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Mother begs the council for help  aisling kennedy

A single mother with an autistic child is this week appealing to Dublin City Council for funding to build an extension to her two-bedroom house in Ballyfermot as she has been on the waiting list for nine years and her son is suffering as a result. Currently, Sonya Byrne’s 20-yearold daughter and 10-year-old son share bunk beds in a single bedroom. Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF), chair of Dublin County Council Housing SPC said the funding that the council receives from the Department of the Environment is “wholly inadequate”. “There are people who are living

Funding from Department of Environment get in your jammies to ‘wholly help out a worthy cause inadequate’ which the recipient charity is Irish Pictured at the launch of National in unacceptable overcrowded conditions who have received no funding towards extensions since 2008.” In response the DOE said it does provide funding to local authorities for adaptions and extensions. Full Story on Page 2

Pyjama Day, which is taking place on March 4 is Katie Montgomery Brennan from Killiney and Friend of Irish Autism Action, Keith Duffy. The event will see 70,000 children across the country wearing their pyjamas into creche or preschool in a fundraising campaign run by Early Childhood Ireland for

Autism Action. This partnership is particularly focused on supporting families and professionals operating in preschools and creches to create accessible opportunities for children with autism to integrate with their peers in these settings. Registration is now open on www. earlychildhoodireland.ie.

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HOUSING | single mother still on waiting list

Funding DCC receives ‘wholly inadequate’

Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) is Chair of DCC Housing SPC

 AISLING KENNEDY news@dublingazette.com

A single mother from Ballyfermot who has two children, one of whom has autism, has been waiting for funding from Dublin City Council for nine years to build an extra bedroom onto her

house in Ballyfermot. Sonya Byrne, from Claddagh Road in Ballyfermot, is mother to her 20-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son and the family have been living in the same two bedroom house for 16 years. Byrne spoke to the Gazette and said that

PLANNING NOTICE

Dublin City Council

Permission is sought by Anita Dunphy Permission is sought for development which will consist of, Rear first floor extension to existing bedroom, retention of dormer window to front elevation, and retention of dormer to rear elevation. Attic used as study. Address. 29 South Dock Street Ringsend Dublin 4. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26162

Mrs Cecily Rogers intends to apply for permission for development at 83 St Donaghs Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 consisting of (i) a part single storey and part two storey extension at the rear of the dwelling, (ii) a one storey ancillary family extension at the side of the house, (iii) a single storey tiled roof bay window extension to the front and (iv) all associated internal, site and drainage works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making D FRS\ DW WKH RI¿FHV RI Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26156

currently her two children share a single bedroom in the house and the room is so small that they have to sleep in bunk beds. She explained: “I first applied for the grant in 2007 and I was told back then that there was 60 extensions being built PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council

Permission is sought to retain the following variation to the previously approved works (WEB1175/14): omission of the previously proposed ¿UVW ÀRRU H[WHQVLRQ DQG construction of a pitched roof over the ground ÀRRU SDUW RI WKH H[WHQVLRQ to the side of the house at 92 Mount Tallant Avenue, Dublin 6W by Norma O’Connor. All the other works to remain as approved (WEB1175/14). The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not H[FHHGLQJ WKH UHDVRQDEOH cost of making a copy, DW WKH RI¿FHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26165

per year. I then spoke to the council in March 2008 and I was told I was number 170 on the list of people waiting for extensions. The years went on and then I was told that the money to build extensions was no longer there.” Byrne said that at the time of applying for the grant she was also told to put her name down on the social housing waiting list to apply for a transfer to a three bedroom house as an alternative. She eventually did put her name on the social housing waiting list even though she didn’t want to move house but said: “At that stage, I was down to the bottom of another list after waiting so many years.” Byrne is a single mother to her children after her partner passed away a number of years ago. She also suffered from cancer for the last few years and is only getting back on her feet now. “I’m currently putting my daughter through college and at this stage now, my son who has autism is regressing and I have him in a special school. He sits in the hall playing because I have no room for him, there’s no room for him in this house to play. He needs his own room at this stage, he needed it years ago. “Nobody cares in the council, but all I know is I’m not giving up.” In response a spokesperson for Dublin City Council said: “They do

not comment on individual cases” Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF), Chair of DCC Housing SPC, spoke to the Gazette and said the funding the DCC receive from the Department of Environment for overcrowding is “wholly inadequate.” He said: “The funding simply doesn’t meet the needs of the city at all. There are people who are living in unacceptable overcrowded conditions who have received no funding towards extensions since 2008. “The reason for this is because the money provided from DoE has been cut since 2009 and because there are people with disabilities and medical needs on the list for extensions, DCC give it to the people in most need first.” Cllr Doolan said the DoE should “wake up to the reality in Dublin” and added: “If more funding was allocated, it would take people off the housing list, it would allow people to stay in the family home and would save money that otherwise would have to be spent on home building.” In response the Department of Environment said: “The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government does provide funding to local authorities in respect of social housing adaptations and extensions to address serious overcrowding and to meet the needs of tenants with a disability.”

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Brian Mangan shows off his winning design to Diarmuid Gavin who judged the competition

Students showcase their landscape talent for renowned garden designer Diarmaid Gavin Brian Mangan from Griffith Avenue in Dublin was awarded for his landscape design talent at this year’s Kilsaran Student Design Competition 2016. Renowned Garden Designer and TV Personality Diarmuid Gavin was the overall judge of the competition which took place in Kilsaran’s headquarters in Co. Meath this week. This is the third year of the competition and the only one in Ireland that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talent in the forms of landscape design, horticulture and architecture. Mangan is a mature student at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens. His creative and original landscape design ensured he was one of five finalists in the competition. Speaking about the accolade, Mangan said, “Gardening has always been my passion, my daughter Kate is a botanist and spurred me on to change my career in IT to horticulture. I love to garden with my grandson Leo who’s four, it’s a wonderful way to relax and brilliant for your overall wellbeing. I did the course to get more of an understanding of the technical side of design so I’m delighted that my efforts have been recognised by someone like Diarmuid who I always admired.” Kilsaran received over 58 entries for the competition, making it it’s highest to date and showing a steady growth in numbers since its beginning. The designs by the students varied from traditional, contemporary to wacky and inventive. The brief was to design a garden to fit a 60 - 90 square metre space in the existing Kilsaran Home Display Gardens. The judges were looking for a design that was original, practical and buildable using the company’s hard paving and walling products within a budget of €20,000. To view the garden designs visit www.kilsaran.ie or on Facebook / twitter @Kilsaran.

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transport | expansion for Dublin Bikes put on hold for the moment

DRUGS

An estimated â&#x201A;Ź2.1m seized in drug haul operation

Additional funding needed for scheme ď&#x201A;&#x2030; AISLING KENNEDY THE expansion of the Dublin Bikes Scheme is currently on hold until additional funding has been identified by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. The scheme, initially intended to expand as far as Whitehall on the northside and Clonskeagh on the southside, was due to include a total of 5,000 bikes and 300 stations. The scheme was due to be completed by the end of last year but according to a representative of Dublin City Council: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funding was always going to be a challenge and that was clear from

the outset.â&#x20AC;? Michael Rossiter, DCC Coca-Cola Zero Dublin Bikes Project Manager, spoke to the Gazette and said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are currently working with the National Transport Authority and a number of other bodies to identify funding for the next phase of the scheme. The original blueprint for the scheme ran from 2010 to 2015 but it was always subject to finding funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DCC set the bar quite high so we always knew it was quite ambitious to have it completed by 2015. We are trying to expand the scheme and we are looking to move into further phases soon.â&#x20AC;? The last expansion,

which extended the scheme to the Docklands and to Heuston station in 2013, increased the number of stations to 101 and trebled the number of bikes to 1,500. Cllr Deirdre Heney (FF) told the Gazette that she was disappointed that the long planned expansion of the scheme is currently delayed and said that ideally she would like to introduce a number of initiatives to increase cycling as a regular mode of commuting to work. She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a shame that the expansion cannot go ahead as the scheme has been a remarkable success, drastically increasing the number of people using bikes for personal and work use.â&#x20AC;?

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

REGISTRATION has opened for the VHI Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mini Marathon which will take place in Dublin on Monday June 6 and the Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on the women of Dublin to join their team for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miles that Materâ&#x20AC;?. The Hospital treats over 300,000 patients each year, and is home to a Breast Health Clinic, which sees almost 15,000 women, and works in tandem with clinics such as Oncology, Plastics, and Orthopaedics. The clinic receives no government funding and is fully dependent on fundraising. Mary Moorhead, CEO of the Foundation said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to the funds raised by all the amazing women who joined our team for last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mini Marathon we were able to continue to enhance patient care at the Mater Public Hospital. Pictured are the two nurses from the Mater Hospital right: Eimear Doyle, left: Marguerite Kinsella.

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PLANNING NOTICE

Dublin City Council

I, Peter Jackson, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site address 11 Rugby Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The development will consist of: The renovation and extension of the existing 2-storey terraced dwelling to include the demolition of the existing single-storey kitchen extension and 2-storey return to the rear; construction of new twostorey extension to the rear and associated landscaping and drainage works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making D FRS\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application 26157

Dublin City Council

Michelle and Gary Behenna intend to apply for permission for development at 577 Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 consisting of building a cantilevered XSSHU Ă&#x20AC;RRU EHGURRP DQG bathroom extension over the existing single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. The proposed development will extend over the passageway building line at the side of the house and will include internal alterations, site and drainage works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making D FRS\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26155

Applicant: Barhen Dan & Cohen Rinat Location: 18, Orwell bank, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Intend to apply for: permission Proposed Development: a) Attic conversion and construction of dormer extension to the rear, 1 Âż[HG URRI OLJKW DQG opening roof lights to the front and 2 opening roof lights to the rear. b) Openings on ground Ă&#x20AC;RRU ZLQGRZ WR WKH VLGH and 1 sliding door opening to the side. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26161

GARDAI seized drugs that were worth an estimated â&#x201A;Ź2.1m in Donaghmede last week as part of an operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of controlled drugs in the North Dublin area. As part of a planned search of a premises in Donaghmede Park, Dublin 13, Gardai seized approximately 300 kilos of cannabis resin, 8 kilos of cannabis herb and 1 kilo of cocaine. Two men, aged 25 and 52 years, were arrested at the scene and are scheduled to appear before Court Number 4, the Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street this week charged in connection with the seizure.

