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A BABY RHINO was recently born at Dublin Zoo, in the African Plains, to the delight of keepers.

The healthy rhino calf was born to mum Ashanti earlier this month, bringing the herd at the zoo up to seven members.

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FRESH International Film Festival 2020 has announced that it will hold the Dublin heats of Ireland’s Young Filmmakers of the Year 2020 on Wednesday, March 4 at the Lighthouse Cinema in Market Square, Smithfield.

This year’s festival saw a record number of entries, with young filmmakers from all across Dublin set to showcase their creative talents in the city centre.

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Accessible city farm planned for Ballymun Site already selected for new project RACHEL D’ARCY

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A COMMUNITY GROUP in Ballymun are working steadily with Dublin City Council to bring a city farm to the area, with a ‘green infrastructure’ plan more than five years in the making.

The group plans for the facility to be fully accessible, and has already been in communication with several interest groups for those with physical and mental limitations.

Stephen Hayden, a member of the group behind City Farm Ballymun, told Dublin Gazette that they want the entire project

to be accessible to all from the moment they first open their doors.

While the farm is still a while off completion, a major step has been taken in the identifcation of the site in the heart of the northside suburb, just off Silogue Road – a decision made in conjunction with Dublin City Council.

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AT A SPECIAL meeting held last Monday, Cllr Tom Brabazon (FF) was elected as the 351st Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Cllr Brabazon’s election comes after former Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe was elected as a TD earlier this month in General Election 2020. Cllr Brabazon will hold the position of Lord Mayor until Summer.

In addition to Cllr Brabazon’s election, his party colleague, Racheal Batten, was voted in as Deputy Lord Mayor.

Several vacant seats left by councillors elected to Dail Eireann were also filled at the special meeting, held last Monday in City Hall.

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SF blast amount of homes lying vacant

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A SINN FEIN TD has blasted the Government’s housing strategy after it was revealed hundreds of luxury properties across Dublin are lying vacant.

The party’s Housing spokesperson, Eoin O Broin, was commenting following an article in this week’s Sunday Business Post which found that some recently developed apartment blocks – which are charging rents of between €2,000 and €10,000 a month – have a large number of vacancies.

The fact they are lying empty despite a chronic shortage of rental stock is evidence, according to Deputy O Broin, that the

Credit union launches school saving scheme

The Capital Docks apartment building. Picture: Daft.ie

previous government’s housing policy failed.

He said: “The article in the Business Post by Killian Woods highlights how the Government’s mantra that supply, sup-

ply, supply is the answer to the rental crisis is simply not true.

“This is something that was highlighted since the launch of Rebuilding Ireland by myself, academics

and practitioners.

“Increasing supply alone is not the solution.

“Especially since that supply is not affordable.”

Analysis of the Residential Tenancies Board by the Business Post shows that in one of the largest city centre developments, the 22-story Capital Dock, 100 of the 190 apartments were empty last month.

Rents in Capital Dock range from between €3,500 to €10,000 a month, putting them out of the price range of most Dublin renters.

Deputy O Broin said: “To date, what has been delivered is very little of the right type of accommodation, and what we have is build-to-rent, student accommodation, and hotels.

“The previous government’s [housing] policy – aided and abetted by Fianna Fail – has not lead to any increase in affordable accommodation.

“In fact, no affordable homes have been delivered, to date.

“The incoming government must urgently change the direction of [housing] policy and prioritise the roll-out of affordable cost-rental accommodation.

“The market will not provide housing at affordable costs for the majority of people,” said Deputy O Broin.

CAPITAL CREDIT UNION have launched their new School Saving Scheme, aimed at helping children learn how to save.

Each child in primary school gets a savers reward card, and if they save five times within a period, they are placed in a draw to win €100 at their local branch.

Capital Credit Union has 10 branches and more than 58,000 members in South Dublin, with more than 40 primary schools in its catchment area.

The School Saving Scheme takes place over two periods within the school year, between September to December, and January to May. The scheme is also beneficial to schools who promote the scheme because Capital Credit Union donates €10 for every completed Savers Reward Card. In 2019 alone, more than €7,000 was donated to local schools For further information, see capitalcu.ie/services/ primary-school-savings-scheme.

New LIDL store for northside

Warning of ‘scam’ roofers

LIDL opened a new store in Drumcondra on February 20 – the first new Lidl Ireland store of the decade.

All Ireland winner Eabha Ruthledge of the Dublin ladies football squad officially opened the store.

The opening of the store brings 24 new jobs to the area. The store also has 34 car park spaces on site, a Lidl to Go coffee machine and a bakery area offering a range of freshly baked goods.

Max Nozhenko, Drumcondra store manager, said: “We are delighted to open our new and elaborate store in such a warm and welcoming community.

“We are beyond excited to be able to serve the local Drumcondra community.”

Lidl Drumcondra welcomed representatives from the Cari Foundation to accept a donation of €1,000 to support work they do with children in Drumcondra.

RESIDENTS of Finglas have taken to social media to warn other locals of potential ‘scam roofers’ targeting the elderly in the locality.

A post on Facebook alerts Finglas residents to men canvassing the local area with business cards, claiming to do roofing.

The post, shared in the Finglas Talks group, said: “[They] left a business card with my mother. I phoned the two numbers on it but no answer. They rang me back later. After a brief conversation I asked what the name of the company was; he told me “Never mind what the company name is” and hung up.”

Gardai were alerted to the behaviour of the men, but the resident warned others in the Finglas area to be vigilant of these men. “[Gardai] sent a car out but couldn’t find them. Please tell your older family members not to open doors to anybody that looks suspicious.”

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RATHMINES

ABP give co-living go-ahead

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GREEN Party councillor Donna Cooney is seeking to table an emergency motion to encourage Dublin City Council (DCC) to pursue a judicial review of the decision to approve a controversial development at St Anne’s Park.

The motion will be tabled at the monthly council meeting on March 2, and requests that DCC challenge An Bord Pleanalas’s decision to approve more than 600 apartments at the park.

Cllr Cooney’s proposed motion asks DCC to bring forward a judicial review on “a number of grounds”, including scientific evidence.

AN BORD PLEANALA (ABP) has given permission for a co-living development in Rathmines, after Dublin City Council (DCC) refused permission for the same development.

ABP announced their decision to give approval to the development on Ardee Road on February 14, following an appeal lodged to ABP last October after DCC refused permission.

Under the approved plans, there will be 102 bed spaces across five to seven floors developed by Bartra Property, subject to conditions detailed by the planning authority.

There will also be a communal kitchen, living and dining room from the ground to the sixth floor, as well as a gym and function/cinema room.

Occupants It is estimated that there will be 11 to 17 occupants per floor of the development, located just a 20 minute walk from St Stephen’s Green.

Planning permission was refused by DCC last October after the council’s planner found the level of shared facilities on each floor for the building’s occupants “objectionable”.

In its appeal to ABP, however, Bartra argued that its plans for the development were “in accordance with national policy, including the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness – Rebuilding Ireland”.

The group also pointed to their propsed co-living development in Dun Laoghaire, which was approved last year by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Deputy Eoin O Broin (SF) labelled the decision to grant permission as “bad for Rathmines”.

He said: “Co-living does not create sustainable apartment living. We need to see instead affordable cost-rental homes, not 16sq m closets.”

Councillor to table motion on St Anne’s

Kids help trumpet the importance of engineering MORE THAN 5,000 new engineering jobs will be created in areas relating to the Green economy, construction, digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence this year, a new report from Engineers Ireland has revealed.

The professional body for engineers in Ireland

announced the positive sector outlook ahead of the launch of STEPS Engineers Week 2020, which runs nationwide from February 29 to March 6.

Coordinated by Engineers Ireland’s STEPS programme, more than 75,000 students, teachers and parents are set to engage in activities as part

of the week. Pictured helping to launch the week, and considering some practical applications of engineering, are Christian Smullen (7) and Loanna Veeramalay (6) at the Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun, which will host a number of Engineers Week activities. Picture: Julien Behal

‘Inclusive’ city farm on the way for Ballymun RACHEL D’ARCY

PLANS are under way for a city farm to be established in Ballymun, just off Silogue Road.

A group of locals are spearheading a movement to bring the inclusive resource to the northside suburb, as part of Dublin City Council’s (DCC) local area plan for Ballymun.

Stephen Hayden, a member of the group behind the planning of the farm, spoke to Dublin Gazette about how the idea came to fruition.

He said: “It’s an entirely community-led initiative; a group of local residents came together about five or six years ago initially.

“We were looking at how we could use some of the green space that was underused in the area to introduce a facility that would be beneficial to everybody.

“We looked at the Local Area Plan, and focused on the strengths and assets in the community to come up with a project that would benefit Ballymun and the surrounding communities as well.”

Through subsequent work alongside DCC to identify a suitable site and create a blueprint, plans for The City Farm Ballymun are truly under way.

A 14 acre site has been selected that is bounded

by Silogue Road, near two national schools, a creche and a local recreational centre.

Hayden also said they have been in communication with affordable housing developers regarding the potential of developing housing on the same site as the farm, to truly create a further sense of community.

One of the most important things for the group

has been the conscious decision to design the farm and all surrounding amenities on the land to be fully accessible from the day that they open their gates to the public.

“The intention of the project is to be an educational resource for the city as a whole, not just Ballymun, for everyone.

“We want the project to have a community garden element, rare breed farm animals, a coffee shop, and a wheelchair-accessible nature walk.

“Our aim for the project is for it to be fully accessible to everybody; we on the committee are conscious of that.

“We have children or siblings with intellectual or physical challenges, and are conscious that we want the farm to be for everyone.

“Once we get sign=-off, we intend to sit down with

interest groups working with those with intellectual and physical disabilities to ensure that from day one, the needs of all are catered for.

“It will be a true community project,” he said.

Keep an eye on City Farm Ballymun’s Facebook page for further updates on the project.

Wildflowers for Trinity?

TRINITY COLLEGE has opened a vote to the public on whether the college’s front lawns at College Green should be transformed into a wildflower meadow.

The vote opened earlier this week. In the poll, Trinity say that introducing the wildflower meadow “will support biodiversity”, but are aware that as Trinity is one of the most photographed landmarks in the city, an untended meadow could “reflect negatively”.

You can vote now at vote. onestepcloser.to/tcd/wildflowers.

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ADVICE: LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE’S INITIATIVE SURE TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR

Local Enterprise Week a must event for business owners LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK will take place from Monday, March 2 to Saturday 7, and Dublin Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is encouraging all businesses to get involved.

If you have a business idea, are in set-up mode or an established business looking for ways to diversify, events during Local Enterprise Week will help your business to plan, start and grow.

LEO’s Business Advice Clinic

has proven to be invaluable when setting up a business for the first time. An experienced mentor details company formation, registration, taxation and more.

The popular Start Your Own Business programme has also been condensed into a one-day boot camp.

Funding is the lifeblood of business – Funding for Start-ups details LEO grants available, while Going for Gold is suitable for inves-

tor-ready businesses.

If looking to make cost efficiencies in your business, the Lean Thinking workshop demonstrates how to reduce waste and make considerable cost savings.

“Social Enterprise Journeys, and Sustainable Supply Chain will show businesses how it’s possible to embed ethical and circular economy principles while still achieving profit.

An essential part of running a

business is networking – Ballymun4business, and Start-up Grind both offer excellent opportunities to broaden your contact list.

Meeting a mentor will help you to develop your business strategy, marketing and finance plans.

Many events are free or lowcost and city centre-based for easy accessibility. For more information, see www.localenterprise.ie/DublinCity/Training-Events/Local-Enterprise-

Soulful sounds helped to greet Michael D at a Crumlin show

FASTNews €25k given to Drumcondra kids’ charity SCOPE, a supplier of Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) products, have partnered with ChildVision.

Childvision is Ireland’s only dedicated centre providing education and therapy to blind and multi-disabled children.

