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Coalition accused of massaging jobs data 17,000 people in Dublin MidWest are now unemployed
IAN BEGLEY
THE Government is “playing around with the figures” regarding the drop in Dublin Mid-West’s unemployment rate, according to some local councillors.
According to the latest numbers, the unemployment rate for the first quarter of this year has fallen by 45% compared to 2013. 17,000 people in Dublin Mid-West are now unemployed compared to 27,000 people in the
first quarter of 2103. Clondalkin’s Cllr Trevor Gilligan (FF) believes these figures are being massaged by the Government. He said: “I can say certainly from friends and family that unemployment is most defi-
nitely a huge issue in Dublin Mid-West.” Local TD Robert Dowds (Lab), however believes the figures show that the economy is getting back on track. Full Story on Page 2
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Dublin Mid-West Beneficial schemes for landlords
Council seeking properties to rent out Ian Begley
L a n dlords a n d potential landlords with available properties in Dublin Mid-West are being encouraged to lease or rent them to the council. This initiative is part of
a campaign which spans all four local authorities in Dublin with a number of beneficial schemes available for landlords to choose from. They can include: no vacancy costs, no letting fees, no rent arrears and
no day-to-day maintenance costs for periods of up to 20 years. Landlords will also be offered guaranteed income of up to 92% of the market rent. Commenting on the campaign, Dick Brady,
assistant chief executive of Dublin City Council, said: “There are schemes available for professional landlords who want to maximise income and also for those property owners wishing to be less directly involved with the
letting. In all cases, we are offering guaranteed income.” An information evening for interested landlords will be held in June. For more information visit dublinlandlords.ie or call 1800 855920.
live register: 17,000 now unemployed
Mixed welcome for drop in jobless Ian begley
The Government is “playing around with the figures” regarding the drop in Dublin MidWest’s unemployment rate, according to some local councillors. According to the latest Central Statistical Office data, the unemployment rate in Dublin Mid-West for the first quarter of this year has fallen by 45% compared to 2013. Uo to 17,000 people in Dublin Mid-West are now unemployed compared to 27,000 people in the first quarter of 2013. The employment rate for this area has grown slightly from 147,000 in the first quarter of 2013 to 149,000 so far this year. Last year during this time 145,000 were employed in Dublin Mid-West with 22,000 unemployed. Clondalkin councillor Trevor Gilligan (FF) said he thinks the Government is “playing around” with these figures, along with people’s livelihoods. He said: “I can say for certainty from friends and family that unemployment is most definitely a huge issue in Dublin MidWest. “I also can say that numerous friends of mine have emigrated due to lack of work in the area. “This Government has
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placed no emphasis on getting people back to work or indeed getting them full-time employment.” Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) welcomed the drop in unemployment, but said a number of caveats should be borne in mind. “The Live Register drop includes people who have emigrated, people who have been wrongly cut off social welfare and people in job schemes such as Gateway and JobBridge. “The real unemployment rate is in fact higher than the official figures indicate. “As for the employment figures when you look a little deeper you see a very high number of low paid insecure jobs and a smaller number of secure high paid jobs with very little in between,” he said. Local TD Robert Dowds (Lab), however, believes the figures show the economy is getting back on track. “While there is a lot of work still to be done, the fact that over 100,000 more people across the country now have jobs than when Labour went into Government speaks volumes. “It is also worth pointing out that [most] people who leave the dole line are doing so for full-time employment,” he said.
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crime: gardai identify man’s killers and know their motive
Steelstown Lane body is identified Ian begley
DETECTIVES investigating the killing of a man found at Steelstown Lane near Rathcoole believe they know the identity of the killers and their motive for taking the life of Andrew Guerrine (37) who had an address in Crumlin. It has been reported that Guerrine who was in ill health from prolonged drug use, had stolen money from a Dublin crime gang. Preliminary results from the post-mortem examination have not been disclosed for operational reasons, but it is believed his throat was slashed and that he also sustained a number of other serious
injuries. Investigating Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses to contact the incident room at Clondalkin Garda Station. They are particularly appealing to anyone who may have travelled on Steelstown Lane in the early hours of Saturday morning May 23 to contact them. Gardai received a 999 call just before 3am on May 23 to their Command and Control Centre in Harcourt Square from a member of the public and on arrival they discovered the body of a male. Medical assistance was immediately sought and the male was pronounced dead a short time later at the scene.
Supt Brendan Connolly speaking at Clondalkin Garda Station said: “We are very anxious to speak with anyone who travelled on Steelstown Lane between 12 midnight and 3am [on May 23] and urge them to contact us at Clondalkin Garda Station”. Supt Connolly advised that “at this early stage of the investigation no link has been established between this incident and the discovery of a baby girl in the same vicinity in recent weeks.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Clondalk in Tidy Towns have issued an urgent appeal for additional volunteers in the run-up to the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition which is now less than a month away.
Well deserved: Running to raise vital importance of organ donations hundreds of people turned out for the Irish Kidney Associa-
tion’s Run for a Life, a family fun run held at Corkagh Park recently in support of organ donation and to raise funds for the Irish Kidney Association. Young and old transplant recipients were joined by their families and friends in the annual event which celebrates the “gift of life” and aims to raise awareness about the vital importance of organ donation and transplantation. Pictured is winner of the 10km race Dermot Delany from Clondalkin (right) with his wife Liz and daughter Micheala (kidney patient) and (left) Frank Greally, editor, Irish Runner. Picture: Conor McCabe
Competition The annual competition involves participating areas being rated on all aspects of their local environment and prizes awarded to the best under many different categories. The overall winner is Ireland’s Tidiest Town which is announced at a national ceremony in September each year. If you are available to help out visit the Clondalkin Tidy Town’s Facebook page or contact Pat O’Sullivan -085 1645582.
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achiever Award for fast-food manager CLONDALKIN local Aneta Gelazaciene, assistant manager at McDonald’s Restaurant in Liffey Valley, recently received the City & Guilds award for her outstanding commitment to training. Gelazaciene won the prestigious award by motivating and helping more than 25% of her staff through their City & Guilds certification. More than two million people globally study for or train people for a City & Guilds qualification each year. The most outstanding trainers and learners are awarded medals. A total of 102 medals were awarded globally this year, including four learners and trainers from Ireland.
courts Thief robbed two churches, two schools
Man guilty of burglary while on bail A MAN burgled two churches and two primary schools in just over a week while on bail for other burglaries, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. James Byrne (34) of Balfe Road, Crumlin, pleaded guilty to burglary at Drimnagh Castle Primary School; St Agnes Church, Crumlin; Assumption Church, Walkinstown; and St Mark’s Junior School, Tallaght, on dates between October 3 to October 13, 2014.
Byrne also pleaded guilty to criminal damage at St Mark’s Junior School. Gda Orla Madden told Diarmuid Collins, BL, prosecuting, that on October 5, 2014, Byrne knocked on the door of St Agnes Church and asked to see a priest. The woman who let him in had been counting coins in the sacristy so told Byrne to wait for the priest to return. Minutes later she saw him jump up and run from the church.
A person locking a bike outside noticed the sound of coins rattling in Byrne’s jacket as he ran. Byrne later told gardai that he got €56 from the theft. On October 13, 2014, at Assumption Church, Walkinstown, an 80-yearold man was counting coins in the church when he noticed a hand on the bench beside him. Initially, he thought it was the parish priest and when he saw it was Byrne he tried to grab him but could not get a grip.
James Byrne pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to a number of burglaries
As the elderly man chased Byrne shouting for him to stop, Byrne turned and locked the door. Gda Madden said Byrne got away with €200 to €300. Gda Madden told the court that Byrne identified himself on CCTV footage from Drimnagh
Castle Primary School on October 3, 2014 after a teacher reported their laptop as stolen. Gda Kieran Kilcoyne said Byrne broke into St Mark’s Junior School in Tallaght on October 12, 2014, and caused damage to doors and windows in the school costing €3,500
to repair. Byrne told gardai he did not get anything during the burglary and had to go to his exwife’s house afterwards to borrow €10. Judge Catherine Murphy remanded Byrne in custody until July 27 when she will impose sentence.