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dublin west 4 sEATS 11 CANDIDATES

dublin rATHDOWN duN LAOGHAIRE 3 sEATS 9 CANDIDATES 4 sEATS 11 CANDIDATES LOST A SEAT

OUTGOING

Clockwise from top left: Joan Burton (Lab) TD / Tanaiste, Ruth Coppinger (AAA - PBP) TD, Leo Varadkar (FG)TD / Minister, Joe Higgins (SP) TD [Not Running]

Peter Mathews (Ind), Shane Ross (Ind), Alan Shatter (FG), Alex White (Lab)

Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP), Mary Mitchell O’Connor (FG) Sean Barrett (FG), Eamon Gilmore (Lab)

CANDIDATES

Joan Burton (Lab) TD / Tanaiste Ruth Coppinger (AAA - PBP) TD Leo Varadkar (FG) TD / Minister Jack Chambers (FF) Councillor Paul Donnelly (SF) Councillor David McGuinness (Ind) Councillor Roderic O’Gorman (GP) Councillor TJ Clare (Ind) Dermot Casey (Ind) Jo O’Brien (Renua) Catherine Noone (FG) Senator

Peter Mathews (Ind) TD Shane Ross (Ind) TD Alan Shatter (FG) TD Alex White (Lab) TD Joespha Madigan (FG) Councillor Sorcha Nic Cormaic (SF) Councillor Catherine Martin (GP) Councillor Mary White (FF) Senator Alan Daveron (Renua)

OUTGOING

Maria Bailey (FG) Cllr Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor (FG) TD Frank Cronin (Renua) Cormac Devlin (FF) Councillor Mary Hanafin (FF) Councillor Carol Hunt (Ind) Shane O’Brien (SF) Carrie Smyth (Lab) Councillor Ossian Smyth (GP) Councillor Raymond Whitehead (DDI) **Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett (FG) is automatically re-elected

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| election 2016

duBLIN MID-WEST 4 sEATS 16 CANDIDATES OUTGOING

Frances Fitzgerald (FG) TD / Minister, Derek Keating (FG) TD, Joanna Tuffy (Lab) TD, Robert Dowds (Lab) [not running] TD

CANDIDATES Frances Fitzgerald (FG) TD / Minister Derek Keating (FG) TD Joanna Tuffy (Lab) TD Eoin O Broin (SF) Councillor Gino Kenny (PBP) Councillor Lorraine Hennessy (WP) Councillor Clare Leonard (Ind) Councillor Francis Timmons (Ind) Councillor Paul Gogarty (Ind) Councillor Patrick Akpoveta (Ind) Anne-Marie McNally (SD) John Curran (FF) Christopher Healy (DDI) Haroon Khan (Ind) Tom Kivlehan (GP) Ronan Fafferty (GP)

duBLIN fingal 5 sEATS 14 CANDIDATES OUTGOING

GAINED A SEAT

Clare Daly (Ind), James Reilly (FG), Alan Farrell (FG), Brendan Ryan (Labour)

CANDIDATES Clare Daly (Ind) TD Barry Martin (PBP) Councillor Joe O’Brien (GP) Alan Farrell (FG) TD Louise O’Reilly (SF) Lorraine Clifford Lee (FF) Terry Kelleher (AAA-PBP) Darragh O’Brien (FF) Seantor Roslyn Fuller (Ind) James Reilly (FG) TD Brendan Ryan (Lab) TD Enda Ryan (United Left) Gerry Molly (Renua) Councillor Tony Murphy (Ind) Councillor Marcus De Brun (Ind) Feargal O’Connell (Ind)

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dublin nortH WEST dublin CENTRAL dublin bay north 3 sEATS 11 CANDIDATES 3 sEATS 15 CANDIDATES 5 sEATS 21 CANDIDATES OUTGOING

OUTGOING

LOST A SEAT

OUTGOING

From top left: Finian McGrath (Ind), Aodhan O’Riordan (Lab), Tommy Broughan (Ind), Richard Bruton (FG)

From top left: Dessie Ellis (SF), John Lyons (Lab), Roisin Shorthall (SD)

CANDIDATES

Joe Costello (Lab), Paschal Donohoe (FG), Mary Lou McDonald (SF), Maureen O’Sullivan (Ind)

CANDIDATES

Cathleen Carney Boud (SF) Dessie Ellis (SF) Andrew Keegan (AAA -PBPA) John Lyons (Lab) Paul McAuliffe (FF) Noel Rock (FG) Roisin Shortall (SD) Caroline Conroy (GP) Jimmy Dignam (Ind) Cormac McKay (Direct Democracy Ireland) Bernie Hughes (Ind)

Christy Burke (Ind) Joe Costello (Lab) Paschal Donohoe (FG) Mary Fitzpatrick (FF) Gary Gannon (SD) Mary Lou McDonald (SF) Maureen O’Sullivan (Ind) Cieran Perry (Ind) Eilis Ryan (Ind) Diana O’Dwyer (AAA - PBPA) Ian Noel Smyth (GP) Cormac McKay (Direct Democracy Ireland) William DJ Gorman (Ind) Kerry Guinan (Ind) Jacqui Gilbourne (Renua)

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Jimmy Guerin (Ind) Sean Haughey (FF) Deirdre Heney (FF) John Lyons (AAA - PBPA) Michael McDonncha (SF) Finian McGrath (Ind) Denise Mitchell (SF) Naoise O Muiri (FG) Aodhain O’Riordan (Lab) Averil Power (Ind) Tommy Broughan (Ind) Richard Bruton (FG) Stephanie Regan (FG0 Cian O’Callaghan (Social Democrats) Michael O’Brien (AAA - PBPA) Donna Cooney (GP) Paul Clarke (Ind) Tom D’Arcy (Direct Democracy Ireland) Damien O’Neill (Ind) Proinsias O Conarain (Ind) Terence Flanagan (Renua)

GAINED A SEAT

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dublin SOUTHCENTRAL 4 sEATS 13 CANDIDATES

dublin BAY SOUTH

OUTGOING

4 sEATS 14 CANDIDATES

GAINED A SEAT

Lucinda Creighton (Renua), Kevin Humphreys (Lab), Eoghan Murphy (FG) Catherine Byrne (FG), Eric Byrne (Lab), Joan Collins (Ind), Aenghus O’Snodaigh (SF)

CANDIDATES Catherine Ardagh (FF) Catherine Byrne (FG) Eric Byrne (Lab) Joan Collins (Ind) Maire Devine (SF) Paul Hand (Ind) Aenghus O’Snodaigh (SF) Brid Smith (AAA - PBPA) Liam Coyne (Social Democrats) Oisin O hAlmhain (GP) Richard Murray (Ind) Neville Brady (Ind) Michael Gargan (Renua)

CANDIDATES Chris Andrews (SF) Lucinda Creighton (Renua) Kevin Humphreys (Lab) Eoghan Murphy (FG) Jim O’Callaghan (FF) Kate O’Connell (FG) Eamon Ryan (GP) Mannix Flynn (Ind) Glenna Lynch (Social Democrats) Annette Mooney (AAA PBPA) William DJ Gorman (Ind) Alan MacStiofain (Ind) John Keigher (Ind) Eoin Tierney (Ind)

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The heart of the city

Finian McGrath (Ind) – Dublin Bay North

Currently the Deputy Leader of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald is the party’s spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform. She was MEP for Dublin from 2004 until 2009 and during her time in the European Parliament she was a prominent member of the Employment/Social Affairs and Civil Liberties Committees.

Contesting his fourth general election, Finian McGrath has been a TD in the Dail since 2002. He previously contested his seat in 2007 and 2011 respectively and retained his seat each time. He helped Shane Ross set up the Independent Alliance in March 2015 and is running again as an Independent in election 2016.

Maureen O’Sullivan (Ind) – Dublin Central

Aodhain O’Riordan (Lab) – Dublin Bay North Aodhain O’Riordan is currently the Minister of State with responsibility for New Communities, Culture and Equality. In April 2015, he was given the additional brief of Minister of State for the National Drug Strategy in the Department of Health. A native Northside Dubliner, O’Riordan was first elected a TD in February 2011 having previously served as a member of Dublin City Council from 2004.

Tommy Broughan (Ind) – Dublin Bay North Previously a Labour TD from 1992 to 2011, Tommy Broughan was expelled from the party in November 2011 when he opposed and voted against the renewal of the Blanket Bank Guarantee. Since then, he has worked as an Independent TD for his constituents in Dublin North East and now Dublin Bay North. He is once again contesting this general election as an Independent.

Dessie Ellis (SF) – Dublin North West First elected to Leinster House in February 2011, he was previously a Sinn Fein Dublin City Councillor from 1999 to 2011. Ellis is a lifelong republican and a community activist. He is also a member of the Joint Policing Committee, Finglas Safety Forum, Ballymun Safety Forum and the Finglas/ Cabra Drugs Task Force.

John Lyons (Lab) – Dublin North West

Richard Bruton (FG) – Dublin Bay North Richard Bruton is currently the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation. He was first elected to Dail Eireann for Dublin North Central in 1982 and has served a number of terms as a member of Dublin City Council. Bruton was previously the Minister for Enterprise and Employment from 1994 to 1997 and he served as Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce from 1986 to 1987.

