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tal last night in a show of solidarity against the gangland violence plaguing their community. The march came as crimes against the person were up by 5%. See story on Page 2
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crime | call for action to prevent more murders
Minor assaults in the city centre increase by 15% Aisling Kennedy
Minor assaults are up by 15% in Dublin city centre according to new figures released by the gardai at a recent joint policing committee meeting. A report delivered by assistant commissioner Jack Nolan at the third joint policing committee meeting in 2016 showed that crimes against the person were also up by 5% in comparison to the same period in 2015. He said: “This continues to present a challenge to An Garda Siochana to address this trend. Hi-visibility strategies will remain in place to address this problem, utilising mountain bike and foot patrols in key areas. “A number of initiatives will continue in 2016 to tackle various crime categories that continue to create challenges for An
Garda Siochana and communities throughout the Dublin City Council area. “These initiatives will be intelligence-led and targeted at the areas of concern and include the optimal use of technology; crime analysis and crime mapping strategies, and close cooperation with the communities we serve.” The joint policing committee report also showed that murders in the city are up, with six murders in the Dublin Metropolitan Region so far this year. For the same period in 2015, the region experienced five murders. Nolan said: “While I am constrained in discussing particulars of the cases for operational reasons, I wish to assure this committee that all investigations are fully resourced and are making progress.” Cllr Daithi Doolan (SF) told
The Gazette that he wants to see action now to prevent any more murders in the city He said: “There’s no point in anybody coming in and shedding crocodile tears after the event – these crimes are all related to the drugs crisis the city finds itself in. “We need to ensure that the gardai are given all the resources necessary and the overtime necessary to combat these crimes. “The cuts that the gardai are experiencing in these communities need to be reversed. There’s massive cuts to the drugs task force and I know that because I work in a drugs project, so I’m fully aware of the cuts being experienced.” Cllr Doolan said that an interdepartmental multi agency approach needs to be set up, whereby the gardai, council and Department of Education
all work together in tackling the drugs crisis. “These shootings don’t happen in isolation, they’re not an accident, they’re not some sort of act of God – they’re a direct result of the drugs crisis that remain intact in this city.” Meanwhile, a man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the Regency Hotel shooting in Dublin. The man, who is still in Garda custody, was detained in the north Dublin area of the city last Friday. A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana said: “The man is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 50 – Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Ballymun Garda station.” The arrest is in connection with the murder of David Byrne, who was shot dead at the hotel on Friday, February 5.
FastNews Rise in Luas commuters who blame SIPTU for dispute A new survey about the Luas dispute confirms that more commuters are blaming the role of SIPTU in the ongoing dispute. Some 28% of people think SIPTU and Luas drivers are equally at fault in the Luas pay dispute, up from 24% in February. Last February, iReach Insights conducted a “nationally representative” survey of 1,000 adults about their views on the Luas strike and the problems it may cause. After a couple of months, the company asked people if their sentiments had changed or not. Some 22% of Dubliners use the Luas service on a monthly basis, while 9% use it weekly. 8% of Irish people think SIPTU is at fault in the Luas dispute while 12% of respondents attribute the fault just to the Luas drivers (same results as in February: 8% and 12%). Today, more people think SIPTU and Luas drivers are equally at fault in the pay dispute (28% in May, versus 24% in February). 10% of very frequent users now think Luas drivers are at fault (vs 31% in February), while another 10% attribute the dispurte to Luas/Transdev management (vs 20% in February). The percentage of very frequent users who attribute the fault to SIPTU and Luas drivers together has increased, rising to 20% in May (vs 7% in February). 40% of them finally consider all at fault, compared to the 19% recorded in February.
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dublin 8 Harcourt Street | venue was treasured by many dubliners Clean-up operation planned
Iconic Pod nightclub for sale Aisling Kennedy
A clean-up operation will take place at St James’s Walk, Dublin 8 this Sunday, May 22. It will be carried out by the religious group We Love U Foundation International and it will be simultaneously carried out in 500 regions in over 50 countries worldwide on the same day. T he annual event, which has been carried out since 2009, will see neighbours, college students and members of the religious group clean up areas along the Luas line. Paul Cheon, a member of the Foundation said: “Afterwards, we hope that our beautiful effort to make Dublin community healthier and brighter will be recognised.”
Iconic Dublin nightspot The Pod has been put up for sale by Albert Reynolds’ nephew John Reynolds this week at a guide price of €6m. The Pod was known for its three main bars the Chocolate Bar, Crawdady and Tripod all of which closed a number of years ago. John Reynolds bought part of the Pod in 1993 and bought the rest of the building five years later.
The Pod does not have to remain as a club premises for any prospective buyer as it is could potentially be set up for alternative commercial use given its size. The Pod sale follows the recent sale of another well-known late night music venue in Dublin. Andrews Lane theatre on Andrew’s Street, Dublin 2 sold for €4m last month and is expected to start winding down its club nights over the next few months.
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tragedy | Swimming accident
Tributes paid to boy who drowned in Liffey Classmates were among those to pay tribute to a 13-year-old boy from Clondalkin who tragically drowned while swimming in the River Liffey at the weekend. Frank Bessong, a student in Moyle Park College and a talented footballer with the Usher Celtic Football Club, got
into difficulty in the river after going for a swim with friends after soccer practice on the morning of Saturday, May 14. Since the tragic accident, many of Frank’s friends and family have written heartfelt messages on social media. One mourner described him as “one
of the funniest lads I knew”. “Hope you’re having fun up there pal, you’ll never be forgotten” read another tribute. Friends, family and team-mates of Bessong also laid flowers on the bank of the River Liffey near the site where he drowned. Among the tributes on
cards pinned to bunches of flowers, was one saying: “RIP Frank. I’ll never forget you brother. You’ll always be in my heart. You’re my inspiration. “I remember my first goal for Usher last Monday. You came up to the sideline to celebrate with me.
