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Dub makes history at New York’s Met Gala Sinead first ‘little person’ to attend RACHEL D’ARCY

A DUBLIN activist made fashion history in New York earlier this week, becoming the first ‘little person’ to attend the prestig-

ious Met Gala.

Sinead Burke, an activist and educator, attended the event on Monday, and penned a heart-warming essay for Vogue on how attending the event was a “dream and an

objective” of hers.

She wrote: “Growing up, I longed to witness someone like me on the livestream [of the Gala] – because the Met Gala is ... a global touchpoint for so many to be educated on the voices that we should listen to.”

SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 3

Tree-rrific resistance BUSCONNECTS route plans threaten the end of several mature trees in a leafy Inchicore street – but “not so fast” say locals, who are determined to fight to save their trees.

Locals of all ages have come together in rejecting the BusConnects plans, are are calling for their voices to be heard, with the trees’ future to be safeguarded.

SEE PAGE 3

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INVESTIGATIONS ONGOING OVER FINGLAS INCIDENT

Man appears in court over child ‘abduction’  RACHEL D’ARCY

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A MAN in his twenties appeared in court on Tuesday, following the alleged abduction of a child in Finglas.

Community Gardai were patrolling the locality on Monday evening at around 7:30pm when they observed a suspicious car and attempted to stop the vehicle.

However, the driver of the gold-coloured Ford Focus continued driving, leading to gardai from the K District Community Action Team following

BusConnects proposals threatens several old trees in Inchicore – but determined locals have a multi-

the vehicle to Kippure Park, where two male occupants of the car fled the scene on foot.

They were then pursued by Gardai, with a male in his twenties being apprehended and

subsequently charged.

During a search of the vehicle by an armed garda, a 14-year-old male was found in the boot of the car. It is suspected that the teen was abducted by the other

occupants of the car.

There has been an ongoing feud in the area, as well as anti-social behaviour, with gardai still trying to determine the motive for the alleged abduction of the teen.

It is understood that gardai are searching for three other men in relation to the incident.

On Tuesday, the apprehended male – named as Shane Daly of Hazelcroft Park in Finglas – was charged with dangerous driving in relation to the investigation.

File prepared He appeared before Blanchardstown District Court whilst a file was prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to further offences.

Daly was released on bail; however, Garda Sergeant Geraldine McManigan asked that D a l y wo u l d h ave to obey an 11pm to 6am curfew, reside at his current address, and sign on at his local Garda station for three days a week, with Judge David McHugh agreeing the terms.

Garda Sergeant McManigan told the court there was one charge against Daly, but added that there may be potential further charges.

The defence barrister applied for free legal aid.

She said her client was unemployed and she could provide a statement of his means.

However, Garda Sergeant McManigan objected to this, saying that An Garda Siochana understood that Daly was currently in employment.

Judge David McHugh deferred ruling on the legal aid request and said it would be handled at the next hearing on July 2.

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Make a date for the Dublin 8 festival A FESTIVAL aimed at highlighting Dublin 8 as one of the country’s top cultural destinations will return for its third year next weekend.

Culture Date with Dublin 8 will run from Saturday, May 18 to May 19, and will see more than 30 free and specially curated events taking place across some of Dublin’s top historical landmarks, including Kilmainham Gaol, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The festival aims to encourage people who are living, working and visiting the area to discover the hidden gems of the locality.

This year, visitors can explore an ancient crypt and get a chance to ring the bells of Christ Church Cathedral, enjoy an outdoor concert in the temple at Goldenbridge Cemetery or be transported back to World War 1 with theatrical re-enactments at the National War Memorial Gardens as just some of the many highlights.

All the events are free but booking may be required. The programme has expanded this year and includes several new heritage sites. The full schedule of events is available at www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie.

It’s a wheely A glorious good way to Gospel fest help others to delight A NEW initiative from Just Eat dublinbikes will see 10 cent donated to one of the capital’s leading homeless charities for every ride taken.

For the next number of weeks, every such cycle will raise 10 cent for the Peter McVerry Trust as part of the Cycle for Good campaign, which aims to achieve 1,000,000 journeys over the course of the 10-week campaign, moving 10 people out of homelessness in Ireland.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, said: “I’m delighted to celebrate the launch – this brilliant initiative from Just Eat dublinbikes certainly gets 10 out of 10 from me.”

Over the past number of years Just Eat customers have helped generate miore than €55,000 for the Peter McVerry Trust, through a range of nationwide initiatives.

To find out more about the Cycle for Good campaign, see www.dublinbikes.ie.

THE Gospel Rising Music Festival will be bringing musical performance to the heart of Dublin, as it visits the capital for the first time from May 17 - 19.

The festival will take over north-east inner-city venues with soulful performances, workshops and events over its three days.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, said: “I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are over 20 gospel choirs active in the Dublin City area, and on top of that there are so many similar community choirs, work place choirs and artists in our area.

“The Gospel Rising Music Festival is the perfect event for everyone interested in singing to experience Gospel music in the heart of our city.”

For more information, including ticket prices and more, see gospelrising.com.

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PEOPLE: SINEAD BURKE MARKS A FIRST FOR INCLUSIVITY ALONGSIDE THE LIKES OF LADY GAGA

Dublin activist the first ‘little person’ to attend Met Gala RACHEL D’ARCY

DUBLIN activist Sinead Burke has become the first ‘little person’ to attend the prestigious Met Gala in New York, which took place earlier this week.

A former teacher, she has now become renowned in the fashion and activism worlds in recent years for her devotion to encouraging inclusivity in fashion, and has previously given TED talks on the subject, as well as appearing at the World Economic Forum last year.

Sinead has also been recognised as a key influencer by Business of Fashion, appearing on the cover, and was earmarked as one of Vogue’s most

influential women working in Britain in 2018.

She has also worked alongside several designers, including Burberry and Gucci, to highlight the need for inclusivity.

Sinead took to the pink carpet at The Met museum on Monday in custom-made Gucci for the annual gala, which is one of the highlights of the fashion season, and marked the first time that a ‘little person’ attended the Gala, where guests included the likes of Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Celine Dion and more.

A contributing editor to British Vogue, Sinead penned an essay ahead of her appearance at the prestigious event, discussing how “surreal, inspiring and humbling” it was to grace the carpet.

In the essay, Sinead wrote: “Tonight marks the first time that a little person has attended the Met Gala. It is surreal, inspiring and humbling to be gracing the infamous red carpet.

“I am so grateful to Gucci, Vogue and Anna Wintour for their empathy and openness in thinking broadly about my accessibility needs.

“Prior to [the Gala], I practised [ascending] the stairs, and did an accessibility audit of the seating, bathrooms, elevators and corridors to figure out where and how we could ensure that I am as independent as possible on this very glamorous night.

“Speaking of glamorous – my footstools [were] decorated to seamlessly blend with the Met Gala Sinead Burke in a stylish custom-made Gucci outfit for the glitzy Met Gala. Picture: Jamie McCarthy (Getty) furniture.”

Inchicore locals won’t give up their trees without a fight RACHEL D’ARCY

THE residents of a number of estates in Inchicore gathered last weekend in a show of solidarity against BusConnects proposals for the area.

Residents from Inchicore Road, Woodfield and the CIE Estate all gathered on Grattan Crescent in the area to tie red ribbons around several trees, some of which are more than 100 years old.

Under plans for BusConnects, the trees in question and more are under threat of being cut down to make way for a four-lane road to facilitate buses travelling from Lucan, Leixlip, Maynooth and more into the city centre.

Several trees line the road between the Inchicore National School, which was recently upgraded to include a design to complement the mature trees, which have become synonymous with the locality, working with an architect to achieve the wooden-façade.

The plans for BusConnects, as detailed on the official website, say: “On Grattan Crescent, it is proposed to widen the road to one bus lane and one general traffic lane in both directions.

“To accommodate this additional bus lane, it is anticipated that the existing footway will need to

be narrowed and some of the existing trees to be removed. Some of the car parking spaces across the road from the entrance to Grattan Park will be retained.”

Locals have noted that the four-lane road that is proposed for the area would be out of character and have referenced that Con Colbert Road already hosts dedicated bus lanes similar to those described in the BusConnects plans.

Submissions Natasha, who lives in the area, told Dublin Gazette that there is “no room whatsoever” for what’s planned by BusConnects, and that several locals have filed submissions against the proposals.

She said: “What they’ve done at one point in the report is ... they’ve totally forgotten about our estate.

“In their plans, we wouldn’t be able to go right or left when we come out, and then we wouldn’t be able to turn right into the estate.

“People on Sarsfield Road would just about be able to park their cars, but there wouldn’t be room for visitors.

“There’s also a playground in the park. If the road is widened, the playground would be right on the edge of the road – kids would be running out right

BusConnects proposals threatens several old trees in Inchicore – but determined locals have a multi-generational mission to fight the plans and keep their beloved old trees. Red ribbons have been tied around several, with messages – excerpt, right – highlighting their importance to locals.

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If the road is widened, the playground would be right on the edge of the road – kids would be running out right into the bus corridor into the bus corridor.

“You couldn’t make it up, but the main [area of frustration] is that they want to cut down these trees, which make such a lovely entryway into the

estate.”

A residents’ group for the area, The Works, took to Facebook to condemn the plans.

They said: “[BusConnects are] cutting trees

at a time when the UN has unequivocally said that trees are the greatest source of carbon clearing that exists, and that millions of trees must be planted in an effort to slow

down climate change.

“Planning to remove mature trees in Inchicore village to run a four-lane bus route between the [National school] and the playground is crazy.”

FASTNews

City schools hoping for Irish Aid glory

RACHEL D’ARCY

TWO city primary schools have been named regional finalists in the prestigious annual Our World Irish Aid Awards, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s flagship global citizenship programme for primary schools.

Pupils and teachers from Presentation Primary Warrenmount and St Catherine’s Senior School, Cabra West will showcase their projects alongside those from seven other schools across the region at the regional final event on May 14.

The awards invite children to create projects about the challenges facing children in developing countries and the role played by Ireland.

Presentation Primary’s third-class pupils created the Refuse What You Can’t Reuse project with their teacher Sinead Connell, creating a poster campaign on singleuse plastic, a school garden, a sculpture made from waste plastic, and also performed their project song in St Patrick’s Cathedral.

In St Catherines’s Senior School, a group of 27 pupils from fifth-class worked with their teacher, Elaine Haverty, to create the Leave No One Behind project.

This class created posters of the Global Goals, created flags of the partner countries, made a display board, and performed a chant to other classes in the school.

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COUNCIL CALLS ON STATE TO STEP UP

SOCIETY

DCC to stop sole support of project

Top Gaisce awards for youths

RACHEL D’ARCY

DUBLIN City Council is expected to cease being the sole funder for a project aimed at tackling drug use in the inner city.

The council are understood to have told the Targeted Response to Youth project (TRY), that other State agencies are responsible for drugrelated services, despite providing the grassroots organisation with finance for a pilot project in 2017.

