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Labour of love

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A LATE Dublin woman’s labour of love – handsewn Stations of The Cross – started almost 60 years ago has been picked up by other embroiderers. They’re keen to honour her legacy, and to help complete her beautiful, hand-crafted work.

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Concern as Dulux site homes plan approved Locals ‘disappointed’ at approval RACHEL D’ARCY

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DRIMNAGH locals have been left “disappointed but not surprised” by the approval of a major build-to-rent development in the area.

More than 200 homes are expected to be constructed on the former Dulux factory site

at Davitt Road following approval from An Bord Pleanala A prominent residents’ group in Drimnagh submitted several observations, suggestions and concerns to the board, but feel that their report was not acted upon by the board.

There is concern amongst locals that the amenities in the area will not be able to han-

dle the extra people the development will add to the area as facilities are already oversubscribed, and that existing traffic issues in the area will worsen.

A representative for the residents’ group told Dublin Gazette that the community aren’t against the development, but that the disappointment lies with the lack of consideration of the locality.

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Anger as car left ablaze on pitch

ANGRY locals in Ringsend blasted the damage done to a grass pitch when a car was driven onto it and set ablaze.

Cambridge FC condemned the act on its Facebook page, with the pitch – in Ringsend park – badly damaged by the blaze, which also saw gates damaged by the vehicle.

The club called the action “unacceptable”, with hundreds of local children now affected by the careless destruction caused by unknown thugs.

The damage was made even worse by difficulties in accessing the site, with Dublin Fire Brigade hampered by some parked vehicles.

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RESIDENTS HIGHLIGHT LACK OF FACILITIES, PARKING

Dulux development sparks local concern

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THERE is disappointment amongst locals in Drimnagh following the approval of a major development at the former Dulux factory site.

Approval was given for the scheme by An Bord Pleanala last week under the ‘fast-track’ scheme for larger residential developments, which by-passes the local council.

The permission will see 265 build to rent apartments built by Brian M Durkan & Co developers, despite locals submitting a lengthy objection to aspects of the plan.

An Bord Pleanala are understood to have written to the Drimnagh Residents Community group (DRCG) last week, informing the group that permission had been granted for the major development, subject to condition.

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KEVIN O’Brien, a board member of the Variety charity, is pictured presenting a Variety heart to members of the Irish Brokers Association (IBA) in recognition of its fundraising efforts on behalf of the charity in 2018.

Variety, the children’s charity of Ireland, has been helping children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs since 1951, with the volunteerled charity reaching out to children and families all over the country.

The monies raised by IBA will be spent purchasing and installing a Liberty Swing in a park in Dublin in the near future which will enable children in wheelchairs to enjoy the playground.

A rendering of what the development could look like

Daithi Doolan, chairman of Dublin City Council’s housing committee and local SF councillor, told Dublin Gazette the decision is a “serious slap in the face” for Drimnagh locals.

He said: “This is a serious slap in the face for residents. We wanted to ensure that this development was sustainable and delivered for the community.

“This community is crying out for housing but not simply hundreds of private-

ly rented apartments. We want a mix of affordable and social housing. That is what Drimnagh needs.”

Eoin Neylon, a member of the Drimnagh Residents Community Group and a local election candidate (FF), said that locals aren’t opposed to development on the site, but feel as if the suggestions and comments made in their submission to An Bord Pleanala weren’t taken on board at all.

He said: “Locally, a lot of

people were delighted to see that something would be going ahead with [the site]. It’s a site that’s been quite run down for quite some time, and the fact something was going in there was welcomed by nearly everyone I talked to.

“The main thing that people were apprehensive about was the scale – 265 apartments in quite a small space, coupled with a lack of local services.”

Currently, there are substantial school and creche waiting lists in the area, and those new to the area have found it difficult to gain access to the local GP. Parking in the area is also an issue, as many people park their cars in the locale, leaving them there before using the Luas.

Neylon said: “It’s envisaged for this new development that there will only be 109 car parking spaces for 260-odd apartments, with the plan being for everyone else to use public transport.

“When you put in a development like that, [it is using] transport links and services that simply aren’t there.

“We aren’t against development of the site – we just wanted our concerns listened to. What is good for the local community should be balanced against developers trying to make a profit,” he said.

Courts will Artworks to not pursue go on show teenager at the CHQ

A TEENAGER who gravely injured a man in Darndale Park last summer will not face any legal repercussions over the incident.

The 16-year-old ran over Ilabek Avetian in the northside park on June 9, leaving the man with devastating brain and facial injuries as a result.

Avetian had gone to the park to sunbathe with his wife when a scrambler bike landed on his head, leaving him with a severe brain injury and haemorrhage, the loss of his left eye, and other serious injuries.

Now, it is believed gardai have told his wife, Anzhela Kotsinian, that the teenager will not have to appear before the court.

The Armenian native has hit out at the Irish justice system for the lack of penalty the boy will face, given the life-changing severity of her husband’s injuries.

Avetian has been in Beaumont Hospital for the past 10 months following the devastating incident.

The youth involved is now expected to be handled by the Juvenile Diversion Programme as a consequence for his involvement in the incident.

FOR the second year, the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club will hold its annual exhibition at CHQ in the heart of the city, near the IFSC and Dublin Port and beside the Liffey where its roots are.

The Port is the chosen theme for this year’s exhibition, which opens at the end of this month on April 29, running until May 12 at Custom House Quay.

Aidan Hickey, president of the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club, says The Port was an obvious choice as this year’s theme as it celebrates the group’s new home at CHQ, and their ties with Dublin Port.

Works in oil, watercolour, pastels and ink, drawings, lithographs and prints are on offer, starting at around €250 (for a small print or drawing) and going up to €4,000, with prices ranging between €750 and €1,000.

Sponsored by Whyte’s Auctioneers, the 2019 free exhibition is open to the public from Monday, April 29 April to Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 5pm daily.

The catalogue will be available online through the club’s website at www. dublinpaintingandsketchingclub.ie.

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FAITH: SEWING GROUP FINISHING OFF STATIONS OF THE CROSS STARTED IN 1960S

End is in sight for a 60-year labour of love RACHEL D’ARCY

A SEWING project that was begun by an Irish woman who emigrated to Kenya nearly 60 years ago has finally been completed in Clontarf.

The handcrafted Stations of The Cross were started by Elizabeth Ryan in the 1960s as a project for her local church in Molo, Kenya.

At the time, Elizabeth was living there with her family, volunteering with the local church before she returned to Ireland, bringing the passion project back home with her to complete.

In the mid-1980s, Elizabeth was diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away before completing the Stations of The Cross.

Her son, Michael, decided to seek out someone in Ireland who would be suitable to complete his mother’s ‘magnum opus’, contacting Mary O’Reilly.

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, Mary said that she was contacted “out of the blue” by Michael about two and a half years ago.

“He called me a bit out of the blue and said that he was looking for somebody to finish what his mother started, and that

his parish priest recommended an apostolic group.

“I knew our group might not be able to finish a project like that, but luckily, I’m also a member of the Irish Guild of Embroiderers, and a patchwork group.

“I asked Michael to come to my house with the Stations, and I knew when I saw them that myself and my friends would be able to take it on.”

Mary knew that between her and a group of her friends, who have met every fortnight since 1985 to stitch together in

FAMILIES

Parental leave deal confirmed

Michael Ryan and Mary O’Reilly with some of the Stations of The Cross. Picture: RTE

each other’s homes, that they would be able to finish off the project.

She said: “The Stations had been in Elizabeth’s daughter’s house since she died, but not even a moth had touched them – they were in perfect condition.

“She had laid out a basic design of how she wanted specific things done, like a halo complet-

ed on one Station to show how she wanted it on the rest of them.

“I showed the girls the Stations the next time they came over, and about 10 friends took on the challenge of the Stations after seeing them. “ We w e r e j u s t enthralled by it, they were delighted! Between us all now, we’ve two left to finish, and they’re just

beautiful.”

The Stations of The Cross will be displayed at St Anthony’s Church in Clontarf on May 18 and 19, before hopefully travelling to other parishes across the country.

Mary hopes that if the Stations make a return to Kenya, that she will be able to deliver them back to the church in Molo to be proudly displayed.

NEW parents will get two weeks’ paid parental leave during their baby’s first year from later this year.

Under new plans published earlier this week, all new parents currently in employment or who are self-employed will be entitled to the two-week scheme that’s due to be introduced from November.

Any new parents that avail of the scheme will receive the same benefit as maternity or paternity leave – €245 per week, or €490 for the fortnight.

The Government is planning to extend the scheme up to seven weeks over the next three years.

The bill, which will benefit up to 60,000 parents a year, will also enable male same-sex couples to receive adoptive leave and benefit.

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RINGSEND LOCALS JOIN CAMBRIDGE FC IN CONDEMNING INCIDENT

Callous thugs blasted for fire damage at grass pitch damage caused to surro u n d i n g g a te s a n d fences.

Those involved with the club, and locals in the area, all sided with the club’s anger on Facebook, saying that something must be done to stop such incidents.

Emma Saunders wrote: “Cambridge FC have given more than 50 years of joy to the boys, girls and adults of this community and further afar.

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THERE has been fury amongst locals in Ringsend after an allegedly stolen car was crashed through gates and burnt out on the grass pitch of a local club.

Cambridge FC took to Facebook last Friday to condemn those who carried out the offence, saying that it’s “unacceptable” for such behaviour to be tolerated.

The club also posted that this isn’t the first time that this has happened to the local pitch, in Ringsend Park, which was accessed by heartless thugs after crashing the car – believed to have been used for joyriding – through a locked gate.

The burnt-out car on the now damaged grass patch

In an impassioned statement on their page, Cambridge FC wrote: “Somebody knows these

people and it’s totally unacceptable for this behaviour to be tolerated anymore.

“This is not the first time our pitch has been d e s t roye d by t h e s e scumbags – does it take a death before action is taken to stop this?

“What about the 200plus kids who use this pitch week in, week out – no particular joy for them [now] because of your disgusting behaviour.”

Images posted by the club show the burntout vehicle and the surrounding damage to the only grass pitch that is available to Cambridge FC, in addition to the

‘Huge strides’ “ T h ey co n t i nu e to make huge strides with their facilities and coaching and in return this is what your [sic] met with from mindless thugs!

“Whether from the area or not, it’s blatantly obvious that the grass area is used as a pitch for local sport and anyone who thinks it’s funny to destroy it, needs locking up.”

Dublin Fire Brigade said that they attended the scene, but posted on Twitter saying that access to the pitch was hampered by parked cars, with severe damage caused to the pitch area.

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NTA shows designs for MetroLink stops A SERIES of artists’ impressions of the proposed MetroLink stations have been released by the National Transport Authority, following publication of the ‘preferred route’ last month.

