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June 2, 2011

LANDLUBBER, AHOY: Local RNLI coxswain – and hero – has retired P6

Brushing up on skills: Seniors show their art GALLERY owner Fionnula Nolan

Rugby: Blackrock add Miller as firstteam coach Page 32

was delighted to welcome Leone Boland to the Dun Laoghaire Art Gallery for an art exhibition with a difference. Held as part of Bealtaine 2011, which celebrates the wisdom, contribution to society and skills of older members of the community, several elder artists from all across the region were showing their work at the gallery, with a number of Dun Laoghaire artists showing their work.

Picture: Geraldine Woods

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Move on plans for Baths’ development Council confirms initial Phase One scheme drawn up

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AMBITIOUS plans to redevelop the site of the former Dun Laoghaire Baths have taken one step further, as the county council confirmed this week that detailed plans focusing on Phase One of the project are currently being drawn up.

According to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the first stages involve the “removal of the derelict Baths’ structure, and the reinstatement of the existing Pavilion”.

However, the council said the scheme for specific elements of Phase One was not

finalised at this point, and was at a very preliminary stage.

“It is not proposed to go ahead at this point with the most costly element of Phase One, which was the construction of a breakwater and the extension of the coastal promenade at the East Pier.”

Full Story on Page 8

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COUNCIL: DECISION OVERTURNED

A Lions’ share: School receives donation

‘Would endanger public safety’

THE President of Kil-

liney Lions, Phyllis Galvin (second from right), is pictured presenting a cheque for €1,500, the proceeds from a Table Quiz held recently in Rochestown Lodge Hotel, for Carmona Special School in Glenageary, Co Dublin.

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A DECISION by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant planning permission for a controversial retail and residential development on a former Statoil site in Deansgrange has been overturned by An Bord Pleanala.

The planning authority refused planning permission for the development, which would have consisted of a total floor area of 6,640 sq m and would have ranged in height from two to four storeys, on the grounds that the traffic movements generated by it would “endanger public safety”.

An Bord Pleanala added that it was not satisfied the “quantum of additional supermarket use proposed, would be consistent with the scale of supermarket development appropriate to that of a neighbourhood centre, as defined in the county development plan or the Retail Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area”.

The planning authority said the development would be “contrary to proper planning and sustainable development of the area”.

The application had included plans for a convenience shop, convenience shop storage, an off-licence, delicatessen, cafe, medical centre and funeral home.

There were also plans for a 5,885 sq m basement carpark.

The Board also ruled that the proposed development would “seriously injure the residential amenities of property in the vicinity by reason of overbearing impact and overlooking”.

Planning permission for the development had originally been granted

by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on December 7, last year.

The granting of permission at the time was subject to 20 conditions.

IT’S YOUR STORY: YOUNG DJS HOSTING A 24-HOUR BROADCAST

Tuning in to help Special Olympics Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

TWO young Dubliners will soon present a 24-hour live radio broadcast show on Dublin South 93.9FM Community Radio in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

The young broadcasters – 16-year-old Ciaran O’Connor, and 23-yearold Karl McDonald – will go on air with their show.

Teenage Kicks, this Sunday, June 5, from 11am onwards.

Ciaran said: “Our 24-hour live broadcast promises something for everyone.

“We’ll be featuring more than eight music groups performing live in studio; one of Ireland’s top reptile experts will introduce listeners to some of his favourite reptiles, and cyclist, Nicholas Roche [son of Steven] talks about his Tour de France exploits.

“We also have experts

on leg-waxing, nutrition, personal trainers on keeping us in top condition, and lots of secret guest interviewees.

“We have something to keep everyone entertained, as well keeping both myself and Karl

Ciaran O’Connor; Mary Gavin, Special Olympics Ireland (SOI) swimmer; Matt English, CEO, SOI; Laura Reynolds, SOI basketball player and Karl McDonald

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awake! More than anything else, this show is about raising muchneeded funds and publicity for Special Olympics Ireland, who are doing Trojan work to improve many people’s lives,” said Ciaran.

The show will also stream live via the studio webcams at www.dublinsouthfm.ie.

Donations can be made directly to Special Olympics Ireland by texting “donate” to 57252.

Karl McDonald and Ciaran O’Connor joked in this photo that they didn’t know what their 24-hour show would feature but, in fact, it has a lot of great, diverse content

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BUSINESS Locals’ site has exciting deals of the day

New site could be a big deal Q HIROMI MOONEY dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

TWO Dun Laoghaire entrepreneurs launched a new Irish website and online “deal-of-the-day” operation at www.dealsireland.ie, last week.

T he company was established by local PR consultant, Sharon Plunkett, and businessman, Lawrance Lynch.

They have teamed up with Ralph Hosford, a technical expert, who has developed the website over the past few months.

Following several personal purchases on other such international websites, Lynch and Plunkett

said they felt that there was a business opportunity with an Irish-based site.

Lynch said: “We estimate the market to still be substantial here.

“However, we want to be fair to retailers, as we understand there have been negative experiences through other sites.

“We expect to grow our database from a starting point of 40,000 to 150,000 in eight months, and our turnover to be at least half a million euro in the first year, leading to much-needed job creation.

“In fact, we are currently advertising for staff in Galway, Cork and

Dealsireland.ie directors Lawrance Lynch, Sharon Plunkett and Ralph Hosford are joined by Nicola Hughes, keen to walk away with one of the daily deals and bargains to be found on the new website

Limerick,” he said.

“As well as offering a vastly more till-friendly commission to retailers, we want our customers to be provided with the most worthwhile deals out there; deals they will actually use and benefit from.

“It is free to subscribe to, and you even get paid when you get your friends to join.”

DealsIreland will offer

worthwhile deals and savings to be made in restaurants, beauty treatments, hotels and leisure activities in Ireland.

Daily deals The deals are only available daily for a 24 -hour period, and will offer between 50% and 90% off the normal price.