Roisin Shorthall (SD) – Paschal Donohoe (FG) Dublin North West – Dublin Central

John Lyons was elected to the Dail on his first attempt in the 2011 general election. He previously worked in the education sector for over a decade and he has been a Labour party councillor for Ballymun, Finglas, Glasnevin and Santry since 2008. He is vice-chairperson of the parliamentary Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and he is also the Deputy Whip of the Labour party in the Dail.

Roisin Shorthall is a Social Democrats TD for Dublin North West. She was first elected to the Dail in 1992 and was re-elected at every election since. In March 2011, she was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Primary Care. She resigned this position in September 2012 due to significant policy differences. She also resigned from the Parliamentary Labour Party. Subsequently, in July 2015 she co-founded a new political party, called the Social Democrats, along with fellow TDs Catherine Murphy and Stephen Donnelly.

Joe Costello (Lab) – Dublin Central First elected to the Dail in 1992, Joe Costello lost his seat in 1997, but regained it in 2002 and retained it in 2007 and 2011. He served as Minister of State for Trade & Development until the Cabinet reshuffle of July 2014.

Currently the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe was previously the Minister for European Affairs at the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs. He was first elected to the Dail in 2011 in the Dublin Central constituency. Prior to his election, he was a member of Seanad Eireann from 2007 to 2011 and he served as member of Dublin City Council from 2004 to 2007.

Mary Lou McDonald (SF) – Dublin Central

Maureen O’Sullivan is an Independent TD for Dublin Central. In June 2009, O’Sullivan topped the poll in the by-election held following the death of her political colleague and friend, Tony Gregory. This is her second general election campaign as an Independent candidate.

Catherine Byrne (FG) – Dublin South Central Catherine Byrne was first elected to the Dail in 2007 representing the constituency of Dublin South Central. She was re-elected to the Dail in 2011 and is currently hoping to retain her seat in the 2016 general election.

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election 2016 | we look at the sitting tds in dublin She held the position of FG Party spokesperson on the National Drug Strategy from 2007 to 2010, Front Bench Spokesperson for Older Citizens from 2010 to 2011, and in June 2014 she was elected vice-chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party.

Formerly a member of the Socialist Party, she is a prominent activist and campaigner on a number of issues and is a member of the Communications Workers’ Union. She is running as an Independent candidate in the upcoming general election.

Eric Byrne (Lab) – Dublin South Central

Aengus O’Snodaigh (SF) – Dublin South Central

Eric Byrne was elected to the Dail in 1989 for the Workers’ Party and in a 1994 by-election for Democratic Left. He returned to the Dail as a Labour party TD in 2011. He is on the board of Crumlin Children’s Hospital, and is a director of Treasure Tots Community Childcare, Ballyfermot.

Lucinda Creighton (Renua) – Dublin Bay South

fired as Minister for European Affairs and expelled from Fine Gael forvoting with her conscience. In March 2015, Creighton became founding leader of RENUA Ireland and this is her first time to contest the general election under her new political party.

Eoghan Murphy (FG) – Dublin Bay South

Joan Collins (Ind) – Dublin South Central Joan Collins was first elected as a Dublin city councillor in 2004. She unsuccessfully challenged the 2007 general election before being elected to the Dail in 2011.

ed the 1997 general election in Dublin South East but did not win a seat. He is currently Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on Social Protection and he is the Party Whip. He introduced the first Gender Recognition Bill which successfully led to full gender recognition by the Irish state.

Aenghus O’Snodaigh has been reelected to the Dail twice since being first elected in 2002. He also contest-

Lucinda Creighton has been a member of the Dail since 2007. She was the Minister of European Affairs representing Ireland in key negotiations on Ireland’s EU/IMF bailout. In the summer of 2013, Creighton was

Eoghan Murphy was first elected to the Dail in February 2011 and he is a Member of the Banking Inquiry. Prior to his selection for this new committee, he was a member of the Public Accounts Committee, and was previously Head of the Oireachtas delegation to the Parliamentary

Assembly for the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Murphy is hoping to retain his seat in the upcoming elections.

Kevin Humphreys (Lab) – Dublin Bay South Kevin Humphreys is the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection with special responsibility for Employment, Community and Social Support. He has been a member of the Labour party for over 25 years and first ran for election in Dublin City Council in 1999. This is the second general election he will run in having previously been elected in 2011.

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| The Gazette catches up with candidates as they

Darragh O’Brien (FF) braves the rain Off and running: Senator Eamonn Coghlan and Senator Catherine Noone

Members of Independent Socialists Clare Daly and Cormac Devlin (FF) shares a joke with a constituent

Barry Martin’s team were tickled pink to help out

Canvassers for Brid Smith (People Before Profit Alliance) outside the candidate’s home after a hard day’s work

Liam Coyne of the Social Democrats with his team

Purple rain: Anne-Marie McNally (Social Democrat)

Labour’s Cllr Carrie Smyth is stopped in her tracks

Labour’s Alex White shows his sweet

at Dun Laoghaire DART station

side

On the rise: Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams with Cllr Sarah Holland

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canvass across Dublin city in the run up to the general election

Alan Shatter (FG) talks to a young constituent

Time for a selfie: Fianna Fail General Election candidate Lorraine CliffordLee

Independent Roslyn Fuller takes a selfie while canvassing with her team

Leo Varadkar (FG) goes under cover

Poster boy : Independent TJ Clare

Enda Kenny (FG) gets a lesson

Joe O’Brien of the Green Party

Any question? Andrew Keegan (PBP)

Fianna Fail candidate Jack Chambers is joined

Pecks appeal: Roderic O’Gorman (Green Party) and his

Cllr Josepha Madigan (FG) with YMCA

by Mary O’Rourke and Conor Lenihan

team

Hockey Club players at Wesley College

Councillor Gino Kenny (PBP)

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| special preview screening of Zoolander 2 at

Leia Holmes and Charlene Reilly

Lyn Johnson and Catherine White

Norman Pratt and Jess Corcoran

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so hot right now

Joshua Edwards, Taylor Fisher, Brianna Creighton and Jenny Byrne. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

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the Savoy Cinema attracts a very fashionable audience

Timmi and Graham O’Hare

Tatianna Fortune Woods and Emily Jade Elliott

Lisa McLoughlin and Alexandra Ryan

Lauren Lapwood and Stephanie O’Riordan

Louise Byrne and Suzy Blunden

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FEATURE

A day in the life: Sophie Jo Wasson just finished touring the Poor Little Boy With No Arm

‘We wanted to do something dynamic’

Ian Begley

Sophie Jo Wasson is a young Irish actress who recently finished up with the touring production of The Poor Little Boy With No Arms, which she devised and co-wrote. T his week, T he Gazette caught up with Sophie to see what a day in her life was like while preparing for this unique and bizarre dark comedy.

“We did four weeks of rehearsals, which would be pretty much standard for every show. While touring we basically arrived at each venue a couple of hours before the play began to do checks until the show started at 8pm. “It all depends what time I get up at in the morning. Many actors have meetings, auditions and are maybe prepping for another show so their day-to-day

schedule would change a lot. “I work part-time in a bakery and if I have a show on the night I would probably get up around nine. “Every actor seems to have different ways of making things work for them. “The way in which this play was thought up was through us wanting to make something really entertaining and also something a little

spooky. “We thought that a lot of the theatre shows that we’ve seen were a little diluted and safe. We wanted to do something a little dynamic and challenging for an audience. “The Poor Little Boy With No Arms is a play on the common Irish empathy that many people have towards those who have something wrong with them. “He’s the name of one of the characters, but he certainly doesn’t sum it up the play – there’s a lot more to it. The play constantly changes between two and six characters. I play a woman and a couple of other characters, including a donkey.” Asking if it is hard to constantly change characters, Sophie said: “No, it’s the best craic ever and it’s so much fun. As an actor it’s such a gift to be able to just get on stage and play multiple roles and have a bit of craic creating them and making them different. “It’s fun for the audience as well because of the whole nature of the play. “ We e ve n c h a n g e characters in front of them, but eventually they just accept it and accept that there are more than six characters on stage.” Asked how she unwinds after a night of giving it socks on stage, Sophie said “Pints”. “It’s such a stereotype for actors to enjoy having a few drinks after a show, but when you come off stage you’re just filled with adrenaline. “It’s also just nice to sit down with your fellow actors and debrief and have a bit of a laugh.”

Sophie Jo Wasson is a young Irish actress

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A little lolly goes a long way to help raise funds for charity an Annual Lollipop Day in aid of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF), is taking place on February 26 and 27 to help raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer. Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€2) nationwide. Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF would not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of awareness, research and better outcomes for patients and their families in Ireland. Businesses, companies and schools can support the OCF by holding Lollipop Day events and/or by selling lollipops on their premises. Noelle Ryan, OCF chairperson said: “We are very fortunate to have an ever increasing number of dedicated volunteers, all of whom make Lollipop Day possible and a success every

year, but we still need more volunteers.” Visit lollipopday.ie for more information.

stamps issued to mark centenary of the Easter Rising A set of 16 stamps marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising has been issued by An Post. Huge national and international demand is expected for the “19162016 Eighth Definitive Stamp Series” commemorating the key founding event of the modern Irish state. The stamps are grouped into four categories: Leaders and Icons; Participants; Easter Week and The Aftermath. Although each image represents an individual subject, the themes also reflect a chronological progression from the lead-up to the Rising through to its aftermath. The stamps have been

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designed as a narrative rather than as 16 individual images. An Post’s Anna McHugh said: “These will be the ‘everyday’ stamps, available for the rest of this year at all post offices and in special souvenir packs and booklets too at www.irishstamps. ie.”

promoting sustainable modes of transport The Green Schools Big Travel Challenge 2016 has begun and schools across the country are already switching their travel modes. An Taisce has been working on the national Green-Schools Travel programme, which focuses on promoting sustainable travel on the school run, since September 2008. The ultimate aim of the Green Schools Travel programme is to encourage students, parents and teachers to walk, cycle, scoot, Park ‘n’ Stride, use public transport or car pool. During February, the Green Schools pro gramme is calling on over 1,500 eligible schools to challenge students, teachers and parents to try walking, cycling, scooting, carpooling, or taking public transport to school. “What change can you achieve in two weeks?” is the question posed. Schools are asked to concentrate on one sustainable transport mode for two weeks this month to see if they can achieve real, lasting change in the travel behaviour of their staff and students.

