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INSIDE: St Patrick’s GNS, Hollypark, hold art exhibition P8
Sailing: The world on its way to Dun Laoghaire Regatta Page 32
Sports Awards: June winners are announced inside Page 29
ALSOINSIDE: GALLERIES ................8-10 MOTORS ........................18 PROPERTY ................... 20 BUSINESS .....................21 GOING OUT ................... 24 CLASSIFIEDS ............... 26
TEAM SPIRIT: Local athletes back from World Transplant Games P7
Expense claims must be revealed – Neale Q DAWN LOVE
CALLS have been made for the annual publication of councillors’ expenses in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to create greater transparency and to avoid the many “myths” about what local elected representatives receive from the public purse. That’s according to Fine Gael Cllr Neale Richmond who said: “People should know; this is the peoples’ money. I am elected by the people to do a job and they should know exactly what I am being paid, how I am being
paid, when I am being paid.” The Gazette can reveal the total amount paid to various councillors in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown varied between €44,578.97 and €9,275.69 last year. Independent Cllr Victor Boyhan said he fully supported Richmond’s call, saying: “I have absolutely no objection to publishing fully details of my pay and allowances. If Cllr Richmond brings a formal proposal to council, he can be assured of my full support.” See Full Story on Page 3 and Details on Page 2
In gear: Wheely good fun at The Metals’ Family Cycleway PHOEBE and Jack Freeman were free-
wheelin’ at the People’s Park recently when DRLCC hosted a family cycleway. The event was held to celebrate one of the region’s best-known heritage
trails, with The Metals route long-established as a link to Dun Laoghaire’s rich historical past, and being celebrated as a route for the community to enjoy well into the future. Full Gallery on Page 10
€265.02
€320.62
€139.29
€205.97
€381.88
€244.01
€177.27
€244.36
€404.53
€170.07
€136.71
€188.61
€153.17
€137.69
€165.88
€136.47
€170.68
€144.83 €165.43
€377.08
€136.47
€141.46
€72.15
€457.68
€371.17
€529.96
€641.21
€278.51
€487.98
€354.50
€533.68
€864.52
€340.11
€273.45
€377.19
€306.32
€275.40
€804.26
€272.85
€282.84
€142.25
€1,292.27
Boyd Barrett Richard
Boyhan Victor (Broadband bills - paid from Feb Dec 2010) Brennan Aoife (Broadband bills - paid from Dec 09 Dec 10) Culhane Aidan [Chair County Development Board July - Dec 2010][SPC Chair Allowance] Devlin Cormac (BA in Public Management)
Dillon Byrne Jane
Fitzpatrick Stephen
Fox Tony (Switched to a different broadband provider in Sep - Cllr's bills are €32 per month)
Hand Pat
Horkan Gerry [SPC Chair Allowance]
Lewis Hugh (Broadband €341.28 bills - paid from 12th June 2009 - Dec 2010)
€289.67 €330.85
Baker Marie *Cathaoirleach *- June 09 - June 2010 (Paid from 1st Jan - 13th June 2010)
Humphreys Richard * €331.42 Leas Chathaoirleach* - June 09- June 2010 (Paid from 1st Jan - 13th June 2010)
€272.85
Bailey Maria [Chair County Development Board payment from Jan - June 2010] [SPC Chair Allowance]
Bhreathnach Niamh (Broadband bills - €411.93 paid from Oct 2009 - Dec 2010 - Cllr's bills are €45 per month)
€763.70
John Bailey
Mitchell O' Connor Mary
Murphy Tom
O'Callaghan Denis [SPC Chair Allowance]
O'Dea Jim (Co-opted 5th July 2010) (Broadband bills - Cllr's broadband bills are €11.99 per month)
O'Keeffe Gearoid (Broadband bills paid from Sep 2009 - Dec 2010 Cllr's broadband bills are €24.49 per month)
O'Leary Jim €1,215.62 [Retired 11th May 2010] (Total Mobile Bills includes Oct, Nov and Dec 09 Mobile Bills - Submitted Late)
McCarthy Lettie *Cathaoirleach* June 2010 - June 2011 (Paid from 14th June - 31st Dec 2010)
Marren Donal
Joyce Tom [SPC Chair Allowance]
PAYMENTS
COUNCILLOR €
Amount of Mobile Phone Bill paid by Council for 2010
2010
Total Mobile Phone Bill for 2010 per Councillor
*DIVISON OF TOTAL MOBILE PHONE PAYMENTS
€844.45
€834.59
€70.10
€141.38
€136.38
€427.18
€144.84 €165.42
€170.60
€136.38
€165.54
€137.71
€153.15
€188.58
€136.74
€170.04
€459.99
€289.32
€177.23
€243.97
€381.82
€205.96
€139.22
€320.59
€264.94
Balance of Phone Bill paid by Councillor for 2010 (See Mobile Phone Bills 2010 note below in black)
€2,749.67
€6,119.48
€3,172.84
€6,309.50
€6,314.50
€5,932.30
€6,306.01 €6,285.46
€4,888.78
€6,314.48
€6,285.34
€6,319.11
€6,297.70
€6,192.13
€4,888.72
€6,315.84
€6,076.87
€6,145.11
€6,289.25
€6,233.19
€6,119.36
€6,270.90
€6,311.64
€6,133.51
€6,161.02
Travel & Subsistence for attendance at Meetings for 2010 as per Circular LG 33/06 (Includes deductions such as LAMA annual membership fee, Mobile Phone Bills and Mobile Phone Bill Review - Please see explanation below in green)
€6,024.25
€16,724.04
€8,182.19
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04 €16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
€16,724.04
Salary 2010 (Gross Amount) - As per circular LG 26/09
€16,002.96
€3,029.46
€2,850.00
€12,136.00
€2,850.00
Cathaoirleach/Leas Cathaoirleach & County Development Board Chair 2010 (Gross Amount)
€4,000.74
€3,193.46
Cathaoirleach Car Allowance for 2010
€0.00
€5,081.70
€329.97
€383.43
€0.00
€0.00
€2,760.74 €453.01
€0.00
€702.88
€0.00
€6,214.46
€6,269.80
€3,660.92
€0.00
€1,820.90
€973.24
€439.78
€657.42
€2,758.93
€0.00
€0.00
€863.54
€1,673.26
€1,673.16
Travel & Subsistence for attendance at Conferences for 2010 As per circular LG 33/06 and LG 02/10
€0.00
€1,200.00
€170.00
€160.00
€0.00
€640.00
€845.00 €587.45
€225.00
€1,284.00
€2,049.00
€1,269.00
€0.00
€1,059.00
€515.00
€516.82
€295.00
€839.00
€0.00
€240.79
€310.00
€620.00
€620.00
Conference Fees As per circular LG 02/10
€2,780.00
Education & Training Allowance
€6,000.00
€6,000.00
€6,000.00
€6,000.00
€6,000.00
SPC Allowance 2010 for Chairpersons only As per circular LG 33/06
€130.60
€391.84
€82.00
€359.88
€0.00
€359.88
€359.88 €359.88
€557.81
€0.00
€0.00
€359.88
€359.88
€359.88
€0.00
€359.88
€359.88
€359.88
€389.87
€329.89
€0.00
€449.85
€359.88
€359.88
€359.88
€9,275.69
€29,974.74
€12,009.15
€30,078.31
€23,175.01
€24,033.30
€27,140.50 €44,578.97
€22,341.31
€30,102.87
€26,204.72
€37,039.18
€31,853.59
€28,394.58
€21,749.47
€26,449.73
€27,833.56
€33,279.99
€24,532.85
€27,129.06
€23,225.28
€23,891.55
€40,037.85
€34,681.31
€25,803.12
Broadband TOTAL AMOUNT PAID Expenses (Allowed TO COUNCILLOR up to a max of 2010 €29.99 per month) (Please see note below in blue)
EXCLUSIVE The full breakdown of expenses of Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown councillors
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EVENT Founding member of Educate Together movement praised
Local man is honoured with Honorary Trinity Degree Q DAWN LOVE
A FOUNDING member of the Dalkey School Project, and the Educate Together movement, was awarded an Honorary Degree from Trinity College last week. A former journalist and producer with RTE, Michael Johnston, together with educationalist Professor Aine Hyland, co-ordinated the first parent campaign for multidenominational education in Ireland. The campaign, through the mid-Seventies, faced considerable opposition but their efforts ultimately attracted the support of Jack Lynch who honoured a pre-election
commitment with the opening of the Dalkey School Project in 1978. The school then proved the catalyst for a number of new multidenominational schools and the founding of the Educate Together patron body in the following years. Looking back on the campaign, and the changes it heralded, Johnston said: “A lot of the opposition we faced was subtle. We found that we had a lot of planning problems a lot of which were not for planning reasons. On the other hand, we also won a lot of support and there was clearly a huge demand for multidenominational education.” Dalkey School Project opened in
temporary buildings with 90 pupils. Soon demand for places was so great that, at one stage, the school was being run from four separate locations in the Dun Laoghaire area. When the permanent building was opened in 1984 by then Minister for Education, Gemma Hussey, all the political parties were represented, including former Taoiseach Jack Lynch. The Educate Together network has grown steadily over the intervening years and now has 58 schools nationwide. Johnston has remained an active member of the Educate Together movement throughout his life.
Michael Johnston with President Mary McAleese
POLITICS: COUNCILLOR TO REVEAL FULL DETAILS OF HIS CLAIMS
Richmond in call for greater transparency on expenses Q DAWN LOVE dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com
THERE should be great transparency when it comes to councillors expenses in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, with details of payments made to local elected representatives published on an annual basis. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor Neale Richmond, who this week published full details of his expenses and urged fellow public representatives to do the same, saying it would avoid many of the “myths” about what elected local representatives receive, or don’t receive, from the public purse. “It’s up to other councillors to do what they want. The figures are in
the public domain, but it is quite tricky to get a hold of them. “This is the peoples’ money. I am elected by the people to do a job and they should know exactly what I am being paid, how I am being paid, when I am being paid. “My own private job is my own business, but I am a county councillor. I receive money from the public to do that and I think I do a good job. I think all councillors are in it for the right reasons and they should have no fear of publishing their expenses and, if they are worried about publishing their expenses, maybe then they should have some questions to answer,” said Councillor Richmond.
“There are an awful lot of myths about what councillors receive or don’t receive; I say lay it out on the table and I can stand over every single figure that’s in my name.
Richmond was paid a total of €27,092.96. The total amount paid to various councillors in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown varied between €44,578.97 and €9,275.69.
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If other councillors don’t want to do it, then I don’t know. I think it is good government. I think, as good practice, the council should simply, every January, just publish them and they can be on the website, on the council website.” In 2010, Councillor
The highest figure was for Labour Councillor Lettie McCarthy. However, would take into account the fact that McCarthy was Cathaoirleach from June of last year. Meanwhile, the lowest figure was for Fine Gael Councillor Jim O’Leary, who retired in
May, 2010. Other figures included €40,037.85 for Fine Gael Councillor Marie Baker, who was Cathaoirleach for the 12 months prior to Lettie McCarthy taking up the role. Meanwhile, Fine Gael Councillor Gearoid O’Keeffe was paid a total of €29,974.74 while Labour’s Jane Dillon Byrne was paid €26,449.73. Typical costs included mobile phone usage with Fine Gael’s John Bailey claiming €529.96 and Labour’s Aidan Culhane claiming €533.86. Meanwhile, travel and subsistence for attendance at meetings for 2010 included claims amount to €6,303.01 for Fine Gael’s Donal Marren and €4,888.78 for Peo-
ple Before Profits’ Hugh Lewis. Fine Gael’s Mar y Mitchell O’Connor made no claims for travel and subsistence for attendance to conferences ,Independent Councillor Tony Fox claimed for €3,660.92. Councillor Richmond said he wanted to see an overhaul of conferences expenses: “I’m not comfortable with the way conference expenses are done. I don’t think they deserve the money they are paid. Some of the conferences are very worthwhile, but I think that’s in the minority.” Councillor Richmond said new measures could include local representatives being required to publish a report on conferences they attend.