Plunkett will oversee the securing of the deals,

as well as the publicity and digital marketing activity required.

Lynch will be responsible for the running of the company and business development, as well as the nationwide roll-out of the website.

Plunkett said: “I’m delighted with it. The site looks great, I think.

“We’re very happy with the sales, so far. We think that there’s a real

opportunity for an Irish website[like this]; a lot of the others are international ones and I think it’s extremely important to keep money in the country at the moment and to support Irish businesses.

“I think these things take time, but yes, absolutely, we’re 100% confident that it will be extremely successful,” she said.

COUNCIL

Festival for books THE dates of this year’s DLR Mountains to Sea book festival have been announced by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

The extended festival will take place from September 1 - 11, with the council saying it was decided to extend the book festival due to the quality of the line-up.

Festival director, Tim Carey, said: “We managed to secure so many great authors, we felt we had to expand the time-frame to give people the opportunity to catch as many events as possible.”

Michael Ondaatje, who won the Booker Prize for The English Patient, will start the festival with a reading from his new novel, The Cat’s Table, on Thursday, September 1.

Veteran US novelist Robert Coover will deliver The Beckett Address, as well as readings by writers such as Sebastian Barry, Edna O’Brien, Dermot Healy and Melvyn Bragg.

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COURTS: COMMENT FROM JUDGE ON CAR BURGLAR

HEALTH Dietitian says that every step you

Stay focused on A ‘richly changes to get a deserved’ The Four Courts

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jail term is avoided A REFORMED drug addict has escaped jail after the judge said he would not send him to prison “which he richly deserves” because he felt he would get back into trouble upon his release.

Judge Patrick McCartan noted that 20-year-old Jason Kelly, of Elm Grove, Ballybrack, had eight previous convictions for assault, road traffic, drugs and public order offences, but has never spent time in custody.

Kelly admitted on the morning of his trial to burglary and unlawfully entering a vehicle. He had previously denied the charges, even though the homeowner saw him in his car and was able to identify him to gardai.

Kelly pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the offences in Killiney on October 24, 2009.

Garda Paul Lyons told Mr Pieter Le Vert BL, prosecuting, that a homeowner and his son were at home at 9.15pm that evening when they heard keys being taken from a bowl on the hall table.

They then heard the man’s wife’s car engine starting, and went outside to see Kelly, whom they both knew, sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle with another man in the driver’s seat.

The homeowner ran to the driver’s door and a struggle broke out between him and Kelly’s accomplice, before both youths ran off.

T he burglars had gained access to the house through an unlocked front door. Kelly was arrested two days later but denied any knowledge of the break-in.

Gda Lyons said Kelly had no physical contact with the homeowner that night, and his co-accused has “significantly” more convictions than him.

Judge McCartan said Kelly had “brazenly said he had nothing to do with it, and contested the case by seeking a trial day” at what he described as “a huge expense to the taxpayer”.

He said he had to take account the submission of defence counsel, Mr Patrick Reynolds BL, that Kelly is now drug-free, is working full-time, and has not come to garda attention in almost two years.

‘Richly deserves’ “The problem is, if I send him to prison – which he richly deserves – he will lose his job and probably get back into trouble upon his release,” said Judge McCartan.

He noted that Kelly’s co-accused had effectively been given a three-year sentence, having been sentenced to two years, with no credit given for nine months he had spent on remand.

Judge McCartan sentenced Kelly to three years, which he suspended in full on condition that he pays the homeowners €5,000 within 12 months.

IF THE thought of getting into shape for the beach, and that bikini seems more than a little daunting, then never fear – help is at hand.

According to TV personality and top dietitian, Paula Mee, who is based in Blackrock, slimming dow n can be achieved by even the smallest of lifestyle changes.

“If you’re not going to change something, then you’re going to get the same result. “ S o , y o u h ave t o realise that if you want something, you’ve got to work for it,” says Mee, who was one of the four presenters on RTE’s programme, Health Squad.

“Even with the busiest workloads, there’s still opportunities in the workplace where you can run up the stairs, or park away from the office, or run out at lunchtime; there are small little things that you can do to get exercise.

“You don’t have to be a member of the gym, but you do have to be committed,” she says.

Despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves barely lasting three days with these changes.

However, Mee thinks that this is because we’re not setting ourselves a realistic target.

“I think a lot of us procrastinate; we just put it off because the ducks aren’t lined up in a row.

“But we need to be careful that we don’t put things off unnecessarily; that we actually do start, and start doing the small things that count,” she says.

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‘Motivation comes from having a clear and compelling vision of where you’re going, so write down your goals, and plan your week. It requires a lot of commitment and time, and that’s why it’s not easy to lose weight. You have to be confident that you can make the changes, and nobody can do that for you.’

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“Motivation comes from having a very clear and compelling vision of where you’re going, so write down your goals, and plan your week.

“It does require a lot of commitment and time, and that’s why it’s not easy to lose weight.

“You have to prioritise, and you have to be confident that you can make the changes, and nobody can do that for you,” says Mee. She recommends keeping a food diary for a few days to monitor what you eat.

Knowing yourself “ I t ’s r e a l l y a b o u t knowing you, and knowing yourself, and what’s practical for you, but to be realistic about it,” she says.

“Some people find substitutes as well, so they may have frozen yogurt instead of an icecream, or they may have a diet drink instead of a full-sugar drink. There are small things that you can do.”

Mee says that the Irish are notorious for eating large portions of carbohydrate-refined foods such as breads, pasta and potatoes, as well as the “hidden-fat” products like oil, butter, salad dressings and

cheese.

She says that changing over from full fat to low-fat dairy products can make a significant difference.

“There are low-fat cheeses that would be better for people to eat to get their calcium and their protein, such as camembert and brie.

They are lower in fat and calories than cheddar,” she says.

“People could eat a little bit more of those instead of the higherfat cheeses. So there are things that you can do, there are trade-offs that you can make.”