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Harelawn Joyriding and stolen cars tops biggest problem list
Survey airs residents’ concerns Ian Begley
ALMOST 70% of residents from Harelawn, Clondalkin, are concerned about antisocial behaviour in their area, with joyriding and stolen cars topping the list as the biggest problem, according to a recent survey. A door-to-door survey conducted by local Sinn Fein representatives on community safety issues in Harelawn revealed that most households who responded agreed that antisocial behaviour was prevalent in their community. The survey found 68% of respondents were aware of and concerned about antisocial behaviour while 35% said the situation had worsened. The biggest problem
identified was joyriding and stolen cars followed gangs and by quads and scramblers. Only 8% of respondents have contacted the council about these problems and only 20% stated they had contacted their local gardai. F i ve p e r c e n t o f respondents found the response from council or gardai to be satisfactory with 17% reporting the response as bad. W hen asked what action they wanted from the council or the Garda to address these problems, 20% said more gardai on the streets, 7% said a playground for children, and 4% said more council cleaning. Clondalkin Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) told The Gazette he was calling on both South Dublin
County Council and the Garda to do more to tackle the problem of antisocial behaviour in Harelawn estate. He said: “Sinn Fein will be seeking to meet the local gardai and council estate management staff in the coming weeks to discuss the findings of the survey. “We will also be urging both the council and the gardai to do more to reduce antisocial behaviour in Harelawn.” Responding to Cllr O Broin’s request, a spokesperson from the council said: “The council has had recent reports about an increase in gang activity and the stealing of cars by youths. “However no action can be taken by the council until the youths are identified. To date
A recent survey shows stolen cars as a major problem for residents
this has not been possible. The council would urge all residents to make contact with the gardai or the council if they have any and knowledge of the perpetrators.” A spokesperson from the Garda Press Office
commented saying: “An Garda Siochana do not comment on statements made by third parties, however local and community gardai liaise closely with the local community and work together to reduce the
incidents of antisocial behaviour. “Gardai in Ronanstown would appeal to the community to contact them if they have any information in relation to any antisocial behaviour.”
festival Mayor to close Bealtaine South County Mayor Fintan Warfield (SF) will close Bealtaine, the festival celebrating creativity in older age, on May 29 at 3pm in the Red Cow Inn, Clondalkin. Bealtaine is co-ordinated by Age and Opportunity, the national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society. There were 100 events organised for the month and for the majority of the events there was full participation. The festival promoted social/community networking and stimulation of older people to participate in events. The winners in the Bealtaine Competition will be presented at the closing ceremony with their awards by Mayor Warfield.
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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
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and calls on the community to ensure the area thrives
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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referendum day Voters from all across the Republic
Charlie Mooney flies the rainbow flag
Anna NiGhallachair and Bebhinn NiChiosain
Cousins Aisling Rymell and Bebhinn McAnelly Masterson. Picture: James Martin
The power keith bellew
IRELAND made history on May 22, 2015, as the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. The overall Yes tally – 62% as opposed to 38% for the No – was strongest in Dublin, with Dublin South East coming in at an impressive 74%. The outcome was celebrated both at home and globally with thousands gathering in Dublin Castle for a result that has been welcomed as a great victory for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender (LGBT) community. Speaking to The Gazette, Tiernan Brady,
director of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (Glen), said: “It’s a wonderful result. It’s phenomenal. The Dublin result is fantastic, it’s so emphatic, and sends a wonderful message to lesbian and gay people right across Dublin about how they belong here and how the rest of Dublin knows that, sees that and thinks it’s important that our laws reflect that.” LGBT Noise was the one of first groups in Ireland to campaign for marriage equality starting from humble beginnings with just a few hundred supporters and growing and building momentum over several years, culminating in a march in
August, which was supported by 10,000 people. S p o ke s p e r s o n f o r LGBT Noise Max Krzyzanowski told The Gazette the result was “a personal vindication on the level of our equal level as citizens of this Republic”. Brian Sheehan and Grainne Healy, co-directors of Yes Equality, said the result was the fruition of the extraordinary input of Yes Equality groups all across the country, who knocked on thousands of doors and asked people for their vote. “Thanks to this tireless work, Irish people have given a new sense of belonging to their lesbian
and gay family members, friends and neighbours,” they said. Health Minister Leo Varadkar told the Gazette: “Last weekend Ireland did something e x t r a o r d i n a r y. T h i s wasn’t just a vote for liberty and equality. It was a vote that said: ‘We believe in all our citizens; we believe in marriage; we support families in all their forms and we believe in love’.” He said he was pleased the result was not Dublin and the east coast against the rest of the country, as has been the case in previous referendums. “I felt we were – or at least could be – one nation. “The atmosphere
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stepped into polling booths and gave equality the thumbs up
Olivia Walshe, Deirdre Burke, Niamh Beirne & Louise Quill
Cailin Foi and Austin Dunne Crowds gathered outside Dublin Castle
of a Yes Thomas McDermott and Sara Jane Lynn
around Dublin Castle at the time of the announcement was electric. The poignant moment for me was when the crowd, many of whom had not always felt welcome in their own country, spontaneously broke out in
the national anthem.” Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald spoke of her “sincere delight” at the passing of the referendum. She said: “Ireland is the first country to vote for equal marriage; this
result sends a great message to the world. This is a clear statement to our gay and lesbian citizens that we view them as equals. “As Minister for Justice and Equality I will be introducing the Marriage Bill 2015 into the
Oireachtas in the coming weeks. The Bill will have to pass through the Dail and the Seanad and I am hopeful this will happen before the end of summer.” See more photos on P12
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Greg and Teresa O’Reilly
Michelle Sherwin, Anita McCann and Libby Owens. Pictures: Conor O Mearain
Q’s leisure centre: Addition hoped to boost local economy
Bingo launch night is a hot little number
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OCAL Snooker Club Qs has branched out into the ever popular bingo phenomenon. It recently launched Q’s Bingo with a goal to transforming the centre into an overall gaming facility. Q’s bingo thinks that
the addition of bingo to the facility will provide a great amenity for the local residents as it’s a cheaper form of entertainment with loads of huge jackpots and special prizes on offer to keep everyone entertained. Q’s bingo
is set to open seven nights a week and it expects to have a nightly pay out of €3,000. Over time it is expected that Q’s Bingo will employ 20 full-time and part-time staff members from the Clondalkin and surrounding areas.
Ger Walsh and Denise O’Reilly
Christina Kavanagh and Sarah Jackie Loughran, Daniel Nesbitt and Orla Daly
Boggans
Darren Enright and Wayne Egan
Alice Molloy with her daughter, Maria Moran
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Connie and Joe Potts
Laura Bond, Dave O’Neill and Kelly O Sullivan
Josie Flanagan, Pat and Michael Doolan, Ellen Flanagan and Ann Sheehan pictured at The Civic Theatre for Frank Pig Says Hello, Pat McCabe’s stage version of his acclaimed novel The Butcher Boy. It is a poignant and provocative journey into the heart and mind of Francie Brady, a young man who is driven beyond the boundaries of his mental and emotional health. Pictures: Cathy Weatherston
Heart-rending drama
Angela Gannon, Ella Keegan and Ethel Murphy
Sarah Yates and Isabella Grace
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Young and old turned up to mark the historic day
Niamh Beirne joins the celebrations at Dublin Castle. Pictures: James Martin
Equality rules, okay! David Walsh and Edward Flynn
Deirdre Garvey and Rory O’Donnell
Dublin Castle courtyard was jam-packed with colour
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a day in the life: how karl bowe – also known as mr ireland – relaxes
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A model approach to living dairne black
KARL Bowe, this year’s Mr Ireland, is an actor, model, presenter, host and, of course, a true Dub at heart, hailing from Crumlin. Bowe has had a varied career and most recently appeared on our screens playing an estate agent in TV3’s Red Rock. Having conquered the Irish scene, Bowe has plans to make the move across the pond and kickstart his career in London. With so much going on, it’s no surprise we asked Mr Ireland what a typical day in his life is like. He said: “I’m a bad sleeper, so I’m always awake early. I hit the gym at 9am every morning without fail, usually spend about an hour and half there and then come
back and get some breakfast. “After that, you never know where the day can lead; it could be a casting or auditions, TV commercials. “Some of my Mr Ireland duties would include photo shoots, too.” Bowe is not represented by anyone in Ireland, and everything goes through him. However, since his appearance on Take Me Out in the UK, he has had some work over there. “The work over here in Ireland isn’t consistent enough at the moment, I’m planning a move over to the UK to sign with BMA [models agency in London] – they have sent me for a lot of castings and the work is starting to pile up over in London. “I’m a trained actor and the dream would be
to play James Bond, but the aim is to get into a soap. “I just want to make a living doing something I love. It’s a big step up and a gamble, but acting is what I want to do,” he said. Bowe takes a break at weekends. “I always visit my granny in Terenure, and go to mass every Saturday night, then I might go and have a few pints somewhere and really just relax and take it handy.” For nights out, Bowe has a few choice places. “Fire Restaurant at the Mansion House is my favourite place. I prefer cocktail bars over clubs, so Copan Rathmines, or Capitol Bar, Lillies Bordello would be my club of choice; I might go there on a bank holiday weekend.”
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you’re growing to love bloom
Mr Ireland, Karl Bowe plans to make a move and start a career in London
NOW running until June 1, the Bord Bia Bloom Festival and garden show in the Phoenix Park is an ideal day out with plenty of sights, smells, tastes and entertainment for the whole family. The show gardens on display this year are full of surprise, with themes including Peter Pan, stiletto heels and WB Yeats. As well as the 25 Bloom show gardens, the Banter at Bloom marquee is a new feature for this year’s festival, and will host a series of discussions, talks, and conversations on topical issues around food, sustainability, agriculture, and everything in between. The Food Village at Bloom is also on hand offering a wide range of artisan produce and onsite dining options. Guests can also dine at Bistro Bloom restaurant, cafe and seafood bar, or visit the all-new Country Crest Food Fayre. This is just a small sample of the variety of fare available this year. Tickets, priced from €18 per adult, are available at www. bloominthepark.com, and children go free.