SDCC: CRITICISM
Budget claim is denied DUN Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has denied claims that Stillorgan is being shortchanged under its Capital Budget. The council made the comments after criticism of them by Labour Councillor Richard Humphreys, who had raised concerns over the allocation of what he said was a minimal amount of capital funding – just 0.2% to the Stillorgan Ward, compared to 99.8% given to other areas within DLRCC or to the council area as a whole. But, in a statement this week, a council spokesperson said DLRCC was spending a total of €217m on capital projects over the period 2011 to 2014 and that the Stillorgan Ward would be “beneficiary to the tune of almost €8m, in addition to the committed expenditure on Stillorgan Library. “It would be important to note the following new projects, which are provided for in the Capital Programme 2011 to 2014, are located either entirely, or to a large extent, in the Stillorgan electoral area.” However, Cllr Humprheys responded saying: “The council’s response to this issue has been very unsatisfactory. I recently submitted a question seeking a breakdown of proposed capital spending on a ward-byward basis. This showed that the Stillorgan Ward was to receive a sum of only €200,000 for the refurbishment of Stillorgan Library, out of a total of €77millioin in the capital budget for this period.”
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EMPLOYMENT: SHORTTERM WORK PLACEMENT
OPW Confusion over historic official documents
Volunteers needed for initiative Q HIROMEY MOONEY news@gazettegroup.com
Tús, the new Community Work Placement Initiative, is calling on any voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply to become work placement providers. Tús provides quality, short-term work placements for unemployed people nationwide, who will be selected randomly from the live register by The Department of Social Protection. Participants will carry out a broad range of services to the community within certain categories. The categories include energy conservation work in homes and community buildings, caretaking, securing and supervising community buildings
and spaces, and work in support of the promotion of the Irish language and other cultural and heritage activities. The maximum duration for the work placements is one year. Tús in Dun LaoghaireRathdown is implemented by Southside Partnership DLR Ltd and began two weeks ago. By providing these work placements, Tús aims to motivate participants to gain more experiences of the workplace, learn new skills and grow more confident, and engage in activities that suit their own skills, experience and goals. To apply to become a Tús Placement Provider, full details are available at www.southsidepartnership.ie.
The letters tell of the chaos that surrounded the monarch’s visit, with details on the construction of a VIP landing facility at Kingstown Harbour
Talks over Queen Victoria’s papers are ‘taking place’ Q DAWN LOVE
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‘While it is not known at this time how the files came into private hands, there is no OPW policy or practice which permits unofficial disposal or sale of such files’
DISCUSSIONS between the Office of Public Works and a Dublin auctioneering firm, where historic official papers relating to a visit by Queen Victoria to Ireland were due to be put under the hammer, are currently “taking place”, a spokesperson for the Government Department confirmed this week. The OPW requested that the papers, relating to the British monarch’s visit, which contained more than 200 letters and telegrams between staff in Dublin Castle and the Kingstown (Dun
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Laoghaire) Harbour Commission, be withdrawn from auction in April. T h e G ove r n m e n t Department made the decision to call for the file to be withdrawn after officials viewed the relevant sale lots on April 14. The file of papers had been put up for auction by an Irishman living in
the United States, who inherited it from his father. It had been expected to reach in the region of €400 to €600. In a recent letter sent from the office of Minister of State, Brian Hayes, to Independent Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Councillor, Victor Boyhan, the Minister’s private secretary said it
was clear that, following a viewing of the files, they were “original, official OPW files bearing File Register reference numbers”. “While it is not known at this time how the files came into private hands, there is no OPW policy or practice which permits unofficial disposal or sale of such files,” the letter continues. The letters tell of the chaos that surrounded the lead up to the monarch’s visit, with details on the construction of a VIP landing facility at Kingstown Harbour, which led to a massive overrun in costs and bickering amongst officials.
Education cuts are ‘callous and savage’ Q DAWN LOVE
CUTS on educational grants to students have been described as “callous and savage” and will force many to simply opt out of third-level education, Independent Councillor Victor Boyhan said this week. Speaking at a council meeting on Monday evening, Boyhan said he could not vote in favour of a special resolution put before the council to adopt the Higher Education Grants Scheme for 2011.
He said that, under the scheme put before the council, mature students would no longer have automatic entitlement to the nonadjacent rates. According to Councillor Boyhan, a non-adjacent grant will only apply to a student who lives more than 45 kilometres from college. Cllr Boyhan argued that, in some cases, students who are currently in receipt of a non-adjacent grant and a top, i.e. a special rate grant, will have it reduced from €6,100 to
€2,455. He said this would result in many students having to opt out of third-level education. “I would urge Fine Gael and Labour councillors to use their influence with their respective colleagues in government to reverse these cuts to education. I have no doubt the two have genuine reservations about the cuts being proposed.” Mature students with dependent children will be hardest hit by these cuts, added Cllr Boyhan.
C O M M E R C I A L F E AT U R E
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Health&Wellbeingguide Private, medically led, outpatient addiction treatment programme
Hallway view of ground floor consulting rooms (left ) and the waiting room (right) at the Priority Medical Clinic, Dundrum
PRIORITY Medical Clinic opened in May, 2011. It is a private outpatient clinic specialising in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse and is situated in Dundrum beside Dundrum Town Centre. Its founder and Medical Director, Dr Garrett McGovern, has extensive experience of treating addictive disorders with a particular expertise in opiate addiction. Dr McGovern is GP who has been working in the addiction field since in 1998 and has extensive experience of treating alcohol and drug addiction. He has a particular expertise in treating opiate addiction and has written articles on the subject in the medical and general media and has made presentations at international drug treatment conferences. He is a level 2-trained GP with the Irish College of General Practitioners under the Opioid Treatment Protocol and hold a Masters degree in Clinical Addiction from the National Addiction
Centre, King’s College London. He is a founder member of the subcommittee for Continuing Medical Education for GPs specialising in substance abuse and has a huge interest in the stigma
addictive problems. The treatment is delivered in a friendly, empathic, private and highly confidential environment and the facility is of the highest standard. Drug use is a large-
Dr Garrett McGovern
associated with addiction. Drug use has significantly increased in Ireland in recent years and Dr McGovern recognised the need for evidence based, patient-centred treatment approaches. The treatment programme at the Priority Medical Clinic consists of a series of proven interventions that are designed to help patients overcome drug, alcohol and other
ly incurable chronic, although thankfully eminently treatable, relapsing condition which afflicts many families worldwide. The programme Dr McGovern has developed at the Priority Medical Clinic is evidence based and brings together the skills of specialists in addiction counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, family therapy
and relaxation therapy. This multidisciplinary collaborative approach provides patients with the best possible care in dealing with their addictions.
Treatment and Aftercare Programmes The Priority Medical Clinic provides two structured programmes over the course of six weeks: An acute treatment programme and an aftercare programme. These programmes are composed of thirty sessions delivered by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a medical addiction specialist, a family therapist, a cognitive behavioural therapist, a relaxation therapist and an addiction counsellor. The acute treatment programme provides treatment for those in active addiction. The aftercare programme is available for those patients who have completed the treatment programme but may also appeal to patients who have been recently discharged from a residential detoxification centre.
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COUNCIL: URGED BY CLLR
Investigation into laundries CA L L S h ave b e e n made this week for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to ask the Government to investigate allegations of “cruelty” and “degrading” treatment of women detained at the Magdalene Laundries. At a Council meeting, Independent Councillor Victor Boyhan, also urged the Government to ensure appropriate redress. Councillor Boyhan said that no apology had
been made to the women detained at the laundries, one of which was located in Dun Laoghaire. He added that they were never paid for their labour and many were denied their given names and identities ensuring a daily routine of “work, suffering and silence”. Cllr Boyhan, was brought up in an orphanage in Dun Laoghaire between 1961 – 1978 and has continuously supported institutional reform.
EVENT Medals and world records at World
Local athletes back Q HIROMI MOONEY dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com
TWO local athletes have returned from Gothenburg in Sweden after competing in the 18th World Transplant Games 2011 from June 16-24. Michael Dwyer, from Cabinteely, and Deirdre Faul, from Dalkey, were among the 33 members of the Irish Transplant Team who competed against
1,100 athletes from 54 countries. The team – ranging in age from nine to over 70 – secured a new world record in one event and also returned with 12 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze medals. The Irish team is managed by the Irish Kidney Association and its members have all received major organ transplants, including heart, lung, liver, kidney and pan-
creas. The Games aim to increase public awareness about the benefits and success of organ transplantation, increase organ donation rates and promote the full rehabilitation and well-being of participants. The World Transplant Games is held every second year and the European Transplant and Dialysis Games is held every other year in between. Dwyer says that the Games allow participants to thank organ donors and their families. “It’s just to thank the organ donors and their families for giving us a second chance, and you let them know that you don’t forget them and we will always remember them when we are away or when we’re at any game,” he says. Focus
The Cabinteely native, who has been the team captain since 2005, joined the team in 2003. He received a kidney transplant in March 2000, and says that the Games give him a focus and the team is like a family to him. “It’s like a big family now, from Donegal
World Transplant Games athletes Michael Dwyer, left,
to Cork and from Dublin to Galway,” he says. “You can get a text at any time – day or night – from anywhere in the country. And if we don’t meet up, or if we don’t see each other, we text to make sure that everything’s alright. It’s good like that.” Dwyer won a silver medal in the Golf Doubles with James Nolan
from Co Kildare. However, he tore his ligament in his heel the next day in a badminton match, which prevented him from competing in other games. “That put me on ice and crutches for the rest of the week, but it didn’t stop me from encouraging everybody else. I think the best thing about the Irish team is that we
The 33-member Irish Transplant Team is back from the World Transplant Games 2011, held in Gothenburg, Sweden
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Transplant Games in Sweden
from the Games
and Colin White, right, are pictured with Mickey Harte
will encourage everybody, and we will shout and roar for everybody regardless of what country they’re from,” he says. “So, whether you win a load of medals, or you don’t win any medals, you get the same cheer coming over the line, and, on the day, you do your best and everybody does their best on the day. Gold
“I would have liked to have a crack at the singles because I won a silver medal in the golf in Australia, so I was trying to up my game to get a gold medal this year but it didn’t happen through injury. So, that’s the way it is.” Meanwhile, Deirdre Faul joined the team in 2006 after undergoing a liver transplant in 2003. She returned with gold medals in Squash and Golf Singles, and came fourth in Golf Pairs. As a teenager, she was a Leinster squash player and has always been sporty. She says that the Games have always given her a focus. “Every year you have to train for that event, and it got me back on the squash court and now I play league squash and I’m sort of heavily involved in squash in that way,” she says. “I’ve met
people from all around the world and we all got transplants and it has dramatically changed my
life because I don’t think I’d be as healthy as I am if I didn’t have that to work on. We all go away
and we all get on really well, you know, the older ones would look after the younger ones.”
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SCHOOLS St Patrick’s GNS, Hollypark, hold an art exhibition
Jemima Crowley and Isobel Forde. Pictures: Peter Doyle
A fairy-tale way to celebrate creativity HE Gazette was given a royal welcome when it called to St Patrick’s GNS, Hollypark, recently, where every class in the school had worked hard to create a fairytale art exhibition, based on the theme of Cinderella. With such a well-known source tale, rich in all kinds of content, there were plenty of ideas and themes for the girls to draw upon in their art works. Shoes, clothes, books, a
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A design for a dress
Niamh Tallon and Lillian Searson
stage set, and much more were all on display, with some of the more imaginative exhibitions even considering the “truth” about Cinderella’s story, as well as some alternative outcomes for the tale. Cinderella’s exhibition was certainly a crowning achievement for the school, and a fitting way to help finish up the school year.