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Orwell Healthcare residential care home in Rathgar was officially reopened last week creating 180 new jobs and 100 new care beds. Following a €15m investment, Orwell Healthcare now has a specialist acquired brain injury unit with a neuro-rehabilitation programme. It is the first nursing home in South County Dublin to offer this service. Over 100 new care beds across a number of areas including long and short-term care, convalescence, respite, dementia and acquired brain injury are now open and 180 new clinical and support services jobs have been created. Patients discharged from, or awaiting beds in hospitals such as The National Rehabilitation Hospital and the Royal Hospital Donnybrook
can now be referred to Orwell Healthcare for the specialist rehabilitation support they need. Peter Jones, owner of Orwell Healthcare said: “Today is the start of a new era at Orwell Healthcare. We are particularly delighted to launch our acquired brain injury unit and look forward to welcoming patients of all ages here to get the specialist care and rehabilitation therapies they need to help them become independent again. “We strive to provide exceptional medical and social care in a friendly and homely environment, and to ensure empowerment and respect for all the people we care for, whilst maximising independent living as much as possible.”
Fun run to help charity tackle alcohol issues A fun run will take place in the Phoenix Park next week in aid of Community Response, a charity that aims to tackle alcohol issues and support hepatitis C sufferers in Dublin’s inner city. The run will take place near the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park on May 25 and will begin at 7pm. Participants of the run can either run or walk the 5k or 10k and each
participant will receive a goodie bag and t-shirt. Lyndsey Connolly, alcohol project worker at Community Response said: “Alcohol consumption is at an all-time high in Ireland with consumption rates consistently higher than many other countries. More than 54% of Irish adults are classified as harmful drinkers. This equates to 1.35 million harm-
ful drinkers in Ireland while 6.9% of the population is dependent on alcohol.” Ms Connolly explained that Community Response provides alcohol services along with information and support to those affected by hepatitis c or alcohol related hepatitis. She added: “By doing our fun run you will help us to continue our vital work.”
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liberties | ‘Children have a right to play locally in a field near them’
Kids in desperate appeal for pitches Aisling Kennedy
Children from five clubs and 10 schools gathered in a small tarmac space in Vicar Street at the weekend to protest about a lack of any sports playing pitches in the Liberties. There are currently no playing pitches in any areas across Meath St, Francis St, James St, Whitefriar St, Harrington St, Donore Avenue, Dolphins Barn and Rialto. The eight parishes have an estimated population of 50,000 people and they have banded together to highlight the fact that it is becomingly increasingly difficult to for any sports club to remain open in the Liberties and Dublin 8. Sporting Liberties, a
local alliance of GAA, rugby, soccer and boxing clubs have been lobbying the council for three years for the allocation of land for organised sporting use. Tommy Daly, a club m e m b e r o f K e v i n ’s Hurling and Camogie Club in Dolphin’s Barn, spoke to the City Gazette this week and said: “There isn’t one field big enough for a game of soccer which is the smallest pitch we require in any of the areas. “The problem all the sports clubs who operate in the Liberties and deep into Dublin 8 have, is trying to engage children in sport when we have to bring them to train and to play matches in Crumlin, D r i m n a g h , Wa l k i n -
stow n Cross, or the Phoenix Park. “It’s not sustainable, people get fed up looking for a pitch for local
near them. We want to engage them in sport. Imagine Ballyboden, population 9,600, or Dunshaughlin (3093),
impossible Yet an area people has field?” Graham
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children to play on. Children have a right to play locally in a field
Youghal (7794), or Kilmacud (9516) with no sports fields? It’s an
Sporting Liberties said: “This community has so much potential, yet we
have seen crime increase by 50% in recent years. An enlightened planning approach from the council can change this picture, and the prospects for the children of the Liberties, significantly.” Spor ting Liber ties have highlighted two potential sites for sports pitches in the Dublin 8 area. The first site is adjacent to St Catherine’s Sport Centre on Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8. They have prepared comprehensive plans, outlined by Carson & Crushell Architects, for this site which includes an all-weather pitch for all sports, a swimming pool, low-density housing and courts. The second site is
located at St Teresa’s Gardens at Donore Avenue and Sporting Liberties has prepared plans which would see a full size multi-purpose pitch being built as part of St Teresa’s Gardens Regeneration Development project. The two plans have been submitted to the city manager and the chief executive will issue a report to councillors on the plans in the coming weeks. A council spokesperson said the report will contain “a detailed response to this and other motions as part of the review of the development plan process. “No further comment will be made until the meeting of the council at the end of the month.”
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Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton pictured backstage ahead of the opening night of the musical Chicago. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Taking to the stage to razzle and dazzle A
host of famous faces took to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for the opening night of musical Chicago at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin at the weekend. The leading stars in Chicago include Sam Bailey who is best known for winning the X-Factor in 2013, Hayley Tamaddon played Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street and Del Dingle in ITV’s Emmerdale and she also won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice in 2010, while John Partridge who played Christian Clarke in Eastenders, also recently caused a stir when he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother. The international award-winning musical Chicago is based on real life events back in the roaring 1920’s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Chicago will run until Saturday, May 21 with tickets priced from €25.00.
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| Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016
Niamh Byrne and Mollie Garvan from St Angela’s College Cork presented their project Home Stead
Students Anbu Sandar, Colin McAndrew, Lauren Kilbride, Luke Peyton, Darragh Bolger and Kieran McLoughlin from Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road, who were named Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016 at Citywest Hotel, Dublin, for their project Largy College Clones students Anna Alandex and Maeve
Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography
Gibson fighting gender balance against society Joseph Reilly, Aimee Quigley and Fiona Deery presented their project We’re Through with Pink and Blue
Students Lauren Kilbride, Colin McAndrew, Darragh Bolger Orla Nolan and Lucy Nolan from St Mary’s Secondary
Students Niamh Daly, Roisin Fahy, Carrie O’Hara, Rachael Connelly and
from Portmarnock Community School presented their project
Emily Canney from Tuam presented their project No Bee No Me
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School in Wexford presented their project Prader Willi Serious Not Silly
Bidding to become a voice for change S
Students Diarmuid McCarthy, Kevin Mahony, Darragh Foran, Patrick Horan and Jack Curran from Kerry presented their project Planet Savers
tudents from Portmarnock Community School in Dublin have been named Young Social Innovators of the Year at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre in Dublin. They took the title for their project Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Over 6,500 students from across the country took part with some 454 youth-led, social innovation projects created. Now in its 15th year, the initiative is the biggest celebration of social innovation in Ireland and one of the largest youth events in the country. When choosing the overall title award the judging panel looked for a project that excelled in innovative thinking and social impact as well as recognising a team that has the passion and support to continue to further develop their social innovation.