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Ewe must be joking! Gardai stumble on woolly wanderer Gardai at Kevin Street station were baaaffled recently when they discovered a sheep in Oliver Bond Street flat complex in Dublin 8.
T h e wo o l l y w a n d e r e r w a s t a ke n t o Kevin Street Station for safekeeping until the DSPCA arrived This is not the first
time that a Garda station has had to double up as an animal shelter. Earlier this year Finglas Garda station was invaded by a brazen cat
who refused to leave. T he mischievous moggy made its way into the station and was feline right at home within minutes stretched out on a swivel chair it commandeered from one of the sergeants. Blanchardstown Garda Station briefly became a makeshift aviary on another occasion a number of months ago when a budgie flew in the window of the superintendent’s window and perched himself above the office door like Edgar Allen Poe’s Raven.
fry to fly in for bloomsday fest The wonderfully wordy Stephen Fry is coming to Dublin for this year’s James Joyce Centre’s Bloomsday Festival. Fry will be interviewed by the equally eloquent Senator David Norris about all things Joycean to be staged in the O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin on Bloomsday, June 16, 8pm. Fry said he was very much looking forward to coming to Ireland and discussing the incompa-
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rable Ulysses. This year’s festival will run over six days, from June 11 to 16, with walking tours, bizarre brunches, an evening of music and poetry and talks all lined up to enchant visitor and celebrate one of Dublin’s most famous literary sons. Tickets for the Bloomsday interview with Stephen Fry, cost €25-€22.50 and are available from Ticketmaster. Fry also showed his love of the Irish language and for the gay people of Ireland last week by tweeting a video as Gaeilge, urging voters to vote yes in the marriage equality referendum (www.votewithus. org/video/stephen-fry-qiguests).
disused computer equipment wanted Inte r n a t i on a l charity organisation Camara Education is seeking donations of disused computer equipment from the public to
support its work in developing countries. Camara is dedicated to using technology to improve education and livelihood skills in disadvantaged communities around the world. The organisation believes that with better education these communities can break the cycle of poverty they find themselves in. Camara has shipped 63,000 computers since its inception 10 years ago and has improved the education of 900,000 students and trained 16,000 teachers. Each computer donated provides 21 children with digital literacy as well as the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Camara is unable to meet the growing demand from schools for computers equipment such as flat screen monitors, desktops and laptops in disadvantaged communities. The organisation is appealing to the people of Dublin to drop any disused computer equipment at Camara in Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20. Opening times are between Monday and Friday from 9am to 5pm. For more information: visit www.camara.org/
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a journey through tapas Fans of Spanish cuisine and wine are in for a treat this June as the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail returns to the streets of Dublin. From June 3 to 28 guests on the trail discover “tapeo”, the art of enjoying tapas with friends and family at four of the best tapas restaurants Dublin has to offer. Participating restaurants in Dublin are: Bagots Hutton, Drury Buildings, Salamanca, and Zaragoza. Trailers can spend an afternoon or evening sharing a selection of authentic Spanish tapas created to complement Campo Viejo Reserva wine. Guests will be guided along the route by hosts who will regale them with Spanish anecdotes. Colourful art installations by renowned urban artists will be on display in each of the participating restaurants, and this year a giant outdoor mural has been created at Busy Feet and Coco Company on South William Street especially for the Tapas Trail. For further information visit: www.campoviejotapastrail.ie.
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escape the mayhem: the power of meditation
A calm and clear head is key to staying stress free Irish actress and theatre star Caroline Morahan admits to having quite the hectic life learning lines for upcoming productions and dealing with all the stresses that come with her profession. Fortunately, Morahan has unlocked the secret of escaping the mayhem of her life through the power of meditation. Speaking to The Gazette she said: “Escaping the mayhem is some-
thing that’s very important to me as an actress. You spend so much time in your head preparing for roles and everything that goes with it, which is very mentally challenging. “I meditate every single day and always feel better afterwards and I don’t listen to music and I don’t have to be by myself. I sometimes wear ear plugs while sitting in the makeup chair or while I’m getting my hair done to just clear my head.
“I can meditate just about anywhere from my own bed to the airport surrounded by people. I think meditation is really good because you can tackle everything much better when you have a calm and clear head.” Morahan added that Homeopathy, a natural form of treating ailments, has been a central part in her life for mental health. “I discovered homeopathy when I nearly had a nervous breakdown during my Leav-
ing Cert many years ago. I nearly lost it entirely with the pre-exam nerves and stress so I went to a homeopath and just kept it up afterwards. “When I started my TV career and had really debilitating nerves homeopathy came to the rescue. “I also like yoga a lot which really clears my head, it’s fantastic physically and mentally. When I was preparing for She Stoops to Conquer I would do a yoga warm up before I left the house
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Caroline with Liam Tolan and Lorna Dolan, calling on people across Ireland to take part in the HB Hazelbrook Farm Ice Cream Fundays. Picture: Shane O’Neill
or even in the dressing room to calm down before the madness of the show,” she said. Morahan is currently working with Down Syndrome Ireland and is calling on the public to host an ice cream party as part of the HB Hazelbrook
Farm Funday’s campaign to raise much needed funds for the charity. “It’s a really cool campaign which has being going on for about 13 years and they’ve raised a couple of million at this point. It’s so central because they’re relying
on donations in order to do all the crucial work they do,” she said. To get involved register online at www.downsyndrome.ie to receive your party pack, which includes vouchers for free HB Hazelbrook Farm ice cream.
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Dublin will be a hot bed of live music this June Bank Holiday weekend with over 50 acts performing at Bulmers Forbidden Fruit. Picture: Naoise Culhane
music and arts festival : plenty to see, hear and do in Kilmainham
Forbidden Fruit is sweetest
Keith Bellew
Forbidden Fruit, Dublin’s multistage music and arts festival, comes to the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, from May 29 to 31. With over 70 music acts across five stages and a comedy tent line-up bringing the laughs, there’s plenty to see, hear and do at this year’s Forbidden Fruit Festival! The event, presented by Bulmers and POD, features a host of amazing acts from the Wu-Tang Clan, to Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada. Organisers are particularly excited about the appearance of pioneering DJ, producer, and legend of underground dance music Richie Hawtin, who is returning to Ireland for the first time in
four years to play Forbidden Fruit. Prolific producer and remix artist Jamie XX returns this year on Saturday along with dancefloor heavyweights Groove Armada with some of electronic music’s most enduring tracks. Influential Crosstown Rebels founder Damian Lazarus will also be on hand to perform his live show, Damian Lazarus and the Ancient Moons. Also in the electronic category on Saturday, Mount Krimbie, Waze and Odyssey and London trio Disciples will all take to the stage for what promises to be an epic DJ set. Saturday won’t be a strictly electronic affair however as “straight from the slums of Shaolin”, Brooklyn’s own Wu-Tang Clan with their unique brand of old-skool rap/hip-hop.
As part of the indie line-up, vocalist and songwriter Kelela joins Forbidden Fruit all the way from LA. Home grown groups are well represented as well with the ever-popular Booka Brass Band who have just released their amazing debut EP. Music isn’t the only attraction at Forbidden Fruit as organisers have announced a side-splitting line-up sure to have the audience rolling in the aisles. Some of this year’s main comedy attractions include the marmite-like David McSavage who is guaranteed to stir up a sensation, Kildare comic and winner of iTunes’ Best New Podcast in 2013 Jarlath Regan and Republic of Telly presenter Kevin McGahern. Patrick McDonnell, best known for
his roles on Naked Camera and as Eoin McLove on Father Ted will also take to the stage and with any luck he will sing My Lovely Mayo Mammy. Some of the best of the newcomers on the circuit including: Steve Bennett, Allison Spittle, and Danny O Brien will be given their chance to shine on the biggest stage of their fledgling careers. Belinda Kelly of Bulmers said: “Bulmers is very excited to kick start the summer with the fifth instalment of Bulmers Forbidden Fruit. This year we’re delighted that our partners, POD, have once again secured incredible acts. We’re pretty sure that the line-up will make the RHK the place to be on June Bank holiday weekend.” For more information on the Festival Line up visit: www.forbiddenfruit.ie.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Hank, who’s a bulldog of about two to three years old. Hank is a happy chappy, who loves tearing around his kennel with his teddies and also getting out for a good rough and tumble with his friend Darcy! Hank is a big guy, and for this reason, he’ll need to go to a home with someone who can manage his strength, older kids would be advisable if any. All his carers are very fond of Hank, and would love to see him find an amazing forever home. If you think you could offer Hank a loving home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon demonstrated the high quality of SuperValu’s meat at a pop-up beef bistro
Here’s the beef on tasty SuperValu cuts SUPERVALU has launched its ‘best beef ever’ across its 221 stores throughout Ireland and to celebrate the store has set up its Pop Up Beef Bistro to showcase the real quality and taste of its product. Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon was on hand to prepare his famous rib of beef with all the trimmings for the lucky diners who were picked at random to eat at the pop-up eatery in Dawson Street bar, 37. The beef was expertly cooked and the cut superb. SuperValu is already synonymous with the best of Irish beef, with consumers rating SuperValu as the most trusted for quality in the market. Quality continues to be top of the agenda, demonstrated through its strong focus on sourcing, processing and ageing.