TRY was piloted in the St Teresa’s Gardens estate in the south inner city, an area which has been part of a council-led regeneration project for the past five years.

The project employs two youth workers for 16 hours a week to try and

engage with young drug users.

Last year, money was provided by the council to the youth project to employ the workers, but this money is expected to run out in August.

Karl Ducque and Gary Lawlor, the two youth workers, recently revealed to a conference on drugs in the capital in Rialto that the service has helped to wean ten young people off drugs, out of the 18 individuals they have worked with.

Conference The conference in Rialto was organised by the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign, which presented research of drug use and drug selling in seven unnamed areas of the city which are recog-

nised as deprived areas.

In response to queries from Dublin Gazette, a Dublin City Council spokesperson said the council “did support this very good project on the basis that our funding could lever necessary monies from other sources and on the basis that it was a once-off contribution”.

T h ey a d d e d : “ T h e provision of support for drug-related services would be the responsibility of other state agencies and would not normally be part of Dublin City Council’s core services.

“However, if the project could source at least part of the budget from elsewhere, we may be willing to support it for another period.”

At the cutting edge in helping support charity’s chain of shops THERE was plenty of laughter and a feel-good atmosphere in Rathmines for an upbeat event recently when the National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI) opened a new store. Chris White, chief executive of the NCBI joined Kevin Halpin, head of NCBI Retail, and NCBI ambassador – and Leinster and Ireland rugby player – Robbie Henshaw to cut the cake. Robbie praised the work of the NCBI, and commended it on its new opening, which now brings the NCBI’s shop count to more than 100 across the country, making it the second-largest charity shop chain in the country. Picture: Paul Sherwood

THE President’s Award held a special Silver Award ceremony in Griffith College Conference Centre recently to celebrate the achievements of young people from across Dublin.

Some 26 young people from all across Dublin were presented with their Gaisce Silver Award, which they completed through their school or local club.

Organisations which supported the awardees included Bradog Regional Youth Service in Rotunda, Citywise, Ballymun Regional Youth Resource and Trinity Comprehensive in Ballymun.

Silver awardees have successfully completed at least 26 weeks across three challenge areas and undertaken a three-day adventure journey, incorporating either a 50km walk or a 190km cycle.

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TRANSPORT: FOUR YOUTHS ARRESTED AFTER MAN IS BEATEN, ROBBED IN CRUMLIN

Call for action after yet another taxi driver assault horrifies city RACHEL D’ARCY

A TAXI driver sustained serious head injuries following a robbery of his car at Rutland Grove in Crumlin over the bank holiday weekend.

The 59-year-old driver was severely assaulted by a group of youths after driving them to Crumlin from the city centre.

The taxi driver’s phone, dashcam and a sum of cash were stolen during the incident.

He was taken to St James’s Hospital for treatment for seri-

ous head and facial injuries, with his injuries not believed to be lifethreatening.

In response to the incident, two males and two females – all aged in their late teens and early 20s – were arrested on Sundrive Road following the incident.

Gardai are believed to suspect that the attack was a premedidated crime, as none of the suspects are from the locality.

At time of going to press, the driver remained in hospital.

The assault and robbery mark the latest in a line of assaults and

incidents in Dublin for taxi drivers, with drivers sharing information about same on a popular Facebook page for taxi drivers.

In the past week, robberies were reported in Swords, Palmerstown and Tallaght on the page, where taxi windows were smashed, and equipment or cash was stolen.

Opportunists Many drivers have referenced individuals targeting taxis in particular and have encouraged fellow drivers to keep their cars

clear of any potential desirables for opportunists to target, including coin holders and phones.

In response to the Crumlin incident, one driver said: “An example has to be made before a taxi driver gets badly injured.

[We’re] only out there to earn a living, very sad.”

Another driver suggested adopting a law currently in place in New York, where an assault on a taxi driver is punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

Headlines were also made across the country following the

racially charged assault of a taxi driver last week.

It is understood that the National Transport Authority, in conjunction with the Irish Taxi Driver Federation, are to launch a social media and ad campaign highlighting the importance of respecting drivers in the coming weeks.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station at 01 666 6600, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

Anger over proposed new connection to Moore Street RACHEL D’ARCY

RENEWED plans for the future of O’Connell Street and Moore Street have been unveiled by developers, but there have been mixed reactions to the proposals.

Initial plans for an indoor shopping mall have been scrapped by the UK-based developers Hammerson, in favour of an open plan shopping area, public plaza and more.

The new plans were unveiled at a proposal in late April, with former planning permission for a €1.25 billion shopping complex being scrapped in favour of the new plans.

In the updated proposal, which has yet to be submitted to An Bord Pleanala, the six-acre site between O’Connell Street and Moore Street will be home to retail units, office space, a hotel and a residential development.

It will be an ‘open scheme’, with a pedestrian street from O’Connell Street to Moore Street.

There will also be two public squares, a large one in the centre of the development and another smaller, ‘secret’ square at

the junction of Moore Lane and Henry Place.

Previously, concerns were raised over the impact of the large-scale development on Moore Street, recognised as one of Ireland’s most historic streets given its role in the 1916 Rising.

However, developers have said they are aiming to maintain the ‘unique character’ of the existing Moore Street Markets in consultation with Dublin City Council and the stall holders, as well as introducing a 1916 Historical Trail to commemorate the battleground of the Rising.

Some 12 years ago, Numbers 14-17 Moore Street were declared a national monument, with the State planning to develop the buildings into a commemorative centre for the Rising.

Last Saturday, a protest was held on Moore Street in which several locals, politicians and local election candidates gathered to pledge their support to fight any major amendments to the historical street.

Dozens of people held hands and stood around the historic buildings to

Artist’s render of the proposed redevelopment of the neglected upper west side of O’Connell Street, with a new street with a main public square leading over to Moore Street

protest against demolition of any of the buildings, and to highlight the importance of maintaining the site as it was in 1916.

Online, reaction from campaigners looking to save the historic street has been negative about the development, with many

slamming plans by Hammerson to develop Number 10 Moore Street into a retail unit in addition to the refurbishment of other pre-1916 buildings on the street.

Paddy Scarlett, who is a great-grand-nephew of the famous Pearse brothers,

said: “The announcement of the planned destruction of part of the historic Moore St battlefield site ... leaves me angry.

“I am reminded of the Wood Quay Viking settlement, and the facade of the Music Hall in Fishamble St, which are now lost forever.

“To announce [the revamp] on the anniversary of the executions of Padraig Pearse, Thomas Clarke and Tomas MacDonagh is insulting to the relatives of the GPO garrison, and incredibly insensitive. It will be, for many of us, a red-line issue.”

HEALTH

Thousands react angrily to picture of mum’s wait in hospital RACHEL D’ARCY

A PICTURE of an elderly woman left waiting on a chair for more than 12 hours in Beaumont Hospital has garnered widespread anger.

Amanda Somers posted the picture of her distressed mother on Facebook (above) last Saturday, saying that she was left to sit in a chair at 6:30pm on Friday evening, and was still left waiting for a bed at 8am the next day.

She wrote: “[My mother] is 67, had a lung removed in February and is currently going through an aggressive chemotherapy [treatment].

“She now has a clot in her leg and was left from 6.30pm last night on a chair and is still sitting there this morning at 8am with no sign of a bed.

“The scan she was promised during the night hasn’t happened; let alone the surgery they think she may require!

“This is our healthcare system, people – instead of pumping billions into a children’s hospital in the middle of an already overcrowded city centre, work with the system we already have in place and give people like my mother the dignity they deserve.

The doctors and nurses are run off their feet ... people’s lives are at risk.”

The image attracted thousands of comments of people criticising the HSE and Minister for Health Simon Harris, with many criticising both for the overcrowding of hospitals across the country.

The image was also shared just under 6,000 times across Facebook.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Breda Cashe and Liz Bennett

Breda Cashe and Peter Sheridan

The Gaiety Theatre was packed last week for the opening night of Maeve Binchy’s ‘Light A Penny Candle’ adapted for the stage by Shay Linehan. Pictured are former Dancing with the Stars colleagues, Mairead Ronan, Eilish O’Carroll and Clelia Murphy. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Trish Shane and Debbie Breslin

Maeve Binchy fans flock to the Gaiety for stage show premiere

Yvonne McDermott, Adrienne White and Mary McDermott

Claudia Carroll

Maria Burke and Grainne Miller

Eoin and Jackie Colfer

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MARKETS

Race on over to a stadium’s fun events this month SHELBOURNE Park Greyhound Stadium will host several markets and fairs this month.

The markets will take place each Sunday in May. The project is the brainchild of Christopher Longman. Members of the public can enter the market free of charge.

Christopher said: “The stadium has everything one can want for an event like this and is only being used four nights a week, so it’s very ideal for me. I’ve got a nice mix of stands so far and we’re looking forward to it.

“I’ve got room for about 45 stalls. The tradition of the market is still alive and well in Ireland and I’m excited about the opportunity in Shelbourne Park.”

Sales and operations manager at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Patrick Flynn, said: “The markets and fairs here at Shelbourne Park will be something a little bit different for ourselves and our visitors to enjoy.

“It is an ideal opportunity for members of the community to experience our facilities on offer in a very different setting to what they might be used to.

The schedule for Shelbourne Park’s ‘Markets and Fairs’ includes the ‘Flea’ market on Sunday May 12 with furniture, records and more, the ‘Country’ market on Sunday 19 with organic groceries and produce, and a ‘Vintage’ market on May 26 with jewellery, makeup and more.

MOTHER AND BABY HOMES: COMMISSION FINDINGS BLASTED

FASTNews Plan to help LGBT+ needs is launched

Derek at the memorial to Bethany children in Dublin’s Mount Jerome Cemetery

Bethany survivor slams investigation a ‘fraud’ PADRAIG CONLON

THE investigation into the mother and baby homes is a “mass betrayal and complete fraud” according to a survivor of a Dublin institution.

Derek Leinster, who grew up in the Protestant run Bethany Home in Rathgar, is a veteran campaigner and founder of The Bethany Home Survivors’ Group who has spent two decades fighting for the survivors to be compensated by the State over their treatment in the home.

Following the publication of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes two weeks ago, Leinster blasted its findings as an “horrendous whitewash”.

“The Commission is saying all was in order with the Bethany home burials in Mount Jerome,” Leinster told Dublin Gazette.

“That is not what I could

agree to after my years of research of the 11 burial ledgers.

“The commission’s calculation of the total number of Bethany burials, 260, is wrong.

“We identified 310, 17 of whom were unnamed children.

“This is because the commission report says they are not including children who had been in the institutions and who died after they were placed at nurse or boarded out.

“This decision affects Bethany Home, which sent children out temporarily.

“71 such children, whose names I supplied to the Commission in 2018, are excluded.

“We regard these children as Bethany victims and we added their names to the Bethany Monument in June 2018.

