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Irish football legend Niall Quinn helped recently to launch the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Award. The awards provide voluntary groups across the Greater Dublin Area with support to develop new projects and services and help raise community spirit in their local area. Any voluntary group in the Dublin Bus service area is eligible to apply for grants of €1,000, €2,000 or €5,000.

Priest defends parking plans for local garden ‘Should we be demonised after all we’ve done for the community?’

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THE decision to turn Balgaddy Community Garden into a carpark has been defended by the South Parish Pastoral Council, which is asking if it should

be “demonised” despite the work it’s done for the community over the years. The proposal for the car park to be part of an extension to the Bush Resource Centre, which the council owns, has caused wide-

spread controversy among residents and representatives. In an email to Cllr Ruth Nolan (PBP), Fr Eamonn P Bourke of the pastoral council said he appreciated that the loss of the land

would mean “short term” disappointment but that the facilities the centre provides had “been enjoyed by many people over the years and are we now to be demonised for such generosity?” Full Story on Page 2

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carpark Council asked to provide an alternative space

Parish appeals in paved garden row THE decision to turn Balgaddy Community Garden into a carpark has been defended by the South Parish Pastoral Council, which is asking if it should be “demonised” in spite of the work it has done for the community over the years. The proposal for the carpark to be part of an extension to the Bush Resource Centre, which the council owns, has caused widespread controversy among local residents and representatives. The parish pastoral council announced midFebruary its intentions

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to redevelop the centre and adjoining lands in Balgaddy. The move involves replacing the existing centre with a new purpose-built facility. It will also mean the removal of the existing garden, from April 30, an amenity built up over several years through voluntary work

by local residents. The parish has now turned to South Dublin County Council, asking it to secure a new site for the community garden to help it avoid division within the community. In an email sent to Cllr Ruth Nolan (PBP), Fr Eamonn P Bourke of the pastoral council said: “The parish has provided this land free of charge for the past four years. “The parish has also run the bush centre on a shoestring budget without any financial or other suppor t from South Dublin County Council

or anywhere else. “Even though there is no obligation on the parish community to do so, we have provided facilities that are the responsibility of South Dublin County Council. “These facilities have been enjoyed by many, many people over the years and are we now to be demonised for such generosity? “Our motivation for wanting to build a new centre is not to be divisive or to upset anybody but to continue this tradition of service to the community. “For the new centre to be financially viable it needs to cater for the greatest amount of groups. “The plans [for the centre] include childcare, counselling rooms, a large and small meeting room, a coffee dock, a food outreach for poorer families and a bookshop.

Balgaddy community garden was built up over several years by volunteers

“I appreciate that the loss of the land will mean short-term disappointment by a small group using the garden, however, as the bush centre is on its last legs its quota will affect the many, many groups and individuals using it. “ I h av e l i v e d i n Foxdene, Lucan, for the past three years and have gotten to know the community very well. I want to improve the area and not destroy it.

“I want to be a part of building a facility that will be a place where young and old come together, and an escape for those who live in substandard accommodation[s] provided by the council.” Cllr Nolan said: “Since the community want the garden, I believe that [Fr Bourke] should really listen to them. “Local residents invested a lot of time in

this garden and it also gave children who also availed of it a sense of purpose. “If the community wants the garden to remain then they should be listened to.” When asked if the council would secure a new site for the community garden, a spokesperson from the council said: “The matter is being investigated is the only comment we can make at this time.”

Council names litter blackspots  ian begley

IT’S official – Bawnogue and north Clondalkin experience more dumping and littering, and have to be cleaned more frequently than other areas in the county, according to South Dublin County Council. At April’s area committee meeting, both areas along with Newcastle got special mention regarding regular council litter inspections.

According to chief executive Daniel McLoughlin: “The council undertakes regular litter inspections in Newcastle, and undertakes litter and cleansing operations as required. In addition to this, community clean-up material is removed from two locations in the village on a monthly basis in agreement with the local community group. “The Bawnogue and north Clondalkin areas

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are inspected for littering on a regular basis. Both areas suffer from high levels of dumping and littering with some areas more prone to persistent dumping. These areas are checked more frequently and material removed when found.” Brian Dunne, chairperson of North Clondalkin Tidy Towns, told The Gazette that even though litter is a big problem for them they will not give up trying to make their community a nicer place to live. “It seems like we’re back to square one again with litter being dumped all over the place, but we will push on and continue to clean up our com-

munity. The council has been very good to us and we’re always looking for more volunteers, and we will take all helpers we can get.” Clondalkin’s Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind), who tabled a motion seeking a new cleaning schedule in the areas given their high levels of dumping, said: “North Clondalkin and Bawnogue have a limited number of bins and seem to attract a lot of litter blackspots. I feel that since people have to pay property tax more money should go towards tackling this issue.” Visit the North Clondalkin Tidy Town Facebook page if you want to volunteer.

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Talks: Breakdown sees drivers balloted on industrial action

Pupil’s event for cancer

Commuters face Dublin Bus strike  bairbre ni bhraonain

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STRIKE action affecting Dublin Bus routes serving Dublin Mid-West and the rest of Dublin is likely if members of the National Bus and Railworkers’ Union (NBRU) vote for industrial action next week after talks with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on the possible privatisation of 10% of routes broke down. SIPTU members who work as drivers for Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are also to ballot on strike action between April 7 and April 10. In February, the NTA decided to allow private operators to tender for 23

Dublin Bus routes, three of which serve Dublin Mid-West. The routes affected include Lucan, Palmerstown (Old Lucan Road), Clondalkin and Tallaght. The bus numbers are 18, 76, and the 76a. Talks at the Labour Relations Commission between the NTA, the Department of Transport, SIPTU and the NBRU, ended in disarray. A spokesperson for the NBRU told The Gazette: “We left the talks because ultimately, despite having 25 or 26 engagements with the NTA and the Department of Transport, we got nothing that would address the concerns of our members…one consistent thing we told them is that we didn’t believe

that legally they were as sound as they think they are in terms of doing what they’re doing [tendering 10% of routes]. “ An NTA spokesperson said: “Obviously we’re disappointed the talks broke down... We intend to continue with the tendering process.” Owen Reidy, SIPTU’s utilities and construction division organiser, said: “Our members have been left with no option but to ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action. This follows a threat to privatise routes without agreement...or assurances from the two bus companies concerning the security of workers’ terms and conditions of employment.”

Snap: Students give photography a go at Griffith College workshop pictured at at Griffith College recently are Ornela Mazono and

Tori Wong from Tallaght Community School. They were taking part in a free film and photographic workshop being offered to local school students as part of its Media Workshop programme for Schools Week. The workshops included a practical introduction to film and television, photography and graphic design and were open 4th, 5th or 6th year school students. The full-day workshops were designed to give a basic introduction to some of what media students can expect at the college. Pictures: Brendan Lyon/ImageBureau

MORE than 450 pupils of St Finian’s National School, Newcastle, recently created a human daffodil chain, wearing daffodil heads, in an effort to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. The event, which took place on March 27, also saw students create a giant cube, each side painted in a colour to represent the various cancers. The cube represented how cancer can have an impact on all of us and the human daffodil chain reflected hope that cancer research is giving people. This was the second year that sixth class student Fiachra Mooney, whose mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, organised this fundraiser.

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FastNews

services Employment and income support initiative:

work experience

Mayor to get six new shadows

Cllr O Broin to contest Dublin Mid-West seat Clondalkin Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) has been selected to contest the Dublin Mid-West seat at the forthcoming general election. Cllr O Broin was unanimously selected at a Sinn Fein constituency convention in the Ballyowen Community Centre on March 18 and was proposed by Cllr Jonathan Graham and seconded by Cllr Danny O’Brien. Speaking after his selection O Broin said: “It is a great honour to be selected to contest a general election. It is also a big responsibility demanding significant work and dedication to help deliver the seat for Sinn Fein and our supporters across Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Newcastle and Rathcoole. “Dublin Mid-West has four Government TDs and across the constituency people are angry and feel [let] down by these four politicians. They are angry at the lies that the government parties told to get into office. And they are angry at the negative impact that Government decisions are having on people’s lives.”