Scope staff, colleagues and customers raised €12,500 through a charity golf tournament; a sum matched by the business for a total donation of €25,000.

Presented to Brian Allen, chief executive officer of ChildVision at the ChildVision campus in Dublin, the donation will be used to fund the charity’s work helping hundreds of children live their lives with independence.

Some of the programmes benefitting from the donation are clinical psychological services, therapies and nursing, and residential services.

Brian Allen said: “We are very proud to be associated with Scope. They have visited the campus, seen the need, and responded so generously.

“We look forward to a long partnership with the team who are also working every day to improve eye care.”

ANTHONY Fahy, Phil Stokes, Susan McGrath, Pauline O’Reilly and John Whelan provided a noteworthy welcome for President Michael D Higgins in Crumlin recently.

President Higgins and guest musicians from eight countries gathered at Scoil Una Naofa, Dublin 12, on Sunday, February 23 to initiate an international exchange network of ‘late-starter’ orchestras with a gala concert .

The concert was hosted by St Agnes Community Centre for Music and the Arts, Crumlin and the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras, with President Higgins praising the superb musicians. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Tom Brabazon named as the new Lord Mayor RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

AT A SPECIAL meeting held last Monday, Cllr Tom Brabazon (FF) was elected as the 351st Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Cllr Brabazon’s election comes after former Lord Mayor Paul McAuliffe, who was elected last Summer, was elected as a TD earlier this month in the 2020 General Election.

Cllr Brabazon received 34 votes from his fellow councillors at the meeting in City Hall, while 26 votes went to independent councillor Anthony Flynn, who ran in contest. Three councillors were absent.

Votes for Cllr Brabazon were cast by his own party, as well as councillors from Labour, the Social Democrats and the Green Party under the ‘Dublin Agreement’.

C l l r Brabazon will o n l y h o l d the seat until Summer, however, when a new Lord Mayor from the Green Party is expected to be elected for the next term. This vote will take place in June, at an annual meeting of councillors.

The new Lord Mayor’s wife, Liz, and their three

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children joined him to celebrate following his election as the First Citizen of Dublin.

Fianna Fail’s Racheal Batten was elected as Deputy L o r d Mayor at Monday n i g h t ’s v o t e , feteaing Fine Gael’s Colm O’Rourke for the seat.

Originally from Raheny, Cllr Brabazon first became a councillor in 2003, when he was co-opted to Dublin City Council following the abolition of the dual mandate.

Brabazon was elected the 351st Lord Mayor of Dublin on Monday

He was then re-elected to the council a further four times, most recently in 2019.

In addition to voting for a new Lord Mayor, several councillor vacancies following the general election were also filled.

Trinity graduate Breege Mac Oscair filled Paul McAuliffe’s seat, whilst Daniel Keating filled SF’s Chris Andrews’ position.

The Green Party’s Patrick Costello was co-opted by former journalist Caroline Moore, while GP’s Neasa Hourigan’s seat was filled by Darcey Lonergan.

Social Democrat Gary Gannon’s seat was filled

by Kath O’Driscoll.

Cllrs Tom Barabazon and Racheal Batten. Picture: Twitter

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OPW: MORE THAN €800K TO REINSTALL GATES

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Jail for thief involved in shop assistant assaults

The Phoenix Park gates, which were removed ahead of Pope Francis’ visit in 2018. Picture: Google Maps

Nine more months to refurbish gates SYLVIA POWNALL spownall@dublingazette.com

THE FAMOUS gates of the Phoenix Park which were removed in advance of the visit of Pope Francis 18 months ago will take another nine months to refurbish.

According to the Office of Public Works (OPW) the iconic gates removed from a number of entrances will be restored at a cost of more than €820,000.

In a letter to Cllr Emer Currie (FG) the OPW said restoration works were now under way and it hopes the gates will be rehung by the end of 2020.

Ne ighbouring residents, had queried why the historic ironwork had been missing for such a length of time.

The OPW stated: “This office can assure you that the old gates will be back in place once the necessary restoration is completed.

“The detailed conservation of the original gates commenced this month and will take about nine months to complete.

“Thereafter a contractor will be appointed to rehang the gates in their original location and to remove the temporary

gates.”

It has emerged that the cost of refurbishment for the eight pairs of gates will cost €726,735, plus VAT of 13.5%.

The contract for the work, which the OPW has described as highly specialised, has been awarded to Dublin-based Dunfox, also known as Bushy Park Ironworks.

The company has crafted and restored bespoke historic gates and railings at the Shelbourne Hotel, Blackrock College, Howth Castle, and the K Club, according to its website.

T h e g a te s, w h i c h range in age from 114 to 187 years old, were first taken down in August 2018 before Pope Francis said an open-air mass for 132,000 people in the Park.

The project has been awarded in two contracts, one for restoration and a separate tender for the restoration of adjoining walls and support piers along with traffic management.

The winning bid by Dunfox (Bushy Park Ironworks) was described as the “lowest tender price received”.

The OPW also said that rehanging of the gates will be a significant

piece of work, which may require temporary road closures.

Two o f t h e g a te s involved, the Islandbridge and Chapelizod entrances, date from 1833, while the entrance

at Castleknock was put in place the following year.

Gates at Ashtown and Cabra followed in 1835, while newer gates at the North Circular Road and Blackhorse Avenue date from around 1906.

A THIEF involved in two separate assaults on shop assistants who both left their jobs as a result has been jailed for three years.

Michael Barry (35), of Lough Conn Avenue, Ballyfermot, hurled shopping baskets and beer cans at one staff member, who sustained a fractured arm while attempting to retreat from Barry and his accomplice.

Two months later, Barry was in the process of stealing five coats valued at €1,250 from the Patagonia outlet in Exchequer Street when his co-accused pushed over a shop assistant trying to stop them, causing her to injure her wrist.

The woman’s colleague confronted the pair as they left, and Barry threatened him with a blade.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard both victims have left their jobs as a result of the incidents.

Barry pleaded guilty to assault of a staff member at Spar, Liffey Street, on December 29, 2017, and to assault and theft of five jackets at Exchequer Street on February 16, 2018. He has 37 previous convictions.

Judge Melanie Greally noted the “relentless nature of the violence” and the force with which the shopping baskets had

been hurled at the shop assistant in the Spar shop.

She said in the second assault, in the Patagonia shop, Barry had leant his physical presence to his co-accused who gave the shove to the shop assistant and caused her to fall over.

Judge Greally took into account Barry’s efforts to address his drug addiction, his background of addiction and homelessness, as well as his guilty plea and cooperation.

She imposed consecutive sentences totalling four years and suspended the final year on strict conditions.

Keith Spencer BL, defending, said his client had committed the first assault while under the mistaken apprehension that there had been an attack on his pregnant partner.

He said these offences had been committed at the “high-water mark” of Barry’s drug addiction when he was at an “extremely low ebb.” He outlined Barry had been homeless at the time and poly substance abuse was a feature throughout his life.

Mr Spencer said Barry was now a very different person who was doing his best to put some stability into his life.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

JP Scally, Lidl Ireland managing directot, with store manager Max Nozhenko Jenny O’Farrell

The new store’s very first customer, Heitor Franca

Zara Sullivan, Anna Cullen and Niamh Doyle

Rachel Murphy and Sam Whelan

Hannah Pitman, Ken Cusack and Abbie Fitzgerald

Max Nozhenko, All Ireland winner and All Star nominee Eabha Rutledge, and Adrian McAdam. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

LIDL OPENS STORE IN DRUMCONDRA

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IDL Ireland celebrated the opening of its brand-new store in Drumcondra on Thursday, February 20 – the first new Lidl Ireland store of the decade. All Ireland winner and All Star nominee, Eabha Ruthledge, of the Dublin ladies football squad, did the honours of officially opening the

Aileen Ennis and Patricia Townsend from CARI recive a donation of €1,000 from Lidl store manager Max Nozhenko

store. The opening of the Lidl Drumcondra store brings 24 new jobs to the locality. The store is fully equipped with a large canteen and welfare area as well as shower facilities, providing staff with all they need for a pleasant work environment.

Lidl Drumcondra’s store staff

Mia Whelan

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POOLBEG: HAZEL CHU PRAISED FOR MAKING LIGHT WORK OF HORRID COMMENT

TOURISM

Cllr paints over racist graffiti at city lighthouse

Royals to visit Dublin next week

RACHEL D’ARCY rdarcy@dublingazette.com

A GREEN PARTY councillor in Dublin Bay South took the initiative to paint over racist graffiti spray painted at Poolbeg lighthouse after being alerted to it on Twitter.

Cllr Hazel Chu painted over the hastily-sprayed graffiti on Sunday evening, after a constituent alerted her and other councillors in the locality to the vandalism.

Cllr Chu and Deputy Gary Gannon (SD) both advised the Twitter user they would contact Dublin City Council to try and get the graffiti removed first thing on Monday.

However, Cllr Chu took it upon

herself to make the journey out to the lighthouse to cover the graffiti, as she was aware the area is somewhere that families take walks.

Sharing an image of the mostly covered-up graffiti, Cllr Chu tweeted: “Dear racists, Please stop being d***ks & writing crap like this around our city!

“Got contacted by peeps on twitter & via mail to ask council to remove.

“I’ve contacted them but since it’s a family walk area I went down [on Sunday] to do what I can.

Couldn’t reach the top tho!”

Many people applauded the initiative taken by the local councillor, whilst also condeming those who left the graffiti.

One person replied to the councillor’s tweet to say that while the councillor shouldn’t have to clear ‘hate-fuelled’ graffiti, that the consituency was proud of Cllr Chu. The Dublin Port Authority, which has jurisdiction over the clearing of the area, found Cllr Chu’s tweet and contcted her to let her know that the graffiti would be taken care of as soon as possible.

They wrote: “Thank you for highlighting this graffiti and for your hard work trying to remove it!

“We are responsible for the Great Sth Wall & Poolbeg Lighthouse; our maintenance teams have been notified and will attend to finish the job!”

The graffiti has since been fully removed from the lighthouse.

Civic-minded Cllr Chu paints over the racist graffiti at the lighthouse [above]. Pictures: Twitter

PRINCE WILLIAM and his wife, Kate Middleton, are set to visit Dublin as part of a trip to Ireland next week.

The royal couple will visit Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare and Galway as part of the trip, from March 3 to 5.

Kate and William are expected to meet “a broad range of people” on the trip, according to a release from Kensington Palace.

This includes the President, the acting Taoiseach and other senior political leaders.

The statement says that during the three-day tour, the couple will “learn about local organisations working to support and empower young people and projects which provide opportunities to help them develop important life skills”.

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POLITICS: WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE FIRST SITTING OF THE 33RD DAIL

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Celebrate a range of outstanding women MOTHERLAND, The Songs of 20th Century Women, performed by Edel Murphy (Celtic Woman, Riverdance) will take place this May in Dublin.

Featuring “evocative” projected images alongside spoken word, Edel Murphy (above) performs iconic songs of struggle and celebration from such songwriters as Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Kate Bush, Nanci Griffith, Richard Thompson, Dolly Parton, and The Beatles.

Under the musical direction of her long-time collaborator, Ewan Cowley, and following extensive tours with Grammy Award-winning shows, Celtic Woman, and Riverdance, Edel and her live band will sonically travel through the Dustbowl of the Great Depression, the homes of 1950s urban desperation, down the protesting streets of the 1960s, and into the confusion of the 21st Century.

You can catch the performance on Friday, May 8 in The Civic Theatre, Tallaght, and on Friday, May 29 in Bewleys Cafe Theatre.

See www.motherlandsongs.com for more tour dates.

The gathering saw an upbeat mood at Leinster House for the first sitting of the 33rd Dail. Pictures: Maxwell Photography

It’s Dail smiles for the post-election gathering THIS past Thursday, 48 newly elected TDs arrived at Leinster House as the 33rd Dail convened for the first time.

