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NICOLA Smyth and Claire O’Gorman joined thousands of other people at the Phoenix Park to take part in the seventh annual Darkness into Light fundraiser and awareness-raising event in aid of Pieta House recently.

With more than 80 locations across Ireland and abroad, the pair joined the many participants taking part at the park, walking from the wee hours of early morning into dawn to help raise awareness of charity Pieta House’s work in helping people with suicidal thoughts or self-harm intent, and their families. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

Watermill Drive tops water-lead risk list

Utility working on keith bellew levels in drinking strategy to address LEAD water in Watermill Drive, are 825 micrograms concerns of Raheny Raheny per litre of water, and the area is first on an Irish Water list householders of 20 Dublin areas with the 

highest lead content; the EU legal limit is 10mcg per litre.

Meanwhile, Irish Water stated there is no lead in the public water mains in Raheny following calls from Deputy Terence Flanagan (Renua) for a grant to be introduced

to assist homeowners in removing lead pipes. A utility spokesperson said low concentrations of lead from old plumbing dissolves into the water passing through pipes.

Irish Water is finalising a strategy to replace public

side pipes. But homeowners must replace the private side pipes. In the interim, the utility proposes introducing a chemical to the water to coat pipes and prevent lead entering the water.

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Pre-1915 Initiative aims to rejuvenate heart of old Dublin

New lease of life for city buildings P OL ITICIA NS welcomed the introduction of an initiative to breathe new life into some of Dublin City’s oldest buildings last week.

The Living City initiative was set up to encourage people to r e f u r b i s h p r e -1915 buildings for residential or commercial use by offering a number of financial incentives.

According to Dublin City Council: “The aim of the Living City initiative is to bring life back into the heart of the relevant cities [the historic centres of Dublin, Cork, Galway,

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Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford], by offering tax relief for qualifying expenditure incurred on the refurbishment or conversion of certain buildings where conditions are met.

“The residential element of the Living City initiative provides for an income tax deduction for qualifying expenditure

incurred on the refurbishment or conversion of a building for use as a dwelling over a 10-year period.”

To qualify, buildings must have been constructed before 1915 and be located in a special regeneration area of the city. These include Capel Street, Gardiner Street, Parnell Square, Mountjoy Square, Stoneybatter and Smithfield in the north inner city.

In the south inner city areas covered the Liberties, James’s Street, Clanbrassil Street, Camden Street, Temple Bar, Pearse Street and Pearse

Square.

In the case of commercial use, the initiative provides for capital allowances over a sevenyear period. The amount of tax relief available for the commercial initiative is capped at €200,000 per project.

Catherine Ardagh (FF), Dublin City councillor for K immageCrumlin, has welcomed the commencement of the long delayed Living City Initiative, and said: “It is frustrating that it has taken over two years to come to fruition but I firmly believe that there is now a real opportunity to encourage more families to live in the Liberties area of Dublin.”

Cllr Ardagh added:

Pre-1915 buildings on Gardiner Place, near Parnell Square. Picture: Rodger Richean

“There are a number of potentially exciting projects for our city such as the Iveagh Markets and James’s Street, Thomas Street and Meath/Francis Streets i m p r ove m e n t p l a n s which should be progressed in tandem with the Living City Initiative. The heritage site at

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the Grand Canal Basin, which is part of the area covered by the scheme, should also be a priority. As a complementary measure Dublin City Council should look at a significant reduction in commercial rates in these designated areas to give further impetus to the scheme.”

North inner city Cllr Ciaran Cuffe (GP) said: “This initiative is a good step forward to assist in the refurbishment of older buildings. It is disappointing that streets such as Sherrard Street planning Notice Dublin City Council

I Rachel Cadden am applying to Dublin City Council for permission for retention of alterations to rear boundary wall onto Macken Street, comprising of the provision of a 2.7m wide vehicular entrance with timber gate and separate 0.86 m wide pedestrian entrance with timber gate at 45 Pearse Square, Dublin 2 (a protected structure RPS No 6478) that backs onto Macken Street. The planning ap plica tion m ay b e 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 author-

ity of the application.

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and Mountjoy Street are not included in the north inner city, and that incentives are not available to encourage residential use in Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square in the south inner city.

“I also agree with the Dublin Civic Trust’s concerns where they state that the 210 sq m limit on the property floor area will make it hard to convert large and modestly sized Georgian and particularly 1820s-1840s properties to single residential or family use.”

If you would like more information on the Living City Initiative, you can go to www.dublincity.ie. planning Notice Dublin City Council

I Graham Woodcock wish to apply for Planning permission for a 2 storey extension to the rear of 9 Greenmount Court, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6 and modifications to front elevation to consist addition of one new upstairs window and to raise the front door head height.The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the 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.

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culture

fundraising: €150,000 needed for cancer treatment in the US

Mayor launches city bid

Five-year-old’s journey to health  ian begley

A GIRL aged 10 is now hoping to embark on a life-saving journey to the US after learning that her cancer has returned.

Robyn Smith from Whitehall, Dublin had been in recovery from the life-threatening neuroblastoma since she was four, but recently learned she would have to raise €500,000 to fight the disease all over again.

According to her mother, Bernadette Dornan, Robyn’s cancer has progressed into her spine, ribs, pelvis and jaw. She now urgently needs to travel to Helen DeVos Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to meet the same medical team

who helped save Lily Mae Morrison – the fiveyear-old Irish girl with the same condition.

T he family hopes Robyn will get molecular target treatment at the hospital, which is a unique treatment to halt counter the neuroblastoma. It’s an individual treatment trial and the chances of survival are not yet known.

Robyn will soon begin chemotherapy in Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin, followed by a long journey across the Atlantic if they can manage to raise enough funds for her treatment.

Speaking to the Gazette, Bernadette said she was very grateful for the support her daughter was receiving. They have

already raised €350,000 of the €500,000 needed.

“The support we’ve been receiving has been great so far and we’re really hopeful that we can raise enough money for the treatment.

“We’re trying everything to raise enough money for her and are appealing to the public to donate as soon as possible because we’re in a race against time.”

To help, visit www. idonate.ie/robynslife or text ROBYN to 57802 to donate €2. For more information and ways to help visit Robyn’s Life Facebook page.

Anyone wanting to donate go to http://www. idonate.ie/1011_robyn-s-life.html

Guilt-free cupcakes: Supermarket introduces gluten-free food range pictured is model and health advocate Roz Purcell at the launch of retailer Lidl’s free-the-gluten campaign. The supermarket chain now has a dedicated own-brand range of gluten-free products. To celebrate the roll-out of the new range, comedian Jack Wise was also on hand to urge the public to “free the gluten” to be in with a chance to win hundreds of euros worth of vouchers. The range includes 12 gluten-free products. An estimated 46,000 people in Ireland live with coeliac disease and cannot eat food that contains gluten. Picture: Leon Farrel/Photocall Ireland

Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke recently hosted an event to bid for Dublin as the European Capital of Culture 2020.

The event in the Mansion House on Europe Day, May 9, saw 28 young Dubliners with roots in different EU member states presented their dreams for Dublin2020. Mayor Burke said: “Dubliners are proud Europeans and these young people, who will all be young adults in 2020, are the city’s future...I urge everyone to back Dublin’s bid...and have their voices heard.

Help Dublin make a successful European Capital of Culture bid.” In May, free Cafe Conversations will allow people discuss what matters to them; visit www.dublin2020.ie/ cafe-conversations

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ballyfermot Recruitment bias towards working class suggested homeless: service for men

More gardai needed, say councillors  keith bellew

Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed that 250 Garda recruits will enter Templemore training college between now and September. This is in addition to 300 gardai recruited since September 2014.

This comes as Ballyfermot councillors called for additional gardai and resources to be deployed in the area following two serious incidents in the area.

The first was a gun attack which occurred at 10am on Friday, May 8. According to gardai, three men approached

a house on Oranmore Road at about 10am on Friday, May 8 and a number of shots are alleged to have been fired at a house.

Garda units responded and a man in his mid30s was arrested and a firearm recovered at the scene.

The second incident

Hostel marks 100th year  keith bellew

Some 250 Garda recruits will enter Templemore training college between now and September

occurred the following day on Cherry Orchard Avenue when a house was attacked with a pipe-bomb.

Cllr Daithí Doolan (SF) said Ballyfermot

urgently needed extra gardai to tackle violent crime in the area.

He went on to say that any extra gardai coming out of Templemore should be front-loaded into Ballyfermot, and Minister Fitzgerald should ensure this happened with immediate effect.

Ballyfermot Cllr Vincent Jackson (Ind), who is also chairman of the Joint Policing Committee, fully supported calls for increased garda numbers and vehicles.

He believes there is a need for more young gardai to be recruited f rom working clas s areas, saying they would be more in tune with what is happening on the ground. They would also be better able to establish a relationship with the Ballyfermot community. “ T h e r e a r e n e ve r enough guards, but I genuinely believe there is a need for more gardai on the street.

“We were told at the last policing forum that there are 88 guards available over five shifts.

“If you divide five

into 88 you end up with around 17 guards. That sounds okay but there is only one patrol car and I think therein lies the problem.

“There should be a couple of cars at each station,” he said.

He went on to say that one patrol car was not enough as the district covered by Ballyfermot gardai covered Palmerstown, Chapelizod, and Ballyfermot.

He said a bias towards recruiting gardai from working class areas was also needed.

“I sometimes think the guards are a little bit out of tune with policing methods and they need to develop a different approach.

“I think it would do the force no end of good to recruit young people from working class areas.”

Minister Fitzgerald said: “To date 300 new recruits have entered Garda College. I promised seamless ongoing recruitment and I am happy to confirm the recruitment of a further 250 new Gardaí over the coming months.”

BackLANE Hostel in Christ Church celebrated its centenary on Saturday, May 9 with a mass given

by Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

The hostel has been providing a service to homeless men 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the past 100 years and in that time thousands have passed through its doors.

It is a 60-bed accommodation service for men over 18 referred from the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive’s central placement service.

Backlane Hostel has been managed by charity Depaul since 2002 in partnership with St Vincent De Paul, supporting upwards of 400 men per year.