“The Commission has created more questions than answers and I believe Judge Murphy should resign.”

Leinster, who lives in the UK, is due in Ireland for a visit with Minister Katherine Zappone on May 30th.

In January Minister Zappone announced the Government had extended the deadline for The Commission to deliver its final report by another year until 2020.

Bethany was not among the institutions included in the original redress scheme.

The State denied liability saying Bethany hadn’t been its responsibility.

When the survivors produced documents proving the contrary, the State said Bethany was a mother and baby home, and outside the remit of the scheme, which was for reformatories and industrial schools.

Last year however, the Commission said it didn’t see why residents of the Bethany Home were excluded from the State’s

2002 redress scheme.

“The Minister needs to intervene to help reverse a cruel dec ision and she needs to explain why it’s taking so long,” Leinster said.

“They’re playing a game with us. I think they hope we’ll all die off soon so they won’t have to deal with us.

“We have been treated terribly by not just Minister Zappone but all the previous ministers before her for over 20 years.

“She has gone on record to say that there was no proof of any harm to me or any of the Bethany survivors despite a mountain of proof.

“The Commission and the Minister for Children have no interest in living survivors, they are happy spending millions on the Tuam bones and DNA, which won’t help one living survivor.

“This is abuse of power.”

IRELAND’S leading national organisation for young people launched their three-year plan for the future of LGBT+ young people in Ireland this week.

BeLongTO launched Sharing The Learning, a 2019-2021 strategic plan earlier this week.

The plan highlights the need for schools, services, and organisations to deliver inclusive services for LGBT+ people.

The organisation says it will offer training, tools, and resources to equip schools, organisations, and services to understand and meet such needs.

New ‘street art’ hotel to open in Smithfield IRELAND’S first ‘street art’ hotel is set to open in Smithfield this month, with more than 270 works of Irish and international street art to adorn the walls.

Curated by Irish street artist James Earley, the exclusive art collection at The Hendrick Hotel, located on Hendrick Street near Smithfield Square, celebrates the finest street artists working in Ireland today, shown alongside some of the world’s greats.

Some of the works on show have been commissioned specifically for the hotel.

A focal point in the lobby of the hotel will be a piece fromWindmill Lane Recording Studios, signed by all members of U2 during one of their recording sessions The new hotel is set to open on May 27.

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COURTS: NEPHEW, UNCLE ATTEMPTED TO FLEE FROM SHOP ROBBERY

Brandished a machete in bid to escape gardai A 22-YEAR-OLD man brandished a machete at a garda pursuing him and his uncle from a shop they had just robbed, a court has heard.

Dean Donovan, of no fixed abode, and his uncle Jonathan Donovan (33), of O’Devaney Gardens, were running to a getaway car when garda arrived at the scene.

Dean dropped a cash till he was carrying and produced a machete when gardai approached as he attempted to get into the car driven by his uncle.

The pair of robbers made their escape but were pursued and arrested.

Dean and Jonathan Donovan pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to robbery of

the Spar shop at Martin’s Road, Chapelizod on April 8, 2018.

Dean also admitted production of a machete, while Jonathan pleaded guilty to driving without insurance on the same occasion.

Dean Donovan further pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary at locations in Dublin in October 2015, and on dates between January and March 2018.

Jonathan Donovan has 83 previous convictions, including a six-year sentence with 18 months suspended for assault causing serious harm and production of a weapon.

He was on the suspended portion of that sentence, which has since been reactivated, when

The court heard of how gardai were quickly on the scene during the shop robbery in Chapelizod

this robbery was committed.

Dean Donovan has 51 previous convictions for offences including violent disorder, assault, hijacking, burglary, criminal damage and public order offences.

Judge Melanie Greally

adjourned finalisation to allow her to consider a number of reports.

Garda Peter Smyth told Dara Hayes BL, prosecuting, that he and Garda James Keogh were alerted to a robbery in progress at the Spar shop on Martin’s Road, Chapelizod on April 8, 2018.

Dean and Jonathan Donovan had entered the shop armed with knives and robbed €305 in cash.

Jonathan had dropped a meat cleaver as they fled from the shop.

As gardai arrived, Dean and Jonathan were running from the shop, with Dean carrying one of the shop tills. The robbers ran towards an Opel Corsa and Jonathan got into the driver’s side.

Dean dropped the till as he tried to get into the

passenger side. Gda Keogh approached him and Dean produced a machete, which he brandished at Gda Keogh. The garda took a step back to avoid being hit by the weapon.

Gda Smyth, who was driving a patrol car, attempted to box in the getaway car but had to take evasive action to avoid a collision as the Opel Corsa sped off on the Knockmaroon road.

Garda followed the car and found it abandoned with Dean and Jonathan on the opposite side of the road.

Jonathan was held at the scene while Dean climbed over a wall into the Phoenix Park. A description of Dean was put out over garda radio and he was arrested nearby.

Money was recovered from both men with a merchant copy of a bank slip from Spar amongst the notes. Both men’s DNA were found on the meat cleaver left at the scene.

The court also heard Garda Niall Godfrey outline Dean Donovan’s involvement in five burglaries in 2018 in the Dublin 2 and Dublin 8 areas.

Dean made admissions to the burglaries, despite saying he had no recollection of some of them.

FASTNews

Robots introduced to assist in surgery ONE of Dublin’s leading hospitals has become the first in Ireland and the UK to introduce robot-assisted spine surgery.

The cutting-edge initiative has been introduced at The Mater Private hospital’s spine and orthopaedic centre.

The new surgical guidance robot assists surgeons with the precise and accurate placement of spinal screws during spinal fusion surgery, which will reduce the risk of complications.

Only four centres in Europe are currently using the robot, named the ExcelsiusGPSTM. It has a number of features, including 3D visualisation and navigation features that will allow surgeons to complete more complex and delicate spinal procedures with reduced blood loss and muscle damage during surgery.

Joseph Butler, a consultant spine surgeon at the Mater Private was the first surgeon in Ireland to use the new technology.

The ExcelsiusGPSTM robot is expected to be used to assist surgery in one third of the total spinal procedures at the hospital this year.

Sustainable Living Fair set for Botanic Gardens A SUSTAINABLE living festival will take place at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin this week.

The unique event got underway on May 8 and will run until May 15.

The festival will include workshops, demonstrations and talks on how people can make small, practical, affordable changes to their daily lives and at the same time reduce their carbon footprint.

On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May, the event will culminate in a 2-day Sustainable Living Fair, a family friendly fair which includes fun activities and market stalls, that is free and open to all.

Over the course of the week-long Festival there will be a number of workshops and talks at the Gardens including a composting workshop, a talk on urban vegetable growing, and a recycling workshop.

Speaking in advance of the launch, Felicity Gaffney, Head of Operations at the National Botanic Gardens Ireland said: “We are aware that climate change is a challenge facing us all and at times it can feel a bit overwhelming but there are practical ways to make a difference.

“The Sustainable Living Festival is a family friendly, fun filled festival where we hope we can offer everyone tools to live a more sustainable life”.

For more information, visit www.botanicgardens.ie/ event/sustainable-living-fair.

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MENTAL HEALTH: FOCUS ON SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

OPINION: MINISTER’S VIEW

‘We need to update our divorce law’

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan – who is FG Director of Elections for the forthcoming Divorce Referendum – on why she is calling on voters to back changing our divorce laws in the referendum on Friday, May 24.

These youths are calling on their peers to ignore their ‘Mind Monsters’ and address having positive mental health. Picture: Marc O’Sulliivan

HSE wants youths to beat ‘Mind Monsters’ RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW initiative has been launched by the HSE ahead of exam season, aimed at helping young people through difficult times.

Mind Monsters also aims to give adolescents and young people support on how to take care of their mental health, focussing on things known to cause stress and anxiety for young people.

The campaign highlights the benefits of taking study breaks, sleeping, sharing problems with trusted people and spend-

ing less time on electronic devices, and the impact it can have on your mental health.

Young people will be able to find personalised support options through a search tool on YourMentalHealth.ie, with a wealth of information also being supplied to schools across the country and capital.

Speaking about the campaign, Jim Daly, the Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, said: “I am delighted that the HSE has launched this campaign for young people.

“It is very timely, considering that many are now preparing for or taking part in exams at school or at third level.

“Stress is a normal part of life and it affects us all, but at this time of year there can be a lot of pressure, particularly around exams.

“YourMentalHealth.ie is a great resource for young people who are experiencing anxiety and offers much needed information on where to go for support.

“I think that providing online supports for young people is a good way to ensure that any young

person in need of help and advice can access it when and where they need it.”

Jim Ryan, HSE assistant national director for Mental Health Operations, said: “Developing this campaign was a great opportunity to collaborate with partner organisations as well as young people themselves on how best to address some of the issues they are facing today, such as exams or relationship difficulties.

“One of the best ways to deal with difficult emotions is to talk about them, but this isn’t always easy to do.

“We now have new content on YourMentalHealth. ie that was developed by and for young people.

“By providing information on these topics we wanted to empower young people to be able to tackle issues themselves and take proactive steps to mind their mental health.

“YourMentalHealth. ie also signposts a range of available supports and services. This campaign forms part of our efforts to deliver on our commitments under Connecting for Life, Ireland’s national strategy to reduce suicide,” he said.

Support Children’s Hospice Week RACHEL D’ARCY

THIS year’s annual National Children’s Hospice Week will run from May 20-26, with a number of exciting events taking place across the week.

National Children’s Hospice Week was launched by Ireland AM star Alan Hughes and Weekend AM beauty Anna Daly at LauraLynn, Ireland’s only children’s hospice on Tuesday.

The annual campaign is aimed at raising awareness and vital funds for children’s hospice care in Ireland, with cover-

age across the week on Virgin Media.

The peak of the weeklong partnership will be a Children’s Hospice Telethon, which will air from LauraLynn’s grounds on May 22, and which the public are being asked to kindly support.

The theme of this year’s campaign is, Moments that Matter, highlighting how precious time is for children with life-limiting conditions and their families, and that capturing and savouring the big and small moments every day can accumulate into valuable memories to cherish for years to come.

Alan Hughes gets help from little Cian Murphy to launch this year’s Children’s Hospice Week

THE courtroom is a barbaric venue in which to pick over the carcass of a failed marriage” remarked Fiona Shackleton, Paul McCartney’s divorce lawyer.

This is an insightful remark from someone at the coalface of marital breakdown.

For the best part of two decades, I practiced as a solicitor in family law, specialising in the area of separation and divorce. I also acted as a mediator in many cases in an effort to assist couples to avoid a court-imposed outcome and the necessity of having to endure protracted matrimonial litigation.

In marriage we promise ourselves to one another “till death do us part”. This solemn vow reflects an ideal; the steady love and companionship of marriage that many of us hope to enjoy for the duration of our time on earth.

But sadly, for many couples, this ideal is not reflected in reality. Many marriages do break down and have always done so. We need to treat these families with compassion and respect.