So, we’ve made the changes, but what about alcohol? “ T h a t ’s o b v i o u s l y unnecessary calories; it doesn’t provide any nutrients.

“So, if you’re trying to meet all your vitamin, mineral and nutrient requirements from less calories, you have to ask yourself if there’s space for alcohol.

“You have to again realise that most pints would have about 200 calories, and a glass of wine would have up to 100 calories.

“So you can build those into your calorie total if you feel that it’s a good idea,” she says.

TV personality and leading dietitian, Paula Mee, who is

Mee says that making these small changes can make us notice some differences in how we look and feel.

Energy boost “Some feel a great energy boost straight away when they get rid of their junk food or takeaways; they feel much better, almost immediately.

“I think that gives them the resilience and

the strength then to carry on and make further changes,” she says.

“Others, probably if they’re eating well anyway, they may not notice any particular benefits straight away, but in time they do.

“They may notice that their skin or their hair is better, or they may feel that they’re tightening up their waist band, and that motivates them to go further,” says Mee.

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all the small great result A towering achievement: Business group presents €1,300 to Barnados ORLA Tighe was delighted to accept a cheque for Barnados recently from Oliver McCabe and Jason McChesney, both members of Dalkey Business Group, whose members raised €1,300 for the leading children’s charity through the sale of Dalkey Christmas Cards designed by local school children. Orla thanked the duo, and the Group’s members, for their contribution to the charity’s funding, and said it would facilitate Barnados’ continuing work for children.

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HERITAGE: A REVAMP AT DEANSGRANGE CEMETERY

PEOPLE Local RNLI coxswain – and hero – has retired

An Cathaoirleach of DLRCC, Councillor Lettie McCarthy, officially reopens the magnificently restored Gate Lodge at Deansgrange Cemetery, where she was joined by the Brennan family, who once lived in the lodge

Reopening of historic Gate Lodge Q HIROMI MOONEY dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

THE period Gate Lodge at Deansgrange Cemetery was officially reopened

by An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), councillor Lettie McCarthy, last week.

The Gate Lodge has been fully refurbished

by DLRCC’s Architects Department, under the direction of senior architect, Pamela O’Connor, and assistant architect, Ciaran O’Brien.

“I think it’s wonderful to see it re-opening,” said Cllr McCarthy.

“Deansgrange is used as a burial ground, but it’s also used as a park where people just like to come and walk, and enjoy the tranquillity of the area, and I think that there’s huge potential for it.”

Amongst those who attended the event were local Independent councillor Victor Boyhan, who told the Gazette: “We have enormous talent within our [council] organisation, and today’s work clearly demonstrates their skills and expertise.

“The restoration of the Gate Lodge is a fantastic job. The work is of a very high calibre, consistent with architectural conservation and restoration

best practice,” he said.

The works consisted of a full refurbishment, with careful conservation measures undertaken throughout the building and external areas.

Much of the original fabric and timber floors were retained, while the windows and doors were replaced.

The Gate Lodge was built using local Killiney granite in 1865 at a cost of £517, in time for the opening of the cemetery.

It was used as the living quarters of the registrars and, every so often, doubled up as the cemetery office until the 1990s.

Paschal Brennan, pictured above, was the last registrar at the cemetery, and he brought up his family in the Gate Lodge.

The Lodge is open to the public and is now used as the administrative office of Deansgrange and Shanganagh cemeteries.

Cllr McCarthy said: “This restoration project will be succeeded by further improvements to adapt the former offices across from here as tearooms, with new public toilets, and the Victorian Chapels will also be conserved.

“One will be retained for religious services, and the other will be used for heritage and cultural uses.”

Long-serving Dun Laoghaire RNLI Coxswain, Ken Robertson, at the helm of the Anna Livia lifeboat

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IT WAS the end of an era at the Dun Laoghaire RNLI lifeboat station this week when, after a quarter of a century of voluntary service, the station’s coxswain, Ken Robertson, retired.

Robertson is a well-known businessman and owner of a newsagents shop on the Marine Road in Dun Laoghaire – a location that allowed him to respond quickly whenever the all-weather lifeboat (ALB) was called out.

Initially, he was appointed Second Coxswain in 1986, and, in 1989, he subsequently became the successor to the late Eric Offer, who was best known as the coxswain of the John F. Kennedy lifeboat that was stationed in Dun Laoghaire from 1967 until 1990.

In 1995, Robertson and the Dun Laoghaire station took

delivery of the current station ALB, the RNLB Anna Livia, a state-of-the-art vessel that cost almost €2 million, and that is capable of reaching a casualty ten miles offshore within 30 minutes, and has a range of 250 miles.

In the course of his long career with the RNLI, Robertson has been responsible for many notable services, including the rescue of a swimmer in

Killiney Bay who was saved just yards from a rocky shoreline in gale force winds in 2007.

One of the longest calls ever was a 14-hour operation following the tragic loss of four sailors when their yacht, the Debonair, was in collision with a ship close to Dublin Port in 2001.

Mark McGibney is the new station coxswain, effective from June 1. A volunteer crew member and a coxswain since 2002,

he is the sailing manager at the nearby Royal Irish Yacht Club, and lives locally with his wife and two children.

Stephen Wynne, lifeboat operations manager, Dun Laoghaire RNLI, said: “Ken Robertson is retiring after a long career as station coxswain, during which he saved dozens of lives and rescued hundreds more.

“All of us wish him well in retirement, and we also extend our gratitude to his wife, Margaret, who has been fully supportive in spite of the disruption to normal family life that voluntary lifeboat service brings.”

During the course of Robertson’s service with the RNLI, the Dun Laoghaire ALB launched on service 535 times, and saved 60 lives, in addition to the rescue of many others.

In 2007, he received the Thanks of the Institution award for the rescue of the swimmer at Killiney.