Following a judging process one school will be awarded the title “Ireland’s Travel School of the Year” with schools also awarded in categories related to the mode they chose to promote. Visit greenschoolsireland.org

Trocaire’s 43rd Lenten campaign gets underway Last Wednesday, February 10, marked the start of the Lenten Campaign when almost one million Trocaire boxes were delivered across the country. Last year, thanks to support from people in Ireland, Trocaire supported over 2.4 million people across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. This included 45,000 poor families who got access to local resources, including land and water. Trocaire protected over 700 human rights defenders who were abused and attacked in Guatemala and over 6,000 women, who survived abuse, got healthcare, counselling and legal aid to get justice. This year is Trocaire’s 43rd Lenten campaign. Tr o c a i r e b oxe s a r e available from parishes throughout Dublin, through trocaire.org or by phoning 1850 408 408. As well as donating through the Trocaire box and trocaire.org, people can download a free Trocaire box app for their mobile phones or tablets. The app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore.

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OUT&ABOUT Never be out of the loop on what’s happening in Dublin! Let Out&About be your guide to all that is stylish, cultural and essential across the city and beyond this week

Bord Gais Energy Theatre: playful mixture of madness and intrigue

A banging musical treat  Emma Nolan

One of the world’s favourite musicals — Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is running at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre from this month until March 13. The film, made from Ian Fleming’s classic story, has been adapted for the stage by Jeremy Sams, based on the

MGM Motion Picture licensed script adapted by Ray Roderick which has left audiences flying high with its playful mixture of madness and intrigue. The star-studded cast consists of comedian Jason Manford (The Producers, Sweeney Todd) as Caractacus Potts, Michelle Collins (Coronation Street,

EastEnders,) as Baroness Bomburst, Phill Jupitus (The Producers, Hairspray) as Lord Scrumptious/Baron Bomburst and Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet, EastEnders and The Krays) as The Childcatcher. The show also features Amy Griffiths (Ever y man, Stephen Wa r d , T h e P a j a m a

Game) as Truly Scrumptious and Andy Hockley (The Phantom Of The Opera) as Grandpa Potts. T he lovable but whacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious, try to outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children should be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Child Catcher? Will it all end happilyever-after? Having broken all box office records in the West End, this funfilled production from the team that brought you Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I

promises laughs and magic galore – and Chitty herself! The production has music and ly rics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman, who were also responsible for Mary Poppins, The Slipper and the Rose, The Aristocats and The Jungle Book. The Sherman Brothers have won two Academy Awards with a further nine nominations, two Grammy Awards and they have received 21 gold and platinum albums. This new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is directed by West Yorkshire Playhouse artistic director James Brining, with new choreography by Stephen Mear. There is a live orchestra with musical super-

vision by Stephen Ridley. Set and costume design is by Simon Higlett, lighting design is by Tim Mitchell, sound design is by Ben Harrison and video design is by Simon Wainwright. The sensational sets and special effects and, of course, the memorable score by the Sherman Brothers, which includes such standards as Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar-nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Prices range from €20 to €60 for the show at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre at Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

Jason Manford (centre) as Caractacus Potts and the cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre until March 13

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Pets 50 cent IS A VOCAL LITTLE HUSKY PUPPY

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is 50 Cent, a male Husky Cross, aged six months. He came to Dogs Trust with his mom, sisters and brothers, who have all found homes — so now it’s his turn. 50 Cent is a very playful and clever little boy with loads of energy and as a typical Husky can get a little bit vocal sometimes. He will grow to be a very big boy, so would benefit from starting training classes while young. These would be a great and fun way for his new family to get to know him better. If you’re interested in this amazing boy 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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easy recipes: CHEF LIAM BOLAND MAKES SOME TASTY DISHES

Try some good food made simple  AUDREY KANE

IRELAND’S fastest growing and most popular food websites BiaMaith was established in December 2014 by chef Liam Boland.

T he site has quickly become a go-to resource for families and foodies who want to make amazing food on a budget. Liam’s simple, healthy and delicious recipes are quick and easy to follow

and can turn anyone into a confident and accomplished home cook. BiaMaith was born after Liam started posting recipes on Facebook for his friends, who were amazed that he

could cook such fantastic food on such a tight budget. They quickly started being shared and in just a few months, Liam’s online following had grown to over 20k likes and hundreds of thou-

sands of views. In December 2015, he released his debut cookbook, Good Food Made Simple, which was one of the bestselling cook books in Ireland over the festive period. Check out www.biamaith.ie.

This butter chicken curry will get your tastebuds flowing Simple to make yet one of the nicest curries you will ever eat. One all the family can enjoy. Ingredients THE MARINADE Chicken Fillets - 4 Low-Fat Natural Yogurt - 7 tbsp Fresh Ginger - 1 inch piece finely chopped Garlic Cloves 4 finely chopped Garam Masala - 3 tsp Ground Clove - 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin - 2 tsp

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tupperware container or bowl, 1 sharp knife, 1 raw meat chopping board and 1 ladle. METHOD Cut the chicken into 2.5cm cubes. Mix all the marinade ingredients, including the chicken, in the tupperware container. Coat all the chicken. Cover with the lid and leave in the fridge for 4 hours . Heat the oil in the wok, pan or

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pot then add the chicken and all the marinade. Cook for about 5 minutes giving it a little stir every now and then. Add the tomato passata, coconut milk, green cardamom pods, salt and sugar then stir in, bring to the boil then turn the heat right down and let it simmer, uncovered for 20 - 25 minutes. Add the stock cube, ground almonds and half the chopped coriander, stir well.

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Let’s get blog to fashion basics  sarah foster

THERE are so many fashion blogs to follow, it’s not always easy to find one that suits your style. Here are some worth a look ...

www.retro-flame. com Erika Fox is a Kerry girl currently living in New York City. She has worked in fashion PR, with Whitney Port at NYFW, and recently with oliviapalermo.com. This blog is a compact diary of her outfits, travel, work & inspirations. www.pennyandpolaroids.com This visual journal is Nuala Gorham’s creative outlet to express her inspirations and love of Whether following some of the main trends and styles, or singular fashions – such as pieces from Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2016 collection, above – there are lots of fresh styles to transition into away from the gloomy winter wear we’ve all been used to for too many months now

Let’s transition to fresher fashions  sarah foster

FEBRUARY is a time of transition for fashionistas. We are so over winter, and ready to welcome the spring! Way back in September 2015, the spring/summer ’16 fashion trends graced the catwalks in Paris, New York, Milan and London. The weather might still be freezing, but that’s even more reason to introduce new colours, shapes and patterns to kick-start the spring with these top trends ... Strength: Mixing tailoring with sportswear for kick-ass combinations, military jackets give a strong sculpted silhouette.

Team with metallic safety buckle belts to give waist definition. Counterbalance the masculinity of blazers and bomber jackets with feminine blousons and dresses. The colour pallet for this trend is camouflage and jungle green, offset by flashes of tangerine and hot pink (as seen at Versace, Moschino, Balmain and Louis Vuitton). This trend has been spotted on Gigi Hadid, Heidi Klum and Kendal Jenner. Tropical : This trend is all about good-time-girl vibes. Acid Brights are key to this trend; a magenta pink pleated dress can be layered with warmer items – tone it down with neutral colours.

As seen at Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta and Christopher Kane; find neon brights at any of your High Street favourites this season. Gym to street: For women living in the real world who like to get things done, perfect the art of smart casual with sleek panelled leggings, metallic gym bags and, of course, the crop top. Match runners with a tennis skirt and a jersey sweater for an urban look. As seen at Stella McCartney, Chanel, Lacoste and Chloe, this look is worn by Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss and Vanessa Hudgens. Victoriana: A continuation of the hit winter trend, key features include high collars, full sleeves,

textures and floor-sweeping skirts. Lighter fabrics and delicate pastel colours will be seen in this trend for the new season. Generous pussy bows in a contrasting colour add flare to the high-collared white shirts. Designer collections include Alexander McQueen and Chloe. 70s Sensation: Designers can’t get enough of this trend and it’s here to stay for the spring. Key pieces are high waists, suede coords, light denim and floral prints. Pair with shaggy fur in pastel hues for a bohemian touch. Popular with Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung and Olivia Palermo; as seen at Versace, Burberry and Coach.

fashion. She has been part of features for many leading publications in the industry. Find style inspiration from her daily edited “shop the style list feature”, which includes the most coveted styles of the season.

www.heartsheelsandhandbags. blogspot.ie Rosie Connolly is a 24-year-old living and working in Dublin. Her first break into fashion came through winning a reality competition on TV3’s Ireland AM. Five years on, and she has worked on a range of media, magazine and TV projects. Rosie had her first baby, Harry, in 2015. Since then, she adds posts for mums and mums-to-be.

www.thunderandthreads. com Leanne Woodfull is a 22-year-old Dublinbased student, freelance writer and sometimestylist. She studies visual culture at NCAD. Her style is a pick and mix of high end, high street and independent brands which she showcases on her blog and social site. www.stylemecurvy. net Louise O’Reilly is an international plus-size model. Style Me Curvy is all about fashion diversity and positive body image. Having travelled the world, Louise has developed a fashion-forward style and shares her looks with her readers.