Pretty shoes fit for a hundred Cinderellas
Madeline Craig
Rachel Fitzpatrick and Sarah Spratt
Finola Doyle
Emma Kilroy and Clodagh Walsh
Amy Mahon and Angelina Melenko
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that draws upon Cinderella to provide a rich source of ideas
A range of outfits designed by the pupils that would be suitable for any ball
Aisling Keane and Isobel Lynch
Nessa Denihan
Pari Amirkhalili
Alabama Pashley
Lara O’Donohue
Eva Norman
Ellie Moore
Geraldine Dineen, vice-principal, Joan Casey, principal, Rose Hall and Susan Murphy
Sara Nugent and Emma Kane, from Miss O’Shea’s 2nd class
Rosie McCarthy and Kate Gosson
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HERITAGE Family fun
as cyclists take to The Metals
Phoebe and
Jack Freeman
Saoirse, Niamh, Ciara and Aoife Murray had a wheely fun day out at the cycle event
Ready for a wheely fun event with bikes
N CATHAOIRLEACH of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), Councillor John Bailey, was on hand to wish cyclists well as they took part in The Metals’ Family Cycleway event at The People’s Park recently. Staged as part of National Bike
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Week, and hosted by DLRCC, the event was held to celebrate one of the region’s best-known heritage trails, with The Metals route long-established as a link to Dun Laoghaire’s rich historical past, and being celebrated as a route for the community to enjoy well into the future.
Joseph Gill and Rian Lynch
With a turnout of many families, including many enthusiastic young cyclists, the event was a great success. With everyone wearing their safety helmets, as well as a high-visibility tabard, the cyclists created quite a colourful sight as young and old alike cycled along The Metals.
Cathaoirleach of DLRCC, Councillor John Bailey
Cyclists away ... some of the many participants cycling along The Metals’ route
Padraig and Sarah Nolan
Libby and Edward Simons
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THE ARTS: STORY OF COPPELIA
EVENT A cool week of music and festival-going
Classic ballet comes to Dublin LAURA WEBB
ONE of the world’s leading classic ballet companies will pirouette its way to the Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin when it performs its enchanting production, Coppelia. This will be the first time Birmingham Royal Ballet has performed in Dublin. The company is set to electrify its audience with the amazing talents by their ballet dancers. Artistic director, David Kingley, of the Birmingham Royal Ballet has been with the company since leaving the Royal College of Ballet in the 70s and has been artistic director for 16 years. Excited about coming to Dublin for the first time, David is confident that everyone, young and old, will enjoy the story of toymaker Dr Coppelius, who wants nothing more than for his life-like doll to come to life. “It is one of our most popular full-length ballets, it is a particular favourite of the audience because it has wonderful music, it has a really good story and it is a comedy as well, audiences like it because of that. It is very much for the younger generation, too. I hesitate to use the term, but it is a family ballet, it appeals to everybody from young children to senior citizens. “There is a feisty village girl, for one reason and another, ends up impersonating the doll and so the doctor Coppelius believes that he has brought this doll to life, but, in fact, it is this cheeky girl that is playing a trick on him. This particular production is Sir Peter Wrights,” David told the Gazette Coppelia comes to the Grand Canal Theatre from July 7 until July 9. Check out www.grandcanaltheatre.ie for further information or book tickets through Ticketmaster on 0818 719 377.
Heineken unveils its grandest plans yet for Europe’s biggest rock and roll weekend, with ice cold drinks, surprise DJ sets and some of the biggest names in music
Heineken’s ultimate Oxegen experience is set to rock THIS year sees title sponsor, Heineken, unveil its grandest plans yet for Europe’s biggest rock and roll weekend. Ice cold drinks, surprise DJ sets, the Heineken Cold Rooms and, of course, some of the biggest names in music under the Heineken Green Spheres’ canopy,are some of the treats in store for this year’s Oxegen-goers. Heineken Greenspace
Heineken’s Greenspace returns to the festival once more, prom-
ising eclectic, surprise DJ sets and audio visual performances from some of Oxegen ‘11’s biggest international names. As surprise guests are expected to drop in throughout the weekend, updates are available by free texting ‘GREENS PA C E ’ t o 5 0 01 5 t h r o u g h o u t O xe g e n weekend. Greenspace also offers panoramic views of the festival on the open air terrace, as well as Oxegen’s coldest pint with Heineken Extra Cold served on tap.
The Heineken Cold Rooms return to Oxegen after a phenomenal ice-cold can experience at the festival last year. They will be located at the entrance to each of the three campsites at Oxegen, and free to use for all who arrive with cans of Heineken during the festival weekend. Ninety minutes is all that is needed to chill cans to optimum temperature and cans can be collected any time between 12pm and 2am during the festival, ensuring cold cans for the
duration of the fun-filled weekend. To avoid the hassle of losing tokens, biometric fingerprint scans are used by festival goers to claim their chilled cans of Heineken. Heineken Green Spheres stage
Renowned for providing multi-sensory music experiences, the Heineken Green Spheres stage continues to raise music fans to paranormal musical levels with its stellar line up. This year, Heineken
unveils headliners Leftfield, Brandon Flowers and Primal Scream as part of the line up of the Heineken Green Spheres stage. Also on the line-up are The Vaccines, Chase & Status, Crystal Castles, Odd Future, Example and Calvin Harris. The line-up
• Friday, July 8: Leftfield, Calvin Harris, Example, Whipping Boy, Bressie, Her Majesty & The Wolves, The Riptide Movement, Gypsies On The Autobahn and more to be announced.
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• Saturday, July 9: Brandon Flowers, The Vaccines, Professor Green, The Pretty Reckless, Cashier No.9, Fox Avenue, Propaganda DJs. • Sunday, July 10: Primal Scream, Chase & Status, Crystal Castles, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, Ocean Colour Scene, The Saturdays, GROUPLOVE and more to be announced. For full details of cold room locations and all the latest information on Oxegen visit www. heinekenmusic.ie.
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A few simple steps toward tackling the effects of debt THE Phoenix Process is a group of individuals who came together with a vision of National Recovery. The Phoenix Process articles focus on different issues, the intention behind all of which will be to encourage, inspire, motivate and to bring much-needed hope. Each writer is a professional, who has been affected by the economic crisis in different ways. One of the most important aspects of dealing with any crisis is positive and proactive support systems. This column will be printed weekly, and, if you feel you would like to join in this process, please contact www.phoenixprocess.ie This week, we present the second piece from Tara O’Grady. Tara was a restaurateur who lost everything financially in recent times, following the closure of her business. She has actively been seeking debt law reform to protect people’s homes, minds and lives for some time now. Having suffered from a stress-related disorder due to the pressures that were put upon her, she decided to put Tara O’Grady together a survival package for those suffering from debt despair. She is positive and proactive about dealing with the ramifications of debt, both on an individual and national level.
A friend in need? WE must support each other... It can be completely overwhelming to face the paperwork end of things when it comes to debt, especially when massive personal losses have occurred. This is the time to reach out your hand to help your friend or family member. We are in a temporary crisis situation; If you are not in difficulty, you can be sure someone you care for is. (Whether or not they are telling you about it, is another matter). If you are concerned that someone close to you may be suffering from severe debt-related stress, please look for the signs - some examples include the following: 1. Isolation from social activity 2. Sleepless nights and or difficulty in sleeping with worry 3. Increased tension and or arguing over money issues 4. Fears about losing income and how to pay bills 5. Solicitors and debt collection letters arriving, phone calls or
OPINION Most cases happen in family home
Elder abuse where to turn FLORENCE HORSMAN–HOGAN Gazette columnist
I KNOW as a writer for various media outlets that many people expect me to be self-dramatising in any area I want to highlight. For me – the area of elder abuse has always been front and foremost of my work. While I’m an opinion writer – I’m also a nurse – and have actually sought training from the HSE in this field. In my field as a response to abuse trainer – abuses have been uncoverered. In the homes of the HSE staff. Various governmentts and State bodies have ignored this for so long – I wanted to become expert before I sought to comment. Now that I'm a specially trained trainer for the HSE on how to show our workers how to recognise and respond to elder abuse – there are
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doorstep visits – concern about opening the mail or answering the telephone 6. Increased irritability and feelings of lack of self-worth 7. Increased drinking or smoking as a stress reliever 8. Asking family and friends for loans to help out 9. Cheques and bank payments being returned regularly 10. Surviving on an overdraft facility Severe stress from debt-related pressure is an extremely serious mental health issue. In recent times, Mental Health & Suicide Awareness organisations have been acknowledging just how serious this issue is becoming. Just as a limb can break, so can the mind if put under enough pressure. Once the signs have been noticed action can be taken, a management programme put in place and a recovery process begin.
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even more worrying and horrific facts that have come to my attention. No matter how badly nursing homes and care facilities have been exposed/portrayed in the media – it's far worse in their own homes. It's conservativly estimated that 70% of abuse happens in the parent/significant other’s own home. And here’s the crunch – even though social workers, public health workers and other family members might try to help them – if they don't want help – the abuse will continue – and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. But the other thing is actually recognising the abuse. Granny/dad/sister no longer appears to have any money to go out. No money for make-up, cigs, new clothes. Excuses made for bruises, burns, scars. If you were a 70–year–
old mother with a farm and one son, two daughters. The son manages the farm the daughters visit. Who are you going to pick if he’s hitting you or taking your pension? You only have one son – don’t you? If you’re a father with only one daughter – she says she's got finiancial problems – but you've given her all of your pension and now can’t afford new clothes – what are you going to pick? What about if your husband has died and you’re a farmer’s wife? You have two or three daughters and a son or two. But you're nervous because they all fight. You turn to a favoured neighbour. Your best friend. The solicitor comes in, you're confused as to what you should do, you've no one to talk to. What do you do?. First of all – do nothing.
Say something. I’ve been there as a child, I know the importance of secrecy and shielding. But finding someone you can trust is an oxymoron in Irish society – trust a social worker – hell yeah! Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating the 1,760 cases of elder abuse, with 477 of these reported in 2011. As there is no dedicated elder abuse officer in the southern region of Ireland the authority believe this figure is likely to be higher. In the Executive’s annual elder abuse report, to be published next week, they will reveal that there were 2,046 referrals in 2010, which was up from 1,870 in 2009. It will show that neglect and financial abuse claims have risen by 14 percent and nine percent, respectively.
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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY A milestone for Ceramide Gold Edited by Dawn Love
Artful Swatch: Rankin creates eight watches
THE never-ending love story between Swatch and art continues to delight followers of the popular Swiss brand with new creations from leading international artists. Famed British fashion photographer, Rankin, has created eight new watches in the classic Gent Original format to enrich the Swatch & Art Collection. Launched at Carton House recently, five of the watches are presented in the form of a set in their own special packaging, available in a limited and numbered edition of 777 pieces. Three additional Gents, designed by the British photographer, are sold separately in unlimited editions and cost €45 each. Talking about the range, Rankin said: “When Swatch approached me to design a range of watches, I was immensely flattered. Like so many people, my first watch was
T’S a cult classic, loved by a host of celebrities and, this August, Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules will celebrate its 21st anniversary. To celebrate reaching this milestone, Elizabeth Arden are offering customers at every counter nationwide a complimentary skincare consultation and a sevenday trial of the capsules, with a discount voucher for the full-size product throughout August and September. When Elizabeth Arden discovered the revolutionary Ceramides in August 1990, they created the first single-dose skincare capsules. Since then, Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules have been delivering bio-engineered, skinidentical ceramides to the skin to leave a silky, smooth and glowing complexion, and work to restore the skin’s moisture barrier. These capsules contain Borage Seed Extract to soothe and calm sensitive skin, and the antioxidant Vitamin E, which conditions the skin and protects it from environmental stress. They also contain retinyls,
I a Swatch – it’s an iconic brand that holds such a special place in people’s hearts. So it was an exciting challenge to be given the opportunity to design a Swatch watch myself.” Swatch have recently begun a partnership with Tower Jewellers in Blanchardstown, where a wide range of their pieces are now available.
Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules will celebrate its 21st anniversary
which are proven to be anti-aging by smoothing out lines and wrinkles, give an even-toned look
and help enhance natural collagen for a firmer look. Ceramide Gold Ultra
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Get radiant, kissable lips for summer THIS summer, radiant, kissable lips are a must-have. Pink is the new red this season and gorgeous, bright lips makes you stand out from the crowd. So, why not try a Rouge D’Armani Hot Summer 2011 Limited Edition lipstick? These vibrant lipsticks’ patented Color-FilTM technology gives each shade 360 degrees of lasting radiance. The secret lies in the Color bond polymer, which traps refined pigments and intensifies and retains the colour’s radiance for over six
hours. With six bright shades of pink to choose from, there is one to suit every look. Rouge d’Armani Hot lipsticks have innovative, new-generation pearlescent fine particles called Light Reflecting Tints. These particles can be incorporated into lipstick at a higher concentration than standard pearlescent particles, and give off a greater reflective sheen. So, as you step out into the sun, you can flaunt your brighter, vibrant pink lips.
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SNAPSHOT The stories of the day
B&Q’s fundraiser for Youth Work Ireland Home store giants B&Q teamed up with its official charity partner, Youth Work Ireland, recently and arranged a cycling fundraising event in stores, appropriately called B&Q Bike It! B&Q Swords accepted the challenge and took part in a sponsored cycle for Youth Work Ireland on Saturday, June 18 last at Airside Retail Park in Swords. Children from the Swords Youth Service participated in the cycle and also collected donations on behalf of Youth Work Ireland. Staff members in B&Q Swords would like to say a big thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise a fantastic €608.42 for Youth Work Ireland. Noeleen O’Gorman, from B&Q Swords, said: “We loved every minute of our B&Q Bike
DIARY It! event. It is great that such a fun event like a bike ride has helped raise lots of money for such an important cause.” Patrick Burke, CEO of Youth Work Ireland said: “We are delighted that B&Q is supporting Youth Work Ireland by organising its own Bike It! events. Each euro raised helps us work with more young people to build better, brighter futures.”
Film Fatale THE Sugar Club will be transformed into a 1950’s Little Italy for a screening of the perfect classic summer film, Roman Holiday, on Saturday, August 6.
Join the young and radiant Audrey Hepburn as princess Ann who breaks free from her regal duties to spend the day frolicking in Rome with handsome reporter Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). Eat gelato on the Spanish Steps; place your hand in the mouth of truth, hop on a Vespa and ride around this vibrant city. All from the comfort of your seat as you enjoy pizza, wine and other Italian delights. The screening will be followed by a Italian-themed after-party with live performances and Film Fatale’s resident DJs, The Andrews Sisters’ Brothers, who will play music from the era. The audience is invited to set the scene by dressing up in their vintage finest, paying homage to 1950’s Italian style or mirroring the characters.
Tickets are €15 and are available at www.tickets.ie. Doors open at 8pm. After-party from 11pm with tickets at the door (€5).
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GazetteMUSIC MUSIC A new power soul revelation from Janelle Q ROB HEIGH
LAST week, before Glastonbury drew everyone’s attention to the fields of Worthy Farm, the Guardian published a rare and surprisingly revealing interview with my personal musical hero, Prince. The normally reclusive and press-averse megastar spoke, albeit briefly, about his favourite current artists. He called out two by name. One was Adele. The other was Janelle Monae. When the Minneapolis maestro speaks, you know it’s time to listen up. Her show at Tripod last week was a perfect illustration of a brave new artist on the brink of much wider success, with her roots and influences squarely apparent and fully on show wonderful covers of Prince, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and Sly and the Family Stone in the mix with her own already impressive material and a live band so well-drilled and on the mark that they were a huge part of the show, as much as Janelle herself. So much so that the theatrical aspects of this “emotion picture”, on top of some of the best future funk/soul you are likely to hear, made for one of the most mesmerising shows to hit Dublin for a long time, and probably for a long time to come. After the bandleader had us call Janelle to the stage, the infectious energy and apparent joy of playing instantly transferred to the crowd as soon as the band broke in to Dance Or Die - an appropriate opener, because if you didn’t dance during the show, you probably were dead. That buzz did not flag until even after the main show, when the assembled ArchOrchestra returned to the stage for a hugely-deserved curtain call. In between, Janelle’s vibrant and powerful soul voice weaved it’s way around Tripod, capturing all in its wake, as the band - made up of a string quartet, brass section, guitar, bass, keys, backing singers, dancers, MC, and drummer - put on a polished, soul revue-style performance that was utterly entrancing. HerArchAndroid was one of the best records of last year, and this live show will go down as one of the best of 2011. Janelle promised at the end that they would be back - when she does return, don’t miss it.
Janelle Monae: The live show of the year
Get festival ready: Comfort and style at Tesco THE sun is set to be out at Oxegen next week and Tesco have a wide range of essentials for festival-goers, from special offers on air-beds and sleeping bags, tents from only €28, and other camping essentials such as a LED head-torch for €7.75. As well as these, there is an array of health and beauty basics, such as baby wipes, Tresemme’s waterless foam shampoo for €4, and a range of festival chic clothing with everything from sunglasses, hats and wellies to floral maxi dresses from €23.
REVIEW: NEW RELEASES FROM TWO HEROES OF AMERICAN MUSIC
Nicks and Simon show time’s right for renewal Q ROB HEIGH
FOR as long as I can remember, there has been an album by Simon and Garfunkel or Fleetwood Mac around somewhere. My parents loved both, and I remember well the sounds of voices in harmony coming from the record player as they played Rumours and Bookends. Of course, the approaches of the two acts could not have been any more different: Fleetwood Mac’s driving American rock, propelled by Mick Fleetwood’s hard-hitting drum sound and John McVie’s rolling bass; compared to the whispered incantations of Paul and Art, underpinned with their deep love of the folk tradition, as well as the rock’n’roll roots that bore their partnership. While Stevie Nicks, the epic and distinct voice of Fleetwood Mac for most of the Seventies, took on solo duties away from Mac when she realised there were avenues she couldn’t pursue within the confines and conflicting demands of
Two different results from two new releases from Stevie Nicks and Paul Simon
the band, Paul Simon was a solo act for the majority of that decade, and the decades since. Both released what were classic albums in the Eighties, with Bella Donna and Graceland still up there with some of the most memorable and iconic music of that decade. Now, more than 20 years on, both Nicks and Simon have released new records this month, and it’s interesting to compare progressions and passage into new stages of their respective careers.
Nicks has brought on board uber-producer and former Eurythmic, Dave Stewart, to helm her latest release, In Your Dreams. His hand at the tiller has given Nicks another wall-of-sound production that fits with her unique, and sometimes achingly beautiful, voice. Having both Mick Fleetwood and Lyndsey Buckingham on board for two of the tracks adds a certain frisson to proceedings, given Nicks’ sometimes tumultous relationship with her former Mac mates.
But, in the end, the record is simply a Stevie Nicks’ record. There are no huge leaps of faith, no career redefining changes of direction. It is just what it is, and that’s a shame, as this was surely an opportunity to do something a little more left-field and appeal to a whole new generation. Paul Simon’s So Beautiful Or So What, equally, is no huge leap forward. What it is, however, is a grand statement of an artist doing what he does best — lyrics that demand a second listen, and reference to the liner notes
because they are simply so good that they work as poetry, and music that wraps you up in bouncing guitar figures and African rythyms that propel you back to highpoints of Simon’s solo career, while moving forward with reflection and sensitivity. Tracks like The Afterlife and Love and Hard Times are immersive and great fun, grooves and words and melodies weaving into your consciousness and leaving enough hooks to make you listen again, and again.
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GazettePETS PETS
Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA
DEALING WITH BAD NEWS: ADVICE TO HELP PREPARE FOR THE DEATH OF YOUR FAMILY PET
Coping with the death of your pet EATH is one of the most difficult things you will ever explain to a child. So, when confronted by the owners of a deceased cat who asked: “How will we explain the cat’s death to our daughter?” The following was my advice. When a pet dies, it may be the first experience a child has when it comes to coping with death. As their parent, you will be the best judge as to how much information your child can handle and I would advise you to keep in mind, at this stage, that the child may also worr y that other beloved members of their family will also die. However, trying to protect them by saying the pet ran away may cause them to expect the animal to return. Expressing your own grief and encouraging your child to express theirs will help them understand it’s ok to be sad. This will enable them work through their feelings. As a mom, I believe a child’s ability to understand what death is all about depends on his/ her cognitive development and emotional environment; not to mention the way you explain situations. Remember, the older the child the more he/ she understands.
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For example: Under 5: The child will certainly miss the pet but only as a playmate – recently my grand-daughter’s goldfish, Nemo, died and although she missed feeding him and helping her mom change his water, she didn’t actually miss him because she loved him. She missed the routine of caring for him. Up to 10: Explain to your child exactly what “death” means. Tell them gently and honestly that their pet’s body has stopped working and will not work anymore and that the pet had to be helped to die peacefully and without any pain or suffering. Don’t use the term “put to sleep”, as children may confuse death with sleeping and this may trigger sleeping problems for your child. Over 10/Teens: The child now realises people and pets die and will go through the normal stages of grieving. However, sometimes this loss can trigger other problems such as poor concentration at school, anxiety, insecurity or certain juvenile behaviours, so it’s important to engage in open and honest conversation with your child regarding his/her pet’s death. Never blame the vet. Your child may grow up to resent the good work veterinarians and other animal and human care
givers provide. Now we’ve got your kids sorted, what about you? How does mom cope? When a pet dies, people may consider offering support as being inappropriate because they view the loss as “just a pet.” Here at the Dublin SPCA we believe nothing could be further from the truth. We love our pets and consider them as family. Lots of people celebrate their pets’ birthdays, buy them presents and carry their pictures in wallets, purses, on mobile ‘phones, even posting them on social sites like Facebook. Therefore, when a pet dies, we understand it’s normal to feel over whelmed by the intensity of your sorrow; after all, haven’t they provided you with emotional support and unconditional love? The grieving process is as individual as the person. Sometimes it begins with denial, sometimes anger; often guilt - What did I do? Should I have done more? Is it inappropriate to feel so upset? When these feelings subside, true sadness may set in. Acceptance will only occur when you begin to remember the animal with decreasing sadness. Here are a few tips to help you cope. Acknowledge your grief and give yourself permission to grieve.
When a pet dies, it may be the first experience a child has when it comes to coping with death
Reach out to those who can lend a helping, compassionate, hand. Write down your feelings. (Compose a poem or write a story or a letter to your pet) Call your local animal shelter or vet to see if they can offer a helpline to a pet loss support group. Arrange a memorial for your pet. For those pet parents who have lost a pet and who are coping with this scenario at present, I understand how you feel. Your companion may be gone from your life but never from your heart. When you are ready, (and please do give yourself enough time to grieve), only then should you introduce a new companion into your life – and don’t worry, it’s not a betrayal to love another pet; your compassion and humanity to give a loving home to a deserving animal is to your eternal credit. For more information, log onto www.dspca.ie or email me at miriam. kerins@dspca.ie
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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs KOPING JOINS THE CITROEN NETWORK: CITROEN Motors Ireland is delighted to welcome Koping, Naas Road, Dublin 12 to the Citroen dealer network. Headed up by Paul Mooney, Koping have been in business since 1992 operating from the same site on the Naas Road throughout this time. With an experienced and stable team, (Paddy Lynam, service manager, has been with Paul since the start) Koping have brought service and expert product knowledge to customers for nearly 20 years. The strategic addition of Koping to the Citroen dealer network strengthens Citroen’s brand presence in the key Dublin area.
Skoda provides the option of Greenline technology, with an economical 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine in the big Superb Estate. The car costs from €25,895, plus delivery charges, and is ranked as the most economical big estate car on the market.