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PEOPLE Royal welcome for Queen

A silky-smooth deal: AIB supports a local business with in-branch show AS PART of AIB Cornelscourt’s recent month-long drive to support

Queen Elizabeth II meets An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Lettie McCarthy, at the Docklands Convention Centre

COUNCIL: CATHAOIRLEACH’S PRAISE FOR STATE VISIT

‘Meeting the Queen was a lovely event’ Q HIROMI MOONEY dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

AS HER term as An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council draws to a close, Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy has said that meeting Queen Elizabeth II on her recent state visit, at the social reception staged at the Convention Centre in the docklands, “rounded off a very good year in office, very well”.

On meeting the Queen at the centre, Cllr McCarthy said: “It was really nice. I felt very, very privileged. I wouldn’t normally be star-struck by meeting somebody [but] I felt so privileged to be part of it and to meet her.

“Obviously, it was as Cathaoirleach of DLRCC, and the invitation was extended to me

by Julian King, the British Ambassador,” said Cllr McCarthy.

“I felt very humbled

by the experience, and I just think she’s an amazing woman, and it was very, very nice to meet her, and I felt so proud of Mary McAleese and of the occasion. It was fantastic, it was amazing,” she said.

President McAleese, and representatives from Ireland’s sport, culture, politics, entertainment, charities and business worlds, were among the 2,000 guests at the historic event.

“I’m delighted that it happened during my year in office; otherwise I wouldn’t have met her,” said Cllr McCarthy.

“Not everybody has the opportunity to meet the Queen of England, and it was such a positive event for the whole country – for the whole of Ireland – and it was just lovely.

“It certainly rounded off my year; a very good year in office, very well. I just said I was delighted

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that she was visiting our country, and that the whole tour had gone so well, and that I was extremely proud of her; and the same to Mary McAleese.

“I just said that I felt very proud that she is our President, and that it was such a great event; a positive event for the country.

“So, that was it, but it

was absolutely super,” said Cllr McCarthy.

The historical event included a reception across the centre’s five foyers, a fashion show, and a cultural and musical concert in its auditorium, with performances

by Westlife, X-Factor’s Mary Byrne, and Riverdance.

“It was a super concert, and I think whoever was responsible for picking the artists did a superb job, and they showcased Ireland very, very well,” said Cllr McCarthy.

“There was such a nice, relaxed atmosphere and, you know, the people and everybody involved with security – I’m sure they weren’t relaxed!

“But, certainly, we got the impression that everything was under control.

“It was extremely professional, and I think the British Ambassador did very well with that event,” she said.

local business, Shankill-based company Klara Silks displayed their beautiful wares at the branch, giving customers – and interested staff – the opportunity to see first-hand the beautiful products of the family-run company.

AIB’s James Roulston took the chance to meet sisters, Sheila O’Toole and Yvonne McMahon, when they set up their Klara Silks stall at the branch, where they were full of praise for any initiative which sees business and banking supporting each other.

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COUNCIL: A FURTHER STEP ON SITE PROPOSAL

HEALTH ‘Inspirational’ team of athletes

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

‘Working on detailed Baths plan’ Q DAWN LOVE dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

AMBITIOUS plans on the redevelopment of the site of the former Dun Laoghaire Baths have gone one step further after the county council confirmed this week that detailed plans that will focus on Phase One of the project are currently being drawn up.

According to the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown-County Council (DLRCC), the plans will focus on specific elements of Phase One of the major project.

A council spokeswoman said they would “include the removal of the derelict Baths’ structure and reinstatement of the existing Pavilion”.

However, she said the scheme for specific elements of Phase One was not finalised at this point, and was at a very preliminary state.

“It is not proposed to go ahead at this point with the most costly element of Phase One,

which was the construction of a breakwater and the extension of the coastal promenade to the East Pier.”

Her comments came after a recent report that new plans for the project, which its estimated could cost up to €21 million, are due to be displayed shortly in County Hall.

The DLRCC spokeswoman said that the “scheme for the removal of the derelict Baths’ structures, the reinstatement of the existing Pavilion, and the decking over the Dart will first be reviewed by the Baths sub-committee, and the Dun Laoghaire Area Committee, following which the scheme will be made available to the public in a pre-planning non-statutory public consultation, known as PrePart 8”.

DLRCC said that no date had been set for this, and that “costs would be determined through a competitive tender process, which will follow on once all of the above has been finalised”.

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte is pictured, centre, with some of the Transplant Team Ireland members prior to their departure for the 18th World Transplant Games, which will be held in Goteburg, Sweden

Transplant team ready to strive for medal glory Q DAWN LOVE dunlaoghaire@gazettegroup.com

TYRONE football manager, Mickey Harte, gave a motivational talk to a group of “inspirational” transplant athletes last week in advance of their departure for the 18th World Transplant Games, which will be held in Goteburg, Sweden, in just under a month.

Amongst those taking part in the event will be team captain, and Cabinteely native, Michael Dwyer.

Harte took time out from preparations for Tyrone’s first match in the GAA Ulster Cham-

pionships, this month, to speak to members of Transplant Team Ireland when they gathered for training at the ALSAA sports complex near Dublin Airport.

The Irish team of 33 athletes have all received major organ transplants, including heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas.

The team, which ranges in age from nine to more than 70, will participate in various sporting events at the Games, which take place from June 17 to 24.

Speaking at the event, Harte said it had been “a privilege to be asked to

speak to such an inspirational group of people, who have overcome great health hurdles and are now embracing life through sport”.

“This is a fantastic legacy to your organ donors, who you honour by representing your country on the world stage.

Striving to achieve “The measure of your success at the World Transplant Games will not be on the amount of medals you bring home, but that you are striving to achieve your personal best in your chosen events,” he said.

More than 1,100 ath-

letes from more than 50 countries will participate in the Games.

At the previous World Transplant Games, which were held in Australia in 2009, the Irish team of 19 athletes scooped 10 gold, seven silver and five bronze medals.

The 22-medal haul placed Ireland 11th out of the 50 competing countries on the medals table.