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“It’s tough, it’s definitely a big challenge,” Daniella Moyles tells The Gazette on her daily 5am start. The Gazette sat down with model and radio presented Daniella Moyles to discuss an average day (of which there’s not many) in her life. Daniella says that switching to doing the morning show, Fully Loaded with Cormac and Daniella, which starts at 6:45am on weekdays was a “big lifestyle overhaul”. “I’m getting there now,” she said. “I get up around half five and I generally go through the same morning routine as anyone else.” Daniella said that since she found out that she has an intolerance to dairy and coffee is a no go, green tea has been a lifesaver for her early start. “I found out that I was intolerant to dairy and I was like ‘Oh my god now I won’t be able to drink coffee’ but then I realised that green tea was better because I don’t get that mid-afternoon slump and I have more energy.” If it’s not raining, the radio host will cycle to work. “I try not to drive because parking in town is so stressful and when I cycle I’m really fresh for the show.” For the show each morning, Daniella and her co-host Cormac will do their research
beforehand while she has a bowl of porridge for breakfast. “After the show, if it’s a plain ole day we stay afterwards and do some post production stuff but I usually have to leave straight away.” As a model, Daniella makes regular appearances at photocalls and various events. “I could be doing an ambassador role or a modelling job or filming small segments for TV, a DJ set or any number of other things – the days change all the time.” While her routine is never the same, she does like to keep some things consistent and tries to get to the gym at least twice a week. “I always get the gym in and try to make good food choices – I am always kind of tired though,” she laughs. “One day I think I’m just going to retire on a farm in Kerry and live off the land and be free from deadlines,” she jokes. “But at the moment my days are extremely hectic.” With her early starts, a good night’s sleep is crucial for Daniella. “When I first started drinking green tea I didn’t realise that it gives you energy, and I was having it at night and wondering why I couldn’t sleep so now I’ll substitute that with a chamomile tea to start to unwind around eight or nine to get ready to sleep.” Daniella is the new ambassador for Lipton’s Be More Tea campaign.
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Darkness into Light is a huge success PIETA House extended a warm thank-you to the committees and everyone involved in Darkness Into Light this year, from those who helped with the planning, promotion and event logistics to those who directed traffic, made tea for participants and handed out t-shirts. Organisers especially want to express their
sincere gratitude to each and every person who took part in all of the venues to support Pieta House, and who walked in solidarity for suicide prevention. An estimated 120,000 people turned out in nearly 120 venues in Ireland and around the world for the 5km walk, which started at 4.15am
in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, May 7. Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House said: “4.15am on May 7 was not only a demonstration of our commitment to tackling suicide, but it also shows the willingness and the ability of communities to help bring about change. “To all the commit-
tees, organisations, local businesses, clubs and of course to all the participants, we thank you.”
council organises over-55s open day DUBLIN City Council’s central area office is organising an over-55s open day in the Central Library, ILAC Centre, on Thursday, May 19. Running from 1pm to 5pm during this year’s Bealtaine Festival, the event is part of the council’s Age Friendly strategy. The focus is on the positive side of aging and on providing opportunities for older people to engage fully in their communities, whether through participating in activities, availing of services or through volunteering for charity work. A dozen organisations have come together to provide information on a range of activities and services suitable for older people. Enjoying everyone to take part, Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh said: “Dublin is an agefriendly city and I hope everyone attending gets some interesting ideas on how to continue to enjoy life to the full and also to benefit from the services available to older persons in the city.”
an Ode to Dublin at the abbey theatre TACKLING issues of isolation of old age, emigration, addiction, broken families and crumbling dreams, Town is Dead will take to the Abbey Theatre stage this summer. The newly commissioned play within music is part of the Waking the Nation season at the
Joan Freeman, founder, Darkness Into Light cheers on the crowd of participants waiting for the off at the Phoenix Park. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Abbey. From the makers of Alice in Funderland, Town is Dead is an ode to Dublin and an exploration of how Ireland treats its people. Running from June 2 to July 9, it looks at the future of the city through the eyes of one older citizen. Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “We commissioned this work especially for this season, in a year where our programming is both commemorating Ireland’s history, celebrating today and looking to the future. “I’m delighted to produce another piece of new Irish writing from this talented duo of Phillip McMahon and Raymond Scannell and to welcome this play within music to the Peacock stage.” Town is Dead “interrogates the shame and stigma attached to these subjects in Ireland and tackles the challenges of
new beginnings”. Tickets cost €13/€20 and are available on abbeytheatre.ie.
vikings needed for popular TV show Popular T V show Vikings, which is filmed in Wicklow, are holding open castings for extra this month. Bearded hopefuls can attend the open days on May 23 and 24 at The Complex 10-14, Little Mary Street, Dublin 7 (Between Capel Street
and Smithfield Markets). The show’s producers are looking for people aged 16 and over from all ethnic backgrounds. In terms of specific skills or appearances, they are looking for fishermen, carpenters, rowers, nurses and archers to name a few. Natural coloured hair and no visible tattoos are preferred. All men applying must be prepared to grow a beard and punk style haircuts are favourable.
Hirsutes you, sirs ... The popular TV show Vikings is currently looking for bearded extras
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RECYCLING company Repak has announced the launch of its second annual Pakman Awards and is calling on all businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals in Ireland
to submit their nominations. The award ceremony will take place on October 27 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. Nominations for the awards close at midnight, August 31. The Pakman Awards
are a national awards programme that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals. T h e aw a r d s we r e launched in 2015 by
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Better budgeting with new 3Money î Ž emma nolan
A quarter of Dublin consumers are impulse buyers, according to a survey of 1,000 Irish adults released by Three. The research also shows that almost half (49%) of people save some money each month, with a further 27% putting money aside less regularly. However, almost a quarter are still struggling, with 24% saying that they are not able to save money. As part of this research, Three have launched 3Money, a pre-paid debit card in partnership with MasterCard. Available exclusively to
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Three customers, 3Money can be used online, in ATMs and in-store via chip and pin, or contactless payment. As customers can only spend what is on the card, 3Money aims to eliminate the possibility of overspending.
Customers can manage their money and check their balance through 3Money.ie, or the new 3Money app. Sign up for 3Money by visiting www.three.ie/ money or by calling into your local Three store.