The impressions of ten stations were released last week, and include a number of proposed city centre stations, including Collins Avenue, Mater, Glasnevin, Tara and Charlemont (above, centre-left).

The preferred route will have a total of 16 stops, beginning at Estuary in Swords before travelling through the city to Charlemont on the southside.

It was announced by MetroLink last month that the preferred route will now end at Charlemont, rather than continuing to the southside as was originally expected.

The images show where ten of the proposed stations are planned to be located at areas across the capital, in accordance with details released to the public in March.

Construction is expected to begin in 2021, and will be operational by 2027, creating 4,000 jobs during the construction process.

All welcome at a Rathgar Quaker talk THE public are invited to a talk on Education, Ministry and Renewal that will take place in The High School, Zion Road, Rathgar, at 7.45pm on April 26.

Noah Merrill, a Quaker from Vermont, will be the speaker at the event.

Noah has served as a team leader in AmeriCorps, the US national community service programme, where he co-ordinated violenceprevention and leadership programmes for at-risk youth.

He has also served with the American Friends Service Committee in a variety of roles, ranging from community organising to policy advocacy. From 2006-2010 he established and directed a medical aid effort supporting Iraqi refugees in the Middle East.

The talk is being organised by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland

who are holding their annual conference in Dublin this weekend (April 25-28). For further information, see www. quakers.ie.

100+ DCC staff were assaulted NEW figures have revealed that more than 100 Dublin City Council staff were victims of serious physical violence in 2018.

Staff members who fell victim to assaults ranged from park workers and street cleaners to librarians.

The figures, which were released to Journal.ie under a Freedom of Information request, also showed that several social workers reported suffering violence, with individuals working in community sports centres also assaulted.

It is believed that gardai have often had to be called to protect council staff whilst carrying out duties in potentially ‘anti-social’ areas.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Elaine Crowley and Keith Conlan

Robbie Henshaw and Sophie Marren

Fair City Actor Ryan Andrews and Mikaela O Neill

Jenny Buckley ,Stephen Kelly, Sybil Mulcahy and Miss Ireland Aoife O’Sullivan. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Breast Cancer Ireland’s Battle of the Stars I

RISH celebrities dazzled on the dancefloor in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road for Battle of the Stars supported by the Joe Duffy Group last week.

MC’d by TV and radio personality Baz Ashmawy, a stellar line up of celebrities, breast cancer survivors and supporters danced and lip-synced their socks off to raise funds to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research and awareness efforts nationwide.

Lisa Cannon and Richard Keatley

Kerri Nicole Blanc and Keith Malone

Professor Arnie Hill and Georgie Crawford

Julian Benson and Sybil Mulcahy

Mateo Saina and James Butler

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CHARITY

SAFETY: SEVERAL REPORTS OF FRAUDULENT ‘STAFF’ AT BARS, CLUBS

Locals rallied to raise €25,000 to help dad of two A FUNDRAISER for a young dad with cancer has raised €25,000 thanks to an innovative fundraiser.

The Meters4Karl group announced the amount last Thursday, following a count of the funds raised through the group’s ‘Million Meters’ event at the end of March.

Organised by members of St Patrick’s Rowing Club, the fundraiser involved hundreds of people taking to rowing machines positioned outside Ringsend Library with the aim of rowing more than one million metres between them to raise the money for Karl Doyle.

Karl, a young dad, was previously diagnosed with cancer and had been in remission, but found

out shortly before Christmas that his cancer had returned.

Friends and teammates from the rowing club rallied behind the father of two to show their support, as well as the local community who turned up in their dozens on the day.

The amount was celebrated widely on social media, with Orla Murphy writing: “I think this event showcased just how amazing this community is.

“The generosity of people was humbling and how everyone pulled together shows our community spirit. When one needs help, we all pull together.

“Get well soon Karl; you have the prayers and well wishes of everyone in Ringsend and Irishtown.”

This stock image shows a legitimate bouncer doing their job – but the fraudsters currently popping up at top bars and clubs in the city and claiming to be staff are worrying customers and alarming business owners alike, who have pledged to crack down on such individuals

Warning over fake ‘bouncers’ at clubs RACHEL D’ARCY

THOSE heading out to enjoy Dublin’s nightlife over the weekend have been warned to be vigilant, due to apparent ‘fake’ bouncers ‘working’ at some of the capital’s top bars.

In a Twitter post last week, one woman detailed how she was out in town ahead of Good Friday, when the bouncers at a bar on Middle Abbey Street asked her for ID. The post read: “[On Thursday] I went to Wigwam.

[I] got IDd on the way in [and] didn’t think anything of it.

My mate got the same but there was this guy harassing her as she came in the door.

“This was really upsetting so she said it to the bartender, and he was like ‘We don’t have anyone at the door tonight’, so he went out to speak to them and kicked them out.

“So basically, there were men, grown middle-aged men, out with one [other man]

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dressed as a bouncer solely to take advantage of women.”

Speaking to Dublin Gazette, a representative from Bodytonic, which owns Wigwam and several other Dublin venues, said that it will be taking immediate steps to ensure incidents such as these are prevented.

The spokesperson said: “We try to make Wigwam as comfortable and inclusive for everyone as we can, and as soon as this was pointed out to us we immediately set out to take steps to make sure that something like this doesn’t happen again.

“The men at the door in question definitely were not our staff. We can’t apologise enough to the girls, and we’ll be taking this incident very seriously.”

Following the initial tweet, other Twitter users said that they have encountered similar incidents at other bars, both in the city centre

Other Twitter users said that they have encountered similar incidents at other bars, both in the city centre and in the capital’s suburbs

and in the capital’s suburbs.

Another woman said that she went to the Wiley Fox on Eden Quay recently, where something similar happened to her and a group of friends.

Initially, she posted, the group laughed it off – until one of her friends realised that her full address was on her driver’s licence. “[This] happened to me and my friends before going into the Wiley Fox, and after we all gave our IDs the guys laughed and said they weren’t bouncers, and we were kind of laughing too until my friend realised that [they would] now know her full address from her driver’s license,” the post read.

A spokesperson for the Wiley Fox said: “We are very sorry to hear about this. It’s the first we’ve heard about it and have no record of this being reported to any member of staff. We will do our very best to find out more information.”

When contacted by Dublin Gazette, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “If people find themselves in any situation that they feel a crime has occurred, they should report it to their local garda station.

“All matters reported to An Garda Siochana are followed up accordingly and investigated if needed.”

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ALLEGED INCIDENT CONDEMNED

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Shock as ‘woman thrown into canal’ RACHEL D’ARCY

A COMMUNITY was left horrified over Easter weekend after a woman was allegedly thrown into Grand Canal Dock by a gang of young people.

The woman, who was carrying a handbag and camera bag at the time, was walking through the Grand Canal Dock area on Sunday when a group of young people allegedly picked her up at random and threw her into the water.

Bystanders shouted at the gang to put the woman down, and following the assault chastised the group.

It is believed that the woman – who was fully clothed at the time – emerged from the water unharmed but distraught.

Concern was raised over the fact that the woman may have been pregnant, or unable to swim, with no gardai present at the time of the alleged assault.

Locals have reported that this is a common

over the rails into the river and tried to chuck me over too. I held onto the rail for dear life as I’d have been killed from the fall as it was low tide... It took me many years to get over it.”

Susan wrote: “I have

occurrence in the area during the warmer months and have seen similar incidences happen to random individuals in the area over the years.

On social media, Rosemary wrote: “This is not a new thing. When I was about 12, I was jumped by half a dozen local lads on the walkway of the Dodder opposite the Aviva.

“They threw my bike

seen it happen loads of times, [including to] a poor chap on a bike last year. Getting worse and the police are never to be around at the time.”

When contacted by Dublin Gazette, An Garda Siochana said that no such incident had been reported, but for anyone who witnesses similar incidents to bring them to their attention.

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Go on, go on, go on, GO ON and support Focus Ireland ACTERSS Pauline McLynn was happy to join Focus Ireland’s chief executive Pat Dennigan to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together for the charity. There’s no better person than Pauline to ask people to go on, go on and support the fundraising event on the upcoming May Bank holiday weekend, which invites everyone to get together at anything from a barbecue to a movie night, or a coffee morning at work, to help fundraise and support Focus Ireland’s work to prevent family homelessness. See also FocusIreland.ie. Picture: Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography

MONTHS after the American doughnut craze hit Blanchardstown, it’s reported that Dublin city centre is next in line for its own Krispy Kreme store.

It’s believed that the chain are believed to be considering property in the capital, following the wild success of the Dublin 15 store when it opened last year.

The 24-hour store was such a success that many queued for hours to sample one of the delights at wild times of the day, before the opening hours were scaled back following complaints from locals.

The Sunday Business Post reported that commercial property sources for the massive chain are now eyeing up a store in the city centre.

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ANGER: LEO VARADKAR ECHOES WIDESPRESAD REVULSION AT GATHERING IN CITY CENTRE

Paramilitary-style march blasted by An Taoiseach A HARDLINE Republican group’s march through the streets of Dublin, just days after the murder of journalist Lyra McKee, has been described by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as “beneath contempt”.

Supporters of the group, Saoradh, marched through the capital last weekend dressed in paramilitary-style apparel.

The march came just a day after the group issued a statement claiming that a “Republican volunteer” was attempting to “defend people” from the PSNI, Northern Ireland’s police force, when McKee – a renowned journalist – was shot

and died in Derry last Thursday night.

On their website, the group said: “A Republican volunteer attempted to defend people from the PSNI/RUC. Tragically a young journalist, Lyra McKee, was killed accidentally.

“This outcome is heartbreaking and we extend our sincerest sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar condemned the marches by the group over Easter weekend, and said that the group “dishonoured” the rebels who battled for freedom in 1916, in a series of tweets

on Sunday night.

Mr Varadkar posted: “The actions by Saoradh in Dublin this weekend are beneath contempt.

People north and south are mourning the death of a brave campaigner and journalist, Lyra McKee. “On Sunday we marked the heroes of 1916 who put Ireland on the path to democracy.

“Others like Saoradh want to return Ireland to a violent and troubled past. We can never allow this to happen.

“Saoradh should apologise for their actions

Time’s almost up for student voters to get on the register

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WITH just one month left to go until the upcoming local and EU elections,a number of groups and associations are calling on students all across Dublin and the country to ensure that they’re registered to vote.

Pictured are Jack Deacon, deputy director, SpunOut.ie; Siona Cahill, USI president, and Ross Boyd, National Youth Council of Ireland Young Voices, at the USI Launch of the #GenerationVote campaign.

The campaign urges students to ensure their names are on the register of electors using the Supplementary Registration form, RFA2, with the hard deadline to register to vote in the European Parliament and local elections swiftly looming, on May 7.