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TRAVEL

iceland: direct flights now going for €79 each way

A mesmerising country waiting to be explored  ian begley

There could not be a better time for Irish people travelling to Iceland as direct flights to Reykjavik are now going for as little as €79 each way. In June, 2015, Icelandic airline WOW started providing lost-cost direct flights from Dublin to Reykjavik, saving hundreds of euros for those wishing to explore the vast and beautiful country. Known as the “Land of Fire and Ice”, there are not many places in the world which have such contrasting dramatic landscapes as Iceland. This truly amazing destination is home to the fantastic city of Reykjavik, as well as numerous natural wonders and

stunning scenery. From the Blue Lagoon to spouting geysers, glaciers and fjords, it is a mesmerizing country just waiting to be explored. Iceland is one of few places in the world where it is possible to see the amazing Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights - a natural light phenomenon.

Unusual The unusual and versatile landscape of Iceland with its black volcanic beaches, waterfalls, bird cliffs, volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs and more, will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. One of the most must do activities in Iceland is to explore the inside of a real volcano. This tour will let you travel down

inside the Prihnjukagigur volcano through an opening just wide enough for the window cleaner’s pulley lift you will be on to get in and out of. The Inside the Volcano Iceland day tour from €256pp is a great mix of nature, history and adventure, featuring a hike across the moonscape of the ragged lava field, and great views across Reykjavik. From €59pp you can take a dip in the world’s favourite volcanic spa, the Blue Lagoon, and soak all your stresses away. The Blue Lagoon water contains a unique cocktail of natural mineral ingredients which help you relax and unwind while the Blue Lagoon white silica mud gently cleanses and exfoliates

your skin. For €146, you can visit a real-life glacier and experience raw nature in a winter wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses. You’ll take off eastwards out of Reykjavik where you’ll see the unforgettable Eyjafjallajokull glacier after about two hours on the road. You may remember that name because of the 2010 eruption which shut down air travel in all of Europe. To make the most out of your trip to Iceland, the Northern Lights tour is without a doubt a must-do. This tour, from €49pp will take you away from the city lights so that you can observe this astonishing atmospheric effect

Some of the stunning scenery in Iceland (above top) the Blue Lagoon where you can soak all your stresses away, and the picturesque city of Reykjavik (above)

without distraction. The ghostly light shadows of high energy solar rays as they pound the upper atmosphere sound pretty scary; but from down here they look like peace, happiness, won-

der and wellbeing rolled into one. Visit wowair.ie for more information on your lowcost trip to Iceland. Irish travel companies Travel Department and Click and Go are also

providing holiday package deals to Iceland in some of the country’s top hotels. For more information, visit www.traveldepartment.ie or www.clickandgo.ie.

First luxury sleeper train to take to the tracks in August 2016  ian begley

Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train will take to the tracks in August 2016, and already there has been a lot of interest in the 2, 4 and 6 night itineraries from Dublin through the Republic and Northern Ireland. The first images of Belmond Grand Hibernian’s carriages have now been released as the transformation into 20 luxury ensuite cabins, two dining cars and an observation car gets under way in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A team of 40 multi-skilled craftsmen at specialist outfitters Mivan Marine Ltd, w i l l u n d e r t a ke 35 , 0 0 0 hours of work at the worldclass production facility in

County Antrim preparing the train for its inaugural journey from Dublin on August 9, 2016. Belmond has a legacy of operating some of the world’s most famous trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Belmond Royal Scotsman; building the company’s seventh luxury train to exacting standards requires cutting edge technology mixed with traditional skills. “We chose to work with Mivan not only for their extensive experience but they have also shared our passion and vision for Belmond Grand Hibernian from the outset - it is very important to Belmond that we work with local experts and craftsman to create a

truly authentic train that reflects the spirit of the countries through which it will travel,” said Gary Franklin, managing director of Belmond Trains and Cruises. Belmond purchased the 10 carriages and locomotive from Irish Rail earlier this year and began transformation of the mark three carriages into Ireland’s first luxury sleeper train. The work started with the mechanical engineering and painting of the exterior midnight blue and silver livery at Brodie’s in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The carriages have been carefully transported back across the Irish Sea for this next stage in development. The interior design of the

10 carriages, by James Park Associates, reflects Dublin’s Georgian Architecture with inspiration taken from the flora and fauna of Irish landscape. All interior furnishings are supplied by local businesses including hand-

crafted stone counters in the observation car from a Dublin based company and wool blended carpets from Ulster. The designs all feature Belmond Grand Hibernian’s Celtic knot weaved throughout in colours

matching the tartan of the counties after which the carriages are named including sleeper car Waterford and dining car Sligo. For more information or to make a reservation visit Belmond.com/grandhibernian.

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ReelReviews

TRIPLE 9

An impossible heist (Cert 16, 116 mins) Triple 9 is the story of a group of criminals and corrupt cops, blackmailed by the Russian mafia, who try to pull off a dangerous heist so they can escape. While half of them try to take down a rookie cop in a 999, police code for “officer down”, to keep the rest of the force busy, the other half will steal the loot. Opens this weekend February 19.

GOOSEBUMPS Fun horror romp

(Cert PG, 103 mins) A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R L Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Goosebumps boasts more than enough of its spooky source material’s kid-friendly charm to make up for some slightly scattershot humor and a hurried pace.

DEADPOOL

Unconventional anti-hero (Cert R, 108mins) Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. A former special forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego, Deadpool. Starring Ryan Reynolds.

Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz and Kristin Wiig in the all-star line-up for Zoolander 2

ZOOLANDER 2: DEREK AND HANSEL STRUT THEIR STUFF ONCE MORE

The beautiful people are back  AUDREY KANE

Ben Stiller returns both in front of and behind the camera for Zoolander 2, a comedy that finds the beloved model Derek Zoolander (Stiller) and his rival-turnedpartner Hansel (Owen Wilson) facing a threat to their continued success. Thrust back into the spotlight after living in seclusion for years, they are invited to a major fashion event in Rome. The estranged friends are surprised to see how much the business has changed. Even more shocking is their encounter with Valentina Valencia, a special agent who needs their help. Someone is killing famous pop stars, and it’s up to Derek and

Hansel to help save the world’s most beautiful people from a similar fate. Just before the celebrity dies, he takes a selfie, picks a good Instagram filter, and posts it on the internet. His face is scrunched in a familiar expression – Zoolander’s trademark, Blue Steel. Zoolander comes out of self-imposed exile. Now a widower, his son taken away from him – he resides in a cabin on a blizzardswept mountainside in Northern New Jersey. Hansel is needed too, and he dwells in the vast desert wasteland of the Uncharted Malibu Territories, a falconer in an impossibly pretzeled yoga pose atop a sand dune, his orgy of lovers

in a nearby tent home. He wears a golden mask over his cheek to hide a half-inch scar, which he considers a tragic disfigurement, because he’s a superficial twit. I really wanted to enjoy this movie as much as the first one but unfortunately Zoolander 2 has more celebrity cameos than laughs. Amidst subplots about Hansel’s paternity issues and Zoolander’s reunion with his longlost son, Derek junior (Cyrus Arnold), a chubby, smart boy holed up in a Roman orphanage who despises his father, Derek senior. In the first, and much funnier original Zoolander, we got a delightfully throwaway cameo from the late David Bowie;

now we suffer from umpteen famous faces eager to be in on the joke. Benedict Cumberbatch and Justin Bieber among them. Whilst the first film had a clear focus, Derek being brainwashed to kill the Malaysian Prime Minister, everything in the sequel is all over the place. At some points they’re looking for the assassins, sometimes they’re just trying to do fashion, sometimes they want to find Derek’s son, and all sorts of other bizarre stuff that made this a hugely messy film that fails to keep the audience engaged. So the outdated models are dispatched to Rome, where Alexanya Atoz (K risten Wiig, unrecognisable) rules the fashion world as a

Donatella Versace-like fashion empress whose pretentious diction is so comically clotted as to be unintelligible. Her latest protege, Don Atari (Kyle Mooney), is an anti-fashion hipster and sour little twerp whose idea of a fashion-show locale is a garbage dump. Another protege is a bald transgender supermodel (Benedict Cumberbatch) known as All. Alexanya’s only other tic is her bizarre taste in unwearable clothes. The movie’s humor relies heavily on the outlandish creations of the costume designer, Leesa Evans, to evoke the fashion world’s insane excesses. The tepid satire is undercut by cameo

appearances by fashion giants like Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour and Tommy Hilfiger. Because they are in on the joke, their very presence robs the movie of any remaining edge. While there are laughs to be had with the sequel alas not as many as the first one, maybe wait for this one to watch at home. For every laugh that Zoolander 2 elicits, there’s a pang that all this was funnier the first time around. There are some moments of brilliance, like the climactic scene featuring Will Ferrell reprising his role as Mugatu, which may be worth the ticket price alone. Verdict: 5/10

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FEATURE opinion: Focus Ireland wants the government to Create equality

Sister Stan focuses on the continued housing crisis As the election countdown continues the stark reality is that a record number of over 5,000 people are homeless. Shockingly one in every three people who are homeless is a child. Meanwhile, one in every 16 households is in need of a home as they are one of the over 100,000 households stuck on social housing waiting lists nationwide. Sadly the problem hits home in every county but the most people who are homeless and in need of housing are in our capital city. Focus Ireland is working hard to help families and people who are homeless and to prevent many others from becoming homeless in the first place. Our Family Team in Dublin helps one family a day to secure a home (in partnership with the Dublin Regional Housing Executive & Local Authorities) and escape the nightmare of homelessness. However, at the same time at least two more

families are still losing their homes and becoming homeless every day. More single people are also being forced into homelessness due to rising rents and poverty. --------------------------

‘Focus Ireland wants to say loud and clear that the housing crisis impacts on people across the country and in all walks of life’