In 2007, in Bangkok, the Irish team won 39 medals, and finished tenth overall on the medals table, from 49 competing countries.

The Irish Kidney Association is responsible for

managing Transplant Team Ireland’s participation at the Games.

Individual athletes are currently involved in fundraising activities to offset some of the expenses incurred in travelling to, and participating, in the Games.

For further information on the World Transplant Games, and on the Irish Team, see www. transplantteamireland. com, and www.wtg2011. com.

For organ donor cards, Freetext DONOR to 50050; contact the Irish Kidney Association at locall 1890 543 639, or see www.ika.ie.

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PEOPLE Bealtaine event sees elders display their artwork

Sister

Emily

Jo Butler

Mary Greig played delightful music Fionnula Nolan, gallery owner, and Leone Boland. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

A brush with art

EANN Comhairle Sean Barrett was guest of honour recently for the official opening of the art exhibition at Dun Laoghaire Art Gallery, which saw the wonderful works of several members of Dun Laoghaire Active Retirement Association put on display.

He praised the works by the Association’s members, which were being shown at the gallery as part of Bealtaine, the nationwide initiative that pays tribute to the older members of the community, and their skills and abilities.

The long-established and highly-popular Association’s members certainly painted a great picture of a busy, vibrant group of elders.

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John Dunne

Angela Lyons

Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett was guest of Ethna and Neill Dunne

honour at the event

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PEOPLE The late Dr Garret FitzGerald is laid to rest

Although Dr FitzGerald’s funeral was attended by Ireland’s political and cultural figures, who joined international counterparts in paying

Paying respects to a great statesman their respects, thousands of citizens also attended, displaying the nation’s respect. Pictures: Geraldine Woods

HE great and the good, the high and the mighty, and the common man gathered en masse to pay their final respects to the late Dr Garret FitzGerald, as he undertook his final journey to Shanganagh Cemetery next to his beloved wife, Joan.

The Cabinet joined politicians of every political persuasion, standing

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shoulder to shoulder with many of the country’s leading internationally respected figures, along with a wide range of leading cultural lights and well-known people.

However, they were outnumbered by far by the citzens of Ireland, as many thousands of them gathered from all across the country to pay

their respects to the much-loved former Taoiseach, who had done so much to shape modern Ireland, and to steer it towards prosperity and lasting peace.

With his children and extended family leading the mourners, Dr FitzGerald was finally laid to rest, but his political legacy will live on.

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GazetteGAMING GAMING Only two more Kinect sensors left to be won!

HE Gazette is continuing its incredible Xbox Kinect sensor competition this week, as we give away the third of our four terrific prizes.

K inect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, without using a controller With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. Controllerfree gaming means fullbody play.

Kinect responds to how you move. So, if you have to kick, then kick.

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If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play.

All you have to do is get off the couch, “plug in� to your Xbox 360 console, and jump in to experience game play.

Kinect Sports allows you to say goodbye to the buttons and controllers, and play six full sports games just as you always have, using your entire body.

Become the heavyweight champ of the living room with boxing, or take to the sand with some high-flying beach volleyball action.

With soccer, field and

track events, and even bowling, Kinect Sports has something for everyone.

Meanwhile, Kinect Adventures will have you jumping, dodging, and kicking your way through 20 pulse-pounding adventures, set in exotic locations around the world.

K inect Adventures gets you to work with your friends and navigate through roaring rapids, challenge obstacle courses, and even save a leaky underwater laboratory.

The spirit of adventure awaits!

WIN A KINECT SENSOR AND TWO KINECT GAMES To be in with a chance to win a Kinect Sensor and two Kinect games, to use with your XBox 360 console, just answer the following question.

How many Kinect sensors is the Gazette giving away in total?

Post your answer to Kinect Competition, Gazette Group Newspapers, Block 3A, Mill Bank Business Park, Lucan, Co Dublin.

Alternatively, you can email competition@gazettegroup.com.

All entries must be received before Wednesday, June 8.

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GazetteGROWING GROWING

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SEEDLINGS: FUN IN THE GARDEN

The joy of growing up MICHAEL KELLY

DID a lot of transplanting this weekend, which is always a fun activity for a GIYer. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of planting seedlings – bare beds transformed in an instant with neat rows of little plants.

There are always a few days of fretting after transplanting, however – will cold nights set the plants back? Will slugs or rabbits try and munch on them?

Seed sowing is a relatively exact science – if you sow a seed at the right temperature and at the right depth, and you keep the potting compost moist, then it will generally germinate rather reliably.

In addition, up to the point that they are transplanted, the seedlings have luxuriated in the 5-star comfort of my potting shed.

They have been nurtured, spoiled, cossetted.

I’ve carefully watered them each day, switched on heat underneath them at night and covered them with fleece.

The potting shed is a controlled environment – there is no weather in there – no rain or wind.

Nor are there any pests

to trouble them – leather jackets, slugs, snails, birds or rabbits.

Planting a seedling out in the soil therefore is a watershed moment.

It is the moment it leaves a very controlled environment in favour of something far more uncontrolled, unpredictable and messy.

And like a parent sending a child off to school for the first time, you just have to have faith and let it go into the mad, bad world.

Things to do this month To-Do Watering and weeding duties step up a notch – the tunnel/greenhouse in particular will require a good deal of water from now on.

Watch the weather and water outside as required.

Continue to earth-up potato plants to prevent the spuds becoming green.

Mu l c h a n d w a t e r tomato plants and continue to remove side shoots that appear in the leaf axils.

Stake everything that grows tall – raspberries, peas, beans, tomatoes, etc. Net soft fruit against birds – it’s worth the effort.

Sow Sow courgettes, pumpkins, summer and winter squash, fennel, chicory.

Succession sow: beans (French and Runner), kale, pea, spinach, spinach beet, summer broccoli, carrot, swede, leek, lettuce, brussels sprouts, b e e t r o o t , c h i c o r y, endive, turnip, kohlrabi, fennel.