Whatever your views are, exercise your democratic right and your voice will be heard, making sure that you’re on the register. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Hundreds protest against climate change A MAJOR climate change protest took place on O’Connell street last week, in the latest populist demonstration against global warming.

Held in support of the massive Extinction Rebellion protests that have been held across London in recent weeks, last Friday’s gathering saw hundreds of people take to one of the capital’s main thoroughfares at the beginning of the long Easter weekend.

Traffic was diverted away from O’Connell street as protesters marched from the GPO to O’Connell Bridge, where they then took part in a sit-down protest.

The protest, organised by the Irish leg of the Extinction Rebellion group, billed as a ‘worldwide movement’ in response to government inaction on climate change, went off peacefully in comparison to their British counterparts.

Addressing the crowd, a representative of Extinction Rebellion Ireland, Sue Breen, said: “We are not here to cause trouble or disrupt your day.

“We are here because the governments and corporations are handing a death sentence to our children and we refuse to be complicit. We will not stay silent.”

this weekend.

“The right to assemble and march was won by the women and men of 1916 who fought for freedom and the democracy we have today.

“This weekend [Saoradh] dishonoured their legacy and memory. It was an insult to the Irish people.”

In response to Saoradh’s march in Dublin and their statement, the public – as well as friends and family of Lyra McKee –hit back in their own protest, covering Saoradh’s HQ in Derry with several red handprints on Monday morning.

Fears part-demolition looms for The Big Tree RACHEL D’ARCY

THERE is some worry that The Big Tree former pub may face partial demolition after a structural report submitted by developers suggests a retention of the building could pose health and safety risks.

The Big Tree pub has been a landmark in the Drumcondra area for decades, originally having been built in the late 1890s and has since becoming renowned for GAA fans and Dubliners alike.

Last year, it was revealed that the pub would close to make way for the development of a new hotel, to be developed by the Dublin Loft Company.

However, in giving planning permission, it was stipulated that the original The Big Tree structure was to remain in place and incorporated into the new hotel.

Now, it is believed that the Dublin Loft Company are seeking permission to demolish all but the ground floor façade of the popular pub, rebuilding the rest of the structure.

In a structural assessment report submitted to Dublin City Council by Barrett Mahony consulting engineers, on behalf of the developers, the group say that works to retain the existing structure would be “extremely complex” with “numerous risks to health and safety”.

The report, which was initially submitted in February, reads: “Given the extremely dilapidated state of the building, both the temporary works and permanent works required to retain the existing structure and refurbish it for integration into the proposed new structure, would be extremely complex, with numerous risks to health

and safety.

“It is our recommendation that the front façade of the Big Tree Pub between ground and first floors be retained ... and that the remainder of the building be reconstructed.”

A letter lodged

by A n Ta i s c e against the demolition of any of the current Big Tree structure says that the organisation believes that “the proposal to reconstruct the existing facades does not justify demolition of the existing historic building”.

The letter to DCC from An Taisce reads:

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“Preservation of historic buildings within new development, where appropriate, has formed an established and integral part of regeneration of the historic inner city over the past couple of decades, and there is no good reason to depart from this approach [at the Big Tree site].”

It is understood that DCC have given Dublin Loft Company six months to provide a revised structural assessment report, establishing whether the existing building can be retained and for the specific structural defects that would make retaining the existing property impracticable.

The proposal to reconstruct the existing facades does not justify demolition of the existing historic building’

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PLANNING: LANDMARK FACING DEMOLITION FOR REDEVELOPMENT

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DIARY Creative activities and interests to the fore in a diverse range of things to do in Dublin this week

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE READY TO CELEBRATE 20M VISITORS GUINNESS Storehouse will be celebrating 20 million visitors crossing the threshold of the centre this weekend with a one-off special event.

Opening up for what they promise is “an after-hours tour like no other”, there will be a curated street-style menu featuring local ingredients, exciting musical collab performances and several thrilling surprises promised on the night.

The finest homegrown talent will be performing on the night, including a specially commissioned live set alongside the likes of Jack O’Rourke, Loah, Kormac, Stomptown Brass and more.

Tickets for the event are priced at €25, with a full bar available on the night. For further information, see the Guinness Storehouse Facebook page.

One of Dublin’s best-known bowling alleys, Leisureplex in Stillorgan, could soon be replaced by a significant amount of new homes

200 homes could rise at Leisureplex RACHEL D’ARCY and GARY IBBOTSON

AN APPLICATION has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala for the demolition of one of Dublin’s best-known bowling alleys, to make way for more than 200 apartments.

Leisureplex in Stillorgan is known as one of the capital’s first bowling alleys, attracting patrons from across the county for several years.

The site was purchased for €15m in 2016 by Kennedy Wilson investment funds, which also owns Stillorgan Shopping Centre, across the road from the bowling alley.

A planning application was

lodged in February with An Bord Pleanala, with ABP deciding on April 10 that the application requires further consideration or amendment before permission is granted.

Both local councillors and Stillorgan residents have said that the development of the site is “inevitable”, as there was a vision established in the Stillorgan Local Area Plan for the development of the bowling alley site.

Cllr John Kennedy (FG) said that building on the site was to be expected, given the level of investment Kennedy Wilson has put into the site.

He said: “It is important that development here is as sympathetic as possible to the concerns

of surrounding residents, particularly bearing in mind the very real access concerns raised by residents in St Laurence’s Park. “[With those in mind] Cllr Barry Saul [FG] and I met with residents and then with the council ahead of the most recent renewal of the Local Area Plan, to aim to mitigate the impact of future development at this location upon them as much as possible.”

Cllr Deirdre Donnelly (Ind) said that nobody in the area is against development, and that homes need to be built, but added that she hopes the scheme will not be “build to rent”, to allow local people access to the property ladder.

Cllr Donnelly said: “I’m not against development in general

and understand we need to build more homes.

“The Stillorgan area has an ageing population, many of whom would love to downsize but have nowhere to go. This site would be ideal if it weren’t for this new model of build to rent that appears to be Government-supported.

“The people who will suffer most are those in adjoining St Laurence’s Park. I felt it was only right therefore to object to the entire entrance and exit from this new development going through their estate when this proposal was first brought to my attention last year.”

Kennedy Wilson and Leisureplex had not responded to request for comment by the time of going to press.

Tributes paid to late ‘irreplacable’ face of Whelan’s RACHEL D’ARCY

TRIBUTES have flooded in for the ‘keeper of the gate’ of Whelan’s, Joe Nicholson, who passed away last week.

Joe was recognised by many as the face of Whelans, as he often manned the box office of the iconic Wicklow Street venue.

Many tributes remarked on how the popular gentleman was regarded as a friendly face, and a true supporter of music.

He passed away following a short illness on April 17, with his funeral held on April 20 in

Harold’s Cross.

Social media was flooded with condolences from many prominent names on the Irish cultural scene, including Dublin band Villagers, comedian Alison Spittle and singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow.

Taking to Twitter, Villagers wrote: “When I first started playing shows in Whelans with The Immediate, Joe took me aside one night and said, ‘Hey, you guys have got something!

I wasn’t sure at first but I really think you’re ok!’

“I’m paraphrasing, but the point being that I

got the feeling that he wasn’t a man of empty platitudes and for that reason his moderate enthusiasm for our music was all the more meaningful to me.

“Later on, when we sold out Whelans, he came up to me and said: ‘Better this time ... I knew you guys had something’. Rest well, Joe; thanks for the realness and the kindness.”

Whelan’s promoter, Dave Allen, said that Joe was irreplaceable, having worked at the cult venue since the 1990s.

Joe is survived by his wife, Theresa, two daughters and three grandchildren.

LEARN ALL ABOUT THE SYNERGY BETWEEN WHISKEY AND TEA BUSHMILLS Irish Whiskey’s #BlackBushStories campaign will make a return this year, announcing a collaboration with specialist tea makers, Suki Tea. Co-founder of the Irish tea company, Oscar Woolley, will join Bushmills to host a series of whiskey- and tea-blending masterclass events.

Black Bush Blended will take place at Drury Buildings in Dublin on April 30 and May 1, offering whiskey lovers an opportunity to learn about the synergy between the arts of blending whiskey and tea.

Guests will take part in an educational tasting session on some of Bushmills’ whiskeys, before hearing Oscar’s story on how he turned a love of tea into a career.

Attendees will then enjoy a tea-tasting session and finish the night creating their own personalised tea blends. Specially created Black Bush drinks, including a tea-based cocktail, will also be served throughout the event.

To register for Black Bush Blended, see blackbushstories.com.

JOIN IN THE SCI-FI FUN WITH A SCREENING OF STAR WARS FILMS FOR all fans of Star Wars, this one is for you. The Sugar Club on Leeson Street will be hosting a marathon showing of the original, classic trilogy this weekend, getting started at 2pm with the original Star Wars (AKA Episode IV: A New Hope).

At 5pm, Star Wars fans can get excited for the next instalment as Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is shown in the luxurious surrounds of the cult venue.

For the first two movies, minors under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Things will then wrap up with a showing of Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi on show in an epic conclusion to the saga, with minors under 15 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For further information, and to buy tickets, see sugarclubtickets.com.

Celebrate the birth of the Star Wars phenomenon with a showing of the original three classic films

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

AJ Pritchard with Maureen Kavanagh, from Donaghmede

Nicki Howard with Tom Breheny, Orla Maher, Eoin Maher and Daniel Brehenyn.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

War Horse takes to the Dublin stage W AR Horse has galloped back to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for a two-week run. The red carpet was rolled for the opening night last week. Guests spotted on the red carpet incuded Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick, Dr Ciara Kelly, Venetia Quick,Oliver Callan,Rob Kenny, Rte’s Aonghus McAnally and Q102’s Liam Coburn.

Nicole Doherty and Kate Curtis

The Voice UK star Eva Campbell, Big Foot and Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Strictly star in Donaghmede for opening

Lily Walsh,Eunice McMenamin and Martha Walsh

Denise Curtin and Grainne O’Carroll

S Fans

TRICTLY professional’s AJ Pritchard was in Donaghmede Shopping Centre last week to open the new Virgin Media Store. At the event the star revealed he is proud of his Irish heritage. Pritchard enjoyed his time in Dublin as he revealed his Irish grandmother ensures he relishing any chance to come to Ireland. “I have a red headed Irish grandmother and I consider myself to be an eighth Irish thanks to her,” Pritchard said.