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Illustrating a new type We spill the beans of Sclavi’s Valdo rose VALDO Floral Edition Rose has been designed by Fabrizio Sclavi, an eminent fashion editor with a special passion for illustration, and is the perfect tipple for summer. The design is described as a tribute to nature, to beauty, to colours, to the joy of living. This new limited edition bottle was revealed at the Milano Design Week 2015 and displayed at the Superstudio Selected Gallery Design Exhibition. Valdo Floral Edition Rose Brut is on special promotion with an RSP of €20 for May and June while stocks last. It is available at independent off-licences including Donnybrook Fair, Dublin and Greystones; The Grape Vine, Dalkey; Kelly’s Wine Vault, Clontarf, Dublin 3; Martin’s Off Licence, Fairview, Dublin 3; Liston’s, Camden Street, Dublin 2, and Dublin Airport Duty Free.
FROM the humble filter coffee to the exceedingly trendy flat white, to the decadent and sweet cafe bon bon, there’s something for everyone who’s a coffee lover. In recent times, coffee in Dublin has gone through somewhat of a renaissance. Where once we struggled to find a good aul’ cuppa joe, we now have boutique baristas supplying their own revolutionary roasts. This month, we have compiled some of our favourite coffee experiences in the city. What do you think? Have we neglected a joyish java joint from our list? Let us know your favourite on The Gazette’s Facebook page, or on Twitter: @ DublinGazette. Next Month we will be searching for the perfect steak ...
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Oh, G – a great hotel you’ll love by Galway city mimi murraY
GALWAY has always been a difficult town to get into – quite literally. Traffic is always somewhat of a problem, so on a recent trip to the city I decided on the G Hotel, which is just outside and before the gridlock starts! When it opened in 2005, the G made waves with its bold colours, sleek lines and unusual touches, such as the origami birds swarming over your head in the spa. Designed by milliner Philip Treacy – one of Galway’s favourite sons – this hotel really is striking, from its pink parlour (where myself and my sister enjoyed afternoon tea) to the expansive restaurant with its lush purple seating.
We had 24 hours in the city and planned to make the most of it. Pink afternoon tea on arrival was being taken by lots of Galwegian ladies, and consisted of some pink bubbles and plenty of tasty morsels that more than see you through until dinner. I was determined to make it into the Latin Quarter before dinner and to have at least one glass of the black stuff. Galway was buzzing, as always, with plenty of people willing to engage us in conversation and have some craic. After a short walk back to the hotel, we changed for dinner and glammed it up ever so slightly, as the place almost commands it. The restaurant is headed by Cedric Bottarlini,
who was appointed the G Hotel’s new head chef in October 2014. He brings more than 15 years of international experience to his role, having returned to Galway from the Dead Sea in Jordan, where he worked as the executive sous chef in a leading luxury five-star international resort. Bottarlini trained in France and you can really see it in his food. Myself and my sister went for fishy starters – hers being seared scallops with watercress, radish and passion fruit, and mine being crab tian, crab bavarois, asparagus and pickled dillisk salad. We both wanted the rib eye steak and normally, in the name of research, would have tried something differ-
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Afternoon tea in the G Hotel’s Grand Salon is a refined experience, while its deluxe rooms offer pure comfort for travellers to the western city
ent but it looked so good that we both decided to go for that. This steak did not disappoint and was like butter to cut through, with the right amount of char and a delicious bearnaise on the side. A signature dessert in the G, the basil meringue, was an amazingly light treat after a big meal, but my sister made the wrong choice and death
by chocolate it was! She couldn’t move afterwards. The next morning, we were more than pleased to see that the spa was bathed in very dark light, good for the pot bellies and dark circles from the previous night. I had a fitness massage with a lovely therapist who used some reviving espa oils, and I walked away feeling renewed by
Stena Line trips to family breaks ian begley
IRISH ferry company Stena Line is offering families the chance to enjoy a fun-filled summer break in July at a Pontins Holiday Park, Wales from €459 per family for seven nights when booked by May 31. The price, which offers holidaymakers up to 30% off pre-sale prices, includes return Stena Line travel from Dublin to Holyhead, Rosslare to Fishguard, Belfast to Liverpool or Belfast to Cairn-
ryan for a car, two adults and up to two children, and seven nights’ selfcatering accommodation in Pontins Prestatyn in north Wales or Southport in Merseyside. Ian Bailie, key account and product sales manager for Stena Line, said: “From zoos to sea parks, castles to stately homes and walking trails to amusement parks, there really is something for everyone.” Prestatyn Sands is renowned for its beautiful beaches and is ideal
for families as it has a wealth of exciting things to see and do, including Prestatyn Castle, ancient cathedrals, stately homes such as Bodrhyhyddan Hall and lots of walks and trails in areas of outstanding beauty. The Welsh Mountain Zoo is a firm favourite with visitors, as it is home to many interesting animals from around the world including snow leopards, chimpanzees, red pandas and Sumatran tigers, while the Llanberis Lake Railway is ideal for a
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the whole experience. My sister said the sauna had almost killed her before it cured her, but we both left feeling the benefits of 24 hours in the west. The summer berrylicious afternoon tea at the G is priced €26 for one/€44 for two. Dinner is priced €48 for three courses. For fur ther information, see www. theghotel.ie.
RYANAIR has recently added extra flights from Dublin to Alicante, Faro, Tenerife and Warsaw as part of a significantly expanded winter 2015 schedule. The airline’s winter schedule is also expected to deliver two new routes to Copenhagen and Lublin and an extension to the Venice Treviso route. Irish customers and visitors can choose from 63 destinations across Europe this winter with Ryanair while also enjoying allocated seating, a free second carry-on bag, reduced fees, a new website, and a brand-new app with mobile boarding passes.
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IRISH ferry company Stena Line is offering the chance of a summer break a Pontins Holiday Park, Wales
fun day out as families can travel onboard a steam train. Golf enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that Southport is described as “England’s golfing capital” due to its high concentra-
tion of championship link courses, so budding golfers should be sure to bring their clubs. For further information, and to book, see www.stenaline.co.ie/pontins.
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Bespoke baby bundles for your bundle of joy Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
A new shop for baby’s needs, providing prams, buggies, cots and everything in between, has opened in Finglas. Pitter Patter Prams is now offering a unique service to new mothers in Finglas village. The shop, on 1 Jamestown Road, will provide bespoke baby bundles including everything an expectant mother needs ahead of the baby’s arrival. Owner of Pitter Patter Prams Toni McKernan said of the new shop: “We aim to provide a very personal service that is tailored to what you need from your pram and baby necessities. “I have nearly 10 years’ experience in the pram and nursery industry. It’s a happy but confusing time as there are so many prams and my experience may help you select the pram for your everyday needs.
Our aim is to guide you through to ensure you buy the correct pram for you and your family.” McKernan is also trained in fitting car baby seats which he will do for free and because many parents install car seats incorrectly, he will also check that your seat fits your car. The tailor-made baby bundles special to Pitter Patter Prams are also tailored to suit everyone’s budget. The shop also provides free delivery of cots or prams and has a payment plan in place to suit all. If you prefer to discuss this privately, or cannot visit the shop during normal office hours, a one-to-one and by appointment only meeting can be arranged. For more information on the services provided by Pitter Patter Prams, you can go to www.facebook.com/www.pitterpatterprams. ie/info?tab=overview. You can contact the shop at info@pitterpatterprams.ie or by calling 01 8140810.
Exclusive breastfeeding is encouraged by medical experts for the first six months of a baby’s life
development: the pros and cons
To breastfeed or not to breastfeed Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
To breastfeed or not to breastfeed, that has been a controversial question for new mothers over the years. Yet, nowadays there has been a rise in the number of women choosing to breastfeed, given that research shows it to be of the best for baby’s development.
Exclusive breastfeeding is encouraged by medical experts for the first six months of the baby’s life. This, however, is the ideal, and do not fret if you cannot sustain breastfeeding for quite so long. A lot of mothers get upset when they cannot breastfeed, but this only puts additional pressure on new mothers and causes stress,
which is no good for the baby either. Therefore, if you can breastfeed, even for a little while, your child will be receiving a good portion of antibodies that will sustain them against infections for a significant amount of time. If you are one of the lucky ones, and can breastfeed your baby for the full six months, experts recommend weaning the baby off the breast with a combination of breast milk and solid food for a while. The benefits of breastfeeding for babies include less chance of diarrhoea and vomiting, less chance of constipation, less chance of developing type-two diabetes in later life and less chance of developing eczema. Breastfeeding is also good for mothers as it lowers the risk of getting breast cancer and ovarian cancer, it saves money otherwise spent on infant formula and joy of joys, it also uses up to 500 calories a day. Another welcome fea-
ture of breastfeeding is that it can stave off the return of menstruation. The fear of breastfeeding in public is a common concern. However, according to www.breastfeeding.ie: “You are entitled to breastfeed in public places and you don’t have to ask. Some places may offer a private area if you would like this, but you do not have to use it. Your baby can look for food or comfort anywhere and at any time. Feel free to offer your baby a breastfeed whenever and wherever he or she needs it.” Finally, there is plenty of support out there for a new mother setting out to breastfeed. Websites such as www. friendsofbreastfeeding. ie, www.rollercoaster.ie, www.cuidiu-ict.ie and www.lalecheleagueireland.com, are all a click away to offer help and tips for Irish mothers who are breastfeeding. But don’t forget that if it doesn’t come naturally, bottle is a perfectly good way for baby to get all the nutrition it needs.
