IV. For more information on this offer from CruiseWorld.ie, visit: http:// itaa.ie/2018/11/26/ salem-pirates-witchesand-whales-packagestay-6-nights-at-thesalem-waterfront-hotelsuites/ Another great family deal is the self-drive tour of mountain tops and lobster pots from American Sky holidays which is offering eight nights from

Football deals for fans are kicking off LIVERPOOL fans who want to see their club in action at Anfield and do it in style should consider the hospitality packages on offer from Keith Prowse.

The deal includes one night’s hotel accommodation and seated match tickets with access to hospitality facilities both before and after the game.

Fans can choose from last minute availability for four home games – v Leicester City on January 30

€2,369 per person, including flights.

Begin with an exploration of Boston, then drive into the stunning White Mountains for scenic hikes and home-cooked meals.

Travel to Maine’s beautifully rugged coast to spend three nights at the Sabasco Resort, paddling the calm waters of the bay, biking, golfing and enjoying the harbourside saltwater pool, while the kids have fun in the sum-

mer day camp.

You will get to sample some of Boston’s finest cuisine, take a worldfamous DUCK tour or join a whale watching excursion to view humpbacks, finbacks and other giant whales.

Another highlight is a stay at a wilderness lodge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, hiking, splashing in waterfall pools and feeding your appetite with tasty homecooked meals.

(from €485pps); v Bournemouth on February 9 (from €568pps); v Watford on February 27 (from €564pps); and v Burnley on March 9 (from €812pps).

For further information and bookings, call 01 878 3500 or see www.keithprowseattractions.com.

Cruise specialists pull into Ireland TAILOR-MADE cruise holiday specialist Planet Cruise has expanded into Ireland.

Coastal Maine’s Sebasco Resort, located right at the water’s edge, is the ideal spot for the kids to have fun at summer day camp while the parents indulge in relaxation and a hive of activities on land and at sea.

If retail therapy is required, visit historic Portsmouth for exceptional tax-free shopping and waterfront dining.

For further information on these offers, check out www.americansky.ie.

The launch incorporates departures from Dublin and other Irish airports while pricing will be in euro.

Chief operating officer Otto Rosenberger said: “We are delighted to be able to give our customers in Ireland the choice of more than 6,000 cruises from all major cruise lines.

“Irish customers booking with Planet Cruise will experience our price guarantee, low deposit and exceptional customer service.”

Planet Cruises’ call centre will be open seven days a week until 11pm, with a price promise to customers that they will not find a cheaper cruise elsewhere.

Even if you’re not at all a fan of all things witch-related, historic Salem, Massachusetts casts a spell over visitors, as one of America’s oldest towns that’s full of character

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

High on Harmonies GOINGOUTOUT

The Once bring Newfoundland influences to Dublin

 JAMES HENDICOTT

WITH Dublin Tradfest heading into town in the coming week, the chance to explore folk scenes from outside our own borders is one that looms large.

Newfoundland is an unlikely hotbed, and one of their hottest properties, The Once, are one of the acts from outside our own shores that will be dropping into Dublin.

Those Newfoundland origins are at the forefront of the band’s very existence, too.

“Most of the people that came before us are

immigrants that came from France or Ireland to Newfoundland,” Geraldine Hollett, one of the band’s vocal trio, explains.

“They brought the music with them. In the 90s there was a ‘Celtic Revival’ and that music is definitely influenced by the Irish. We even sound like you in certain communities. When we hit Wexford, we can find people that look like us.”

The ir connections, especially on their most re c e n t a l b u m , Ti m e Enough, come not just from the music, but from a haunting, minimalist approach to lyrics.

“It’s a conscious choice, especially for this album,” Hollett says of the toneddown approach.

PICKWEEK OF THE

JANUARY 24 (THURSDAY) Boyzone @ 3Arena, €69+ THE lads need no introduction – the critic-proof quartet will no doubt pack ’em in with some beloved choons that pretty much all of us can sing along to.

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“We wanted to make an intimate album. We wanted the meaning of the words to get into your

head to haunt and then to comfort.”

“Mostly they were written for anyone who has experienced love, loss, anxiety, low self-worth and apathy. So, everyone.

“It was difficult, yes.

Stripping things bare leaves us so exposed. We aren’t that comfortable running around naked these days! But we know how important it is to be real.

“You do really question if it’s good enough.