Kerry Anthony, chief executive of Depaul, said that in the 13 years, since taking over the hostel, they have supported thousands of men experiencing homelessness. planning Notice Dublin City Council

I Jimmy Groome wish to apply for Planning Permission for a ground and first floor extension to the rear and a new attic extension with dormers to front and rear elevations all at 24 Gordon 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 the 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.

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opportunity 83 cruise liners to set sail into Dublin Docklands

Businesses are hoping to cruise through summer  keith bellew kbellew@dublingazette.com

It seems that Dublin City businesses are set for a profitable summer as 83 cruise liners are set to sail into the Dublin Docklands depositing hordes of shoppers.

The cruise season kicked off this week with Dublin Port Company sailing into the history books with the arrival of the 333m long MSC Splendida cruise liner, currently ranked as the 11th longest cruise ship in the world and the longest ship to ever call at

Dublin Port. She is one of 83 cruise calls confirmed for Dublin Port this year, which will see a total of 140,000 passengers arriving to sample the sights of Dublin. The luxury liner will return to Dublin on May 21.

All in all the future for cruise related tourism in Dublin looks bright as Dublin Port Company has also announced that Dublin Port will become the first Irish port to welcome Disney Cruise Line following confirmation that Disney Magic will call to Dublin in May 2016.

The Disney Magic will

make two visits to Dublin Port in May and June 2016 as part of a transatlantic cruise starting in Port Canaveral, Florida and finishing in Dover, England. It will visit Dublin again the following month bringing 2,700 passengers along with 950 cast and crew to the city each time.

Dublin Port Company and Dublin City Council will also jointly host the Cruise Europe Conference in Dublin in 2016.

This is the first time that the event will take place in Dublin, providing a high profile opportunity

The 333m long MSC Splendida cruise liner is the longest ship to ever call at Dublin Port. Picture Conor McCabe Photography

to showcase the city as a leading cruise tourism destination.

Eamonn O’Reilly, chief executive, Dublin Port Company, said 2015 is an extraordinary year for Dublin cruise business which has been built over the past decade.

“We started this year with 82 cruise ships booked to call to Dub-

lin Port with a further 18 ships longer than we normally handle going to anchor in the bay, including the MSC Splendida.

We are delighted that the MSC Splendida has now opted to call into Dublin Port,” he said.

“So great is the attraction for cruise passengers to disembark in the heart of Dublin City, we

were asked by the major cruise lines to see if we could accommodate their largest ships and we are delighted to be able to.”

Chief executive, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Gina Quin said cruise ship tourism is the fastest growing sector in global tourism which presents huge opportunities for Dublin.

“A large cruise ship docking in Dublin can provide a considerable boost for businesses in the city. Cruise visitors not also spend in our shops, restaurants and bars, but the benefits also filter into other parts of the economy, such as taxis, bus operators and tourist attractions,” she said.

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funding Curry and dancing for Nepal As Nepal was hit with yet another massive earthquake this week, Smock Alley Theatre in Temple Bar is holding a night of curry, drinks and dancing on May 24 to raise funds for relief.

The informal dinner is open to 100 guests and is priced at €100 per ticket, with the aim of sending at least €10,000 to Nepal through the charity, Touch Ireland.

A raffle will also be held on the night and punters will be in with a chance to win great prizes including dinner for two and overnight accommodation at Neven Maguire’s acclaimed MacNean House and Bistro in Blacklion, Co Cavan.

Tickets are on sale now at www.eventbrite.ie

central bank HQ to move from city centre to IFSC

Work on Anglo building is getting under way  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

The Central Bank announced last week that work to complete construction of the abandoned Anglo Irish Bank building in the IFSC had begun.

The bank formally appointed Walls Construction Ltd under a €68.7m contract to construct the new building on April 13 and works have started. It is understood that Walls won the contract over five other bidders. The partiallyconstructed building at North Wall Quay was purchased for €7m and work on the new premises will cost around €140m

to complete.

The Central Bank headquarters on Dame Street is expected to be sold and it is estimated that it will fetch €25m.

But the bank is still at an early stage of developing proposals for the Dame Street premises.

A spokesperson for the bank said due regard would be given to the public interest in consultation with Dublin City Council on any future plans for the building.

A council spokesperson, however, said they would not be commenting on any plans for building at this stage.

Dublin City North East Cllr Noeleen Reilly (SF)

said: “The sale [of the Dame Street premises] should be monitored to ensure it represents good value to the State.”

A spokesperson for the Central Bank told The Gazette: “The Central Bank requires a more efficient, effective and modern fit-for-purpose office premises to bring our city centre staff together in one location. It is more efficient and effective to establish new premises that can accommodate all of our city centre staff.

Other options, including investment in our existing properties, are less effective and efficient.”

The new fit-for-purpose building in Dub-

lin’s financial sector will accommodate all Central Bank city centre staff from offices on Dame Street, Harcourt Road and Spencer Dock.

Meanwhile, Cllr Reilly said: “There has been a worrying trend at the Central Bank of outsourcing important services like IT to private contractors that needs to end. I hope this move does not accelerate that process.”

In response, a spokesperson for the Central Bank said: “The Central Bank of Ireland have contracted arrangements with many third party suppliers, as is the case with many State agencies around the country.”

The Central Bank headquarters on Dame Street is expected to fetch about €25m

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raheny Suburb appears 14 times on drinking water risk list

Lead levels exceed EU limits  Keith Bellew

LEAd levels in drinking water in Watermill Drive in Raheny are 825mcg per litre of water – or first on a list of 20 Dublin areas with the highest lead content. Raheny appears no less than 14 times on the list in total.

The EU limit for safe drinking water was cut from 25 microgrammes per litre to 10, in December 2013.

Meanwhile, Irish Water has stated there is no lead in the public water mains in Raheny following calls from Deputy Terence Flanagan (Renua) for a grant to be introduced to assist homeowners with the cost of replacing lead water pipes.

Deputy Flanagan raised concerns about the levels of lead found in drink-

ing water in Dublin Bay North homes.

He said residents of Raheny and Clontarf were concerned about the impact drinking this water could have on their health.

“Many homes still have lead pipes connecting the property to the public water supply and I advise anyone living in a property that was built before the mid-1970s to check their pipes,” he said.

“I have highlighted the need for a grant to be introduced for homeowners, which would at least provide a contribution towards the cost of replacing lead pipes.

“Deficiencies in our water system are currently being addressed and it is vitally important that the lead piping issue is looked at during this

period.”

A spokesperson from Irish Water has said lead in water arises solely from lead plumbing in older buildings, pre 1970s, with lead at low concentrations dissolved by the water passing through the pipe.

This has existed over the life of the buildings but is now an issue because of the 2013 EU limit for safe drinking water.

“The presence of lead pipes will not always cause levels above the limit, but the risk exists.

“Customers can access the joint EPA/HSE guidance on lead in drinking water on the Irish Water website, if they think they have lead and want to know more on its impact and actions to minimise lead levels in the short term,” said the spokesperson.

Deputy Terence Flanagan (Renua): concerned about lead levels in drinking water

Irish Water is in the process of finalising a strategy for lead with the HSE and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). involving a random sampling programme and targeted replacement of public side Irish Water lead service pipes.

But the spokesperson said the lead risk remained unless households replaced private side pipes to kitchen taps.

As this will not happen quickly, the utility is proposing to introduce orthophosphate dosing

at the treatment plant.

“This chemical has been shown to create a coating on the pipe which inhibits the takeup of lead into the water.

“As a result those countries report 90% of samples meet the standard,” said the spokesperson.

MS day

Support coffee morning M ultiple S cl e r o sis Ireland is hosting a Coffee Morning at the MS Care Centre, Bushy Park Road, Dublin 6 from 11am to 13.30pm to mark World MS Day on Wednesday, May 27.

All funds raised will go to services for people with MS in the Southwest Dublin area.

The message being promoted for World MS Day 2015 is: Together We’re Stronger than MS. MS Ireland, the organisation that provides vital services, information and support to the MS community, is urging people in Dublin to text STRONG to 50300 and donate 4 euro or visit www.strongerthanMS. ie for World MS Day 2015.

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gazetteGALLERIES

Tom Burke, chair of The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association, with soldier Jim Burrowe’s daughter Marie Dunne

Sean Connolly, Tom Burke, Margaret Hayes, Necip Eguz, Noel Rock, Dr Ruth Adler and Alan McCarthy. Pictures: Stephen Fleming

exhibitions: diaries, photographs and letters

Gallipoli stories retold at library

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wo exhibitions Fragments: Stories from Gallipoli 1915 and Canakkale: Road to Peace out of War, will be on display in the Dublin Room at Dublin City Library and Archive until Friday, planning Notice May 29. Dr Ruth Dublin Adler, Australian City Council ambassador to IreWe, Samira and Graham Fahy, apply for planning permission at 88 Tritonville Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4 for the following works; Ground Floor extension to rear, First Floor extension to rear with terrace and external stairs down to garden level, Internal alterations.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.

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land, and Mr Necip Eguz, Turkish ambassador to Ireland, in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke (Ind), opened the exhibitions which mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. Relatives of those featured in the exhibition were in attendance at the opening with Tom Burke, chair of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association.