Overall, Sinn Fein has the largest number of new representatives, with 17 TDs, while the Green Party added nine TDs to its ranks.

Fianna Fail returned eight new seats, Fine Gael five, and the Social Democrats four, with Labour only adding one new TD. Four new Independents also won Dail seats.

Sinn Fein’s nationwide ascendance was not echoed in Dublin, however, with Paul Donnelly the

only new TD for the party in the county, winning a seat in Dublin West.

On the contrary, five of the Green Party’s nine new seats came from Dublin, with Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central), Francis Noel Duffy (Dublin South West), Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central), Ossian Smyth (Dun Laoghaire)

and Roderic O’Gorman (Dublin West) all winning seats.

Meeting at noon, the 33rd Dail began with the clerk calling out the names of all TDs returned from each constituency, before reading out the names of the nominees for Ceann Comhairle.

Only two representatives – Fianna Fail’s Sean

O Fearghail, and Independent TD Denis Naughten – ran for the position, with Deputy O Fearghail winning the secret ballot, retaining the position he originally won in 2016.

Immediately after the Ceann Comhairle was elected, the nominations for the position of Taoiseach were called out.

Fine Gael, as the sitting government, was the first party to nominate a leader, with incumbent Taoiseach Leo Varadkar failing to be re-elected.

D e p u t y Va r a d k a r rece ived 36 votes in favour, but 107 against, with 16 abstentions.

The Dail also voted against Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin’s bid to become Taoiseach, as 41 voted in favour, 97 against, and 19 abstained.

Sinn Fein’s leader, Mary Lou McDonald, received the most votes out of all the candidates, receiving 45 votes in favour, 84 against and 29 abstentions.

However, with no Taoiseach being elected, the Ceann Comhairle suspended the house until Thursday, March 5.

Deputy Varadkar will continue in the role of Taoiseach in a caretaker capacity.

Choirs give Boxers to €15,000 to do their bit help Simon for Nepalese SOLAS Workplace Choir and the Mountjoy Prison Inhouse Voices Choir, who collaborated to produce last year’s Christmas single, Jingle Jangle, and album, presented a cheque worth €15,000 to the Dublin Simon Community recently.

Andrew Brownlee, chief executive of SOLAS, said: “It is fantastic that the Jingle Jangle collaboration between the SOLAS Workplace Choir and The Mountjoy Prison Inhouse Voices Choir raised such a significant sum of money for the Simon Community.

“SOLAS works closely with the Irish prison system, by funding prison education services through the Education and Training Boards across Ireland.

“I would like to thank all the members of the public who bought the Jingle Jangle album. The money raised will help the Dublin Simon with the important work they do.”

THE Umbrella Foundation’s Brawl for Nepal 2020 takes place on Saturday, March 14 in aid of raising funds to support young people at risk of trafficking in Nepal.

Aiming to raise €25,000, the event will take place at The Well pub in the city centre, with 21 amateur boxers competing to see who is king or queen of the ring after eight weeks of training.

Each fighter has been busy collecting donations, with further funds set to come from event sponsorship and ticket sales.

The Umbrella Foundation is a non-profit NGO charity founded and registered in Ireland and dedicated to alleviating the impact of trafficking, poverty and war on children and their families in Nepal.

Its primary work is in rescuing trafficked children and reconnecting them with their families and communities.

To learn more, see www.brawlfornepal2020. eventbrite.com.

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Garda warning over fake ‘prop money’ out there RACHEL D’ARCY

Dublin Zoo welcomes a new member of the Rhino family

DUBLIN ZOO has announced the birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros Calf earlier this month.

The baby male calf was born on February 10 at 4:30am to mum Ashanti, after a 16-month pregnancy.

The currently unnamed baby is Ashanti’s seventh calf, and is the newest member of the herd in the zoo’s African Plains section.

Helen Clarke-Bennet, team leader of the African

Plains, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome another rhinoceros calf to Dublin Zoo. These animals were on the verge of extinction in the 20th Century.

“Ashanti is an excellent mother. She and the calf share a strong bond, and it has been wonderful to watch them play together.

“We’re looking forward to watching him integrate with the rest of the herd.” Picture: Dublin Zoo

FSAI receives over 3,400 calls RACHEL D’ARCY

THE FOOD Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have revealed that their advice line handled more than 3,400 complaints in 2019, with more than half relating to complaints of unfit food and

poor hygiene standards.

The 2019 figures show a marginal increase on the number of complaints made to the authority in 2018.

Reports of non-display of allergen information up were up significantly (+25%), and a consider-

able increase of issues relating to poor hygiene standards (+19%) and suspected food poisoning incidents (+8%).

There were also several reports of foreign objects contaminating food in 2019, including allegations of food containing

insects, plastics and other foreign objects such as hair, false nails, metal and plastic.

Other reports to the FSAI included a snail in a whole chicken; a caterpillar in pork chops; and a butterfly/moth in fresh cream.

The FSAI Advice Line can be reached at info@ fsai.ie or through the ‘make a complaint’ section of the FSAI website.

The advice line operates from 10am to 4pm weekdays and is manned by trained advisors and food scientists.

AN GARDA SIOCHANA have issued a warning to the public that there has been an increase in the circulation of novelty Euro notes.

Gardai issued the warning in conjunction with the Office of the Revenue Commissioners to highlight that there has been a significant increase in the detection of these kinds of notes.

The notes are often marked as “movie money” or “prop money”, and bear a strong resemblance to genuine Euro notes, but they do not contain the same security features as authentic currency.

Revenue Officers have seized notes in varying denominations, representing a value of €430,895, in recent mail centre detections.

Gardai have issued an advisory to businesses and members of the public who deal in cash to be aware that these ‘prop’ notes are currently in circulation, and have asked businesses and the public to take appropriate precautionary measures.

Business owners have been advised to ensure staff members that handle cash are alerted to watch out for these fraudulent notes.

Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau said: “People need to be aware that such notes exist and at busy times, especially late at night, they need to exercise a little care and attention. These notes are easily identifiable if precautionary checks are made.

“Also people who try to tender such notes as real [notes] face prosecution, a possible prison sentence and a conviction, which is for life.

“Such convictions have serious ramifications if one wanted to travel, or to work in certain sectors, and it can affect their credit rating.”

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We take a look at the great new Audi RS 5 Sportback

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Brendan Power and Fran O’Reilly

Participants at Rockfield Park Run. Pictures: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Junior park run fun over at Rockfield Park

Rob Hennelley and Orla O’Brien

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ARKRUN Ireland in partnership with Vhi, expanded their range of junior events to 24 with the introduction of the Rockfield Junior park run last Sunday morning. Junior park runs are 2km long and cater for 4 to 14-year-olds, are free of charge, and provide a fun and safe environment for children to enjoy exercise. To register for a park run near you, see www.parkrun.ie.

Neil Patrick Collins with Shay Wade. Pictures: Simon Peare

GAA star holds art exhibition

T Tobi Balogun and Sinead Kelly

ALENTED GAA star Neil Patrick Collins hosted his first major solo art exhibition of his paintings in the city centre recently. The 29-year-old has returned to Ireland after a successful two-year stint working in the fashion industry in New York. The exhibition, entitled Freedamn, took place last Wednesday at Studio Ten, Wicklow Street, showcasing 17 of his colourful works for one night only.

Roisin Williams, Concepta Collins-Flannagan and Mikey Flannagan

Daniel O’Loughlin and Nargis Dewji

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Ian and Jenny Munro with Paul and Liz Hatton and Richie Maybury. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Julie Wong Cotter and Sarah Gray

Brian Ormond, Pippa O’Connor and Alan McGovern

PJ Mansfield and Julie Husman with Jean and Rob O’Leary

Alison Conn and Aoife Kelly

Niamh Doherty and Laura Warren Treacy

Stars stepped out in style for the annual Blossom Tree Ball T

Mark Arigho and Laura Woods

Susan Brady, Pamela Drummond and Joanne Tighe

HE third annual Blossom Tree Ball hosted by Pippa O’Connor Ormond was held last week.

Glamorous and stylish guests who braved the wind and rain were out in force to enjoy the wonderful surroundings of The Round Room at The Mansion House.

The evening began with a cocktail recep-

tion at 37 Dawson Street, after which guests enjoyed a delicious four-course gourmet dinner.

As guests entered The Round Room, they were serenaded by top London act The Function Band, who kept guests dancing until late in the night.

Brian Ormond was the MC for the eve-

ning, with Barry Murphy on hand to conduct the auction.

All proceeds from the event will be used to establish The Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Database in association with St Vincent’s University Hospital, and all funds will be ringfenced and managed through the St Vincent’s Foundation.

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FOSTERING ‘I cannot describe the joy that fostering has given our family’ MANY people may ask themselves, ‘Why foster?’, and wonder how fostering might affect them and their families.

One mum, Michelle, talks of her experiences with Orchard Fostering, and what fostering has meant to her and her children.

“I am a foster parent to two sisters, who are aged nine and four.

“My foster children joined our family of mum, dad and three birth children – the oldest of whom is 13 – two years ago.

“The nine-year-old had had a difficult relationship with her birth mother, and initially resisted a different type of parenting, but has now really blossomed and is enjoying being part of a family.

“The four-year-old had a lot of developmental problems when she came to us, but she has reached and exceeded all of her milestones over the past two years.

“I cannot describe the joy it has given our entire family to see the girls so happy and having the same experiences as my own birth children.

“We have recently learnt that the girls will be with us on a long-term basis until they are 18, and we are delighted, as they are part of our family and we think of them as our own children.

“I would encourage anyone who has

Fostering can enrich your family’s life just as much as that of the children you’ll be caring for, and will be making a huge, positive difference to

ever thought about fostering, or who is interested in helping a child who has not had a positive start to life, to pick up the phone and contact Orchard Fostering to see if it’s for them.

“We have had tremendous support from Orchard Fostering throughout our training, and helping us with the girls – they are literally available 24/7 to their foster carers.”

For further information, or if you are interested in fostering, contact Orchard Fostering at 01 627 5713, email info@ orchardfostering.ie, or alternatively see www.OrchardFostering.ie.

So much to gain THIS WEEK saw the launch of Fostering Fortnight, the Irish Foster Care Association’s annual campaign to raise awareness and understanding of foster care in Ireland.

Taking place from March 2 to 15, Fostering Fortnight highlights the valuable contributions made in fostering families daily.

It’s a chance for those involved in fostering, and the communities that support them, to tell their stories.

The Irish Foster Care Association recently conducted their 2020 Members Survey, to discover the benefits of foster care.

They discovered that 53% of respondents said they continue to foster because they want to make a difference to the lives of children in care.

Some 33% want to offer a child or young person in need the opportunity to be part of their family, with a huge 72% recommending

fostering to others.

More than 32% of respondents said that safety and security were two of the main benefits care to children and young people in care, while 20% said connection with a responsible adult with their best interests at heart, with 19% saying that consistency in their day-to-day lives were huge benefits.

Changes When asked about the changes they see in their foster child after time in foster care, 33% said they see better communication, 25% said the child was more settled in school, and 23% said they saw improved social skills.

There were 5,971 children in care at the end of November 2019, with 92% (5,469) in foster care, 3,924 (66%) in general foster care, and 1,545 (26%) of children in relative foster care.

Some 92% of children

in general foster care had an allocated social worker, and 88% of children in relative foster care had an allocated social worker.

Foster care is a huge part of the alternative care system in Ireland, with Fostering Fortnight providing an opportunity to celebrate foster care in Ireland.

Speaking at the launch, Bernard Gloster, chief executive of Tusla, said: “The Irish Foster Care Association’s Fostering Fortnight in March is a great platform through which we can celebrate the remarkable contribution that foster carers make to the lives of so many children.

“There are many misconceptions around foster care; for example, that foster carers are certain types of people.

“But the truth is that it only takes one person to change a child’s life, and that each child is different, with their own needs.