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Deputy Robert Dowds (Lab): “I’m very pleased that work on the Clondalkin Intreo office will be completed in May”

New Intreo office to be completed by May  ian begley

The new Clondakin Intreo office will be completed in May and provide employment and financial services from both the existing local office and the former motor tax office. Intreo is a service from the Department of Social Protection which acts as a single point of contact for all employment and income supports. The scheme is designed to provide a more streamlined approach which offers practical, tailored employment services and supports for jobseekers and employers alike.

In response to a question to the Department by Deputy Robert Dowds (Lab), Tanaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton said: “Works are currently ongoing in Clondalkin where Intreo services will be provided from both the existing local office and the former motor tax office. The first phase of the works relates to the former motor tax office and is now complete. “The remaining works relate to the existing local office, and these will commence shortly; a decant of staff is required in the first instance. The works completion date is

expected to be early May 2015.” Responding to the Tanaiste’s reply, Deputy Dowds told The Gazette: “I’m very pleased that work on the Clondalkin Intreo office will be completed in May. After the closure of the motor tax office there, I was very keen that a decent public service was put in place, and I put pressure on Joan Burton to get a new Intreo office located there. “I’m glad that the work is paying off and that the service will be available to the people of Clondalkin, Lucan and Newcastle in the near future.

“Intreo provides personalised support to Jobseekers to assist them in getting back to work. This includes steps such as one-to-one meetings focused on personalised job supports and monitoring the progress of a jobseeker to make sure they have all the support they need to get back to work. “It also cuts red tape and allows for quicker decisions for each individual; integrated reception providing a one-stop shop incorporating all strands of the Department’s employment and income support services.”

South County Dublin Mayor Fintan Warfield (SF) has launched an initiative, Shadow the Mayor, providing transition year students from the local authority with an opportunity to apply for workplace experience in the Mayor’s office. The initiative will commence on April 13 with the final student completing on May 22. Six young people will each receive a week’s work experience shadowing the Mayor. Mayor Warfield said: “I wish to welcome transition year applications for a week’s work experience shadowing the Mayor of South Dublin. “The placement initiative will take place in April and May with six young people from South Dublin County each receiving a week’s work experience during that time. “During their week, the transition year student will have an opportunity to experience the democratic process at first hand, attend events alongside the Mayor, write speaking notes, prepare motions and questions, engage with the press and work on local issues.”

Funds for ‘the most difficult to reach’  ian begley

A SUM of €1.5m will be allocated to the “most difficult to reach” in the most disadvantaged areas of South County Dublin as part of the local authority’s new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The programme will be delivered by the South Dublin County Partnership and has a value

of €1,533,589 for the remaining nine months of 2015. The aim of SICAP is to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long-term unemploy ment through local engagement and partnership between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations, public sector agencies and other stakeholders. T he programme, which engages with the most difficult

to reach in the most disadvantaged areas, will focus on youth and on interventions to address youth unemployment for those who are harder to reach. SICAP will also contribute to citizen engagement in line with national policy and it will add value to public services by ensuring it fills important local gaps in provision and by preparing disadvantaged people to take

up mainstream services. South Dublin County Partnership was awarded the contract following a public competitive procurement process that was open to local development companies, other not-for-profit community groups, commercial firms and national organisations that could provide the services to be tendered for to deliver the new programme.

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SHOP LOCAL The Gazette focuses on Clondalkin Village

Supporting local businesses W

ITH summer on the horizon, it is important to remember that you needn’t travel long distances for almost anything you could pos-

sibly need. In these times, it is important, now more than ever, that we support our local economy, with local spending sustaining local jobs. Support is the key to a

thriving local community, and every member of the public can contribute to this support. Simply put, shopping locally benefits the local area. By shopping locally, without any of the difficulties involved in travelling across the city, we can support local business, enterprise and industry – all of which play a far greater role in our quality of life than one might imagine. On a very basic level, the commercial rates that even the smallest of such local businesses pay go directly to our local council. Without these rates, the quality of public amenities, from parks to roads, would suffer. Think Local is an initiative of the South Dublin County Development Board, which intends to

create and develop community awareness of the advantages and benefits of supporting local business and community facilities. The initiative promotes and helps sustain both economic and community vitality in South Dublin County.

The County Development Board believe that if the community who live, work, study and do business in the county rallies around other local businesses, services and community facilities in the county, everyone can benefit. This initiative helps

sustain existing jobs within the county, and encourages the general community to be involved. If you live or work in South Dublin County, you can pledge your support for the project, switch 10% of your existing expenditure to goods

and services provided in South Dublin County, and visit and support your local community groups and facilities. For 2014, The Gazette is continuing our support of local businesses, and will continue to work closely with the Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce to promote the local economy. Thyes Kavanagh, a local businessman, says that he hopes that jobs can be preserved and business can grow if people can be convinced to Shop Local. He said: “In these difficult times, Clondalkin Chamber of Commerce is calling on people to Shop Local. “Our message is: Please support local business. Not only do they offer great value for money but also a personal service “We would also like to thank the Gazette for their Shop Local feature.”

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and calls on the community to ensure the area thrives

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FastNews

initiative Plan to help struggling families

Social housing boost as €73m set aside for Lucan and Clondalkin THE housing list in South County Dublin could be cut by 23% as news emerged that the local authority would receive €73m to deliver up to 1,445 social housing units by the end of 2017. Environment Minister Alan Kelly has set aside €73m for housing in south Dublin as plans were confirmed for 65 new housing units in Clondalkin and another 50 in Lucan. These can be acquired or built in the county. The plan involves an investment of over €1.5bn nationwide in a combination of building, buying and leasing schemes by local authorities. Deputy Robert Dowds (Lab) said: “I spoke to Alan Kelly on [March 31] and he informed me that schemes to build at least 65 new houses in Clondalkin and 50 in Lucan are already being worked on, and that the funding has been given to the council to start the process.” The Department said: “The various schemes will target the refurbishment of vacant social housing units and local authorities will have the option of both building and acquiring housing.” Cllr Eoin O Broin said: “Like so many of Minister Kelly’s high profile announcements the detail is deeply disappointing... The actual number of council homes will be 445 to 545 over three years... and most will not be ready for families to move into until 2017..”

Tommy and Margaret McGuinness, along with Carole Kearney (left), are asking residents to donate communion clothing for needy children so they have a chance to look their best on their big day

Clothing on offer at no charge for communions  ian begley

OPENING A not-forprofit Clondalkinbased service is distributing communion clothing free of charge to families who are struggling financially. Local couple Tommy and Margaret McGuinness, along with Carole Kearney, are asking residents to donate communion clothing of all sorts to them to give needy children a chance to look their best for their big day.

With communions beginning in about five weeks’ time, the group is eager for as much support as possible. Speaking to The Gazette, Tommy McGuinness, said: “I first got this idea when I read that Cork Penny Dinners were taking a similar approach in Cork, helping many families struggling financially during their children’s communion. “It first took off when I purchased four lovely dresses for €20 at Jamestown Market. One of the

stallholders passed me onto Carole Kearney, who had been doing a similar thing for a number of years from her home in Ballyfermot. “She volunteered to come on board and her experience is invaluable. “We’re now just getting the word out and we’re accepting communion attire of any sort, which will be donated and given to families free of charge.” McGuinness went onto say it was in their best interests to keep the

identities of the families who receive these clothes anonymous and that the service will run from organisers’ homes for the time being. “T his [ser vice] at present may be done with a ‘pop up shop’ in a hotel function room or even in one of our homes, which would give greater anonymity. “We have already collected a number of outfits and are getting the word out through Facebook. Regency cleaners at Supervalu Lucan

has kindly offered to dry-clean any of our outfits for free and Animal Ark charity shop in Clondalkin has given us all their communion stock, and have promoted us on Facebook.” Anyone interested in donating communion clothes can contact Margaret McGuinness on 086 8154583, Carol Kearney on 085 1782116 or Tommy McGuinness on 086 8970506. For more information about the service, see the Clondalkin Animal Ark Facebook page.

Fitzgerald and Keating to run for FG Dail seats  Ian begley

FINE Gael has selected Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald to contest next year’s General Election along with her party colleague Deputy Derek Keating.

The selection convention for the Dublin Mid-West Constituency was held in the Red Cow Hotel. It was chaired by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, and the party’s deputy leader, James Reilly.

At the event, Minister Fitzgerald said: “I am truly honoured to have been chosen by Fine Gael members and I am hugely encouraged by the trust they have placed in me. “Thanks to the huge sacrifices of the Irish people, national eco-

nomic recovery is starting to take hold throughout our communities. “However, many people and families are not yet feeling the benefits of the recovery in their own lives and that is what we have to continue working on.”