Greg and Lily Young

Myles Smyth

Ronan Brocklesby

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Avril Donnelly and Martina Hilliard

Niamh Daly, Ciara McGuone and Ciara McCormack. Pictures: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Peninsula services: soiree at East point covers all bases

Business and cocktails at state-of-the-art HQ

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eninsula Business Services held a business soiree in its brand new Ireland HQ situated in Block W, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3 recently. The evening also marked 18 years helping Irish employers protect their business and the creation of a number of

jobs which will be announced in the coming weeks. The evening began with a cocktail reception followed by award-winning cuisine, music from Gypsy Reel Rabble and entertainment from illusionist Colm Dawson. Alan Price, managing director of Peninsula Ireland, said:

“In line with our growth strategy, Peninsula continues to thrive and expand in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We are very excited about future developments and would like to thank all our clients and partners for joining us at our soiree and making the evening so enjoyable�

Joseph Rzepkowska and Magdalena Rzepkowski

Alan Price, managing director of Peninsula Ireland; Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services, and Geoff Ford, Lyndsey Smyth, Lynn Carson and Lynsey Carson

group sales director

Anthony Bagshaw, Natalie Day and Peter Done

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UK singer Marcus Collins: “After a long day I like to unwind at home with my partner. I’m watching Revenge at the moment, Game of Thrones and RuPauls Drag Race.”

a day in the life: singer limbers up for his role in big stage show

West is best for Marcus  ian begley

Best known for his appearance in the X-Factor finale in 2011, UK pop singer Marcus Collins is working around the clock in preparation for his role in the stage show West End Men. This week The Gazette caught up with the 26-year-old singer to find what a day in his life is like.

“I normally wake up at about 10.30am but I’m not a morning person by any means. It seems that the more interesting my breakfasts are the better the day is. When I’m in training and really want to be healthy I’d have something like granola with fruit or salmon on brown bread. Often though, when I’m feeling fat I’d just

opt for the full English breakfast.

“I’m not training as much as I should be, but every day I do miniworkouts that take about 30 minutes to complete – 20 minutes jogging and 10 minutes working on my abs.”

Collins, who lives between London and Liverpool, adds that he owns several properties and spends a lot of his time dealing with his tenants and taking care of other business obligations.

“I don’t work normal office hours, but there’s never a time when my phone isn’t off from business.

“I’m always travelling between London and Liverpool, but whenever I get the chance I love to spend time with my friends and family.

“I’m forever cooking for my partner,

who is a professional dancer, and we always try our best to eat together. I also love cooking for other people and prepare all sorts of food for my guests at home regularly.”

Collins said that a lot of preparation has gone into West End Men and is finding the rehearsal process intense but very exciting.

“The West End Men is a collection of music from the best hits that have come out of the West End. We mix all those songs in with some contemporary numbers and rework them using our own unique vocal abilities. The dynamics are great and there is something for everyone.

“After a long day I like to unwind at home with my partner. I’m watch-

ing Revenge at the moment, Game of Thrones and RuPaul’s Drag Race, which I’m obsessed with.

“I’m also reading The Catcher in the Rye which is part of my New Year’s resolution to read more and get through the top 100 books ever written.

“I’m a big night owl and don’t get to bed until after midnight, which has been a habit of mine for years.”

Marcus Collins is in the one-night show The West End Men, coming to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on June 7.

It is a celebration of the leading men of musical theatre as well as some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre history.

ONE thousand years of Irish love will be showcased in a unique production from May 11 to 16 at the New Theatre in Temple Bar. Teanga an Ghra – 1,000 Years of Irish Love is the latest offering from Guthanna Binne Siorai, the theatre company that won acclaim in recent years for its bilingual shows featuring the work of Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney, WB Yeats and Samuel Beckett.

Directed by Tristan Rosenstock, the new show combines Irish poetry, sean-nos singing and instrumental performances, and features some of the best-known exponents of traditional Irish culture.

Cathal Quinn, artistic director of Guthanna Binne Siorai, said: “For this show, we have dipped into the treasure trove of Irish declarations of love down through the centuries.

This production dramatically brings to life the raw emotions at the core of these works. It places ancient songs in a modern context.”

For further information, see www. thenewtheatre.com, or email: everlastingvoicesperformance@gmail. com.

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Vote Yes to extend real equality to all families

THE Irish people who are voting No in the marriage equality referendum need to consider the global impact of this, and the vivid impression of Ireland that this will give all around the world. It will tell married gay people from other parts of Europe and America, for example, that Ireland does not recognise their status equally.

This is the first time in history where Ireland has the opportunity to spread light around the world by showing their support for Irish lesbian and gay citizens. The No side claims to be supportive of Irish lesbian and gay people, but outlines that it is for the children they are promoting a No vote.

Firstly, although it is completely unrelated to the question being posed to the Irish electorate, based on clinical experience across a range of medical disciplines and a review of the academic literature, there is clear evidence that children raised by same-sex couples are at no disadvantage when compared to children raised by heterosexual couples.

The four largest Irish children’s’ charities (Barnardos, the Irish

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Foroige and the Children’s Rights Alliance), the Irish College of General Practitioners, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and the Irish Law Society all advocate a Yes vote.

Secondly, many children are currently being raised by lesbian and gay couples in Ireland. A No vote is a discrimination to these families, telling them that their family is not equal under the eyes of the law.

As an Irish person presently living in England – if a No result in the referendum occurs, this will not just be an insult to the lesbian and gay citizens of Ireland, but an undoubtedly complete and utter embarrassment for Ireland – and for everyone Irish abroad.

As one of my British colleagues recently asked me: “Is gay marriage not legal in Ireland yet?”

I 100% will be ashamed to be Irish if a No result occurs. Telling a small portion of Irish citizens: “You are equal but we will actually just give you separate laws” is not equality.

By voting No, it is telling all the Irish lesbian and gay people to get back in the closet and if they want the opportunity to get mar-

ried, they will have to emigrate to a country that will accept them for who they are, and thus give them equal rights. Alternatively, they will have to pretend to be heterosexual when they know deep down this is a lie, and this will cause pain and regret in their later years.

This referendum result will affect real people, and real peoples’ lives.

This is a once-in-a-generation chance for Ireland to show that it values inclusiveness and diversity.

Listen to the experts – the Irish children’s charities and the doctors, nurses and lawyers. Listen to the minority of Ireland who have laid their personal lives bare on radio, TV and social media over the past few weeks in an attempt to get Ireland to identify with what it is like to be gay in Ireland, and to not have equal rights.

Show some human compassion and understanding for diversity and inclusiveness.

Vote Yes on May 22.

Aidan O’Callaghan, B Pharm O’Callaghan studied at Trinity College Dublin and is a hospital pharmacist working in the UK. He will be coming home to vote on May 22.

Every year, colourful characters help add to the upbeat mood at the annual Citywest Fun Walk in aid of Barretstown’s work with seriously ill children

Step up to help Barretstown The annual Citywest Fun Walk in aid of Barretstown takes place on Friday, May 15 at 1pm at Spar, Citywest.

The route is about 5km long and should take no longer that 40 minutes to complete. The route will begin and finish at Spar in Citywest. This year, Barretstown hopes to have over 600 people, working in the Citywest area and beyond, walking, running or jogging the route to raise vital funds for the charity and camp for children with serious illness.

Dee Ahearn, chief executive of Barretstown, said: “We’re hoping to make this year the biggest fun walk to date and I encourage all staff working in the Citywest area and beyond to join us on May 15.”

Registration costs only €15 and all proceeds go directly to Barretstown.

To register or for more information, see www.citywestfunwalk. org or contact Caroline Dunne at Caroline.

Dunne@Barretstown.org or on 045 864 115.

new group calls for a no vote

THE StandUp4Marriage group launched its no campaign at the Alexander Hotel, Fenian Street on Thursday, May 7.

The event was attended by Senator Jim Walsh (Ind), who spoke in support of the campaign.

He said he was worried that a Yes vote would result in marriage not being taken seriously enough, and that young people might not recognise the importance of it.

According to StandUp4Marriage chairman Barry Jones, the campaign centres on what marriage is, what marriage is not, and the consequences expected from each. It argues that marriage itself is immutable and cannot be changed.

He said: “Same-sex marriage can never be marriage; civil partnerships provide a reasonable solution that best serves the common good, and the Constitution should be left alone and kept free of pretence.”

He said the theme of the campaign is that it’s okay to vote No, and people should not feel guilty about doing so.

all is fair and square at fun family event A FAMILY fair hosted

by CreActive Breakfast and Aris Fairs for children and their parents is taking place in Market Square, Dublin 8, later this month.

Admission is €3 and for each workshop the fee is from €3 to €7. The fair starts at 11am and goes on until the afternoon. Activities lined up include workshops in family dance, fashion and recycling. There will also be a catwalk dance show featuring the work done in the workshops. A host of stalls will be set up with maternity, baby and children’s goods on sale.

The CreActive Breakfast Family Fair will be held on Sunday, May 24, at The Dublin Food Cooperative, 12 Newmarket, Dublin 8.

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FEATURE escape the mayhem: Darragh O’ToolE

Between a Red Rock and a hard place in hit show

 DAirne Black

CURRENTLY starring in TV3’s hottest property, Red Rock, rising star Darragh O’Toole is busy portraying Conor Tyrell, a young man hooked on heroin.

Having broken his leg while on the lethal substance, Conor is still trying to get his fix, unbeknownst to his mother and Garda sergeant Angela, and local taxi driver Tommy.

This week, The Gazette spoke to Darragh about how he escapes the mayhem of playing such a heavy-going role and juggling a filming schedule.

Originally from Tullamore in Offaly, Darragh moved up to Dublin when Red Rock started, but goes home most weekends to catch up with family and friends.

Unlike his Red Rock alter ego, O’Toole is a fit-

ness fan, regularly working out at his local gym here in Dublin.

O’Toole revealed he’d happily like to play a friendly game of soccer against members from the Carrigstown-based soap, Fair City.

If acting hadn’t worked out, it seems O’Toole could have given Rory McIlroy some competition, speaking about his keen interest in golf. He said: “I was junior captain in Tullamore in 2010 and play a five off handicap.”

Still getting used to life in the capital, he enjoys taking a wander around the city and seeing what’s on. With a wide circle of friends both in Dublin and at a home, he enjoys heading out and about.

An avid Manchester United supporter, O’Toole tries to catch the games when he can, as well as fitting in a bit of FIFA to really chill out.

Despite being busy with Red Rock, he has also found time for some other projects, and it is clear that acting is something that he enjoys, and doesn’t consider work.

“I’m doing a short film with Sean Doyle and Amelia Stewart; it’s written by Emmet Kirwan and directed by Nicky Gogan at Still Films.

“Then I’m going to be in a feature film directed

by Ger Walsh. It’s his second feature film, called South, and it’ll be shot in Dublin, Cork and Sligo.”