You have to trust that if it comes from a real and honest place, it will reach those it was intended for and not be hurt by the ones it wasn’t.

“The older we get the deeper we delve and the more comfortable we get with it,” she continues.

“We fear it less and we welcome it more. We are also aware of what is going on past our own minds and we are able to think of the big picture and how others might perhaps feel the same in their own little worlds.

We depend on it.”

The long-standing vocal mix between the trio has become a real signature, though, one that stands tall on Time Enough, and helps their songs to soar.

“It’s the crux of what

we do,” Hollett says of the band’s complex and uplifting harmonies.

“Everything can change musically, but our signature three-part harmony has to stay.”

“We don’t think about harmonies while we write. When we come to the table with our new songs, we do everything in our power to maintain it and we will change the song as much as needed to make it work.

“We manage to keep everything we want to resonate intact. We like to think we hold back sometimes to intensify the harmony at the proper moments, so we don’t bore the pants off our audience. We love choosing our moments.

“Heading outside our Canadian borders, where we know we make sense as a band – and trying our new material in Ireland, England and Europe where we have only visited a handful of times – is pretty exciting and nervewracking.

“It’s important as artists to jump straight out of our comfort zones and into the arms of something unknown. It keeps us on our toes,” she said.

The Once play the Pepper Canister Church, Dublin, on January 25.

JANUARY 24 (THURSDAY) Death Cab For Cutie @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Heart-hitting cult indie band bring their morose but memorable sense of impending doom in to the Olympia for a big, dingy singalong.

David Kitt @ Inni-K @ The Workman’s Club, €20 John Paul White @ Whelan’s, €19 Stefan Murphy @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13 Lil’ Mosey @ The Academy, €25

JANUARY 25 (FRIDAY) Ben Howard @ 3Arena, €47 Stockton’s Wing @ The Workman’s Club, €7 The Innocent Bystander @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14

JANUARY 26 (SATURDAY) The Spitfires @ The Workman’s Club, €20 Oscar Blue @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Grainne Cotter @ The Vintage Room, €10

JANUARY 27 (SUNDAY) Bastille @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Jarrod Dickenson @ Whelan’s, €12 Marie Keane @ The Sugar Club, €10

JANUARY 29 (TUESDAY) Hayley Kiyoko @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT

JANUARY 30 (WEDNESDAY) The Dead South @ The Button Factory, €20 Hayley Kiyoko @ Olympia Theatre, €24 Ozzy Osbourne + Judas Priest @ 3Arena, €72+ Gigs-wise, it’s still relatively quiet as the year gets under way – but sure to be one of the biggest Metal shows in 2019, the loud, tattooed character that is Ozzy (right) returns to the big stage at the 3Arena.

While Boyzone (top) might be a safer choice for some music fans, good ol’ Ozzy should liven things up for everyone else.

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came out the better side of a seven-goal FAI Intermediate Cup thriller as they edged past St Mochta’s at Hadden Park to book a spot in the quarter-final draw.

The two LSL Sunday Senior heavyweights faced off in what looked, from the initial draw, the most evenly-matched of the last 16 ties and that was borne out on Sunday.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS AWARDS | DUBLINERS ON THE SHORTLIST FOR ANNUAL GONGS

Outsider hail extraordinary achievements  sport@dublingazette.com

DUBLINERS Dermot Higgins, Don Hannon and Neil Hoey are all on the long list of 51 nominees for Outsider magazine’s annual People of the Year Awards.

These awards celebrate ordinary but extraordinary people that have achieved amazing feats on the Irish outdoor and adventure scene in 2018.

The 56-year-old Higgins set off from his hometown of Skerries to pedal around the planet. That’s right, he became the oldest man on record to cycle the whole way around the world – a whopping 30,000k over nine months.

Beamount’s Hannon, 45, ran the Ireland Way from Cork to the Causeway Coast this year. That’s more than 1,000km over 14 mountain ranges in 15 days.

His aim? To encourage people to become organ donors. This follows

from his experience of donating half of his own liver to his sister in 2016.

Hoey, who is 18, lost his leg to cancer when he was a child but recently completed the challenging and very mucky obstacle course Hell & Back.

Not only did he become the first amputee to complete the 7km long course, which includes everything from large walls to be climbed over to nets that must be scrambled under.

He also won the Hang Tough Challenge. This is where participants attempt to hang for as long as possible from a set of monkey bars.

