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Community digs deep to give Jason fitting send off Family, friends reeling after tragic death of 13-year-old
SYLVIA POWNALL A COMMUNITY has united in grief and support for the family of a 13-year-old schoolboy with a “cheeky smile” who died earlier this month.
The tragic passing of Jason Reddin from Liscarne Gardens in Neilstown, Clondalkin, of sudden death syndrome has left his family, friends and school pals reeling. Jason, a keen basketball player and Liverpool fan,
was found dead by his grandmother Marie at her home while he was visiting her. His heartbroken mother Karen told The Gazette: “She went to call him for his dinner and she couldn’t wake him. He loved spending time with
his nanny – but he was a pure mammy’s boy at heart.” Locals dug deep to make sure Jason had a good send off and raised over €7,000 for his funeral where school pals formed a guard of honour. Continued on Page 8
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CHILDCARE | HIQA STUDY REVEALS WORRYING RESULTS
Foster parents not being vetted properly: report
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Ice to see you ... GAA Legend Pat Spillane and friends help launch the ARI Trade and Tourism Show 2017
Active retirement trade show to keep elders on Local service meets just TWO of 26 national standards their toes at the RDS 17 incidents of children going missing from care
SYLVIA POWNALL FOSTER carers in Clondalkin, Rowlagh, Palmerstown, Ballyfermot and Lucan have not been vetted properly, a damning report by the health watchdog HIQA has found. The results of the study into childcare in Dublin South Central exposed significant protection risks and found that the service
met just one of 26 national standards. HIQA found that more than 100 foster carers have not been put through the required repeat screening process – and that garda vetting was not always obtained for other adults who had unsupervised access to the 351 children in DSC foster care. The inspection last December uncovered 27
child protection and welfare complaints about children in Tusla’s foster care system in the area during 2016 – with files indicating that two Tusla staff had no garda vetting whatsoever. There were 17 incidents of children going missing from care and some children were left six years or more in placements before an assessment was carried out.
The report concluded: “Allowing a child to be cared for by an unassessed and unapproved relative carer for several years posed a significant safeguarding risk.” Inspectors raised concerns that Tusla was carrying out repeat assessments of carers who had already been deemed unsuitable, and questioned why assessment periods for foster care applicants were being extended when risks had been identified. Tusla Child and Family Agency’s chief operations officer Jim Gibson said an action plan had been put in place to address the report’s findings. He a dded: “Tusla remains committed to improving the care and safeguarding of children in foster care in Dublin South Central and all children in our care.” ISPCC chief executive Grainia Long said the review of Tusla services was disappointing, adding: “All children require robust systems for their protection, systems that are resourced, and that are followed.” Terry Dignan, CEO of EPIC, which works with people in care, said the State had failed those most in need of its protection and the situation was unacceptable. He added: “You are talking about vulnerable children. The State is the corporate parent and they have a responsibility to ensure they are safe, and kept safe. “That is not being done and it needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.”
THIS year’s Active Retirement Ireland trade and tourism show at the RDS promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a dizzying amount of free content lined up for attendees to enjoy. Taking place from 10.30am to 5pm on May 23, the largest one-day extravaganza for the active retirement market has grown so big that the RDS is needed for the thousands of people set to attend. The ARI Trade and Tourism Show will celebrate all that is good about ageing and will focus on health, activity, financial security, travel, holidays, lifelong learning, social connections, sports, cooking, fashion, investments, and legal advice, as well as plenty of fun and informative workshops and demo hubs.
Legend of Luke Kelly all set for rugby fundraiser A FUNDRAISER featuring a performance by The Legend of Luke Kelly will take place at Clondalkin Rugby FC on May 5 at 7pm. Tickets are priced at 25, are open to members and non-members but are very limited – contact Stephen at 085 1976080 to book. All profits will go towards purchasing new equipment for the club. Dublin Gazette Newspapers, Second Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dublin 14 Tel: 01 - 6010240. Email: sales@dublingazette.com news@dublingazette.com web: www.dublingazette.com twitter: @DublinGazette Visit us on Facebook at DublinGazetteNewspapers
Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Stephen A DAD-OF-THREE killed in a deliberate hit and run in Tallaght was last week remembered at his funeral as a loving, devoted father. Stephen Lynch, 32, died after sustaining fatal head injuries when car was driven over him by a gang of men in Brookview Close. St Aidan’s Church in Brookview was full to capacity as the Tallaght community turned up in strength and solidarity with the Lynch family for his funeral mass. Members of
Stephen Lynch: Pic: Facebook
St Mark’s Celtic FC formed a guard of honour as the hearse carrying Stephen’s coffin arrived adorned with a Leeds Utd flag. Fr Jimmy McPartland said Stephen had died “at an age and in a way we did not expect”. At the end of the mass his mother Vera said the day Stephen was born was the proudest day of her life, and the day he died was the worst. The car used to kill Stephen was seized by gardai along with other evidence at the scene including a mobile phone. No arrests have yet been made.
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BEST OF DUBLIN | DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO NOMINATE YOUR CHOICE FOR 98FM’S LOCAL AWARDS
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• Dublin Hero • Best Sportsperson • Best Sports Club • Best Dub
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• Best Gym • Best Bar • Best Taxi Driver • Best Bus Driver
98FM’s Luke O’Faolain on Moore Street with the 98FM Thunders at the launch of Best of Dublin 2017 – celebrating the great and good of our city. Picture: Patrick O’Leary
IT’S BACK! Now in its fourth year, 98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards will celebrate the great and good of Dublin, from taxi drivers, barbers and sportspeople to shops, local takeaways and even the best breakfast. A new addition this year is the Dublin Hero category, which aims to celebrate those fantastic Dubs who selflessly go over and above to protect the residents, communities and all the people who frequent and enjoy our beautiful city on a daily basis. The call for nominations is out now so get your votes in – just got to www.98fm.com/BestofDublin – but hurry, because the closing date for nominations is April 30. A final shortlist will then be announced and released for public vote on Tuesday 2nd May, with two full weeks for voting before the final ceremony in the RDS on May 23rd. Last year’s awards received over 500,000 public votes and this year the station aims to bring this to over 525,000! If you live in Dublin, you don’t need any convincing as to just how great it is – we have some of the best food, drink, places and people, making it one of the best cities in the world. This year the categories to vote include a mix of culture, places, food and drink venues, and of course the people that make up the fabric of our capital city! And don’t miss next week’s Gazette to see the full list of nominees across all four categories.