With previous roles including Moone Boy, Toy Soldiers and a Sinead O’Connor video, and a busy summer ahead, O’Toole will no doubt be hitting the golf course or perhaps the soccer pitch to truly escape the mayhem.

Red Rock airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 8.30pm on TV3.

Red Rock actor Darragh O’Toole divides his time between Dublin and Tullamore

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Scotland says thank you for help in Buckley inquiry  ian begley

The senior investigating officer in charge of the investigation into Karen Buckley’s murder has written an open letter thanking the Irish people for their help during the investigation.

Over the past couple of weeks, Police Scotland have stated that they received a high number of letters and emails from members of the public in both countries, expressing their appreciation for

the work carried out in the Karen Buckley investigation.

Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr of Police Scotland thanked people for their support as he and his team investigate the murder of the 24-year-old Cork woman, who was buried recently.

T he letter reads: “Throughout our investigation into the death of Karen Buckley in Glasgow in April 2015 we received and continue

to receive messages of appreciation from people in Ireland.

“I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for taking the time to contact us and for their thanks and continued support.

“It is very much appreciated by myself and the dedicated team of officers who are involved in the investigation.”

A 21-year-old man has since been charged with Ms Buckley’s murder.

Helping to launch the upcoming ninth annual Bloom festival. Picture: Robbie Reynolds Photography

Ninth year: gardening and food again to the fore

Blooming great idea certainly catches on  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

LAST week Bord Bia launched its ninth Bloom festival – the gardening and food family event – due to take place in the Phoenix Park from May 28 to June 1.

This year’s special themes see a mixture of Peter Pan, stiletto heels, WB Yeats and home brewing all coming together to inspire this year’s Bloom show gardens.

Bloom 2015 will once again be a five-day event packed full of gardening inspiration, gastronomic delights and family entertainment.

Now in its ninth year, the Bord Bia festival in the Phoenix Park attracts great crowds each year, with more than 106,000 people attending last year.

Bord Bia Bloom show manager Gary Graham

told The Gazette: “We’re flying with the preparations. As long as the rain holds off, we’ll be fine.

The big gardens have started and then the 13 medium gardens will be started next.

“It’s really busy here on site with all the contractors working. It’s great to see it all coming together; after a whole year of organising and working, the fruits of that labour are happening.

“There will be a presidential opening as President Higgins is our patron. I’d encourage everyone to come along, no matter what the weather, as we’ve around five acres under cover, with the biggest marquee in Ireland where there are lots of restaurants,” he said.

This year, the 25 Bloom show garden designers have teamed up with organisations such as Pieta House, The Ronald

McDonald House, Goal, The Atlantic Youth Trust, ITB Blanchardstown and Fingal County Council to create gardens with powerful messages on social and cultural issues.

Also included this year is a garden entitled, Yeats’s Secret Garden in Sligo.

This unique garden is part of the 2015 celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of WB Yeats, and is based on his wellknown poem, The Lake Isle of Innisfree.

A new feature at this year’s festival will be Bloom in Transition (BIT), through which transition year students get to showcase their creativity with projects and installations around themes such as agriculture, food science, horticulture, environment and more.

The festival also offers something cerebral with a marquee entitled, The

Banter at Bloom. Here, discussions and talks will be held on issues such as food and sustainability.

For visitors who prefer to sample the fruits of the land, the Quality Kitchen stage offers a number of cooker y demonstrations throughout each day with Ireland’s top chefs, including Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio, Rory O’Connell, The Lazy Chef Simon Lamont, David and Stephen Flynn (The Happy Pear) and Fiona Uyema, to name but a few.

There will also be daily competitions in the Quality Kitchen, with visitors encouraged to drop by from 10.30am every day for the first demonstration, and to be in with a chance to win some tasty prizes.

For further information on the Bord Bia Bloom Show, see www. bloominthepark.com.

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Workshop at DCU on family business DUBLIN City University’s Centre for Family Business is inviting family business members to attend its Dublin workshop on May 19 at the William Fry offices from 8am to 11am.

These interactive workshops, entitled “Professionalisation of the Family Business – What it is and why it matters?”, will be facilitated by leading family business academic and founding director of the Australian Centre for Family Business, Professor Ken Moores.

A veteran family business chairman and nonexecutive director of a fourth-generation family business, Professor

Moores will speak about structuring the family business and the importance of professionalisation.

Local Dublin businessman, Ray Reihill of the Tedcastles Group, will also give a talk on his experience of professionalising and succession.

All workshops will encourage attendees’ involvement and groups will work together to find solutions for common business challenges.

For further information, or to register for the event, see www.dcu.ie/ centre-for-family-business/news-and-events/ events/family_business_ roadshow.shtml.

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R&D: hot water a key factor to ‘Exyrgen Drive’

Dublin firm awarded €2.48m to develop new engine type DUBLIN SME Exergyn Ltd has been awarded €2.48m by Horizon 2020 – the EU’s research and innovation funding programme – to help develop an engine that runs on hot water.

The funding will go towards further developing its technology (called Exyrgen Drive) and bringing it to full commercial production.

The company will also be using the grant to conduct industrial trials, to become manufacturingready, and to prepare the company and the market for full commercialisation

of the Exergyn Drive in 2017.

Alan Healy, Exergyn chief executive, said: “Exergyn is delighted and honoured to have been selected for the SME Instrument [funding].

“This funding is crucial to our ability to move our technology forward and commercialise it, so the whole world can begin to make use of the vast amounts of low-grade waste heat produced each year.

“I would recommend other SMEs – if they have confirmed that their business/project is the kind that fits the Horizon 2020 mould – to apply.

“Ireland has an active start-up/early-stage company community and the EU funding is well known to people in this community.

“We have developed an engine that runs on hot water. It will enable, for the first time, electricity to be generated from waste hot water, less than 100C, in a commercially viable manner, ie inexpensively.

“If fully deployed worldwide, our first product could reduce world carbon emissions by about 2%. Industrial customers form our target market,” he said.

He went on to say that the use of hot water for energy could increase industrial efficiency as hot water is a waste product in many industries, citing industrial power plants which are currently dumping huge volumes of hot water as a necessary by-product of their process.

Healy said: “They are therefore making no use of the waste heat, and in many cases, expending power to cool the hot

Alan Healy, Exergyn chief executive: “We have developed an engine that runs on hot water. It will enable electricity to be generated from waste hot water.”

water before dumping it.”

EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moe-

das said Horizon 2020 was helping many highpotential SMEs to develop their ground-breaking innovative ideas for prod-

ucts, services or processes and to grow and expand their activities into other countries, in Europe and beyond.

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Music fans are sure to come running to Temple Bar for the upcoming Down With Jazz festival, where the Dublin City Jazz Orchestra (above) are just one of many great acts

back to the 1930s: the down with Jazz festival in the heart of temple bar

Pssst … Time for an illicit hooley  keith bellew

An illicit hooley will take place in the heart of Temple Bar on May 30 – 31, with a line-up of shameless jazzy grooves and lascivious foreign rhythms, defying the morals of 1930s Ireland.

The Down With Jazz festival is an annual city-centre celebration of musical rebellion, with jazz, experimental and world music acts over two nights in Meeting House Square.

The festival is a tongue-in-cheek nod to 1930s Ireland when jazz and “foreign” music were seen by many as a force of corruption, and a repressive “anti-jazz” campaign pushed to ban jazz from the dance halls and airwaves of Ireland.

Speaking to The Gazette, festival director Kenneth Killeen said Down With Jazz is really a testament to how far Ireland has come musically, socially and culturally. He said they were trying to showcase the music of the day and juxtapose it against a backdrop of the moralistic standards of 1930s Ireland, which were insular to the point of xenophobic.

“There was very much a fear, particularly from nationalists at the time, that this foreign music was corrupting the morals of young Irish men and women.

We’re presenting music that’s happening today against that backdrop,” he said.

The festival will see 10 home-grown jazz and world music bands perform-

ing over two days with five shows per night.

Killeen said that the line-up is broadly reflective of what’s happening in the scene in Ireland today and is a domestic showcase of some really high quality music.

“We have Louis Stewart playing with a really good quintet. Louis would be one of the first exports from the country in terms of jazz music. Then we have Isotope, which is a band that has been running in various different guises since the late 70s, they’re representing the old school approach to the idiom. We will close on Sunday night with the Dublin City Jazz Orchestra which is a big band.

It is a very contemporary twist on the big band sound,” he said.

He said that there are lots of other different things mixed in with the standard jazz including various dynamic fusions.

“You have a band like Tongue Bundle who are a Frank Zappa meets Miles Davis type of band. Then we have Mixtapes From the Underground who are going to headline on Saturday night.

That’s a project led by the drummer Dennis Cassidy who has studied jazz for a number of years, but he has a real hip-hop / funk background,” he said.

There is something for everybody at the festival, says Killeen, with a mix of the progressive music of today and the more traditional style.

For more information on Down With Jazz, see www.downwithjazz.ie.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Dani, a oneyear-old Collie cross.

Dani is only a young girl but she is very worried by handling. Due to this, she would need an experienced dog-owning home who understand she will need time to settle in and help teach her that the world is not so scary. Dani is super clever and will enjoy training games with her new family. An adult only home is needed for this girl.

If you think you could give this playful lady a loving home, please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie.

You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook. com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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Tips to help make your long-haul comfortable  SUZANNE SHEEHY

I OFTEN hear the expression, “It’s a small world!” – but not when you have a long-haul flight, spending up to 12 hours or more in the air.

Getting to your dream destination isn’t always fun. Following on from my trip to New Zealand, I have refined my survival techniques – so here they are.

My essential onboard toiletry kit would be a toothbrush, baby wipes, moisturiser and hand sanitiser, deodorant (travel size) and spare clothing. Freshen up every few hours; you’ll be amazed how you’ll feel after.

Carry-on food Airplane food has little nutritional value, so in my carry-on bag I had some dried fruit and nuts as they are both portable and delicious. To keep hydrated during the flight, I always travel with a refillable water bottle, and drink herbal tea such as camomile. I bought Melissa Dream tea, which helps to calm your mind and body.