Hoey obliterated the record, hanging for more than eight minutes; he completed the event to raise money for his Irish amputee football team.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of achievements. For the list, go to www.outsider.ie/outsiderawards/.

Indeed, the list includes six-yearold Joshua Davison who became the youngest person ever to climb

Don Hannon.

Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan

Neil Hoey at the finish line of Hell & Back

north Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal (4,167m).

Nine-year-old Molly Marshall from Cork competed her first triathlon in 2018 despite the challenges she faces with cerebral palsy.

Hillwalker Dillon Lynch, 11, has probably spent more time in the mountains in 2018 than many adults

do in their whole lives.

Raising funds for Barretstown as he hiked, he has climbed more than 30,000m and aims to have climbed to the 25 highest points and peaks in Ireland by the end of the year.

The awards are supported by joint title sponsors Just Eat, Active Iron and Columbia Sportswear.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS A GENTLE WELL donereminder to the Junior to you A la that our Under-15 girls team are hosting a clothes collection in the clubhouse between now and January 31 to help fund their trip to Portugal.

This is a great way to kick start a domestic new year clean up, so please drop your clothes off into the clubhouse!

Contact Linda Parnell or Gerry Staunton for further information. They will be in the clubhouse every evening this week!

Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the opening fixtures of our 2019 season. As always, we ask you to get out and support our teams.

Sadly, the club learned of the passing of a legend last week, Andy McManus snr. Andy was responsible for hundreds of children partaking in our games back in the day and his children carry on the tradition of superb club people.

The executive committee offer our deepest sympathies to the McManus family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

For more information on all our news snippets, go to our website, FaceBook, Twitter or Instagram page, where you can find a myriad of facts about the club!

Dublin star Lyndsey Davey helped launch the 30th edition of the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé 2019 GAA Football Festival. Picture: Thomas White

CRUMLIN ALL training has now resumed after the winter break; ladies football and camogie training is on a Tuesday night at 7pm in Crumlin Boxing and 6.15pm on a Thursday.

Men’s training is in Brickfield at 9pm every Tuesday and Thursday.

The club nursery has started back training this week and this is open to all children age 4 to 7.

Also, if you have a child older than 7 we have great teams’ set-up within the club.

For more information please contact Jonathan Rock on 087-0527982.

Adult subs are now due and once again we will be asking all members social

and playing to pay ASAP. 2019 Juvenile registration will take place on Tuesday, February 5 in the club-house at O’Toole Park from 8pm to 9pm.

SAVE THE DATE – Our 4-day Easter camp will be running this year from Tuesday, April 23 to Friday, April 26.

Lotto was not won this week. The numbers drawn were 8, 14, 15, 16. Also, there were no match 3 winners for the second week running. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,550 and the match 3 jackpot will be €450.

Congratulations and best wishes to Andrew and Judith on their recent marriage.

SOCCER: HADDEN PARK CLUB RECOVER FROM TWO-GOALS

Gibbons inspires stunning Killester FAI Cup comeback FAI INTERMEDIATE CUP Killester Donnycarney St Mochta’s  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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KILLESTER Donnycarney came out the better side of a seven-goal FAI Intermediate Cup thriller as they edged past St Mochta’s at Hadden Park to book a spot in the quarter-final draw.

The two LSL Sunday Senior heavyweights faced off in what looked, from the initial draw, the most evenly-matched of the last 16 ties and that was borne out on Sunday afternoon.

A brace from Dean Gibbons and a goal each for John Brophy and Lennie McMillian saw Gary Howlett’s side to victory after fighting back from 2-0 down at half time.

Kenny Carr and Philly Hughes had put the Blanch side in a commanding position at the break,

but they wouldn’t score again until David Somers netted a consolation four minutes from time.

Killester have enjoyed the stronger opening to the season and remain within touching distance of leaders Crumlin United, while Mochta’s are seventh but have a string of games in hand.

Both sides had chances in the opening exchanges, with Killester midfielder Steven Chambers clipping a free kick inches wide of the post when any touch would have resulted in the opening goal.

Evan Whelan then did well to deny Mochta’s striker Dean Kelly, before Chambers shaved the edge of the post with a wellstruck shot from distance.

St Mochta’s took the lead ten minutes before half time when former Newbridge Town winger Carr latched onto Karl Somers’ through-ball and lifted his shot over the

advancing Whelan.