Plant out leeks, brussels sprouts, cabbage, autumn caulif lower, calabrese, sprouting broccoli, celery, celeriac, cucumbers, pumpkin, marrows, runner beans, aubergine.

Harvest We are now really starting to see some payback from our GIYing - the first broad beans and peas as well as new potatoes, new carrots, soft fruit like gooseberries, cherries and strawberries.

Herbs are in full flow.

Also harvest kohlrabi, cabbage, caulif lower (month end), spinach, spring onion, shallots, salad leaves, elderflower, rhubarb, salad leaves, onions, carrots, beetroot, garlic, sea-kale.

Michael Kelly is a freelance journalist, author and founder of GIY Ireland

Recipe of the Month – Broad Beans with Bacon JUNE is broad bean month – I love opening up the pods and seeing the little beans nestling in the comfy white fleece inside.

The little green gems love to be paired with bacon. This recipe serves 4-6.

Ingredients: • 30g butter • 4 slices unsmoked bacon • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 500g broad beans, shelled • 125ml stock

MELT the butter in a pan.

Add the bacon and onion and fry until the onion is soft but not coloured.

Stir in the beans.

Add the stock and bring to the boil.

Cover and cook over a moderate heat for 6-8 minutes until the beans

are soft but not mushy.

If there is too much liquid in the pan at the end, boil briskly for 1-2 minutes to evaporate it.

Serve immediately – this will make a lovely side dish or served by itself with some crusty or toasted bread.

It’s now time to harvest and get some payback from all your hard work

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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY Get the Cheryl red carpet look SHE may not have become an American sweetheart, but Cheryl Cole proved in Cannes that there are few who can rival her on the Red Carpet.

The glamorous singer took the French by storm when she appeared on the carpet with her hair slicked back to show off her stunning features and her gorgeous white dress with belt detail by Stephane Rolland.

Lisa Laudat, L’Oréal Paris’ Celebrity Hair and Make-up artist was responsible for the star’s make-up.

For a glowing complexion to add luminosity to Cheryl’s skin after arriving in Cannes from America, Lisa applied Youth Code Boosting Serum, followed by a light coat of Infallible Brush 24hr foundation in Golden Sand and contoured the cheeks with Glam Bronze Duo in Brunette. Under the eyes, Touche Magique concealer was gently applied.

Meanwhile, her golden eyes were achieved by mixing New L’Or L’Or L’Or Color Infallible eye shadow in Goldmine (available from September) and Color Infallible eye shadow in Endless Chocolate to the lids of the eyes.

Cheryl’s eyes were then framed with both Superliner and Contour Kohl eyeliners in black. To complete the golden eye look, Lisa applied Telescopic mascara in Carbon Black to Cheryl’s eye lashes.

Edited by Dawn Love

Spoiling your Dad on Father’s Day Roger & Gallet

FOUNDED in 1862 Roger & Gallet has a complete range of perfumes, shaving and fragrant care inspired by the masters of traditional barbering and is available from pharmacies nationwide.

L’Homme Shaving Foam is priced €13 and is a rich, thick shaving foam, which respects the skin, thanks to allantoin, an active ingredient with softening and soothing properties and aloe vera, a plant renowned since ancient times for its moisturising action.

It also contains an anti-bacterial agent to protect the skin.

L’Homme Aftershave Balm is priced €15, and is formulated to provide extra-special care. Its gel cream texture contains aloe vera and white tea that gives stressed, tired Roger & Gallet L’Homme shaving skin a new radiance and vitality. Skin is left soft and matte Foam, €13, (left) and L’Homme from morning to night.

Aftershave Balm, €15 La Roche-Posay

The well-known French brand has the perfect solution for every man’s skincare needs, especially those with sensitive skin.

Its XY Homme range combats skin sensitivity and problems, which result from regular shaving, including post-shaving irritation, ingrown hairs and persistent redness and post-shaving dehydration.

Check out its XY Homme Hydrating Barrier Gel (€18), which has customised hydration adapted to male skin physiology and its XY XY Homme Normalising AntiHomme Normalising Anti-redness Balm (€18), which not only soothes redness Balm, €18 (left) and XY razor burn, but hydrates sensitive skin.

Homme Hydrating Barrier Gel,€18

MooGoo is packed full of natural ingredients and includes shampoos, specialist balms, moisturisers and lip balms

Aussie phenomenon hits the shelves IT’S one of the beauty industr y’s best kept secrets, but now the Aussie phenomenon, MooGoo, is being stocked in Kerins Pharmacies in Blackrock and Dalkey.

The luxury band is

packed full of natural ingredients and includes shampoos, specialist balms, moisturisers and lip balms.

Amongst its most popular products is the brand’s new anti-aging

cream, which promises to help reduce the appearance of lines and sun damage.

According to the company, one of the key ingredients is Resveratrol, the latest break-

through compound found in red grapes.

For more information on the broad range of MooGoo products, and how to achieve healthy skin, visit www.moogoo. ie

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GAZETTE COMMENT

By Councillor Michael O’Donovan

A man of war - a man of peace The recent royal visit prompted Labour’s Cllr Michael O’Donovan to put some thoughts on paper about Republicanism, about the Queen, and about his granduncle Pat.

LET me start by congratulating the Gazette on the excellent photos of the Queen’s visit. Her visit to the Garden of Remembrance was remarkable, the warmth of the welcome she experienced was close to universal, and it set me thinking of what Republicanism now means to this country.

Growing up in Cork, the hero of our extended family was my granduncle, Pat O’Donovan.

Back in 1920, Pat was a member of a unit known as the Flying Column, and he was one of the 40 or so riflemen who took on and wiped out two lorry loads of “Auxiliaries” at Kilmichael in West Cork.

For several months previously these thugs in British uniform had been terrorising the villages and the countryside of Cork, particularly targeting and burning the homes of Republican supporters.