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A dining delight in Temple Bar
The Meeting House’s dramatic interior impresses
WALKING into The Meeting House is unlike walking into any other restaurant in Dublin. Straight away, your eye is drawn to magnificent murals that adorn the walls, big bold
beautiful colour schemes, and a very firm retro style throughout. Located in the heart of Temple Bar, in Meeting House Square, The Meeting House opened a year
and a half ago and has been quietly growing ever since. The menu is a Burmese sharing menu, divided into four sections – dim sum, wok, seafood, and meat dishes, with a side orders section. Prices for each dish were very reasonable, with the dim sum dishes such as tuna tacos and mini Asian chicken burgers costing only €9.99 each. The larger dishes, such as the vegetarian coconut curry and the tofu “scallops”, cost just €10.99 each. Nothing on the menu cost over €11.99 per dish, and the side dishes cost €3.99 each. There was also an accompanying wine menu and a sepa-
rate cocktail menu, which I was delighted to see. I chose the prawn tempura, Burmese chicken htamin gyaw, and the pepper crusted fillet steak, while my boyfriend chose the warm duck salad, beef noodle soup, and the pork dumplings. All six dishes were beautifully presented and not disappointed. The prawn tempura in particular stood out as the best dish – they were quite simply the best prawns I
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have ever had in Dublin. The pepper crusted fillet steak was also beautifully cooked. Perfection, plain and simple. Without a doubt, all six dishes were cooked to a high standard and it was a restaurant that I would certainly recommend to friends and family. It was a great night out with a lively atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. Highly recommended.
PICKY was surprised to have overlooked The Meeting House (Meeting House Square, Dublin 2; tel 01 670 0330), as it turned out to be well worth the visit. Great staff and, more importantly, delicious dishes made a great impression – Picky will be back ...
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New twists on wedding venues If you’re on the prowl for an alternative wedding venue that is a hundred miles away from the type of wedding your grandparents had, then you will be pleased to know that Ireland has a huge range of unconventional wedding venues on offer. From castles, barns, theatres, sport’s stadiums and the Zoo, there is plenty of unique and eccentric wedding venues to suit all tastes. If your heart is set on a Dublin city wedding, but you’re looking for a large space to celebrate, then Smock Alley Thea-
tre might be the perfect venue for your big day. With exposed brick walls, ornate plasterwork ceiling, and stained glass windows, this venue is certainly a sight to behold. Its oak benches and tables offer options for the en vogue, long dining experience and the large space is very versatile for a ceremony or reception. If you’re considering a very intimate wedding with just your nearest and dearest friends and family, then Fanningstown Castle certainly has a nice ring to it.
Located in the countryside of Limerick, close to Shannon airport, this 12th century grand castle has been converted into an atmospheric private house perfect for a small group on an escape to Ireland. Another great alternative venue is at Mount Druid in Westmeath. The building and its surroundings are made up from a converted barn, an unconsecrated tin chapel, 20 traditional Mongolian yurts, three shepherd’s huts, a charmingly cosy gate lodge, a three-bed school master’s house, an 1820s
Georgian house, several barbecue areas, a walled garden, a summer house and three lakes. A couple who choose to marry at Mount Druid can expect a beautifully laid back venue where red carpets and white chair covers are nonexistent, and their guests can have a lovely relaxed time with an informal feel to the day. Why not choose to say “I Do” at the Zoo? Dublin Zoo is a unique alternative to the traditional wedding venue and provides a magical backdrop for your special day. Haughton House, a restored historical building with magnificent views of the Zoo, is available seven days a week for all types of wedding ceremonies including civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessings. You can add even more magic to your wedding day by having a unique drinks reception in the zoo’s interactive learning and discovery centre or capturing some special animal photo opportunities. With weddings at Croke Park, GAA fans can marry their love of the game with the love of their life. Whether you are interested in a large traditional reception, a small intimate celebration or something in between, they can offer you the perfect alternative venue. Situated in central Dublin, this iconic venue and luxury hotel will ensure your every need is catered for. For more information on these alternative wedding venues visit www. alternativeweddings.ie and www.hitched.ie.
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Galloping ahead to Dublin Horse Show Ian Begley Attention all equestrian enthusiasts and day-trippers! Call up the milliners, grab the jodhpurs and send in the stylists, for the Dublin Horse Show is fast approaching. However, diaries at the ready, the dates for the hotly anticipated 2016 event have changed. Now in its 143rd year, one of the most popular and enduring events in the global equestrian calendar is set to once again take Dublin’s RDS by storm from the revised date of Wednesday, July 20, running for a total of five, fun-filled days, to Sunday, July 24. This change of date from the traditional first week in August is to accommodate the many Olympic riders who will compete at the show, as well as in Rio just weeks later.
The credentials Testament to the collective love for a day out, the glamour and excitement of the horse show has been drawing an impressive crowd since its inception in 1868. Today,
the Dublin Horse Show is recognised throughout the world as one of the most esteemed, and social, equestrian events in the calendar - boasting over 1,500 superb horses - for which over 100,000 visitors will flock to the leafy suburb of Dublin’s Ballsbridge. The main draw of course is the sport of e l i t e s h ow- j u m p i n g itself, where some of the world’s finest riders go head to head (or, rather, horse to horse) for some of the most prestigious show jumping competitions on the international circuit - The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, the Landrover Puissance and the Longines Grand Prix. Bolstering the Dublin Horse Show’s stellar reputation and international pedigree, it is one of only eight horse shows that hold a leg of the Division 1 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.
Beyond the Show jumping Beyond the serious business of show-jumping, there’s plenty more to entice the younger members of the family
too. Attendees can also look forward to pony club competitions, some very young riders competing, showing classes from a range of horses and the elegance of the side saddle. While the more serious of equestrian fanatics may struggle to leave the showground’s perimeter, another world of wonder awaits inside the RDS halls. From shopping to fashion exhibitors, socialising to family entertainment, the best craft makers in Ireland, artisan food, tipples and music, this is an inclusive event for everyone. And that’s all before we get to the show’s other hugely significant draw, the glamorous Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day. Stalwart attendees are in for yet another unforgettable experience and one that, for many, defines the height of the Irish summer. While newcomers will find the Dublin Horse Show to be a hugely entertaining, rich and absorbing event, and one that will attract you time and time again for many years to come.