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courts Balgaddy residents part of case

Collins Barracks – from military facility to custodian of key State treasures COLLINS Barracks has a unique distinction that is little known. For three centuries, it housed both British and then Irish forces, making it the oldest, continuously occupied barracks in the world. It was handed over in December 1922 to Irish Free State troops, led by General Richard Mulcahy, who immediately renamed it Collins’ Barracks, after Michael Collins – the first-commander-in-chief of the Free State, who had been killed on August 22 in Co Cork. The barracks were designed by Thomas Burgh, Queen Anne’s surveyor general in Ireland, and are Neoclassical in style. Burgh was a very successful architect, having also designed the Trinity College Library, Dr Steevens’ Hospital and St Werbugh’s Church. Typically, the original work was added to over the time of its occupation, with significant extensions added in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The site had been cleared for a large mansion for the Duke of Ormond, and it has several big squares, with Clarke’s Square the biggest. After the place was de-militarised in 1997, when the Fifth Battalion marched out for the last time, extensive renovation work was undertaken before it was opened to the public as part of the National Museum of Ireland. In fact, the work carried out in Clarke’s Square won the State’s highest award for architectural conservation: the Silver Medal for Conservation. When the Government decided in 1988 to vacate the barracks as a military facility, plans were drawn up for an alternate use. Eventually it became the Museum of Decorative Arts and History and was opened by Sile deValera, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands, on September 18 1997. It is a big building and there is much to see, as there are many permanent exhibitions – namely, The Asgard, Eileen Grey, The Way We Wore, Irish Silver and The Easter Rising – Understanding 1916, to name but a few. And, of course, there are temporary exhibitions and shows, which are very popular, as is the cafe on Clarke’s Square. Check it out.

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launched: Niall Quinn kicks off

Dublin Bus awards return  ian begley

A wall and ceiling in a Balgaddy house showing evidence of dampness

State facing class action on housing  ian begley

BALGADDY is among the 20 local authority estates that have filed a class action against the State, alleging that poorquality housing is breaching their human rights. The collective complaint alleges Irish law, policy and practices on social housing do not comply with European standards. It was declared admissible by the European Committee of Social Rights in Strasbourg. Residents of Balgaddy and other housing estates in Dublin say they are living with damp, mould and pyrite that affects health and wellbeing. The Community Action Network was involved in gathering evidence to back up the complaint and said the conditions these tenants lived in was

a violation of their human rights and health. Dr Padraic Kenna, one of the Irish housing and legal experts behind the complaint, said that much local authority housing fell well short of the legal standards set for private rented housing. He said: “While local authorities carry out a range of limited inspections of private rented properties, there are no such inspections of local authority housing. This illustrates the clear conflict of interest in this situation and the failure to respect the rights of local authority tenants. The result is that the same standards expected for private tenants are not applied on behalf of the State’s own tenants.” South Dublin County Council told The Gazette there is no systemic con-

struction defect in Balgaddy causing dampness or structural issues, and that all identified defects had been remedied. The Balgaddy Working Together Group conducted an independent inspection of the properties within the estates in Balgaddy and have identified serious problems with mould and dampness. The group’s Lorraine Hennessey believes this collective complaint is a stepping stone in highlighting the serious problems within the social housing estates in Balgaddy. She said: “In this collective complaint we found [poor quality housing] was affecting many residents out of all the local authorities in Dublin. At a community level, we tried to raise this issue in the Dail and the door was just shut in our faces.

“Hopefully, now the residents from Balgaddy and the other residents who have been affected by poor quality housing will be listened to and taken seriously.” Clondalkin Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) said: “The council continues to deny that the damp and mould are the result of the poor quality of the buildings. However, we know from an independent engineers’ report in 2011 that the poor quality of the building work created a higher than normal level of dampness in houses in Balgaddy.” Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind) has prepared a motion for the April local authority meeting on the issue. He said: “Hopefully, [the council] will step up and resolve the many issues in Balgaddy and other areas.”

IRELAND’S football legend Niall Quinn, with help from members of Clondalkin Gymnastics, recently launched the 11th annual Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards. He called on community groups across the capital to register for a Community Spirit Award now and make 2015 a year to remember. Using unclaimed passenger change, the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards have helped fund more than 1,800 voluntary groups around Dublin since 2004. These include groups supporting people with disabilities, community development projects, youth clubs and services, football clubs, family resource and community centres, services for older people, boxing clubs, scout groups and dance clubs for young people. In his role as patron of the awards, Quinn said: “Since 2004, when the Community Spirit Awards were first awarded, I have seen the difference these grants have made to local community groups and their members, young and old. “From musical equipment to building repairs the awards have provided crucial help to these communities, and I hope every voluntary group in Dublin applies for a Dublin Bus Community Spirit Award and makes this year a year to remember.” Application forms are available at www.dublnbus.ie/csiapplication. The closing date for receipt of entries is May 29.

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Ceili in full swing

Phylis Fitzgerald

ceili night: provides a foot stomping good time

Wearing of the green lots of fun S

T PATRICK’S Day came early at the Newcastle Community Centre when the locals put their best foot forward during a ceili and trad session on Saturday, March 14. The adult-only event got under way at 8pm and went “to late”. People were invited to bring their own alcohol and there were nibbles on

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offer, including sandwiches and chocolate. Everyone got into the spirit of the occasion and the green was much in evidence in the shape of sparkly hats, bows and wigs. The lighting even had a green hue at one point. Musicians were on hand with acoustic guitar, accordian and banjo to keep feet tapping.

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Angelica Szac and Krzysztof Fidryc. Pictures: Cathy Weatherston

Maira Condron and Concepta Doyle

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Ann Dunbar and Carmel Carter

Josie Hogan and Margaret Maher

June Byrne and Phylis Fitzgerald

Declan Sheeran and Olive Lowery

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Rugby players Mike McCarthy, Zane Kirchner and Darragh Fanning. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Smash hit film blasts its way back to a rerun T

HE Tivoli Theatre was transformed into a particularly memorable London-evoking setting for its recent screening of the popular British gangster film, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival. Actor Nick Moran was a special guest for the screening of the Guy Richie film, with the cult classic providing as popular with the audience today as upon

its original 1998 release. With some theatrical smoke and mirrors, the Tivoli had the air of an East End boxing club, with the film attracting a wide range of fans, as the likes of Dave Fanning, rugby players Mike McCarthy, Zane Kirchner and Darragh Fanning, actress Leigh Arnold and models Sam Homan, Carl Shabaan and Gail Kaneswaren gathered for the gritty and explosive, yet highly entertaining film.

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a day in the life: actor Ian Lloyd Anderson stars in the field

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Having a field day preparing for next role  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

In between preparing for his upcoming wedding and doing rehearsals for the 50th anniversary production of John B Keane’s The Field, former Love/Hate actor Ian Lloyd Anderson took us through a day in his hectic life. The Baldoyle native said: “I get up in the morning at around 7.45am and the first thing I do is jump in the shower. “Then I have breakfast: a bit of scramble egg and a smoothie. Then I get my bus into town and hop on my Dublin bike and head up t o Sy nge Street where we’re rehearsing. “The bikes are fierce h a n d y, I u s e t h e m every day. I arrive into rehearsals and then it’s straight to work from 10am to 6pm ever y

day.” Ian is quite flexible when it comes to lunch. “Generally, I would take lunch on my own somewhere or have lunch in and be sitting around with the lads with a sandwich.” When he gets off work at 6pm, he does the same journey in reverse, first hopping on his Dublin bike and then getting the bus home. “I usually get in the door around 7pm and then it’s time to just throw on the dinner. “I do most of the cooking at home as my fiancee doesn’t do a huge amount of it. I do a nice beef stroganoff, so I might do something like that. “I don’t watch a huge amount of TV but if I do, I generally watch sport if there’s a football match on or something. Then I do an

hour’s work on a script or whatever I’m working on at the time. “I might have to prepare something for the morning. To be honest, I’m very unexciting and when I’m working I’m usually in bed by 10pm. “I might read a book first or throw on a documentary to fall asleep. Doing this [interview] really makes you look at yourself and realise how boring you are.” When he is not working in the theatre or for TV, however, Ian is a lot freer to go out at night, whether for a pint, to meet up with pals or to play a bit of football. Nowadays, though, his time is precious, with so much going on. “At the moment I’m very busy because I’m getting married in [on April 4] so a fair amount of my time is taken up with that.