I have witnessed first-hand the pain and trauma that the time-limit which is enshrined in our constitution under article 42.1.3, inflicts on families.

The current four-year wait period before someone can even apply for a divorce exacts an enormous toll on many people who are left unable to move on with their lives. They are often caught in a long-drawn out court process that only serves to increase acrimony in the long run.

In the forthcoming referendum on divorce on May 24 we are asking people to agree to amend the Constitution, allowing Oireachtas members to pass a law that will reduce the separation period to two years out of the previous three.

Current law Our current law can be said to make divorce as difficult as possible. The consequence of this is not, as some claim, the protection of the family unit; rather, it leads to the damaging of families. I have seen this with my own eyes.

Our country in 2018 is a very different place to the Ireland that enshrined a four-year wait period for divorce in Bunreacht na hEireann in 1997. It is thankfully an unrecognisable country to the one that banned divorce outright in 1937. We have become a more mature and open society, one that is less willing to judge the life choices of others.

The reduction of the time-limit from four years to two does not undermine the institution of marriage, it simply allows us treat those whose marriages break down with the compassion and respect they deserve.

This month, my husband and I will celebrate our seventeenth wedding anniversary. But for a myriad of personal reasons not every marriage stays the course.

I believe the time limit for divorce should be reduced from four years to two in recognition of that, and in solidarity with our separated friends and family members.

That’s why I am calling for a Yes vote on May 24.

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Nothing rubbish about these great Junk Kouture looks FASTNews Got €123 for a night out?

A NEW report has revealed that Dublin is one of the most expensive places in Europe to go on a night out.

The capital is the only Irish city to make it into the report, and was topped only by Amsterdam (€142.62), Zurich (€147.73), Mykonos (€177.40) and Ibiza (€421.80).

The European Price Index for 2019 revealed the costly price of a night out at Coppers or Workman’s, with those heading out in town expected to shell out around €123.55.

WHILE a lot of us can’t even manage to sort and recycle waste material properly, students from all across the country proved, yet again, that one person’s trash is another’s treasure – or at least, that household waste can be turned into striking new fashion.

Striking Junk Kouture outfits by several

students, including an outfit by Hazel McMorrow (main) and Grace Kearney (inset), were on show as part of the grand final of the nationwide Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2019 search Held recently at the 3Arena, the event saw several unique outfits created using recycled

material, with everything from egg cartons to old chair covers given a new lease of life as part of an imaginative ensemble.

The creativity of the student finalists was highly praised by the judges, with the huge national interest in the competition reflected in the large amount of entries. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Help 98FM to highlight Best of Dublin RACHEL D’ARCY

Garda Eimear Cantwell – just one of the Dubs singled out for this year’s Best of Dublin awards

THE Best of Dublin awards are back with a bang this year to celebrate all that’s wonderful about the capital.

Run by radio station 98FM, the awards are back for their sixth year, with a host of the city’s most loved places and people nominated for awards in several categories.

The categories cover everything Dublin has to offer, including Dubliners’ favourite food and drink

venues, best breakfast and butcher – and even the best bus driver and barber.

The coveted Dublin Hero award returns this year as well, along with the Best Dub award, with several recognisable faces such as performer Paul Ryder and activist Sinead Burke up with a chance for taking home the prize.

There are five nominees shortlisted in each of the 16 categories, and one from each will be crowned the Best of Dublin at an awards ceremony on May

23 at the Guinness Storehouse.

Speaking about the awards, 98FM presenter Adrian Kennedy said: “Every year, the Best of Dublin Awards are a highlight on our calendar. It’s a great night and a chance to celebrate the people that make Dublin so special.

“Each award celebrates the businesses and people that go above and beyond and make Dublin one of the best cities in the world.

“We love seeing the passion people have for Dublin

and the awards are a great opportunity for 98FM and Dubliners to say ‘thank you’.”

Those shortlisted for 98FM’s Best of Dublin can also be in with a chance to win a huge €10,000 worth of advertising with 98FM for the Best Campaign between now and the awards ceremony.

Vote for your favourites at www.98fm.com/ bestofdublin and stay tuned to 98FM for updates on this year’s Best of Dublin awards.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Aoife Crowley and Susan Rafferty

Bridin and Aisling Smith with Nessa Gardiner

Aoife Corr and Sean Murtagh Lorraine Spierin, Jagoda Moore, Ashley Fitzpatrick and Shannen Kane. Pictures: Kieran Harnett

Angie Kinane and Nick Quigley

Glitz, glamour at LauraLynn Heroes Ball

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David and Christine Harmes

Brendan Wall and Adel Plant

RISH stars and guests graced the red carpet at the fourth annual LauraLynn Heroes Ball at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin, in support of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. The night was held in celebration of the little heroes who benefit from the support of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. The five-star gala evening raised much needed funds for the specialist hospice care provided by LauraLynn to children with life-limiting conditions.

Aoife O’Sullivan, Rachel Jones, Louise Keating and Melissa Jones

Susie Young, Aoife Finnegan and Catherine Brennan

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Ava and Andrew Brennan

Susan O’Dwyer and Robyn McQuaid-O’Dwyer

Ben Condron and Maclean Burke Liam Coburn and Emma Coburn

These enthusiastic Avengers fans enjoyed the screening. Pictures: Andres Poveda

Lesley Conroy and her son Tommy

Brian Redmond with his son Alex

Preview screening of Avengers at Cineworld

Aimee Penco, James Brennan and Mark O’Keeffe

Lolsy Byrne

Mathew Vegigia and Jack Byrne

Leonard Daly

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GOING BRIGHT FOR SIGHT

INSPIRATIONAL legally blind marathon runner and Guinness World Record holder Dr Sinead Kane joined some young pals at the GPO on O’Connell Street, to launch Sightsavers Ireland’s 2019 Bright for Sight campaign. Pictured is Sinead with Lily Smullen, Pippa Smullen and Saorlaith Quinn and Senan Quinn.

Sinead together with the children were wearing vibrant yellow to encourage businesses across Ireland to go Bright for Sight, wear something yellow to work and make a small donation on Friday June 21st and give the gift of sight to the people in the poorest countries in the world www. sightsavers.ie/bright.

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SOME OF THE THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Babe, there’s sumo-ch effort going on to win in this contest E AC H ye a r around this time, the peaceful air at Sensoji Te m p l e i n downtown Tokyo is disrupted by wails of crying infants.

Throngs of crowds gather for a prestigious 400-year old competition – the Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival.

Yep, every year families from all over Japan head to the temple to see if their baby can cry the hardest and loudest, pairing each baby with a sumo wrestler who is meant to make their baby cry before its opponent.

It is believed that babies who cry will grow up to be healthy and strong, and it is also thought that crying babies ward off evil spirits. The first baby to cry, wins, with a referee making sure nothing cruel is done.

Judging by some of the cheerful faces on show here, the competition is harder than it sounds – something to think about the next time your precious infant empties its lungs on the weekly shop...

Six simple ways to be a good owner WHETHER you’re a new or experienced dog owner, it’s always good to remind yourself of some key steps to help care for them, and to have a happy, healthy dig.

Here are six key points to remember ...

Pick the right dog: Start off your great dog owner’s journey by picking a canine that best fits you and your lifestyle.

Never buy a dog on an impulse. Evaluate pros and cons, and examine your lifestyle, work and personal commitments, daily physical activity, and, of course, finances.

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Never hit them: From the training perspective as well as humane perspective, this is never an appropriate thing to do.

Regardless of how irritated you get at your dog, hitting will never solve your problem.

What you will get out of this is a dog who’s afraid of you. Instead, teach them and train them while simultaneously practicing patience and compassion.

Hopes for land speed attempt with tuk-tuk isn’t just talk-talk

Play more with them: Don’t be a couch potato yourself – take them out for a fun game of fetch.

Remember that even older dogs want to have some decent quality time with their owner, so kill three birds with one stone by combining longer walks, playing games, and meeting other dog owners into an one-hour session a couple of times a week.

Supply better dog food: Be honest when evaluating the kind of dog food you give to your pooch pal and if possible, don’t skimp on it.

Is your dog getting all the nutrients they needs from the kibble or canned food you provide?

If it’s the super cheap stuff and you cannot afford anything more expensive on a daily basis, maybe treat them to a premium quality food on certain occasions – and don’t forget about healthy dog treats.

Give them their own space: Dogs love to have their own place. The great thing about dogs is that they won’t mind sleeping anywhere and they don’t complain.

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WHAT HAVE THE LATE KING OF POP AND THE KINGDOM GOT IN COMMON? A local election candidate in Kerry has had her poster vandalised, with the end result proving a hit on social media. Maura Healy-Rae, of the infamous political clan, is running for re-election in the Killarney area as an Independent councillor. However, some wag in The Kingdom soon scrawled ‘Michael Jackson’ on one of Maura’s election posters, given her now-that-you-mention-it resemblance in it to a certain late King of Pop. The poster was tweeted to Alan Kinsella, who has been collecting Irish election literature since 1983. Somehow we think Maura will fare better with local voters than Jacko...

DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

This week’s dog of the week is Charlie, a devilishly handsome oneyear old German Shepherd who is cheeky and inquisitive in nature.

This charming chap quickly wins over the hearts of everyone he meets, and he absolutely adores gentle cuddles and playing with his toys.

Charlie is still a puppy so he can be a little bit scampish at times. He loves people very much and gets attached to one person, so his ideal loving home would be with one person who

works from home or is there a lot of the time.

A nice quiet home with no other pets would be Charlie’s dream, but don’t forget to keep a close eye on him as he can be quite the escape artist!

If you have room in your heart and home for Charlie then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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A DAD-OF-TWO from Billericay, Essex is hoping to break the land speed record for a humble tuktuk.

Matt Everard (46) and his cousin, Russell Shearman (49) purchased the 1971 Bangkok taxi on eBay in 2017. They have since spent £20,000 on adjustments during a five-month period.

The pair are attempting to break the current tuk-tuk land speed record – a hold-onto-your-

hat dizzying speed of 68mph (109kmh) – at Elvington Airfield, North Yorkshire.

Of the venture, Matt said: “Imagine explaining to your straight-talking Essex wife that, after she went up to bed one night, you ended up buying a Thai tuk-tuk from a bloke on the internet.”

Matt hopes that the soupedup tuk-tuk will reach speeds of 90mph (145kmh).

And yeti, nobody can believe creature’s footsteps are real THE Indian Army has come under ridicule for ‘Yeti tracks’ (inset).

The army tweeted from its official account that an expedition team near Mount Makalu, in the Himalayas, had come across: “Mysterious footprints of mythical beast ‘yeti’ measuring 32x15 inches close to Makalu Base Camp”, posting several photos.

The detail that most undercut the army’s claim was that the footprint photos seemed to suggest that the alleged yeti is onelegged, which sceptics were quick to point out, with one person asking whether the beast “travels by jumping”.

The army replied to the furore by saying it confirmed that “the videos and photographic evidence” had been “handed over to subject matter experts”.