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OUT&ABOUT What the country’s ‘Yes’ vote for Marriage Equality meant to many ONE year on from the momentous Marriage Equality referendum, Gazette reporter Ian Begley called in to Panti Bar in the city centre, where he asked patrons: “What did the referendum’s passing mean to you?” This is what they had to say ...
Thousands of people from every walk of life crammed into the courtyard at Dublin Castle, eager to share the historic moment john o’donovan
meriah nunn
brian O’connell
sam dolan
I FIRST “came out” in 1995, and at the time Ireland was a lot different compared to 2015. At the time, my parents weren’t that accepting, and I never told any of my friends, but 20 years down the line it’s like a whole different world. I’m so happy for the young people today that can live a normal life like everyone else. It’s fantastic, and I’m so proud of us as a country for turning around and accepting our citizens.
COMING from a very small town in the US, we were always very liberal, but to see a younger population pass the Marriage Referendum by popular vote was so amazing to me. Just seeing the celebrations that took place across the country was also crucial at how much people wanted it. It felt really special to be a part of it of it all.
FOR me, at a personal level, it was an acceptance by your own people as to who we are. Being gay wasn’t necessary spoken about beforehand, but I think the best thing to come out of the Marriage Referendum was that it forced people to make it a general discussion on equal rights. It was a general feeling of inclusion for gay people, myself included.
MYSELF and my partner are 20 years together this week, and we just couldn’t believe what happened when the referendum passed. It was a combination of huge pride in the Irish people for getting past a traditionalism that needed to be changed, and for getting out and voting, which was just amazing.
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Paul Ndasowa
WHEN the Marriage Referendum passed, for me being a double minority – both black and gay – really made me at home. Now I’m accepted and have the same rights as everyone else.
pauline ndasowa
aaron leesley
I THINK it was a very good experience for me, especially coming here from a country where being gay is not authorised. I was so excited and happy for my brother and a lot of my friends who are gay because they can go out and have the same rights as everyone else.
I COME from London, where being gay is very accepted, but when I came to Ireland I didn’t realise that it [gay marriage] wasn’t legalised at the time. When it actually came to the passing of the Referendum, I felt very at home, safe and embraced.
THE Marriage Referendum meant that we are equal citizens under the law. It meant that we are now treated fairly, and that we are part of this society like everybody else. It gives us respect, knowing that we can marry the people we love and have them recognised in our lives. All in all, it really was an ecstatic, fantastic day.
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THE day of the Marriage Referendum result was one that will remain etched in my memory for the rest of my life. I woke that morning feeling emotional, happy, worried and proud that our little country had done its best to shape its future for the better. Standing at Dublin Castle with family, friends and the rest of the community was a truly historic moment. I could feel the passion in the air, and the support from the non-LGBT community was incredible. As the final tally was read out to the nation and the crowd erupted in cheers, I hugged my mum and dad and said: “Thank
elaine carroll
IT meant a lot. It was obviously an amazing day, and it felt really good to finally have the recognition, but at the same time you feel like you should have already been born with the right to marry.
gavin connors
THE Marriage Referendum meant acceptance. It was like living in a country where you work hard and try to be a normal, decent person like everyone else, but at the same time you never felt like you were a part of this country. Then all of a sudden it was like, oh my God, you are a part of Ireland. Amazing!
you – thank you for being there for me and fighting for equality every step of the way by my side.” That day, Ireland told the world that it cared for, loved and valued every citizen as an equal, and that there is no space for discrimination in modern society. This was the day Ireland became a country leading the way in global equality – a fact I am deeply proud of.
PASSING the Marriage Referendum had more meaning than just letting gays wear white dresses, tuxes and wedding bands – it was heterosexuals saying to LGBT people: “OK, you’re not underground weirdos – you can do stuff we can do; you deserve Constitutional rights and protections, too”. We became equals. It was no longer a “them and us” society. Since the moment passed, I’ve noticed more and more gays walking around, holding hands, no longer embarrassed to showcase their love. This isn’t a case where loads of gays have moved to Dublin or anything – it’s that gay love is no longer a lower-tier love;
it’s not something to be ashamed of. I hadn’t a clue about civil rights and politics before, but then I started to care and take interest in other bits and bobs that have an effect on my life. A brilliant by-product of the Referendum is that we now have a massive amount of politicallyengaged young people. Personally, I know I’m ready to keep positive change happening.
The Yes vote enjoyed significant support across the country, echoing societal shifts in recent decades
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FastSport Dingley breaks top ten twice at Europeans: NAC Swim Club’s diving sensation Oliver Dingley secured a second top ten finish at the LEN European Championships in London after he finished eighth in the 3m springboard final. Dingley was sixth in the 1m Springboard event a couple of days earlier. An opening score of 65.10 points saw Dingley ninth after the first round but 69.70 points in round 2 and his highest scored dive of 74.80 in round 3 saw him move up the rankings into sitch place. A drop to 61.50 seemed costly in the penultimate round as the 23-year-old fell to eighth place, where he remained after his final dive of 71.40 points. Speaking afterwards, Dingley said: “I really enjoyed competing in the European final; my consistency was great and it was great to be battling it out with so many Olympic and world medallists.”
athletics: dubliners hit the high notes at leinster schools championships
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DUBLIN stars produced a host of excellent performances across the two days of the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Cham-
pionships in Morton Stadium. Some the stars of the cross country season were back on show with the minor and junior age categories the main competitors.