Laoise Downes, Ruth O’Connor and Venetia Quick

Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard joins in the fun at the opening

Rachel Roussel Tyson, Amelia Anderson and Jack Bull

Dr Ciara Kelly, Gina Megahaety and Aoife Saunders

Eddie Rowley and Trish Rowley

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Karen Keoghan and Chanel Kenney

Fiona Bolger and Lesley Ann Dunne

Olan McGowan and Roisin O’Hea Gabrielle and Clodagh Cogley. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Jackie Carroll and Risteárd Cooper

Star studded lunch

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HE Intercontinental Hotel was the venue for the annual charity lunch in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. 440 guests enjoyed a fantastic afternoon and raised over 60,000 euro for Spinal Injuries Irelands peer-to-peer and family support services.

Elizabeth Burke, Caitriona Ryan and Fiona McGoran

Melanie Morris and Paula McLoughlin

Alan, Matthew and Cathy McGrath

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

Kicking off a new style wave At his new website, www.notforastro.com, Ryan McTernan (top left) explores a new way of looking at and celebrating life in the capital, as well as celebrating football’s fashionable side

Oridginally from Wicklow,Ryan McTernan has made it his mission to celebrate Dubliners’ love of fashion and football MY FIRST real connection to Dublin was when I started college in IADT Dun Laoghaire in 2011.

I was studying English, Media and Cultural Studies, and it was my first real exposure to the capital and the vibrancy I never knew it had; which was amplified, given it was an art college!

I was commuting from Wicklow for the first year, and then lived in Bray for the three remaining years, then in 2016 I moved to Blackrock.

I’ve pretty much been in Dublin for the past nine years in some capacity so it’s a second home, but no Wicklow.

I’ve always loved the vast scenery Dublin offers. From Killiney Hill to Dun Laoghaire pier, as well as the rugged graffiti of the inner city and architecture, it always feels like you’re just a turn off a road into something different.

I just launched [the website] Not For Astro, www.notforastro.com, [which focuses on football, fashion and photography] so that was a huge personal achievement.

In general, I just want to have fun with it and enjoy taking pictures.

I’ve written a lot about football in the past, and I wanted to get back into creating something I loved.

It’s grown from the original idea of just football shirts, as now I want to capture the Irish football scene in all its glory.

Dublin has so much diversity, it’s hard not to get inspired. The people are so intriguing, that when-ever I’ve taken my camera to Dalymount Park or Richmond Park, there’s always something hap-pening.

The League of Ireland Chronicles is focussed on attempting to capture some of the magic of being at a football match on a Friday evening.

It’s a long-term project, and hopefully it drives more people to visit their local football team and get involved because it’s such a wonderful thing to be a part of.

I know people might give stick about supporting either local teams and non-local – primarily English – teams, but football is still a huge part of Dublin’s culture.

Fashion-wise, I think Dubliners generally have it sussed. You can see it in things like athletic stores [becoming popular], athleisure wear becoming a central part of youth culture again.

Mind you, I still see fellow boggers like myself wearing brown work shoes with their local GAA team’s training top. Bit of work to do yet!

I want to showcase football shirts as everyday fashion items; not something you throw on heading to the gym or the pub for a game.

I’ve always loved football kits since I was a kid, and I still appreciate the colours and designs so many jerseys have.

There’s a huge love of football shirts online, and I’ve had messages saying people love what we’re doing, and that they’ve got ideas from the content to wear jerseys on their own.

There isn’t any other sport that captures my heart like football does.

I’d like to think that life will take me outside of Ireland for some time, and if that happens, I’ll explore the football scene of that city or country.

Until then, it’s trips to Phibsborough for a scalding cup of tea and a Twix!

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RUN FOR A LIFE

PICTURED at the launch of Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run was dialysis patient Sam Kinahan (age 4) from Baldoyle, Dublin 13 with his parents Ivan and Chloe and sister Ali (age 8).

Sam stepped out with his family the day before his 5th birthday for a photocall to encourage the public to take part in the Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run which will take place at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 at 2pm on Saturday 25th May. To register please visit www.runforalife.ie Picture: Conor McCabe Photography

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Pesky piranhas might have killed some Doncaster ducks

THE bodies of two piranhas found dead in Yorkshire have been taken for testing, suspected to have caused a sudden decline in ducks and fish in the area.

Locals in Edlington, near Doncaster, believe the discovery of the two deadly fish in Martinwells Lake could have been responsible for a reduction in the amount of ducks in the popular walking spot.

However, fish experts have said it would be virtually impossible for the piranhas to have lived in the lake due to the chilly Yorkshire temperatures.

The deadly fish are native to South America, rather than the colder temperatures usually found in the north of England.

The lake, which is also known as Brick Pond, is owned

by Doncaster Council, with a representative for the local authority saying they believe the fishes were pets that were placed in the lake, something that they discourage people from doing.

Picture Editor: Aisling Conway aconway@dublingazette.com

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

Maggie is a beautiful and bright nineyear-old female Labrador Cross looking for a calm and understanding home to call her own.

She can find the world to be quite scary, so she will need some help to grow her confidence, but once Maggie gets to know you, she will lavish you with love.

Maggie would love a home in a quiet area with a loving family to show her that she doesn’t need to be scared any more.

Despite her fears, Maggie is a very brave dog that just needs time to build up her confidence. She loves nothing more than belly rubs and chasing tennis balls.

If you have room in your heart and home for Maggie 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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D QUIRKY THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

Mystery Mash in Mississippi

RUSSIAN scientists have revealed that they have been able to extract liquid blood from a 42,000-year-old fossil found in Siberian permafrost.

Seven months ago, researchers uncovered the ancient foal found perfectly preserved in the Siberian wilderness – so much so that they could explore the animal’s internal organs, finding similarly pristine conditions.

The scientists intend on using the blood they extracted to try to clone the extinct species back into existence.

DOZENS of bowls of mashed potatoes are being left in a neighbourhood in Mississippi.

The starchy mystery started in recent weeks in the area of Belhaven, near Jackson in the US state, with bowls of the dinnertime favourite being left on cars, porches and more.

One resident, Jordan Lewis, discovered a bowl of mashed potato placed on her car two weeks ago and posted a quizzical status to Facebook.

“I’ve seen a lot of weird things since moving to Jackson but walking out to my car this morning to find a bowl of what I THINK was potato salad on my windshield definitely ranks in the top 5,” she posted.

Several of her neighbours then commented on the post to say they too found mystery mash in various places on their property, with no explanation.

Residents aren’t believed to have contacted police in the area over the clandestine veg in the area, but there is a fear amongst some locals that the potatoes were laced with poison, with the intention to kill animals.

Others think that it may be a harmless prank, played by members of a local university.

“This neighborhood does a lot of quirky things,” Lewis told a local news station. “We decorate road signs, we put Christmas trees in our potholes, so it’s not surprising at all.

That’s why I love this neighborhood, because they do so many strange things. But it’s definitely one of the weirdest things I’ve seen since living in Jackson.”

Tourists might pay to visit crookedest street in the world PLANNING a trip to San Francisco soon?

You soon might have to pay to visit one of it’s most famous streets.

Widely regarded as the ‘crooked street’, Lombard Street has become the focal point of thousands of holiday snaps, videos and more.

However, local residents have lodged complaints that because of it’s popularity with tourists, the neighbourhood street has become

more like a crowded amusement park.

At the height of the tourist season, up to 6,000 people visit the street a day.

In a bid to keep both locals and tourists happy, city officials have announced a bill that would allow for a toll and reservation system to be installed to reduce crowds.

A fee to use the road could be as much as $10, which would be used to pay for increased police patrols in the area, tourism

ambassadors, the reservations system and traffic control officers.

The city needs approval from the state to charge people to use a public road, but it would ultimately be up to officials in San Francisco to determine what to charge and how to use the funding.

Don’t fret if you’re heading to the golden coast just yet, though, as the toll system isn’t expected to be in place before 2020.

BITS & BOBS TOP TWEETS

Easter just feels like Ordinary Level Christmas. @weekndatfernies

As a woman, I want pictures of Spider Man but would be seen as “too emotional” if I banged my fists on my desk and demanded them @HanaCarpenter

My kid is gaming with friends so I brought him a snack and he says, “Thanks, Love you” then laughter erupts on the headset and he goes, “What? You don’t love your mothers?

I’m sad for you.” So if you need me I’ll just be over here sobbing into my World’s Best Mom ribbon. @ashleymcnamara

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICK WEEK OF THE

APRIL 29 (MONDAY, AND ALSO APRIL 30, TUESDAY) Take That @ 3Arena, €70+ A good boy band never dies, and Take That, like them or not, are a damn fine boy band.

Okay, so they’re mayyyyyybeeeee not quite the big brand that they once were – but who has a better back catalogue that everyone from taxi drivers to your granny knows off by heart? For a guilty pleasure, nab yourself a ticket for either night and treat yourself (or your taxi driver, or your granny) to some of the catchiest choons from recent years.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE Rick Astley @ 3Arena Rick’s gonna roll into town as support for Take That (above), bringing his own smooth pop skills to bear. While Rick may be remembered for these days for his unlikely ‘Rickrolling’ fame on the internet (where people follow an unlikely link to something – only for his classic hit song, Never Gonna Give You Up, to play instead), he has plenty of other tracks to delight in his Take That support gig.

APRIL 25 (THURSDAY)

Galway Street Club @ Whelan’s, €10 Bowling For Soup @ The Academy, SOLD OUT Fun-loving American pop punks drop in on Dublin for a dose of teenage angst, guitar swinging and comedy rock on themes such as love and messing up life.

The Rileys @ The Sugar Club, €28 Josh Gray @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €13

APRIL 26 (FRIDAY)

True Tides @ Whelan’s, €17 Rachael Yamagata @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €17 Black Sheep @ The Sugar Club, €20

APRIL 27 (SATURDAY)

The Fureys @ Vicar Street, €31 Ruthanne @ Whelan’s, €15 PAJ @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €12

APRIL 28 (SUNDAY)

Token @ The Academy Green Room, SOLD OUT

APRIL 29 (MONDAY)

Richard Ashcroft @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Pablo Vittar @ The Academy, €34

APRIL 30 (TUESDAY)

Take That @ 3Arena, €70+ Catfish and the Bottlemen @ Olympia Theatre, SOLD OUT Josh Rouse @ Whelan’s, €25 Con Murphy @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10

MAY 1 (WEDNESDAY)

Sticky Fingers @ The Academy, €21 Declan Greene @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €10 De Temps Atan @ Sugar Club, €10

Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter Davie Furey; (right) his new single, Fire and Gold

Unique Furey in focus FLYING under the radar for much of a career that’s grown from pub shows to international tours, Davie Furey’s brand of distinctly Irish folk-rock has led to an extremely hectic lifestyle.

The man from Meath believes in telling stories through his music, taking a leaf from the likes of Bob Dylan and Billy Bragg, and winning fans such as Christy Moore and Luka Bloom.

He’s toured the US, Germany and Holland in recent months, and his new single, Fire and Gold, shot to the top of the Irish rock charts in early April.