Lastly, choosing a seat is a matter of personal choice. For greater comfort, I booked my seat at the time of booking my tickets. I chose a window seat with the wall to rest my weary head on.

Happy travels!

Already world-famous for spectacular scenery, New Zealand is now also celebrated as the playground of Hobbits, given the country’s vital role in the Lord of the Rings films. However, away from its stunning landscape, its cities – such as Auckland, right – offer modern, cosmopolitan hubs.

NEW ZEALAND: STUNNING SCENERY RIDES ALONG ON A CYCLING JOURNEY

On the road to adventure  SUZANNE SHEEHY

ITWAS the biggest adventure of my life – just over a fortnight in New Zealand, where the people dubbed the Kiwis are friendly and down-to-earth.

It was the perfect place for a solo traveller – there’s nothing like the freedom of exploring a new place on your own terms.

Going alone meant I had to make more effort to meet new people and trust my instincts. My itinerary was flexible – last-minute changes were possible.

And I can only say if there’s ever a country you want to see but have no one to go with, just go solo.

You’ll learn so much about yourself and others and return with

fond memories and new friendships.

So, however you travel, you can choose to see New Zealand’s North or South Islands. Most travellers flock to the latter, famous for its glaciers and spectacular Southern Alps.

But don’t underestimate the North Island – it too is magnificent.

I chose a unique way to experience this stunning terrain – by bike.

A favourite quote from author Ernest Hemingway sums up my trip: “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.

“Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such

accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.”

I was one of 80 competitors who flew into New Zealand to join 220 Kiwi riders at the starting line on April 11 for

Island to Wellington.

The event was about celebrating the country’s great rides, encouraging cyclists to give it a go, and promoting NewZealand’s biking opportunities.

Competitive but social, the tour was spread

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the North Island stage of the Tour Of New Zealand cycle.

I was offered two direction options – from the top of the North Island to Wellington, or from the bottom of the South

over seven days, covering 700kms of gruelling climbs and fascinating road trails.

The first three days we spent travelling through Northland, famous for its native forests, as we

stopped at Tane Mahuta – a giant 2,300-year-old kauri tree, probably the largest tree I’ll ever lay eyes on.

The route, through the centre of the North Island, comprised one amazing day after another including a stop at the iconic Chateau Hotel with Mt Ruapheu towering behind it.

Some rides started flat and neutral but later turned into rollercoasters. Every day was different and while I struggled on some, finding it hard to latch onto passing peletons, I had a great big grin on my face crossing the finish line each day.

The views en route were awesome.

The faster team members were always there to cheer me and fellow riders in on the final laps.

The camaraderie among cyclists made it easier each morning to leap bike-wards and feel fully charged up.

As days passed, my strength rose. But undoubtedly the trip’s highlight was the people I shared it with, from the bike mechanic to the crew and riders.

One day, I cycled more than four hours with a 72-year-old. He refused to allow his age to stop him from being physically active and achieving his goals.

The Tour Of New Zealand shows that by bringing together people around a shared interest, age and background dissolve into a very enjoyable event with great spirit.

Tour Of New Zealand also had a charitable focus, with many riders

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Geronimooo ... Suzanne Sheehy takes a leap of faith with a bungee jump 134m above the Nevis River Whether cycling or otherwise journeying across New Zealand, the Suzanne Sheehy (centre) with fellow cyclists along the route

scenery can often feel like Ireland

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences await NEW Zealand is a fantastic place to visit, whether with a group or on your own.

Getting around, you can fly by Jetstar (a lowcost airline) between Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington. I flew from Wellington to Queenstown (price NZ$199/€131).

It is here where adventure awaits you.

My chosen adrenalinerush activity was the Nevis Bungee Jump, from 134m above the Nevis River. Costing €181, it was a once-in-alifetime experience.

Chateau Tongariro in Tongariro National Park

Head up, up and away by gondola to the top of the peak overlooking Queenstown, and a great look at the rolling landscape around the historic town

TheEssentials Suzanne Sheehy (centre) with fellow cyclists, including Tour Of New Zealand director Peter Yarrell (far right)

working to raise a total of $250,000 for chosen charities, including The Heart Foundation, St John, Tear Fund, Akina Trust (bikes in schools), and Unicorn Foundation (a trust set up by John Keys cardiologist Malcolm Legget for cancer research).

This third tour was made possible by the commitment, organisation and dedication of

event director Peter Yarrell and secretary Coral MacDonald and his teams of volunteers.

Plans for 2017 Plans for 2017 are aready under way – mark April 22-29, 2017 in your diary for this truly amazing event. For further information on this exciting event, see www.tourofnewzealand.co.nz.

Believe me, New Zealand is not that far away.

Some careful planning, a few sacrifices and a lot of saving can make the trip possible. You don’t have to wait till you’ve retired!

But take it from me, don’t forget the padded shorts – I could not have made it without their unstinting support!

And remember, wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Traveling to New Zealand Flights to New Zealand from Ireland depart from major cities. The duration of the flight to New Zealand is about 25, hours and common stopovers include Dubai, Kuala Lampur, Melbourne, Sydney or San Francisco. I booked flights with Trailfinders, and found it helpful in planning a flight itinerary.

My return flight cost about €1,000, but this varies according to season and demand. For further information, see www. trailfinders.ie.

Food and drink You will not lack places to eat. I spent a few days in Auckland at the end of my trip and was surprised at the variety of food and drink options, from authentic Thai to Japanese cuisine. Take in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, where restaurants and trendy bars dot the waterfront.

Accommodation New Zealand has good accommodation which can suit most pockets. Visit TripAdvisor for up-to-date news and reviews by fellow travellers. Also see www.newzealand. com, which is useful for accommodation and things to do.

Next up was the white water rafting (above) on the Grade 3-5 Shotover River. Undertaken with a very organised crew, the views were spectacular (and not forgetting the bus trip along a cliff edge to get there – yikes!) This cost NZ$209 (€138), but if you book several activities agents occasionally give you extra value on your booking.

For a rest day, I took a trip out to Milford Sounds, in the Fiordland National Park, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most scenic areas.

Although there was heavy rain and poor visibility, (above) it was definitely worth the trip. The rain meant spectacular waterfalls along most of the route; a highlight was seeing the fur seals.

My Real Journeys tour included stops to take pictures. I chose the coach/cruise/fly package; however, due to bad weather, I returned by coach, and a full refund was given for the fly section of this package.

I would suggest visiting Milford Sound, come rain or shine.

Queenstown is also well known for its tracks and trails which suit all fitness abilities and time frames. I recommend taking the gondola to the peak summit above the city (NZ$32), or hiking up, which took me 45 minutes, to take in breathtaking views.

Accommodation is plentiful, ranging from backpackers’ hostels to apartments, B&Bs and hotels. I used TripAdvisor as my source of reviews and referrals.

Make Queenstown an essential part of your New Zealand itinerary; although costly, it will not disappoint.

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Theatre Love/Hate’s Peter Coonan, who stars in Before Monsters Were Made at the Project

Seeing how monsters can rise in idle rumours  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

IF YOU missed the first few performances of Before Monsters Were Made, a play by Ross Dungan and featuring Love/ Hate’s Peter Coonan, you are still in with a chance to see it as it continues its run at Project Arts Centre until May 16.

So far, the new thriller has been going down a storm with audiences. It tells the tale of David, a man struggling to hold his marriage together in a small town that has been rocked by the untimely death of a local girl.

Rumours As details are uncovered, rumours and talk take hold of the town, and it starts to force David to revisit old memories.

The play is set in 1960s rural Ireland, and focuses on how suspicion and old stories can spread like a virus, causing untold damage.

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interview: dermot bolger at his best

Nothing like getting tangled up in novels  Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

When The Gazette spoke to writer Dermot Bolger last week, he was getting ready to go back to his old school in Finglas to talk to students about his teen novel, New Town Soul, currently on this year’s Leaving Certificate.

Bolger is famous for his mercurial talent in many literary genres from teen literature to poetry, drama and novels. He told The Gazette of the challenges involved in some of these genres.

“They all have different challenges but firstly, I’m just a storyteller and love to tell stories. It’s a huge privilege when people hear your stories.

You write in the medium which presents itself to you…The most challenging [literary genre] is actually the novel. When you start a novel, you’ve no idea if you will finish it and you’re trying to create a narrative, as I tried to do with Tanglewood and know it’s going to be two, three or four years before it’s finished.”

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Bolger met a ver y tricky problem with his latest novel Tanglewood as he began writing it 10 years ago during the height of the Celtic Tiger but by the time he was finishing it, the property bubble had burst.

“One of the huge problems for me was that the world in which it was written, disappeared overnight. For years I couldn’t finish the book because I said people wouldn’t build

that house now because property has collapsed.

“It was like writing a novel in the summer of 1913, which was an absolutely gorgeous summer and people were going about their lives with no cognisance of the fact that the whole world around them was going to be totally changed by the war in a year’s time.”

To navigate around this problem, Bolger decided to finish the book as intended by leaving it set in 2007.

He said: “The book is really about marriage and relationships and I don’t need to go into the whole collapse of the economy. The reader, once they see that date, will know what the character doesn’t know, the reader will know what’s going to happen. So I don’t need to tell that story; that’s implicit.”

Bolger said the Celtic Tiger and its fall-out damaged several generations including the present crop of young emigres “who grew up thinking that they were the culmination of 700

Writer Dermot Bolger whose works span literary genres from teen literature to poetry, drama and novels

years of history and were the chosen generation who would simply walk into jobs in their own country. Now I’ve nephews and nieces who’ve emigrated and I don’t know where my own sons will wind up.”

Old school

Bolger frequently goes back to his old school Beneavin De La Salle College, and last week was due to speak to Leaving Certificate exam students about New Town Soul.

“It’s important to go out to schools because when I was in school I didn’t think I could possibly make a living by doing this.

“I became the world’s worst library assistant and worked in factories.

I had no notion I could make a living from my dreams.