“You don’t have to be

perfect to be a perfect foster carer for a child – indeed, what is perfect for one child is not per-

Origins: Steadily working together to help make children’s lives better ORIGINS Foster Care is an independent fostering agency, owned and managed by qualified social workers with a combined 50 years’ experience.

Their ethos is “working together to make children’s lives better”, believing that providing nurturing foster homes for children can only be achieved when all parties involved in the fostering process work together as a team.

Trust, transparency and strong relationships are vital, with Origins working to ensure that the child and foster family are central to all decisions.

Children and young people who find themselves within the foster care system have generally come from very complex family backgrounds.

Many children in care have been exposed to substance abuse, physical, emotional or sexual abuse or chronic neglect.

Regardless of the reason why a child comes into care, the com-

Support is key for foster carers to help make sense of a child’s background

mon pattern for all children will be a sense of loss, feeling vulnerable, sadness, anger or instability, and generally a fear of the new environments they find themselves within.

Origins offer support to foster carers and helps them to make sense of the more complicated backgrounds that some children arrive with, through an attachment and developmental traumainformed lens.

Origins know that being a foster carer is undoubtedly a challenging role, but also asks what better achievement in life could someone have than knowing that they have been a major part in the story of a child that leads them to become a fulfilled and happy adult?

For further information, you can contact Origins Foster Care by calling or texting 087 052 9749, or see www.originsfostercare.ie.

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HELPING CHILDREN THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME

from foster care “

fect for another.

“This is why foster carers from all walks of life are needed, with different skills and interests.”

Catherine Bond, chief executive, Irish Foster Care Association, said: “Fostering Fortnight has become such an important two weeks in the calendar for

foster care in Ireland.

“It creates an awareness around the valuable contributions being made every day by families, social workers and the wider fostering community.”

Advocacy The Irish Foster Care

Association (IFCA) has launched a new advocacy service (funded by Tusla and Pobal) in response to some of the complex and often difficult issues that foster carers experience in their fostering role.

IFCA’s advocates support foster carers with communication, corre-

Fostering Fortnight has become such an important two weeks in the calendar for foster care in Ireland, creating an awareness around the contributions being made by the fostering community spondence and meetings with Tusla and others where issues can be teased out, foster carers’ voices can be heard, and solutions identified.

Their advocacy team works with foster carers to ensure they feel acknowledged, understood and supported, with four advocates working across the country, supporting our foster carers and working closely with Tusla and other stakeholders.

Speaking about the new service, Catherine Bond said: “We are delighted to launch our new advocacy service.

“This service is available to our members who need support in their fostering role when things get tough.

“We now have four advocates on the road supporting foster carers across Ireland, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and a much-needed service for foster carers.”

Keep up to date on all the activities taking place across Ireland during Fostering Fortnight, on Facebook and Twitter by searching for ‘Irish Foster Care Association’.

FOSTERING

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN APPLY TO FOSTER IF… You would like to work as part of a team to support a vulnerable child Many of our Irish Foster Care Association’s (IFCA) members report that they can see the difference fostering makes to a young person’s life.

Good communication and teamwork have a huge part to play in bringing a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in care.

You and your family are open to expanding your family to include a child in care Many of our foster carers at IFCA report that fostering has had a positive impact on their overall family life. Fostering is a team effort and involves the whole family.

You are single You don’t have to be married or in a relationship to foster. There are many excellent foster carers who are single.

The most important thing is that you should be able to demonstrate a strong network of support for you and the child in your care.

You are not heterosexual Your sexuality will not stop you from fostering. What is important

is that you can provide a young person with a safe, caring and stable home.

You are not an Irish citizen Applications from non-Irish citizens are welcomed, once you can remain in Ireland indefinitely and can provide a long-term commitment to remaining in Ireland to care for a child.

You are a Traveller Traveller children also sometimes enter foster care and can be greatly supported by a family who understand and appreciate their ethnic and cultural background. Traveller families can also provide a caring home for a child who is not from the Traveller community.

You do, or you do not, practice a religion It does not matter what your religious beliefs are, and this should not affect your application to foster. You will need to consider how you feel about educating yourself and your family about other faiths.

You will need to be open to assisting a child to uphold the faith and traditions of their birth family or faith of choice.

You are over 40 years old There is no upper age limit to foster. What matters is that you are fit and able to care for and meet the needs of any child you are approved to look after.

A strong network of support to care for a child will also be very important; the needs of the child will be central to assessing your suitability.

You work Depending on the needs and age of the child in your care, it may also be possible to continue to work.

Foster carers are expected to be available to care for children, attend meetings, training, support groups, and to promote and support access and contact between a child and their family. The child’s needs and best interests will be central to these arrangements.

You do not own your own home There are lots of foster carers who live in rented accommodation.

However, it will need to be secure, stable and long-term. This will have to be properly discussed and may need to be agreed with your landlord.

Your accommodation should also provide the child with the privacy and space they require.

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SCHOOLS: STUDENTS ARE BUSY TURNING RECYCLED WASTE INTO HIGH-END FASHION FOR FINAL

Global financial platform Revolut has been announced as the partners for this year’s Junk Kouture contest, marrying similar goals of nurturing community and creative spirit amongst young people

There’ll be nothing that’s rubbish about this year’s great Junk Kouture designs PADRAIG CONLON

RENOWNED recycled fashion competition Junk Kouture has announced a brand-new partnership with global financial platform Revolut.

The new deal will see the fintech brand working with Ireland’s leading haute-couture design contest as it marks its tenth year.

Junk Kouture is a fashion competition using recycled materials, which challenges young people to design, create and model high-end couture from everyday junk.

It incorporates elements of fashion, design, engineering and environmental sustainability, in a

creative contest unlike any other, and one that is open to all secondary school students across the island of Ireland.

The whole idea of Junk Kouture is to create striking works of recycled couture that wouldn’t look out of place on the world’s most famous runways or in some of the best Hollywood films.

Designs can be crafted in any style of wear, from modern to male, to high fashion or feminine, and many more, with the most important rule being that designs are made from 100% recycled materials.

Over the past decade, Junk Kouture has already captivated more than 40,000 students, 8,000

“

It’s looking like this year will be our strongest and most competitive [contest] yet teachers and 100,000 audience members.

Troy Amour, chief executive of Junk Kouture, is really looking forward to what this year’s competition will reveal.

He said: “I am very proud to be involved in one of Ireland’s most prestigious post-primary competitions.

“Each year, more and more students are entering, which brings a new wave of creativity and fresh talent to Junk Kouture.

“I cannot wait to see what this year will bring – it’s looking like it will be our strongest and most competitive [contest] yet.”

Having launched in 2015, Revolut has grown a network of more than 10 million users, 500,000 of which are based in Ireland.

One feature of the Revolut app is that it allows users to enjoy a global lifestyle wherever they may be in the world with peerto-peer payments, budgeting and analytics features, commission-free stock

trading, cryptocurrency exchange, and other such fintech features.

With Junk Kouture planning to expand the competition to London, LA and Hong Kong soon, the partnership with Revolut is coming at just the right time.

Winners from the 2019 competition boast a fantastic travel CV, having attended the star-studded Cannes Film Festival and walked the red carpet in London at the Royal Film Premiere of the Oscarnominated film, 1917.

Speaking on the new sponsorship announcement, Ryan Thorpe, senior marketing manager at Revolut, said: “We’re delighted to partner with

Junk Kouture on this exciting new venture, which we believe will help further strengthen community and creative spirit amongst young people in Ireland.

“Our values closely align with those of Junk Kouture: inspiring young people to design, create, collaborate and challenge the status quo, while unleashing their creative brilliance.”

As applications have just closed for Junk Kouture this year, thousands of sustainability-driven teenage designers from the length and breadth of the country will be putting the final touches to their looks in the hopes of becoming the overall winner of the

2020 competition at the 3Arena on April 30.

Last year, everything from burnt pieces of toast to bike tyres were used by entrants, so anything goes when it comes to a Junk Kouture creation.

In attendance will be judges Michelle Visage, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Strictly Come Dancing and X-Factor judge Louis Walsh, lending their keen eye for star quality to fellow judges Dr Tracey Fahey from LIT, Jane Leavey of Griffith College, and former winner and LSAD graduate, Stephen McLaughlin.

The South-Eastern Regional final takes place in The Helix, DCU on Tuesday, March 3.

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STYLE: FRESH NEW LOOKS

PENNEYS have teamed up with one of Britain’s most sought after designers – Bobby Abley – for a collection celebrating one of the most heavily anticipated films of the summer, starring some of pop culture’s best known characters: the mischevious Minions, best known from Despicable Me. Take a look inside at our favourite bits from the new collection.

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

Funding boost for youth group RACHEL D’ARCY

JUST ASK, a youth group from Dublin 7, were awarded funding last week by Vhi to deliver a ‘Run for Fun’ programme as the company seeks to give a sporting chance to more than 100 young people from underserved communities.

The Run for Fun programme was created by Vhi, in partnership with Irish Youth Foundation (IYF), to empower and build the self-esteem of young people through a dedicated fitness and nutrition programme.

It launched as a pilot in 2017, and since then, 125 young people have taken part, with 1,000 weeks of training completed across eight different youth groups.

Just ASK received a grant of €5,000 to deliver the programme over an eight-week period.

Through the programme,

participants train with fitness instructors while also learning about healthy eating.

At the end of the programme, they are encouraged to take part in a 5km park run.

Declan Moran, director of marketing and business development, Vhi, said: “Getting involved in sport can be difficult for many young people, who may have no previous experience or face social barriers that deter them from participating.

“That is where Run for Fun comes in. At the end of each [such] programme, Vhi employees join the young people and take part in the local park run with them.

“To see the pride on the faces of the young people when they complete the 5km is what it’s all about.

“We’re looking forward to seeing how the five successful groups

progress over the next eight weeks, and joining them at a park run in the coming weeks.”

Lucy Masterson, chief executive, IYF, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Vhi again this year on the Run for Fun programme.

“Through the programme, Vhi has highlighted how important it is to level the playing field for young people across Ireland living in underserved communities.

“This programme is an excellent opportunity for these young people to boost their self-esteem, build their resilience and reach their full potential.

“The impact of this programme over the past three years has been fantastic, and by opening Run for Fun to new community groups, we will be able to create positive change for even more young peo- The Run for Fun programme is designed to empower and build the self-esteem of young people through a dedicated fitness and nutrition programme. Picture: Julien Behal ple throughout Ireland.”

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PICTURED at the official launch of the Dalkey Literary Awards in Trinity College Dublin’s Berkeley Library were David McWilliams, co-founder of Dalkey Book Festival; Sian Smyth, director of Dalkey Book Festival; Neil Freshwater, chief executive, Zurich Insurance plc, with Dalkey Literary Awards judges Fiach Mac Conghail, Rick O’Shea and Jennifer O’Connell. The prestigious new awards programme for writers in Ireland boasts a total prize fund of €30,000, and was launched by The Dalkey Book Festival in conjunction with Zurich Insurance.

Museum discovers it owns an Most expensive Irish authentic Rembrandt painting whiskey now for sale A NEARLY 400-year-old painting that had originally been attributed to an unknown artist working in Rembrandt’s workshop has now been judged to be a work by the Dutch master himself.

For decades, the Allentown Art Museum in Pennsylvania displayed a painting, entitled Portrait of a Young Woman, and credited it to “Studio of Rembrandt”.

Two years ago, the painting was sent to New York University (NYU) for conservation and cleaning.

Conservators at the university began removing layers of thick varnish that had been added to the painting over the centuries, and began to speculate that the work may have been done by Rem-

brandt himself.

The delicate brushwork hidden underneath the varnish was indicative of a style seen on other, confirmed Rembrandt works.

Outside experts then examined the 1632 painting and concurred with the NYU’s assessment that the piece is an authentic Rembrandt.