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Developing a sleep routine ian begley
For parents with young infants the joys of getting eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night may seem like a distant memory. Although newborns sleep for an average of 18 hours a day, they do it in short bursts around the clock. This sleep routine can certainly drive new parents up the wall, but by following a few helpful tips getting your baby to sleep can be a lot less stressful than it needs to be. According to baby care expert and former presenter of the RTE show Baby on Board, Doreen Buckley, said
every baby is different and by monitoring your own infant’s behaviour and activity during the day, it will be a lot easier to develop a sleeping routine for them. Speaking to The Gazette she said: “If you want your baby to sleep well at night the training begins at about six weeks old. Babies require 18 hours of sleep a day for the first few weeks of their life and you need to start trying to learn how to settle them down. “Passing the baby around from one person to another is not good for the baby in the early weeks of its life and could disrupt sleeping patterns. “A baby under 12
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weeks old should be taking five or six naps a day and you should expect the baby to wake up twice during the night for feeding. “I think breastfeeding is my number one tip in helping your baby get to sleep. It’s not just about the act of feeding your baby, it’s the whole technique of settling it down and creating a calm, relaxing atmos-
phere between mother and baby.” Buckley went on to say that creating an ambience of dimmed lights in your home will also help settle your baby down. “Having your lights dimmed and also blackout lining in the room your baby sleeps in will help provide a healthy flow of sleep for your baby. “The cot your baby sleeps in should also be close to their parent’s bed. You can actually get a cot that attaches to the bed so that your baby is at the same level as you, but not actually sleeping with you. You can then meet their needs straight away and not cause them too much disruption.”
Newborns sleep for an average of 18 hours a day but they do it in short bursts around the clock
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17 years of commitment to their mission at the Merrion Fertility Clinic Merrion Fertility was established in 1998 by Dr Mary Wingfield at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and is Ireland’s only not-for-profit fertility clinic that is partnered with a large maternity hospital. Over 17 years ago, Dr Wingfield along with staff at the National Maternity Hospital undertook to provide couples with affordable access to reproductive care where decisions are based solely on best medical practice and supported evidence. Today the clinic is proud to be a leader in the area of reproductive medicine and surgery, providing over 500 assisted reproduction treatment cycles for couples per annum and achieving record pregnancy rates. Offering a wide range of advanced treatments, its current overall success rate for IVF (in-vitro fertilisation) is 52.4%, increasing to 55% for women under 37 (for more information on its success rates visit www.merrionfertility.ie). Other couples are helped to achieve pregnancy with simpler treatments and with surgery. Dr Wingfield has a particular interest and expertise in endometriosis and she and Dr Allen manage a wide range of gynaecological
conditions including fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome and pelvic adhesions. Male fertility treatment is also provided including surgical sperm retrieval where required. The clinic has maintained its close relationship with the National Maternity Hospital with all of its doctors continuing to work there as consultant obstetrician gynaecologists. As part of the hospital, the clinic benefits from a range of expert medical and surgical services, including early pregnancy services, consultant anaesthetists who provide sedation for IVF cycles, full laboratory services, operating theatres and access to Ireland’s best obstetric in-patient care. Once pregnant, the clinic’s patients have the option of continuing their pregnancy care at the hospital. Dr Wingfield and her team remain committed to the founding mission of the clinic by continuing to lead the way in research and quality in the area of assisted reproduction and by advocating for people in Ireland who have medical conditions that affect their fertility. If you would like more information on Merrion Fertility Clinic, please contact them on 01 6635000 or visit www.merrionfertility.ie
Pregnant women are advised to consume at least two portions of fish per week
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A healthy diet for you and baby keith bellew
While a healthy diet is imperative for the development of your child once it is born, the right kind of diet during pregnancy can make an enormous contribution to your baby’s brain growth. According to experts, a baby’s brain begins to form three weeks after conception and the food you eat plays a vital role how it develops. A baby’s brain changes very quickly between the 24th and 42nd weeks of pregnancy, with significant brain growth occurring from the 34th week. A wide range of nutrients are necessary to facilitate this development, so eating as healthy and varied a diet as possible is advised. The following is a list of super brain foods which will contribute to your baby’s brain development
and increase your chances of giving birth to a little Einstein. Pregnant women are advised to consume at least two portions of fish per week, and one of these should be oily. Oily fish is a rich source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which helps the
weight. We all know that spinach provides Popeye with the strength necessary to save Olive Oil from Bluto, but it also provides your baby with the natural folate necessary for the production of new DNA and the regulation of cell metabolism (on top
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brain and central nervous system develop. Sardines and tuna are an excellent source of DHA. According to the World Health Organisation, iodine deficiency during pregnancy is the primary cause of preventable mental health problems. Yoghurt is rich in iodine, and Greek yoghurt is also packed with protein, which is imperative to ensuring a healthy birth
of your folic acid supplement). It also contains antioxidants which protect the baby’s brain tissue from damage. Eggs are a well known super food as they are a great source of lean protein and iron, which are crucial for brain development. Along with iron and protein, eggs also contain high levels of choline, which aids the development of memory and a
life-long ability to learn. Nuts are handy for snacking on the go, and Brazil nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats and selenium. A selenium deficiency can alter brain development in your baby, so Brazil nuts are a definite must. Peanuts are surprisingly beneficial to your baby’s brain development as they contain protein, niacin, monounsaturated fats and folate. Perhaps the biggest benefit of all is their high levels of Vitamin E and supports DHA and also protects brain cell membranes. The roasted and unsalted variety are also a good source of antioxidants. As essential fats make up approximately 60% of the developing brain, avocados are rich in oleic acid which helps to create and maintain myelin, which is a fatty protective layer around nerves in the central nervous system.
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Concert Celebration of Yeats THE Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire is hosting an unusual and melodic celebration of the 150th birthday of WB Yeats with a concert. Entitled Songs from the Swans at Coole, it’s based on the work of the great modern poet. Composer Michael Scott has created a new song cycle exploring Yeats’s poetry, with a particular focus on the development of the Irish State and his unrequited love for Maude Gonne. The poems being treated include Innisfree, Sailing to Byzantium, When You Are Old, The Sorrow Of Love, No Second Troy, September 1913. A selection of poetry will be read by actors Deirdre Donnelly and Des Cave, and singers Yvonne Brennan (soprano) and Anthony Norton (tenor) will put some selected poems to music. The musical style will be operatic and classical accompanied by a traditional Irish orchestra, complete with Irish harp, whistle, percussion, fiddle, cello, French horn, uilleann pipes and pianoforte. The concert takes place on June 13, and tickets are on sale for €21 from boxoffice@paviliontheatre. ie.
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Short but effective looks at ourselves Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
ALL Over Ireland, edited by novelist Deirdre Madden, is Faber and Faber’s fifth volume of short stories. In the introduction to this anthology, Madden makes the usual disclaimer that her selection of new short stories does not try to be definitive or form a literary canon. However, Madden need not be so circumspect, as she has done a fine job in choosing stories of great variety, innovation and artistry. Madden does draw our attention in the introduction to certain themes cropping up in many of the stories, such as emigration, as seen from various angles. In her selection, Madden shows us a good slice of Irish society and the “rude health of the Irish short story”. The breadth of style and subject matter in the anthology is wonderful, and there really is something for every literary taste. In My New Life, by Andrew Fox, we are met with a traditional style – very reminiscent of the
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1950s – as a young boy tries to adjust to a new life in America. Fox’s use of language is economical and appropriate to the subject matter. His descriptions are spot on and often funny; for instance, when the young boy sees his father passed out on the sofa, he describes it as “his mouth hanging in a vague, unspoken vowel”. From childhood to
ageing, all stations of life are also covered in the book. In For Keeps, by Belinda McKeon, we are welcomed into a real snapshot of a brief moment in the life of the female protagonist. As she gets older, she notices that she no longer draws glances from men on the street; many women meet this cold fact of life with shock. On first encountering this, the character’s mind is stalled for a while and she is at a loss, even imagining that everyone is especially busy and distracted that day ... One of my favourite stories is Sean O’Reilly’s Ceremony, as it uses the short story form to present the essence of primal need. We discover over time that the character, Nathan, has a dark history. The story moves from slang-ridden and somewhat shallow developing into an exploration of the deep-end of the character’s subconscious with a simultaneous change in language to something more enduring. As Nathan becomes more philosophical, we become more attracted
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to him as a character and O’Reilly lets some of the character’s propensities for destruction leak out. Nathan tells us of a friend who has found his calling in life. “He had found what we all need, a reason, a rock to smash ourselves against,” he says. O’Reilly’s final image of Nathan is one of the most extraordinary I can recall in any short story. Another favourite of mine in the collection is Frank McGuinness’s The Widow’s Ferret. It is about a Catholic widow of a murdered RUC man living in Coleraine. The widow’s interior life is fascinating as she tries to create a reason for continuing after her husband’s death. She is at war with herself as she swings from paranoia to rage. The
In this anthology, novelist Deirdre Madden has edited a fine collection of Irish writing from diverse voices
author’s poetic flair is on show and, in keeping with the subject matter, we are transported back to O’Casey’s histor y plays. The widow curses the violence of The Troubles, saying: “You are damned
in this country because you eat your own. You down the blood of your brothers. You devour your sister’s skin.” All Over Ireland, published by Faber and Faber, is on sale priced €13.99.