Louis O’Loughlin, Moyle Park, won the GloHealth All Ireland junior boys’ cross country title in March and he added to his growing reputation when he won the 800m with ease in
Christian Collins, Terenure College, competing in the senior boys long jump
Amy Rose Farrell, Mount Anville, left, and Abbie Taylor, St Gerards after the 3,000m race. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
2.05.24. Sarah Healy, Holy Child Killiney, the intermediate girls’ cross country champion, bided her time in the Under-16 mile before pushing on at the halfway stage to win classily in 5.18.17 from the Loreto Kilkenny pair of Ella Richardson and Annie McEvoy in third. At minor level, Michael Farrelly from St Fintan’s in Sutton won the 80m in 9.45 and the long jump with 5.70m. Roisin Tracey (St Gerard’s) didn’t hang around in the intermediate girls 1500m building an insurmountable lead to win in 4:45.67 from Deirbhile O’Reilly (Mount Sackville). Castleknock College’s Alex Clerkin, with a time
of 13.53, won the boys 100m hurdles in 13.53 Eimear Fitzpatrick, from Our Lady’s Terenure, continued to show her expertise over the barriers in the 1500m steeplechase with a winning time of 5.05.84 in another of the highlights of day one. Glorious sunshine greeted day two with another series of top class performances. The intermediate girls’ 3,000m didn’t disappoint with Amy Rose Farrell from Mount Anville, Abbie Taylor of St Gerard’s and Institute of Education’s Jodie McCann all going under the previous record of 10.15.26 set by Tara Jameson in 2008. McCann led the early laps with the trio pull-
ing away from the rest of the field before Farrell showed her class in the last two laps to win in 9.55.60. Taylor strode to second place in 10.04.91 with McCann third in 10.14.99 in a high quality race. Sophie Mur phy – another Mount Anville athlete – impressed in the senior girls’ 3,000m with a front-running 10.04.53. Lara O’Byrne of St Joseph’s Lucan posted a new record in the inter girls’ pole vault with 2.80m with Lauren O’Keeffe, Loreto Balbriggan, setting a new intermediate girls’ hammer record of 56.24m. Sarah Derham, Dominican Griffith Avenue, set a new senior pole vault record of 3.05m.
Shels break Waves resolve to claim League Cup title national league cup final Shelbourne UCD Waves sport@dublingazette.com
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SHELBOURNE Ladies won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time following a 3-2 victory over UCD Waves at Richmond Park on Sunday. The meeting of the two Dublin teams lived up to the expectations of it being a thrilling derby with four goals scored in the first half – two apiece for Noelle Murray and Aine O’Gorman – before
Leanne Kiernan netted the allimportant goal. Shels took the lead on 11 minutes when Murray controlled the ball, looked up and struck a shot that UCD goalkeeper Monica McGuirk couldn’t get to. It didn’t take long for Eileen Gleeson’s side to hit back though as O’Gorman – top scorer in the national league this season – headed in after connecting with a cross from Jetta Berrill. There wasn’t much between the teams in the opening exchanges and even when Murray got her second goal of the
game – through a neat finish inside the penalty area – it didn’t rattle UCD. In fact, UCD were quickly back on level terms as O’Gorman raced on to a through ball to coolly slot the ball past Shels stopper Amanda McQuillan. And it stayed at 2-2 going into the interval. After the break, Kiernan finally got a reward for her hard work when she broke the offside trap to meet Siobhan Killeen’s pass and convert a left-footed shot. That proved to be the winning strike.
Shels can still go on to become double champions should they conquer Wexford Youths WFC in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Play-Off on Sunday, May 22 at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere, the nominees for the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards have been unveiled ahead. In the Best XI, Peamount United, and UCD Waves, have three players – Karen Duggan, Claire O’Riordan and Aine O’Gorman – making it onto the team for a second successive year.
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Callaghan surfs way to Emerald Enduro
Rathfarnham man claims world class title once again as main rivals come a cropper in the Wicklow mountains, allowing him to speed his way to epic downill victory R AT H FA R N H A M ’ S Greg Callaghan sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he claimed the Emerald Enduro for the second successive year at Carrick, Co Wicklow in what looked an unforeseeable outcome at one stage. The Emerald Enduro is round three in the World Enduro Series, a mountain bike discipline that is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport, being a mix of technical downhill riding and endurance racing. Presented by Biking. ie, the event was almost a complete rerun of last year’s incredible race, with sunshine, huge crowds and Callaghan on the men’s side and Tracy Moseley on the women’s riding off with
the top honours. In a race that changed direction with each of the seven stages, Wicklow once more proved – in worldwide terms – that a little hill can create big dramas. The visiting Richie Rude and Martin Maes led the way in the early phases of the battle until everything changed on stage two. Both Rude and Maes suffered punctures – along with Josh Carlson, Nico Vouilloz, Anneke Beerten and Toni Ferreiro. The issue forced all of them out the points – except one man with Callaghan maintaining his speed and his bike’s stability to claim the laurels. In one of the most stunning comebacks
the series has ever seen, Rude was able to pull it back from 34th place after stage two to finish the race in third place but he could not overhaul Callaghan. Speaking after the race, Callaghan said: “It feels amazing. The crowd were just pushing me on and to be honest I felt like the result almost didn’t matter because just having that level of support and having so many people willing me on was kind of a win on its own. So I just focused on riding as well as I could – and it worked!” In general, Irish riders dominated the podiums across most categories this weekend. In the Under-21 women’s race, 17-year-old Leah Maunsell won
Greg Callaghan crowd surfs over the throngs in Glenealy last weekend as he wins the Emerald Enduro. Picture: Duncan Philpott
against older riders demonstrating her talent, skill and potential. Following her win Maunsell was delighted, saying “in stage one, my chain got jammed off the very start. I got off and ran all the way up for the next bit. “I didn’t take any
racing. At the event, domestic Irish riders competed with world champions and, throughout the weekend, there were events for the whole family, from a kid’s demo zone to music and food, along with live commentary throughout the race
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‘This is a world class event and probably the best event in the Enduro World Series’ Paddy Behan
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risks, just tried to get all my time back.” Callaghan’s cousin Killian – from Walkinstown – won the Under21 event and multiple Olympian Robin Seymour showed his versatility by dominating the men’s masters event. In the elite women’s event, Dubliner Michelle Muldoon finished in 12th place. This is the second year that Ireland has hosted a round in the World Enduro Series, a hugely exciting and spectator friendly disciplines in cycling. Enduro is a mountain bike event that sees riders tackle seven timed downhill sections over the course of the day, making it an exciting mix of technical downhill skills and endurance
itself. T h e 2 016 E n d u r o World Series started in South America with two rounds, Ireland is round three and the series goes to Italy before heading over to the US, Canada and then back to Europe. This style of racing is quite unique as we allow amateur racers from all over the world to enter and 400 riders will take the start. Irishman Paddy Behan, team manager with the Specialized team said: “This is a world class event, Niall Davis [from Sandyford] has done a brilliant job, this is probably the best event in the series”. The event is a Cycling Ireland registered event run by Biking.ie, headed by Niall Davis.