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A feast for your senses
FUNDING | SUPPORT SOUGHT FOR STREET CARNIVAL
High insurance costs leave festival in doubt SYLVIA POWNALL ROCKETING insurance costs have left this year’s Clondalkin Festival in doubt unless an alternative source of funding can be found. Organisers have set up a crowd funding appeal (www.gofundme. com) and are hoping local supporters will come to the rescue of the annual street carnival. Spokesperson Thyes Kavanagh told The Gazette: “This is our seventh year but we have to fundraise because the cost of staging the festival has just gone through the roof, particularly public liability cover. “That cost has gone from €200 in the first year to €3,000 last year which considering it lasts for four hours and is held on public streets is quite unbelievable.” The event is suppor ted by
South Dublin County Council and South Dublin Chamber and funeral director Brian McIlroy is the chief sponsor for all the live events. “Without him last year it wouldn’t have gone ahead,” admitted Thyes. “This year we’re looking for some of the pubs to help us out and hopefully they’ll get the benefit of extra people in the village centre enjoying the event. “The whole idea of it is to offer family entertainment free of charge. So if parents come along with their kids they can get their face painted and go on all the rides without having to put their hand in their pocket. “Where else would you get somewhere on a Sunday afternoon where you could bring the kids and not have to worry about the cost?”
Last year’s festival fell foul of bad weather but the summer event normally attracts a healthy crowd with Main Street and Tower Road closed to traffic. Thyes said: “We have a fantastic range of street performers lined up. Last year we had one guy from Australia who was over in Ireland on a trip who’d heard about it and came along to perform. “We have Canadians, UK guys, the best of the best. We let them put a hat down because they have to cover their expenses to get here from town but otherwise everything is free. “We’ve been told we clean out Grafton Street on that Sunday.” Anybody who wants to help out can visit Festival in Clondalkin on gofundme or the Facebook page (Clondalkin Festival InClondalkin) – Twitter @Clondalkinfestival.
Fintan Gorman, and Jack Daly from Clonalkin Rugby Club with Luca Caffiere from Barnhall Rugby Club
Having a ball at rugby camp-out
MEMEBERS of Clondalkin Rugby Club took part in the Athy Rugby Camp-Out, the only event of it’s kind in the world which provides a memorable team-building experience for boys and girls, rugby squads with a fun, affordable way to end the season. The standard of rugby at the event was really impressive and the way the children threw themselves into the positive, festive spirit of the day created a brilliant atmosphere. Pictures: Aishling Conway
Helen, James, Daniel and Paul Lindopp with Ella Grace, Jeanette, Dara and Frank McKenna
A SIGHTLESS theatre performance is coming to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght this April 28 and 29. Carpet Theatre goes on tour with The Flood – a fascinating audio play in the dark. Audiences can wear optional blindfolds as live music, sound effects and smells swirl around them, immersing them in a powerful experience of their other senses. The story is based around the Dublin ‘floods’ of 2011. David, an old sailor with failing sight, mops a leak in his kitchen all night and relives a lifetime of memories… Director Ciaran Taylor has been working through the National Council of the Blind Ireland with groups of blind and visually impaired people since 2014 to devise Sightless Cinema. Information and booking at www.civictheatre.ie or 01 462 7477.
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Out and About
WHAT A SHOW! P
ERRYSTOWN Manor Estate Variety Group were in fine form as they presented Show Time in the community centre. Featuring song, dance and comedy the event was a treat for all who came. All the cast and crew did a brilliant job to help ensure that the audience had a night that would live long in the memory.
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COUNCIL | GOOD MIX OF SOCIAL, PRIVATE HOUSING
Project to deliver up to 1,000 houses SYLVIA POWNALL A MAJOR project that will deliver up to 1,000 houses in Clondalkin was last week approved by the council. It follows a special meeting of the local authority where a development on 87 acres at The Grange/Kilcarbery was given majority approval by elected members. The development will see at least 892 houses built via a Public Private Partnership (PPP) joint venture which will see an investor build and manage the houses for a fee payable by the council.
After the meeting Cllr Francis Timmons (Ind), who voted in favour, said: “It’s a good mix of social and private housing over five years and will deliver 900 housing units and will also provide a school and retail units. “I would have preferred my first option that the council build this but we are in desperate need of housing and this development is badly needed.” Cllr Mark Ward (SF) said he was “aghast” to see some parties voting against what will deliver over 400 social houses on the largest tract of
council-owned land in Clondalkin. He added: “Since becoming a councillor the single biggest issue that I have come across is the housing crisis. Sinn Fein have secured an agreement that will see any profits that the council will make from the sale of this land used to buy additional land and to repeat the process.” Prior to the meeting People Before Profit had expressed its opposition to the PPP model warning it would repeat the housing mistakes of the past at schemes like O’Devaney Gardens.
Rugby fundraising night Superstore set to open
A FUNDRAISER featuring a performance by The Legend of Luke Kelly takes place at Clondalkin Rugby FC on May 5 at 7pm. Tickets, €25, are open to members and non-members but are very limited – contact Stephen at 085 1976080 to book. All profits will go towards purchasing new equipment for the club.
A NEW home, leisure and garden superstore is set to open at Liffey Valley next month. This will be the first branch of UK chain The Range to open in Dublin and it’s set to create around 80 jobs. The store – set to open on May 19 - will be located at the Retail Park Liffey Valley and will become the park’s anchor tenant.
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Tributes to tragic teen Jason’s death has left his mam Karen, stepdad Dave, sisters Stephanie, 19, and Ashling, 15, and brothers Joey, 21 and nine-year-old David in shock. Ashling’s class at Collinstown Park Community College have dedicated their Fighting Words collective novel transition year project to the memory of her younger brother. She told how Jason was in “grand form” at the family home just “a couple of hours” before he died. She said: “He was messing with me in the kitchen that day. He was swinging the milk around.” Mum Karen said second year student Jason was known as a “cheeky chancer with a way of getting out of trouble” but he had a heart of gold and was great with young kids, particularly his cousins Kasey, 4, and two-year-old Kayleigh. There is no history of sudden death in the family and Karen remains baffled as to what happened to Jason. She revealed: “He was at his nan’s and she was after asking him what he wanted for his dinner. He said barbeque chicken and he went into her room watching Showbox on his phone. But when
she went to call him she just couldn’t wake him.” Stepdad Dave said: “He was Liverpool mad and Coutinho was his favourite player. He was at the age where he was just starting to get interested in girls. When he was 18 he was going to go to America, that was his plan. “We just want to thank the community for what they did for us and Brian McElroy funeral directors were fantastic. Everyone was right behind us whatever we needed and we weren’t expecting that.” Jason’s school pals described him as a “bit of a messer” but said he excelled at metalwork and had built a walking robot for one of his assignments. They all signed a class photo and a basketball as a keepsake for the family. Younger brother David (DJ) said: “He was the best brother to me and I miss him.” Family friend Linda McGowan, who led the funeral fundraiser, said: “I don’t think there is a single person around here who didn’t know Jason and who didn’t support the collection. “He was very well liked and well thought of. He was a lovely young fella.”