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“For an independent release, it’s a good run,” Furey says. “I find you build up really quickly, in a good way or a bad way.

“Radio is still king,” he says, as a veteran of countless in-studio sessions.

“I know a lot of people do Spotify and streaming services and stuff. Spotify has a ripple effect and gets people coming from gigs, but radio is the big thing for me.

“You can see the figures go up with it. It’s not very romantic to say it, but you’re running your own business doing this, and you have to learn quickly.”

Furey has a long history with those pub cover gigs, but these days he’s far more focused on his own work.

“I love singing other people’s songs as well, though I haven’t recorded any. I play a lot of cover shows, and I’d draw a distinction between my shows and cover gigs.

“One is my sound, the other is a cover set with no set list and me just going

for three hours.

“I tend to play long gigs.

That buzz with music, that thing that pulls you on, I just can’t get that anywhere else.

“The album is written,” he says of future plans.

“The singles will be on the new album, which is driven by the electric, and different sounds, drawn from bands like The War On Drugs.

“I worked with Susan O’Neil and Darren Holden from The High Kings, which was great.

“People come in and shift things to the left of the right a little bit for me,

they influence my sound.

“You don’t get that so much as a solo artist, and I really enjoy it. It’s the best of both worlds, I don’t have to tour with them all year, but we get to work together.

“For the album tours, I’ll be doing some bigger shows, and changing the setlist every night. I don’t like it to be predictable.

“Going number-one is important. It’s important that it’s viewed as being fairly good.”

Fire and Gold is out now.

See the full-length article on our website at www.dublingazette.com

TECHALITTLELOOK...

Concerns over Samsung’s new folding phone’s durability AT THE time of writing, there was a flurry of interest in Samsung’s expensive new folding phone, the Galazy Fold, with reports that the $1,800 phone was failing.

Heavily marketed as the phone with a unfolding screen, thus giving it a big screen that’s not far off being a tablet, there were concerns from many about the durability of the Fold.

However, apart from testers’ phone failures for a variety of reasons, the biggest failures widely reported from people peeling off what was assumed to be just a protective layer of plastic (commonly found in place on any new phone), which turned out to be a crucial component for the Fold’s everyday use. Oops.

With a variety of online social media posts showing that the central folding hinge was intact – but one of the unfolding screens had failed – it’s an unwelcome bit of PR ahead of the phone’s shipping. In fact, at the time of writing, Samsung have just cancelled the Fold’s imminent launch to look into the issues.

Here’s hoping that such initial issues can be easily resolved, and that the Fold isn’t itself quietly folded by Samsung..

EXCLUSIVE! DAYS GONE SHANE DILLON

ONE of 2019’s biggest games, the keenly-awaited Days Gone, releases tomorrow (Friday, April 26) only on the PS4 – and

my full review will be online tomorrow morning at DublinGazette.com.

I’ve had a review copy for two weeks, and you can read my detailed but spoiler-free review, using

my own screenshots.

But is the game about bikers and survivors up in the woods after a zombielike apocalypse any good?

Well, [EMBARGOED]!

See my full review online...

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Gripping new documentary on The Troubles

Romance, friendship lead some to tension

THERE’S romance in the air as an obvious attraction forms between Zak and one of the village’s lovely ladies, leaving Tommy slightly worried about it all.

Zak strikes up a friendship with his love interest Charlotte, ignoring Tommy’s advice to stay away from her, but things come to a blow later in the week when Decco catches Zak in the act, leading to dire consequences for the rebel.

Melanie has become determined to stop the rezoning of the park, but rubbishes Tessa’s idea of a celebrity endorsement to save it.

Tessa lashes out at her, leading to Melanie leading to a clash and tensions at a committee meeting to save the park.

Ray is left reeling when Leo realises that he left his phone somewhere he shouldn’t have, leading to the pair hatching a plan to get Leo’s phone back without causing suspicion.

Darragh warns Anto not to tell Sharon the reason he got the job at The Station, but Sharon is suspicious when Carol alludes to helping.

When Eoghan tells Cristiano he’s home alone, Cristiano insists he come to dinner after accidentally injuring him earlier in the week.

Charlotte and Zak

“REMASTERED – The Miami Showband Massacre” now showing on Netflix is a disturbing account of one of the many atrocities of the Troubles.

The powerful documentary is a tribute to the work of one man, Stephen Travers, who has fought to keep the case alive and uncover the truth behind the lies.

In the mid 70’s Stephen was the 24-year-old bass player with the massively popular Miami Showband, one of Ireland’s biggest bands at the time.

For Irish people of a certain age July 31, 1975 was the day the music died.

Heading back to Dublin after a gig in Banbridge, Stephen and

his band mates were stopped by a fake checkpoint seven miles north of Newry at 2.30 am on that fateful morning.

Men in Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) uniforms ordered the band to get out of their van and line up. Stephen noticed a man with a British accent who appeared to be in charge.

He also noticed two men at the back of the band’s open van and, fearing they might damage his guitar, broke from the line-up to warn them but was shoved back into position.

Suddenly, there was an explosion from the back of the van, and everyone in its vicinity was blown in all directions while two

of the “checkpoint” patrol members were blown to bits.

According to Travers, the surviving members of the patrol were then determined to kill all the band members to destroy evidence.

Singer Fran O’Toole, who was lying on the ground, was shot 22 times in the face.

Guitarist Tony Geraghty was shot four times in the back while trumpet player Brian McCoy was shot nine times.

Remarkably, Travers and Des McAlea survived. Travers pretended he was dead, while McAlea managed to run across the fields.

Travers later recalled someone

saying: “Come on, those bastards are dead. I got them with dumdums.”

Travers and McAlea were able to identify two of their attackers in court, both were UVF members also serving in the UDR, and subsequently given life sentences.

But their reports of the British soldier who was there was never investigated. The shocking murders of the three innocent musicians horrified the public.

The Netflix documentary follows Travers on his search for the truth as he tries to uncover evidence of British Government collusion in the murders.

Fred Holroyd and Colin Wal-

lace, two former British intelligence officers who also appear in the documentary, speak of their suspicions of collusion.

Travers is now pursuing a court case against the Ministry of Defence.

In 2017, Belfast’s High Court ordered police and the Ministry of Defence to release more documents relating to the Miami Showband murders.

Travers says the documentary will give a powerful boost to his quest for the truth.

“I want to show that we can learn from history,” he tells viewers. And I want to remind people that we are not going away anywhere in our search for justice.”

CINEMA | BE CAREFUL WHO YOU MEET

It’s not great, but Greta will pass the time

SHANE DILLON

WHILE the cinema chains clear the deck before the imminent arrival of the latest Avengers juggernaut, there’s a brief window of opportunity for much smaller films to nab some punters before they’re largely ignored for the next month or so.

One such film is director Neil Jordan’s latest, the rather unhinged Greta (Cert 15A, 99 mins), which eventually goes off the rails as much as its eponymous main character.

A lonely young woman in New York, Frances (Chloe Grace Moretz), finds an expensive handbag on the subway with the owner’s address inside.

Being an honest person, Frances brings the bag back to its owner, Greta (Isabelle Huppert), a nice, lonely widow whose daughter is away in France.

Cue a growing friendship, and – as seen in the

trailers – the discovery of a whole load of identical expensive bags; lures, in other words, for Greta to pull people towards her.

As the trailers also reveal, the mild-mannered piano teacher is actually nuttier than a bag of peanuts, with unnerved Frances the new target of an increasingly unhinged Greta.

Other characters, such as Frances’s roomie, Erica (Maika Monroe) get drawn into things, as she and Frances’s dad tell her to ignore Greta.

That’s easier said than done, however, as a determined Greta is as good at stalking as she is at piano teaching, and she won’t be ignored by her new young friend/target of her obsession...

That’s a little more detail than I’d normally go into with a review, as I dislike spoilers or revealing major twists.

However, as Greta’s

trailers throw practically everything but the ending credits into the mix, giving away more of the plot than usual (or advisable, arguably), it’s no surprise that I followed suit.

Grace Moretz is her usual likeable, doe-eyed self, and despite her explosively violent, foul-mouthed debut as Hit Girl in Kick Ass, she can play these sweet, nice characters in her sleep.

However, the star is, of course, Huppert, who’s stuck with playing Ze Crazy Foreigner, but at least gets to flex some acting muscle and variation with her character, fleshing Greta out as a resolutely driven person.

Ultimately, it’s very much a ‘Ronseal’ film: Jordan’s latest delivers exactly what the trailers promise, as a B-movie with a vengeful lead, which may suit those looking to avoid Avengers instead.

Verdict: 6/10

Greta’s (Isabelle Huppert) friendship with Frances (Chloe Grace Moretz) goes from sweet and fun to obsessive and creepy

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FARE REVIEW | THE LOCKSIDE BAR/SOCIAL AT THE CLAYTON HOTEL

Canal-side eaterie should make waves GARY IBBOTSON

THE recently opened Lockside Bar/Social at The Clayton Hotel on Charlemont Street is, in fairness, just as advertised.

“Chic and stylish eatery,” the website reads.

“Boasting this distinctively bustling bar, in an area that is all about atmosphere, a meeting point, a place to relax and be sociable.”

It wasn’t exactly bustling when my colleague and I arrived on a Friday evening, but with a large party chatting and laughing away in the back room, atmosphere was not lacking.

The space is clean and stylish with contemporary decor and retro 1960s-esque leather shell chairs.

Thankfully, music volume is kept to a minimum.

Large, wall-height windows allow for ample natural light and views of the walkway running parallel to the Grand Canal.

Some tasty fare from the Lockside Bar/Social at The Clayton Hotel, Charlemont St

It’s a rather calm and relaxing place to be, meanderingly watching people bustle up and down the canal as the sun sets over the city.

The bar offers only five cocktails, which were priced slightly over the Dublin city average of about €9/€10, at €13 a pop.

My colleague’s Solero tasted, well, like a Solero ice-cream. Citrus and vanilla, sweet and tangy, it was a smooth and easydrinking cocktail that would accompany a cream-based dessert perfectly.

A slightly better-suited

starter cocktail was the Old Fashioned Twist; a play on the classic Old Fashioned, but made with rum instead of whiskey, the cocktail was herbal and slightly sweet with a mellow alcohol after-taste.

Seasoned, battered cauliflower with pomegranate and masala aioli was the starter of choice.

Crispy and crunchy, the batter was well seasoned but not overly spicy, allowing the palette to recleanse before the main course.

Helping ourselves to the last of our cocktails while waiting for the mains, business began to pick up.

Hotel guests and evening loungers started to emerge from their rooms and tourist duties and by 8pm, The Lockside began to adopt the feel of a natural restaurant, rather than a bar that also serves food.