The fire-fight of Kilmichael lasted no more than half an hour, but at the end of it, all 18 of the British detachment lay dead, with the loss of three on the Republican side.

After the ambush there was a price put on Pat O’Donovan’s head and he spent months on the run but he still fought with the Flying Column in a number of other bloody skirmishes.

That year of war had a huge personal effect on Pat. When the truce came, he was unable to settle back

into farming life and his restlessness drove him, of all places, to Britain.

There he took an industrial job, married an Irish emigrant lady, and raised his family in north Wales.

Like all his comrades in the West Cork IRA, Pat despised the members of the Essex regiment and the Black and Tans, because of the brutal way they treated Republican prisoners, but he came to regard the British as a tolerant and welcoming people, and lived happily in the UK until his death in 1974.

Pat’s personal journey from man of war to man of peace mirrors, I think, the change in thinking that allowed the Queen’s visit to go ahead and be a success.

We can never forget that we were the victims of a British Empire that ruled other nations by force and intimidation, but recent important initiatives have changed the landscape.

These include the power-sharing executive which gives Nationalists a guaranteed role in government, the establishment of the PSNI, which has demonstrated that cross-community policing can work, and the fulsome apology given by David Cameron for the Bloody Sunday killings in Derry.

The silent bow of respect by the Queen at the Garden of Remembrance said more than any speech.

We may be moving to a definition of Republicanism that is more confident, and also more at ease, with our former occupier. There is now a chance that our future relationship with Britain will at least resemble a partnership of equals.”

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GazettePETS PETS

Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA

THANK YOU: RECOGNISING THE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION OF UNSUNG HEROES

Honouring the work of all our volunteers ID you know that 2011 has been designated European Year of the Volunteer?

No! Well now you do; so, for those of you who’ve been thinking about volunteering but who’ve so far only paid this thought lip service, now is the time to do something about it. I mean, hasn’t your mother always told you that, “it’s far better to give than receive”.

But, have you ever wondered why people volunteer? I mean, why work for no pay? Right!

Well, while I believe there are various reasons why people choose to donate their free time and talents out of the goodness of their hearts, I would imagine that the most obvious one is having a sense of purpose.

This is usually driven by a need to give something back. Believe me, it’s absolutely immeasurable the positive difference a volunteer can make to a struggling charitable organisation.

So, with that sentiment in mind, I’d like to dedicate this week’s column to the Dublin SPCA’s unsung heroes, the lifeblood of our society; our wonderful, amazing, volunteers!

Yes, you all know who you are! You are the people who make

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it all possible, who give unselfishly of your time, your love, your support, your compassion, your friendship, your humanity and your dedication to our staff and our animals, day in, day out.

You are a critical part of society. Without you we’d be lost.

Every hour of every day you, the Dublin SPCA volunteers make a worthwhile contribution to our work, both economically and socially.

In its 171-year history, the Dublin SPCA’s reputation has been steeped in tradition, not just for promoting humanity and compassion, not just for saving animals’ lives, but for its legion of volunteers who have imbued upon us, the staff, a sense of strength and spirit that has inspired us, making us realise just how privileged we are to have you.

We rely heavily upon your commitment, your love for our animals, your eagerness to help and we appreciate every single minute you give us.

You come here and you make a connection, not just with our animals but with us and with each other, giving everyone a sense of belonging, a sense that we are all working toward one common goal – to build

a better future for animals.

So, if sometimes we hold back on telling you just what a wonderful human being you are, or forget to mention that you’re doing an amazing job, please understand, we have an unending supply of appreciation for you in our hearts.

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‘You are exceptional human beings, each and every single one of you’ --------------------------

We know and recognise your enthusiasm, it gives us heart. However, during those busy periods at the shelter, (er, like now while we’re in the middle of kitten season), we may forget to nurture that enthusiasm.

We may forget to say thanks, forget to say how cherished you are, how your unselfishness has helped shape our shelter.

But, deep down inside, we hold eternal gratitude for you and for the excellent work you do.

You have made our concerns your concerns and, for this, we love you and will always love you.

So, whether it’s simply

Dublin SPCA volunteers thanked for their fantastic contribution, every hour of every day

a case of saying “thank you for turning up today,” or “great job socialising those puppies,” you, our volunteers should know your contribution has managed to transform the repetitious tasks of daily shelter life into hours of mutual love, support and care.

And, in spite of whatever stresses that may come our way, please understand that you are not taken for granted.

Your help is appreciated, your presence enriches, you are the heart of our society, we honour your commitment and offer you our unyielding love and gratitude.

You are exceptional human beings, each and every single one of you.

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 MEN GET MORE STRESSED:

THEY may be the butt of chauvinist jokes but it seems women drivers could end up having the last laugh, according to new research by satnav firm, TomTom. T h a t ’s b e c a u s e men’s stress levels soar a staggering seven times higher than a woman’s when stuck in heavy traffic.

Psychologists tested volunteers for the rise in stress chemicals in their saliva when caught up in a traffic jam. The levels for women in the study increased by 8.7% while stuck behind the wheel but for men it shot up by a worrying 60% in the same gridlock scenario.

That could be unhealthy as it puts pressure on the heart and can cause dizziness and breathing problems yet, remarkably, many had no idea they were suffering from stress.

IMPORTS WON’T PAY OFF – VW: EUROPEAN buyers of a US-built lowerpriced Passat would face thousands of euros in import charges, VW says.

Volkswagen has said that European customers importing lower-priced Passats built in its new US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will end up paying more than if they buy a more expensive Germanbuilt Passat.

VW has done a test calculation to prove that importing the US-built vehicle into Europe would not pay off.

According to the calculation, transport, car testing and import duty costs, as well as the cost of retrofitting lights, will add thousands to the cost of the cars.

The new Ford Grand C-Max is the longer version of the C-Max, with seven seats and twin sliding doors

Ford take it to the Max Ford has boosted its C-Max options with a new seven-seat version. MICHAEL MORONEY drove the new Ford Grand C-Max ORD has added more options for the C-Max people carrier that was introduced to Ireland at the end of last year. The car retains its compact size and there is now the option of a sevenseat version.