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Even better style at a new-look Des Kelly’s THEY’VE been around for a long time, but they’ve never looked this good! Get on down and have a look at Des Kelly Interiors’ fantastic, newlook store on the Long Mile Road. Wander around and be inspired by their new room settings, finishing touches, and their fantastic NEW BEDS, CARPETS AND FLOORING departments. Des Kelly Interiors have put a huge amount of effort into the buying and merchandising of their beds, carpets and wood flooring section, working closely with suppliers and looking at infashion colours and designs. All the very best brand names and thousands of different colours are there to choose from in carpets, laminate, and engineered floors, but at the same old quality prices you have come to expect from Des Kelly. Their sales advisors are welltrained to advise you with what-
ever your ideas and dreams are, and needed, they’ll even come out and estimate your rooms for free! They have new beds, bed frames, new furniture ranges, bar stools, dining furniture, mirrors, pictures and a huge interior finishing touches area. They even have their own interior designer on board if you need a little help, and they boast their own uphol-
stery shop upstairs. You’re bound to love the newlook LONG MILE ROAD store, so come down and have a look – you might be surprised by what you see. And it does not stop here as they’re refurbishing them all one by one at the moment, so be sure to keep an eye on your local DES KELLY INTERIORS store.
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A clever, stylish, designer kitchen ideal for families CASH & Carry Kitchens has launched the Shaker Dakar Kitchen with much-loved Irish superchef Catherine Fulvio (right). In the process of collaborating, Catherine has developed a core list of kitchen design musthaves which she believes are essential to facilitate modern family life in any kitchen. Cash & Carry Kitchens
Shaker Dakar kitchen encapsulates the connection between how family life is lived in 2017 with design features to make the practicalities of a busy life function better.
It is a modern yet classic kitchen in a contemporary shade of soft grey; an ideal family kitchen to facilitate easy maintenance in a busy life. The Shaker Dakar is on display in all of Cash & Carry Kitchens’s nationwide showrooms, where you can feel the quality of the materials, and speak to an expert designer. Whether you have ideas you would like to discuss,
The Shaker Dakar Kitchen is more than a beautiful kitchen – it’s full of clever touches to help make it the heart of the home for all the family
or simply need inspiration for your new kitchen, just drop by or go online to book a free design appointment. Catherine’s Top-three design essentials to con-
sider when designing your kitchen space: 1. Recycling bins; integrating waste sorting into the design process will keep your kitchen looking attractive, tidy and is better
for the environment. 2. Pop-up plug station; pop-up plug stations are handy for easy access when cooking and mean that you can use your appliances right in the
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Argos - Heart of House Padstow fabric, duck egg chaise lounge €370 EMMA NOLAN
THERE’S something unbearably elegant about a chaise lounge. They evoke a sense of indulgence that’s hard to explain; an old Hollywood timeless sophistication combined with a lack of real necessity. When does one actually ever need a chaise lounge?
While they may not be the most practical piece of furniture, they are damned stylish and if you have the room for one, why not consider including one the next time you’re decorating? They’re fancy and never going out of style, so there’s nothing stopping you from taking that stylish step of adding a singular piece of signature furnishing.
Create your ideal outdoor space with Tobermore tiling OUTDOOR living has become an essential lifestyle requirement for the modern homeowner and this is the perfect time of year to give your garden, patio or driveway a little ‘TLC’! Let Tobermore lend a helping hand in creating your ideal outdoor space with their inspiring range of paving and walling products and design services. The benefits of an outdoor living space are endless. As well as enhancing the beauty, character, and of course, the value of your property, the creation of a landscaped outdoor space extends the size of your home in offering another living area for you and your family to unwind in over the glorious Spring/Summer months! It’s also ideal for entertaining and provides a safe play area for
children. Tobermore landscape designer and award-winning columnist Vanessa Drew offers some expert advice on crafting the outdoor space of your dreams: “With clever landscape design and the correct choice of products and colours, a paved patio or driveway can help create the outdoor space your home deserves. “Although we design a number of patios and driveways at Tobermore, we also believe that the incorporation of landscaping shouldn’t be limited to this – why not add linking paths and steps to connecting areas within your garden to create unique areas of interest?” Tobermore’s Paving and Walling Centre in Dublin is well worth a visit for some inspiration on getting started on your new and
improved outdoor space. Open from 9am to 5.30pm from Monday to Saturday, the centre offers the opportunity to view the beautiful product colour blends, textures, sizes and laying patterns available in real-life landscaped environments. Free samples are also available for you to take home. In addition, the company offer free design clinics which can be booked in advance at the centre, as well as exclusive call-out services which involve a detailed assessment of your project. Fees apply for the call-out services but are refundable on purchase of Tobermore products (terms and conditions apply). For further information, call 01 843 7440, or see the site at www.tobermore.ie.
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TV | GARDENING SERIES
Get ready for a Super way to battle into 2017’s Bloom WOULD-BE garden gods and goddesses will be glued to their RTE One screens for the new series of Super Garden, which has just started back on our screens. The 8.30pm Tuesday night episodes will see budding green-fingered garden designers compete to showcase their talents at Ireland’s premier garden festival, Bloom by Bord Bia, with each designer allocated a real garden to transform. Given a tight budget and just five weeks to meet the homeowner’s needs and build a Super Garden worthy of the prestigious Bloom spot, the series follows each designer from the initial concept and design stage, through the reality of the construction process to the all-important judging day. The decision of which Super Garden will be recreated to represent Woodies and Cuprinol at Bloom 2017 lies in the hands of the judges: Bloom show manager, Gary Graham; Bloom gold medallist and Woodies Garden Design ambassador Leonie Cornelius, and representing Cuprinol, garden design lecturer Monica Alverez. Will they wilt or thrive under the pressure? (The designers, that is, as the gardens will no doubt impress viewers throughout the series.) Tune in to RTE One on Tuesdays to find out.