Noel Murray was denied by the busy Whelan before Hughes doubled the advantage a minute from half time as she showed poise to evade a tackler and find the net.

The game was turned on its head after the break and Killester needed just five minutes to halve the deficit as Brophy beat Mochta’s keeper Craig Hyland.

Six minutes later, they were level as full-back Gib-

bons scored the first of his two goals, a spectacular effort from outside the box into the top corner that left Hyland with no chance.

Killester led for the first time in the game just past the hour mark as former Irish junior international McMillian was first to a loose ball and slotted home.

And Gibbons doubled his tally, and his tally of spectacular goals, as he once again beat Hyland from distance to put Kil-

lester 4-2 in front.

The drama wasn’t finished as David Somers got in on the action for minutes from time but, despite pushing hard in the final moments, they could not find the fourth goal to take the tie back to Blanch.

Killester Donnycarney go into the hat for the quarter-final with Collinstown, Crumlin, Maynooth Town, UCC, Rockmount, Avondale United and the winner of Glebe North and Midleton.

William to make his Marck

William Hondermarck signed terms this week with Norwich City

FORMER St Kevin’s Boys and Shelbourne youth William Hondermarck has become the latest Irish talent to make the move to English club Norwich City.

The 18-year-old midfielder makes the move to East Anglia after making his League of Ireland breakthrough for Drogheda United last season.

Hondermarck made 13 appearances for the Boynesiders and starred in the First Division club’s shock FAI Cup win over Shamrock Rovers in his second-ever senior game in August.

Cabinteely winger Simon Power signed a new

deal with the Canaries before going out on loan to Dutch side Dordrecht, while Ireland U-19 striker Adam Idah has made an impact.

Hondermarck made the move to Norwich over Christmas but the education-minded Dubliner will complete his Leaving Cert remotely.

“It feels like a dream. To have the chance to be involved in an environment like this is amazing for me,” said Hondermarck. “Education is a big thing for me so I’m going to still be studying. I want to settle into life here but I want to focus on getting a good education as well.”

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DOWN TO ADVANCE Lennie McMillan holds off St Mochta’s Noel Murray Picture: Martin Doherty

RUGBY: CLONTARF PREVAIL TO REMAIN IN THIRD IN AIL DIVISION 1A

Bulls make Cookies crumble at the death AIL DIVISION 1A  sport@dublingazette.com

DERBY DELIGHT

Wesley moving on up in epic Division 1B battle OLD Wesley’s Ben Burns streaks over for one of his side’s tries in an impressive 41-15 win over St Mary’s last weekend in AIL Division 1B. The win moved Wesley up to 28 points, level with next weekend’s opponent’s Malone, giving them a big chance of promotion and a rise up to the top tier of club rugby.

It will be a tough battle, though, with seventh placed Mary’s only three points behind them in one of the closest fought competitions around.

Picture: Ken Richardson

CLONTARF outscored Young Munster by three tries to two in an entertaining 24-20 Division 1A triumph at Castle Avenue where David Joyce had the final say with a late match-winning penalty.

Third-placed ‘Tarf looked out of reach when centre Matt D’Arcy’s fourth try of the campaign had them 21-6 to the good.

But Munsters bounced back in impressive fashion with two tries - one from young flanker Dan Walsh, converted by Alan Tynan, and a penalty try.

Even after Joyce’s subsequent penalty, a cross-field kick almost conjured up another try for the never-say-die Cookies.

They also suffered a near miss early on, full-back Tynan drawing a penalty attempt wide after Clontarf had lost D’Arcy to the sinbin.

Out-half Shane Airey did boot the visitors in front soon after, but their promising start was undone by an intercept try run in from halfway by ‘Tarf’s Under-20 hooker Dec Adamson.

Joyce converted before Airey’s second penalty made it a one-point game at half-time 7-6.

Playing on their all-weather pitch, Clontarf began to open up on the resumption, building pressure and picking off a terrific second try.

Scrum half Angus Lloyd, a recent debutant with Connacht, was first to his own grubber kick near the left touchline and deftly offloaded for young centre Sean O’Brien to finish off to the left of the posts. The extras from Joyce made it 14-6.

Munsters leaked a third try when D’Arcy

Clontarf’s Declan Adamson breaks from halfway to score. Picture: Sam O’Byrne

gritted his teeth and grounded the ball for a quality finish despite the presence of three defenders.