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Stylish new breed of Opel Astra is here
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With good reason, Opel has long enjoyed a stable place in the Irish market. With a logo that is filed in our national psyche next to memories of Jack Charlton’s halcyon days, the brand has long been associated with that golden era of Ireland when we were proud to be a robust, dependable, and functional people – and arguably no other car captured that spirit more than the Astra. Fast forward 20 years and the collective identity crises of both Opel and the Irish nation have settled into sync once again. A single glance at the new saloon model is enough to make it clear that here is a new breed of Astra in town. The latest generation of Opel cars signifies a boost of new energy in the brand, and the new Astra sits stylishly among the fresh-faced fleet. Without a doubt it is the visual leap from the hatchback that is most immediately noticeable in this model. The saloon version of the Astra boasts a sleek and distinguished aesthetic that flows from the burnished exterior to the subdued interior finish. This iteration seems to be less of a benevolent workhorse and more elegant executive, closer in style though smaller in stature to Opel’s stalwart Insignia. The test car offered came with the standard 1.6 CDTi engine, which performs incredibly quietly, particularly in com-
Versatile Vito van range from Mercedes-Benz invades Dublin streets
The Opel Astra saloon is a smooth, solid drive with prices starting at €19,495
parison to the last generation’s 1.7-litre engine. It’s a smooth ride getting around the city and suburbs, with a fairly economical fuel consumption thanks to the start/ stop set up. Take the car out onto long stretches though, and you can really get a feel for what the Astra is built for. An optional Flex Ride system adds to the enjoyment: sport mode stiffens the shock absorbers, so the car grips more firmly to the road surface, steering support is lessened as
it is intended for straight line driving, and acceleration becomes noticeably more responsive – it also switches all the main instrument lighting to red, which, it must be said, does make you feel at least three times as cool. Comfortable
A tour mode does practically the opposite with the shocks, allowing a more comfortable drive, but even on the standard set up, the Astra is exceptionally comfortable on the motorway.
The interior is classy and understated, with perforated leather facing seats and a clean matte finish on the dash. Housing a seven-inch sat nav unit, the Navi950 system will also stream your music, handle calls, and read your texts aloud. Combined with the climate controls (including heated seats) and radio, the array of buttons is daunting at first look, but you’ll have it down within the day. There’s ample space in the back seats, and
an absolutely massive boot that will no doubt make this car appealing to those looking for a functional family car that offers more style than most. Overall a solid drive, the new Astra saloon should carve out its own niche in the market. A base price from €19,495 makes it more attractive, but much of the long haul comfortable appeal is tied up in the extras which can bump this model up to around €25,000.
The latest Mercedes-Benz van range has been finding its way onto Dublin streets. Promising an unsurpassed level of versatility, commercial vehicles sales manager Fergus Conheady suggests the new Mercedes-Benz Vito “will send shockwaves through the mid-size van segment”. The Vito range currently comprises three models – the Vito panel van, which concentrates on maximising storage space with 6.9 cubic metres of cargo space in the back. The Mixto adds some additional seating, catering for up to six people while maintaining a cargo volume of up to 4.1 cubic metres. Finally, the Tourer is marketed as a crewbus that can seat up to nine people and still boasts significant storage. Six-speed manual transmission is standard, and there is the choice of rear-wheel or front-wheel drive formats. The Vito looks to be a smooth combination, melding together the best of robust haulage with in car comfort – the cockpit is redesigned, high quality, and airy. Meanwhile, power comes from two, fourcylinder turbo-diesel engines available in five power ratings. A long list of safety features land as standard on all models including, attention assist to monitor the driver’s condition and crosswind assist to eliminate the effects of wind gusts. Tyre pressure monitoring is standard, so too are twin driver and passenger airbags. In panel van format, prices for the range begin at €18,650 (ex taxes and delivery related charges). The Mixto range starts from €37,790 (inc VAT and VRT). The Tourer range starts from €47,950 (inc VAT and VRT).
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SPORT Passing of RTE legend O’Herlihy
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three rock finish fourth in europe: THREE Rock Rovers ended fourth in the EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy as the ran out of legs against Azerbaijan’s Atasport yesterday at Grange Road, Rathfarnham. They ultimately fell 3-2, ending a tournament they started superbly on a low note. Friday saw a 5-2 win over Ukraine’s professional outfit OKS Vinnitsa before Ross Canning’s late goal saw them beat Scottish champions Grange 3-2. But Sunday’s agonising loss to eventual winner SC Stroitel Brest 2-1 denied them a final berth as they could not break through despite an overwhelming dominance of chances and possession. It left them playing for bronze against an Azeri side powered by nine players of Pakistani origin. The Dubliners looked good early on with Jody Hosking firing home a drag-flick inside two minutes but ultimately fell to a second last minute goal.
aaron gallagher sport@dublingazette.com
FORMER RTE broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy has died aged 76. The presenter passed away peacefully at his home on Monday and is survived by his wife Hilary
and two daughters. O’Herlihy was a household name across the country for his decades of beloved presenting of RTÉ’s coverage of sporting events, namely 10 World Cups and 10 Olympic Games in a career spanning over
O’Herlihy with John Giles and Eamon Dunphy
Bill O’Herlihy in the RTE studio
four decades. He retired last summer following the 2014 World Cup after announcing it would be his final appearance as presenter on RTE some months earlier. His coverage of football alongside pundits and life-long friends Liam Brady, John Giles and Eamon Dunphy won the acclaim and hear ts of people all over the countr y for their insightful analysis, years of experience and professional presence on screen. Bill began his career in media aged 16 when he was taken on as a journalist for the Cork Examiner, while his first appearance on television came in 1965 when
he presented a report on the sinking of the Lusitania off the Cork coast for Newsbeat. He went on to work on the programme 7 Days but left following an episode that dealt with illegal money lending that would go on to become a subject of inquiry through tribunal. He would go on to found the O’Herlihy Communications Group in 1973. O’Herlihy was synonymous with Italia ’90, and is remembered fondly for his work on RTE’s panel for Republic of Ireland games. Bill was held in high regard by Irish football fans for his unique
approach to his role as presenter, opening football up to both young and old, sporting and non-sporting. He had worked in broadcasting since the 1960s and was RTE’s chief sports presenter for the UEFA Champions League, World Track Championships as well as Republic of Ireland international games and Oly mpic Games. Speaking about O’Herlihy’s passing, John Delaney, FAI chief executive, said: “We are all deeply shocked and saddened at the passing of Bill O’Herlihy. “A t r u e n a t i o n a l treasure, he was a fantastic journalist and
interviewer, who made a unique contribution to Irish sports journalism. “I have known him for over 20 years. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, his wife Hilary, and his daughters Jill and Sally.” The FAI will honour Bill O’Herlihy’s contribution to Irish football at its international matches in June. He received the Jacob’s Award for his presentation of the 1990 World Cup, won Irish Sports Journalist of the Year in 2003 and was named Irish Film and Television Academy’s Television Personality of the Year in 2007.
Blackrock man Macken leaves Leinster for Wasps sport@dublingazette.com
Brendan Macken on the run for Leinster against Connacht. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/ SPORTSFILE
FORMER Blackrock College centre Brendan Macken has left Leinster for Coventry-based Aviva Premiership side Wasps, where he’ll play the 2015-16 season. Macken has already familiarised himself with the Premiership, having joined Gloucester after Christmas, a move the Blackrock man says was “an enjoyable experience” and no doubt played a role in his decision to move more permanently. In part due to the loan, Mack-
en has made only five starting appearances for Leinster this season. “I’m delighted to sign for Wasps,” he says. “They’re a massive club and their reputation is only getting better. “I hope to get as much experience as I can and will try to maximise any opportunities I have. “I’m looking forward to being part of the Wasps set-up, working hard and contributing as best I can to help the team continue to improve. Macken’s been part of the Leinster system for five years,
since leaving school, though he’s often been kept out of the side by the strength of the Leinster centre which has included Brian O’Driscoll, Gordon D’Arcy and Fergus McFadden. “I am incredibly grateful for my time with Leinster Rugby,” he says. “I have been proud to represent them, and I would like to thanks everyone involved with Leinster for everything they have done for me. It has been an incredible part of my life.” Wasps had a mixed 2014-15 season, which included a controversial move up to the Ricoh
Arena from their old home in Wycombe. Their current back row is full of international talent, including Kiwi star Piri Weepu, Scotland’s Ruaridh Jackson and England’s Joe Simpson and Christian Wade. Macken will be joining up with former Leinster man Jimmy Gopperth at the Ricoh Arena. Wasps finished sixth in the Aviva Premiership last season, 15 points behind league winners Northampton Saints, doing just enough to qualify for the European Champions Cup.