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THERE’S a reason spring cleaning is a thing – to revitalise the home after a long winter. We can finally start to crack open some windows, let some light in and enjoy the longer days, and nothing re-energises your home like a total Spring update. Heaton’s spring-summer homewares collection contains some very reasonably priced pieces for an easy overhaul – perfect to renew your home’s energy for the year. Natural and botanical themes are at the fore-
front of this collection – the selection of wall canvases start from just €4, and sugar-coated wooden picture frames from €8. Mix and match textured throws like the Cream Basket Weave throw (€18) with some 70s-inspired Jacquard cushions from €10. Fine dining goes a deeper shade of blue with Heaton’s new crockery ranges (from €3). Vibrant coloured glass and mango wood serving boards like the Acacia Paddle Board €10 will create a fresh table setting for entertaining. In the kitchen, keep your cool with
a mint makeover! Combine pretty cream and green enamel storage canisters from €5 and clever Household tidy boxes €10 for a retro look. In the bedroom, calming greys and pinks bring peaceful vibes. Add soft furnishings with the Damask Rug at €46, a selection of scatter cushions in velvets (from €8) and a super soft flannel fleece (€12). Finally, finish the look with a modern, contemporary bedside lamp in gun metal grey (just €15), and shed even more light on with the large Capiz Pendant shade (€14).
Dubs taking part in the series include rathgar woman Ashling Harrison (top), and Anna Grainger and her son Oran, from Stillorgan
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HOMES | DIY GARDENING Large hurricane rope candle ne holder €65; Medium hurrica 5 €5 der rope candle hol
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Inspirational calm plants HARVEY NORMAN’S latest homeware collection is inspired by Botanical Gardens and Oriental Spring. Adding some house plants to a room is an easy and affordable way to create a calm haven at the heart of your home. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, house plants are actually good for your health. Apart from absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen in the home, house plants also help you to work better. Infact, being “under the influence of plants” can increase memory retention up to 20%, according to a University of Michigan study. So clear some corners and get some greenery in your home this Summer. The new SS17 collections is available in all Harvey Norman stores and online at www.harveynorman.ie.
Glazed pots €25 ea
Sea green pots €15 ea
Set of two plant pots €25
Hanging Macrame from €15 ea
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Interior designer Suzie McAdam
Head to the city centre for interiors advice that’ll help a good cause, too EMMA NOLAN
THIS May, Walls To Workstations – providers of interiors for workplaces – are launching a new collection for the home called RESIDE. The pop-up interiors shop will open at the Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane from May 4 to 6, where it will feature some of the world’s leading furniture brands including Fritz Hansen, with a spotlight on the brand’s all new Lune sofa, which was just unveiled at Milan Furniture Fair. As an iconic Danish design brand, Fritz Hansen are famous for their classic and contemporary pieces. The Lune sofa, by designer Jamie Hayon, is being stocked exclusively at this pop-up. In a quest to capture the “intersection of clean Nordic aesthetics and southern elegance”, Hayon has paired a playful design with Fritz Hanse’s
Designer Jamie Hayon’s Lune sofa, for the iconic Danish design brand, Fritz Hansen , will be on show at the pop-up in Dame Lane
renowned quality. The functional, modular system offers unlimited possibilities, from a straight two-seater to larger L-shapes, along with chaise longue options. Prices for the Lune sofa start at a twoseater from €3,500, three seater from €4,900 and L-shape from €5,600. As part of the pop-up, RESIDE will be hosting workshops from Irish interior designer, Suzie McAdam. Suzie’s workshops will focus on themes such as design trends and key looks for 2017, interior styling tips and tricks, choosing the perfect colour and understanding its impact on atmosphere and light, and how to expertly curate furniture in the home and the importance of good design. Tickets for the workshops are available from residebyw2w.eventbrite.ie for €10, with all proceeds going to the Jack & Jill Foundation.
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M50MOTORING The Dublin Gazette drives you through the motoring world on a tour of the latest models, technology and industry news
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The new Citroën C5 Aircross comes with SUV features including protective panels on the lower body and wheel arches are enhanced with the graphic contours of the Airbump inserts.
PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID WINS WORLD GREEN CAR AWARD
TOYOTA’S Prius Plugin Hybrid has won the World Green Car award for the second consecutive year. The car earned the World Green Car title from an initial entry list of 12 new vehicles from all over the world. In deciding the award tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption, and use of a major advanced power plant technology (beyond engine componentry), aimed specifically at increasing the vehicle’s environmental responsibility, were all taken into consideration. Vehicles in all award categories were selected and voted on by an international jury panel comprising 75 automotive journalists from 23 countries around the world, of which 13 are European countries. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid combines all the attributes of the new, full hybrid, fourth generation Prius with a classleading all-electric EV driving mode range of more than 50 km and achieves average fuel consumption of only 1.0 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 22 g/ km. Toyota’s new Prius Plug-in Hybrid also includes several new technologies such as an EV range-extending solar roof and a Battery Warming System.
Creature comforts CITROEN has unveiled its new generation C5 Aircross SUV as a ‘peopleminded’ SUV. This new model claims to benefit from the latest technologies that ensure easier driving and a modern approach to comfort including the new Citroen Advanced Comfort programme. This is claimed to be a revolutionary new suspension system with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, which aims to deliver a uniquely smooth and comfortable ride that is typically
Citroen. New C5 Aircross will also be the first Citroen available with PHEV Plug-In Hybrid technology, developing 300bhp a combination of a 2.0litre petrol engine and two electric motors. The car is scheduled to be launched in Europe early in 2018. The new C5 Aircross stands apart with its unique appearance designed around a high bonnet line, a 2.73m long wheelbase and short overhangs. On the inside there is a wide and tall central console.
There are front heated seats with massage functions and rear seats with extra leg room. The atmosphere inside the car is purified using an air quality treatment system. The car is equipped with a 12.3inch digital instrument cluster and an eight-inch HD touchscreen. The new C5 Aircross also features a wireless inductive charging function for smartphones as well as an array of driving aids, including Active Safety Brake, Active Lane Departure Warn-
ing and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop Function. The car also features Grip Control and Hill Assist Descent Control to help you enjoy an off-road adventure in safety. Citroen claims that the acoustic insulation of the car is excellent, thanks to laminated double glazed windows. An insulation layer helps to reduce road and wind noise and there has been particular emphasis placed on the sound insulation in the engine compartment.
Volvo Car Ireland offers up to €4,000 price support offer VOLVO Car Ireland has announced a series of competitive price contribution offers towards the purchase of a selected range of new Volvo cars. At the top of the range, Volvo is offering a €4,000 contribution towards the purchase of a new S90 or V90 car. The S60, V60 and V60 Cross Country are available with a €2,000 contribution. The Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country come with a €1,000 contribution. The classic XC60 comes with a €1,850 contribution offer and for a limited time it also comes with a free style pack worth €2,000.