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Actor Ian Lloyd Anderson says he uses Dublin Bikes every day to get to rehearsals

“ I ’m g e t t i n g m a rried in Wicklow in the church in Baltinglass and then on to Rathsallagh House for the reception.”

Ian appears as Tadhg in the 50th anniversary production of The Field, by John B Keane, from April 28 until May 16 which also stars

Michael Harding as The Bull McCabe and Mark O’Regan as The Bird. Tickets start at €22.50 and are available by calling 0818 719 388.

Co-Orch, the effects of Dubover lin’s newestthis instruindulgence Easter mental ensemble, weekend than getting has teamed up with out into the wilderBarnardos children’s ness and taking part charity tsaasdWalking event, in the Dublin visit www.co-orch. Festival. org. Running for three days, this festival runs from April 3 to 5 and takes novices to places in Dublin they never knew existed. Experienced Dublin mountain-walkers can test themselves against their peers on the variety of walks available, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to strenuous. The festival is suitable for everyone from young to old, novice to experienced and includes a packed programme. The programme features scenic walks in the Dublin Wicklow hills, The Dublin Mountains Way trail, The Wicklow Way, Bohernabreena and a Full Moon walk overlooking the lights of Dublin and the Irish coastline. Each walk ends with a visit to one of the many great pubs in the Dublin hills. For more information visit: www. hilltoptreks.ie/walking-holidays/dublinwalking-festival

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dublinlife Get ready to go Wilde for festival The 12th annual Dublin Gay Theatre Festival launched its programme details last week with a vast array of events set to take over the city this May. Founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, the festival will run over two

weeks, from May 4 to 17, offering an opportunity to experience LGBT culture on city centre stages. The festival will stage 10 performances each night, including the work of international theatre companies. “This is our 12th year staging new and diverse

theatre and welcoming artists and audiences regardless of their sexual identity. We include everyone! “We want you to enjoy our theatre because it is good theatre,” said Brian Merriman, who founded the event. See www.gaytheatre.ie for event listings.

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Katie’s flying high after prize win It was a big win for one young artist from Dublin who was honoured as the National Winner at the Sightsavers Junior Painter of the Year Awards at the Science Gallery. Katie O’Brien (9) from Holy Family Senior National School, Swords, managed to beat off hundreds of other young artists from around the country with her painting entitled I Want You To See Books Fly. The young artist won an impressive array of art supplies and €1,000 for her school. She was joined by 14 other aspiring young artists who were announced as regional winners for their schools. Peter Casey (5) from Glasnevin Educate Together won the regional junior cert infant’s prize for his work of art. Palakshi Rattan from St Brigid’s Primar y School, Haddington Road was also honoured as a regional winner. Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and to achieve equality for people with disabilities. For more information on the work of Sightsavers, visit www.sightsavers. ie.

Acoustical The Musical will take the stage at this year’s Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

bound to keep the ardent race-goers happy, while playgrounds and a funfair for the children will ensure a fun day for all the family. Fashionable ladies will also be well catered for with the Most Stylish Lady Competition. Some of the racing highlights include the Ryanair Gold Cup Day on Easter Sunday. The BoyleSports Irish Grand National takes place on Monday, April 6 from 2.45pm. Featuring the BoyleSpor ts Iris h Grand National and the Carton House Most Stylish Lady Competition. Tuesday, April 7, is Easter Family Day at the festival, with everything from the Little Hoofs show, the free funfair and face-painting, to shopping and great food. For more information visit www.fairyhouse.ie

something for everyone at the races

simpsons’ reference goes awry

This year the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse takes place from Sunday, April 5, to Tuesday, April 7. There is something for everyone at this year’s festival with Ireland’s most valuable jumps race

O pposition T D s have been invoking The Simpsons in an attempt to get laughs at the Government’s expense, though they can’t seem to get their references right. Deputy Paul Murphy (AAA) said Environ-

ment Minister Kelly was: “Swaggering about the place like Nelson from The Simpsons, threatening to rob people’s lunch money.” He was speaking about the new rules proposed by the Government, which would see unpaid water charges being deducted from wages and social welfare payments. However, people on social media were quick to point out that Deputy Murphy wasn’t quite

accurate with his popculture reference, as it was actually Jimbo Jones who extorted lunch money from his classmates. This isn’t the first time a TD has made an inaccurate Simpsons’ reference. Mary Lou McDonald has described Phil Hogan as “the Bart Simpson of Irish politics, with his constant refrain of ‘it wasn’t me’.” “I didn’t do it” may be the phrase to which she was referring!

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Sharp rise reported in retail training RETAIL Ireland has launched its Skillnet Programme for 2015, offering subsidised training and education programmes for employees across the retail sector. Retail Ireland Skillnet has seen an increase in the number of companies participating in the programme, from 176 last year to 280 this year. Retail is the largest employment sector in the country, accounting for more than 275,000 jobs, and as Ireland’s oldest Skillnet programme more than 12,000 people

have already completed the training they need to develop new skills and find new jobs. Today, Retail Ireland Skillnet is aimed at retail employees of all levels and offers a number of places for people who are unemployed. The courses, which are fully accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland, cover areas such as customer care, communications, security, health and safety, as well as warehousing. For further information, see www.retailirelandskillnet.com.

business

enterprise: tv matthews rolls out new outlet at arnotts

Carpet chain expands TC MATTHEWS, Ireland’s longest established and largest independent Irish-owned flooring company, has announced that it is now running a carpet and rug offer at Arnotts department store. Last year, TC Matthews – which employs more than 45 employees, one of whom has worked for the company for almost 60 years – celebrated its 100th year in business. Meanwhile, Arnotts, which was established in 1843 and is the longest established and largest department store in Dublin, is currently in its 172nd year. Consumers will now be able to purchase from

a vast range of area rugs and premium carpets at the new TC Matthews design showroom in Arnotts. There are more than 500 new arrivals of rugs to choose from, and the types of carpets on offer include Ulster Velvet, Cormar Primo Tweed, and Supreme Velvet. In addition, TC Matthews offers an extensive, flooring range of vinyl, exotic woods, hardwood and laminate floors and cater for commercial properties including educational, sports, healthcare, hospitality, business, and retail as well as residential clients. T he TC Matthews

showroom at Arnotts is a welcome addition to the seven TC Matthews stores operating in Ireland. In Dublin, these are located at the quays in the city centre, and Stillorgan, Walkinstown and Lucan. Commenting on the announcement, the chain’s owner, Brendan Cumiskey, said: “We are delighted to have secured the carpet concession at Arnotts. This is a huge move for us and we are certain that this partnership with Arnotts will be very successful. “TC Matthews only works with tried and trusted suppliers within the global market, which is why we remain the long-

Owner Brendan Cumiskey at the new TV Matthews outlet in Arnotts. Picture: Paul Sherwood

est and largest independent Irish-owned flooring company in Ireland. “We expect the industry’s global market to continue to grow and we will continue to grow with it with the help of our loyal

customers. “We aim to continue to satisfy consumers at our new design showroom in Arnotts, along with our other seven stores.” For further information, see www.TCMcarpets.ie.

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City librarian Margaret Hayes with Lord Mayor Christy Burke and author Roddy Doyle unveiling a plaque at The Rotunda Hospital in honour of The Snapper. Picture: Jason Clarke

roddy doyle: city set to celebrate The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van

From Dublin to Barrytown  Keith Bellew

Dublin will become Barrytown in April as the city celebrates Roddy Doyle’s Barrytown Trilogy with this year’s Dublin: One City One Book choice. The Barrytown Trilogy is made up of The Commitments (1987), The Snapper (1990) and The Van (1991). Dublin: One City One Book encourages everyone to read a book connected with Dublin during April. Now celebrating its tenth year, the festival is led by Dublin City Public Libraries as part of its UNESCO City of Literature Programme. Dublin City Council’s Public Libraries have organised a packed programme featuring over 60 events which will animate the Barrytown Trilogy throughout

April. The Gazette spoke with Jane Alger, director, Dublin City Libraries UNESCO City of Literature about the programme of events. She said that music features a lot in the programme, and the flagship event on Sunday, April 12, in Vicar Street is “Barrytown Meets Music Town”, a celebration of the music of the Barrytown Trilogy. “There are people like Imelda May, Glen Hansard, Colm Meaney, Aidan Gillen, and Damian Dempsey all taking part. They are taking part because they think highly of Roddy, so that’s going to be a great evening. “City of a Thousand Bands” will relive Dublin’s 1980s music scene at the Church Cafe on April 21.