Hugely frustrated by that concession, the Cookies, who had lost 17-11 to the same opposition before Christmas, bounced back to set up a nail-biting conclusion, only for the experienced Joyce to make sure of ‘Tarf’s

eighth win in ten rounds.

The result keeps Andy Wood’s men just three points behind Lansdowne in the battle for a home semi-final berth. Notably, the north Dubliners have also opened up a ninepoint lead on Garryowen in fourth, while eighth-placed Munsters are now feeling increasing heat from UCC below them.

Railway on track for national challenge LEINSTER INDOOR HOCKEY  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

HANNAH de Burgh Whyte’s hat trick propelled Railway Union to yet another Leinster women’s indoor hockey league title as they got the better of Glenanne in the final once again.

The Sandymount side had earlier arrived with a 5-2 win over Muckross in their semi-final while Glenanne were 5-3 winners over North Kildare, setting up a repeat of the 2018 final.

The Glens did hit the front with Marie Goulding sliding in a nice finish from the left of the circle after Audrey Westlake’s pass.

But Railway’s core players soon came to the fore with Orla Fox,

Holly Jenkinson, de Burgh Whyte and the Joyce twins controlling matters.

They started to run up the corners and got level when de Burgh Whyte flicked in on the rebound off her own shot which was brilliantly saved by Roisin O’Brien.

A pair of identical Cecelia Joyce deflections from the baseline pushed their lead out to 3-2 – countering Rachel O’Brien’s goal with a first time slap – at the half-time break.

De Burgh Whyte finally put daylight between the sides in the second half when she latched onto Fox’s excellent slip pass having weaved through a couple of tackles.

Serena Rush did brilliantly to keep out a Kate McKenna shot while a fifth corner for Railway

went incomplete.

And so Kate O’Connor’s corner switch kept Glenanne in the hunt but when de Burgh Whyte’s shot snuck in via a looping defensive touch and out of reach of a desperate goal line effort to clear, the Sandymount side were home and

hosed.

They advance to represent Leinster at the All-Ireland stage where they will be in the mix along with Galway from Connacht, Ashton from Munster and the long-time reigning national champions Ards.

Railway Union celebrate their success.

Picture: Tristan Seaton-Stedham

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SOCCER

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: DUBLINERS ABOUND IN IRISH TEAM

Abu Dhabi calling for local heroes  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

Republic of Ireland Under-15 manager Jason Donohue

Bohs and St Pat’s players central to Irish squads REPUBLIC of Ireland Under-15 head coach Jason Donohue has named a 20-man squad packed with players plying their trade with Dublin clubs for an upcoming International Tournament in Spain.

Bohemians trio James Mullins, Evan Ferguson and Cian Kelly all get the nod as does Cherry Orchard’s Ben Quinn and a wealth of St Patrick’s Athletic’s stars – James Abankwah, Aaron O’Reilly, Craig King and Glory Nzingo.

Over the space of five days in late January and early February, Ireland will play Spain, the Netherlands and Hungary at the Pinatar Arena.

Defender Abankwah and forward Edwin Adbajwe – from Shamrock Rovers – are in line to make their international debuts, after being selected in the squad for the first time.

Speaking ahead of the trip to Spain, Under-15 Head Coach Jason Donohue says it is a chance for the new players to impress.

“We had an assessment game leading in before Christmas. The four lads did really well and deserve this opportunity,” said Donohue.

Despite the majority of the players being in their off-season, Donohue has been delighted with the players’ physical preparations.

“Communication with the clubs has been key. I’ve been in conversation with the club coaches, just to get the players on programmes. We wont be using the players’ fitness as an excuse in Spain.”

At Under-16 level, meanwhile, St Pat’s Ben McCormack and Bohs’ Colin Conroy scored in a 2-0 win for Ireland over Australia at the FAI National Training Centre.

Paul Osam’s side a well-deserved win in front of a large crowd that included High Performance Director Ruud Dokter, Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny, Under-17 head coach Colin O’Brien, Under-15 head coach Donohue, and Colleges & Universities manager Greg Yelverton.

Again, there were plenty of Dublin-city based players with Bohs’ Gavin O’Brien also in the panel while McCormack’s St Pat’s club mates Oisin Hand, Jamie Doyle and Kyle Martin-Conway involved.

DUBLIN City is well-represented among the 26 athletes from the capital who will help make up the 91-strong Team Ireland panel at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi in March.