Volvo is offering new car buyers tempting contribution offers of up to €4,000 on some models
Patricia Greene, of Volvo Ireland says: “The premium car market has become very competitive and we believe these transparent contributions will put Volvo
in a very strong position when consumers are considering their options and making a new car purchase. The Volvo Car brand is built on award-winning Swedish design and engineering. With our most innovative Volvo range in terms of design, safety and technology and our recently announced incentives, there has never been a better time to visit a Volvo car dealership.” The S90 is the only car in its class with the semi-autonomous drive feature, Pilot Assist, as standard. The system gives gentle steering inputs to keep the car properly aligned within lane markings up to motor-
way speeds of around 130 km/h and no longer needs to follow another car. Pilot Assist is standard across Volvo’s 90s range and is another step towards full autonomous drive – a key innovation area for Volvo. For a limited time only the classic Volvo XC60 also is also being offered with a complimentary Style Pack worth €2,000. The Volvo contribution offers are available at participating Volvo dealers and are applicable to retail sales only on new cars registered between April 11and 31 June 2017.
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FASTNews Renault helps Pieta House THERE was good news for Pieta House recently thanks to Renault Ireland, which presented the national suicide and self-harm support centre’s chief executive with a new 171 Renault Megane Grand Coupe. Brian Higgins regularly travels all across the country to visit Pieta House’s centres, with the branded vehicle helping to draw attention to its services. Patrick Magee, country operations manager, Renault Ireland, said: “We hope that this new Renault Megane Grand Coupe will benefit the amazing work that Pieta House do.”
New E-Class set to be the Estate of the nation While Irish car buyers tend to shy away from the estate car options, the new MercedesBenz E220d estate is one car that can change that. This is a luxury and spacious estate car that delivers predictable economy as Michael Moroney found when it took the German brand load carrier for a recent test drive. Irish car buyers have not been estate car fans to the same extent as their German counterparts. Saloons and hatchbacks dominate the market while estate cars with their perception of being awkward or unwieldy to drive, are seen as a minority interest. The new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class
estate can change that impression. Large luxury brand cars are often more likely to have estate car fans for a variety of good reasons. They combine a luxury car experience with some practical space features and modern designs have meant that there often just minuscule differences in vehicle
lengths between estates and saloons. Modern estate cars such as the E-Class estate are every bit as manoeuvrable as their saloon car counterparts. The E220d comparison shows that the estate car is just 10mm (less than half an inch) longer than the saloon model. This confirms just how the modern estate car design can be incorporated into a standard car body size while packing in more load space. The other manoeuvrability measure is the turning circle. With the E220d estate you’ll find that it measures up exactly the same as the saloon version, making the choice of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate an even more compelling one that some of the more expensive and less load spacious SUV’s. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class credentials have been justly confirmed with its award as Ireland’s Car of the Year 2017. Just like the saloon version, this new E-Class estate answers all of questions when it comes to luxury and performance with an entry price reduction. Mercedes-Benz has blended in the styling to give this estate car an almost coupé type look. This means that you no longer feel that you’re driving a load carrier, just a big and luxurious car with lots of load capacity. In engine performance terms, this new 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel can deliv-
The new Mercedes-Benz E220d estate is an impressive car in terms of comfort and technology while it also proves its value as a large and economical estate car. Entry prices start at €56,310.
Mercedes Benz E-Class 220d Estate
1500rpm on the engine. That alone will guarantee economy and keeping that economy can be SPECIFICATIONS automatically set using the Engine 2.0 litre car’s range of automatic Engine power 194hp technology devices. 0 – 100km/hr 7.7 seconds This new E-Class MerEconomy 23.8km/litre cedes-Benz is a car that’s (4.2/100km or 67mpg) now firmly on the pathFuel Tank Capacity 66 litres/12 litres A Blue way toward autonomous CO2 emissions 120g/km driving. The benefits can Road Tax Band A4 €200 be safer driving and great Main Service 20,000km/12 months economy, I found out. Euro NCAP Rating 5 Star 2016 This new optional MerWarranty 2 years cedes Benz Drive Pilot sysEntry Price €56,310 tem comes with automatic functions such as remote parking, road guidance, speed control, braking, acceleration, gear changing. It also has the ability to anticipate road hazards ahead and to take corrective action. The interior is spacious and comfortable, with er very impressive econo- off this figure during my good seat adjustment up my figures, being only very test drive which covered front. The large boot with marginally less economical 966km across a range of a capacity of 640 litres than its saloon car coun- driving conditions. (100 litres more than the terpart. That keeps the That’s still an impres- saloon version) extends to estate in CO2 tax band A4 sive economy level for 1,820 with the rear seats with a low annual motor such a big car. The reason folded. why it’s so economical is tax rate of just €200. This spacious estate The official economy a combination of its nine is competitively priced figure is rated at 23.8km/ speed automatic gearbox relative to the Audi A6, litre (4.2/100km or 67mpg) with the engine perfor- BMW 5 Series and Volvo and that’s on par with the mance. This car can cruise V90 competition and the saloon car version. I found at the top motorway speed basic deal still has a lot to that I was about 25% of 120km/hr at a low offer.
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FastSport CRICKET SIDE GRATEFUL FOR TITLE SPONSOR: THE Irish Women’s squad have been given a boost ahead of their tour of the UAE and South Africa with the news that Hanley Energy have been confirmed as team sponsor for the 2017 season. Hanley Energy’s support means the team will take on an England XI in three 50-over games next week ahead of their Quadrangular tournament involving South Africa, Zimbabwe and India next month. The news was welcomed by Irish Women team captain Laura Delany, who sees Hanley Energy as a lucky omen for the team, given past success. “They were our headline sponsor when we beat Bangladesh in the dramatic final of the T20 World Cup in Thailand,” said Delany. “Their ongoing investment in the Irish women’s team means we have been able to double our fixture list during the last two years. More fixtures against the best sides means more chances for us to grow and develop as players.”