According to Alger: “People like Niall Stokes from Hot Press, Dave Fanning from 2FM, Eamon Carr from Horselips, Leslie Dowdall from Tua Nua, and [alternative rock musician] Gerry Fish, will all be talking about the Dublin music scene in the 80s.” Another highlight of the programme is Remembering Italia 90 at the 1872 Room in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, April 16. Alger said there was a wonderful atmosphere in the country during the Italia 90 World Cup, and that this event is all about remembering those glory days. Actor and theatre producer, Peter Sheridan will host “Are you Havin’ a Laugh?” an exploration of Dublin humour throughout April at Axis Ballymun DLR Lexicon and Bewleys Cafe

Theatre, currently located at Powerscourt Centre Alger said the event will explore the theory of whether Dublin really does have its own unique kind of humour, or if this is a myth. Roddy Doyle said: “If I hadn’t been born in Dublin, I don’t think I would have become a writer. I’ve always loved the sound of Dublin voices and when I started trying to put them down on paper thirty years ago, I knew I was doing something that I’d always love doing.” A special Dublin: One City One Book Barrytown edition, published by Vintage, is available to borrow from libraries across Dublin and to buy in bookshops. Many of the events are free and full details are available now on: www.dublinonecityonebook.ie.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Beau. He has been here at the centre for far too long now – Beau is a five-yearold male Staffordshire bull terrier, and is an absolute sweetie pie. Beau gets on great with other dogs and loves getting out to enjoy a walk with his pals. He can be a tad shy when meeting people for the first time, but once he gets to know you, you can expect lots of snuggles. If you think you could give this Beau-tiful fellow a loving home then please contact Dogs Trust on 01-8791000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50 and would love to show you around. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie

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its lifetime; some good, some bad and some ugly – think of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s fashion faux pas, matching all-denim (and not in a good way)! With that in mind, we now know what not to do when it comes to all-denim ensembles. Thankfully,

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Kiwi clothes to beat our weather  laura webb

Oui Viscose Red Dress; was €147.95, now €103.57

st Print Aideen Bodkin Mazur Contra 67.96 Coat; was €459.95, now €3

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ST YLE and savings are two words that are like music to any fashionista’s ears, so when Gazette Style heard “mid-season sale” at Kilkenny Shops we wanted to know more. Running until April 12, customers can enjoy up to 30% off selected items. Home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, as well as many top international labels, the Kilkenny Shop has a

superb range of fashion and accessories to suit every style this season.

Star Buys include … 30% off Oui Viscose red dress; was €147.95, now €103.57 – this Oui piece can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion, making it perfect for the office or an evening get-together. 20% off Aideen Bodkin Mazur Contrast print coat; was €459.95, now €367.96 – make a

bold statement in this must-have printed coat; a true wardrobe classic. 20% off Guess Paxton satchel; was €165, now €132 – this bag is perfectly on trend for the season with its pastel shades offset by bold animal print. 30% off Luke Lovely snake print top; was €99.95, now €69.97 – a super stylish workwear staple! 20% off Fossil Sydney satchel; was €149, now

€119.20 – Fossil’s range of great value leather bags make the brand a go-to for affordable reliability. 20% off Orla Kiely Giant Linear Stem travel pouch; was €89, now €71.20 – the perfect travel companion for summer outings or getaways. Kilkenny’s mid-season sale runs in all 13 stores nationwide and online at kilkennyshop. com.

OUTDOOR enthusiasts know all too well about the importance of being prepared for our unpredictable Irish weather and with this in mind, Irish company, Kiwi Country Clothing, was established. Living in New Zealand for 14 years, a country which also suffers cold and wet weather, Elizabeth McGuinness saw a gap in the Irish market to provide quality, highperformance clothing for those working outdoors. Impressed by the quality and range of premium wet and cold weather garments made in New Zealand, she decided to bring some Kiwi clothing back to Ireland. The range of clothing

caters for farming, equine and outdoor-trade sectors, as well as anyone with an eye for outdoors fashion. There is also an impressive section of lifestyle knitwear, jackets and accessories available to purchase. All products are of natural fabric, merino lambswool, possum fur, silk, cotton and angora. According to McGuinness, possum merino has been proven to be a very successful product to counteract issues with Raynaud’s syndrome. Due to the natural properties of the mix of merino wool and possum fibre, this allows the fingers to remain at body temperature. Similarly for diabetes, especially for those struggling with foot issues, the

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HEALTH Your support could help to fight homelessness crisis  suzanne sheehy

I AM taking part in the Ironman 70.3 Dublin on Sunday, August 9. The event consists of a 1.9km swim, a 90km cycle and a 21km run. Not only is this a personal goal, but I am

also taking this special opportunity to help raise funds for Focus Ireland (right) – an organisation working to prevent people becoming, remaining or returning to homelessness.

Five days a week, as I make my way to the office, I see someone sleeping rough in Dublin, even in freezing subzero temperatures. We are familiar with the tragedy of homeless man Jonathan Corrie; the 43-year-old found

dead in a Dublin doorway near Leinster House. Focus Ireland’s vision is that “Everyone has a right to a place they can call home”. It is estimated that up to 5,000 people are homeless at any one time in Ireland. You can play a part towards

working to end homelessness by donating through my JustGiving Page, and help raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause. To donate to this worthy national cause, see https:// w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m / Suzanne-Sheehy. Thank you.

training: cpr for babies, children

This online course could save a child

WHILE it’s important for expectant mothers to invest in the best safety equipment such as baby monitors and breathable mattresses, you also need key skills to face into a medical situation. If your baby or child is struggling to breathe or has stopped breathing, would you know what to do? Most choking accidents and breathing incidents happen in the home when a family member is there to help. When a child stops breathing, they need help within four to six minutes before the lack of oxygen causes brain damage or death. CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) can change that outcome by providing the critical extra time until professional help arrives. Medihow Baby is an online training course, costing €49, that is designed for anyone who cares or has responsibility for children or babies, or anyone wishing to learn life-saving skills. The online course has many added benefits. You

Medihow Baby is an online CPR training course designed for anyone who cares or has responsibility for children or babies, as well as life-saving skills

can learn from the comfort and convenience of your home, and you have 12 months’ open access to your training so you can refresh your skills again and again. It is also readily accessible and easy to understand. By completing Medihow’s basic life support training course, learners will be better equipped with “the knowledge to respond” to a situation where a baby or child is struggling to breathe. All information on the website is based on

European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and best practice guidelines. On completion, trainees receive a certificate of completion to ERC standards; €49 is all it costs for peace of mind. Medihow.com and m e d i h ow b a b y. c o m websites provide safety, first aid and parenting information for parents with content that is written by Irish doctors and delivered in a practical, straightforward and easy-to-understand format, free of charge.

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ARTS theatre: comic steps with the baltimore waltz

‘Tragedy’ is pretty flush with laughter  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

IF YOU are looking for something truly original, funny and unexepected this month, you could do no better than to go along to see Blue Heart Theatre’s production of The Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel, in The New Theatre, Temple Bar, which runs until April 4. What really elevates this production above all expectations of a new theatre company such as Blue Heart is the blinding talent of young actress, Niamh Denyer, who plays Anna. Denyer is quite simply the most natural comedic actress I have seen on the Irish stage, to date. Not only that, but she is a brilliant dramatic actress as well – a requisite seldom appreciated for comedy. The rest of the small cast is solid and comprises two actors, Mike Kunze as Carl and Brian Higgins as The Third Man and all other parts. Yet, it is Denyer who is the star around which they orbit. The play itself is a delightful little piece, full of crazy, often hilarious situations set as a foil against a tragic background. Americans, Anna and her gay brother Carl set off to Europe in search of a cure for Anna’s mysterious terminal illness. She has been diagnosed with a contagious disease called ATD, or Acquired Toilet Disease, which she has picked up from a toilet seat at the school where she is a