“We’re very thrilled and excited,” said Elaine Mehalakes, vice-president of curatorial affairs at the Allentown Art Museum.

“The painting has this incredible glow to it now that it just didn’t have before.

“You can really connect with the portrait in the way I think the artist meant you to.”

AN EXTREMELY rare 45-year-old Irish whiskey has gone on sale, priced at €35,000 a bottle.

Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter One is believed to be the most expensive Irish whiskey in the world, with only 48 bottles being put on sale.

The whiskey is the first in a collection of very old whiskeys set to be released by Midleton over the next five years – one year between now and 2025.

This year’s release is a “peated single Irish malt”, and was created by master distiller emeritus Max Crockett in 1974, a year before the original distillery closed in 1974.

The original Old Midleton Distillery in Cork ran between 1825 and 1975 and this new batch is the first to be released from the distillery since 2004.

Bottled in hand-blown, Waterford Crystal decanters, the bottles will be housed in a wooden cabinet designed by John Galvin.

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 Bruno, a very handsome five-year old Rottweiler cross that is a gentle giant and a real couch potato.

He is a very affectionate dog; he can be a little shy at first, but with a slow and gentle approach, he will show you just what a loving boy he is.

Bruno is a really clever dog, and will do anything for a tasty treat, making him a dream dog to train.

Bruno’s ideal home would have a large garden where he can potter about and

explore, with an adult family who would be willing to meet him a few times in the Rehoming Centre so he can build up trust. He would also like to be the only dog in the home so he can lap up all the love (and couch) for himself.

If you have room in your heart and home for Bruno 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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COMMERCIAL FEATURE

MANY PEOPLE may have the image in their mind of the typical Dublin taxi driver being a man.

However, the taxi business here is still male dominated, there are also many women involved who have built fulfilling careers in the industry.

Drivers are not just the heart and soul of the taxi industry; they are the ones who can put a smile on the face of customers and have them come back time and again for the service.

Thankfully times are changing and more women are getting into the industry which is a positive development for the business.

So what is life like for a female taxi driver in Dublin?

Du b l in G aze t t e caught up with one such hard working taxi driver, Marie Fullam from NXT Taxis to get a glimpse into her career.

Dublin Gazette: How long are you driving

a taxi?

Marie Fullam: I’ve been driving a taxi now for the last 20 years.

Do you enjoy your job?

I do, you get to meet loads of different people and difference situations.

Is it rewarding?

Like all selfemployed people, you get as much out of it as you put in but it’s been good to me over the years .

What do your family and friends think about you driving a taxi?

My family are used to it, my brother is also in the game. My friends look on it as just another job and don’t give it too much thought.

Would you like your family members to drive a taxi?

As I said my brother also drives a taxi and has done for the last 30 years so you might say it’s like a family business.

Do you work with an established taxi company or are you an independent driver?

I have worked with NRC Taxis for many years now and they have recently merged with Xpert Taxis to form NXT Taxis.

I prefer working with an Irish company who has a presence on the ground. I feel that a lot of customers still want to be able to pick up the phone to call a taxi.

Would you drive as an independent driver working the ranks?

No I wouldn’t like that as there would be too much hanging around and you can never be sure who is getting in the car with you. Working with NXT it’s like the clients have already

Veteran Dublin taxi driver Marie Fullam on working with NXT Taxis

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Drivers are not just the heart and soul of the taxi industry; they are the ones who can put a smile on the face of customers and have them come back time and again for the service been vetted.

What about the App companies?

Actually NXT Taxis have their own app which gives even more options for their customers and drivers.

I know if there is ever any issues, I can always drop into NXT offices to discuss with the staff in person where the app companies can be pretty cold and faceless.

Would you recommend it to other women and why?

There’s not too many of us in the

industry but that’s changing, more and more women are getting into the industry now and rightly so as it’s been a male dominated job for too long.

Is taxi driving a safe occupation for a female driver or have you ever had any bad experiences?

I work with NXT who have mostly corporate work so it’s very safe.

How do your customers treat you?

Most customers treat me with respect but you will get the odd one that is hav-

ing an off day and will take it out on you.

What does your average week entail?

I work my own hours but generally start around 7am and work through to around 4 or 5pm with a break in the middle.

How flexible is this job when you are also looking after your family?

It allows you to come and go as you wish but at the end of the day the bills still have to be paid.

What are the best benefits of driving a

taxi?

It gives you the freedom to come and go as you please provided those bills are all paid.

How do your male colleagues treat you?

Most of the lads are fine, you get the odd old fogey who are still living in the dark ages.

Have you considered stopping driving and taking on another job?

Like us all I’ve considered changing but I’ve done this for so long now it’s second nature to me and I’m happy with it.

If you are interested in a safe and rewarding career in the taxi industry please contact NXT Taxis on 01 888 8888.

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DUBLIN ENTERTAINMENT WELL WORTH A LISTEN

JOIN ME IN THE PINES ‘I want to do that thing where I go from style to style and execute it really well’ DAVE GERAGHTY is best known for his role in delicate local indie heroes BellX1, but in recent years his solo career – both under his own name and under the moniker, Join Me In The Pines – has taken precedence.

Geraghty’s life is a little different to the old days: while BellX1 recently did an anniversary tour, much of his time is spent focusing on cinematic soundscapes, including the Oscar academy awardnominated short film, The Crush.

Alongside that niche, the singer-songwriter has allowed his creative juices to flow through engaging with his long-time friend, Belfast creative Mick Major, who has encouraged his redirection into a more soulful, funky outfit.

“It’s lovely having to join the dots in somebody else’s mind,” Geraghty says of his cinematic work.

“I feel unburdened by

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not having to produce lyrics; it’s a new lease of life and energy that I can just pour into making the music as it’s supposed to be, fitting the visual.

“It has to carry the emotional intensity of what’s

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“I’ve just been doing it if I’m into the project, which is great, but there is an analysis going on.”

There’s been a crossover between the music for movies and Geraghty’s wider work.

“Since doing The Crush, I went into the IFI to see it as part of an Irish Short Films showing, and one of them was by Roy Spence.

I’m not claiming to have reinvented the wheel, but this album is definitely not like anything I’ve already done

on screen. It’s insightful. I watch movies in a slightly different way now.

“There are potentially four projects lined up on the cinematic side, and the past couple of films I’ve watched have been research, so I have an ear on the score.

“He made many films back in the 70s, and they were real pioneers in home-made sci-fi special effects.

“I thought that was so good, and I ended up using it for the slight sci-fi feel for [new single] Feels So Heavy.

“We built the video around an edited-down version of the film. It was a great happenstance that it all came together.”

Despite being a solo project, primarily, Join Me In The Pines has taken on a collaborative bent for the newer material.

“Paul [Noonan] does the majority of the lyric writing in BellX1, and I guess there’s that melting pot of everyone’s input and influences.

“The latest album isn’t just me, I’ve got this symbiotic relationship going on with Mick Major.

“He really encouraged me. We have two very different albums, but I’m on his album and he’s on mine.

“There’s a lot of common ground to our friendship, but near the beginning of Monomania [the latest album], I got the chill about trying to pull another album out on my own. I just wasn’t up for it again.

“Mick asked me to send the songs across, and I did, and he loved where it was going.

“He kind of brought all his knowledge and his own thoughts on where it was he thought I should go with the style.

“When we talked about it, he helped me embrace my new direction, and

ignore the echoes of what came before.

“I know I’m not [David] Bowie, but I want to do that thing where I go from style to style and execute it really well, like he did.

I’m embracing that.

“I’m not claiming to have re invented the wheel, but this album is definitely not like any-

thing I’ve already done.

“It was also the result of a friendship blossoming, and I think there’s a newfound energy that comes from that, from thinking outside the box together.”

Join Me In The Pines release new single, Feels So Heavy, on February 29, and play Bloody Mary’s in Dublin on the same night.

GOINGOUTOUT FEBRUARY 27 (THURSDAY) The Murder Capital @ Vicar Street, SOLD OUT Louis Berry @ The Sound House, €13

Hot 8 Brass Band @ The Academy, €23 Tommy Fleming @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €30 Stu Daly @ Whelan’s, €7

FEBRUARY 28 (FRIDAY) Nelly + Shaggy @3Arena, €45+ Example @ The Academy, €20 Damien Jurado @ Liberty Hall Theatre, €25 Kila @ The Purty Kitchen, SOLD OUT Cory Wong @ The Button Factory, €23

MARCH 2 (MONDAY) James Arthur @ 3Arena, €39+ Editors @ Vicar Street, €37 Temples @ The Button Factory, €19 Shawn James @ Whelan’s, €18 The Maine @ Academy Green Room, €20

FEBRUARY 29 (SATURDAY) Gavin James @ 3Arena, €39+ Hare Squead @ Workman’s Club, SOLD OUT Kiefer Sutherland @ The Academy, €34 Jerry Fish @ Whelan’s, €22 Join Me In The Pines @ Bloody Mary’s, €15 MARCH 1 (SUNDAY) Sleater-Kinney @ Vicar Street, €34

MARCH 3 (TUESDAY) The 1975 @ 3Arena, SOLD OUT Tones & I @ Vicar Street, €23 JpegMafia @ The Academy, €18 The Aristocats @ The Button Factory, €30 MARCH 4 (WEDNESDAY) Jonas Blue @ The Academy, €20 Blossoms @ The Olympia Theatre, €27 Testament @ The National Stadium, €45

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SAY ‘BELLO’ TO A NEW RANGE

CULT FAVOURITE designer Bobby Abley was made famous for his eye-catching, cartoon-inspired collections. His designs have been worn by celebs, including model Bella Hadid.

Now, Abley has teamed up with Primark – or Penneys to us Dubliners – on a 10-piece

capsule range of apparel inspired by an upcoming film, Minions: Rise of Gru. The collection features the rebellious cartoon Minions on leggings, sweatshirts and t-shirts, turning their quirky personalities into cool athleisure wear.

The range is displayed in a creative execution that has been curated and directed by Abley himself. He said: “I’ve been showing at London Fashion Week for seven

years. One of the main comments I get on social media is: ‘We love this, but what about the people who can’t afford it?’

“So that was one of the reasons why I jumped at this opportunity to work with Primark and make my collection available to the masses.”

The collection is available now, with prices ranging from €6 for t-shirts to €18 for hoodies.

KEEPING SKIN HEALTHY AND EXFOLIATED  Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor EXFOLIATING is key for the skin’s health, with skin care experts regularly stressing the importance of exfoliating to ‘wake up’ your skin.

Exfoliating two to three times a week is one of the most important things you can do for skin health.

Scrubbing away dead cells leads to higher cell turnover

and youthful-looking skin.

Check out the exfoliator options on offer from Dermalogica ...

Daily Microfoliant: €59.50 This is a gentle, daily use exfoliating powder for all skin conditions.

It has a rice-based powder formula which activates upon contact with water, releasing papain, salicylic acid and rice enzymes that micro-exfoliate dead cells, instantly leaving skin smoother and brighter.

Daily Resurfacer: €98.50 A daily, leave-on exfoliating treatment that brightens and tones all skin conditions.

Each dose contains one application of alpha and beta hydroxy acids and enzymes to smooth the skin, helping to reduce the signs of premature aging without irritation or redness.

Rapid Reveal Peel: €90 This is a 10-part system dedicated to re-texturing the skin and creating a more radiant complexion. Rapid Reveal Peel is formulated to tackle common signs of ageing.

It kick-starts skin renewal for instant radiance, speeding removal of dull cells on the surface of your skin to reveal brighter, smoother-looking skin.

Daily Superfoliant: €68.50 This resurfacer aids in delivering smooth skin, and helps fight the biochemical and environmental triggers known to accelerate skin ageing. The advanced powder formula activates upon contact with water, releasing powerful enzymes, skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acids and antipollution technology.