HOCKEY: RATHFARNHAM CLUB MISS OUT ON NATIONAL TITLE ON GOAL DIFFERENCE
Rovers’ run comes three goals short of EYHL title
STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com
THREE Rock Rovers hammered Instonians 9-1 at Grange Road in their final men’s EY Hockey League game of the season but the result proved not quite enough for them to overhaul Banbridge. It was their 11th successive win and saw the Rathfarnham club end the regular season level with Bann but they missed out on the title by three goals on goal difference. Indeed, it was a fraught final day of the season with anxious checks of smart phones throughout the game as Rovers sought to overhaul the long-time leaders. Three Rock were led out for the match by the club’s Rockets, Ireland’s first Parahockey team for people with special needs who will represent the country at August’s European Championships. From the outset, Rovers needed to outscore Bann by six goals and they got off to the perfect start with Mitch Darling scoring inside two minutes. Kevin Mullins forced home a second in the seventh minute and a Jody
Three Rock were joined by their Parahockey team, the Rockets, for their walk-out last Saturday. Picture: Adrian Boehm
Hosking strike followed seconds later - a brilliant reverse stick effort - to build a 3-0 lead with just eight minutes gone. Luke Madeley’s drag-flick accounted for the fourth goal before Conor Empey slammed in the fifth on the half-hour mark after the ball bounced fortuitously off umpire Robert Johnston. Another Madeley drag made it 6-0 at the break. All the while, goals were raining down at Banbridge, too, extending the Rov-
ers’ required goals which slowed up somewhat in the second half as they built a 3-0 lead against Railway Union Madeley completed his hat trick before Ross Canning coolly slotted home from close range for 8-0 by the end of the third quarter as Banbridge extended their lead to 5-1. At this stage, 10 goals was the target but the killer blow to Rovers’ title hopes arrived when William Robinson scored from
Inst’s only corner. Mullins grabbed a second goal with time running out but Rovers ended three goals short of Banbridge, 6-1 winners, who ultimately landed the title and a place in the Euro Hockey League next season. Rovers will now look to bounce back next Saturday in the Champions Trophy semifinal when they face reigning champions Lisnagarvey, looking to repeat their January 3-1 win in
the league. Win that and they could earn a place in the final and, also, a place in Europe into the bargain. Earlier in the day at Grange Road, there was heartache for Leinster league winners as they lost to Ulster Premier champions Cookstown as they missed out on a promotion shot due to a 1-0 defeat in their provincial playoff tie. Captain Mark Crooks scored the all-important goal with 21 minutes remaining for the Co Tyrone side. It was a just reward as they dominated large swathes of the match but could not find a way past Ross Murray who made a glut of brilliant saves. For the Whitechurch side, they could not get full purchase from their trio of corners while Jack Perdue had a gilt-edged chance to go 1-0 up in the second half as the ball popped up to him a metre from goal but he miscued and his shot somehow spun around the right post. The Co Tyrone side won the tie when Crooks pounced on a rebound off Murray; they had plenty of chances to double the score before Corinthian made them sweat down the final stretch but to no avail.
Tallaght Rockets defy odds to win Association Cup BERNARD DUFF sport@dublingazette.com
The Tallaght Rockets side. Picture: Alana Cahill/iMyPhotography
THE TALLAGHT Rockets defied the odds to claim volleyball’s men’s Association Cup title last Saturday in Belfield on Saturday. The deicder brought together two clubs who had not been in contention for the Premier League. Garda VC finished fifth in the league while the Rockets ended two places below Garda to prop up the table with just two league wins all season. However, such form mattered little in the semi-finals played
three weeks ago in Naas. Garda beat Naas Eagles 3-0 and Tallaght Rockets upset UCD with a surprise 3-1 victory to take their place in the association’s show piece event of the season. Another surprise was on the cards in the final as Tallaght Rockets claimed victory. The match went the full five sets. Tallaght went one set down (2025) before Garda indiscipline gave them a lifeline in set two which Tallaght won 25-11. With powerful hitting delivered by player-coach Seweryn Furmansky and a series of blocks by
Luis Pereira, the Rockets began to believe. Despite Garda taking out the third set 25-19, the momentum was with Rockets. Wing man Israel Xavier made several killer spikes as the team fought back, playing with a quality not seen all season. Tallaght edged the fourth 25-22 and had too much energy in the last set, winning 15-9. Afterward Tallaght Rockets number two Fernando Calcada was not surprised with the victory when asked: “No, we have a really good bunch of players. “The problem is that we are a
small club and don’t have many players. Most struggled a little bit with availability hence we were bottom of the league. “But now, at the end of the season, we made it to the cup final, everybody finally showed up and we played the volleyball we know how. We came out with a pretty good win.” Earlier in the day, the ladies’ final was won by Galway VC, beating the home UCD team to claim the double after already winning the Premier League. They beat College in a tight encounter in three sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-22).
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Packed house in Ranelagh for Irish Squash Open
Tarf and Cork Con set up UBL final showdown Reigning champions sweep past the challenge of Munsters at Castle Avenue while Deasy’s last gasp kick sees off Lansdowne UBL DIVISION 1A SEMIS Clontarf 37 Young Munster 29 sport@dublingazette.com
BERNARD DUFF sport@dublingazette.com
THE Gillenmarkets PSA Irish Squash Open 2017 concluded to a full house at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Ranelagh last Saturday. The event, now in its eleventh year, featured both a ladies’ and a men’s tournament which shared prizemoney of $15,000. The squash started the previous Monday with two days of qualifiers before the first round proper on Wednesday. An international field participated which included nine currently in the top 50 globally ranked players. Irish Squash coach Ed Dunne was happy with the week’s events, saying: “The close proximity to England really helped get a very strong pool of players on board. “With a tournament in the west of Ireland just last week, it was a chance for the professionals to win money and ranking points over the fortnight”. Irish involvement didn’t last beyond the first round, however. Ireland ladies number one Hannah Craig lost to Egyptian Hana Ramadan (world number 48). The Irish teenager will have gained valuable experience against the Egyptian who actually had turned pro at just 14 years of age back in 2011 such is the prominence of squash in Egypt. Men’s number one Arthur Gaskin lost to eventual finalist in this year’s open, England’s Adrian Waller. The semi-finals on Thursday was one of the best days of squash and was also played to a full house. The top two ladies seeds, Millie Tomlinson (England) and Belgium’s Nele Gilis, both won through to the final. Gilis, pictured above in black, had come from two sets to one down against England’s Julianne Courtice in an epic tie, just shy of 100 minutes. Waller dismissed Egyptian Youssef Soliman in the first men’s semi. He would be joined in the final by another Englishman, the second seed Declan James. James beat another Egyptian, Mazen Gamal, over four sets. Both finals went the full five sets. In the ladies, fatigue wasn’t a problem for Gilis who deposed of the 2016 champion Tomlinson (2-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-9, 11-4). In the men’s finals, James’s power and reach was too much for Waller (11-9, 6-11, 3-11, 11-5, 11-8).
DEFENDING Ulster Bank League Division 1A champions Clontarf continued their title retention bid as they proved too strong for Young Munster at Castle Avenue, winning 37-29. Clontarf ran in six tries, including a brace from former Leinster winger Mick McGrath, to claim an eight-point success and move within 80 minutes of their third Division 1A title in four years. The north Dubliners will face Cork Constitution in a repeat of last year’s final at the Aviva
Stadium on Sunday, May 7 after they eliminated Lansdowne 19-16. F o r Ta r f , i t t o o k McGrath just three minutes to get them up and running, breaking through a ruck to score under the posts in the third minute with David Joyce converting. T he Limerick side bounced back with teenage out-half Alan Tynan in inspirational form early on, cutting through for a brace of first half tries. The Tipperary starlet danced through the Tarf defence and converted his seventh minute try to bring the visitors level, before he sniped over for a second early in the second quarter.