“So, I think it’s impor-

Tanglewood explores the lives of a cohort of suburban Dubliners

tant to go into schools, prisons and various places and say you need to cherish your dream and see where it brings you.”

Dermot Bolger’s latest novel, Tanglewood, is available at the end of May for €13.99 and is published by New Island Books.

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Clarendon Street, D2 A popular eatery away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Grafton Street, YO! Sushi has been delighting

diners with its top

Japanese fare for a long time, and has a new menu to further please its foodie fans. Pictures: Paul Sherwood

The Picky Eater

SET close to Grafton St, YO! Sushi has been a perennial on the restaurant scene in Dublin, and it’s a great place to pop in for a quick bite.

I used to be a massive sushi fan – in my late 20s I made it my business to dine out on the stuff at least once a week. But it sort of lost its appeal; I think I overdid it once or twice and haven’t really craved sushi in a long time.

So, when I heard YO! Sushi was launching a new menu recently, I thought this is the perfect opportunity to see if I can rekindle my love for the Japanese dish.

The new menu includes old favourites such as chicken yakitori, as well as new additions including popcorn shrimp tempura, beef tsukune, salmon and yuzu salsa tataki, chocolate dorayaki and banana and chocolate harumaki.

Devised by group executive chef Mike Lewis, the new YO! Sushi menu brings together f lavours of amazing street food in Tokyo, along with lots of great regional dishes.

For those of you who don’t know the brief with YO! Sushi, there is a conveyor belt with lots of small plates containing everything from norimaki to sashimi to wasabi peas.

Remembering It’s a bit like The Generation Game, but instead of remembering everything you see, you eat everything you see!

Sit in the booths or on high stools and pick your dinner up as it passes.

I brought my twoyear-old along and he almost hyperventilated with the excitement.

Granted, he didn’t go in much for the sushi, but he did like the fruit plates, the miso soup

and the rice, as well as all the chocolate treats they have on there too.

For those of you who find this a bit too harebrained, you can order hot dishes from the menu, too, but that just takes away from the experience, in my opinion; although we did mix it up a little and selected from both.

This is a great place to bring kids as they get to eat with their eyes as well as their mouths, and small plates make it easy to eat fast and run.

We did so, as our darling son, who had behaved impeccably up to this point, decided the conveyor belt would be a great place to send his toy cars and trucks for a little ride.

Now that’s something the other diners certainly didn’t expect to pick up in a sushi bar.

For further information, see go to www. yosushi.com.

THIS week, we have a delicious recipe for marinated lamb, courtesy of Bauknecht ovens. To accompany the lamb, we recommend serving fresh quinoa, tomato and cucumber salad with ciabatta croutons.

Lamb and marinade ingredients 2kg butterflied leg of lamb Juice of 4 oranges Large pinch of saffron 3 x star aniseeds 1 x dessert spoon of honey ½ vanilla pod (split) 1 tbsp. of coriander seeds Preparation • To marinade, squeeze the juice of 4 oranges into a small pot, then add in all remaining ingredients, bring to boil and then leave to cool.

• For the lamb, butterfly cut the leg of lamb (or ask your butcher to do it).

• Massage the marinade into the lamb and leave for at least three hours (or overnight for best results).

• Turn your Bauknecht oven to turbo grill – medium setting 4.

• Cook for 25 mins for medium-rare, or for 35 minsplus for medium to well-done.

• Leave to rest for two mins in a warm place, then carve and serve.

Quinoa, tomato and cucumber salad with ciabatta croutons ingredients 250g of cherry tomatoes 1 x cucumber 100g of quinoa Juice of 2 lemons ½ clove of garlic 4 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil 1 loaf of ciabatta

A feast for the eyes as much as the stomach, Yo! Sushi’s colourful conveyor belt of food will satisfy both senses

Conclusion

MUCH like its visually pleasing conveyor belt of food, you should give YO! Sushi a whirl (at Clarendon Street, Dublin 2; tel 01 672 8950). Its well-thought out menu features a wide range of Japanese staples, as well as more accessible selections, too.

Preparation • For the ciabatta croutons, cut ciabatta into cubes and mix with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

• Place on oven tray in warm oven at 125°C Forced Air Cooking, and cook for 30 mins (until crispy).

• For the quinoa salad, bring a large pot of water to the boil, then add quinoa and boil for 15-20 mins.

• Drain and refresh in cold water, then quarter the cherry tomatoes.

• Half, peel and deseed the cucumber, then chop finely.

• For the vinaigrette, finely chop half clove of garlic, then add to lemon juice and 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil. Finally, mix, season and serve to taste.

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AVENGERS: ultron Not totally Marvel-ous

MARVEL builds on its smash-hit Avengers franchise for the biggest film yet, with Age of Ultron (Cert 12A, 142 mins) rounding up the gang (Captain America, Hulk, Thor – you all know who by now) and adding new characters to the mix, all in the name of battling Ultron.

But their battle against this latest nemesis and his legions of robot goons add little that is new to the mix.

child 44

A chilling Soviet tale THERE’S something extrarotten afoot in Soviet-era Russia in Child 44 (Cert 16, 110 mins), with a series of child murders pointing at a cover-up at the highest levels. Investigator Tom Hardy follows the ever murkier trail, but the threat of danger grows stronger, the closer he gets to the truth ... It’s a decent role for Hardy, with Gary Oldman delivering reliable support.

fast & furious 7 Still vroom to improve

YES, technically, Fast & Furious 7 (Cert 12A, 140 mins) does come with a plot – something to do with terrorism, vengeance, family life – but in reality it’s just the latest in the highly-popular, incredibly dumb franchise. Expensive cars get driven very fast and furiously indeed, as ludicrous sequences ramp up the excitement and highamp silliness. Park your brains at home for this one.

The discovery of unsettling old footage from many years ago plunges Dublin film archivist David (Rupert Evans) into an unsettling and increasingly disturbing reality

the canal: despite some flaws, this is a solid and interesting film

Irish horror makes a splash A GOOD horror movie is a rare thing – for every Babadook, there’s a host of terrible films.

Just glance through the IMDB scores of what the genre has offered in the past few years and you’ll see the most constant element is a mediocre rating.

Audiences flock to the cinema in the hopes of titillating a primal rush of fear, but too often leave disappointed.

The power of that fundamental captivation we have with the supernatural is highlighted in the opening scene of The Canal, which sees film archivist David (Rupert Evans) addressing the camera, which pivots to reveal a cinema audience of unruly school kids, evidently on a class trip.

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A shout of “W ho wants to see some ghosts?” quells the c l a m o u r, a s D av i d continues to explain that all the people in the archive footage the group are about to watch are long dead – cue groans of frustration from the kids. It’s a strong, self-aware and promising start to a particularly nightmarish journey.

Shot in Dublin, Irish director and writer Ivan Kavanagh’s disturbing ghost story focuses around the central

character of David.

Things are looking rosy for him and his pregnant wife Alice (Hannah Hoekstra) as we see them settle into their Georgian house by the canal.

F a s t f o r w a r d f i ve years, and we see some obvious changes – their son Billy is well established in their home, and more importantly some cracks are beginning to show in their relationship.

David seems to be quite familiar with a female colleague, and at the same time is jealous of the attention that Alice gets at work.

Accompanying her on a work night out, he surveys her body language when speaking with clients and suspects that she is having an affair.

Things take a significant turn for the worse when, in the course of work, David watches some archive crime scene footage and finds out that a century earlier a violent murder took place on Black Street, in the very house where David and his family are now living.

After watching the footage, something shifts in David’s world – he starts to see movement in the shadows, have strange dreams, and become increasingly hostile and suspicious of his wife.

It is the otherworldly sequences that really set The Canal apar t from its peers. Lulled into familiar territory of marital disturbances, it is a shock for the viewer to enter the twisted

dreamscape of David, where he is haunted by the figure from the video.

There are some golden moments here that are reminiscent of Don Cascarelli’s Phantasm series, where the mundane and the supernatural worlds meet in a feverish, murky, and electrifying meld.

The bulk of the film oscillates between these peaks of intense, engaging, and effective horror and the banalities of David’s life as he tries to understand what is happening to him – it’s the latter where the film at points falls a little flat, with some heavy-handed dialogue and an overreliance on jump-cut editing dispelling some of the tension built up in the creepier

scenes.

Like a smorgasbord of horror, The Canal seems to have a little bit of ever ything. In the wonderfully inventive dream sequences, there is a throwback to a distinctly 80s-kind of ethereal horror.

We’ve an abundant helping of gore and jump-scares, but also a touch of psychological depth as the story can be read – albeit with a little effort – as an exposition of fear around birth.

T he problem with incorporating such a variety of styles is that it never feels like it masters one, but overall The Canal is a solid helping of creative and effective home-grown horror.

Verdict: 6/10

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SPORT Top swim award for Dub stars

FastSport

top athlete: portmarnock club member wins big at annual event

o’donoghue and good win Belgan title:

TEmpleogue native Shane O’Donoghue and Shankill’s Kyle Good helped Antwerp-based Dragons to the Belgian Hockey League title last weekend in stunning fashion.

One of Europe’s top three leagues, the Irish pair were both on the score sheet in an incredible final victory over Royal Leopold, running up a 10-0 aggregate victory in the two-legged final.

Both scored in Saturday’s 4-0 win before Good finished off the rout on Sunday with his side’s sixth goal.

It completed a memorable season for the pair following their summer switch from UCD and Monkstown, respectively.

They finished the regular season in fourth place but managed to get the better of tabletoppers KHC Leuven in the semi-finals.

O’Donoghue linked up with the Irish national team a day after the league win in Germany to play in a series of challenge matches.

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FIONA Doyle was last night named High Performance Athlete of the Year at the Swim Ireland Annual Awards in the Citywest Hotel, Saggart.

Doyle, a previous Gazette Sports Star of the Month and Portmarnock club member, had an outstanding year in 2014 and won the award based on her performances, in particular her 50m breast-

Bert O’Brien with Sarah Keane

stroke final at the European Championships in Berlin.

Doyle has already shown her desire to secure a place at the Rio 2016 Olympics in 2015 with a number of new Irish records and will target qualification for Rio 2016 at the World University Games and World Championships this summer.