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Lightning strike down Warriors in Interpros LEINSTER Lighning made an impressive start to their defence of their inter-provincial T20 cricketing crown at Merrion Cricket Club on Friday, blowing away visitors North West Warriors with a spell of abrasive mid-innings bowling. The short-form win came after Lightning smartly salvaged a draw against the Warriors in the longer form at Clontarf earlier in the week. Early in their innings, Simmi Singh set about the North West attack, smashing fours in three consecutive balls as the home side balanced a pacey run chase with competent wicket retention. Singh made 31 from just 20 balls before he was caught on the boundary trying to slog McBrine, while Railway Union’s Kevin O’Brien gave a demonstration of his memorable hitting skills, clattering 42 from 24 balls before he too was snaffled having done some notable damage. O’Brien – who top scored for lightning - got out just in time for another national team player, George Dockrell, to launch two huge sixes in a final over that added an intimidating 24 to Lightning’s final score of 169 for 7. Warriors’ reply initially looked strong. Fourteen off the first over was followed by the loss of their star man David Rankin but the Warriors looked well placed for the first half of their run chase, reaching 73 in the tenth over before a flurry of wickets turned the tide in Leinster’s favour. Needing an attainable 71 off their last eight overs, the Warriors lost four wickets in quick succession to find themselves 120 for 7 and the match slipping away. The run rate rapidly grew from eight or nine an over to a tough-to-get 15 as the Lightning bowlers took control. An impressive 36, including three sixes from Warrior’s overseas man Marco Marais, was the highlight for the Derry-based side. Lightning saw their senior bowlers all get in on the action as they eventually bowled the visitors out in the final over, as the Warriors chased an allbut-impossible mark of 46 from the six balls. Eddie Richardson was the pick of the home side’s bowlers, finishing with 2-18, while O’Brien showed his all-round prowess in grabbing a brace of his own, with Dockrell and Kane doing the same.
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soccer: third national title in five seasons for yc
Shels strike late to take the first step to potential treble SHELBOURNE’S Under-16 girls side claimed what they hope will be the first of four trophies this season with a two-goal victory over a spirited Lucan United at the Oscar Traynor Centre last Sunday. With this trophy in the bag, Shelbourne are still in the hunt for the league title. The talented group also have an All-Ireland Final against Salthill Devon and a Leinster final against Lucan to come in the next two weeks. Sunday’s game had been ultra-competitive and could have went either way before Shelbourne’s Katie Burdis struck two in two minutes to send the cup to the northside of Dublin. Both sides started well but neither could fashion any significant chances in the opening 20 minutes. For Shels, Captain Aoife Fennell was commanding in the centre of the park and was always looking for that killer pass to open up the United defence. The best chance of the first half however came Lucan’s way with 29 on the clock when Nicole Smith drove towards goal and was fouled on the edge of the box. Zara Lawless sent her free kick into the box and it fell to Jess Hennessy but her effort flew over the bar. In the second half, Shelbourne started fast and should have took the lead when Laoise McAleenan slipped in Nicole Carr but she put her shot just wide of the target. Shelbourne began to threaten with increasing frequency but 14-year-old Alanna Cassells was rock solid at the back and marshalled the Lucan rear-guard to perfection. Midway through the half the Shelbourne management team switched left-back Burdis onto the wing and it proved decisive in the game. Straight away Aoife Fennell slipped in Burdis but her strike was fractionally wide. Minutes later, however, Burdis made no mistake when she found herself in space and drilled her strike into the top corner giving Abby Shiels no chance. Just two minutes later and Burdis found herself in an almost identical position after a great through ball by Fennell and she again slotted home to leave Lucan with a mountain to climb with eight minutes remaining.
Sheriff YC get the party started at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday. Picture: Derek McKenna
Sheriff coral FAI Junior Cup fai junior cup final Sheriff YC Pike Rovers james hendicott
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SHERIFF YC took home their third FAI Junior Cup in five years, responding to last year’s defeat to cross-river rivals Liffey Wanderers with a tight 1-0 win over Limerick’s Pike Rovers at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Getting the better of the first half, city centre club Sheriff took the lead through a header from Mark Higgins, who’s back post nod after a sublime cross from the
right by the impressive Paul Murphy was eventually to prove the winner. Sheriff had several chances to develop a margin in the first half, though, with Higgins seeing another chance b l o c ke d b e f o r e h i s headed goal, while Darren Dunne had a vocal appeal for a penalty turned down early on. Stephen McGann also slashed a powerful effort just over the bar from 30 yards as the hoops looked to make their dominance count. The hot favourites, who had only a few
captains prize Elm Park win Leinster competition in Delgany elm park Golf Club claimed first prize at this week’s Leinster captains and club officials team event at Delgany Golf Club. John Ferriter, the Chairman of Leinster Golf is pictured presenting Dara O’ Gaora, the Elm Park captain with the team’s prize. Also in the picture are, from left, Paul O’Hanlon, Rory Butler and Malcolm Carrigy. Picture: Pat Cashman
kilometres to travel to the national stadium for their big day out, held tight at the back, shipping only one chance of note in the opening 45 minutes. Cian Collins’ sharp break down the left wing eventually led to a corner, after threatening to come to more. With Pike Rovers perhaps lucky to get in at half time only a goal down, they were to get more of the ball in the second period, yet the visitors were unable to make much of an impact as the game edged on. Darren O’Brien had a moment to forget for
Sheriff early in the second half as he somehow put the ball over the top of an open goal from inside the six-yard box after making his way smartly around the Rovers’ keeper, a shocking miss that should have put the game to bed. Instead, the game settled into a pattern: Pike Rovers were forced to flood forward in search of an equaliser, while Sheriff looked ever more dangerous on the break. Patrick Mullins got something on a goalbound shot from Sean Murphy that could have seen Sheriff put things
beyond doubt, while Rovers had a couple of decent chances of their own, with a headed effort and snatched shot, both from Sean O’Callaghan, coming to nothing. Had Sheriff had their shooting boots on, though, they could easily have won this final by more. As it happened, the one goal was enough to convert a fourth final appearance in five years into a third victory. The north inner-city Dublin side can now return to the formality of their charge to another AUL Premier A league title.