Skoda goes Greenline MICHAEL MORONEY has been on the road with the big
Superb estate car, where comfort meets economy SKODA’S Greenline range includes the big Superb Estate, and that was the car that I took to the roads in recent weeks. The Superb is a giant of a car, both in terms of seating space and boot space. And what a new surprise to learn that you can also get Greenline economy with the Superb that gives exceptional motoring value. That probably sums up how I felt after a week with the Skoda Superb Estate. Skoda is aiming for economy as a priority – that shines through in the Greenline version of the Superb. Here is a giant of a car, fitted with
SPECS: SKODA SUPERB GREENLINE ESTATE 1.6 TDI Top speed: 109km/hr 0-100km/hr:12.6 secs Economy: 22.7 km/litre (4.4 l/100km) CO2 emissions: 114g km Road Tax Band: A (€104) Warranty: 2 years Entry Price: €25,895
a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine. But, there’s a whole lot more to the Superb Greenline than just a tidy, small engine. While the economical 1.6-litre tur-
bo-diesel engine is a significant part of the story, there’s a lot more to this car besides economy. The key to its impressive economy figure of 22km/litre of diesel (64mpg) claim is that Skoda uses five new technology options to get the end result. They are startstop, gear shift indicator, new aerodynamics, lowrolling resistance tyres and brake energy regeneration. The start-stop system automatically switches off the engine when stationary. The engine immediately restarts when the driver presses the clutch to put the car in gear.
The gear shift indicator lets the driver know if the current gear is appropriate. It recommends changing to a lower or higher gear to achieve optimum engine speed, thereby attaining lower fuel consumption. Aero-dynamics
The modified aerodynamics means that the car sits some 25mm lower to the road, a feature that is designed to reduce wind drag. And, the low rolling resistance with higher than normal air pressure gives extra economy. And, lastly, Skoda uses a brake-energ y
regeneration process to generate electrical energy every time that you hit the brakes. The fact that battery energy is generated when the car decelerates reduces the burden placed on the engine by the alternator. The downside is that, in the efforts to improve economy, Skoda is supplying a tyre-repair kit in place of the spare wheel. That bit does not impress me, as I consider that, in a car such as thi,s and with our miserable roads, a spare wheel is simply an essential. Despite the relatively small engine size, it still produces 105bhp. That
gives an acceleration figure of 12.6 seconds for a 0 to 100km/hr dash, which is 20% slower than the 2.0 litre competition. In practise, the car can accelerate well, and it’s not the type of car that makes you want to behave like a boy-racer. So, it’s just about poweradequate and practical, as well as economical. The big bonus is the economy figure – the claim is 22km/litre (4.4 litres/100km) which I failed to achieve. Maybe I wasn’t following the g e a r i n d i c a t o r we l l enough, but, overall, I returned a figure closer to 20% poorer. I’ll just have to do better!
Orders to open for Audi’s new and efficient Q3 SUV THE NEW Audi Q3 is Audi’s first foray into the smaller SUV segment, while attempting to retain a premium image. Orders for the third, and smallest, Q-model in the series will begin at the end of August with deliveries due by October. The Q3 will have the distinction of being the first Audi SUV to offer the efficiency-focused option of a 19.1km/litre (54mpg) front-wheel-
drive variant. Pricing for the Q3 starts at €34,650 on the road for the 2.0-litre TDI 140 SE version, which is expected to account for the majority of orders. Four engines will initially be available, all combining direct fuel injection with turbo charging. They will come with start-stop and energy recuperation systems. The 2.0-litre TDI is rated at 140bhp and 177bhp
and the 2.0-litre TFSI petrol unit in 170bhp and 211bhp power outputs. The 2.0-litre TDI 140bhp unit will power the front-wheel-drive model only at launch, with a Quattro version joining the offer early in 2012. With emissions of just 133g/km, the 2.0-litre TDI 140 variant resides in tax band B, qualifying the purchaser for annual road tax of just €156 per annum.
The Audi Q3 will be available for order next month
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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY MALAHIDE: THREE-BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION FOR €310,000
Mid-terrace manor in Malahide
Number 44, Carriglea Gardens
DUN LAOGHAIRE: TWOBED HOME FOR €285,000
Carriglea living for home seekers GUNNE Residential are presenting No. 44 Carriglea Gardens, Dun Laoghaire, a twobedroom modernised and extended two-bathroom mid-terrace property to the market for €285,000. The property boasts a bright, modern interior and is complemented by a mature private rear garden. The property extends to 70 sq m and comprises entrance porch with Chinese slate floor, lounge/dining room that overlooks the front garden, and which has a timber floor, a feature fireplace with gas fire and recessed lighting. The first bathroom has fully tiled walls and floor, a bath with Triton T80si power shower, a wash-hand basin with vanity mirror and wc. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and has an ample range of built-in wall and floor units, as well as a tiled floor and part tiled walls. It features a built-in oven, a hob and extractor, single bowl and half Franke sink. It is plumbed for a washing machine and dishwasher, and there is a door to the rear garden. The bedrooms are to the front and rear of the property, with built-in wardrobes, timber floorboards and recessed lighting, and one is en suite. To the front of the property is a gated, paved front garden providing off-street parking. The suntrap rear garden is very large, a private, low-maintenance space bordered by mature hedges and shrubs. The patio areas are bordered by railway sleepers and are perfect for outdoor dining. The two Barna sheds provide excellent studio, or additional storage space. To arrange a viewing, contact Gunne Residential on 01 280 1719.
PROPERTYTeam Noel Kelly Auctioneers are bringing No. 66, Inbhir Ide, Malahide to the market for an asking price of €310,000. This instantly appealing three-bedroom midterrace home has been lavished with care and attention by its present owners, which is evident from the moment you walk in the front door. The main features of the property are Upvc double-glazed windows, a 72-foot rear garden which is not overlooked. There are decorative timber floors, and the property is sold with all carpets, curtains and light fittings Situated in a prime
Number 66, Inbhir Ide, Malahide, is presented to the market for €310,000
location, the property comprises a porch with an aluminium sliding door and tiled floor, an entrance hall with understair storage area. The lounge has a decorative timber floor, as well as a feature fireplace with
hardwood surround. T he kitchen-cumbreakfast area has a tiled floor, oak floor and wall units, as well as a cooker, dishwasher, extractor fan, and recessed lighting. The bathroom has tiled walls and flooring,
a whb, wc, and a Triton shower. There is also a mirror with light strip. The three bedrooms are well appointed and have decorative timber floors and recessed lights. The rear garden is 72ft
long, with a timber shed, a patio area, and an outside tap and external lighting. For further details, and to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Noel Kelly on (01) 846 2752.
RATHMINES: ASKING PRICE OF €510,000 FOR THREE-BED HOUSE
Attractive family home in Rathmines
NEW to the market is No. 18 Rathmines Park, Dublin 6, a mid-terrace period residence, incroporating c1,310 sq ft accommodation, which is set in spacious, wellcared for gardens, with the added benefit of garage to the rear with vehicular access from Stone Mews. Brought to the market by Douglas Newman Good, for an asking price of €510,000, the property has been excellently cared for over many years by its present ow ners, full of light with room to extend, subject to planning permission, the property is in an ideal location in this soughtafter area of south Dublin. The accommodation is well laid out and comprises lounge, livingroom with open
fireplace and gas fire, breakfast room with extended kitchen, upstairs are three bedrooms, bathroom and large attic room ideally suited for a study, playroom, etc. This sale represents an ideal opportunity for those wishing to trade up or trade down in this area. It provides all the facilities and amenities required for a young couple wishing to rear a family in this area. It is situated in a quiet peaceful enclave off Upper Rathmines Road where houses rarely come to the market. T he proper ty is a short walk to Rathmines village, where there is a wide selection of shops, restaurants and bars, cinemas, Rathmines Plaza and other amenities. A host of buses pass
through the village and the property is within walking distance of the Luas line. There is a variety of sports facilities in the immediate area, parks to include Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park and a wide selection of primary and secondary schools, including Kildare Place, St Mary’s, Alexandra College, Gonzaga, St Louis, and many others besides. The city centre is within walking distance and the property is a short drive from the M50. Alternatively it is also suitable for a retired family where everything is within walking distance yet the setting is off the main road, idyllic and peaceful. Douglas Newman Good are handling the sale and can be contacted to arrange a viewing on Number 18, Rathmines Park, Dublin 6, has an asking 490 9000. price of €510,000
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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS Interview: Jessica Daves, a Duty Manager at Newpark School Sports Centre
Life in busy Sports and Leisure Centre AFTER starting her career in the Leisure industry as a gymnastics coach, Jessica Davies has been a Duty Manager at Newpark School Sports Centre since 2002. She is married with two children (three-year-old twins) and lives in Wexford having moved there from Deansgrange earlier this year.
ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS MEDICAL CARDS I RECEIVE a great many queries from people all over County Dublin, and beyond, about their eligibility for Medical Cards. Obviously, it would not be possible for me to answer them all individually and, indeed, it would be difficult to briefly summarise the qualifying conditions, but let me try and simplify the structure.
Habits She recently qualified as a GP referral co-ordinator, a new initiative launched by the HSE to get GPs to refer clients to affiliated Leisure centres to improve their lifestyle habits rather than the option of long-term medication. Newpark School Sports Centre, one of very few facilities offering this new scheme in Ireland, is located on Newtownpark Avenue, in Blackrock, and has been open to the public since 1973. Activities include a wide range of fitness classes, public swimming, fitness centre sessions with tailor-made programmes to suit all ages and levels of fitness.
Medical Card applicants are divided into 2 categories – those under 70 and over 70. OVER 70 You qualify if your gross income, from all sources, is less than €700 per week for a single person, or €1,400 per week for a married or co-habiting couple. It is the gross income that is taken into consideration and no standard deductions such as income tax are allowable. UNDER 70 To qualify, your weekly income must be below a certain figure for your family size. Cash
Interest Jessica’s interest in health and fitness began when she qualified as a fitness instructor in 2001 and then a personal trainer in 2002. She currently teaches Aqua-aerobics, swimming and fitness classes, along with co-ordinating the GP referral programme.
income, savings over a certain threshold, investments and property (except for your family home) are taken into account in the means test. If you wish to establish your eligibility, or if you feel that your application for a medical card was unfairly rejected, you can check out
Contact If you would like to learn more about the activities and facilities on offer at Newpark School Sports Centre, or for more information on the GP referral programme, call in to see them or visit theiir website www.newparksportscentre.ie.
all the parameters on www.citizensinformation.ie or call to one of the many Citizens Information offices which are located throughout the country. Alternatively your local social welfare office ( www.welfare.ie ) you will find Jessica Davies qualified as a GP referral co-ordinator
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GazetteTTRAVEL LovelyLisbon Magnificent Madeira is not a typical sun holiday PORTUGUESE HAVEN: OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The Pestana Palace in Lisbon
Living like royalty at the Pestana Palace in Lisbon
PAUL HOSFORD
PAUL HOSFORD
THERE is not a whole lot that makes me selfconscious about my appearance. I’m a handsome man, after all. But, standing in the lobby of a national monument palace that’s been turned into a five-star hotel and member of The Leading Hotels of the World in a tatty pair of three-quarter lengths and a t-shirt that’s seen better days, is one time I will admit to feeling a little uncomfortable. To be fair, I had travelled from Madeira that morning in sweltering heat, and the Pestana Palace in Lisbon would make anyone but Madonna feel self-conscious. Which is good, as she uses the hotel’s royal suites when she’s in the Portuguese capital. The beautifully-restored palace adjoins two modern wings and is a stunning piece of architecture. Nineteenth-century elegance abounds with dining rooms and drawing rooms making this feel like something completely other-worldly. The hotel itself runs a shuttle bus to take guests the 10-minute drive into the centre of Lisbon, but a taxi is only €6. Once in the city itself, I was in awe. Beautiful architecture, such as Praca do Comercio, a jaw-dropping square on the banks of the Tagus, whose Rua Augusta Arch is the gateway to the modern, thriving city that Lisbon has become. Avenida da Liberdade, a 90-metre wide boulevard, features some beautiful buildings and is the central artery heading into the city. At its head is Marquis of Pombal Square and King Edward VII Park, two celebrations of Portuguese identity that, perched upon a hill, give a gorgeous view of the Tagus bay. The Belem area of the city, near the mouth of the Tagus, is another gem. Quiet and relaxed, it features some of the most stunning buildings Lisbon has to offer. Belem Tower, a 16th-century defence tower, Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of The Discoveries all sit within a short walk of each other, making this part of the city a walking dream and an history buffs heaven.