A brilliant comedic actress – Niamh Denyer, who deftly mixes comedy and drama to terrific effect in The Baltimore Waltz, by Paula Vogel, at The New Theatre

teacher. The disease is a fictional one, of course, and Anna’s reaction that such a thing could happen to her is one of gobsmacked innocence. As the full weight of her diagnosis descends on her, she says: “Cut down in the prime of life by toilet seats.” Denyer, from Sligo, does a flawless Baltimore accent, which renders every witty comment she makes all the more effective. W hen her brother Carl offers to bring Anna to Europe in search of the finest ATD specialists, Anna, like many an American depicted in a raft of 20th century American fiction, is scared stiff of Europe, and extremely suspicious of European ways. She is persuaded to go,

however, and we follow the pair’s journeys from Italy to Germany as she meets one expert after another. In Vienna, she meets a madcap and eccentriclooking doctor, who asks her if she would like to ask any questions. Anna responds with: “Is that your real hair?” Such unforeseen touches of comedy are grist to the mill for Denyer, who plays them up with pithy intelligence and superb timing. Brian Higgins is best at playing extreme caricatures and executes several fine comedy turns as a crazy doctor, a mysterious trench-coated spy, a French waiter, and many more. His diversity is so impressive that the audience more than willingly suspends all disbelief to

accept each character he inhabits. The play has a very dream-like quality to it, and this is telegraphed to the audience in several ways, including having the two main characters dressed in pyjamas at all times. The motif of a toy bunny depicting Carl bamboozles his sister, who can’t work out why Carl carries it with him all the time, and signals with it to other men carrying the same bunny. Pullitzer prize-winning author Paula Vogel wrote the play about her brother Carl, who died of AIDS in 1988. The Baltimore Waltz runs in The New Theatre, Temple Bar until April 4 and tickets, available by calling the box office at 01 670 3361, cost €15, or €12 for concessions.

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THERE’S no place like home – and this is the place that most older people and those with disabilities would chose to live out their days with the everyday care they need. Thankfully, these services are available – and many organisations on the ground are working to make sure they are appropriate, suitable and allow people to live at home in their own communities for as long as possible. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities are places tailored to the needs of those who may have difficulty living in an ordinary two-up, two-down. For those not suited to independent living, assisted living helps with

many aspects of caring in the home such as supervision or assistance with activities of daily living, coordination of services by outside health care providers; and monitoring of resident activities to help ensure health, safety and well-being. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. According to Eamonn Timmins, spokesperson for older people’s charity Age Action, about one in five older people will need some sort of support in their home at some stage of their lives. And this is at the heart of what Age Action campaigns for: “We want people to be able to live in their home

for as long as possible with dignity and safety. “The big issue over the next 15 to 20 years is how we are going to do that? I think community based services like home help, home care, day care centres, meals-on-wheels, public health nurses, they are going to be to the forefront of caring for our older population. “They are the vital supports that enable people to continue living at home in their own community with their belongings around them with their own neighbours. “Community care is one of the big issues coming down the tracks and it is something we need to get on top of as a society for all of us if we are going to live with dignity in our own home,” he said.

There are many services and organisations to help the elderly or those with disabilities to live at home in their own communities as long as possible

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Finding quality one-on-one support IWA At Home is a new private service recently launched by the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA). For the first time, members of the public are now able to privately purchase superior quality homecare services directly from Ireland’s longestrunning homecare specialists. IWA At Home offers tailored personal assistance to older people and anybody with physical, sensory or other limitations that may need some help to maintain or improve their quality of life, providing one-to-one

Improving services for dementia A SPECIALIST team in Dublin City University is conducting research into the issues highlighted in a study to improve services for those living with dementia. Dr Kate Irving and Dr Louise Hopper from the School of Nursing and Human Sciences, DCU, say the vast majority of people with dementia in Ireland live at home – a place where they want to remain. The experts say the weight of dementia is often too much for families to bear alone, and resistance to taking on support often leads to a crisis situation further down the line. The current range of services available is quite limited in scope, say the experts, and they believe services in the community should be suitable, and questions about their cost and distance away should be asked.

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SPORT Old Wesley moving up to Div 1B

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rugby: donnybrook side cruise to bonus point win and league title

Dynamos claim women’s division one title:

OBLATE Dynamos pulled off a memorable victory to claim the Women’s Division One title at the expense of Portlaoise Panthers, 63-59. Panthers can look back on an unbeaten campaign in the regular season and a senior women’s cup title along the way, but it’s Dynamos who finish out the year on the sweeter note. Dynamos did not establish a meaningful lead until eight minutes before the end as Jennifer Morabito pulled up to swish her second three of the evening. She landed 18 points while the Dynamos’ bench contributed 19 points to their final tally and Morabito was credited with a game high four assists from her 40 minutes of basketball. Offensive rebounds from Alison Keech and Katie Moloney proved invaluable in running down the clock while Georgina McKenna made a vital free throw to secure the trophy.

 sport@dublingazette.com

THE stage was set, nearest rivals Blackrock had fallen short of a bonus point win, and Old Wesley needed a bonus point win over Seapoint for outright league victory. And

sure enough Old Wesley came out of the blocks with all guns blazing and dominated from start to finish in a 43-3, seven try win, earning the Ulster Bank Division 2A title. Just four minutes were on the clock when a break

JC Greyling, who scored three tries, on the attack

by Old Wesley centre Steven Harvey brought play into the opposition 22 before delivering a well timed pass to JC Greyling who crossed for the opening try. Two minutes later, Wesley were back in the Seapoint 22 and this time Michael Dunleavy got in for try number two. Seapoint’s woes continued when their second row Brian Cunningham was shown a yellow card for a ruck infringement. Ironically, this spurred on the visitors and they made their first visit to the Old Wesley half where they were rewarded with a penalty, which was kicked by James Kelly. But Seapoint’s response was short lived as, with less than 20 min-

Old Wesley’s Alan Large lifts the UBL Division 2A trophy. Picture: Deryck Vincent

utes gone, Greyling was on hand again to cross for Wesley’s third try. Wesley prop Kenny Knaggs was then sent to the sin bin for an off the ball tackle, but this was negated by a similar punishment for Seapoint second row, Mark McCoy. As half-time approached, the Donnybrook side were once again on the attack. It was a case of when, rather than if, Wesley would score the bonus point try. And that honour went to Gavin Hinde who scored try number four just before half time. Cassidy converted to make it 26-3 at the break. Any hopes that Seapoint had of a second half fightback were short

lived. Nine minutes into the second period Greyling intercepted a pass on the opposition 22. He strolled over the line for his hat-trick and it was game set and match to the Ballinteer old boys. Wesley continued to make inroads but with the onset of windy and wet conditions a number of passes failed to go to hand. Eventually, the pressure told when Wesley won a scrum against the head on the Seapoint 22. The ball was fed swiftly to Eoin Stynes on the wing who crossed in the corner. Stynes was on hand minutes later when he took a pass from Greyling and, with 35 metres to go, out-sprinted the defence

to cross and score under the posts. A chip kick by captain Alan Large from deep in his own 22 was neatly picked by Rory Stynes. Stynes made good ground before kicking ahead for Greyling to chase. Greyling looked to be impeded in the chase but despite appeals for a penalty try the referee heard none of it and eventually awarded a relieving 22. Seapoint made a late charge for a consolation try but the Wesley defence stood firm and they were able to clear their lines after turning over possession. There were no further scores and the final whistle was greeted by jubilation from the Old Wesley players and supporters.

Dublin sides denied in Irish Senior Cup semi-finals  sport@dublingazette.com

Pembroke’s Adam Pritchard in action against Banbridge last Saturday. Picture: Adrian Boehm

THE three Dublin sides in hockey’s Irish Senior Cup finals came unstuck last weekend at Belfield as Railway Union and Pembroke’s men along with Hermes, on the women’s side, missing out on the national title. Railway and Pembroke both bowed out in last Saturday’s semi-finals with the former falling to Cork C of I in agonising fashion. They had taken a first half lead against the Cork side via Mark English’s superb reverse

stick effort to lead 1-0 at the break. But they could not turn a greater portion of possession into goals and they were caught on the counter in the second half when Richard Lynch picked out the top corner with a cracking effort. No further goals accrued, eventually leading to penalties. The first nine were all converted before Billy Lynch dived low to deny Kenny Carroll and win the shoot-out 5-4 for the Cork men. Pembroke, meanwhile, were comfortably beaten by Ban-

bridge - who were crowned national champions on Sunday - 4-0 in a high tempo affair. The Ballsbridge outfit trailed 2-0 at half-time and were further hampered when goalkeeper Mark Ingram went off injured in the second half in the process of trying to deny the third goal from Johnny McKee and they never threatened a comeback after that. In Sunday’s final, Hermes were looking to win the women’s senior cup title, hoping to win their third title of the season having already annexed the

Leinster league and the Jacqui Potter Cup. But they were out-gunned by an Ulster Elks team who won their maiden national title as their star-studded side, featuring Irish captain Megan Frazer and Shirley McCay along with Canada’s Stephanie Jameson, were the dominant force throughout. Aine Curran got the only goal of the game in the 30th minute but it was her Elks team who looked the more threatening and would have run up more but for the heroics of Emma Gray between the posts for Hermes.