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Na Fianna man Johnny Cooper at the launch of the new Dublin jersey. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Cooper wary of ‘one bad game’ in the SFC
leinster sfc preview james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com
JOHNNY Cooper played down Dublin dominance in the Leinster Championship recently, saying that the boys in blue are only ever one bad game away from an end to their control. “Every other county is out to get us,” Cooper said at the launch of Dublin’s new jersey. “I think we have to be as sharp as we can be, otherwise we’re going to get caught. That’s what happened two years ago [when the Dubs lost to Donegal].” Somewhat generously looking for serious challenges in the road to Leinster glory, Cooper credited “the usuals, Meath, Kildare” as the Dubs rivals on the road to the championship’s more challenging stages. “We’re not looking too much at other teams if we’re honest,” he said. “The pundits and the media are saying the gap is getting bigger. For us, it is what it is.
“We try and look after ourselves. It’s up to everyone else to row their own boat, and that’s what we do, certainly. “Potentially, the next challenge won’t come until August,” Cooper admitted. “We got great games at the end of the league this year with Kerry in the final and it was great to be testing ourselves. “It’s just peaks and troughs I suppose. We have a Leinster championship game next and we’re looking forward to it.” Their next tie is on June 6 at Nowlan Park against Laois in the provincial quarter-final “The process if the same for us,” Cooper said of the trip down to Nowlan Park, which will be the Dubs first championship game away from home in a decade. “It’s the same dimensions of a pitch. “There will be a buzz around it for everyone else, but for us it will just be business as usual, it’s just another stadium.” Asked about the extra responsibility of being
one of the more experienced players on the panel, Cooper joked “I’m getting old. 26!” before explaining “initially you are sort of looking to everyone else to see who’s going to step up. Luckily enough, there’s a good number of boys who’ve had some good game time in the league. “I’ve always said it’s quite dynamic, from my experience you can play in a number of positions in a number of eventualities. “I’ve always felt pres-
sure playing since I got a start with Jim [Gavin], and it’s been no more or no less this year [without Rory Carroll, who has relocated to New Zealand]. You’d miss them to a certain extent, but you wish them good luck and you get on with it.” Tickets for the start of Dublin’s All Ireland defence in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny are already close to sell out at the time of writing. For all Cooper’s modesty, the Dubs be expecting a comfortable win.
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Strictly Scoil in aid of Clontarf club’s cause SCOIL Ui Chonaill are putting on their dancing shoes, honing their ballroom skills and practicing their moves for what promises to be one of this year’s most exciting fund-raising events. The Clontarf club are hosting a glittering Strictly Scoil night in the RDS Concert Hall which will see fifteen couples showcase their dancing talents in front of an audience of over 800 supporters on Friday, June 17. Guest judges include sportsman and media commentator Brent Pope; RTE newscaster Eileen Whelan; radio produced Liz Sweeny and lifetime club member Ciaran Bauer overseeing the competition and 98FM’s Adrian Kennedy acting as MC for the night. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by emailing StrictlyScoil@gmail.com. The event is sponsored by Irish energy supplierVayu Energy with all proceeds going toward the development of new changing facilities for the club, a state-ofthe-art gym and building and maintaining Scoil’s relationships with inner-city Dublin schools as well as developing Dublin GAA’s potential future stars. “We have an amazing group of club members and supporters who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the club steaming ahead, so it’s great to see so many people getting behind this event to help raise funds for the club. There’s a real sense of excitement building .” said Scoil chairman Declan Hoban. Founded in 1950, Scoil Uí Chonaill focuses on Gaelic football and hurling and boasts two Dublin senior championships among other league and championship titles. The club works closely with north inner-city schools like O’Connell’s School (North Richmond Street); Gaelscoil Colaiste Mhuire (Parnell Square); Gardiner Street National School; St. Columbas National School (North Strand) and St Joseph’s (East Wall). “We’re slightly unusual in that we’re one of the few clubs in the country without a traditional parish – we’re essentially a parish without borders with a very open, diverse and welcoming culture and this is something we’re keen to build on,” says Hoban. “We’ve big ambitions as a club and over the coming years we plan to expand our facilities significantly while building on our strong connection with local schools.”
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Moor’ glory for Crumlin Hat trick hero Greg Moorhouse fires Dublin side to FAI Intermediate Cup in demolition job at the Aviva Stadium, continuing their dominance james hendicott
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CRUMLIN UNITED demolished Letterkenny Rovers in the FAI Intermediate Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (May 14), with Greg Moorhouse the hero as he smashed a hattrick in a 5-0 win. Letterkenny looked outclassed from the start, with Crumlin taking a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes, and the win for United – which sees them retain the trophy – marking a run of eight years in which only Crumlin and county Cork-based side Avondale United have taken home the trophy, sharing victories at four apiece since 2008. United kept things simple up front, playing
off their superior pace and power as they outclassed Letterkenny in attacking prowess, finding space to brush aside the Donegal side with an early battering ram of chances. After a powerful start, United went ahead when James Lee got in behind the Letterkenny defence on the right and squared for Moorehouse to knock in his first as he found space in the Donegal side’s box. Around three minutes later, United – who had already had at least two other notable chances – doubled their lead, with Moorhouse again latching onto a Carl Forsyth through ball to slot past Ruari Kelly and assert control on the tie. Things calmed down a touch as the first half
went on, with pressure rising on Letterkenny as the Donegal side saw off a string of chances that could have afforded the LSL Sunday Senior League title chasers further comfort. Alan McGreal put the game beyond doubt with 55 minutes on the clock, beating a couple of defenders before nudging past Kelly – who had a good game in keeping the margin as close as it was – to give the west Dublin side a 3-0 lead. Letterkenny rolled the dice, making all three substitutions and seeing Christy Connaghan head over their own chance of real note, as he placed a decent opportunity just over the bar. Not content to see out their win, Crumlin went on to add a flourish to the scoreline, with
Dean Hurley scrambling in a fourth before Moorhouse claimed the match ball with a smart near post flick in injury time, with the celebrations already underway. Hot favourites going into the game, Crumlin have nevertheless shown fantastic pedigree in their consistency in the intermediate cup – they smashed Tolka Rovers by a 4-0 margin last year – and maintaining the trophy for a second year running underlines their status as one of the country’s best third-tier sides. Celebrations might be brief, though, as they resume a tight battle in the LSL’s top division, where they trail reigning champions and arch rivals Bluebell United by the narrowest of margins.