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How can we stand by while families and their children who are homeless are forced to live in one hotel room for months at a time? There is nowhere safe for the children to play, do their homework or for the family to even cook a meal. This is causing terrible damage for these families and also the many single people

who are homeless stuck in hostels or some even sleeping on the streets. Focus Ireland is always working hard to put forward realistic policy solutions to help prevent and end homelessness. We do this work through our 70 lifeline services in Dublin and around the country. We also have a proud track record of changing many government p o l i c i e s a c r o s s ke y areas. This work may be mostly behind the scenes but it has played a vital role over the years in bringing forward many important policies in the area of supported housing and also in the provision of aftercare for young people leaving State Care at the age of 18. Our work in recent months we hope will play a part in developing the policy responses of the next Government on these impor tant issues. We have lobbied all key parties and independents and submitted a very comprehensive policy document which not only outlines

Sister Stanislaus Kennedy

our demands but even breaks this down to the specific actions required by each Minister in the next Government to end homelessness. We are now calling on voters to add their support to our work. We have drafted an Election Demands document which highlights five key commitments we are asking ever y candidate to make to help the next Government end the crisis. Our campaign is calling on voters to email 5 key demands to all their local candidates and demand to know each

politicians position on the issues. These demands include calling for the next Government to deliver 40,000 social homes over its five-year term and to set a firm target date for ending long-term homelessness and rough sleeping. We are also calling for all candidates to make a commitment to end family homelessness and take action to support holding a referendum on the ‘right to a home’. I would ask people to please add your own voice to the campaign

at www.focusireland. ie/get-involved/takeaction Focus Ireland wants to say loud and clear to every candidate standing in this General Election that the housing crisis impacts on people across the country and in all walks of life. This is a terrible crisis but it’s vital to stress that there are solutions to these problems but they will only be delivered if the next elected Government knows that this is a national priority. Focus Ireland is calling on all voters to make sure they use the election cam-

paign to mark the cards of all their local candidates on this issue. I am asking you to please take action now and after the election to let the next Government know that you want to live in a more equal Ireland. As we approach the centenary of 1916 Rising and Proclamation it would be a proud legacy for our nation to be able to stand over the promise that we really do cherish all children equally.  sr stan Founder, Focus Ireland

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PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council

Planning Permission is being sought for 13.5 sq.m. Single-storey Extension to rear of existing Dwelling (a Protected Structure) and associated internal alterations at 8 Parnell Road, Dublin 12 for Andrew Wilkinson and Kate Bunworth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26176 PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council

I, Fionn Kidney, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 42 Hamilton Street, Dublin 8. The development will consist of - Demolition of the existing single storey extension - Construction of a single and part two storey extension to the rear, velux roof light in existing building together with all associated internal alterations and siteworks. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26170

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I, Noel McAuley intend to apply for Retention Permission for a development on this site at 53 Beresford Street, Fourcourts, Dublin 7. The development consists of the retention RI ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU URRI JDUGHQ and the double doors DFFHVVLQJ LW WR WKH UHDU RI WKH H[LVWLQJ WZR VWRUH\ PLG WHUUDFH GZHOOLQJ 7KDW WKH SODQQLQJ application may be inspected or purchased DW D IHH QRW H[FHHGLQJ the reasonable cost RI PDNLQJ D FRS\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ &LW\ &RXQFLO GXULQJ LWV SXEOLF RSHQLQJ KRXUV and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in ZULWLQJ RQ SD\PHQW RI WKH SUHVFULEHG IHH ZLWKLQ WKH SHULRG RI ZHHNV EHJLQQLQJ RQ WKH GDWH RI receipt by the authority of the application.

Permission is sought by Desmond Murphy Permission is sought for: Garage converted to living area. New front window to garage front door relocated to front elevation. Alterations to JURXQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU URRI RYHU front porch. Address. 4 coolgreena road Beaumont Dublin 9 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at WKH RIÂżFHV RI Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

I, Gillian Donoghue intend to apply for retention permission for existing vehicle entrance (4.275m wide) to front of existing house and front porch at 9 Quarry Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

I, Richard Jones wish to apply for planning permission at this address; 4 Farnham Crescent, Finglas, Dublin 11. The works will consist of the conversion of existing garage to side of dwelling to create DQ RIÂżFH VSDFH IURQW extension to same garage to create independent DFFHVV WR RIÂżFH DQG DOO associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI WKH planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Paul Flynn and Soledad Fernandez intend to apply for permission for development at 33 South Lotts Road, Dublin 4 consisting of removing the front boundary wall to provide off-street car parking including all associated site and drainage works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making D FRS\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Permission is sought to FRQVWUXFW QHZ ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU rear extension containing 2 bedrooms, at 9, The Orchard, Middle Third, Killester, Dublin 5 for Alan Madigan. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Planning permission is sought for proposed modified parking in front garden and enlarged gates opening at 356 Lower Kimmage Road, Kimmage, Dublin 6W for Susan Dee. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Dept., Block 4, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours, 9.00 to 4.30 pm. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, 20 euro, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

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Johanna & Barry Mulligan intend to apply for permission for development at 57A South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6. The development will consist of: the construction of a new single storey porch to front (3sqm), construction of a new single storey extension to side (31sqm), construction of a new single storey extension to UHDU VTP PRGLÂżFDWLRQ of rear elevation including the construction of a dormer window at attic level, enlargement of window to north/side elevation, provision of 2no new roof lights to north and south sides, amendments to the internal OD\RXW DW JURXQG DQG ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU OHYHOV DOO DVVRFLDWHG ancillary, landscaping and site development works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at WKH RIÂżFHV RI WKH 3ODQQLQJ Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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Retention Planning Permission is sought by Mr Gerard Byrne for the retention of my L-Shaped single storey pvc clad timber racing pigeon loft, situated on the roof of my existing rear garden shed at number 55 Kells Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic 2IÂżFHV :RRG 4XD\ Dublin 8 during its public opening hours presently (9.00a.m.- 4.30p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to this application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee presently (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on this application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the permission being sought.

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Planning permission is VRXJKW IRU D ÂżUVW Ă&#x20AC;RRU rear bedroom/en-suite extension with a hipped roof over & Retention permission is sought for the retention of the existing single storey JURXQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU NLWFKHQ ZF H[WHQVLRQ DQG DQFLOODU\ VLWH ZRUNV E\ 0U 1HG (Edward) Fallon for the SURSHUW\ ORFDWHG DW QXPEHU 5XWKODQG 3ODFH 1RUWK Dublin 1. 7KLV DSSOLFDWLRQ PD\ EH LQVSHFWHG RU SXUFKDVHG DW D IHH QRW H[FHHGLQJ WKH UHDVRQDEOH FRVW RI PDNLQJ D FRS\ GXULQJ WKH SXEOLF opening hours of 9.00a.m. Âą S P 0RQGD\ WR )ULGD\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ &LW\ &RXQFLO 3ODQQLQJ 'HSDUWPHQW %ORFN *URXQG )ORRU &LYLF 2IÂżFHV :RRG 4XD\ Dublin 8. Alternatively it may be viewed at the SODQQLQJ VHFWLRQ RI WKH FRXQFLO ZHEVLWH ZZZ GXEOLQFLW\ LH A submission or observation in relation to WKLV DSSOLFDWLRQ PD\ EH made in writing to Dublin &LW\ &RXQFLO RQ SD\PHQW RI D IHH SUHVHQWO\ Âź ZLWKLQ WKH SHULRG RI ÂżYH ZHHNV EHJLQQLQJ RQ WKH GDWH RI UHFHLSW RI WKLV DSSOLFDWLRQ E\ 'XEOLQ &LW\ &RXQFLO $OO VXEPLVVLRQV or observations will EH FRQVLGHUHG E\ WKH planning authority in PDNLQJ D GHFLVLRQ RQ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ 7KH SODQQLQJ authority may grant SHUPLVVLRQ VXEMHFW WR RU ZLWKRXW FRQGLWLRQV RU PD\ refuse to grant permission. 26186

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John Mulraney intends to apply for permission to build a single storey accessible bathroom at the rear of 20 New Street Gardens, Dublin 8. The works include all associated internal, site and drainage works.The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making D FRS\ DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26153

PLANNING NOTICE Dublin City Council

I, Pat Donoghue intend to apply for retention permission for existing vehicle entrance (4.95m wide) and boundary wall and brick piers to front of existing house at 119 Anally Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, DW WKH RIÂżFHV RI 'XEOLQ City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 26178

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We, Donal & Lynda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman, intend to apply for permission for a development at 23 Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The development will consist of the demolition of a single storey and a two storey extension to the rear of a dwellinghouse and for the construction of a two storey extension to the side and rear of the dwellinghouse, 2 new windows at first floor level in the southwest facing wall and for associated siteworks. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of â&#x201A;Ź 20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. And such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Agent : Sean Kerr, A1 Design Services 086 227 3425. 26158

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FastSport Soccer sisters camps launch 2016 dates: THE 2016 SportsWorld FAI Soccer Sisters Easter Camps were launched at the FAI national training centre with participation numbers set to reach new heights. The hugely popular programme will be spread into even more communities around the country this year due to 30 more venues being added to the calendar. A fantastic way for girls aged between seven to 12 years to get involved with football in a fun and friendly environment, the Soccer Sisters Easter Camps also helps to continue the excellent work of developing women’s football. Republic of Ireland women’s senior head coach Sue Ronan helped to launch this year’s programme, along with internationals Aine O’Gorman and Rianna Jarrett. Last year saw a 40% increase in participation.

hockey: belfield side make big move up to second in women’s league

UCD run up double victories  stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

UCD made the big move in the women’s EY Hockey League as their double victory over the weekend saw them jump into second place ahead of Railway Union and Pegasus. They got the best of Railway 3-2 on Saturday afternoon thanks to goals from Emily Beatty, Deirdre Duke and Elaine Carey before running up a 3-1 win over UCC on Sunday in Cork. It comes at an important time in the race for the guaranteed EY Champions Trophy playoff places which will be handed to the top three finishers.