A total of 12 awards, which celebrate and honour the fantastic work and outstanding accomplishments of Swim Ireland’s athletes, coaches and volunteers, were handed out on the night.

Among them was Bert O’Brien, from Sandycove SWPC, who was awarded the Water Polo

Rachel Lee, left, is presented with the Open Water Swimmer award by Sarah Keane

Outstanding Achievement Award for his involvement with the sport which spans over 40 years.

Malahide’s Rachael Lee was winner of the Open Water Swimmer of the Year award. She won the 2014 Liffey Swim as well as the 10K National Open Water Swim at Lough Dan. T here was a huge cheer as Brian Sweeney collected the Club C o a c h o f t h e Ye a r Award; a huge number of members of his Templeogue Club attended to celebrate the occasion.

Club swimmer of the year went to Tallaght’s Antoinette Neamt for her outstanding perf o r m a n c e s i n 2 014

which included a number of Irish junior records.

Ten junior international athletes were also honoured on the night, they represented Ireland at European junior championships in swimming and diving and at the World Youth Olympics.

Over 20 volunteers were honoured with awards for their services and involvement in the aquatics over the past 20 years.

The final part of the evening saw two inductions into the Swim Ireland Hall of Fame. Anne Cummins presented the first in a touching tribute to her sister Marian Fenton and the second was presented by past

president Wally Clarke to Norman Green who had huge involvement in swimming in the 1970s and 1980s.

Speaking after the event, Swim Ireland’s chief executive Sarah Keane said: “We are delighted each year to be able to celebrate the great accomplishments of our athletes and coaches and to recognise our volunteers for the hard work that they do, that sometimes goes unnoticed.

“The awards night gives us the opportunity to celebrate and remember the hard work that ever yone puts into our sports; swimming, water polo, open water, diving and masters swimming.”

Aughney lays out 2015 Dublin marathon route  sport@dublingazette.com

Maria McCambridge on her way to finishing second in the women’s 2014 SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon

DUBLIN marathon race director Jim Aughney confirmed the route for this year’s race this week at the Mansion House with the event set for Monday, October 26.

Over 19,000 people took part in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Race Series last year, and over 14,600 runners, joggers and walkers entered the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon.

The 2015 marathon route will follow the same course as the previous marathon in 2014 where changes had to be made

due to the Luas works in Dublin City Centre.

The route will start on Fitzwilliam Square and end at Merrion Square as per recent years, but it will run along St. Stephen’s Green towards Meath Street, Lord Edward Street and Parliament Street, taking in City Hall and Dublin Castle – two well-known Dublin landmarks – before entering the quays and moving towards the Phoenix Park.

Last year’s race finish from Mount Street Lower towards Merrion Square proved a success

with the runners and spectators so it remains the same for 2015.

Last year, Kenyan Eluid Too was a surprise winner of the overall title with a time of 2.14.47 while defending champion Maria McCambridge lost out by four seconds to EstherWanjiru Macharia of Kenya who crossed the line in a great time of 2.34.15.

“As the leading marathon in Ireland, we are continuing to improve the standard of marathon running in this country while also increasing participation rates.

“This year, the SSE Airtricity

Dublin Marathon is one of two major events announced as part of the new initiative to attract members of the diaspora to participate, with numerous networking events being organised in the lead up to our races,” said Aughney.

The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon was also announced as the winner of the best international event at the Running Awards in London last month where they were up against tough competition from the Boston Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon.

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Christie’s mission to Box and Burn in LA Lucan BC’s Kerrie Christie is aiming to become one of the world’s top female boxing coaches; she tells JAMES HENDICOTT of her move to the US to hone her skills BOXING coach Kerrie Christie has gone in search of her slice of the American dream, moving to Los Angeles to hook up with notable pro gym Box N Burn.

The move is the Lucan native’s latest in her ambitious mission to become “boxing’s premier female coach”.

Christie already has an impressive sporting background, coming to boxing after injuries forced her from soccer and immediately taking to the sport.

She quickly won an invite to train at Paschal Collins’s Dublin pro gym the Celtic Warrior Boxing Club, where she’s been for the past four years.

There, she worked with the likes of prospects Luke Keeler and Jono Carroll who are making big strides in

the professional game as well as world title hopeful Stephen Ormond.

Recently, Christie became the first Irish woman ever to gain a formal coaching qualification, picking up her BUI licence earlier this year. It’s a success for which she’s particularly grateful to Collins.

The move to LA, of course, brings with it a host of new challenges.

“I’ve become a very small person in a big city,” the Dubliner says of her Californian relocation. “I have to establish myself as a hard worker and a reputable trainer.

It’ll take time, but as the years go by I’ll be looking for that world champion.”

It sounds ambitious, but Christie’s going in at a top location, and is well-placed to make seri-

ous strides.

B ox N B u r n h a s recently developed into a small chain, and has seen some high-profile athletes pass through over the years.

These have included world champion boxer Chris Van Heerden and UFC champion Chris Weidman.

“The gyms are owned

by Tony Jeffries and Kevan Watson”, Christie told the Dublin Gazette.

“Tony is an Olympic medal winner and an undefeated pro boxer, and Kevan is one of the world’s leading fitness trainers. Ireland’s own Wayne ‘Pocket Rocket’ McCullough is also part of the team.”

To get her foot in the door, Christie took the direct approach, presenting the owners with her impressive CV on her sec-

Kerrie Christie, centre, with Tony Jeffries and Kevan Watson

ond trip to LA They were evidently impressed.

“The two guys sponsored my visa”, she explains. “They gave me so much support along the way. They’ve made the dream a reality.”

The faith shown comes in part from a lifelong knack Christie has for

“Blue skies, amazing weather, lovely beaches and people who want to stay fit and healthy; it’s an amazing place”, she tell us. “As [gym owner] Tony always says, ‘it’s like living on holiday’.”

Not that the holiday feel is slowing Christie down. “I loved the

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connecting when coaching.

“I’ve been told I have great patience and can adapt to how different people learn, and being very passionate helps, too. When it comes to boxing, it can be a very mental game.

“The biggest challenges you’ll face are trying to get inside your fighter’s head and understand how they think and how they work before and during a fight. It’s a tough sport to be in, and sometimes, if your head’s not right, you can lose a fight before it even starts.

“Packie Collins at Celtic Warrior has a great understanding of the psychological side having studied sports psychology.”

It’s not taken long for Christie to take to her new environment, but then again, why would it.

gym from the moment I stepped into it,” she says.

“It’s packed on a daily basis, from pro athletes to members of the public who want to learn to box.

“The atmosphere’s electric. I want to do the best job I can with these guys,” says the driven athlete, who cites Katie Taylor as a major inspiration. “Katie made the path for women a lot easier, which has really helped me.

“There’s never been a female world champion with a female trainer. It’s a wild dream, and it’ll take years to get to that level, but it’s achievable.

“I can’t wait to spend my next five years here and help the Box N Burn name keep growing throughout LA.” With Christie’s record and determination, you’d be a fool to bet against her.

FastSport

Wild Rovers and Declan’s land Dublin Masters titles THE third Dublin masters tournament saw men’s Over-40s and Over-50s along with the women’s Over-40s teams from home and abroad battle it out for the title at a series of games across Dublin.

This year’s line up of teams was arguably the strongest yet and the standard seen at all levels is a testament to the quality of players participating.

Following the group games, the men’s Over40s saw Aberdeen and St Declan’s meet in one semi-final and St Vincent’s versus Trailblazers in the other. In two enthralling encounters, St Declan’s clawed back a 10-point deficit to win by four points, while Trailblazers just about overcame St Vincent’s by two points.

In the Over-40s women, 2014 winners Wild Rovers had to work very hard to beat a very good Edinburgh team and Oblate Dynamos held off the Dublin All Stars.

It set up a series of top notch finals in the Oblate Hall on Sunday. The Over-50s final proved a classic between Rathmines and London Eagles. London Eagles built a six-point lead and held it for most of the game. In the last 20 seconds, though Sean Wynne hit four free throws to tie the game and bring it to overtime.

By this stage, London had lost three key players to foul trouble and Rathmines went on to lift The Mick Brew Memorial Trophy.

Following the game, Rathmines Paul Gallen was inducted into the Irish Masters Basketball Hall of Fame in recognition of his dedication and service to Masters Basketball in Ireland.

In the women’s final, Oblates were missing a key players due to injury for their title battle with the Wild Rovers who contained current Irish international Suzanne Maguire and former internationals such as Catriona White. They ran out comfortable winners and retained the Joe Kavanagh Cup. The eagerly awaited men’s Over-40s cup final saw St Declan’s team pay tribute to John McDonagh who sadly passed away in February.

His former team mates were not going to let him down as they powered to an early lead which they never surrendered.

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SPORT

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rugby: dublin 4 side undo bulls in epic final battle

The Hills march on in cricket’s Senior Cup HOLDERS The Hills are safely through to the next round of cricket’s Irish Senior Cup following a 40 run win over NCU kingpins North Down.

Naseer Shaukat’s 65 and 49 from Max Sorensen rescued them from a spot of trouble at 128 for 6, eventually posting 199.

Taimur Khan with 4 for 28 was best with the ball for North Down with skipper Marty Moreland capturing three.

Three wickets apiece from Deon Carolus and Tomas Murphy meant the Comber side were always struggling, with the only significant contributions coming from Peter Shields (35), and Andrew Sutherland (33).

Clontarf, beaten finalists in 2014, survived a major scare before edging over the line at home to Cork County. Four wickets for Stephen Moreton restricted Cork to 143 all out, but three wickets for Amin Siddique saw the Castle Avenue side floundering at 104 for 8.

They prevailed thanks to an unbroken 41 run stand between skipper Eoghan Delany (36 not out) and younger brother Andrew (13 not out). A scare for one of the competition favourites, but a win nonetheless.

Pembroke professional Jonno Cook was the star of the show in their hard fought 24 run win at Eglinton.