Main meal After a short wait, our main meal arrived. My colleague’s Black Angus Burger was as expected – a tasty piece of meat with all of the classic trimmings.

Any restaurant worth their salt should be able to rustle up a decent burger so, thankfully, the Lockside Bar/Social didn’t disappoint.

Unusually, the server never asked how I like my sirloin steak – a policy or mistake, I do not know.

However, it arrived perfectly cooked to raremedium-rare and simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

Now, I for one enjoy a good steak and chunky chips. However, the patatas bravas served with the steak were small in size and offered little to overall enjoyability of the meal.

They were missing something, but something I can’t quite put my finger on.

The shallot puree, mushroom tapenade, however, were the perfect accompaniment and complemented the meat perfectly.

After a couple of glasses of wine and truly delicious apricot cheesecake, we were unquestionably satisfied. The Lockside Bar/Social tows the line between up-market eatery and casual bar, but it does so admirably.

In an excellent location with good food and great staff, the restaurant/bar/ social (whatever you want to call it) is an excellent destination to dine in.

A cosy bar, but Guinness

lacked a certain something

A SMALL, old-skool bar and lounge located at No 1, Ballyroan Road in Rathfarnham, the Blue Haven is worth pulling into for a pint.

The small, cosy front bar is something I’d love to replicate in my own home. The patrons are as friendly as they come – all locals loyal to the Blue, complete with the customary stare you get when you first walk in.

The usual bonus ball and golf society sign-up sheets dot the timber bar; there’s a real sense of community here.

The pint was good, plenty of cream and volume, but there was a bit of flatness to the taste and a lack of flavour. A good pint, but missing that certain something for a higher rating.

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Talbot Hotel Stillorgan wins top Leinster award

THERE were smiles and celebrations all round for the team of the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan following last week’s Irish Hotel Awards.

They emerged from the glamorous event with the status of Leinster’s Business & Conference Hotel of the year under their belt. The awards ceremony, a yearly event that showcases the standout hotel venues and teams across the country, took place at the exclusive Galmont Hotel and Spa in Galway.

The Dublin-based hotel joined two of its sister properties under The Talbot Collection umbrella – Oriel House Hotel, Cork and Talbot Wexford – as they were awarded for their outstanding contribution to the industry.

Pictured are Talbot Hotel Stillorgan’s general manager Daragh O’ Neill, and Sales & Marketing Manager Michelle Campion.

McDonald’s serves up 13 new jobs at Mary St

MCDONALD’S Ireland has reopened its Mary Street restaurant following a major refurbishment. The investment of €650,000 will create an additional 13 jobs for the city centre establishment.

The Mary Street restaurant is operated by franchisee Sean Quirke and employs more than 45 people, with the refurbishment to see employment at the restaurant go up to 58 people.

The revamped outlet will now feature a host of new digital facilities, including table service, an in-door kids digital play table with Samsung Galaxy tablets, and touch screen self-order kiosks.

McDonald’s Mary Street will operate from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week and offers a McDelivery service.

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Opel’s Combo Life has it all for a family-friendly car DECLAN GLYNN

WHETHER you are looking for flexibility, spaciousness, cutting-edge technology, luxurious perks, or innovative safety features, the new Opel Combo Life has it all.

Available with five or seven seats, the new Combo Life – with its countless clever storage solutions and smart safety features – is designed to meet the every need of the modern-day family.

The new Opel Combo Life is available in a standard, or extra large (XL) wheelbase, and is capable of towing a braked trailer weight of between 1,150kg and 1,500kg, depending on the model chosen.

The only specification level available is entitled Energy, and comes very generously equipped in terms of on-baord technology, safety, security and convenience features.

A comprehensive options list allows each customer to spec ify their Opel Combo Life to their own personal taste, with extras such as roof rails (€275), advanced park assist (€985), towbar (€650), a full-length panoramic glass roof (€1,250), and a €250 allweather pack (Intelligrip system with all-weather tyres and five driving modes – ESP on, ESP off, Mud, Snow and Sand) available.

The engine line-up in the new Opel Combo Life consists of a 3-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol unit with 109bhp and a six-speed manual gearbox, or a 4-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit producing either 99bhp and 250Nm, or 128bhp and 300Nm of torque.

The lower-powered version gets a five-speed gearbox, while the high-

er-powered unit comes with a six-speed manual, but it can also be ordered with an eight-speed automatic.

My review car was a new Opel Combo Life Energy 1.5-litre Turbo Diesel (100PS) sevenseat, finished in stylish Moonstone Grey metallic paint.

S t a n d a rd fe a t u re s include a digital radio with six speakers, 8” touchscreen infotainment system, Smartphone projection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, 16” alloy wheels, auto wipers, electric door mirrors, front fog lights and automatic high beam assist.

Other features Other features include nearside and offside sliding side access doors with opening windows, air conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, cruise control with speed limiter, speed sign recognition, forward collision alert, daytime running lights, lane keep assist with lane departure warning.

There’s even more, such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, driver drowsiness system, side blind spot alert, automatic lighting control, ESP with traction control, and front and rear parking sensors.

The two rear-most sliding seats can be easily removed, while the middle row seats (all individual, with three ISOFIX anchorage points) can be

Nissan Leaf sparks great interest in choosing EVs THE Nissan LEAF is Ireland’s best-selling electric vehicle and the undisputed leader in its segment with 532 new car buyers making it their car of choice during the first three months of the 191 sales period.

The result underlines a huge surge in demand for the Nissan LEAF at a time when the number of electric car registrations in Ireland this year have already surpassed the total number of EVs registered for the whole of 2018.

Nissan has now sold four times as many Nissan LEAF cars as it did during the same sales period last year, with sales increasing from 105 units to 532 units year-on-year to account for a staggering 406% increase in sales.

The popularity of the Nissan LEAF is also underscored by the fact that is now the best-selling electric vehicle across 16 counties here.

folded flat in seconds.

The engine in my review car is capable of completing the 0-100km/ h sprint in 13.1-seconds, consumes as little as 4.0-litres of diesel for every 100kms driven on an extra-urban driving cycle, and can reach a top speed of 172kmph.

Thanks to standard Start/Stop technology, annual road tax is just

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1) Practical and spacious MPV 2) Two wheelbase options 3) Petrol or diesel engines 4) Manual or automatic 5) Priced from just €21,800

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€200, making the new Opel Combo Life a pleasurable financial proposition.

With boot space ranging from 597-litres to 2,126-litres (2,700-litres in the XL model), it is certainly one of the most practical cars on the market too.

Precision On the road, the new Opel Combo Life steers with precision, tackles bends in the road with confidence, and possesses great ability in smoothing out road imperfections along the way.

The Combo Life is very easy to live with on a

launched new 62kWh Nissan LEAF is certain to attract even more attention from consumers with the new model delivering up to 385 kilometres of zero-emissions-driving on a single charge.

The success of the Nissan LEAF mirrors the sales trajectory and success of the Nissan

A spacious and versatile cabin are just part of the attractive features of the impressive Combo Life

daily basis, thanks to its car-like driving characteristics, while the large glass area provides excellent visibility.

Prices for the new Opel Combo Life start at just €21,800 (on the road) for the 1.2-litre, petrol-

engine five-seat car.

Overall, the Combo Life’s sleekly confident looks, premium interior design, smart innovations and outright practicality make it the ideal travel companion for up to seven people.

Qashqai as Ireland’s best-selling cross-over of all time, having sold more than 50,000 units since its launch just over 10 years ago.

The Nissan Qashqai sales success continues, with 2,460 new buyers making it their car of choice in Q1, 2019.

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE: BOXING: EAST Wall’s Jake Hanney lost a controversial decision last month on his long-awaited return to the ring - and he wants a rematch and revenge.

But, first, he will waste no time and return to the ring next month. It has recently been confirmed that the 29-year-old will feature on the Boxing Ireland Promotions ‘Celtic Clash 8’

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS LADIES FOOTBALL | DUBLIN DETHRONED AS CORK ADVANCE

Heartbreak for Dubs in ET LIDL DIVISION 1 LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL Cork Dublin (AFTER EXTRA-TIME) sport@dublingazette.com

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DUBLIN Ladies Footballers suffered extra-time heartbreak, as they relinquished their Division 1 League crown, first annexed last May, in a brave battle against Cork at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Sunday.

In an absorbing game that went from end-to-end and lasted for over 86 minutes, Cork had just enough to secure their second win in as many games over their arch rivals.

Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald held Doireann O’Sullivan, Eimear Scally and Saoirse Noonan in reserve, while Dublin had to do without the injured Sinead Goldrick.

But it was Orla Finn who shone in the opening half and she scored six frees to move her side into contention before Melissa Duggan blasted a goal.

Finn pointed from a free first and then the reigning TG4 All-Ireland

and league champions got up and running, and their first score was goal when Niamh McEvoy finished Noelle Healy’s pass low to the net in the fourth minute.

Finn hit back with a couple of frees either side of Sinéad Aherne’s first point from a free, and two more Finn frees had Cork back in front by the 22nd minute.

Aherne doubled her tally and then in the 26th minute she scored the second Dublin goal. McEvoy was through when she was brought down by Eimear Kiely. Aherne kept her cool and converted the penalty into the bottom right corner of Martina O’Brien’s goal.

Finn reduced the arrears again, and in the 31st minute Duggan struck for a crucial score. Ciara O’Sullivan delivered the killer hand pass and the St Colum’s ace hit the net. Aherne scored just before halftime and the sides were level 2-3 to 1-6 at the break.

Healy scored first on the resumption and Cork took control with four points in a row. Niamh Cotter point-

Dublin’s Lauren Magee looks ahead during Sunday’s Lidl NFL Division 1 semi-final at Nowlan Park.

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edthe last of those four scores and Cork led by 1-10 to 2-4, only for Dublin to charge back with points from Lauren Magee, McEvoy and Siobhán Killeen.

The teams were level and points from Orlagh Farmer and Ciara O’Sullivan looked to have secured the win. However, McEvoy and a wonderful Nicole Owens point brought the game to extra-time.

Owens was awarded a yellow card before the end while Aine O’Sullivan

picked up a straight red card for dissent immediately after she was shown a yellow card for a similar offence.

Dublin held a narrow 2-13 to 1-15 lead at half-time in extra-time.

Aherne scored just before the break, but a couple of Finn frees had Cork back in charge in the second half.

Duggan put Cork 1-18 to 2-13 in front with a driving score and Dublin couldn’t peg them back on this occasion.

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LUCAN SARSFIELDS BALLYMUN KICKHAMS WITH it WELL done being to a the bank Junior holiday A la weekend and very little on pitch activity, it’s a quiet set of notes this week.