Whatever the outcome, there’s certainly been an abominable amount of interest in the story, and that’s snow joke ...

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MAY 13 (MONDAY)

Olly Murs @ 3Arena, €42 Olly’s still hugely popular with an awful lot of people, and hey, at least he’s an early sign of Summer (and Summer sounds) on the way, right? Have some singalong fun at his gig ...

MAY 9 (THURSDAY)

Unloved @ Whelan’s, €17 Graham Mitchell @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

MAY 10 (FRIDAY)

dEUS @ The Academy, €44 Alex Aiono @ The Academy 2, €18

MAY 11 (SATURDAY)

The Murder Capital @ Whelan’s, €13 One of Dublin’s hottest new guitar bands play Whelan’s as part of Eastbound Festival. Don’t be surprised if their next Dublin outing is in a far bigger venue.

Daddy Long Legs @ The Sugar Club, €15 ELKAE @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 Yola @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT

MAY 12 (SUNDAY)

Manic Street Preachers @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Jamie Lawson @ Vicar Street, €30 Rhys Lewis @ Whelan’s, €14 Kess Klein @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €18

MAY 13 (MONDAY)

Dermot Kennedy @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Ella Vos @ The Academy 2, €14

MAY 14 (TUESDAY)

Wu Tang + De La Soul + Public Enemy @ 3Arena, €60+ This ‘Gods of Rap’ tour might be a bit of a throwback, but it’s virtually certain to feature a pulsating soundtrack to many of our young lives.

Dermot Kennedy @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Martino Da Vila @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT

MAY 15 (WEDNESDAY)

Dermot Kennedy @ The Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT The Nude Party @ Whelan’s, €13 Kawala @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €14 THIS week in Carrigstown, tensions are still running high between Eoghan, Will and Cristiano, with Eoghan still being hassled by the two teens, with suspicion the pair may have stolen from him

Another week of some rising tensions over in Carrigstown

There is worry that Bela is being conned, with Cass and Charlie getting involved, leading to him telling the pair to stay out of it – but do they listen?

A guilty Carol confesses to her crime as she feels condemned by the community.

From the shadows: Jamie Adam’s unveiling...

SOMETIMES, some of the very best pieces of music never see the light of day.

This was very nearly the case with Kells bedroom electro-pop musician Jamie Adam.

A self-confessed introvert, Adam worked nights and produced his music in the early hours for many years, forging an album

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of fuzzy, late-night tracks reminiscent of poppyelectronic outfits such as MGMT and Foster The People.

“I didn’t write the record for anyone other than myself,” he says.

That, perhaps, is what makes it such a great album. New release, Melodic Electronic, has the distinct feel of a complete lack of self-consciousness, and the buzz of its late-night, spaced out creation is all the bet-

ter for it.

“I’ve been writing songs and riffs for about ten years now,” Adam says.

“I must have well over a thousand sound recordings on different phones and laptops. I wrote Melodic Electronic in 2016 because I was going through a real personal shift.

“I had just come back from a summer in America. I had started looking after myself better both physically and mentally.

“I had also just left the band I was in, as I was getting a little frustrated with how difficult it was to meet up and create new music.

“By going solo, I just had to rely on myself for output and I was able to write the majority of the record in a few months.

“It was a form of selftherapy for me; most of the songs are introspective and self-reflective.”

Introvert Adam’s working on getting over his introvert character and bringing the show on tour, too.

He’s played about half a dozen live shows so far – and while he feels his stage show is a work in progress, he’s coping with the more outgoing style.

“I actually haven’t found it too bad,” Adam says of his live progress.

“I was always in bands growing up, albeit more of a background member.

“I feel comfortable on stage but it is definitely different seeing your face more prominently in photos and posters.

“I’m still an introvert. I

Her apology is rejected by Anto and Sharon, however, with the pair still convinced that someone else was behind the accident.

Pressure is piled on Zak this week to take on a new business venture, leading to things backfiring on Jane as the week goes on.

She gets rattled later on in the week when the legality of Zak’s new venture comes to the fore, leading to a power switch.

Don’t forget that Fair City is only on our screens two days next week (on May 12 and 15) due to the Eurovision Semi-Finals.

Zak and Jane find themselves at odds over a controversial new business venture

can deal with being in the public and crowds quite comfortably, but it consumes energy.

“So I can only do it for a certain period of time before it exhausts me.

“We are in the early stages, in regards to playing live with this project.

I think we have only played five or six shows altogether so far, so I see next summer being busier in terms of gigging.

“I am just looking forward to getting out and playing as much as we can and just honing our craft.

“I still feel like we are only getting started.

“I felt like the last year has been just a great learning experience in regards to working and releasing music independently. There is a lot of knowledge I will bring to the table for the next set of recordings.”

The process so far, though, is just the tip of what could, it seems, be a very special rise. “This record is like an EP to me,” Adam tells us.

“I’ve written so many songs since I finished this album that I feel like it is only a taster of what is to come.

“I was only a college kid who was making tracks on his iPad in the corner of his bedroom back in 2016.

“If someone had told me I’d have played headline shows in Whelans and have national radio airplay and blog coverage by the time Melodic Electronic was out, then I would have taken it.”

Melodic Electronic by Jamie Adam is out now.

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Bafflingly bad Sonic trailer hits the world

Aims to entertain with its unlikely but amusing story

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THAT still (above) from last week’s trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog not only summed up the hideous new look of the iconic character in the film, but of the overwhelmingly negative reactions to the trailer for the upcoming November film by Paramount Studios.

Also starring Jim Carrey and James Marsden, the titular games character at the heart of the trailer created one hell of a stir – for all the wrong reasons.

To say this odd (and occasionally creepy looking) version of the beloved games character didn’t go down well is a strong contender for 2019’s Understatement of the Year.

The trailer’s bewilderingly inappropriate use of Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise also left many viewers bemused.

However, there’s a happy ending to the tale – of sorts – with the film’s director saying the fans have been heard loud and clear, and Sonic’s look will be redesigned for the film’s release. Phew!

AS LAUGHABLE as politics can be, especially across the pond at the moment, we tend not to see many films drawing comedy from politics.

Instead, politics tends to get shoehorned onto the small screen, where it tends to do much better as a subject matter, as seen by House of Cards.

But, in the current climate, it’s difficult to find anything more ridiculous than what’s happening in American politics.

Enter Seth Rogen with Long Shot (Cert 16, 125 mins), ably backed up by Charlize Theron, with this dynamic duo taking a sharp crack at making US politics genuinely funny again, while adding plenty of snarky comments about the media as well.

Rogen reprises his standard, default cinema character type as Fred Flarsky, yet another lovable bum character that he can trot out in his sleep.

This particular schlub is a high-principled hack (welcome to the club, Flarsky) who doesn’t like the direction his paper is taking, and soon finds himself out of work and about

Rogen and Theron aren’t a pair of actors that you’d normally put together, but this odd couple match-up works surprisingly well in Long Shot

as down on his luck as he could be.

Enter Lady Luck via a chance reacquaintance with a former babysitter, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), who Fred once had a crush on – and these days she’s babysitting the country, as Secretary of State.

Charlotte’s as attractive, powerful and successful as Fred is, well, not, but her power and success also leaves her lacking a connection to ordinary people.

As she already knows Fred, albeit from long ago, he’s soon added to her aghast team as a new speechwriter to help give her the common touch – and by God, they don’t

come much more common and vulgar than Fred.

Now, what are the odds that this particularly odd couple might find more than a shared past connection and a current work relationship in common?

Might they have a ... long shot at falling in love?

Stoner, slobby comedy and arch comments on politics and the media make for strange bedfellows, but it’s a pairing that’s worked well in this case.

Rogen and Theron represent an odd couple indeed, but their unlikely cinematic pairing works, and works well.

I’m not the biggest fan of Rogen’s usual shtick, but at least this time he has some

interesting points to make behind the stoner, slapstick laughs.

Theron, meanwhile, yet again shows her versatility with this rare comedic role, yet one which she effortlessly carries off.

She’s very much playing the straight man role to Rogen’s pratfalls, but she also earns her laughs, too.

Simultaneously managing to be both more ridiculous and, at times, more serious than some of what we see in American politics at the moment, this unlikely rom-com has much more than a long shot at being a hit. Now, if only they could wring a laugh out of Brexit ...

Verdict: 8/10

What’s new to this may RACHEL D’ARCY

A NEW MONTH means a new spate of content being delivered to our screens, courtesy of Netflix.

The days are getting longer, meaning we’ve even more time to dive into the likes of WHAT/IF starring Renee Zellweger, Wine Country directed by Amy Poehler and season one of Derry Girls.

WHAT/IF made its trailer debut to rapterous applause online recently ahead of the series’ May 24 debut.

The show is painted as a ‘raw, voyeuristic examination of acceptable people doing unacceptable things’, and is expected to be the next big hit for the streaming giant.

Another May highlight is The Society, billed as a modern take on Lord of the Flies.

When everyone else mysteriously vanishes

from their wealthy town, the teen residents of West Ham must forge their own society to survive.

Find out what happens to them on May 10.

Killer Ratings is another must watch when it hits screens on May 31. A true-life documentary, it focuses on a Brazillian TV host who literally killed for ratings, then used his TV show to try cover up the horrific truth.

For something a bit more lighthearted, there’s Wine Country, a Netflix original film starring and directed by comedian Amy Poehler.

Focusing around six long-time friends heading away for a 50th birthday, the comedy sees the group question their friendships and futures. The movie hits the streaming service on May 10.

For all these and much more, be sure to keep an eye on Netflix over May.

Look out for Wine Country, which promises to be a hoot

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POLITICS

HAVE YOUR SAY WITH YOUR VOTE ON FRIDAY, MAY 24

Make sure to cast your vote to ensure that your voice is heard THE 2019 local elections will be held in all local authorities in the country, including the four Dublin council areas on Friday, 24 May, the same day as the 2019 European Parliament election and a referendum easing restrictions on divorce.

Each local government area is divided into local electoral areas (LEAs) where three to seven councillors are elected on

the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

The importance of casting your precious vote in all elections cannot be overstated and this applies especially to the local elections.

Decision makers Council elections take place every five years where voters can decide

on who the decision makers in our community will be.

Dublin’s four local authorities – which comprise various local electoral areas – will be represented by a total of 183 councillors, comprising 63 in Dublin City Council and 40 in each of the remaining three local authorities: South Dublin, Fingal and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Candidates from all the major political parties will be well represented, as well as non-party independent candidates.

Generally local elections provide a mid-term assessment of how central government is performing and the electorate are not slow in providing this slap on the wrist to the Government.

Parties will evaluate the performance of their can-

Whoever you support, and whatever your views, it’s very important that you vote and help make your views known

didates in the campaign and they will be in a position to assess their vote share to see if they might be suitable to run at the next general election.

This is one of the prime reasons to cast your vote and to let the power brokers in Leinster House know exactly how you feel they are performing.