Miles Warren’s side had fallen behind on Saturday against Railway early on but bounced back to lead 3-1 and they duly held off a concerted late fightback from their Sandymount rivals. The win against UCC was more routine. Hermes dropped points for the first time in the campaign in a stunning 3-3 draw with Pegasus at Queen’s, their perfect run falling in game 13. Hannah Grieve’s deflected shot earned the Ulster side a share of the spoils after Hermes had led three times in a fantastically open, attacking tie. The draw does not ove r l y d a m a g e t h e B o o t e r s t ow n cl u b ’s chances of landing the

title due to results elsewhere. They now need four points from their remaining five games to land the title. Cork Harlequins produced a brilliant 16 minute spell that yielded four goals to see them get the better of Pembroke 5-1, leap-frogging their opponents in the process. Karen Bateman started the run in the 26th minute before Miriam Crowley, Yvonne O’Byrne and Cliodhna Sargent’s penalty stroke extended the gap to 4-0 and game over with 18 minutes left to set up the win. On the men’s side, T h r e e R o c k R ove r s returned to the top four thanks to a 1-0 win over

UCD’s Deidre Duke gets away from Railway Union’s Zara Delany. Picture: Adrian Boehm

Railway Union as their counter-attack game proved the difference. Harry Morris deflected home the winner in the third quarter from turnover ball for the game’s only goal. It moves them back above Tallaght side Glenanne who were beaten 3-2 by bottomplaced Cookstown in Tallaght. Indeed, the Co Tyrone side’s only points this season have come against the Glens,

winning 5-1 in the first series of fixtures before Christmas. Greg Allen and Shannon Boucher exchanged early goals while Ryan Millar and Joe Brennan did likewise before Andrew McWhirter carried the day for Cookstown. T h e r e s u l t m ove s Cookstown level with Annadale on points but they are behind on goal difference in the battle to avoid automatic rel-

egation. Monkstown, meanwhile, were comfortable winners over Pembroke for a third time this season, this time running up a 3-0 scoreline at Serpentine Avenue. Peter Caruth and Geoff Cole made it 2-0 by the 11th minute while Lee Cole closed out the tie with a corner push. It strengthens their place in the EY Champions Trophy play-off places.

Gonzaga’s Saturn racers through qualifying round  sport@dublingazette.com

Entrants in last year’s Schools Technology Challenge in the RDS

SAT U R N R AC I N G f r o m Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, are thrilled to see their hard work in research and preparation for their project plan has paid off as they have successfully advanced passed the qualifying stage of the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge, powered in Ireland by Irish Computer Society. The competition has a long history in Ireland and is now in its ninth year. Team manager Callan Egan describes the hard work and dedication their team

has put in so far to get to this stage in the competition: “We all hope the large amount of work we’ve put in will pay off. This team gives 100% every week and we all work for each other, for the team.” The Qualifying Stage is composed of a five-page plan on how Saturn Racing intended to create their 25cm balsa wood Formula One car by showing their research, proposed budgets, designs and so on. In order to encourage creativity and originality amongst the entrants, extra points were given

to teams who submitted one additional item along side their mandatory five-page plan. This item could be anything from an additional page in the plan, a PowerPoint slide or a video. Marketing and communications manager of Saturn Racing, Joost Peeters, was very proud of her team and also gives key details on their team’s originality piece and explains why it sets their team apart from their competitors in the challenge. “We have the knowledge of cars and wisdom in marketing. Each member brings something

different yet when it all comes together, you get six TY students pushing the limits in this competition.” Every team that has entered this challenge are looking forward to the Regional finals and watching the event and Dublin team Saturn Racing looks forward to participating in the regional finals on February 25 and 26 in the Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The F1 in Schools National Finals will be taken place during the Tech Week showcase in the RDS on April 28.

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Igiehon pursuing the American hoops dream Former Moyle Park College student has made the switch to the US with a very clear goal of landing a place in the NBA, using his time at Lawrence Woodmere College as a crucial stepping stone  adam doherty sport@dublingazette.com

CLONDALK IN has bred a lot of sporting talent over the years. The local gyms and school halls have produced boxers who have performed at Olympic and World Championship level. The pitches and streets have developed a number of international footballers, some of whom are around the current Republic of Ireland setup. There’s been dozens more success stories in different sporting fields but a genuine basketball star is something Dublin 22 can yet associate it’s name too. That may change in the near future, however, as

former Moyle Park student Aidan Harris Igiehon progresses through the development ranks stateside in search of his dream of reaching the NBA. Now 17, Igiehon is a scholar of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy, a “premier college preparatory school for students, families and educators who embrace quality education with shared priorities, passions and commitment in an environment that values wisdom and nurtures personal, community and global responsibility.” GazetteSport caught up with Igiehon, firstly asking what he misses about home, unsurprisingly there are a couple of things he prefers in New

York. “The main things I miss about Ireland are my friends and my mother,” he said. “I do not miss the weather at all though! But it was extremely tough to leave my friends and community. “The thing that I liked about Moyle Park is that it was close to home. My school here in New York is two hours away from home. “But I feel that leaving Ireland when I was young was the best choice for me. I left Ireland in pursuit of my dream of becoming a professional. “When I moved to America, the one major lifestyle change was the amount of work I was forced to put in. “As the competition got

Aidan Harris Igiehon has been signed up by the Lawrence Woodmere Academy

tougher it made me realise I have to change physically and mentally. “It was easy to adapt to the climate change, but America is much bigger than Ireland and the lifestyle is faster, that was tough to get used to.” In his time at Moyle Park, the talented power forward, standing at an

Sporting talent runs strong in the Igiehon genes it would seem as Aidan’s older brother Brandon is also stateside, although playing soccer. Having initially crossed the Atlantic to play at Brooklyn Italian’s soccer club, Brandon Igiehon is now at Manhattan soccer club.

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imposing 6’9’’, was part of a team that reached an All-Ireland final and was a popular figure around the school. But what is it like being a freshman from another country in New York? “To be an athlete in Lawrence Woodmere Academy is fun,” he says. “But I don’t get treated like a freshman at all. Because I am 6’ 9’’, people look up to me and see me as a leader. “I settled in pretty quickly as the school has very much a family orientated atmosphere. I made friends really quickly.” On the court, Igiehon has impressed too, with Jeff Weiss, Head Basketball Coach at LWA recently praising the youngster by saying “he has things to learn but is blessed with height and talent”.

The MSC is seen as a strong feeder club for players looking to take the step into MLS. While the MLS may be the goal for Brandon, the NBA is the endzone in Aidan’s eyes. “My main goal is to become one of the greats that played this game; I see myself in the NBA in five years,” he told us confidently. On a final note on his old school, this Igiehon spoke of a possible return one day. “I know if I visited they would welcome me back with open arms, I am very proud to be Irish.” Should his hardwork keep-up and he continues to impress on the courts stateside, we may not have to wait too long until Clondalkin can claim an LA Laker, Miami Heat or probably more fitting, a Boston Celtic.

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St Vincent’s U-16s fulfil favourite’s tag ST VINCENT’S girls’ water polo team from Glasnevin took gold as they won the Irish Under-16 cup final in Lisburn while their boys’ team took bronze. Going into the girls’ final, St Vincent’s were clear favourites and had not been beaten in any match during the season. They came into this competition as Leinster cup winners and were also winning the Leinster and national leagues this season as well as national league Division 2. On finals weekend, they duly emerged from group A with wins over North Dublin as well as Tribes A and Tribes B with a cumulative total of 34 goals scored to five conceded. In the semi-final, they beat Clontarf 6-0, setting up a final against Tribes A. It proved an exciting match in the first quarter as St Vincent’s scored first from Sadbh Kindlon. Tribes A replied with two goals from Maedhbh Hannon and went ahead 2-1. The response was quick from St Vincent’s in the second quarter, scoring a goal by Aoife Hennessy and a third from Niamh O’ Meara. Tribes A replied with a goal from Sophie Moran but St Vincent’s scored again by Kindlon and another goal by Molly Reilly eked out a 5-3 lead at half time. In the second half, Kindlon put further daylight between the teams only for Moran to reel in the gap once more. Tribes replied with another goal from Ciara Pagden but St Vincent’s closed off the game with goal from Ciara Kindlon to win by 7-5. On the boys’ side, St Vincent’s won their group winning against North Dublin and Lisburn and beat Cathal Brugha from Belfast in the quarter-final. They subsequently fell to Corrib in the semi-final, leaving to play Grads from Belfast for bronze, a result they duly landed on an 11-6 scoreline. St Vincent’s Water Polo team train in the National Aquatic Centre on Mondays, and Wednesdays from 8.15 pm to 10.15pm for senior men and women.