Crucially, Andy Wood’s home side took advantage of a yellow card to score 10 points in the lead up to half-time, out-half Joyce landing a penalty and converting captain Ben Reilly’s late score after a terrific break from flanker Tony Ryan. A 17-12 interval deficit was suddenly 27-15 in the third quarter as Munsters, who had a 50th minute penalty from Tynan, dug deep to stay in contention. Either side of Tynan’s kick, McGrath burst through for his second try and centre Conor O’Brien also touched down in the corner. Bristol-bound hooker Jason Harris-Wright and current Leinster squad
members Mick Kearney and Bryan Byrne were part of a strong Clontarf pack, the latter coming in for the final half-an-hour along with Connacht’s Ivan Soroka. That strength in depth proved too much for Munsters to handle, Tarf replacement Rob McGrath duly joining his brother as a try scorer on the hour mark and scrum half Mark Sutton acrobatically diving over in the corner for the sixth try late on. A penalty try in the final play supplemented a 72nd-minute converted score from current Ireland Under-20 international Jack Lyons but it was not enough in the final run-in. Lansdowne 16 Cork Constitution 19
Mick McGrath on his way to one of his tries for Clontarf against Young Munster last Saturday at Castle Avenue. Picture: Deryck Vincent
At Lansdowne, the ice-cool Tomas Quinlan converted an 82nd minute penalty to guide Cork Constitution to a gripping 19-16 semi-final victory on the Aviva Stadium’s back pitch, setting up a rematch with Clontarf in the stadium proper in two weeks’ time. 2015 league champions Lansdowne were quietly confident of avenging two regular seasons losses to Cork Con, with Ireland Sevens internationals John O’Donnell, Mark Roche and Matthew D’Arcy joining talismanic number 10 Scott Deasy in the back-line. And young winger Mark O’Keefe’s 10thminute try, inspired by a
bullocking run from lock Stephen Gardiner, gave Mike Ruddock’s men the early impetus. Lansdowne were still leading by the interval but three Quinlan penalties after 18, 24 and 28 minutes had the Leesiders hot on their heels at just 10-9 down. Deasy had turned a 22ndminute scrum penalty into three points amid some intense exchanges between the forwards. It was end-to-end stuff in the second half, Con briefly seizing control thanks to winger Liam O’Connell’s well-taken 53rd-minute try before Deasy answered back from the tee two minutes later. Extra-time was in the offing when Deasy found the target with a 75th minute penalty to square things up at 16-all and Quinlan missed a subsequent drop goal attempt from 25 metres. Nonetheless, the hard graft of his forwards ensured that Quinlan had a one last shot at the posts and he delivered in nerveless fashion, taking his season’s haul to 180 points but few more precious than those last three. Brian Hickey’s Con squad, who retained the Munster Senior Cup in February, will make two return trips to the capital in the next fortnight in search of a potential All-Ireland double – they visit Old Belvedere for next Saturday’s Bateman Cup decider before battling it out with Clontarf.
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RUGBY: MIXED EMOTIONS FOR GORDON PARK CLUB IN SEASON FINALES
Bus drive on in Metro Cup with Major safety assured LAST week was one to remember for Dublin Bus as their Sunday side defeated Wayside 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Metropolitan Cup, while their Saturday side secured their LSL Major future. The LSL Sunday Senior 1 side welcomed Wayside to west Dublin for the cup tie on Sunday and showed great resilience to progress to the last four. They started the game brightly and despite the first half being an even contest, they managed to take a lead into the break thanks captain Wayne Byrne’s strike from Paul McMahon’s knock down from a corner. Luke Halpin had almost put the Bus ahead before Byrne’s opener but he eventually got his name on the score sheet 15 minutes from time when he got through one on one and made it 2-0. Wayside pulled one back five minutes later to set up a nervy finish to the game but Dublin Bus managed to hold on through the onslaught and book their place in the semifinal. Three days earlier it was the Saturday side who were celebrating after beating fellowstrugglers Glebe North 3-2 away to push the Balbriggan side closer to relegation themselves. Glebe put pressure on the visitors from the start but Dublin Bus stood strong in defence. The Bus started to come into the game more as the half wore on and took the lead midway through, and what a beauty it was. Ciaran Bissett massaged the ball out of the air before playing in Aaron McGuirk who rifled the ball into the top corner from 30 yards. Two minutes after the restart, Bissett was at it again as he delivered a defence-splitting through ball that Brandon Giltrap raced onto and finished with aplomb. It didn’t take long for the Bus to make it 3-0 and it was Bissett who, yet again, got the assist with a clipped pass over a defender for Liam O’Dwyer to finish. Glebe pulled goals back through a corner and a penalty but it wasn’t enough to deny the Bus.
The Clondalkin men’s third team that won the Division 10 league title. Picture: Sharon Flanagan
Clon rumble to Div 10 title KARL GRAHAM
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FEELINGS of joy and heartbreak abounded at Clondalkin Rugby Club last weekend as one side won a final, one lost one, and another booked their place in one. Saturday saw the men’s third team come out on top of a thriller with Terenure RFC 32-26 in the metro league division 10 final at Gordon Park. Clondalkin finished four points ahead of their opponents in the league to gain promotion but the two sides still had to face off to see who would take the overall league trophy
home. “We played them twice during the season and beat them – only just by a score mind – and on Saturday we were the much better team but we gave away a silly try towards the end,” club Chairman Gerry Gilligan told GazetteSport. “The lads thought the ball had gone into touch but it hit the corner flag and stayed in play. That brought Terenure back into the game but thankfully we got another score to tie it up.” It was the perfect end to a day that had started badly with the women losing their Flood Plate
TROPHY WINNERS Tyrrell helps Irish sevens side bounce back in Japan HANNAH Tyrrell, fourth from left, was part of the Iris team that won the Challenge Trophy of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series event in Kitakyushu, Japan. The side bounced back from a low-key first day’s performance when they missed out on a place in the cup competition, falling to Fiji, Australia and Brazil. On day two, they got the better of the Brazilians before beating Spain to end the tournament in ninth place overall.
final 17-10 to Suttonians in Donnybrook. Clondalkin showed resilience throughout the game but their opponents managed to keep them at least a converted try away from them at all times. “They still pulled off a great performance,” said Gilligan. “The occasion over there was fantastic with three women’s finals on at different levels and the standard of rugby was amazing.” Gilligan also saw firsthand how much women’s rugby has grown in Ireland over the last few years, with Clondalkin starting to draw attention from clubs and players
abroad. “What’s intriguing is that even over the last week, I have gotten emails from a French girl who is coming to Dublin and wants to join us and a team in Connecticut are coming over and want to play against us. The women’s game is on the up and up.” Sunday saw Clondalkin’s second team take on Gorey RFC in the semi final of the J2 Towns Plate and run out 18-10 winners. Clondalkin started the game brightly, taking a 10-0 lead before Gorey took advantage of a bad lineout to power over. Both teams crossed the
line in the second half to leave the score at 15-10 until a Stevie Cunningham drop goal attempt made it a two-score game. Despite there being chances for both to score again, none were taken so it was Clondalkin who progressed to take on Ashbourne in the final this weekend. “They kind of made hard work of it because they could have gotten a few more scores. The highlight of the game was when our grey-haired elderly out-half, who shouldn’t even be playing golf anymore, dropped a goal that made it 18-10,” Gilligan joked.