Precious vote More importantly, it is your precious vote that decides how your local council listens to your concerns.

This year, the local elections take place on Friday, May 24 and voters will also be deciding on who represents Dublin at the European Parliament elections.

Dublin will have three

EU seats immediately and a fourth when Britain leaves the EU. Voters will also be deciding on the referendum to ease divorce restrictions.

With a general election in the pipeline, both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael will get an early indication from the electorate if their Confidence and Supply arrangement is hitting the right notes, and whether the Brexit-inspired reason for delaying a general election has paid off.

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael usually run several candidates in each local area in the expectation of winning multiple seats.

They will often aim for geographical preferences in the location of their candidates and some age balance as well.

Smaller parties usually run just one candidate and Independents, who are usually well-known locals in the area and generally poll well.

It is very important to use your vote wisely in these elections, as councillors will represent your concerns at council meetings.

They will also vote on critical local area planning decisions among others, which can have a profound effect on the quality of life you and your family enjoy in your neighbourhood.

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TRAVEL

Head off the beaten path to find beautiful Bulgaria From the likes of the UNESCO-protected spectacular Rila Monastery (main) to charming coastal villages, echoes of the Communist past, and Sofia’s striking city centre, Bulgaria has a lot to offer visitors

SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor HAVE you ever thought about visiting Bulgaria?

And if not, why not?

It’s less than four hours from Ireland, boasts some of the most popular beach resorts on the Black Sea, and brings the phrase ‘cheap as chips’ to a whole new level.

If those reasons weren’t enough, the former Communist country is also bursting at the seams with fairytale forests, traditional fishing villages, historical cities and world-famous monasteries.

Despite its 80 miles of golden sandy beaches

Bulgaria is still a relative newcomer in the tourism stakes – and with that comes many benefits.

It remains the best-value sun holiday destination in Europe, ahead of Portugal’s Algarve, with a three-course dinner for two including wine coming in just over €20 and change from a euro for a bottle of beer.

There’s also a lovely mix of off-the-radar beaches and relatively unspoilt mountain scenery, along with Unescoprotected World Heritage sites.

The resort of Varna, just north of Sunny Beach, is a foodie’s heaven with a string of cafes

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There are also more than 120 monasteries, with the Rila Monastery proving the most popular and restaurants serving fresh fish from the Black Sea. But the beaches and fishing villages are just for starters. Its highest mountain range, Rila, offers an endless series of picture-postcard hikes.

There are also more than 120 monasteries, with the Rila Monastery proving the most popular.

Founded in the tenth century, the Unesco-protected site was destroyed

by fire two centuries ago but hailed a “masterpiece” after it was rebuilt.

Perched atop the peak of Buzludzha mountain in the Central Balkans is the House Monument of the Bulgarian Communist Party.

It commemorates the early beginnings of the Bulgarian Communist Party in 1891 and opened 90 years later in 1981.

Despite its derelict status, its interior is still a sight to behold.

The country’s capital Sofia features the heaviest dose of Stalinist architecture, and is home to an ensemble of three Socialist Classicism buildings known as the Largo.

It was commissioned in 1951 and finished in 1957, with the original statue of Vladimir Lenin replaced in 2000 by one of St Sophia.

And if the beaches, mountains and cities are not enough to keep you occupied, there’s always the skiing.

Bansko, set in the scenic Pirin National Park, is one of Europe’s finest, and cheapest ski resorts.

Fuel up for a day on the slopes with some kyufte

(Bulgarian meatballs) or gyuvech (spicy vegetable stew) and wash it down with the country’s national drink of raika, a fruit brandy made from fermented grapes or plums.

Might be best to leave the raika for the apres ski though, since the shopbought varieties are around 40% AVB, while the home brews can have anything up to 80% alcohol.

• TUI is offering a last-minute deal departing Dublin on May 20, with seven nights’ selfcatering at the Aparthotel Rose Village in Sunny Beach, from €279 per person sharing.

• Click and Go is offering seven nights B&B at the Sunny Day Club Hotel, Sunny Beach, in June from €523pp based on two adults sharing.

• Sofia city breaks, which include three nights’ B&B accommodation, a city tour and guided transfers, is priced at €469pp with Travel Department.

• Highlights of Bulgaria including Sofia and Plovdiv is available from €799pp with Travel Department. The trip includes seven nights half-board and B&B accommodation, guided tours including an excursion to Rila Monastery, and guided transfers.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Ford drives innovation at supermarkets WHEN it comes to raising blood pressure for parents, the weekly shop with the kids is right up there with the likes of getting them to bed early.

Ford has come up with a way of lowering the stress of that situation – taking inspiration from the means by which new car technology helps drivers to avoid accidents on the road.

Available in most Ford models, Pre-Collison Assist technology uses a forward-facing camera

A first glance may suggest that not too much has changed for the Kia Sportage – but you’d be wrong, as a completely new engine, and many other features, help it impress with ease

Revised KIA Sportage still has the power to surprise DECLAN GLYNN

A RAFT of useful changes to the 2019 Kia Sportage have helped to keep it near the top of the SUV class – a fiercely competitive class for any car manufacturer to compete in.

Upon initial glance, it may not seem as though the facelift of the Kia Sportage has been that c o m p re h e n s ive, b u t under the skin is where you will find a completely new diesel engine that meets the latest Euro-6d Temp emissions regulations.

The new 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine in the Kia Sportage is kinder to the environment than ever before, and comes with a standard six-speed manual gearbox across the range, with a sevenspeed DCT (Dual Clutch

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1) Striking new design 2) New 1.6-litre diesel engine 3) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT 4) 4 trim levels 5) Priced from €29,815 (ex-delivery) Transmission) automatic reserved exclusively as an option on the K3 model.

There are four wellequipped models available in the 2019 Kia Sportage – K2, K3, K4, and range-topping GTLine.

All models are driven by the front wheels (2WD), with the exception of the K3 model, which can be specified with the option of a 4WD drivetrain.

Diesel is currently the only engine option in the new Sportage, as no petrol engine is offered in the

Irish market.

External changes to the 2019 Sportage mainly consist of a redesigned front bumper with new fog light housings, a reworking of Kia’s distinctive ‘tiger nose’ front grille, new headlights, new rear light clusters, a revised rear bumper, and a range of new designs for the alloy wheels.

Changes to the inside of the Sportage include a revised multi-function steering wheel, an updated instrument cluster incorporating a reprofiled climate control

panel, and high-grade upholstery.

The car I had on review was a KIA Sportage K4 model, finished in striking Blue Flame metallic paint.

Standard equipment across the Sportage range is impressive, with the K4 model coming complete with 19” alloy wheels, Lane Keep Assist, LED rear lights, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, leather interior with heated seats front and rear.

Other features include dual-zone air-conditioning, reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, 7” touchscreen with satellite navigation, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, rear privacy glass, Bluetooth, and silver skid plates front and rear.

The 1.6-litre, 115bhp engine provides excel-

lent fuel economy, with as little as 4.9-litres of diesel consumed for every 100km driven on an extra-urban driving cycle.

Annual road tax is just €270 in 2WD guise, and €280 for the 4WD model.

The fourth-generation Sportage also has a new platform – shared with its close relative, the Hyundai Tucson.

The Sportage is great to drive, with lots of grip through corners and a suspension set-up which smooths out the worst bumps very well.

The car never feels b u l ky, a n d i s a b i g improvement on its predecessor overall.

The Sportage is a very relaxing long-distance companion, and is equally impressive on a twisty country road too.

Overall visibility is terrific, thanks in no small

part to the high-set driving position, with the large glass area making the car bright and airy inside.

Excellent head and leg room prevails within the cabin of the Sportage, and will allow for up to five occupants to travel in comfort.

Boot space is equall y i m p re s s ive, w i t h 491-litres of space available with the rear seats in place.

However, with the rear seats folded down, this capacity increases to a generous 1,480-litres, and by lowering the boot floor, an additional 37 litres of storage can be availed of.

The 2019 Kia Sportage is priced from €29,815 (ex-delivery) and comes with Kia’s outstanding 7-Year/150,000km warranty as standard.

and radar to detect vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in the road, and automatically applies the brakes if the driver does not respond to warnings.

The ‘Self-Braking Trolley’ uses a sensor to achieve a similar outcome – to scan ahead for people and objects and automatically apply the brakes when a potential collision is detected, which any parent with kids who love speeding off with the shopping trolley will appreciate.

Although just a prototype for the time being, the trolley shows Ford applying its automotive expertise to some everyday problems.

Renault LCVs a hit in the EU AFTER launching the fourth electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) in its line last year with Master Zero Emissions (ZE), Groupe Renault has maintained its European leading position in this market segment with a 46.2% share, especially with its best-seller, Kangoo ZE.

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FAI FINAL FOCUS: SOCCER: CRUMLIN United will face

a familiar foe when they hit the Aviva Stadium turf on Saturday afternoon in search of their fifth FAI Intermediate Cup triumph in ten years.

The Dublin side overcame Avondale United of Cork in the final of the competition at Dalymount Park in 2010 – the second of their four Intermediate Cup triumphs.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS RUNNING | 100 MILE CHALLENGE

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BACK for a second year at Trinity Comprehensive School on Wednesday May 15 is the Ballymun Running Festival which aims not only to celebrate physical fitness but also good mental health for all ages.

On offer from 12 noon to midnight are runs from 5km to 100 miles, with the most popular are likely to be the 5km (6pm), and the 10km and half marathon (7pm).

The team 100 mile will start at 12 noon and run until midnight, when the Midnight 5km concludes the day’s activities.

“This year’s theme is ‘We Run Better Together’”, says Ken Coakley one of the event organisers.

“That’s why we’re calling on

Ballymun Running Festival organiser Ken Coakley

clubs, schools and organisations to put in a team to run the 100 miles – any way you like.

“You could have 20 runners each doing 5km, or four doing 25km, or a mixture of both.”

All runs are non-competitive on a looped course around the school, with nine laps making up 5km.

A large timing clock will allow

teams to manage their own progress over the 12 hours. Finishers will be presented with a specially designed medal based on the See Change ribbon.

As a prelude to the main event, Trinity students along with pupils from a number of other schools will take part in the annual Mun Fun Run 5km (11am).

A feature of the day is its festival atmosphere with music helping keeping morale high and healthy snacks as well as hot and non-alcoholic cold drinks on offer throughout.

Thanks to the support of local businesses, entry for all runs is free, though sponsorship cards are on offer.

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

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CLUB NOTES

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR Under-14 WELL done to the boys Junior took A part la in Feile competition this weekend, and like every club in Dublin, there was great excitement in the air. To proceed in Feile, you need a good team and a bit of luck.

Well, Lady Luck deserted our lads on Saturday.

Between injuries, hitting the woodwork, and not getting the rub of the green in general, the lads didn’t proceed to the semi finals. However, the lads performed brilliantly, and kept their heads at all times.