The main event being the return of championship football this week. Our seniors play in Balgriffin on Thursday night (25th) at 7:30pm against Sylvesters in a must win game. Our inters start their campaign on Saturday (27th) at 6pm in Pc Ciceam against Cuala.

Our junior A team play against Kilmacud on Sunday (28th) at 11am while our junior B team play Crumlin in Pearse pk at 3pm on Sunday also.

As always, we urge you to try support our boys!

Huge congratulations to Gerry Seaver and all his coaches on a superbly run Easter camp. Over 170 children had fun, learned and practiced skills and most importantly smiled from start to finish. We look forward to the nursery returning on Saturday week (May bank holiday weekend) usual times and venues. All details here: WEBSITE We would like to remind all members, that under no circumstances are dogs allowed on our pitches and surrounds, and that smoking is not allowed on our pitches and surrounds. This is an executive order, and will be strictly enforced.

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

O’TOOLE’S REMEMBER, remember Senior Footballers play their Championship match this Saturday 26th at 6pm v St Mark’s in McGee park.

Support our lads please.

Congratulations and very well done to our U16 Hurlers that won our Good Friday Hurling Tournament. It was the exuberance of youth and the skills they displayed that made this day utterly superb. Roll on next year.

Thanks, must also go to the other participating clubs, without them we wouldn’t have our tournament.

Our U9’s played a great challenge v St Vincent’s last Thursday. The teams were evenly matched. It’s looking like this could be a rivalry for years to come.

Plenty of great hurling on display, goodie bags for everyone and oodles of pizza afterwards.

Following a very successful Nursery Easter camp (and a great BIG ‘Thanks’ to everyone that attended), we had our annual Nursery Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. Lots of little children running about searching for our

golden bunnies and a treasure trove of gold coins. The Easter Bunny and a couple of his buddies turned up to play games with the boys & girls. Great fun had by all.

Speaking of games & fun & learning……the second of our Easter camps is on this week.

The line of children walking the hallowed corridor on their way in, gets longer each year. Fingers crossed for some dry fine weather.

Congratulations to senior players Andy & Tara on the birth of their beautiful little daughter.

Juvenile registration is now well overdue. If you have paid…..thank you.

Otherwise please fill in your registration form and give the fee to your teams designated person or contact our juvenile secretary Kelly on 085 1600381.

O’Toole’s management and members send deepest sympathies to the families of former player and member Liam Whelan, who passed from this world last Friday. And to member John Fahey & family whose wife Carmel was interred last Wednesday RIP.

SOCCER: BOHEMIANS MAKE IT SIX WINS IN THE LAST SEVEN IN

Gypsies maintain hoodoo over Rovers FAI CUP PRELIM ROUND Shamrock Rovers Bohemians  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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BOHEMIANS secured the Dublin Derby bragging rights once more as they cut the gap to league leaders Shamrock Rovers to five points with a game in hand as they won 1-0 in Tallaght.

Dinny Corcoran scored at the second attempt, after his penalty was saved by Alan Mannus, to earn Keith Long’s side their sixth win in seven attempts over the Hoops.

Rovers ended the first half with nine players on the pitch after defenders Trevor Clarke and Lee Grace were sent off, but they had chances to level despite their numerical disadvantage.

The Rovers rearguard was terrorised by Bohs winger Danny Grant t h ro u g h o u t a n d t h e 19-year-old was central to both Clarke’s and Grace’s dismissals.

Grace picked up a booking inside five min-

utes as he was judged to have brought down Grant on the edge of the box.

Another probing run in between the Hoops’ centre-halves resulted in Clarke being shown a straight red as referee Paul McLaughlin deemed him to have unfairly denied a clear goalscoring chance.

Up until Clarke’s 28thminute dismissal, Rovers had been marginally the brighter side and could have taken the lead on 14 minutes when Ronan Finn headed Jack Byrne’s corner off the bar.

Aaron McEneff went close moments later as he raced through on goal but, faced with a goalkeeper in James Talbot who has conceded just three goals this season, he saw his shot saved.

The game turned on Clarke’s red card just before the half-hour, and things got worse for Rovers nine minutes later when Grace saw red.

Keith Buckley found space in the space cre-

A record crowd of 6,414 took in Tuesday’s derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians Picture: Pat Kehoe

ated by Clarke’s absence and aimed a shot at goal from the edge of the box, and Grace was deemed to block the ball with his hand.

Replays showed Grace had, in fact, been struck in the face by the ball but McLaughlin had no hesitation in awarding the spot kick and showing a distraught Grace a second yellow.

There was more drama still as Corcoran’s spotkick was saved down low

by Mannus, but a wicked

spin saw the ball fall to Corcoran, who slid in to break the deadlock.

Rovers had chances to equalise after the break as, first, sub Daniel Carr forced a good stop from Talbot and ex-Gypsy Roberto Lopes shot just wide, but Bohs held on for the three points.

“I think we deserved to win,” Long said after the game.

“It certainly helps when Rovers go down to nine men, losing two players. Contentious

decisions. I haven’t seen them back but I think the referee gets them right.

“Second half, I’m a little bit disappointed as with nine men versus 11 I thought we could have got a second goal which, m ay b e, c o u l d h ave opened the floodgates a little bit.

“I’m delighted to come here and win. The intention was to bridge the gap between ourselves and Rovers. We were able to do that by getting the three points tonight.”

Shels undone by Peamount

Shelbourne’s Rebecca Cooke dejected after a loss to Peamount. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

A RARE goal from former Republic of Ireland international midfielder Karen Duggan capped a dominant display from Peamount United as they made it five wins from five to stay top of the Só Hotels Women’s National League.

James O’Callaghan’s Newcastle side simply had too much quality in key areas of the pitch for early pacesetters Shelbourne who slumped to their first defeat of the campaign at PRL Park, Greenogue.

On the front foot from the start, Peamount

penned Shels in their own half in the opening stages. And the pedigree of Peas attack came to the fore 10 minutes later as they cut through the Shels rearguard for the first time to conjure a fine lead goal.

Amber Barrett found time and space to thread a ball through for the run of O’Gorman who raced in to skilfully lob the advancing Amanda McQuillan for a quality finish.

And from a 61st minute corner the second came at the back post where Duggan found the net with a downward header.

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BIG DUBLIN RIVALRY

BOXING: EAST WALL FIGHTER MAKES SWIFT RETURN AFTER LOSS

Hanney buzzing to get back into action CELTIC CLASH 8

Jake Hanney throws a right-hand cross.

Picture: Ricardo Guglielminotti

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SOCCER SISTERS

Easter camps thronged for special camps Sally O’Halloran, age 6, Shauna Joyce (8), Sarah McGilligan (8), Penny Roche (7) and Keris Uzell were among over 5,000 girls around the country to take part in the Easter Soccer Sisters camps this year.

They enjoyed the camp at Irishtown Stadium in Ringsend while participating clubs hosting camps will also be given the opportunity to play at the Aviva Fream Camp at the Aviva Stadium on May 29.

Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

EAST Wall’s Jake Hanney lost a controversial decision last month on his long-awaited return to the ring - and he wants a rematch and revenge.

Two years after his last fight, the Dublin light welter jumped straight back into a massive fight, challenging BUI Celtic champion Victor Rabei at the National Stadium, live on TG4 in the chief support bout of the big ‘Clash of the Titans’ card.

Hanney put in a monumental performance in a tense and close fight but was edged on a points decision after eight enthralling rounds.

The verdict caused plenty of debate with former world middleweight champion Andy Lee, working as a pundit on the night, stating his belief that Hanney won, echoing similar sentiments expressed by light middleweight contender Spike O’Sullivan who was in the commentary box.

The East Wall talent and his team all also felt that he should have got the nod and want a chance to set the record straight.

A rematch over ten rounds for the prestigious Irish title has been suggested and it is something which Hanney intends to chase.

But first he will waste no time and return to the ring next month. It has recently been confirmed that the 29-year-old will feature on the Boxing Ireland Promotions ‘Celtic Clash 8’ card at the Devenish Venue in West Belfast on Saturday, May 25.

“Thanks to my team getting me out so soon,” Hanney said of the date. “I am buzzing and can’t wait to put things right and make a statement. I should have gotten the result last month but we’re not waiting around! I believe this is only the start of some big nights.”

Looking back at his clash with Rabei - a fight in which he started brilliantly, boxed smartly, but tired in the closing rounds - Han-

ney is able to use perspective.

The Inner-City Dub notes how “ring rust played a big part on my performance but its eight rounds banked at top level and there’ll be none for my next one.

“I felt great, unbelievable, heading into the ring. I felt sharp as anything warming up but I wasn’t too happy with my performance.

“I had some ring-rust; my timing was a bit out and maybe I wasted a bit of energy beforehand.

“I think you can put that down to not being

in there for so long. It’s frustrating, but the positives from that are that it was the first one. That first one is out the way now and those problems won’t happen again.”

Celtic Clash 8’ will be headlined by a West Belfast lightweight derby between Commonwealth Games silver medallist Joe Fitzpatrick and Stephen Webb.

Tickets for the night are priced at €40 (unreserved) and €50 (ringside) and include a bus which runs from Dublin to Belfast and back or online at universe.com.

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A LARGE crowd turned up at Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club last week to welcome Minister Eoghan Murphy to the club for a special presentation day.

For the past five years, Donnybrook has been offering tennis coaching to adults and children with an intellectual disability and Murphy presented performance certificates and an Easter egg to each athlete.

A Special Needs programme, now known as Enjoy Tennis, is organised through Tennis Ire-

land and has proven very popular, attracting over 20 athletes from all over Dublin every Sunday morning.

The Minister witnessed the popularity of the programme and gave words of encouragement to the family members and athletes who had braved the unseasonal weather to improve their tennis skills.

Conor Niland, former Irish number one and Davis Cup player, also participated and joined the coaching staff, club members and Transition Year students on court, displaying his skills.

After a photograph with the

Minister, everyone returned to the club where Aisling Drummy, a Leinster Tennis Council Representative and David Clarke, who coordinates the programme

within Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club, thanked the Minister for attending one of the highlights of the Enjoy Tennis programme.

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MOTORSPORT

HURLING: GLASNEVIN CLUB EASE TO VICTORY

Currie hot as Na Fianna put fire under Faughs DUBLIN SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Na Fianna 3-19 Faughs 2-7  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

Owen Purcell on his way to a successful day at the Keelan Construction Fiesta Zetec Championship. Picture: Michael Chester

Purcell cleans up in magical Mondello run HARMONSTOWN’S Owen Purcell produced a series of great drives at the Keelan Construction Fiesta Zetec Championship at Mondello Park.

2018 Champion Owen Purcell started where he left off, by grabbing pole position just three tenths ahead of the vastly improved Wayne Laverick, with young charger Williams Kellett just a tenth off in third.