MultiVitamin Thermafoliant: €59.50 This thermal skin exfoliant infuses skin with age-fighting ingredients, and combines physical and chemical exfoliants to refine skin texture and enhance penetration of age-fighting vitamins into skin.

Resurfacing microgranules gently polish off dulling skin cells to reveal smoother, fresher skin immediately.

All products can be found at authorised Dermalogica salons and at Dermalogica.ie.

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A brief guide to help spark your interest in electric vehicles THERE are many different hybrid and electric vehicle technologies on offer, so which one is right for you, and your motoring needs?

Read on to get an insight into the frontrunner trends in the industry right now ...

Full electric All-electric vehicles run on battery power alone, which means no fuel is necessary, while zero emissions on the road are guaranteed.

Electric vehicles are better for the environment and, with government purchase incentives, reduced road tax, and BIK benefits for company car drivers, they’re good for your wallet, too.

With a domestic wallbox, you can plug in overnight and guarantee yourself a full charge in the morning – just like your phone.

Alternatively, you will find an ever-increasing number of public charging points at supermarkets, shopping centres, motorway service stations, and many other locations.

Fewer moving parts than traditional vehicles means lower maintenance costs too.

PHEV Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) have all the functionality of full hybrid technology, with the added advantage that they can be charged from an external electricity supply.

The larger capacity of the battery makes them

capable of zero emissions while driving for ranges of up to 56 kilometres, with the ability to switch to hybrid mode to conserve battery life, and to petrol- or diesel-only for longer journeys.

HEV These days, hybrid vehicles (HEV) are an increasingly common sight on the road.

This is especially true in cities and urban areas, where their lower emissions and improved fuel economy at typical city speeds are a major advantage.

These vehicles have an internal combustion engine, but they also have a larger battery and more powerful motor.

This provides more assistance to the engine and enables the vehicle to drive parts of short journeys at low speeds using the electric motor alone – and thanks to the conventional engine, driving range isn’t an issue.

Mild hybrid With mild hybrid technology, the internal combustion engine is assisted by an electric motor.

At low speed, or when stationary, the engine can switch itself off and the 48V starter-generator seamlessly restarts when needed.

The separate 48V Liion battery is automatically recharged by regenerative braking during coasting and braking, and there is no requirement to connect the battery to a power source.

The new Audi RS 5 Sportback is more than just a sporty car, thanks to some striking design elements and raw power under the hood

A sporty delight DECLAN GLYNN

THANKS to a wonderful blend of premium functionality, comfort and dynamic ability, the new Audi RS 5 Sportback is more than just a sporty car.

Striking RS design elements promise ultimate sportiness that you can transfer effortlessly onto the road with its powerful engine, and quattro all-wheel drive.

The forward thrust of the Audi RS 5 Sportback makes everything in the rear-view mirror appear smaller in an instant.

It develops exhilarating power under the bonnet with its 2.9-litre V6

TFSI twin-turbo engine (shared with the Porsche Panamera 4S, no less).

Thanks to an output of 450bhp, and a whopping 600 Nm of torque, you can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.

The standard lim ited top speed of 250 kmph can optionally be increased to 280 kmph.

Thanks to ‘Quattro’ permanent all-wheeldrive and a sportilytuned eight-speed tiptronic transmission (with optimised gear changes), fast and self-assured sprints are guaranteed.

It is possible to tailor your own driving experience with the Audi ‘drive

select’ dynamic handling system, enabling the driver to experience the standard ‘RS sport suspension’, which makes the RS 5 Sportback hug the road.

On the road is where the new Audi RS 5 Sportback stands head and shoulders above its competitors.

Engine Thanks to the car’s standard twin-turbo system, the new petrol engine feels much more urgent low down the rev range that the previous V8-powered RS 5.

Under strong acceleration, the RS 5 Sportback’s four-wheel-drive system

provides enough traction to whisk you off the starting line in a controlled and urgent fashion.

The RS-5 Sportback’s tiptronic (automatic) gearbox has eight wellchosen ratios, which does add greatly to the o u t s ta n d i n g d r iv i n g enjoyment of the car.

The gearbox is also smooth and amenable when the driver takes control manually, too.

My review car looked absolutely stunning in its striking Nardo Grey exterior colour, while ‘Fine Nappa’ black leather upholstery (with a honeycomb pattern) ensured that the interior of the car looked equally as desir-

able as the exterior.

Additionally, plenty of other RS-specific interior trim elements add a real sense of occasion to the mix.

The classy cabin and dashboard of the RS 5 Sportback are both exquisitely finished and super-intuitive to use.

Audi’s pitch-perfect execution of the new RS 5 Sportback is to be commended, with the car proving itself to be as close to perfection as you can get in this market segment.

The incredibly capable Audi RS 5 Sportback is priced from €114,050 (exdelivery) and is on sale now.

SEAT Ireland breaks into top ten car sales SEAT Ireland has been breaking its own records again, with the news that – for the second year running – the brand has had its best January in its history.

Not only that, it is the first time the brand has broken into the top-ten selling car brands in the Irish market.

SEAT Ireland recorded its best-ever January, significantly increasing its sales compared to January 2019,

despite a market that is down 3.47% on last year’s sales.

Once again, SEAT’s SUVs continue to drive a large part this growth, with Irish buyers very much coveting the Ateca in particular, which is now the brand’s best-selling model.

This is very closely followed by the Arona, and now in third place by the 2020 Continental Irish SUV of the Year, the SEAT Tarraco.

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POLSKA GAZETA Poland looks to the fintech future with help from a Wolves Summit This week we look abroad, to Warsaw, where an upcoming conference will welcome the world

P O L A N D ’S g r o w i n g economy and innovative outlook is set to once again draw investors, corporations and startups from around the world to Warsaw for an impressive conference: Wolves Summit 2020.

Running on March 23 and 24, the eleventh edition of the international Wolves Summit conference will attract many of the world’s brightest business and entrepreneurial minds to the Palace of Culture and Science.

T h e re, c o n fe re n c e attendees will discuss effective funding, the ethical challenges of new technologies and development opportunities for the digital economy.

Some 450 start-ups, 250 investors and 450 corporations are set to attend the conference, eager to focus on diverse topics including effective financing, equality and accessibility in the technological industry; and the development of medical technologies and business ethics, to name but a few.

Wolves Summit 2020 puts the problem of diversity and inclusion, as well as accessibility in the technology industry, very high on the agenda.

In this eleventh Wolves Summit, the organisers will once again be collaborating with BalansPL, an NGO that works to support equality initiatives in the industry.

Of course, the sum-

mit is about much more than looking at key and emerging issues, and providing networking and direct peer-to-peer appointments.

It will also host The Great Pitch start-up competition, during which the best projects will be selected.

GTR Ventures is offering the winning fintech an US$10k opportunity, comprising complimentary passes and profiling opportunities at the third GTR Ventures Tradetech showcase competition, which will be held at the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore from September 8-9.

This edition of The Great Pitch will also be unique – for the first time, the judging jury will also grant additional awards alongside GPC. The winners of The Great Pitch contest will directly enter the semifinals of the twelfth Innovation World Cup, and will have a chance to present their solutions at top international tech events.

All this is just part of Wolves Summit 2020, which offers a truly fascinating look at Poland’s ever-growing business and fintech sectors.

For much more information on the diverse c o n fe re n c e, s e e t h e English-language site a t h t t p s : / /p o l a n d . wolvessummit.com/, or alternatively the Polishlanguage site at https:// poland.wolvessummit. com/pl/.

This year’s Wolves Summit will again showcase Poland’s economic and entrepreneurial strengths to a global market, building on the successes of previous conferences

Tegoroczny Wolves Summit po raz kolejny zaprezentuje siłę gospodarczą i przedsiębiorczą Polski na rynku globalnym, bazując na sukcesach poprzednich konferencji

Polska kontynuuje rozwój gospodarki dzięki Wolves Summit – konferencji biznesowej Rozwijająca się polska gospodarka i innowacyjne perspektywy po raz kolejny przyciągną inwestorów, korporacje i startupy z całego świata do Warszawy na imponującą konferencję.

11. edycja międzynarodowej konferenc ji Wolves Summit, odbędzie się w dniach 23-24.03.2020 i przyciągnie do Pałacu Kultury i Nauki wiele najzdolnie jszych umysłów biznesowych i przedsiębiorczych.

Uc z e s t n i c y ko n fe re n c j i omówią efektywne finansowanie, wyzwania etyczne nowych technologii oraz możliwości rozwoju gospodarki cyfrowej.

Udział weźmie około 450 startupów, 250 inwestorów i 450 kor-

poracji, będą poruszać między innymi takie tematy jak skuteczne finansowanie, równość i dostępność w branży technologicznej, a także o rozwoju technologii medycznej i etyki biznesowej.

Wo l ve s S u m m i t 2 0 2 0 poruszy problem różnorodności i integracji, a także jakże ważną dostępność w branży technologicznej.

Podczas jedenastej konferencji, organizatorzy ponownie będą współpracować z BalansPL, organizacją pozarządową działającą na rzecz wspierania inicjatyw na rzecz równości w branży.

Oczywiście szczyt to coś

więcej niż tylko przyjrzenie się kluczowym zagadnieniom, tworzeniu sieci reklamowych i bezpośrednich spotkań peer-topeer.

Odbędzie się również konkurs The Great Pitch, podczas którego wybrane będą najlepsze projekty.

G T R Ve n t u r e s o f e r u j e zwycięskiej firmie fintech 10.000$, bezpłatne przepustki i możliwości profilowania podczas trzeciego konkursu GTR Ventures Tradetech, który odbędzie się w hotelu Marina Bay Sand w Singapurze w dniach 8–9.09.2020.

Edycja The Great Pitch będzie również wyjątkowa – obok nagród GPC, jury po raz pierwszy przyzna dodatkowe nagrody.

Zwycięzcy konkursu The Great Pitch wezmą udział w półfinałach dwunastego Pucharu Świata Innowacji i będą mieli okazję zaprezentować swoje rozwiązania na najważniejszych międzynarodowych wydarzeniach technicznych.

Wszystko to jest tylko częścią Wolves Summit 2020, która oferuje naprawdę fascynujące spojrzenie na stale rozwijający się polski biznes i sektor fintech.

Więcej informacji na temat konferencji można znaleźć na stronie: https://poland.wolvessummit.com/pl/.

Lub w języku angielskim: https://poland.wolvessummit.com/.

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fortable winners over Donegal’s Cappry Rovers in the last 16 SFAI Skechers Barry Cup encounter at the AUL Complex on Sunday.

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ACADEMY flyer Tommy O’Brien crossed for his first senior try as Leinster Rugby posted a 21-13 Guinness PRO14 win over a determined Ospreys side at the Gnoll.

Adding to O’Brien’s opener and a Josh Murphy effort, it was not until the 73rd minute that Cian Kelleher crossed from replacement Rowan Osborne’s pass to seal the result.

Ospreys had led 10-7 thanks to winger Luke Morgan’s try on the stroke of half-time, but with man-of-thematch Peter Dooley starring in a dominant scrum, the platform was laid for Leinster’s twelfth straight victory of the PRO14 campaign.

36-25 winners on their only previous visit to the Neath venue back in November 2003, Leinster had to absorb the early pressure from the wind-backed Ospreys.

Out-half Luke Price watched his seventh-minute penalty from halfway bounce away off the left hand post.

Hugo Keenan had to react smartly to bring down the fast-breaking Hanno Dirksen just eight metres out, and a

couple of poaches from James Tracy and James Lowe saw the province warm to their task.

With Michael Bent getting the better of Nicky Smith at scrum time, Leinster gained further ground from the resulting maul, before a penalty advantage allowed Gibson-Park to attack the short side of a ruck.

Quick hands from the scrum half, Kelleher and Scott Fardy sent the freshly-introduced Tommy O’Brien over in the right corner past Olly Cracknell.