They are a credit to Alan and all the mentors, a credit to their families and to the jersey. Hard luck everybody and keep the heads up, this just signifies that start of your footballing life, and with the lessons learned, you will climb the proverbial football ladder! A huge thank you to Erins Isle for holding the event on Saturday and being exceptional hosts.

Our nurseries returned as usual last Saturday and to celebrate this, we were able to launch our summer camps this week also. Anybody who books online for the Kelloggs Cúl camps, will also get free entry to the club camp the following week, great value indeed. For more information visit our website.

Well done to our minor footballers who had a significant victory on Sunday in the league winning by a scoreline of 2-14 to 3-6 over Raheny. Maith sibh Lenny and the squad. Well done also to our under 10’s who had 3 fantastic games against Beann Eadair on Saturday. Best improvers this week were Lochlann, Troy, Jake, Sam and Senan W. Keep it going lads! Well done also to our ladies team who kick-started their season with their first win of the year over Crumlin. Well done girls, onwards and upwards.

We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced.

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.

O’TOOLE’S LOTS of support needed for our senior footballers this week. This Sunday 12th, they stay on our hallowed home ground to welcome St Peregrines at 10:30am. Lets see and hear you all cheering the lads on.

With matches scarce over the bank holiday weekend it was great to see our minor footballers having a superb win over local club Naomh Barrog in the league on Sunday. It was a cracking end to end game with our lads dominating for most of the match.

Massive congratulation to the boys U14 Féile team who got out of their group in Div4. They had a titanic struggle with Naomh Mearnog in the semi-final,

leading for most of the way.

Unfortunately, they got caught by a Mearnog goal in the last minute of play to go out by a point. The lads can hold their heads high; they represented our great Club with real distinction.

Entertainment in our lounge this weekend for your pleasure: Saturday night with ‘Dave Marr’ & his band. Sunday ‘Double Digits’.

Don’t forget you can play to win with our ‘Find the Joker’ game. The rollover prize money keeps on rising.

There was no winner of our Thursday night ‘LIVE’ Club Lotto. The numbers drawn were *9, 10, 17, 21*.

The Jackpot this week is €1,100.

SOCCER: FAI INTERMEDIATE KINGPINS CRUMLIN AND AVONDALE

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CRUMLIN United will face a familiar foe when they hit the Aviva Stadium turf on Saturday afternoon in search of their fifth FAI Intermediate Cup triumph in ten years.

The Dublin side overcame Avondale United of Cork in the final of the competition at Dalymount Park in 2010 – the second of their four Intermediate Cup triumphs.

Amazingly, these two sides have been involved in 11 of the past 14 finals but have only met once at the final hurdle in that time – a 3-1 win for Martin Loughran’s side.

Avondale have plenty of Intermediate Cup pedigree themselves, having lifted the trophy six times since 2006, but they haven’t contested a final for five years, when they beat UCD reserves.

The two sides have been far and away the

outstanding intermediate sides in Ireland over the past decade and more and it promises to be an intriguing tie.

Crumlin knocked out reigning champions Maynooth University Town with a last-minute winner in the semis, and went on to seal their first league title in four years against Cherry Orchard last week.

That’s given Loughran’s side the time to enjoy their win and refocus ahead of the showdown, and the manager is unsure if previous success at the Aviva will be an advantage or not.

“It’ll be a tough game, but we have a good record in the Aviva,” Loughran tells the Dublin Gazette.

“We’ve been there twice and won, whereas it’s Avondale’s first go.

Whether that gives us the upper hand or not, you never know.

“We just hope we can play to our potential, perform on the day and get it over the line.”

The Crumlin United side ahead of their quarter-final win over Killester. Picture: Anto O’Brien

Loughran got an opportunity to cast an eye over Avondale in their all-Cork semi-final win over Rockmount and was impressed by what he saw.

“We went to watch them a few weeks ago in the semi-final when they beat Rockmount 1-0. I have to say they’re a good outfit.

“They’ve been Intermediate Cup kingpins over the past 12 years or so – they’ve won it six times.

We’ve won it four in the past ten.

“Out of the last 12, I think the only years neither of us were in it was last year and the year before. It looks like it could be a really good game by two sides.”

Crumlin wrapped up the LSL Sunday Senior title with a 5-0 win away to local rivals Cherry Orchard, who were the model Loughran aspired to when he began his journey with Crumlin in the 00s.

Craig Walsh opened the scoring in the first half before a second-half

double from Alan McGreal and one each from Aidan Roche and Liam Brady saw them cruise home.

“To know the next game could be the one that gets you the trophy, the pressure is on a bit.

“It was a great way to win it. There’s no better place to win it than up Cherry Orchard.

“Cherry Orchard set the standards years ago and we always strived to be as good as them and, to be fair, I think we are at this stage.”

Cliff jumping in Dun Laoghaire

Anna Bader and Orlando Duque diving off Northbank Lighthouse Picture: Inpho

THE world’s best cliff divers will return to Ireland for the second stop of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Dún Laoghaire Harbour on May 12.

Following three events at the near-rectangular natural pool at Inis Mór on the rugged Aran Islands, the World Series will be hosted in Ireland’s capital city for the first time.

Located on Carlisle Pier, the divers will have a panoramic view over Dublin Bay from the platforms, with Poolbeg Lighthouse, Howth Head, Dalkey Island and the whole of

Dún Laoghaire in the immediate vicinity.

The event will be a free family event and tickets will not be required. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the show. Both the Saturday and Sunday events will kick off at 5pm.

Whilst Gary Hunt can advance his winning streak of six consecutive victories across various seasons from 2015 with yet another first place in Ireland, Romania’s Constantin Popovici proved he has the potential to rival Hunt from the 27m platform.

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FINALLY MEET AT AVIVA

CRICKET: TECTOR LEADS THE WAY WITH RAPID HALF CENTURY

YMCA pass Trinity exam despite wobble LEINSTER SENIOR LEAGUE CUP Harry Tector lofts a shot away en route to his half century for YMCA. Picture: Deryck Vincent

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EMERGING TALENT UCD’s half dozen in Irish volleyball squad UCD’s Regina Halpin, Eimear O’Neill, Alex Graces, Emily Frazell, Fiona Lamont and MarieClaire Sobohal and Santry’s Carly Donaghy have all been named in Volleyball Ireland’s 11 woman squad to compete in the Confederation de Europeene Volleyball (CEV) Small Countries Zone Championships in Luxembourg next week.

Head Coach Fabio Tamborinni said, “The girls have been working phenomenally hard the last few months preparing for the challenge. We are in good shape to compete with the best emerging nations in Europe.”

YMCA survived a slight wobble with the bat before emerging 4-wicket victors over Dublin University, thanks largely to a crisp half-century from Harry Tector.

Tector’s 55 off 62 deliveries took YMCA to the brink of victory but no one was more disappointed than himself that he didn’t see it through.

“Yeah I felt in good touch today,” he said after the game, “and it’s always nice to get a fifty in the books.

“It would have been better to get us over the line myself and to have lost fewer wickets, but today was all about the result and getting our first victory on the board.”

That victory looked likely to come in double quick time early on as James Parkinson (3-17) took care of both openers, before Mitchell Thompson (2-13) and Tector (1-25) bowled their full complement in tandem to put the squeeze on the students’ run rate.

When Fionn Hand and Aviral Shukla had a pair of wickets each, Dublin University were 98 all out in 39 overs. With just over an hour to go until tea, YMCA had a sniff of a full points victory.

Dublin University are nothing if not tenacious however and Milo Egan picked up the wicket of Jack Tector in just the second over of the chase.

This simply brought Harry Tector to the crease and a 61-run stand with Shukla took them to tea at 63/1 and just 36 runs from victory.

Egan and, the ever wily, Conor Hoey weren’t going to simply allow the home side cruise to victory. Hoey was even on a hattrick at one point removing Rory Anders and Tim Tector in successive balls.

It was Egan who would get Harry Tector’s scalp before the end, Tector skying one to wide long-off where Matthew Strong threw

off his cap to hang on well.

“It was very disappointing to lose those five wickets after Tea, but we got the win and that was vital before we travel to play North County in our next game in the Group (May 18th)”, said Tector after the close of play as he headed off to captain the Ireland

Wolves against Bangladesh on Sunday.

In the other games in Group A on Saturday, North County set up that mouthwatering clash at Inch in a fortnight with a 12-run victory over Railway Union.

The reliable Eddie Richardson the main man for County scoring 47 and taking 3-27.

Brilliant Belvo win U-13 rugby double UNDER-13 CUP FINAL  STEPHEN FINDLATER

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OLD Belvedere rugby club landed a famous Under-13 league and cup double last Sunday as they got the better of Coolmine 30-5 last weekend at Energia Park in the cup final.

Two tries from Luke McLaughlin and one each from Harry Miller, Ed McLaughlin and David Willis did the damage while Pat-

rick Clancy kicked the rest of the points for a fine victory.

The win came a week after they saw off Terenure in the league final, completing an incredible season of 17 wins and one draw from their 18 outings.

This Belvo group has been together since Under-6 level.

The club won the cup three years ago but it was just the second double achieved by the club in 30 years of minis rugby at Anglesea Road.

Old Belvedere on the attack. Picture: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

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Tarf denied by Cork Con AIL DIVISION 1A FINAL Cork Con 28 Clontarf 13  sport@dublingazette.com

Irish captain Laura Delany. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Historic new contracts DUBLINERS Laura Delany, Kim Garth, Mary Waldron, Shauna Kavanagh and Gaby Lewis have all been offered the first professional contracts for Irish women’s cricketers.

Along with Celeste Raack, they are among six recipients who were announced on the list at an event on Tuesday at the Sport Ireland Institute.

Speaking at the event, Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth said: “Today marks a significant landmark in our women’s game.

“We’re not just here to launch the new international season, but to announce six part-time player contracts – the first-ever in cricket in this country, and making cricket one of very few team sports in Ireland to have professionally-contracted women players.

“Our women’s programme medium-term objective is to qualify for the ICC Women’s Championship in 2021 – a guaranteed three-year programme of international fixtures just like our men have now, through the Future Tours Programme. These contracts put in place the foundation blocks that will help us as a cricket nation to achieve our goal.”

Captain Laura Delany said: “I’m very excited and delighted to have been included in the small pool of players selected for a contract as Cricket Ireland take a big step forward in the women’s game.

“Personally, there are certain aspects of my game that I’ve have been trying to develop further.

Hopefully this will allow me to spend more time working and focusing on my game whilst not having to commit to a full-time job.

“From a captaincy point of view, this means I will have more contact time with players which should have a positive impact on our development as a group.”

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CLONTARF were denied the All-Ireland League Division 1A title as Cork Constitution shaded their battle 28-13 at the Aviva Stadium.

M a n - o f- t h e - m a t c h Rob Jermyn had a day to remember, scoring a superb solo try, saving one at the other end and supplying the assist for replacement Duncan Williams’ crucial 58thminute score. Out-half Aidan Moynihan tagged on three closing penalties to steer Cork Con to their sixth league crown, making up for last year’s defeat to Lansdowne.