The squad travel to Abu Dhabi in March for the 15th Special Olympics, the first to take place in the middle east, from March 14 to 21.

The city provides members of both the female and male basketball teams as Emma Johnston (22) from Finglas and Stephen Lee (27) from Navan Road make the trip.

Deirdre O’Callaghan (37) from Glasnevin is set to take part in the kayaking event, while Edel Armstrong (23) will also take to the water in the freestyle swimming.

Patrick Furlong (19) from Ballyfermot and Omer Teko (25) from Walkinstown will form part of the seven-a-side football panel.

In total, 7,000 athletes from 170 countries are expected to take part in the games, which is

The entire Dublin contingent that will travel to Abu Dhabi for the Special Olympics in March. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

run in Ireland by Special Olympics Ireland, a charity supporting adults and children with learning disabilities.

Special Olympics Ireland has called on individual and business assistance needs to raise a total of €445,000 to cover the cost of sending Team Ireland (€5,000 per athlete).

Head of the Irish delegation, Emma McMenamin, said: “These athletes are extremely focused and determined and like any athlete fac-

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The course teaches everything about horseracing including Breeders, Trainers, Owners, Jockeys, Racegoers, Betting, Race Course Management, Role of Horse Racing Ireland, Role of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, Racing Media, Sponsorship, Promotion with Johnny Murtagh and John Oxx among the presenters. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ horses-for-course-adult-education-course-on-horseracingtickets-52939694050.

ing into a major competition, they are putting 100% into their training.

“It was great to see how excited the athletes are to be part of this huge event.

“To represent Team Ireland and compete on the World Stage in Abu Dhabi is a big honour and one these Special Olympics athletes are not taking lightly.”

President Michael D Higgins sent a message of support for the team, stating: “Being chosen to represent your country on the international stage is

a great honour indeed.

“It is a tribute, not only to your great talent as athletes, but also to your dedication, hard work and perseverance; qualities which make you inspirational role models and admirable ambassadors for Ireland.

“I have no doubt that Ireland’s great reputation at the World Summer Games will be further enhanced by Team Ireland’s performance in Abu Dhabi, and that you will make us very proud indeed.”

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CAMOGIE: GRIFFITH AVENUE OUTFIT MAKE SCHOOLS SENIOR HISTORY

Dubs denied O’Byrne final glory

The Dominican College Griffith Avenue team that won their first ever Senior A schools camogie title

Dominican and Our Lady’s schools’ glory SCHOOLS SENIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP Dominican Griffith Avenue Loreto Beaufort  sport@dublingazette.com

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DOMINICAN College Griffith Avenue landed the Dublin Senior Division 1 schools championship for the first time last Friday with a four-star performance guiding the way in Abbotstown.

It was an intense match throughout but the Dominican girls persevered amid a series of brilliant individual battles all over the pitch.

With outstanding performances from each of the six backs, the Beaufort forwards found it difficult to score following some brilliant saves by Karen O’Connell.

Zara Ryan and Eva Ahern were a strong pairing in midfield, helping Dominicans keep a strong attack motoring with plenty of high quality ball.

It was a very close first half and Dominicans were only a point up at half time, a hard fought 2-2 to 1-4 outcome for the first half hour.

Their forward line, though, were

relentless in the second half with some brilliant scores from Eile O’Ceallaigh and Saibh Mangan and they would go on to run up a quartet of goals to the delight of their large group of supporters, bringing the trophy back to Griffith Avenue for the first time in its history.

SCHOOLS SENIOR A SHIELD Our Lady’s Terenure Castleknock CC  sport@dublingazette.com

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5-5 3-10

GOAL-hungry Our Lady’s Terenure beat Castleknock Community College 5-5 to 3-10 in the Division A Shield final on Friday in Blakestown with Emma Ryan proving the match winner in the final reckoning with a brilliant display of nerve under pressure.

Castleknock started very well and were leading by five points going into the last few minutes of the first half but Blaithnaid Slater scored a goal for Our Lady’s just before the break to get them right back into the contest.

It left the half-time score at 1-2 to 1-4 in Knock’s favour and the Terenure out-

fit upped their tempo in the second half to take control with scores from Holly Finnegan, Amber Finnegan and Emma Ryan and great goalkeeping from Ally Ramsden.

Castleknock were, all the while, scoring points of their own and the match was nip and tuck right until the end.