Ciaran Frawley converted neatly from the right for a 7-0 lead, but Ospreys almost responded just after the restart.

Ospreys went close again with Scott Otten going close while Price slid another kickable penalty wide but they did get on the scoreboard from his boot, a left-sided penalty after Aled Davies gobbled up yards.

It got even better for the Welsh region a few moments later, Frawley’s attempted pass to Keenan on halfway going to ground and Morgan hoovered it up, fended off Kelleher and scampered clear to touch down behind the

Ciaran Frawley kept the scoreboard ticking along. Picture: John Crothers

posts; 10-7 at half-time.

Leinster retook the lead early in the second half, however. Ospreys battled through a bout of scrum pressure five metres out from their own line but they could not stop Murphy in the 48th minute, the flanker squeezing over beside the right hand post with timely support from Ross Molony and Scott Penny.

Frawley added the extras to give the visitors a 14-10 advantage. Price punished Fardy and Penny for coming in at the side on the hour mark, making it a one-point game with the home crowd roaring their team on.

But the clinching moment came when Kelleher crossed for his fourth try of the season, seeing out yet another win.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS OUR Under WELL done 15’s to the areJunior hoping A la to fund a trip to Portugal in early summer, to that end, they are doing a used clothes collection in our clubhouse every Saturday and Sunday. We can help you clear some clutter in the process. So winners all around!

We have launched advertising opportunities for our new artificial pitch in the last week, which are easily viewable on all our social media. Do not hesitate to contact any member of the sub committee on the launch page for more details.

Your annual membership is now due. Please see Linda or a member of your management team asap. Adult players/full membership is €100 and €50 for the unwaged. Social membership is €40 per annum. Remember, this entitles you to apply for entry into our (what seems to be now annual) ticket draw for all Ireland football final tickets! We encourage all people involved in the club, be it supporter, parent or just a well wisher, to join the club and become a member of our burgeoning family.

All new comers welcome. Linda is most welcoming! You can contact her by using these: lindaparnell@yahoo.ie or 0872733022 or go to our website *HERE* for more information.

Our artificial pitch replacement is well underway, and we advise all juvenile teams that during this process, Pairc Ciceam will essentially be a building site and therefor out of bounds for safety reasons. We ask all juvenile teams to please comply with this rule. It’s envisaged that the pitch will be completed by the middle of February (weather permitting). We also advise that our grass pitch is currently closed until further notice.

O’TOOLE’S OUR senior hurlers got off to a flying start to the season on Saturday with a great win. We were at home vs Crumlin in tough weather conditions.

It wasn’t always a pretty sight with winds gusting around the pitch, but the lads were very effective and determined to gain the victory.

It was a good winning start for our junior hurlers too. They had a tough home game vs Scoil Ui Chonail on Saturday, with just two points between the teams at the end.

While our minor footballers knocked up a superb win away to Fingallians on Sunday. Considering all the tired legs at the end of the game from the extremely heavy pitch, it was a terrific team effort from all the lads.

A very well-deserved win.

Our very young U12’s had two games. Our A’s had a nice win. While our B team lost out by a single point.

That’s always a hard pill to swallow but the lads did it with great poise, especially

as the weather monster was out in full swing.

The wind and rain didn’t stop our brave little U10’s boys. They had great games vs Whitehall. All the training really stood to the lads as they showed off their skills.

The season kicks off this weekend for our girl’s teams. Although our U13 camogie team played and won this weekend.

Dates for our hugely popular Easter Camps are: Junior camp 4 to 7yr olds, Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th April; Senior camp 8 to 12yr olds, Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th April.

The camps run from 10am to 1pm each day @ €30 per child.

For information call David on 086 3101034 or Hellen 086 3060254 or Kelly (evenings or weekends only) 085 1600381; places will be limited, so booking early is essential.

Azzuri will be in the club taking orders for club gear and other sportswear on Saturday 7th March from 9:30am.

SOCCER: TOLKA PARK FINALLY OPENS ITS DOORS FOR PREMIER

Morris takes positives as Shels back in big time LOI PREMIER DIVISION Shelbourne Dundalk  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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IT’S BEEN a long six years for weary Shelbourne fans but they finally got their reward when Premier Division football returned to Tolka Park on Friday night with the visit of Dundalk.

The result didn’t go their way but there were plenty of positives for manager Ian Morris following a spirited second-half comeback that, on another night, could have yielded at least a point.

Two set-piece goals had the Reds 2-0 down at the break, both of them preventable, but a Gary Deegan wonderstrike early in the second-half preceded a dominant finish from the home side.

Karl Sheppard and Ciaran Kilduff – who scored the winner at Cork City on

the opening day – saw giltedged chances denied by the imperious Gary Rogers as the clock ticked down.

The Premier Division champions finished with six defenders on the pitch, which itself was an indication of the respect the Drumcondra club had earned during an encounter in atrocious weather.

“There were so many fine margins — it was a little slip, or it was one-vone, or it just didn’t quite come off for us,” Morris said.

“The positive is we’re creating chances. We’ve shown we can play, we can dig in when we need to. We’ve shown a lot.

“We know what type of characters we have in the build-up, we know what type of quality we have.

To concede from two set pieces, you can’t afford to do that.

“That’s why Dundalk have been as good as they

have for years — they make you pay with them little fine margins.”

Shels started the game at a frenetic pace and made all the early running but they found themselves from Dundalk’s first meaningful set-piece.

Michael Duffy’s corner was allowed reach the back post where former Shels defender Andy Boyle was on hand to bundle the ball home.

The Reds responded

positively and looked set to go in a goal down at the break when lightning struck twice and Patrick Hoban headed home Duffy’s free kick.

Shels trailed 2-0 at the break, despite competing well, but they got the goal they deserved eight minutes into the second half.

A corner kick was cleared only as far as Deegan on the edge of the box, and he thumped an unstoppable volley into

the top corner with the aid of the post.

Shels pushed on for an equaliser but couldn’t quite find the killer touch and a nervous Dundalk held out to take the three points.

The Reds had an unexpected seven-day turnover ahead of Friday’s derby with St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park after their Monday fixture at Finn Harps was called off due to heavy overnight snow.

St Pat’s date with Derry off

St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen O’Donnell. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

ST PATRICK’S Athletic’s Monday night date with Derry City fell foul of a 12pm pitch inspection with the tie called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

It meant Pat’s were unable to build on their impressive Friday night 2-0 win at Sligo Rovers.

Ronan Hale handed Pat’s the advantage on 26 minutes, while Chris Forrester doubled the lead on 36 for a Saints side who finished the game with ten men. Oliver Younger was dismissed for a second yellow card mid-way through the second period.

Hale saw his improvised effort take a touch off a Rovers defender after he hooked the ball goalwards from the left. This heralded some stiff pressure from Stephen O’Donnell’s side who hit the lead on 26 minutes.

Darragh Noone’s loose pass was pounced upon by Hale who unleashed a stunning drive from 20 yards past Ed McGinty.

The Richmond Park side doubled their advantage nine minutes from the break when Robbie Benson and Billy King were involved on the left as the latter found Forrester, who seized the opportunity.

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DIVISION AFTER SIX YEARS SOCCER: SUPER SUB NOLAN BAGS SECOND HALF HAT TRICK

Shels hit Cappry for six SFAI SKECHERS UNDER-16 CUP LAST 16 Shelbourne Cappry Rovers  EAMON SCOTT sport@dublingazette.com

Tolka Park was packed to the rafters for Shelbourne’s return to the Premier Division. Picture: Maurice Frazeer/Shelbourne FC Photos

UEFA 2020

No Barriers project set to harness youth energy FAI interim deputy chief executive Niall Quinn; Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche; Millie Murray, age 11, from Scoil Chearbhaill Uí Dhálaigh; and Ben Udemba, age 12, from Coolmine Community School were all on hand to launch the No Barriers 2020 project at FAI Headquarters, Abbotstown.

The No Barriers 2020 project aims to bring together sport and social action, harnessing the excitement of the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament in primary schools across Ireland.

Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

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SHELBOURNE ran out comfortable winners over Donegal’s Cappry Rovers in the last 16 SFAI Skechers Barry Cup encounter at the AUL Complex on Sunday.

Sub Aaron Nolan bagged himself a hat-trick and could have had another couple after his impressive second-half cameo show.

The final scoreline is a little harsh on the men from Tir Conaill as they went shoulder to shoulder with the Reds on their home turf, especially in the opening exchanges.

Cappry came within an ace of a perfect start from the opening attack when Oisin Duffy hit the base of the Shelbourne upright before it was cleared to safety.

That was the closest they got to Darragh Mooney’s Shelbourne goal over the course of the ensuing 80 minutes and, by full-time whistle, the Johnny Fullam-managed DDSL boys had netted six times, In recent years, Cappry have been regular participants in the latter stages of the Skechers National Cup competitions and travelled with a degree of confidence, backed by a hardy band of supporters.

It took Shels a little while to counter the Cappry set-up but, once they got a foothold, they found a rhythm and proceeded to stroke the ball around with a growing assurance.

Chinoso Muoh and Sean Fullam combined to good effect down the right while Dean Rooney and Jason Delaney were equally productive on the left.

Kav Cloete, at centre forward, showed a good footballing brain as well as a good touch to constantly ask big questions.

But it was Michael Onibinkun in the middle who pulled the strings for Shelbourne to telling effect, with his range of passing and spatial awareness making him a standout.

Shels came close off a couple of corners but

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Evan Long in the visitors goal showed good hands and confidence coming to claim or punch the ball clear.

The breakthrough came courtesy of Onibinkun who availed of a slack Cappry clearance to drill a crisp finish past Long in the Cappry net. The opportunity had been created by Aidan Murphy and Kav Cloete down the left.

Skipper Craig Walsh had another ruled to leave it at 1-0 at half-time and the home side came out fastest again in the second half.

Just two minutes after the restart, Jason Delaney rifled home past a static Cappry defence from an acute angle close in. On 46 minutes, Cloete got the goal his endeavour merited, finishing from close in after he was set up

by Onibinkun.

By this stage, Nolan had made his introduction and he showed the type of form to force his way into the starting 11 with a range of finishes from close in, rapid reaction and from the edge of the box as he completed his rapid-fire hattrick.

Cappry continued to battle manfully but this was Shelbourne’s day and even with central defender Andrew Murphy pushing forward, Walsh marshaled his back four admirably and, on the day, there was to be no late consolation for the Donegal boys.

Shelbourne advance to a trip to Waterford to face Villa FC for a place in the last four of the national competition.

Ten-man Killester fight back in Inter FAI INTERMEDIATE CUP  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

TEN-MAN Killester Donnycarney produced a remarkable second-half comeback to book their place in the semi-finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kilnamanagh.

Things looked dire for Gary Howlett’s side as they stared into the final half-hour a goal down and without captain Mick Kelly after the midfielder picked up a second booking.

Stephen Chambers levelled the

tie from the penalty spot, however, before Sean Rogers netted the winner five minutes from time following a Cian McMullan run.

Kilnamanagh failed to make use of their man advantage as Liam Harding was given his marching orders with 14 minutes to go and the home side were clinical when their chance arose.

Former Shamrock Rovers Gary McCabe, who competed in the Europa League group stages for the Hoops, netted for his hometown club direct from a free kick after just ten minutes.

John Brophy and Mark Ryan,

twice, went close as Killester looked to level the tie up in the first half but they went in at the break a goal behind.

Their mood went from bad to

worse as Kelly was sent off but they were level within ten minutes as long-serving midfielder Chambers made no mistake before Rogers completed the comeback.