Clontarf were only 14-13 behind approaching the hour mark, Matt D’Arcy’s 36th-minute try from a quick tap – in response to converted efforts from Shane Daly and Jermyn – and eight points from the boot of David Joyce making it a one-point game. However, half-backs Williams and Moynihan combined to steer the table toppers home.

D e s p i t e d o m i n a ting early possession, C l o n ta r f fe l l b e h i n d to centre Daly’s 12thminute try. Scrum possession near halfway was moved wide to Sean

French who shrugged off Jack Power and held off Cian O’Donoghue’s challenge, linking with Liam O’Connell whose instinctive one-handed flick sent the onrushing Daly darting over beside the posts.

Ever-accurate outhalf Moynihan converted for a 7-0 lead. Tarf hammered back with a snappy break from Angus Lloyd which led to a penalty Joyce fired over the penalty kick to get his side on the board, but Con swiftly showed their clinical edge again with Jermyn’s brilliantly-taken try.

Number 8 Luke Cahill’s inviting inside pass saw Jermyn expose Clontarf’s defence at the side of a ruck, the wily winger hurtling through and sidestepping around full-back Power to go over to the right of the posts.

Moynihan’s conversion made it 14-3 midway through a fastpaced first half and Con’s noted defence kept ‘Tarf try-less as Con survived some Vakh Abdaladzeinspired scrum pressure, especially when Jermyn got his hand under the ball to prevent Power from scoring off a fivemetre scrum.

Power really should have passed to the waiting Courtney on his

Clontarf’s AIL Division 1A side fell to a tough defeat at the hands of Cork Con in the Aviva last weekend

outside, but his blushes were eventually spared by talismanic centre D’Arcy. After Lloyd had knocked on at the base of a scrum, Clontarf bounced back with a strong bout of carrying, winning a close-in penalty from which D’Arcy stretched over for a timely seven-pointer.

D’Arcy was becoming increasing influential, holding up Joe McSwiney for a turnover and then breaking downfield off the resulting late scrum.

That gave Andy Wood’s men some momentum at only 14-10 down, but

Constitution exploded out of the blocks on the resumption with Daly, McHenry and Moynihan all finding gaps.

Tarf scrum half Lloyd was caught offside twice and yellow-carded by referee Jonny Erskine.

But it stayed tight and the Dubliners got back within a point However, on the day, Con only needed a sniff of a chance to score, and just a couple of days on from confirmation of his departure from Munster after 11 years, experienced scrum half Williams started and

finished a classy breakaway try.

T h e f re s h l y- i n t ro duced 33-year-old, who said afterwards that this was probably his last game of rugby, used a sudden turnover to kick downfield, Jermyn was first to it and passed out of a tackle for Williams to dash towards the left corner and squeeze over past Sean O’Brien’s lastditch challenge.

It broke the game and Clontarf and Moynihan put Con further out of sight with a series of penalties in the last 15 minutes.

RATHMINES WELCOMES ALL Leinster Bowls launches new Open House series

LEINSTER Lawn Bowls Club in Rathmines will host an

Liffey’s national bronze

ISLANDBRIDGE based athletic club Liffey

Valley had great success at the All Ireland 5K Road Championships held in the Phoenix Park on Saturday amid a field of over 2,000.

Led by Peter Arthur (pictured) in third place, the club team of Ciaran Reilly, Paul Balfe, Tony McMahon, and Conor Reilly combined to finish in the bronze medal position in the team event which drew clubs from throughout the country.

Open House each Sunday afternoon during May and June.

The bowling green at Leinster opened for the new Summer season 2019 on Saturday 20th April, celebrated by the unfurling of the club flag.

The Open House times started on last Sunday and will be on from 2 to 4pm and on all the following Sundays to June 29 at the same time.

Just turn up on any, or all, of those dates, and have a go at bowling. Free coaching and the use of equipment is available and refreshments are provided.

President Peter McArdle said, “Our club is renowned for its pleasant setting, central convenient location, and friendly company. New members always seem to enjoy the club, both socially and for the sport of bowls.”

Men’s Captain Robbie Meaney, Ladies’ Captain Annette Finn and President Peter McArdle at the unfurling day.

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FOOTBALL: FINGLAS CLUB PRODUCE DOMINANT FINAL SHOW IN PARNELL

Erin’s Isle storm to Feile crown

Dublin Masters off to a winning start

DUBLIN DIVISION 2 FEILE FINAL Erin’s Isle 4-6 Clontarf 2-3  sport@dublingazette.com

ERIN’S ISLE produced a magical weekend of football to win Dublin Division 2 Feile crown, capping it with a brilliant final win over Clontarf on Monday morning with a 4-6 to 2-3 success in Parnell Park.

Isles started off the first half strong, making it incredibly difficult to give Clontarf a real battle to find their feet.

Two goals by Cian O’Hare along with a point and another goal by Ryan McGrath got them off to an amazing start. It gave Isles a strong advantage at the break which they were never going to relinquish.

The Finglas club’s full back and half back lines were dominant in the first half and kept Clontarf to 1-3 at half time. Points from Ollie Gaffney and Cian O’Hare left the half time score at 3-4 to 1-3 to Isles.

And, to continue their momentum, Isles substitutions proved vital as they made a big impact off the bench including Ryan Mitchell and Charley Lynch.

Callum Lowe and Kyle Curtis caused

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The Erin’s Isle Under-14 side celebrate their Division 2 Feile success

havoc for the Clontarf defence with the latter narrowly missing a goal chance. A dominant midfield performance from both Nathan Fitzherald and Sakiou Trawally helped Isles in their win.

Davide Cetra, at centre forward, also carried a great threat every time he was in possession, adding to the scores with a point.

Captain Ollie Gaffney gave Isles their fourth goal with a penalty late

in the second half that put a 13-point gap with about 10 minutes to go.

Clontarf managed to pull a goal back from a penalty late in the second half but, again, second half performances from half back line of Darragh Gorman, Cian Moran and Cillian Byrne proved to be too strong.

Full back line of Davin Lynch, Billy Grafton and Tadhg Holder replaced by Ryan Mitchell were solid in defence.

Earlier in the weekend, the Finglas club opened up with a 2-3 to 0-5 win over Clontarf on Saturday morning on their home turf to set them on their way. A 2-9 to 1-5 success against Skerries Harps continued the ir momentum and they completed the group stages with a 3-8 to 0-5 victory over Ballymun Kickhams.

It put them through to a semifinal in Thomastown where they eliminated St Sylvester’s 5-5 to 2-7.

HISTORY BOYS: Clanna Gael Fontenoy celebrate 20th anniversary of treble THE CLANNA ael Fontenoy Junior Hurling team of 1999 swept the board that year by winning the League, the Cup and the Championship; and they did

so in style by beating such powerhouses of the game as St. Vincents, Na Fianna and Naomh Fionnbarra in the final crucial matches.

Few club hurling teams can claim that achievement which is why the club recently marked the 20th anniversary of that clean sweep by hosting a special event in their honour.

Twenty members of the 1999 squad made it to the event where they were presented with special trophies to mark their unique achievement. Members of the then management team were similarly honoured: Tom Ryan, Jack Nicholson, Peter Burnett, Paddy Troy, Conor Dodd and Niall Maher.

REIGNING All-Ireland Masters football champions, Dublin, opened their Championship account with a four-point victory over Laois in Stradbally on Saturday afternoon.

The Dubs built the platform for victory in the opening half as they held a 3-7 to 2-2 advantage at the break.

Dublin came out of the blocks impressively and actually led by 12-points, 3-4 to 0-1, at one stage of the opening half thanks to goals from Niall Crossan, Ray Cosgrove and Ciaran McGuinness with just a Brian McEvoy point coming in reply.

However, Laois concluded the half on the up with two goals from Greg Ramsbottom, finding a route past John Murphy in the Dublin goal.

Ramsbottom completed his hat-trick in the second half and the O’Moore County got within two points of the Dubs but the champions held on for victory.

Cosgrove scored two supreme efforts from frees from distance to edge them back out of range while Murphy kept out Larry Keenan with a diving save to keep it that way.

The Dubs will face Roscommon, Down, Tyrone, Mayo and Kildare as well as the O’Moore County in this year’s campaign with 16 teams taking part in total.

The other counties taking part are Clare, Antrim, Cavan, Sligo, Donegal, London, Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath and a combined Leitrim/ Longford selection.

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Sheriff’s band of friends line up FAI Junior Cup tilt  DAVE DONNELLY

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SHERIFF YC have an opportunity to seal their third FAI Junior Cup crown in four years when they face off against St Michael’s of Tipperary at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.

The north inner-city club became the dominant side in junior football under the guidance of Alan Reilly and Chris Giles, winning the cup four times in their seven years in charge.

It’s been all change on Sheriff Street in the past 12 months as Reilly and Giles were replaced

by Mark Quigley, while many of the players responsible for those successes hung up their boots.

Last year was a disappointing one for Sheriff as they lost their AUL Premier A crown to Usher Celtic and were knocked out early in the cup.

The club has been resurgent under the guidance of 2012 League of Ireland player of the year Quigley, who has meshed exciting young players like Dylan Grimes among veterans like Anto Flood.

And they saw off the challenge of Limerick side Aisling Annacotty in the semi-final on Sunday to book a place in the final against 201314 Junior Cup winners Michael’s.

Stephen Maher scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Keith Rickard had been fouled in the box.

Sheriff YC are looking to emulate their 2017 FAI Junior Cup success.

“Nearly every one of them are best friends of

mine – I grew up with them – so it’s really good to let them do it for me and me do it for them.“ They’ll have little time to dwell on that success, however, with just a six-day turnaround to prepare for another tough engagement with a physical Munster side.

“I’d rather it this way with the semi-finals just having been played on the Sunday,” the former Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers striker Quigley tells the Dublin

Gazette.

“It’s something to really look forward to when it’s quick. That was the incentive going into the match, the team talk: you can play a final in the Aviva Stadium on Friday if you win this game.

“All the lads are excited to play there and a few of the new lads haven’t played there.

“Obviously the older lads have, so I’d be looking for them to help the younger lads not to have any nerves.”

A spate of absences forced Quigley to line out on the pitch against Annacotty but, with a full deck now to choose from, he sees himself happily barking orders from the dugout on Saturday.

He’s happy with his decision to hang up his boots (for the most part) 12 months ago and it will mean more to him to guide a side made up of many of his childhood friends to glory at the Aviva.

“I brought in seven or eight lads [in the summer] so there’s been a big changeover – but everything’s seemed to gel and

everyone’s working hard for each other.

“It would be amazing to go and win the biggest junior competition in the country in my first season, but I’d more be delighted for the lads.

“Nearly every one of them are best friends of mine – I grew up with them – so it’s really good to let them do it for me and me do it for them.”