He scored an unbeaten 84, sharing a 6th wicket stand of 87 with teenager Danny Hogan (26), after the Sydney Parade side had been in trouble at 90 for 5.

Chasing 178, Eglinton recovered from 45 for 5 to 137 for 5, thanks primarily to Jamie Millar’s 53.

However Cook took 5 for 24 as the villagers last five wickets fell for just 16 runs.

Another five wicket hero was North County’s Conor Sheil in their 33 run win at Donemana. He sparked an amazing collapse at the Co. Tyrone venue, as the home side chasing 220 went from 35-0 to 39-6.

Richard Kee and Ritchie McBrine blasted half centuries, but West Indian professional Brenton Parchment took three wickets as County won by 33 runs.

YMCA skipper Albert van der Merwe starred as his side beat Woodvale by 120 runs. He top scored with a quickfire unbeaten 74, and followed it up with 3 for 9, as Woodvale were dismissed for 105, chasing 225.

The celebrations beginning in earnest at the Aviva Stadium

Lansdowne tame Tarf UBL division 1a final

Lansdowne 18 Clontarf 17  james hendicott sport@dublingazette.com

TABLE-toppers Lansdowne reclaimed the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title from rivals Clontarf on Saturday, edging a thrilling post-season finale at the Aviva Stadium.

Lansdowne have had a slight edge on their rivals all season, finishing 13 points above the third place side in the league, and beating them home and away.

The final, though, was to be their tightest contest, heavily influenced by two

second-half yellow cards and still wide open until the very last play.

There was little sign of what was to come in a cagey, scrappy first half. Stand in kicker Rob Keogh’s impressive strikes and a forceful Clontarf pack helped them into an early 6-3 lead.

Both teams were making line breaks, but also coughing up mistakes at crucial moments, with a series of knock-ons after great play from Lansdowne winger Cian Kelleher and exceptional Tarf scrum half Sam Cronin.

T he breakthrough came after 22 minutes.

L a n s d ow n e ’s S c o t t

sponsorship deal Hockey Ireland link up with EY for new league Hockey Ireland announced this week

that EY will sponsor the inaugural Irish Hockey League which gets under way next September.

Pictured at the launch are Hockey Ireland chief executive Mike Heskin, EY’s Carly Dalrymple and Mike McKerr, and Olympic Council of Ireland’s Stephen Martin along with players who will be involved in the first edition of the national competition.

Deasy – a figure who was central to almost every key moment – looped a kick to the right wing off a promising maul.

Winger Thomas Farrell took a brave catch and popped to Mark Roche, who bounded for an 8-6 lead.

So it was to stay until half time, despite a number of promising Clontarf flurries. One ended with a crucial knock on right under the Lansdowne posts; on balance Tarf were unfortunate to go in behind.

There was better to come from Clontarf, however, after Adam Boland’s yellow card offered a vital opening. Keogh knocked

over the resulting penalty, before Scott Deasy’s optimistic floated pass in central midfield gifted the the Dublin 3 a clear lead to try and cling to.

With Lansdowne pulling their full back into the line to make up for the missing man, Matt D’Arcy was alert in midfield to pick off the pass on halfway, and jog in 50m to score under the posts. Keogh added another penalty to establish a nine-point lead, but his earlier missed conversion was to prove vital.

With a full complement, Lansdow ne showed faith and kicked a well-positioned penalty for the corner. They

were rewarded, taking their own line out for Joe McSwiney to push over and blow the game wide open.

An impressive Deasy penalty from the right channel with 15 minutes remaining gave Lansdowne a crucial 18-17 lead.

That was the end of the scoring, but not the key moments as Ariel Robles was sinbinned for an honest-looking tackle a split second late on a clearance kick.

With the extra man, Lansdowne closed out the game to celebrate ecstatically as captain Ron Boucher lifted the trophy.

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cul for cards

FastGAA

McCarthy meets his trading card likeness james McCarthy shows off his image in trading card form as part of the new Cul Heroes initiative of the GAA/GPA. For the first year, the collection will include 486 footballers and hurlers from around the country and a collection book for storing each player.

The cards aim to portray positive messages around diet and emotional well-being.

sfc round-up: ballinteer stun cuala late on

Cats hit Dublin for six

Kilmacud Crokes’ Darren Magee attempts to catch a high ball. Picture: Frances Mullin

Crokes experience sees off Whitehall sfc first round

Kilmacud Crokes 0-13 Whitehall Colmcilles 0-5  sport@dublingazette.com

K ILMACUD Crokes had it more difficult than many probably imagined against Division 3 outfit Whitehall Colmcille as the Stillorgan men prevailed 0-13 to 0-5.

The Division 3 side, with Cormac Costello at their fulcrum, showed flashes of threat against the Glenalbyn side but ultimately the strength and experience of Crokes shone through.

Brian Kavanagh (0-3), Dara Mullin (0-3), and

Barry O’Rorke (0-3, 0-1f) were the chief scorers for Crokes who got late scores from subs David Campbell and Mark Vaughan to steer them to victory.

Early on, the sides exchanged points in the opening five minutes.

The experienced Pat Burke and Longford county man Kavanagh were probing and testing the Whitehall defences but they found few scores easy to come by.

They had amassed a 0-8 to 0-3 half-time lead while the further introduction of former Dublin stars Darren Magee and

Vaughan added to their armoury.

Vaughan landed one particularly classy free in his trademark fashion.

Ronan Ryan was shown a red card in the latter stages but Whitehall had a six-point deficit to make up as Crokes made it through to the second round.

E l s e w h e r e , L u ke Naughton was the super sub for Ballinteer St John’s as his late goal helped his side to a 2-10 to 0-12 victory over Cuala in Saturday’s first round tie at O’Toole Park.

Shane McCann’s first half goal helped St John’s

to a 1-5 to 0-7 advantage.

Luke Keating’s free three minutes into the second half brought the sides level and they were on terms on five occasions during the second period.

It was part of a six point salvo from Keating who was a constant danger but the likes of Fearghal Duffy, Peter O’Curry and Glen Whelan were keeping Ballinteer motoring.

The contest looked to be heading for extra-time before sub Naughton popped up for the vital match-winning goal for the Ballinteer men.

DUBLIN’s junior premier panel fell 6-10 to 0-13 in the opening round of the intermediate Leinster championship, undone by a clinical Cats side.

They were already struggling with injuries and those woes continued early on with Christina O’Reilly departing a few minutes in with a shoulder injury.

Elaine Gallery did fire over an early score to edge them in front but Kilkenny clocked 2-3 without reply soon after with Jenny Clifford and Sarah Walsh netting to swing the balance quickly the opposite way.

Dublin responded with four quick points from Georgina Kelly, two from Gallery and another from Jennifer Browne to reduce the early damage.

But Walsh struck a killer third goal before half time which, allied to a couple of other points, built an imposing 3-5 to 0-6 lead.

Dublin did start the second half in the same manner as the first with the first point, Kelly splitting the posts.

But any notions of a comeback were well and truly killed off when Walsh completed her hat trick of goals and Clifford fired home her second major.

The Sky Blues did continue to battle with Kelly landing a free while Deirdre Walsh and Laura Keoghan exchanged points. Niamh Bambrick, though, nailed Kilkenny’s sixth goal to add more woe as they ran out comfortable winners.

Dublin will now have a few weeks break before beginning their All-Ireland campaign.

Fingal back in Rackard mix FINGAL recovered from the concession of two early goals to run out convincing 1-21 to 2-8 victors over Louth in their Nicky Rackard Cup clash in Dundalk last weekend The hosts led 2-3 to 0-2 inside 15 minutes but Fingal settled with Paul McAllister’s goal when he sent the rebound from a John-Matthew Sheridan penalty to the net.

Louth led 2-5 to 1-7 at the break but the deadball accuracy of Sheridan was central to Fingal’s second half dominance on the scoreboard.

Fingal had lost their initial tie in the competition to Roscommon but recovered well to reach the quarterfinals where they will meet Tyrone on Saturday in Swords at 4pm.

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Crumlin claim Charlie Cahill Cup  james hendicott

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TWO wonder goals from an inspired Crumlin United saw the Leinster Senior League leaders to an emotional 3-1 Charlie Cahill Cup victory over second placed Bluebell United last Sunday.

In a tight game, long range finishes from winger Alan McGreal and marauding centre back Thomas Hyland proved key, both brilliantly fired past Bluebell United keeper Andy McNulty from upwards of 30 yards.

It was a fierce strike on the half hour from the impressive McGreal that saw the deadlock broken.

The winger calmly and clinically lashed a 30-yard looping shot past McNulty after taking control of a sequence of scrappy midfield play, to wild celebrations.

Bluebell were struggling to get into the game, holding their own in midfield but unable to make the ball stick up front.

Right back John Cleary had the team’s only clear cut chance of the remainder of the first half, blasting high after a free kick led to some penalty box ping pong.

The Red Cow side came out more positively, and had their best spell early in the second half. Crumlin’s own round of penalty box ping pong also came to nothing before

Ajibula Sule raced through on goal for Bluebell, but slightly over hit the ball to keeper Meehan.

Bluebell looked the more likely, and the sizeable figure of Isimahal Akinade was to provide the breakthrough, nodding a looping header past Meehan to deservedly tie the game.

From then on, Crumlin always looked the more likely winner, and confidently started throwing men forward. A strong run from wing-back Ciaran Nangle eventually served the ball up to centre back Hyland, who repeated what’s become a habit this season and thundered a stunning 35-yard strike into the far corner of the net.

With less than 15 minutes remaining, Bluebell found themselves chasing the game, throwing four or five players up front. Perhaps inevitably, a Crumlin breakaway found substitute Daniel McGuinness, who beat a weakened defence to calmly round McNulty. He slid the ball perfectly into an empty net from a tight angle, effectively ending the game as a contest on 86 minutes at 3-1 Crumlin.

The final is the first Charlie Cahill Cup since the Leinster Senior League chairman of 40 years passed away in February, and an emotional presentation ceremony saw his daughter pass the trophy to an ecstatic Crumlin side.

The Crumlin United side that won the Cahill Cup last weekend in Belfield