Predictably, Purcell made no mistakes in race one to take the flag in his Gunshot Motorsport machine, some four and a half seconds ahead Andy Kavanagh.

Laverick was a close third with Kellett fourth. Aimee Woods drove well to eighth, breaking into the 1:11 bracket for the first time to much happiness in the family SWR team.

Some big names languished down the grid, struggling with new cars – both Barry Barrable and former champion Phil Lawless scratching their heads afterwards.

In race two, with the grid decided by the results of race one, but with the top six reversed, Darren Lawlor started from pole position with Mondello veteran Collie Barrable alongside on the front row.

Purcell was sixth but confident of getting to the front before long. A fantastic battle ensued and, at the flag, Purcell had forged his way to the front for the double, just ahead of Lawlor, with Kellett also on the podium in third.

For race three, it was Groundhog Day for Purcell, as he once again found himself demoted to sixth, courtesy of a reversed top six again. Kellett though, was on a charge in this one.

From fourth on the grid, he eased his way to the front. Purcell, meanwhile, was making good progress and just beat Andy Kavanagh by a fraction in a drag race to the line to take the runner up spot.

Rounds four and five of the Keelan Construction Fiesta Zetec Championship take place at Bishopscourt Race Circuit on May 11 and 12.

Purcell said of his success: “I’m absolutely delighted with the results from the opening rounds of the Keelan Construction Fiesta Zetec Championship at Mondello Park.

“2019 will be a tough season with a lot of cars on the grid showing really good pace.”

Leo Nulty, Fiesta Zetec Championship Manager added: “This class has always attracted novices due to close racing and inexpensive costs.

“This year, we have some very quick newcomers and it will be very interesting to watch as they close in on the frontrunners as the season progresses.”

NA FIANNA all but guaranteed they can rest easy this summer, as their hurlers comfortably saw off Faughs in a high scoring contest at Parnell Park on Wednesday night. The result means only a freak turn of events will see them fail to progress into the knockout stages.

Sean Currie was the star for the Mobhi Road men as he put in a marauding performance, dominating from play as he hit 3-3 in an all action display. The win means only a thrashing at the hands of bottom club O’Toole’s in the autumn could conceivably see Na Fianna fall outside of Group A’s top pair.

The charge was on from the very start for Na Fianna, who burst out of the blocks with 1-3 scored against a blank

score sheet in the opening few minutes. The younger Currie brother grabbed the goal as he broke between two defenders to fire a composed finish past Liam Gleeson in the Faugh’s goal in a powerful start.

They already looked in trouble: it was going to take something special to challenge a Na Fianna team in this form, and Faugh’s did briefly deliver it, with an incredible fifty metre solo run from David Croke that ended with his firing firmly past Jonathan Treacy in a goal to remember.

Currie was the main threat from open play for Na Fianna, with his brother Colin doing damage from the placed balls, looking particularly impressive from 65s as he made the most of Na Fianna’s attacking intent, finishing with 0-9, mostly from frees.

Things calmed a little before the break as Na Fianna went in 1-9 to 1-4 ahead, but quickly came back to life as the game went on. Liam Gleeson

U-17 EUROS Home Farm to welcome big ties HOME Farm’s young stars are

looking forward to welcoming three games to their club in early May as part of the UEFA European under-17 Championships.

The club will host Iceland and Russia on May 4, Iceland and Hungary on May 7 and Sweden against England on May 9.

Local councillors and celebrities joined the club for the trophy tour at Home Farm for the event launch.

Picture: Eamon scott

Na Fianna showed their mettle in defeating Faughs

pulled off a great save from Sean Currie early in the second half, but the Na Fianna forward wasn’t to be denied, adding his second goal midway through the half to put the game beyond reasonable doubt.

Faugh’s hit a second goal of their own through Chris Bennett, but Currie had his hat trick in the closing stages, with Na Fianna adding the Faugh’s scalp to an opening day draw with perennial challengers Kilmacud Crokes and ensuring they’re well placed to

move forward.

Faugh’s will face an early knockout game in effect, and they’ll need to be in top form. They’ll need to turn over last year’s finalists Kilmacud Crokes to reach second place in the group, and progress.

Na Fianna’s place in the knock-out stages of the Championship looks assured, as Faugh’s and Kilmacud Crokes face each other next.

If the Currie brothers form continues, they could do plenty of damage when they get there.

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HURLING: STILLORGAN SIDE IMPRESSIVE IN SHC TIE AT PARNELL PARK

HURLING

Craobh Chiarain show their SHC sparkle

Ross O’Carroll goes it alone for Kilmacud Crokes. His brother Rory wasn’t in action, as a return to the Dublin Footballers looks on the cards. Picture:Steven Dagg

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1-17 0-7

KILMACUD CROKES took a step towards what’s become the customary latter stages of the Dublin SHC with a very comfortable win over O’Toole’s at Parnell Park.

The two sides had both failed to win their opening fixtures in Group 1, with O’Toole’s losing and Crokes drawing, and Crokes in particular will have big ambitions going forward, as they look to go one better than the three consecutive final defeats they’ve served up in the last three seasons.

Crokes were dominant from the off in the fixture, which was a little lacklustre in the opening stages as Anthony Daly’s charges failed to convert their dominance into a more convincing margin on the scoreboard. In fact, Daly’s men were reduced to 14 men with only sixteen minutes gone as Bill O’Carroll was dismissed, but still had far too much from their rivals from Ayrfield in a game that

was mostly one-way traffic.

L o rc a n Mc M u l l a n a n d Fi o n n O’Ceallaigh were the main protagonists for the Stillorgan men, doing enough to give the reduced-strength side a fairly comfortable 0-7 to 0-3 lead that might nevertheless concern them slightly, as their seven points were accompanied by a heap of wides.

O’Toole’s, though, will be still more concerned, as Crokes comfortable pulled away despite their inferior numbers early in the second period. With his side having hit three early points, Oisin O’Rorke grabbed a fine looking goal as he made the most of a powerful Alex Considine run to beat Brendan McLoughlin in the O’Toole’s goal.

The game looked a foregone conclusion at that point, and Crokes spread the scoring around, with no less than ten of their team launching the sliotar between the sticks. O’Tooles’ limited threat came almost entirely from the frees of Andrew Morris, as they managed no more than four points in either half, finally succumbing 1-17 to 0-7.

The result effectively kills O’Toole’s championship season early: they cannot exit group A on the right side of the draw,

and will need an strong result against group leaders Na Fianna to stand any chance of finishing anywhere but bottom. Crokes, meanwhile, face a crunch contest when the Championship returns in the autumn. The Stillorgan men will almost certainly crash out if they lose to a Faughs side that were well beaten by Na Fianna later in the night.

There was a potentially significant side story for Crokes on the night, too,

as Daly revealed that Rory O’Carroll has stepped back from playing for the hurlers, with an eye on returning to the Dublin football fold.

“He trained twice and he played a league game and then decided, for the April games anyway, he wasn’t going to be able to play both. Maybe Jim [Gavin] was on the phone,” Daly said.

O’Carroll might return for the autumn games.

O’Toole’s Eoghan Darcy under pressure from Caolan Conway. Picture: Steven Dagg

CRAOBH Chiarain showed their championship sparkle when outclassing St Vincent’s in this Dublin SHC ‘A’ Group 3 encounter at Parnell Park on Friday evening.

The Donnycarney men were full value for their 11-point victory as their more economical style and precision use of possession was too much for their Marino neighbours.

Craobh had most of their evening’s work done by the half-time interval as they had opened up a 0-14 to 0-5 advantage.

Their work-rate and attitude was summed up three minutes into added time when Conor Ryan put in a brave block on Alan Moore as he set his sights on goal.

Billy Ryan and Paul Kelly had influential opening halves with Ryan hitting four points from play and Kelly three as both exhibited terrific accuracy.

Further out the field Cian Derwin gave another very encouraging display while Alan McCrabbe helped to pull the strings for a vibrant Craobh.

Vinnies were not allowed settle into any game-plan while their shooting was below par compared to their opponents.

Two Derwin points, one a free from inside his own ‘65’, extended Craobh’s lead to 0-16 to 0-5 by the third minute of the second half.

He capped his performance with a stylish point from 60 metres in the 40th minute following great defensive work from the influential Gary Kelly and Kevin Hetherton.

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Four star Dubs start MFC in style LEINSTER MINOR FC Dublin Meath  CÓILÍN DUFFY sport@dublingazette.com

4-10 2-10

A SOLID second half display helped Dublin Minor Footballers get their Electric Ireland Leinster MFC off to a cracking start, in a highly entertaining contest at Parnell Park on Tuesday night.

Second half goals from Ballyboden St Enda’s clubman Ryan O’Dwyer and substitute Luke Swan proved key for the hosts, against a Meath side who claimed provincial success last Summer.

A goal from defender Aaron Chinchilla got Meath off to a perfect start inside the opening minute.

O’Dwyer opened Dublin’s account in the third minute free, and although this was quickly cancelled out by Niall Finnerty, it wasn’t long before the hosts found the net.

Seán Kinsella caused a lapse in the Meath rear-guard, before the Fingal Ravens clubman levelled the tie at 1-1 apiece after four minutes.

This was exciting, open and entertaining football throughout; not punctuated by blanket defences or cyncial tactics, and it was a joy to watch.

O’Dwyer put Dublin ahead, after a good burst forward by David O’Dowd, before Barry Thompson equalised, but Meath failed to make the most of their chances after this.

Alex Rogers put Dublin back ahead, before a 13th minute Robbie Bolger goal after a misdirected pass from Meath outfield, ensured a 2-3 to 1-2 lead.

Fionn Murray pushed Dublin into a double-scores lead entering the second quarter.

Niall Finnerty grabbed Meath’s first score in seven minutes and although this was cancelled out by a Murray free, Meath came good.

David Bell sent the Dubs net ringing with a fine effort, before Finnerty cut the gap to the minimum.

Thompson levelled, before Eoghan Frayne put the Royals ahead with a well struck free.

O’Dwyer and Dublin were eager for a goal, but Harry Corscadden marshalled well, before Kinsella

levelled matters 2-6 apiece at the break.

Senan Forker ran at Meath’s defence from the throw-in, but Dean Plunk delivered a fine save, before points from Bell and Frayne helped Meath into a two-point lead.

A Murray misfired free off the upright, saw Dublin react quickest, with O’Dwyer on hand to fire home.

Dublin wouldn’t trail after this with Murray’s placed ball efforts and Swan’s goal prowess keeping them in front.

Meath kept in touch through the likes of Pearse Sheridan, but Dublin were more accurate, and not even the reintroduction of Evan Corrigan and Barry Thompson could help the Royals.

Luke Swan celebrates his late goal on Tuesday night against Meath. Picture: Paul Lundy