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‘Ais the Bash’ saving UFC return for Dublin Aisling Daly talks to James Hendicott about her move to UFC, The Ultimate Fighter experience and her struggles in the developing world of female MMA DRIMNAGH’S Aisling Daly - Ireland’s only female professional mixed martial arts fighter - plans to save her next big outing for the UFC’s return to Dublin in October, telling GazetteSport “I don’t think I want to risk missing a second Dublin card. I’d rather not risk another injury.” Daly is currently nursing a minor niggle following her recent loss to Randa Markos, but expects to return to full training in the coming couple of weeks. She sees herself as two or three fights away from a title belt fight in a division that’s still taking shape. “It definitely makes a difference fighting away from home a lot. I’d much prefer to fight in Dublin,” she says. “I’m used to the travel now, but it makes a big difference to wake up in your
own bed. The travel is an occupational hazard.” Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt Daly’s previous fights include appearances in Canada, the US, the UK and an impressive last-minute stand-in win in Amman, Jordan, in which she defeated Angela Hayes having excepted the fight at just three days’ notice. Her overall record currently stands at 15 wins and six losses. T he Dubliner has gained far more recognition in recent years as MMA has come to ever increasing prominence in Ireland through the exploits of Conor McGregor, but she still feels the women’s sport is under-appreciated, both here and abroad. “When I beat Jessica Eye, I was the first Irish fighter to hold a world title”, she tells GazetteSport. “Nobody knew
Aisling Daly signs autographs at Wildcat Ink last Saturday.
who either of us was back then, but I don’t think it got quite the recognition it deserved. “Conor obviously raised the bar in Ireland, but not getting the recognition was a little bit usual. “The women’s sport generally is still in its infancy, however. “The women are still underpaid in the UFC. It’s partly the contracts you can only fight every three months. But UFC also recognises fighters based on how many fights they’ve had within the organisation.” Daly is currently ranked number 11 in UFC’s women’s strawweight division, a class that was only added to the championship in late 2014. Early rankings were determined by results in reality TV show The Ultimate F i g h t e r. D a l y w a s
defeated in the show’s quarter final. “I’ve had 21 professional fights, but I’m fairly new to UFC, because women’s MMA is fairly new to UFC. We’re still behind the men as a result, but it’s a take it or leave it kind of deal.”
anyone in the division. Daly recently moved down a division to the 115lb straw weight level, a weight at which she finds herself “pretty depleted”, but faces up against fighters her own size, rather than bulkier opponents who might take fights from Daly
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Poland’s Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the reigning belt holder in a division that’s yet to see a successful title defence, and Daly fancies her chances against the Pole’s kickboxing style. “I’m a jiu-jitsu girl,” she says. “So the ideal opponent for me is a wrestler. Someone like Carla Esparza would be the most difficult fight for me, because I’m always looking to get the take down, and Carla would be able to defend the takedown well. “Maybe Joanna wouldn’t be able to defend the takedown quite so well. But I think at this stage you just need to be well rounded and able to deal with all styles. You can’t afford to be too one dimensional. I’d feel fairly comfortable matching up with
on pure physical power rather than technical ability. It’s a bold move, but one that raise the fighter’s profile still further after her televised appearances on The Ultimate Fighter, and allows her to compete at the top of the international game. “The top two or three girls at 125lb are a lot bigger, a lot stronger than me,” Daly explains. “I want to be the best in the world. If I’m going to achieve that, I felt this was the right move, especially with the weight divisions available in the UFC.” Despite her recent defeat to Randa Markos, “Ais the Bash” is full of hope, and looking to harness Ireland’s growing affection for her sport. Come autumn, she’ll be back on the warpath.
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Tattarsalls Horse Trials set for world-class field EIGHT Dublin riders are set to represent Ireland at Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair this coming weekend. The trials get under way this Wednesday, May 27 and continue until Sunday, May 31. Entries are at an all time high for the event, taking place in Ratoath, County Meath, with 364 individual entries representing an increase of 9% on last year. Eight of the world’s top 13 riders will feature, including William Fox-Pitt, currently number two in the world, from the UK, while 2014 winner Tim Price will return to defend his title. Irish entries Aoife Daly of Castleknock, Peter Garrigan of Baldurgan and Symone Brown of Dublin 13 will compete in the preliminary level, CCI one category, while Geoff Curran will compete in the intermediate CCI two. Nicola Ennis will compete at the highest level of the Dublin entries, with the Howth rider expected to compete at CCI three level, just below the highest international standard. Ennis has an impressive record in Irish eventing, including a fourth place finish in Ballindenisk earlier this year. She’ll ride her eight-year-old mount Westwinds Jack of Hearts. “We are overwhelmed with the calibre of entries received for the 10th running of the Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair,” director Roger Casey said. “The World’s Best Event riders will all converge in Ireland.” “This gives the public the exciting opportunity to witness the very best competitors in this sport. The increase in entry numbers is a testament to the event and how it has grown since its inception in 2006. ” Three equestrian disciplines will feature- dressage, cross country and show jumping. Dressage takes place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Cross country on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and show jumping on Saturday and Sunday. The grounds are opposite Fairyhouse Racecourse, and the action will take place between 9am and 5.30pm daily. Entry prices vary by day, from free entry on Wednesday and Thursday to €17 for adults for the prestigious Saturday schedule.
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soccer: palmerstown club earn promotion to top of lsl
Lucan add Gilligan Cup to league promotion LUCAN UNITED will look back on this season with an immense feeling of pride and accomplishment. Having secured promotion to the Senior 1A Division, John Doyle’s side were celebrating again on Friday night after they hammered Edenderry Town 6-2 to lift the Gilligan Cup. Doyle’s side was nicknamed the Galacticos on account of a team brimming with former Ireland internationals and League of Ireland players alike that include Mark Kinsella, Mark Rutherford, Stephen Bradley, Graham Gartland and Graham Barrett. They were simply too good for their Offaly opposition, who are ranked a division higher than the Dublin outfit. United’s Conor Walshe opened the scoring after just seven minutes on the clock in the cup final on Friday night, with Conor Foley adding a second soon after. Edenderry pulled a goal back before the interval to leave the game on a knife edge going into the second half. Minutes after the second half began former League of Ireland legend Mark Rutherford slotted United’s third, restoring Lucan’s two goal advantage before another former League of Ireland great Graham Gartland made it 4-1. With 20 minutes to go, Sean Dunne put the game beyond doubt to make it 5-1 to United. Edenderry pulled one back but it would act only as a consolation before Walshe bagged his second and the cup for Lucan in a resounding 6-2 win. In a stunning season for his side, manager Doyle said that gaining promotion was his side’s goal at the start of the season, but that to have gotten to and won the Gilligan Cup on top of Division 1A football next season is incredible progress. “We are very happy with the progress this season with the team,” he said. “We would have been happy with promotion at the start of the season as the 1B league is very hard to progress from with the introduction each year of teams from the top AUL league and very good teams from junior football.”
The champagne has been flowing regularly for Glenville in recent years.
Glenville on the rise yet again james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com
GLENVILLE’s meteoric rise to the top division of Leinster Senior League football has defied many an expectation, not least at the club itself. The 2014-15 season saw the team grab third place in the Senior 1 division, the last promotion spot, to confirm an unlikely promotion to the top tier, an exceptional achievement only 18 years after forming. The promotion makes Glenville the highest ranked side in the Palm-
erstown, Clondalkin and Ballyfermot area, ahead of traditional powerhouse clubs Cherry Orchard and Dublin Bus. An early goal from Shane Kieley against Sacred Heart two weeks ago proved to be the result that nailed on promotion, in a season in which top tier Firhouse Clover were also run close in the FAI Intermediate Cup. Club secretary David Lloyd compares the rise to 1990s Wimbledon, or modern day Bournemouth. “There’s no question that we’re the smallest club ever to compete
new training kit First glimpse of Irish gear for World Cup leinster rugby stars Luke Fitzgerald,
Sean O’Brien and Ian Madigan were all on hand to unveil the new, official Irish rugby range of training wear this week. Canterbury, the official kit supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union, will provide the official range of training wear that will be worn by the Irish rugby team throughout the 2015 Rugby World Cup and beyond. Picture: Cathal Noonan/Inpho
at the level we’ll be at next season,” he tells GazetteSport. “Our first aim will be just to stay up. Having said that, while we don’t think we can compete with the likes of Crumlin United, Bluebell United and Drumcondra over a season, we’ll give them a game. Below the top few teams, we think the entire league will come down to perhaps six or seven points over the season. “While staying up is our first target, our aim is also to end up as close to the right end of those sides as we can.”