Killester-Donnycarney’s FAI Inter Cup side. Picture: Anto O’Brien/LSL

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CAMOGIE: MILLTOWN CLUB TOP FOR FIRST TIME

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Alex’s rapid rise continues apace WOMEN’S EY LEAGUE Old Alex 2 Muckross 0  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

Old Wesley captain Iain McGann rises highest at a line-out. Picture: John Crothers

Wesley back on winning trail with Armagh success AIL DIVISION 1B Old Wesley City of Armagh  sport@dublingazette.com.com

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OLD Wesley got back on the winning trail after a number of recent setbacks with a narrow 14-12 victory over City of Armagh at Energia Park, Donnybrook last Saturday.

This was a lively game between two well-matched sides but Wesley will feel that the result should have been put to bed earlier in the contest.

Armagh came out of the blocks quickly and exerted strong early pressure on the home defence which was finally lifted with an excellent tackle by David Poff. The Wesley scrum was dominant throughout and this manifested itself on 10 minutes when a scrum penalty was awarded but, unfortunately, Rory Stynes missed the relatively easy kick.

With their set piece dominance, Wes were camped in the Armagh half and only an excellent clearance from the visitors’ out half, Cormac Fox, relieved the incessant Wesley pressure, albeit temporarily.

The first score came on 28 minutes when, after three scrum penalties near the Armagh line, the referee inevitably awarded a penalty try to Wesley.

Armagh, to their credit, struck back immediately and only heroic defence held them up over the line. Armagh maintained a foothold in the 22 and a superbly timed pass from Fox to Shea O’Brien sent the winger sprinting over the line and Fox added the extras for 7-7.

Wesley’s reaction was instantaneous and they spent the remainder of the half exerting enormous pressure but a combination of missed opportunity and excellent Armagh defence saw the scoreline remain unaltered.

Then, in the second half, Armagh went ahead on 46 minutes when a wayward quick throw-in on the Wesley line led to the concession of a very soft try for second row Robbie Whitten. Fox hit the post with the conversion, which would later prove crucial.

This was a prelude to a good spell from the visitors and scrum half Harry Doyle made an excellent break but an obstruction in midfield led to a Wesley penalty.

On 52 minutes, Wesley out-half Tom Kiersey made a trademark break to lift the pressure and the home side went up a gear. After further strong scrum pressure and resulting penalties, the referee was left with no option but to award a second penalty try to put Wesley back in the lead by 14-12, which was to prove the final score of the game.

Wesley survived a late series of attacks to hang on and remain in the hunt for a top two finish, sitting in a share of second with Shannon, 10 points behind leaders Highfield.

OLD ALEX became the third different leader of the women’s EY Hockey League in 2020 as they made it 16 points out of the last 18 available, putting them ahead of Pegasus on goal difference.

Alex were on top in the early stages, winning a couple of corners as Nikki Evans, Orna Bools and Deirdre Duke offered a threat while Emile Ryan Doyle and Audrey O’Flynn impressed at the back.

Jeamie Deacon put them in front from a t h i rd c o r n e r, M i l l i e O’Donnell’s disguised pass finding the touch for 1-0.

Muckross came more into it in the third quarter with a rocket shot from Anna O’Flanagan blocked by Pam Smithw i c k a t p o i n t- b l a n k range.

She also dealt with Sarah McAuley’s disguised shot before O’Donnell got the crucial second goal with less than four minutes to go

Old Alex goalscorer Millie O’Donnell (red) under pressure from Muckross’s Estelle Hughes last Saturday. Picture: Adrian Boehm

with a cool finish.

It came from a mistrapped corner which she took on, spinning around the first runner, and slapped in.

Smithwick kept her clean sheet with a fine stop from Jessica McGirr to maintain the 2-0 lead.

It was another gutsy win from the Milltown side just their second season in the EY Hockey

INDOOR HOCKEY Railway’s fast track to Euro promotion RAILWAY Union earned promotion up to the second tier of European indoor hockey courtesy of their second place finish at the EuroHockey Challenge I in Porto last weekend.

They beat hosts Viso (4-1) and Sweden’s Partille (3-1) along with a draw against a 3-3 against Georgia’s Kutaisi to reach the promotion playoffs.

A 3-1 win over Swansea saw them into a first place battle, but they ultimately fell 2-0 to Dundee Wanderers.

League, having established a stellar cast list of current former internationals.

They profited from Pegasus’s surprise 4-2 loss to Catholic Institute in Limerick, while UCD and Loreto drew at Belfield in the contest between fourth and third.

Sarah Young put the students in front in the

22nd minute of a fairly tight first half with few chances.

But Loreto were back on terms on the half hour when Hannah Matthews slotted a penalty stroke – after an initial penalty corner – and while the students had the best of the second half openings, the Beaufort side’s corner defence held firm to keep the game level.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: SECOND SUCCESSIVE DEFEAT FOR MICK BOHAN’S SIDE

Goal-hungry Galway too strong for Dubs who drop to fifth spot LIDL NFL DIVISION ONE Galway Crumlin  DAIRE WALSH sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN’S Lidl National Football League Division 1 prospects suffered a setback at the hands of a goal-hungry Galway at the DCU Sportsgrounds, dropping to fifth in the table.

With the Leonard cousins – Roisin and Tracey – recording a combined tally of 3-3, Tim Rabbitt’s charges were worthy victors in this round four clash.

Carla Rowe once again led the way for Dublin with a 1-4 tally as Mick Bohan’s side succumbed to a second defeat on the bounce.

This game was a repeat of last year’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior decider when Dublin secured their third national title in succession courtesy of a 2-3 to 0-4 victory.

Fo l l ow i n g e a r l y t r a d e d f re e s between Galway’s Roisin Leonard and Rowe, Ailbhe Davoren’s powerful tenth-minute strike found the roof of the Dublin net.

Despite suffering this early set-back, the hosts responded immediately with a three-pointer of their own from the impressive Rowe.

The Tribeswomen continued to pose a threat in attack, however, and bagged their second goal of the contest on the first-quarter mark.

The industrious Davoren released Tracey Leonard in space and the Corofin ace angled a low shot beyond the reach of Dublin goalkeeper Ciara Trant.

The 2019 All-Star has started the season in spectacular style and subsequently added a point to stretch the visitors further in front.

While another Rowe effort offered the Metropolitans some respite, Roisin Leonard matched her relative’s opening haul of 1-1 by firing into the bottom left-hand corner in the 23rd minute.

This provided Galway with a convincing 3-2 to 1-2 interval cushion, which was extended on the resumption thanks to Andrea Trill’s quickfire two-point salvo.

And they effectively placed the

Dominic’s denied Senior B crown by St Pat’s

Dublin’s Jennifer Dunne battles with Galway’s Siobhan Divilly for a high ball.

Picture: Piaras O Midheach

outcome beyond doubt when Roisin Leonard fired home at the tightest of angles for her second goal on 41 minutes. A free from Tracy Leonard bolstered her side’s stranglehold on the proceedings, before Rowe fired back with a much-needed point for Dublin at the opposite end.

Dunne also cancelled out Trill’s third

score for Galway in advance of a strong finish from the 2018 league champions. After converting her fourth free of the day, Rowe coolly slotted a 59th minute penalty past Dearbhla Gower.

Muireann Ní Scanaill also flicked over a late point, but Galway had already done enough to secure a third successive triumph by that stage.

Commercials and St Brigid’s lokcing horns in AHL4.

Picture: Martin Doherty

HURLING: Naomh Barrog begin their maiden season in AHL with dream performance NAOMH Barrog got their maiden season in AHL Division One off to

the dream start with a 2-14 to 0-16 win over Ballyboden St Enda’s.

The atmosphere on Sunday morning in Páirc Bharróg was electric where, in front of a big crowd, both teams put on a brilliant display of hurling in very tough underfoot conditions.

The game was played at a fierce pace from start to finish. A brilliantly taken goal by Nathan Kidd put Barrog three points up early on.

Boden, with their experience, got back on top and went one point up at half-time but the Kilbarrack side came flying out of the blocks

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in the second half.

They got their second goal when Dean Flood finished the ball to the Ballyboden net following brilliant work by Cillian Costello. The second goal really lifted Barrog and they never relinquished the lead to Ballyboden, who made every effort to get a foot hold back in the game.

But with Josh Rooney in goal pulling off a brilliant penalty save late on and with the team defending heroically, the result was secured from a historic day for the club and a great occasion for everyone who has played a part in the journey.

ST DOMINIC’S were denied the All-Ireland Schools C title by St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon who became just the second Ulster side claim the trophy.

They prevailed 1-10 to 0-7 at Kingspan Breffni Park, ending the Cabra school’s outstanding year on a low note.

The Academy had to withstand a rally from their Dublin rivals in the second half to emulate 2009 champions St Colm’s High School, Draperstown, but some staunch defensive play, allied to the foundation established in the opening period, saw them join the Derry crew on the roll of honour.

They got off to a dream start, putting points from Fancine Farley and Reagan Fay (two frees) on the board before Lara Devlin found the net at the end of the opening quarter.

St Dominic’s settled into proceedings from there though and five points from the magnificent Jody Couch, two of which came from play, kept them in touch, trailing 1-6 to 0-5 at the interval.

Couch added a quick brace after the resumption to halve the deficit but St Patrick’s responded in the style of champions, rattling off four points on the spin from Sian Fitzgerald, Devlin, Fay and Farley to cement a famous victory.

Loreto Beaufort’s Senior B final was postponed from last weekend due to the weather and will be played next weekend.

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BOHEMIANS bounced back from the disappointing opening-day defeat to Shamrock Rovers with back-to-back 2-0 wins over Waterford and Sligo Rovers.

Ireland Under-21 international Danny Mandroiu was on target in both games, while Canadian international Kris Twardek also got off the mark in Monday night’s victory over the Bit o’ Red. Manager Keith Long admitted the staff and players are determined not to rest on their laurels following last season’s third-placed finish and a return to Europe for the first time in seven years.

They’ve gone about their business diligently following the heartbreak of conceding an injurytime to bitter rivals Rovers having played the last half-hour with ten men.

A trip to the RSC was first on the agenda on an own goal from former Hoops defender Sam Bone and Mandroiu’s first of the season sealed the win before half time.

Monday night’s visit of Liam Buckley’s Sligo was a nervier affair before winger Twardek sank the hopes of the club from whom he joined in the off-season.

The short turnaround meant first starts of the season for Paddy Kirk, Conor Levingston and Luke Wade Slater, while Ciaran Kelly also made his bow having joined from St Patrick’s Athletic.

Bohemians Kris Twardek celebrates his goal against Sligo Rovers. Picture: Martin Doherty

“We don’t want to just settle; we want to be at the top of the table“ Two more ex-Saints, linked up for the opener as Michael Barker’s long ball down the right found the rampaging Glen McAuley.

The former Liverpool trainee pulled the ball back for Wade-Slater but, having dealt with the cross, Sligo couldn’t prevent Mandroiu from slamming home the opener from six yards.

Sligo, who announced the signing of New Zea-

land international striker Ryan de Vries after the game, piled on the pressure after the break as they searched for their first goal of the season.

Bohs sealed the win on the break in the final minute as Wade-Slater skipped down the left and picked out Twardek to slot home the insurance goal.

“I’m delighted with the win,” said goalkeeper Stephen McGuinness, who

has stepped into the big shoes vacated by James Talbot following his injury against Rovers.

“Winning 2-0 away in very tough conditions [at Waterford] and coming up against another tough team, keeping another clean sheet was the foundation and, with the two boys scoring, it was excellent.

“It was much like it was against Waterford.

They put us under a lot of

pressure towards the end of the game and I thought we managed it excellently.

“I thought we dealt with the pressure well and Paddy’s [Kirk] block off the line sums up what this team will do for each other.”

Bohs face another tough away trip to Derry City on Friday night with the Candystripes well-rested following the postponement of their tie

with Pats on Monday.

“We want to go up there and get three points,” added the winter signing from Cabinteely.

“We don’t want to just settle; we want to be at the top of the table. That’s where this team really want to be, and where they deserve to be.

“It’s a fantastic group, and we’ll go up there – play our ball and hopefully we’ll come back with the three points.”