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A 6 Nations champ inside 18 months

ken’sDiary

Hannah Tyrrell has taken precious little time to land her first international rugby silverware following a strong career in Gaelic Games; she tells Nathan Kelly about the switch Egan ups the pace with

EIGHTEEN months, four caps, one 6 Nations title. Hannah Tyrrell’s rugby career has been a short but successful one thus far and is an incredible story of an athlete using experience from former glories to fuel current ambitions. Tyrrell played her first rugby game in October 2013 for Old Belvedere’s second team. Prior to that, the former Round Tower’s player was an integral part of the Dublin ladies footballers side, operating between the posts for the Jackies. However, following requests from friend and Irish rugby international Sharon Lynch, who also has a GAA background, the decision was made to give rugby a go.

Fast-forward to March 2015, and Tyrrell is a 6 Nations champion, and spoke to GazetteSport just days after Ireland were crowned winners. “I came into rugby and had a lot of skills that most people coming into the sport probably wouldn’t have,” she said of her switch in codes. “I had the footwork, the handling and kicking all under control which allowed me to focus on learning the rules and techniques of rugby, and then perfecting it. “The contact takes a bit of getting used to obviously but I think it’s something you have to relish and really learn to love in order to be successful.” Having impressed for Belvo, the former shotstopper turned flying

winger was selected to represent Ireland Sevens side and the decision had to be made to leave intercounty football behind and accept a full-time contract from the IRFU. The first stop on her Ireland career was to then travel to Amsterdam for the Dutch leg of the IRB women’s Sevens World Series circuit. On what it’s like to step into the setting of an international rugby competition, Tyrrell said: “Coming into a professional environment and a high per formance environment within the IRFU was and is a fantastic opportunity. “It allows you to get in top shape and improve your strength and conditioning. “You’re also looked after so well here in all

Hannah Tyrrell, left in Old Belvedere colours, has enjoyed a superb start to her rugby career since trying her hand in the sport in October 2013

aspects of the game, whether it be coaching, physio and rehab, all the way down to nutrition. “So coming into that is fantastic for any player and the improvements and benefits you get from it are brilliant and allow you to grow and grow as a player.”

right-wing, missing out the defeat to France on matchday two due to a training ground suffered concussion. She returned two weeks later to start in the historic win over England and kept her place in the starting 15 for the rest of the competition.

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‘It takes getting used to but you have to relish the contact and learn to love it in order to be successful’ - Tyrrell --------------------------------------------------------

Following a number of strong displays for the sevens side, the Dubliner was called into Tom Tierney’s Ireland squad for this year’s 6 Nations competition. It would prove to be Tyrrell’s first foray into 15-a-side rugby on an international level. “It was really just fantastic for me to be making the 30-player squad,” she said on her inclusion. “Then the Italy game proved to be my first cap. I loved every minute of it, representing my country, it’s a serious honour. “To win the 6 Nations on top of that in my first season of 15s international rugby is phenomenal, words can’t really describe how I feel.” Tyrrell started four of Ireland’s five games in the competition, all at

A shoulder injur y forced her to withdraw against Scotland quite early on in the final day win which sealed the championship. There’s little rest in the life of an international athlete however, as Tyrrell informed us training resumed just two days after the win in Scotland, and previewed the busy period ahead for her. “The rest of my season will be focused on the Seven’s now,” she said. “We’ve a big couple of months ahead trying to qualify for the Rio Olympics next year. “All our attention now turns to the European Championships in June, where we have, over a two-legged event, the opportunity to qualify for Rio outright so that’s where the head’s at now.”

two man training burst Olympic silver medallist and Irish boxing legend Ken Egan is to take part in this year’s Laurels Charity Crew Cycle from Galway to Dublin on April 19. In the run-up to the event, Egan has partnered with Gazette Sport to document his preparation for the big day, and here is his latest report from the road. AND then there were two! I decided to hit the tarmac early this week instead of the usual Saturday morning. Unfortunately, I could not take part in Saturday’s cycle as I am away with the better half. Myself and Damien Long, the Laurels pub manager, took off at 8am last Thursday again from the usual spot at the pub. I thought this was going to be like the Saturday cycle and we would get to see the wonderful country side and share cycling tactics for the big day on April 19 from Galway to Dublin. But right from the start, Damien took off like s**t from a goose and I was playing catch up. My average pace was 18-19kph on the Saturdays but this was a different animal I was playing with. Our first 40km was done in an hour and 40 minutes with an average of 30kph. I was working so hard just to stay with him. Our target was 80km and we broke the half way mark and decided to stop for a well-earned break. So, with cafe latte and chocolate muffin in Naas down the hatch, we were back on the road again. We pushed on up to Blessington and got lost for a few kilometres but found our way back to Naas and pushed on back towards Johnstown, Kill, Kilteel and back out onto the Naas road before heading for home. We picked up the pace towards Rathcoole and down towads Clondalkin. We made it back to the Laurels just under the four-hour mark. I was a broken man by this stage. Again when I get these negative thoughts of giving up I think of the little young children in Our Ladies and know their battle is life and death and for me to be out on my bike is a privilege.

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SPORT

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soccer: aherne, masterson and clarke aid irish bid

Clon retain Hosie Cup with superb comeback CLONDALKIN retained the Leinster North Midlands Hosie Cup with a single point victory over North Kildare in a windswept Kilcock last Saturday. Playing with the strong wind at their backs, Clon opened the scoring with a Matt Stapleton kick before North Kildare equalised with a penalty of their own. Unbeaten all season in Division 2A, North Kildare had significant momentum coming into the tie and their greater concentration levels in the first half were evident when they ran a tap and go penalty and scored the first try of the game to extend their lead to 8-3. Almost immediately from the kick-off, Clondalkin were guilty of falling off a number of tackles and this allowed the home team to score a second try which went unconverted to bring their total to 13. It eventually stirred into a response, Clon showing good hands as James Kenny broke away from the side of a ruck and score the away side’s first try, leaving a 13-8 deficit at the break. The Kildare men extended their lead to eight points. But, keeping the ball to hand, Clon responded through a Stapleton try which he failed to convert but there was now only 3 points between the teams. North Kildare once again extended this out to six points with their second penalty of the half. Clon kept fighting back, though, and, with 20 minutes remaining, Eoin Delaney was tackled short of the line after more good work from the backs but Seanie Brennan was on hand to cross the line. Facing into the stiff wind and from a wide angle, Matt Stapleton drove the conversion low and hard but between the posts to edge Clon in front for the first time, 20-19. North Kildare had the chance to edge back in front but missed a penalty kick and Clondalkin held on to claim the Hosie Cup. This was an important win for Clon to get under their belts with the Towns Cup semi-final game coming up against Kilkenny on Sunday next in Carlow, 3pm. Elsewhere, Clondalkin’s seconds, pictured above, reached the fourth round of the seconds Towns Cup with a high-scoring 44-27 win at home against Carlow last Sunday.

The Republic of Ireland Under-17 side that reached the UEFA European Championships in Bulgaria

Euro elite beckons for trio  nathan kelly sport@dublingazette.com

A TRIO of local talent was involved as the Republic of Ireland U-17 side booked their place in next month’s UEFA European Championships in Bulgaria. Conor Masterson and Jamie Aherne, past and present Lucan United stars, were in the squad along with Clondalkin native Trevor Clarke for the week long tournament elite phase of the competition in Poland to determine who would play at the finals in May. Tom Mohan’s side pro-

gressed from their UEFA Elite Phase group in second place on four points, and qualified alongside Greece to book their place at the finals in Bulgaria in May. The Irish side played games in less than a week against Greece, Belarus and Poland. Their opening fixture, against Greece, saw Mohan’s charges fall two goals behind early on. Former St Kevin’s Boys player Clarke – who is now with Middlesbrough – pulled one back however before Aherne was fouled inside the box and Josh Barrett scored the resulting penalty to secure

brothers in arms Local schools enjoy big day out at Spar 5s MEMBERS of the Divine Mercy SNS

Balgaddy team look on during a penalty shoot out with Holy Family NS Swords at the Dublin Finals Day of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme last week in Irishtown at the quarter-final stage. They were among a number of local schools involved with Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain winning the boys’ B cup.