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DCU Mercy claim women’s Premier League silverware DCU Mercy claimed the women’s basketball Premier League regular season title with two games to spare to raise their first piece of silverware in five years. The Coolock side have 12 wins to date in the season - enough to earn the trophy despite defeat to Maxol WIT Wildcats at home. “We know now we’re the most consistent team,” said captain Sarah Woods. “The best team is the one that brings home the most trophies but this means a lot to the players and the club and we’re delighted to be hanging another banner from the rafters.” Maxol WIT Wildcats won the game 76-55 to retain hopes of a home quarter-final in the playoffs while Singleton SuperValu Brunell beat Courtyard Liffey Celtics 59-44. The result guarantees the Cork side an away quarter-final in the post-season. Templeogue returned to winning ways and the top of the Men’s Premier League, beating Belfast Star 81-63. January’s Player of the Month Michael Bonaparte finished with 31 points. Eanna’s third ever Premier League win came courtesy of a buzzer beat in overtime against UL Eagles. Luke Thompson hit the decisive basket in the 97-96 win. “It’s made our season to be honest,” said Eanna’s Ciaran MacEvilly. “The main thing is that we’re in it for the long term, but when you start losing 10 games in row you become desparate for a win.” Pyrobel Killester are closer to a place in the post-season Champions Trophy thanks to a 68-65 win at home to UCD Marian. Coach Brian O’Malley drew up a game winning play for Paul Dick to finish in style with 17 seconds left. “We have high standards and we like to live up to them,” said O’Malley. “Ultimately the character and strength of the guys in the room meant we were able to come out on top.”

soccer: shanowen club plans addition of all-weather pitch

St Kevin’s are looking to further improve their facilities to help them continue to provide top quality youth coaching

Kevin’s make final fund call  aaron gallagher sport@dublingazette.com

ST KEVIN’S Boys are pushing hard in the final stretch for funding in their goal to build a €600,000 full-sized, all-weather pitch with floodlights to add to its current facilities. The club, who have seen current Republic of Ireland internationals Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick come through their ranks, has already raised €500,000 of the required funding and are now asking the public to help them complete the amount.

€300,000 was provided by St. Kevin’s own savings, while €200,000 came from a generous sports capital grant provided. Through the club’s gofundme.com site, St Kevin’s have been asking for donations, saying: “We are asking you to help us raise the balance to complete the dream. Your contribution big or small will go a long way to help develop the young people in our community.” In addition, club PRO Neil Fox told GazetteSport that the move will bring more club members back to one central hub

cross country Hehir wins laurels at inter-counties in Tuam sean Hehir, pictured, took the senior

individual honours at the GloHealth Inter County Cross Country Championships at the Palace Grounds in Tuam last weekend. Hehir, from Rathfarnham WSAF, won the men’s 10,000m in 34.32 ahead of local favourite Gary Thornton (Galway City Harriers) was second in 34.50. Brian McMahon (Clonliffe Harriers) was third for Cork in 36.18. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

rather than being dispersed around the area. “One of the main reasons we have gone down this road of having our own all weather pitch was to try and brings our teams back closer to Whitehall,” he said. “At the moment we are training in a few places outside Whitehall and with our ever increasing teams growing in the club this will help to alleviate the problem a little bit. “This, in the long term, will also save on costs with renting all weather pitches for training and matches.” He also says that fewer

training sessions will be cancelled at short notice. “A big problem which has gotten bigger over the years is the amount of football lost to the weather. We hope to offer more football over the weekends when pitches are being called off due to the bad weather. “On a local front, St Aidan’s CBS will use the all-weather pitch during the day and we will use it at night so it’s a win-win situation for all our members in St Kevin’s Boys and the pupils of St Aidans CBS.” Catering for 42 schoolboy teams, two senior

teams and its Little Saints coaching academy, St. Kevin’s has boasted record numbers this season with more than 200 members aged between four and eight years old. It hosts a total of over 800 players and 100 managers and coaches while its facilities have too grown steadily since its formation in 1959. St Kevin’s owns its own club complex on Shanowen Road, Santry which houses eight dressing rooms, meeting rooms, and a lecture room a treatment room, gymnasium, coffee shop and TV room.

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Trinity see off Athlone to claim Meachair title trinity College Dublin claimed the Father Meachair third level title last weekend as they got the better of Athlone IT 1-10 to 0-8. It concluded a fine campaign that saw St Mary’s, Belfast beaten 0-12 to 1-2 in the semi-final of the competition a week earlier to set up the final showdown. Picture: Donall Farmer/Inpho

ladies football: rowe dominant in dublin victory

DCU claim their first freshers championship  aaron gallagher sport@dublingazette.com

Carla Rowe in action against Monaghan’s Lianne Ward. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Jackies sweep aside Monaghan challenge

NFL division one Monaghan 0-6 Dublin 5-18  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

CLANN MHUIRE star Carla Rowe was a dominant force for the Dublin Ladies as they demolished Monaghan in their latest league outing, with the capital side racking up five pre-half time goals when they travelled to Emyvale on Sunday, February. The Valentine’s Day victory could easily have been more substantial, with Dublin’s eventual 5-18 to 0-6 victory reflec-

tive of a side very much going for points rather than goals in the second half, after their early flurry had utterly blown away the Ulster side. Carla Rowe - scoring two goals having been switched to half forward from the wing for the game - Amy Ring, Niamh McEvoy and Nicole Owens did the goal damage in the first period, with the girls in blue fast out of the blocks, netting their first three goals inside ten minutes. Owens set things underway, but the Dubs attacking play was little short of a parade in

a fiery first half display, with fluid moves against a rabbit in the headlights Monaghan defence seeing 4-6 on the board for the visiting All-Ireland finalists before Monaghan notched their first point of the game. Things were to be marginally more even from then on, with Rowe’s second on 21 minutes rounding off the goals in a clinical display, one that perhaps benefitted from Dublin manager Gregory McGonigle’s previous experience with the Monaghan side. Come the second half, McGonigle took

the chance to blood his bench in preparation for the visit of Cork to Parnell Park on the 28th of this month, with the All-Ireland champions despite having yet to pick up a victory in the early days of their title defense - sure to provide a sterner test. The 27-point victory marks an important return to form in NFL Division 1, with the ladies having been turned over by Mayo against the odds in their previous outing. It showcases the girls in blue’s power in a league in which nobody seems in real control.

DCU were the victors in Croke Park as they brought the first ever Corn Daithi Billings back to Glasnevin in this year’s Fresher 1 championship final against UCD. UCD will feel an added element of sorrow at their loss, with a key motivational element of the cup final coming in its renaming after the late Dave Billings, who sadly passed away last year. The former Dublin selector worked under both Tommy Lyons and Paul Caffrey and was equally beloved in Belfield having worked at UCD since the 1970s. He also later managed both the Dublin Under-21s in both codes having been an Under-21 footballer and hurler himself. UCD began brightly with scores from Barra McGarry and Darragh Lafferty before Ronan Jones fisted into the back of Tommie Maher’s goal in a free-flowing move for DCU. Lafferty and Barry McGinn ensured UCD kept their opponents at arm’s length for periods before they combined to register the game’s first goal – McGinn delivering a high weighted pass into the danger zone for Lafferty to fist home. But DCU’s consistent rate of scoring kept them in the affair with star forward Brian Reape clipping over two scores to bring DCU into the lead 1-6 to 1-4 at the break. Further points from Lafferty, Con O’Callaghan and Jordan McLoughlin saw a short revival for UCD to bring the scores level, but Mayo man Reape would have his final say as he delivered DCU’s second goal from twenty yards. McGinn registered a further brace of points for UCD but it was Rory Feely who put the game beyond doubt to score DCU’s third and final goal to earn them this year’s Corn Daithi Billigs with a final score of 3-11 to 3-10.

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Paul Murphy, Sheriff Y.C, with former Republic of Ireland International Kevin Kilbane, at the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final draw. Picture: David Maher/Sportsfile

Sheriff line up Kilbarrack Huge Dublin derby on the cards following the quarter-final draw for the FAI Junior Cup on Monday evening as north Dublin rivals set to lock horns  nathan kelly

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IT IS the draw everyone in the hat would have wanted to happen apart from the two teams involved. When Kilbarrack United were pulled out for a home tie in the FAI Junior Cup quarter-final draw in the Aviva Stadium on Monday evening, there were three possibilities. St Peter’s of Athlone, Rivervalley Rangers of Swords and AUL Premier B, or Sheriff YC. When the latter was pulled out, there were some nervous gasps and laughs from the crowd. The sides know virtually everything about each other there is to know. Sheriff beat United in back-to-back Junior Cup finals in 2012 and 2013, and have pipped to the Premier A title

every year in recent times. Reflecting on the draw was former League of Ireland player Alan Cawley, who is an ambassador for the competition, gave his take on the tie. “We all know Sheriff vs Kilbarrack is the big one,” said the former UCD, Shelbourne and St Pat’s midfielder. “It’s an absolute whopper of a tie, a repeat of the 2013 final. Kilbarrack will feel they have unfinished business and will want a bit of revenge. It’s a massive tie with the two favourites against each other. “The so-called outsiders will be delighted with it,” added Cawley. “One of the so-called big teams will go out of the tournament.” The 2012 final was the last one not to be played at the Aviva Stadium, which is where, once again, one of these sides will look to be at the start of the summer. Played at Tolka Park,

Sean Murphy had the docklands club ahead at half-time when he finished a lovely move with right-footed strike. John Rock, a constant thorn in Kilbarrack’s side over the years doubled Sheriff’s lead on 75 minutes with a fine volley. Jon Meleady pulled one back for United soon after before Rock grabbed his second and Sheriff’s third with a stunning long-range strike to give the club their first ever Junior Cup trophy. A year later, the sides met again, this time in very-different surroundings on a glorious day at the Aviva Stadium. Both goalkeepers proved to be the standout performers in this one, as Sheriff’s Lee Murphy and Kilbarrack’s Mark Hatton saved everything that came their way over 120 minutes. On 52 minutes, Sheriff defender David

Browne was dismissed for bringing down Mark Townley while last-man. Kilbarrack were then giving another chance to seize the initiative on 70 minutes when the referee awarded a penalty for a supposed stamp on Mark Geraghty. Goalscorer from the previous year, Meleady stepped up but dragged his spot-kick wide. That was the last big chance of normal time and extra-time meaning penalties were needed. Meleady went first and missed again; Sheriff successfully scored their first four, as did United with their next three. It all came down to Keith Dunne vs Hatton and it was the Sheriff man who came out on top to earn the club their second FAI Junior Cup. Whoever wins this year’s edition will no doubt be favourites for the 2015-16 crown.