LAST year was a year to forget for Madeira. Freak flooding, forest fires and Icelandic ash combined to make last year an annus horribilis for the Portuguese island, located 1,000km from the south-west coast of the country. But, this year, the island is keen to send a message, echoing our own leader, that Madeira is open for business. And what a business it truly is. Though it survives on an economy that is roughly 65% based on tourism, Madeira is unlike a typical sun-holiday destination. Part of that is because the location of the island, parked in the Atlantic, means that it gets more cloud than, say, the Canaries. But more than that, it is just, at its core, completely
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different. Visually stunning, architecturally mind-blowing, warm and welcoming, Madeira is a real treat for someone looking for good weather, and seeking to avoid neon lights and flying patio furniture. Touching down in Funchal itself is an experience – the runway perched over the sea and on the side of a cliff makes this a breathtaking landing. Nervous fliers would do well to avoid the window seat, however. What to do
Our stay had us based
in Funchal, the capital of the island and main tourist hub. From here, any part of the island is reachable within two hours and it is a good thing, as all of the island holds attractions. Rota dos CetáceosThe Way of the Cetacean, (Marina Shopping Centre, Avenida Arriaga, Tel.: +351 291 280 600, http://www.rota-doscetaceos.pt/) offer trips on semi-solid boats, where you can view dolphins, whales and all of the assorted sea life that lives in and around the island. (Swimming with dolmi phins €65, Adult ph non-swimming no €48, children €4 €33) €3 Madeira, having no contiin nental shelf, is n home to a vast h array of these a
Finding some shade to relax in in the centre of Funchal
creatures and Rota dos Cetáceos offer a free trip if you don’t see something. The thrill of seeing a pod of Bottle-nosed dolphins swim yards from your boat makes this trip a must-do. The Madeira Cable Car (www.madeiracablecar. com) offers a relatively cheap way to get a birdseye view of the beautiful scenery on the island, connecting Funchal with Monte Palace Gardens. At €15 for an adult round-trip, the exhilarating ride will leave speechless and some clinging to the handrails. Once you reach the top of the cable car, Monte Palace (http://www.montepalace.com/) awaits in all it’s splendour. Rescued by Jose Berardo, the tropical gardens are a dream for gardening enthusiasts. You can take the cable car back to Funchal, but why do that when you can have two men with rubber shoes push you down a hill in a wicker chair? Toboggan rides operate from outside Monte Church and, though pricey (€20 single, €25 double), it is great fun and, after all, you are on vacation. After all, what’s a holiday without hurtling downhill on a road that’s open to traffic? Getting off-road,
Madeira Jeep Safari (http://www.madeirajeep-safari.info/) are experts in navigating the tight, heart-stopping roads of the island’s lesser-seen spots. A highlight of these tours are the levada walks. Levadas are roadside waterways that carry water to the farms that climb mountains and hills on the island. Taking a walk along one, one really gets the chance to see how people on the island live; indeed, we came across one woman, easily 70 years old, planting on a small farm that was at least 40 minutes walk from a roadway. Prices vary, but a halfday private tour will cost €195, with room for six passengers, and I cannot recommend this enough, for something different. There are more attractions of course, The Blandy’s Wine Lodge in Funchal, the stunning natural swimming pools in Porto Moniz, the Art Deco collection at Casa Das Mudas and the awe-inspiring scenes
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Madeira is famous for its embroidery
From Funchal, any part of the island of Madeira is reachable within two hours, so places like the Ponta do Sol and São Vicente can be explored
from Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in Europe. In a space of 57 kilometres by 22 kilometres, Madeira packs it in. Where to eat
Madeiran food itself consists of a lot of fish, which makes sense, it being an island. Black scabbard, tuna and cod are served in abundance and fresh, colourful vegetables abound. In the centre of Funchal, Armazem Do Sal (Rua da Alfandega, 135, Funchal, Madeira 9000059, Portugal (+351) 291 241 285 www.armazemdosal.com/) stands head and shoulders above the other restaurants we sampled. Which, given the level of food available across the island, is saying something. A platter of appetisers, comprising of caviar, passion fruit, duck breast and shrimp dishes, set the tone magnificently, before a starter of Foie Gras and apple chutney had me in heaven.
A main of cod confit and mash was perfect. Light, yet absolutely flavoursome and cooked to perfection. Were the dessert of raspberry panacotta with spun sugar not also absolutely amazing, I might have struggled to finish the whole thing. As it was, we had no such problem. Adega da Quinta is about 15 minutes outside the centre of Funchal, but the scenic views and hearty, rustic food make it a perfect choice for an evening meal. Espetada, a local dish of fillet beef on a skewer, barbecue chicken in a pot, sweet potato bread and an array of desserts combined to make this another gastronomic highlight of the island. Where to stay
The island is replete with fabulous hotels, with three being part of Portugal’s largest hotel group, Pestana. We stayed in the Pestana Casino Hotel, which is a luxurious throwback
to the glamour of travel. Designed in the 1960s by Oscar Niemayer, it’s bright, open spacess Travelling by wicker chair: Tobo ggan rides operate outside Monte Ch from urch in Funchal are suited to everyone, the health spa a perfect retreat for stressed bodies and the casino offers a chance to experience the glamour of Twomileborris. Sorry, Monte Carlo. All in all, I can’t recommend Madeira enough. Easygoing enough to offer a break, interesting enough to offer stories for home, Madeira is open for business and we’re luckier for that fact. Paul travelled to Madeira and Lisbon with Concorde Travel & Tours. Concorde Travel specialise in the Mediterranean, specifically Croatia, Cyprus, Malta, Italy and Portugal. Seven nights in Madeira start at €560pp, including tax, and seven-night packages to Lisbon Coast start at €599pp, including tax. For more information, visit www.concordetravel.ie, or call 01-77 59 300.
Praça Municipio in Funchal
Fresh food at Funchal’s The beautiful Porto Santo Beach
municipal market
GOOD Food Ireland once again leads the way with a new digitally enhanced food lovers’ guide to Ireland. You will find a carefully selected collection of the best places to visit that are committed to using local Irish food on a new touring guide being released this weekend. The guide reveals a range of the best culinary experiences from restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels and cookery schools, all centred on an Irish ingredient-led food experience. Taking on board new technology, Good Food Ireland has digitally enhanced the guide with the use of QR codes. Each culinary destination listed has a QR code beside their contact details and, when a smartphone user scans the code, a local Google map is displayed on their mobile device. The guide is on release this weekend and will be distributed in some national newspapers, the Hertz rental car network and through Good Food Ireland members. If you would like your own personal copy, simply email the Good Food Ireland head office info@goodfoodireland.ie and they will post one out to you. For more information on Good Food Ireland, visit www. goodfoodireland.ie
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THE HELIX 01 700 7000 Liz Taylor Film Season THE Helix continues its Liz Taylor Film Season until July 16, with the season’s second film, National Velvet, showing on Saturday July 9 at 2pm, followed by Cat On A Hot Tin Roof on Wednesday July 13 at 7.30pm. All screenings take place in The Theatre. Season tickets are €20, or €12 concession. Entry to each showing is €4/€6.
MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 Dun Laoghaire School of Music extravaganza LOOKING ahead a little, The Mill Theatre will soon feature some delightful music and performances from some of the area’s littlest citizens – with big talents Students from the Dun Laoghaire School of Music staging a musical extravaganza at the popular south Dublin evenue on Thursday, July 14, featuring music, theatre, dance and instrumental numbers, and more, creating a musical performance to remember, and showcasing the truly diverse and commendable range of talents of students at the popular school. The show starts at 5.30pm, with tickets priced at €13/€8.50.
PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 Cormuin O’Raghallaigh - Mozart and Chopin recital Come along to this unique recital of Mozart and Chopin classics, from the award-winning Cormuin O Raghallaigh,a local teacher for Newpark Music Centre and Churchtown School of music. Recitals for the night will include Mozart: Sonata in C minor K.457, Sonata in B flat K.333, Chopin: Prelude in D flat Op. 28 (Raindrop) Ballade no.3 in A flat Op. 47. The two-hour show takes place on Saturday, July 9 at 1pm. Tickets: €10
DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 Past and Present Dublin 15-based artist, Desmond Kenny’s exhibition Past and Present, which opened last month, will continue until late August. Don’t miss this opportunity to view some of Kenny’s stunning abstract paintings, spread across two floors - New Work and Retrospective. This is the Hartstown artist’s first major solo exhibition of his abstract painting. The exhibition can be seen on the ground and first-floor galleries and is free admission.
SEAMUS ENNIS CULTURAL CENTRE 01 802 0898 Pokey LaFarge and The South City Three St. Louis roots musician Pokey LaFarge, along with his band, The South City Three, comes to the Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre on Friday July 8. LaFarge’s creative blend of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing has been widely lauded of late. This is one not to be missed. Friday, July 8 at 8:30pm. Admission: €20.
Sunday Sessions The Sunday Sessions continue every Sunday afternoon at the Seamus Ennis Cultural centre. The sessions always feature a host of local traditional musicians as well as some special guests. All musicians are welcome. Free admission.
If you’re close enough to see one of these Transformers, you’re either in very big trouble, or just in luck, as Transformers 3 features one big scrap after another between clanking adversaries, while Humanity – and audiences – look on ...
No change in formula The latest Transformers film hasn’t changed the previous films’ secret of success, loaded with big bangs and little wit Q JONATHAN KEANE
IT’S only been about four years, but in that fairly short space of time, Michael Bay has managed to churn out his third Transformers film, this time: Dark of the Moon. After the blinding success of the predecessor, it only makes sense for the franchise to do a third lap. A heady cast is in tow for this one, with John Malkovich, Hugo Weaving and Josh Duhamel along with, of course, our central character, Sam Witwicky, brought to us by Shia LeBeouf. The important thing to remember here is that this is a Michael Bay flick so there’s little in the way of a captivating script and acting. But, it can’t be denied that Dark of the Moon is rife with jaw-dropping special effects and 3D shots that well and truly
FILM OF THE WEEK: Transformers 3 +++ (12A) 154 mins Director: Michael Bay Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, John Malkovich, Hugo Weaving, lots of robots
OUR VERDICT: MICHAEL Bay’s third outing with the robots in disguise is everything one would expect it to be, with colossal action scenes and hugely impressive special effects. If verbose carnage is your thing and it holds your attention for the entire bloated running time, then, this could be your film of the year, although Kate – who returns from holiday, next week – is unlikely to rate this as one to savour ...
shove the action in your face. It’s all rather impressive and will be up there with some of the most impressive action scenes this summer, or even for some years. Howe ve r, a t f i l m number three in the franchise, it still doesn’t deliver anything staggering in the way of something new. You know you’re getting explosions – and explosions are exactly what you get. This third instalment clocks in at an overwhelming 154 minutes.
The bloated, drawn-out running time serves to only remind you of how easily scenes can become one-dimensional and predictable. It’s not all bad though, far from it. Transformers: Dark of the Moon won’t delight in regard to script but the standout actions are truly unforgettable. Only the truly dull and monotonous of cinemagoers would find themselves bored with Bay’s bombastically crafted action scenes. Conspicuous by her absence though is
Megan Fox, who departed the franchise after the sequel. Whether she was present for the third film or not, doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. Nothing too big has been changed and the portrayal of the rest of the cast remains as simple as ever. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? Or, in the case of Michael Bay, blow it up. Without giving away too much, the plot is rooted in the 1969 Moon Landing as well as the Cold War, which creates the latest strife between Optimus Prime’s Autobots and the Decepticons that has carried through to modern day. Meanwhile, Shia LeBeouf is his usual self in the role as Sam, who’s fresh out of college, unemployed and ticked off about his whole situation in life, frustrations that are adversely affect-
ing his relationship with girlfriend, Carly, played by fresh-faced British actress, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Overall, the 154-minute running time is the sore thumb of Transformers: Dark of the Moon. A couple of scenes could easily have had a few minutes shaved off and with it, making the overblown action less drawn out. Quality of quantity, as the old adage goes. The die-hard fans of the Transformers franchise, as in the faithful that existed before Michael Bay scurried onto the scene, could be divided on how their beloved Autobots and Decepticons are portrayed here. Meanwhile, those who are looking for non-stop explosions, fire and action will undoubtedly lap this up. Either way, there’s enjoyment to be found, in some way, in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
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Wares you might feel wary about ADAM MAGUIRE
TECHNOLOGY is laden with words ending in “ware”. Most people are familiar with software and hardware, and maybe one or two others, but the ever-increasing number of “wares” can get confusing at the best of times. Here are explanations for some of the more common “wares”.
install on a piece of hardware, and is also called programmes, applications or simply apps. That could mean an operating system, such as Windows, or an internet browser, game or word processor.