Ultimately, captain Holly Finnegan scored a goal to put Our Lady’s three

points up but Castleknock scored a goal themselves almost immediately to level it.

It left all the pressure on Ryan to score a last minute free for Our Lady’s to win by a point.

Rachel Seery moved forward from full back in the last ten minutes to play a key role in the endgame while Holly Finnegan was another driving force.

DUBLIN fell to a 1-12 to 0-10 defeat to Westmeath in the O’Byrne Cup final at Parnell Park as the midlanders’ forward Ger Egan played the starring role.

His goal deep into the second half effectively sealed the game for Westmeath when the hop of the ball from a delivery from midfield fooled the Dublin defence.

The Dubs did not create many goalscoring opportunities but were left to reflect on a squareball call in the fourth minute of the secondhalf when sub Colm Basquel flicked a Cormac Howley shot, dropping short, to the net.

It took Dublin 18 minutes to open their account in the firsthalf when the impressive Seán Bugler swung over off the left foot.

A minute later a well weighted pass by Bugler invited Aaron Byrne to make it 0-2 to 0-1 to Paul Clarke’s men. Byrne was one of Dublin’s best operators in the opening half as his footwork, change of angles and pace prised open a well-organized Westmeath defence on a few occasions.

By the interval, Westmeath were 0-5 to 0-4 up and Dublin keeper Bunyan had done well to stop a goal attempt from Noel Mulligan.

They got on top again with points from Egan and Tommy McDaniel to move 0-10 to 0-5 clear.

Egan’s goal left Dublin with far too much to do.

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THERE IS a vacancy for one of the top positions in Dublin club football after Brian Mullins stepped down as manager of St Vincent’s after two years in charge.

The 64-year-old stepped down as St Vincent’s senior football coach a little over a year after guiding the Marino side to a Dublin Senior Championship title.

Vincent’s were also crowned AFL Division 1 champions last month after seeing off Ballyboden St Enda’s in the final.

Mullins stepped into the breach following the surprise resignation of Tommy Conroy in the aftermath of their AllIreland semi-final defeat to Slaughtneil in February 2017.

The former Vincent’s player steadied the ship and helped the Diarmuid Connolly-led side to retain their Dublin championship with a win over Ballymun Kickhams.

They then crashed out of the Leinster Championship after suffering a shock defeat to the unfancied Rathnew of Wicklow.

2018 saw Vincent’s top their championship group and defeat Castleknock in the quarter-finals, but they were heavily beaten

by St Jude’s in the final four and relinquished their county crown.

The loss of star Connolly to a sabbatical in the United States didn’t help the club’s cause, and

Brian Mullins on the sideline with St Vincent’s against Cuala last November

“Naomh Uinsionn acknowledge the massive

contribution that Brian has made to the club over the decades“ his second-half introduction against Jude’s had little effect as they were outbattled 2-11 to 0-8.

“St Vincent’s GAA wishes to announce that Brian Mullins has stepped down as manager of our senior football panel,” reads a statement issued by the club.

“Over the last two years, Brian and his management team have delivered a county championship and division one league title, and we

would like to thank them for their unstinting hard work and commitment during this time. “ Na o m h U i n s i o n n acknowledge the massive contribution that Brian has made to the club over the decades and we look forward to his continued contribution to other aspects of life at the club.”

M u l l i n s, a fo r m e r school princ ipal and now director of sport for UCD, won nine Leinster Championships and four

All-Irelands with Dublin during the 1970s and 80s.

His remarkable haul could have been greater still had he not been involved in a serious car crash in 1980 that threatened a premature end to his career, and kept him out of the game for two years.

Mullins used the opportunity to complete his master’s degree in athletics administration in the United States and returned in time for the

1983 season to pick up his fourth All-Ireland medal.

He was similarly decorated at club level as he secured five Dublin Championships, three Leinster Championships and one All-Ireland before leaving the panel in 1991.

After retiring from intercounty football in 1985, Mullins spent time as caretaker manager of Dublin but lasted less than a year as the Dubs were defeated by unfancied Meath in the Leinster

final.

The Vincent’s statement concludes: “The club is now undertaking the challenge of appointing a new senior football management team.

“Members who are interested in the role are invited to contact Niall Lanigan, the club’s Adult Games Director (adultgamesdirector@stvincentsgaa.ie), or any member of the club executive with their expressions of interest.