Picture: James Crombie/Inpho

an opening day point. Up next for the Boys in Green was Belarus, who had beaten Poland 2-0 on the opening day and sat top of the group. Aherne opened the scoring via a brilliant cross from Clarke. The ’Boro academy star was involved in Ireland’s second too when he was brought down outside the box and Barrett brilliantly scored the freekick. Aherne completed the scoring with his brace on 77 minutes. Those results meant qualification to the finals was a real possibility for Ireland going into the

final day fixture against the hosts. The Poles have lost their opening two games and were out of the competition despite two dominant displays. A number of results could have seen Ireland go through, and it was Masterson who had the first real attempt on goal, but Mohan’s side eventually fell to a 1-0 defeat. The young squad were left sweating after the final-whistle awaiting results. But after news filtered through that Greece and Belarus had played out a scoreless draw, qualification was sealed and the celebrations began on

the pitch. After he and his young squad arrived back home on Friday, Mohan revealed how he felt after qualification was confirmed in such dramatic circumstances. “Pure relief! After the anxiety of waiting on the results at the end of the game, emotions were high and just sheer joy was felt, especially with the scenes with the players after it. That was brilliant, those scenes last a lifetime.” Mohan will travel to the draw next week to discover who he will have to prepare his side to face in Bulgaria.

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Ni Dheorain’s double powers U-15 victory  sport@dublingazette.com

ROUND Tower’s Under15 camogie side produced a fine performance to get the better of a very good Cuala side. The Dalkey side started well with some fine camoige and were two points up before Tower’s knew what hit them. Stout defence from

Crior Byrne, Fiona Walsh and Saoirse Tunney enabled Tower’s to settle. Some good pucks from Hannah Clark and determination from Lauryn Duffy gave the Tower’s forwards chances. Cuala, though, scored a wonderful third point to edge further ahead. But the game was brought back into the mix when

midfield dynamo Caoilfhionn Ni Dheorain jablifted the ball from the half-way line and soloed past a few Cuala players and before kicking the sliotar to back of the net. It gave the hoops the impetus to kick on with fine play from Aibi Ward and Shannon Sheridan and good goal-keeping from Aisling Seery keep-

ing Cuala at bay. Ni Dheorain slammed home another effort into the Cuala net from 25 yards out to continue the Clondalkin club’s dominance though the hosts did add a fourth point. Great play from Saoirse Walsh led to Aisling Seery scoring a fine point from play to cap a fine 2-1 to 0-5 victory.

football: peregrine’s undone in clondalkin

Club Noticeboard round tower clondalkin THE senior hurlers beat Fingallians in

We ask members to advise anyone

were resounding winners, also in

considering a function to alert them

league action, against O’Dwyers.

to club as an excellent venue.

The minor footballers beat St Per-

The Round Tower lotto draw for

egine’s also in the league. In adult

March 23 with a jackpot of €10,000;

football cup action, the inters were

numbers drawn were 2, 15, 25 and 28

beaten by Lucan and the juniors by

and the bonus ball was 1.

Ballinteer St John’s.

bonus ball winner. Three x €100 win-

due. We ask anyone yet to sign-up to

ners: Martin Corrigan, Cora Weadick

please do so. Pay at the bar or online

and Breda Henry. The club lotto is a

at www.roundtower.ie.

crucial fundraiser and it’s very easy

Between the Posts has been it online at www.roundtower.ie or pick up a copy in the clubhouse. Thanks to all who have submitted team pictures. We continue to

Round Tower 6-16 St Peregrine’s 3-10  michael mcglynn sport@dublingazette.com

ROUND Tower’s minor footballers went on a goal spree as they swept past St Peregrine’s at Monastery Road in a vastly entertaining tie last weekend. Indeed, Tower’s wasted no time going for the jugular. Two minutes in, Adam Doyle released Stephen Bracken and he dinked it over the advancing keeper into the net for an early lead. The full-forward then kicked a point from the

right but the visitors enjoyed 10 minutes of superiority that saw them level it at 1-1 to 0-4. Matthew McLoughlin was sprung from the bench and his impact was instant. Doyle batted a kick-out into his path and he advanced before striking into top corner. A push on an advancing Peregrine’s midfielder presented them with a penalty which they converted but the home side responded by again cutting open the visitors’ defence. McLoughlin ran at pace before cutting inside and releasing Bracken.

He side-footed past the on-rushing keeper. Doyle, Craig Shaaban and Bracken added further points before the net was found again as Thomas Galvin won and released his midfield partner Shabaan. He passed to Bracken in the inside forwards and he cut inside his marker and again stroked home. McLoughlin registered an excellent individual score while two Bracken frees, an excellent team score that was finished by Eoin Halpin, and a Kevin McGibney strike from long-range reinforced Tower’s advantage at the

break, 4-9 to 1-5. Towers started the second period as they had the first. Halpin played a one-two with Bracken to release him on goal and it was another excellent finish – this time to the top corner. Graham Proctor and Conor Harte set up another Bracken point and our full-forward kicked magnificently from range on 37 minutes. Peregrine’s scored 1-2 without reply. But Tower’s kicked-back into action with Shaaban scoring his before Bracken rounded off the goalscoring with a remarkable fourth goal.

roundtower.ie. The brilliantly talented, US-based Brendan’s Voyage will visit Round Tower GAA club during its forthcoming Irish tour. They will perform in the club on Sat-

pictures for use on website and for

urday, April 18 from 8.30pm and then

our records.

Sunday, April 19, from 5-8pm. Tickets

A mentor or parent with a camera

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Gilligan who can be contacted at 086

team pic and submit it to info@round-

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submitted pictures.

Mfl division 3a

to support it. Play online at www.

encourage mentors to organise team

tower.ie. Thanks to all teams who have

Tower’s hit six of the best in minor league

There was no overall winner and no

Membership for 2015 is now over-

relaunched and has a new look. Read

The Round Tower minor footballers who beat St Peregrine’s last weekend

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Westmanstown/garda MIXED fortunes last week in the cup

is back the following week with the

competitions with the juniors having a

intermediates away to Clanna Gael on

deserved one-point win over Na Gaeil

Saturday, April 11 and the juniors away

Oga away in St Catherine’s Park on

to O’Toole’s on Sunday, April 12.

Sunday morning.

A busy weekend for our juveniles

The intermediates lost out narrowly

with lots of action on the playing fields.

to St Brigid’s, also away, on Thursday

Our girls hosted a camogie blitz tour-

night. There are no fixtures over the

nament with our neighbours Lucan

Easter weekend but league action

Sarsfields and St Brigid’s.

lucan sarsfields MANY thanks to all the teams who sent

urday April 18 from 12 noon to 1.30pm.

in match reports this weekend.

To book a slot, text Mick O’Hara at 087

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2470271 no later than 6pm on Sunday April 12.

1,500 players in action in the last week

Our U-11 mentors present The Full

across all four codes from age seven

Monty on April 11 with the music sup-

to 40+.

plied by Arthur; all welcome.

Membership is now due for 2015 and

Have you got what it takes to beat

can be renewed online via our web-

The Kube? If so keep Saturday, May 2

site.

free and contact the organising com-

The first Lucan Sarsfields bingo night will take place on Wednesday,

mittee on 087 4650729 to register your interest.

April 1; free teas and coffees, spot

We are running two Easter Camps

prizes, big jackpot and a great oppor-

this year, registration links are on the

tunity to bring a car of friends to a fun

website.

night.

There were excellent wins for our

We are having our first outing of

U-16A, U-16B, U-15A and U-14A hurlers

the year, sponsored by Mick Molloy,

over Naomh Barrog, Na Fianna, Bally-

at Palmerstown House, Naas on Sat-

boden and St Vincent’s, respectively.

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