Hardware Hardware is any physical piece of technology – so, your computer is the hardware, as are all the bits and pieces inside the box (such as the hard drive, processor and so on). More recently, this has been applied to phones and tablets.
Freeware A combination of “free” and “software”, this is, used to describe free, legal versions of software. This freeware is often a basic variety of something, and encourages you to buy the full version.
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“malicious” and “software”, this term is a catchall for any type of dangerous software designed to damage your computer or steal your information. Good virus scan software and a firewall is crucial. McAfee and Norton offer good paidfor options, while AVG and Avast are good, free alternatives.
Spyware This malicious software tries to secretly install itself on your computer and spy on your activities, to try to gain access to passwords, credit card details and so on. A free programme, called Spybot – Search & Destroy is a good option for those looking to see if there is spyware on their computer. Scarily enough, there usually is.
Adware This is a virus that causes adverts to pop-up at every turn on your computer. If every website you visit seems to have obtrusive ads popping up all the time, this may be the reason why. The previously mentioned Spybot is good at clearing these threats, as is another free programme, Adaware. Scareware A relatively new threat, this is a dangerous piece of software that tries to shock or scare you into handing over money or credit card details. One tactic, for example, is to tell you that there is a virus on your computer, and that you need to buy a certain piece of software to fix this. This can often be made
to look like a legitimate warning but, if it is not coming from your own anti-virus software, ignore it.
HP Touchpad
IN A market dominated by the iPad, HP’s first attempt at a tablet is a strong one – the big question is: Can it can get the apps to back it up? While Apple’s competitors, such as HP, have been slow to get to market with their tablet alternatives, the last few weeks has seen that change. Motorola’s Xoom is hitting shelves, Samsung has updated its Galaxy Tab and Blackberry’s Playbook is on the horizon. The HPTouchpad joins that list, and offers some-
thing a little different. It runs on HP’s own WebOS software, which is extremely stylish and user-friendly. It is gesture-based, so it’s perfect for touch, and, while it was designed initially for phones, it looks well on the bigger screen. Overall, the Touchpad feels good in the hand. It is slim and comfortable to
use, but does not feel flimsy. It also manages to strike the same balance of the iPad, where it feels like a serious, even business-friendly device, without being boring. However, as it runs on WebOS – which is way behind Android and Apple’s IOS – it does not have an awful lot of apps to offer. This is something that HP will need to address – fast, as even the best tablet is nothing without the apps to install on it. The HP Touchpad is available in Ireland from early July, from €479. Visit teic.ie for the latest tech news, reviews and views.
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Planning permission sought by Mr Shane Hillan for construction of dormer type window to side of existing hip roof at 8 Churchfields, Milltown, Dublin 14. 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, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission/observation may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the planning authority.
We, Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, intend to apply for permission for development at 19 Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14. The development will consist of permission to erect a 2 classroom prefabricated building with sanitary facility and all associated site works. 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, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission/observation may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the planning authority.
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I Brendan O’Brien am applying to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for full planning permission for the proposed relocation and increase in size of external signage granted under Pl. Reg. No. D11A/0001 to new location on North Façade at Block 60, The Park, Carrickmines Great, Dublin 18. This 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 10.00am 4.00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. The offices are at: The Planning Authority, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20. Submissions must be made within 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the Planning Authority.
We Muinellim Limited are applying to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for full planning permission for the proposed erection of 1 No illuminated external Totem Sign at The Park, Carrickmines Great, Dublin 18. This 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 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. The offices are at: The Planning Authority, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20. Submissions must be made within 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the Planning Authority.
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STAR TURN: Dublin Sports Awards winners for June are announced: Page 29
TOUCH RUGBY: IRELAND ‘EXHAUSTED’ AFTER THEIR WORLD CUP ENCOUNTERS
Touch teams get back from Edinburgh epics sport@gazettegroup.com
AF TER a gruelling five-day Touch World Cup tournament in Edinburgh, the Ireland Touch teams returned home on Monday proud of their achievements. “ We ’r e a b s o l u t e l y exhausted, but incredi b l y p r o u d t o h ave competed for Ireland against the best in the world in our spor t,” said president of the Ireland Touch Associa-
tion, Michael Davies. “It was a tough tournament, with teams playing up to three matches a day. Every player gave their absolute best on the pitch and played right to the end. “We had a great support team over there, and a big thank you should go to the coaches, managers, physios and support staff who coordinated our teams and kept the players
out on the pitch,” said Davies. Twenty-seven countries participated in the event, with over 500 matches being played during the course of the tournament. Australia took the honours in most categories, with many finals involving Australia and New Zealand, where touch rugby is a common social sport. Ireland competed in four divisions in the
The amassed teams who represented Ireland at the Touch Rugby World Cup in Scotland last week
Mixed Open, Men’s Open, Men’s over 35s and Men’s over 40s categories. Ireland finished 16th in the Open Category, and 11th in the senior age division. The Mixed Open team came 15th and the Mens’ Open
finished 12th in their category. In the senior division, the Mens’ Over-35s finished 11th and the Mens’ Over-40s had the best result of all of the Irish teams, finishing fifth in their pool. “There was some
great matches and each team had great support as they went out onto the pitches. “For many of us, to compete at a World Cup was a dream. But to achieve it has been an oppor tunity of a lifetime. We trained
incredibly hard for this tournament, and each team should be proud of their efforts at the World Cup,” said Davies. For more information about the sport, see www.irelandtouchassociation.com.
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Eoin Jennings (8) from Sallynoggin at The Metals Family Cycleway at the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire
People of all ages and fitness levels were encouraged to join
Family Cycling Healthy family day in Dun Laoghaire HE Metals Family Cycle spread the message of family cycling in Dun Laoghaire on June 25. Over 220 cyclists of all ages and fitness levels took to the roads and nearly half of these eager cyclists were children. The event was organised by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership and the County Council’s Transportation Department for Bike week. The annual National Bike Week took place from 18 June to June 26 with cycling-based events like the Metals Family Cycle taking place all
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over the country. The Metals Family Cycle was a free event where the participants received a goodie bag, high-viz vest and refreshments for taking part. The four kilometre-long route started in Peoples Park and followed The Metals to Dalkey, returning along the Coast Road to the People’s Park. Shane McArdle, coordinator of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership, said: “This fun event was a great way to get out cycling during Bike Week and enjoying the Dun Laoghaire area.”
Cllr Gerry Horkan (FF), DLRCC Cathaoirleach, John Bailey, and County Manager Owen Keegan
Ella Maguire (4) from Shankill
After cycling the participants received refreshments and goodie bags
The many smiles showed the success of the day
The nice weather brought out many to The Metals Family Cycle day
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GOLF: ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OUTING FOR SHEENA
2011 DUBLIN SPORTS AWARDS JUNE WINNERS IN ASSOCIATION WITH
STARof theMONTH
LEEANNE ROYLE KARATE and martial arts generally do not see many stars emerging on an international stage so young, but Leeanne Royle, from Corduff Karate Club, is a such a star in the making, with a showing that earned her the prestigious Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding child competitor at the Karate Union of Great Britain’s National Championships at the NIA Birmingham, Royle won the girls’ kumite event at the championships.
TEAMof theMONTH
MOUNTVIEW BOYS
MOUNTVIEW Boys’ Under11s are deserving winners of the team of the month after they came out at the summit of 900 teams who took part in the 2011 Danone Nations Cup, winning the national final at the AUL Complex in Clonshaugh. That performance earned them the right to represent Ireland in the world finals, which are held in Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium in October.
SUMMER is starting to heat up, and the sporting success of our teams and individuals continues to impress. Our sports stars of the month for June are young stars very much on the rise. Leeanne Royle has made an impression on the world of karate at a very young age, and will be a prospect to keep an eye on in the years to come, especially after winning the Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding child competitor last month. Mountview Boys showed their promise after coming out on top in
the Danone Nations’ Cup event at the AUL in a competition that saw 900 of the best young soccer sides in the country compete for the right to represent Ireland in October.
Let us know! Let us know about your achievements in sport, so that the Gazette can tell the rest of Dublin — and give you, or your team, a chance of being one of our monthly stars. Contact us on 01 601 0240 or sport@gazettegroup.com to tell us all about your successes, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ gazettesport.
Sheena McElroy with Rita Maher (Lady Capt Adare Manor)and Marjorie McCorduck (ILGU President)
McElroy secures third national title sport@gazettegroup.com
GRANGE Golf Club’s Sheena McElroy defeated Headfort’s Pauline Walsh to secure her third Irish Senior Women’s Close Championship title in four years at Adare Manor Golf Club last week. The southside golfer raced to an early lead over Walsh and, at one under par, held a fivehole advantage at the turn. McElroy continued to underline her dominance of this event in recent years and closed out the match on the 13th green. Throughout the tour-
nament, McElroy showed herself to be a force to be reckoned with. She got off to a flying start in her semi-final match against Pat Doran from Donabate, and never looked back after turning into the back nine with a two-hole advantage. Doran holed out solidly on the 15th to reduce the gap to one hole but McElroy immediately responded winning the 16th and a two putt par on the 17th ended the affair. After leading the qualifiers in the morning, McElroy saw off eight qualifier Marilyn Hend-
erson (Royal Belfast) on the penultimate green in the quarter-finals the previous day. In the Senior’s Plate Final, Gertie McMullen, of The Island Golf Club, defeated ILGU Chief Executive, Sinead Heraty, from Castle, on the 16th to win the secondtier title. McElroy repeated her impressive showing at last year’s seniors’ championship when she defeated debutante Niamh Giblin, of Dun Laoghaire, at Tullamore Golf Club. McElroy went on to lead the Irish Seniors Team at the European
Senior Team Championships in Berlin last August. This year has been another successful one for the Grange member, winning the Portuguese Senior Ladies’ Golf Competition at Vilamoura in the Algarve in January. In challenging wet and windy conditions, McElroy was thrilled to secure a two-stroke victory, which was made extra special with husband, Eamon, caddying. She also finished as the top British or Irish player in joint third place at the Spanish Senior Championships at Santa Ponsa in February.
Win tickets to see UCD in friendlies UCD AFC have announced recently that they will host two friendly matches at the Belfield Bowl against Scotland’s St Johnstone FC on July 10, and Spain’s Villarreal CF on July 16. St Johnstone finished eighth in the SLP last season, and have a long tradition in Scottish football. Former players include Sir Alex Ferguson and Ally McCoist.
Villarreal finished fourth in last seasons La Liga and so are qualifiers for next season’s Champions League. As well as this, they have a wide range of talented footballers at their disposal with Barcelona target and former Manchester United player, Giuseppe Rossi, on the top of the list. GazetteSpor t and UCD are giving lucky
readers the chance to win pairs of tickets to these matches. Simply answer the following question: Where was Villarreal striker Guiseppe Rossi born? Send your answer, together with your name, address and mobile phone number, to sport@ gazettegroup.com, with “UCD Friendlies” in the subject line of the mail.