Glenville’s success is built from within a tightknit club. While an accumulation of impressive young players has been a driving force this season, Lloyd points to the club’s structure, too. “We have a committee structure that’s based around people that have played for the club,” he explains. “There’s been a lot of off-the-pitch development over the past couple of years, but it helps that Glenville is really a club, in the old sense. “We’re very small really, just a few people with
a family feel and that atmosphere helps us. “The committee put a lot in, and improvements in kit and training facilities over the last year or two have given us the platform to develop.” That home atmosphere – helped by turnouts that can be in the hundreds – has helped on the pitch, too, with the team going unbeaten at their Palmerstown Community School ground in the league this season. Their eight wins and five draws proved the solid foundation necessary to move up.
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Stalwart camogie coach steps down sport@dublingazette.com
EOIN Ryan has retired as coach of the Round Tower camogie side after being a central figure at the club for many, many years. On Thursday, May 21, Ryan took training for the adult camogie side at the club one last time, having played a substantial
role in the club’s development and in pushing the Clondalkin side to a competitive level. Ryan’s most recent win came in taking the 2014 Dublin championship, while back in 2002 and 2003 his sides won back to back Dublin titles. Ryan’s efforts have also helped the girls to a number of league and
cup wins over the past few years. Round Tower have thanked Ryan in particular for “his tireless dedication towards the development and coaching of camogie in the club,” adding that “camogie within our club is in a very healthy state arising from the commitment of Eoin, and we extend our
thanks and gratitude to him and wish him every success.” Ryan has long been a star hurler at Round Tower as well as being involved in the camogie side. He has appeared in the AHL3 for Round Tower over the course of this season, helping the side to push to the top of the division.
football: clondalkin club up to ninth in afl7
Club Noticeboard round tower clondalkin THE inter footballers lost to St Brigid’s
EZE-PZE are performing in the club
in the league but junior As overcame
this Sunday evening. The trad music
Thomas Davis.
performers commence at 6pm.
Details of the Round Tower host-
We encourage all our adult teams
ed summer camps for 2015 were
to support Round Tower GAA Club golf
announced last week. The Kellogg’s Cul
classic. It will take place Friday, July
Camp will run from July 6-10. The club
10 at Newlands Golf Club.
camp will take place from July 13-17. Further details are on the website.
If you know of a business that might be interested in entering a team or
Bookings are being taken for the
taking tee box sponsorship please let
club Nursery on Saturday mornings.
us know. Details available from any
Further detail is available from James
member of the executive.
on 086 4082561 or Catherine on 086 8303207. Fancy an experience of a lifetime?
Round Tower lotto draw for May 18. Numbers drawn were 9, 21, 25 and 26 and the bonus ball was 27.
Our hurling section is running a very
There was no winner of the €7,500
novel fundraiser. Raise €100 and be in
jackpot; the three €100 winners were:
with an opportunity to undertake a
All the Gang, Sheila Dunne and Michael
parachute jump.
Baldwin.
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club on Saturday, June 13 will deter-
roundtower.ie and support this very
mine the last man or woman standing
important club fundraiser.
to undertake the jump. Sponsorship cards are available behind the bar.
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return bus that will depart at 1.45pm.
We can also provide DJ and hot food.
Only €5. Contact Jess at 087 6202873.
Enquiries to Jimmy at 087 7453478.
st pat’s palmerstown The Round Tower junior A footballers
Promoted Tower’s keep top run going Afl division 7
Round Tower 2-13 Thomas Davis 1-11 sport@dublingazette.com
CIARAN Dunne netted a brace of goals as the newly promoted Round Tower Junior A Footballers claimed a fourth win from seven fixtures, defeating local rivals Thomas Davis. Trailing 0-8 to 0-5 at the break, they clicked into gear early in the second half to pull clear, with the two Dunne goals proving the difference. The introduction of Niall Corless and Simon Owens at the break played
a significant role in changing the game with both attacking at pace from the half-backline and winning crucial possession around the Tower’s 40. It was tit-for tat in the opening quarter, with James Fleming, Jamie McCarthy and a classy running score from Chris Reid at half-back taking early scores to 0-3 each. Tower took the lead when a Fleming strike was blocked only for Denis Macken to kick a sharp score from the rebound, but from then on Davis gained momentum. Five scores in a row took the Tallaght club to an 0-8 to
0-4 lead before another point from Fleming kept Tower within a score. Davis scored first in the second half, but Dunne’s opening goal, palmed in after a shot from Tower substitute Owens was well saved, was to prove crucial. Tower levelled when Macken made inroads and was tugged back, with Gerry Homan capitalising from the free. Arthur Bennett in the half-backs was consistently excellent in breaking up Davis attacks and a counter from the Tower 40 led to Stephen Homan carrying towards goal. His perfectly timed pass ena-
bled Dunne to run clear and he buried beyond the Davis’ keeper. Tower looked in control from then on, with scores added by Macken, Fleming and Dermot Milton, the latter knocking over an excellent point from distance shortly after making a critical block at the other end. With six minutes remaining Davis netted to close the gap to two points, but Milton replied with another from distance before Corless crucially extended the lead to four. Tower finished off their local rivals with the last attack.
THE senior footballers had a fantastic
A huge well done to our U-16 football-
win against Lucan Sarsfields away;
ers on their performances to get us to
nail-biting to the end but the finish
the semi-final replay in the C shield.
was perfect with a two-point win for
Unfortunately it wasn’t to be Pat’s day
St Pat’s in this local derby.
with some fantastic performances
There was an amazing performance from the U-15 footballers this week against Ballyboden St Enda’s, recov-
over the last two games. The St Pat’s Scor quiz team finished third in Scor na Paisiti this week.
erying from 12 points down at half time
Well done to the junior footballers on
and four points down in injury time but
Sunday at home; brilliant win against
the game finished in a 6-10 each draw.
Crumlin.
The St Pat’s U-7s had their first game
The St Pat’s senior camogie team
in Round Tower; we had 18 girls and
played their sixth league match of sea-
boys playing and they were wonder-
son against Naomh Jude on Thursday,
ful. A big thanks to all the parents for
winning a tight game by four points.
getting them there; thanks to Round
A Night at the Races takes place on
Tower for their hospitality and a big
Friday, June 19 at the Palmerstown
thanks to our mentors Keith, Kieron
House. Brochures and more informa-
and Edno. Finally, thanks to the group
tion will be circulated this week.
of lads who have helped us in the nurs-
Lotto numbers for the week: 3, 7 ,13
ery all year: Fiachra, Sean, Aaron,
and 21. The jackpot was won by Jim
Matthew and Mark.
Kennedy; congratulations Jim.
lucan sarsfields MANY thanks to all the teams who
great week for the U-13 girls’ football
sent in match reports this weekend.
team who celebrated winning their
Full details can be found on our web-
Division 1 league.
site, www.lucansarsfields.ie; over
Bookings are now open for our
1,500 players in action in the last
summer camps; the Kellogg’s Cul
week across all four codes from age
camp (football) – July 6-10; hurl-
seven to 40+.
ing/camogie
- July 13-17; football
Well done to our U-16B footballers
– August 10-14; hurling/camogie
who won their championship shield
– August 17-21, see the website for
final at the weekend. It was also a
details.
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Mark Conlon has previously completed a 100km race and 10 marathons in a five-day period
Bawnogue’s marathon man Mark Conlon is embarking on the epic task of running 20 full marathons in 20 weeks to help raise funds for Pieta House James Hendicott
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BAWNOGUE’S Mark Conlon – an experienced distance runner with Dublin Bay Running Club in Howth – is embarking on a fundraising binge for Pieta House, aiming to run 20 marathons in just 20 weeks. Conlon’s challenge will get under way this Saturday, May 30 with a 50km ultra-marathon in Donadea Forest near Celbridge, County Kildare. During the challenge, Conlon will complete a 100km ultra-marathon (June 13), 10 marathons in five days (August 4 to August 8) and back-to-back marathons in Portar-
lington (July 10 and 11). He’ll also complete a midnight marathon followed by a morning marathon over the weekend of June 20, meaning two separate full marathon distance races separated, no doubt, by a fitful sleep and all wrapped up in less than 15 hours. A tough man, clearly, but with his experience Conlon knows what he’s getting into. “The 100km race and the 10 marathons in five days will be the toughest,” he told GazetteSport, “though I expect when I finish the whole challenge I’ll be on crutches for a while. During, you just have to make the most of your rest and keep on moving in the races.
“They key is taking it a day at a time, using ice packs at night and to just keep going.” Conlon is an ex-private in the Irish Army, and has previously completed 79 races at marathon distance or higher. His previous achievements include finishing 10 marathons in 10 days last year in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. He’s chosen Pieta House as a charity based on his experience serving overseas, “to raise awareness, having seen people come back with severe depression. It’s important to know there’s someone to talk to, and how much exercise can clear your head, as it does for me. “This won’t be the last time I raise money
for them; any future sponsored events I do will also be in aid of Pieta House.” Conlon cites his running club and other marathon groups as a major source of inspiration, in particular the likes of Dave Grady, a fellow runner who’s completed in excess of 400 marathon or marathon-plus distance races. He’s also quick to nod to the low cost marathon initiative the East of Ireland Marathon Series, which enable much of his running to be officially timed. The Clondalkin runner plans to wrap up his 100th full marathon shortly after completing this challenge, perhaps with a place at the Dublin City Marathon.