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Under-10 camogie side land new team sponsor
ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN
ROUND Tower’s Under-10 camogie team are ready for action in their new training tops, sponsored by KDW Fencing Ltd. The team have landed the new sponsor, giving them plenty of confidence as they look forward to their next blitz as they continue building on their skills. The team continue to welcome new players born in 2007 for training every Wednesday from 4.30pm. Contact Niamh Kearney on 085 1934808
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LEINSTER club champions St Vincent’s proved too strong against a resilient Round Tower challenge on Saturday evening in the first round of the Dublin senior football championship. Nonetheless, Towers can take a lot of positives from the performance against the formidable north Dublin side. Vincent’s opened the scoring through an Enda Varley free before Miche-
Ireland final 2016 and framed Irish soc-
cent’s.
cer World Cup qualifier jersey are up for
Round Tower has signed up to the AIG GAA Home Insurance offer. Availing of
ed our Junior C’s.
insurance from AIB can bring benefit to
Commiserations to our Under-14
half, leaving the deficit at the break 2-9 to 2-2. Towers started the second half superbly with Shane Byrne palming off to James Kelly who angled a pass inside to McGibney. He was tugged back, leading to a penalty which Kelly calmly netted. But Vincent’s pressure was incessant from there and while Towers landed a couple of points, the Marino men landed 1-10. With the game all but up, keeper Gary Cleary pulled off an excellent save to deny Vincent’s halfforward Joe Feeney but Craig Brennan tapped the rebound to an empty net.
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not go ahead, and St Sylvester’s defeat-
Naomh Olaf in the league.
Mick Hallows won well in the middle and released to Kinnevey on the 40. He played a really clever one-two with McGibney to advance on goal and struck right footed past Dublin keeper Michael Savage. The goal stung Vincent’s and they responded with two goals in the space of a minute. Derek Murray advanced from the full back role and carried up the left before feeding into Galvin. He took on two Vincent’s defenders before being pulled back and he kicked the free. It was the final score of the opening
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junior Bs game against Naomh Olaf did
Our minor hurlers were defeated by
Towers’ trio of goals not enough in SFC al Walsh, who was lively throughout the game, attacked at pace and was pulled back. Thomas Galvin slotted the free. Vincent’s settled and kicked six without reply but Towers supporters were on their feet in the 13th minute with the opening goal. A great win by Kevin McGibney on the 40 led to him releasing Galvin up the left. He passed on to Darragh Kinnevey who cut across the keeper to strike low beyond him. Vincent’s kicked a further three without reply before Towers raised the green flag once again.
A signed Dublin jersey from the All
A Football Championship against St Vin-
lians in the junior A championship, our
Round Tower showed attacking intent but came unstuck against the reigning Leinster champions
St Vincent’s 3-19 Round Tower, Clondalkin 3-4 MICHAEL MCGLYNN
DEFEAT for our senior footballers in the
Our intermediates defeated Fingal-
FOOTBALL: CLONDALKIN CLUB BOUND FOR B CHAMPIONSHIP
SFC FIRST ROUND
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camogs who reached the Division 4
the club, with it contributing €50 to the club for every customer that takes out home insurance with AIB and nominates the club.
camogie Feile final after a series of
Bingo takes place every Tuesday in the
games on Saturday but were defeated
club, with first call 8.30pm. Jackpot this
by Raheny on Sunday morning. Well done
week is €1,000 if checked within 49 num-
girls.
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Senior football captain Mick Hallows is
Round Tower lotto (April 17) - jackpot
climbing Kilimanjaro in October in aid of
was €8,900. Numbers drawn were 1, 7, 13,
the Irish Cancer Society.
28, bonus ball was 8. No overall winner.
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Collinstown make Major move up ranks KARL GRAHAM
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COLLINSTOWN claimed success at the first time of asking as they landed the LSL Sunday Major 1 title in their first season since making the move over from the AUL. The Clondalkin side have been in breath taking form this season and secured the title thanks to a 4-0 win over Rathmichael Shankill at Shanganagh Park last Sunday. Darren Clarke opened
the scoring after just 10 minutes before Luke Fitzpatrick doubled the lead a further 10 minutes later. The game was all but over as a spectacle when Clarke notched is his second of the game five minutes before the half-time break. The second half saw Collinstown take their foot off the gas, but they finished the game off with an Ian McNeill strike with 15 minutes left on the clock. It was Collinstown’s
15th league win out of 18 games, clocking up an impressive 66 goals in the process. Manager Kevin Carroll spoke to GazetteSport about his delight at gaining instant promotion, while also looking towards his side’s upcoming FAI Leinster junior cup semi-final. “I’m over the moon. It has just been a matter of time over the last few weeks to finally get over the line. We would have won it a lot, lot sooner if Willows and Kevin’s hadn’t kept winning their
games to push us right to the line.” When asked why his team seemed a level above their opponents, Carroll stated his belief that his side could have easily handled a place in a higher division. “Myself personally, I think we are too strong for that division. “We have played in the AUL Premier A, which is the strongest league in junior football so coming across to the LSL we probably should have been put in a stronger
division. Now, you have to start in a certain place and work your way up so we just took it on the chin.” Carroll also believes that Collinstown are more than capable of securing promotion to intermediate football next season. “There is a huge difference between Major and Major 1 but I would fancy us again if we still have the squad we currently have. We will probably be one of the favourites to go up again.”
Collinstow n’s next game is in the semi-finals of the Leinster junior cup against Navan Cosmos at the SDFL Complex on Friday night, as they look to book their place in the final against Sheriff YC.
“It would be great if we won on Friday because we would then meet Sheriff, in a replay of the final from two years ago. “It’s a huge game for the club against Navan Cosmos.”