UCD’s Robbie Benson
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Get Messi at Dublin’s Barca summer camps IN AUGUST, the FC Barcelona Academy coaches are coming to Portmarnock to pass on some of their Champions League-standard of knowledge of the game to young players from Dublin. The camp caters for kids of all abilities, from ages seven to 16, and also helps educate coaches with the emphasis on players’ technical development, having fun and teaching the fundamentals of the game. The new camp follows on the heels of the success of the workshop held with Barcelona’s coaches at Carton House earlier this year. The camp takes place at Portmarnock AFC from Thursday, August 18 to Saturday, August 20 and runs from 9am to 12 noon for players aged from seven to 11 years, and from 2pm to 5pm for players aged from 12 to 16. For more information, or to register for the courses, see www.dbsportstours.ie
PARK CELTIC: LOCAL SIDE HAVE MIXED SUCCESS AT UNDERAGE
The 2010/11 season proved to be one filled with learning experiences for the underage players who make up their youth sides
Park vow to progress sport@gazettegroup.com
PARK Celtic’s underage teams were in reflective mood recently as they looked back on a season of mixed fortunes, but a lot of fun. The SDFL 16 Premier side started with backto-back defeats before a managerial talking-to got them back on form, acting as a catalyst for the rest of the season. Slick, passing soccer was the order of the season and there were results that reflected their confidence and ability, as well as some unlucky defeats that saw them bow out of the AllIreland Cup as well as
out of contention for the top places in the league. An eventual fourth position was, by their own admission, disappointing, but a measure of their commitment was their determination to bounce back. The SDFL 16 Div 1 team, meanwhile, had a challenging season that saw the introduction of six new players under 15, along with another set of new additions, who had to gel as a side before the results began to show. The team eventually finished sixth in the league, and will be looking to make a challenge in the Under-18 South Dublin/Wicklow
Never walking alone: Cabinteely’s Legends JOHN Aldridge signs a Liverpool FC
shirt for Cabinteely FC’s captain, Dave Kelly, seen here with committee member Dermot O’Connor, when the Anfield legend brought his Legend’s XI side to Kilbogget for a friendly match against Cabo in a fundraising challenge match last week. Although the Legends prevailed in the match, a great day was had by all Cabinteely’s players and supporters, who mingled with the illustrious soccer stars of yesteryear before retiring to the Radisson Blu for a well-deserved post-match dinner for the evening.
league next term. The SDFL 14 Premier side, however, could not claim to have had such a positive term. Their debut season at the new level after winning the league Division 1 last time out proved to be a baptism of fire agains the best sides in the SDFL. Team changes, injuries and other disruptions saw the team struggle in the Premier league, but their determination in training and attendance was a mark of their character, one that the coach for next season, Ken O’Connor, will build upon and develop. One of the other posi-
tives from the side was that Andrew Hickey was selected for the SDFL U-14 representative team who played in the Kennedy Cup. The Under-14B squad, unfortunately, ended the season much lower in the tables than their skills or team spirit merited. This said, the season had many standout performances from a team and individual perspective alike. A contributory factor in that disappointment was the absence of a regualr goalkeeper, but the back line of Bill Moulton, Daniel Rafferty, Matt Cinq-Mars and Paul Kane as our
stalwar ts with Mark Dowling, Mark Twomey and Emmet Rowe stepping in to fill the gaps as needed. The Under-13 premier side, meanwhile, also finished in fourth place in the league, ahead of local rivals, Cabinteely, which was felt to be a decent season and one fully enjoyed by the team. The Under-13s also boasted a player selected for the Kennedy Cup squad, Eoin Har vey, while goalkeeper Thomas Jackson has been retained on the SDFL Development squad, but just missed out on the Kennedy Cup.
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LEINSTER: LADIES DENIED IN SEMI-FINAL BY MEATH
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CLUB NOTICEBOARD FOXROCK/CABINTEELY HARD luck to our three Dublin play-
petition and this is due to the hard
ers, Amy Connolly, Sinead Goldrick
work that the girls and their men-
and Amy Ring , on their narrow
tors have put in this season.
defeat to Meath in Sunday’s opening
Well done to the walkers who
round of the All-Ireland champion-
climbed Lugnaquilla under glori-
ship. All three girls made the start-
ous sunshine on Sunday as part of
ing fifteen.
a fund-raising initiative.
It’s a busy week for these girls as
Many thanks to Nick Fisher and
they take on Na Fianna in the semi-
Shay Keane who co-ordinated the
final of the senior championship.
walk and have worked very hard
This is the first time that the club has reached this stage of the com-
over the past few months to bring this event to fruition.
BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S
Foxrock Cabinteely’s Dublin players Amy Connolly, Sinead Goldrick and Amy Ring
Foxes tenacious for Jackies in defeat LEINSTER SEMI-FINAL Dublin Meath
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THE local trio of Amy C o n n o l l y, S i n e a d Goldrick and Amy Ring, from Foxrock Cabinteely, and neighbours Joanne O’Sullivan and Gemma Fay, of Ballyboden St Enda’s, were unable to halt the Royal ascendancy as Dublin ladies footballers were defeated by the narrowest of margins by Meath at Portmarnock last weekend. With the game tied at nine points apiece, and injury time coming to a close, a promising Dublin attack broke down, allowing Meath supersub Ger Doherty, who scored two points, to bring the Royals back into the game moments after her introduction, to counter and score the decisive point. This was a very different Meath team to the one that lost in the division 2 National
League play-off a few weeks ago. They were up for this game right from the throw-in, and their work-rate was immense. The Dublin forward line was seldom allowed any room to shoot at goal, as time and again their passing movements went across the pitch, and often backwards, as they sought to create an opening. Gemma Fay sprinted for ward tirelessly to help the attack but, in all, Dublin were able to muster only nine shots on goal in the opening half. Half forwards, Amy Connolly and Noelle Healy, worked from deep throughout the first half in an effort to break through the stubborn Meath defence. Yet, going in at half time with Meath leading by 0-5 to 0-4, Dublin would have felt confident that they had weathered the Royal storm as the visitors played with benefit of a
very strong wind in the first half. However, the anticipated second half Dublin onslaught never occurred. Meath piled on the pressure from the throw-in and put the Dublin defence under pressure.
Cruising Before ten minutes of the second half had elapsed, Meath had put themselves three points clear, and looked to be cruising to victory as Dublin played off scraps. But Sinead Aherne’s tenacity reduced the deficit, and the sides were level with 20 minutes gone. Then came the introduction of Doher ty, who took two points from her first two shots at goal and suddenly the momentum had swung the Royals way again. But Dublin kept at it and an Aherne free and a well-taken Elaine Kelly point had the sides level with seven
minutes remaining. T hen, in the 26th minute came the defining moment when, for once, a Dublin forward got behind the Meath defence. Lyndsey Peat’s piledriver was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper, Irene Munnelly, and the Meath defence cleared their lines. Doher ty’s score ensured the tie would not go to extra time and that the Jackies would be looking to the qualifiers as the route by which they will attempt to retain the Brendan Martin Cup. Meath were the hungrier side on the day and deserved their win. Dublin, on the other hand, will now have to come up with a plan to counteract blanket defences in future. Aside from that shooting from distance must be encouraged as they have the forwards with the capability to take scores from out the field.
LOTTO: There was no jackpot win-
details, see the website www.ball-
ner. Numbers drawn were 4, 10,
inteerstjohns.com.
11 and 17. Jackpot is €16,200 next
Updates from the forecast com-
week; €200 to seller of the winning
petition are also available on the
jackpot ticket.
website.
Bingo continues every Monday at
Senior footballers had great vic-
8.30pm. Jackpot still to be won, and
tory over Round Towers on Sat-
€1,000 of prizes to be won.
urday, while Junior B’s continued
Function room available July 8 and 23; contact Dermot in club bar. Club barbecue is on Saturday, July 23. Summer camps begin in July and continue in mid-August. For more
their tremendous form with a win over Portobello on Friday. Congratulations to Glenn Whelan, Aodhan Clabby and Donal Gormley on helping the Dublin minor hurlers win the Leinster title.
WANDERERS DUE to unprecendented demand, a
Ladies’ training is on Mondays
second Summer camp will be held
and Wednesdays at 7.30pm. All skill
between August 15 to 19.
and fitness levels very welcome.
Contact Niall for more details and application forms on 086 885 7303 or juveniles@wanderersgaa.ie There was no winner of the lotto
Contact Darren on 087 664 7205. Players are reminded to contact their mentors prior to arranging any treatment by physios.
jackpot. Numbers drawn were 21,
Thanks to all who supported the
25 and 28; €25 goes to Noel Kavan-
annual golf classic on Friday last.
agh, Rose Howard, Marian Mahon
Nearest Pin and second overall was
and Catherine McBride. Next week’s
Paddy Mulhall; Back nine and first
jackpot is €1,500.
overall was Barbara Maher; Front
Junior Bs had an important league
nine and third overall was Darragh
win v Ballyfermot at the weekend,
Kinsella; Longest drive was Brian
while the Junior As beat Erin’s Isle
Mohan; Ladies winner Carmel Burke
on Friday night.
Daly.
STARS OF ERIN THE adult men footballers had two
T h e U n d e r -1 1 h u r l e r s h a d a
very important wins last week, the
very impressive win over Naas in
first coming against Robert Emmets
Clondalkin. Congratulations to all
in Glencullen on Tuesday evening,
involved.
followed by hard-earned victory against St Finian’s of Swords. The next game for the adult men footballers is July 14 in Glencullen against Raheny in the second round of the championship. The club would like to wish Brian O’Connor a speedy recovery after breaking his collar bone playing against Robert Emmets.
The Moped draw has been pushed back a week and the new date for the draw will be made on Saturday, July 23. The draw will still take place in the Step Inn. The weekly draw will resume in a couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone who supports the club.
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Minister of Sport, Leo Varadkar, was on hand to help local Olympian, Annalise Murphy, to launch the Dun Laoghaire regatta this week
Regatta brings world to harbour 2,500 competitors and 420 boats descend on Dun Laoghaire for the biggest sailing event in Ireland PETER CARROLL dundrumsport@gazettegroup.com
IRELAND’S biggest sailing event, the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta (VDLR), will take place this week from Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10. The 2011 Regatta is shaping up to be one to remember, which is down to it’s organisation by the four waterfront yacht clubs in Dun Laoghaire. Dublin Bay promises to be a hot-bed of activity over the three days of sailing, with 2,500 competitors set to test their skills at the flagship event on the nine different courses set out across the bay. Some of the finest boats in sailing will be making their appearance, with over 420 vessels ready to compete across the 25 different racing classes, with teams coming from as close as Dun Laoghaire itself, to as far away as Denmark. Local Olympian, Annalise Murphy, who has
been selected as VDLR ambassador, will look to catch the festival atmosphere of the crowd when she sails the in the SB3 Bluebird. The Dun Laoghaire native is currently ranked 9th in the world, and has impressed in the preOlympics tournaments leading up to her adventure at London 2012. The RC Class 1 will feature Sailor of the Year 2010, Anthony O’Leary, with Antix Beag (RCYC), in which the Cork man is considered unbeatable. Paul O’Higgins’ Rockabill V (NYC/ RIYC), IRC 1 champion at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2009, is also a key contender. Jonathan and Christopher Nicholson’s Dehler DB1, from the Royal St George Yacht Club, which won on ECHO at Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2009, is also in this class. In the IRC Class 3, Flor O’Driscoll’s Hard on Port (RStGYC) was the only boat in 2009 which achieved bullets (race wins) across the regatta
and is obviously the star contender in this class. Adam Winklemann, chairman of the regatta, told GazetteSport how much the event will mean to Dun Laoghaire. “The community always respond well to activities and events in the town, so I’m sure they will want to come down and support us. “The Regatta will bring over 3,000 people to the town, including sailors, crew members and spectators. That will, hopefully, give Dun Laoghaire a huge boost in the current climate as far as hotels and cafes are concerned,” said Winklemann. “It’s amazing to have a talent like Annalise Murphy involved, whose race, I’m sure, will be a highlight of the festival. We have another local in Flor O’Driscoll who, we hope, the community will get behind for his race too. “It should be a fantastic three days for Dun Laoghaire and I hope everyone comes out and gets behind the festival,” said Winklemann.