For Ireland, Ford offers only diesel power in response to a market that is now overwhelmingly diesel due to lower motor tax rates and obviously better economy. For the C-Max there is the option of a 1.6-litre entrylevel diesel model or two versions of the 2.0-litre diesel.

My test car, which I took across the Irish Sea for a lengthy drive, was the smaller engine version with the higher Titanium specification. This 1.6-litre

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SPECS: FORD C-MAX 1.6TDCI Top speed: 170 km/hr 0 – 100km/hr: 13.3 secs Economy: 21.7 km/litre (4.6 l/100km) CO2 emissions: 119g/km Road Tax Band: A (€104) Scrappage Eligible: Yes Warranty: 2 years Entry Price: €24,495

turbo-diesel engine has been upgraded, according to Ford, for better economy.

My test covered over 1,200km across Irish and British roads, with lots of motorway cruising. The 95bhp engine performs well on the open road, but there is a noticeable lack of power when needed. The engine torque at 230Nm is lower than some of the similar

size competition, such as the Renault Grand Scenic or Mazda5, and that’s noticeable when you want to push on.

The acceleration pace is 14.3 seconds for the bigger Grand C-Max; you shave a second off this for the slightly smaller fiveseat version. The Grand C-Max is a shade slower than the competition and that’s a power and torque feature, which the entry level, 1.6-litre diesel model is slightly short on.

The economy rating of the car is impressive at 20km/litre (4.9 litre/100km) and that’s marginally better than the competition.

Ford has a new sixspeed gearbox for the C-Max and it’s a joy to use.

The gear shift is smooth

and easy with the lever in a convenient position.

As a people carrier, a car like the Grand C-Max needs to have plenty of storage areas. With the seven seats in place, in my case six, as the smaller middle seat was absent, the boot storage area is a little limited. This makes cars like the Grand C-Max with the sevenseat capacity more suited to short, full-load runs.

If you are planning on a long, full family holiday journey with all the seats occupied, then you’ll have to consider investing in a roof box; there’s simply no room for a significant luggage load.

The extra row of seats is very useful for school runs and local jobs.

The car has lots of lit-

tle storage areas in doors, etc, and there are loads of options in terms of styling, including seat back trays.

The under-floor storage areas in the rear are a little small to be practical.

The seven-seat Grand C-Max also comes with a new rear seat belt minder system.

This alerts the driver if any of the seat belts in the second or third row seats are not correctly fastened; a helpful feature if young children are travelling in the car.

The entry-level cars are well fitted out with 16” alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, heated windscreen, Bluetooth voice control, air conditioning, electric front windows, remote radio CD and leather steering

wheel and gear knob. The bigger Grand C-Max gets rear parking sensors and foldable mirrors, power child locks, rear seat belt minder and electric rear windows included in the extra €3,000 price.

The safety deal also includes Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) which cannot be overridden.

The entry price for the C-Max models is €24,495, while you need to spend an additional €3,000 for the seven-seat Grand C-Max model.

The Grand C-Max is a solid car to drive, with a good driving position, modern styling and a high level of features. It needs more power at the lower end as it aims for better economy.

Don’t be mobile phone distracted this weekend IF you’re planning to be out on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend, you’d best focus on keeping safe and focused on driving. Gardai are expected to step up enforcement, not only for drink-driving and speeding offenders, but also for those talking and texting behind the wheel.

Every year there are thousands of injuries caused by people who talk or, worse still, text while driving their car or truck. I’ve seen them myself and it’s alarming, especially to see truck drivers sending texts.

US research has shown that nine percent of all drivers are talking on

mobile phones, which make them four times as likely to crash; and drivers who read or type text messages contribute to thousands of crashes per year. There is plenty of local anecdotal evidence to show that people being distracted by mobile phones cause thousands of accidents each year, many of which are

never reported.

We all need to spread the word about distraction and emphasise this point: No message or call is worth the risk; when you get into your car, truck or van, turn your phone off or use hands-free and, better still, put the mobile in the glovebox.

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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY PORTMARNOCK: ASKING The inside’s out: B&Q’s latest range PRICE OF €475,000 of cutting-edge patio furniture B&Q are leaping into the summer mood with the launch of a selection of coun-

try, contemporary and heritage products that can help create the ideal environment for relaxing and entertaining outdoors in your garden.

The styles on offer are: Country, with rustic styles that never go out of fashion, including the Capri three-piece bistro set at €365; Contemporary, with sleek shapes and cool colours, with a range of B&Q’s cutting-edge chairs, tables and accessories to give a garden or conservatory a truly modern feel, with the Jersey garden set at €1,153; and Heritage, where B&Q can help introduce a sense of timeless elegance to your terrace or patio with woven rattan and intricate mosaic designs, including the Cobbo coffee set, at €970.

Number 104, Ardilaun, in Portmarnock is on the market with an asking price of €475,000

Super semi in Ardilaun NOEL Kelly Estate Agents are bringing No. 104 Ardilaun, Portmarnock, a four-bedroom semi-detatched family home, to the market for €475,000.

From the moment you open the hall door, you are impressed by the space and light this Sorohan-built home has to offer. The vendor is keen to sell, so make it a priority to inspect.

Modern in design and layout, this home provides comfort and flexible living accommodation that can adapt to the changing needs of any family.

The house is complimented by a secluded landscaped rear garden which is laid in lawn with a variety of shrubs and bordered by a colourful display of plants that contribute to the welcoming aspect which the property presents. The orientation is south facing and there is a large decking, perfect for al fresco dining in those summer months.

The front garden driveway is tarmacadam, providing parking for two or three cars.

The property also features a garage, which could be easily converted into a study should

the new owners require more space. Viewing is by appointment only, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall with decorative timber floor, kitchen with fitted wall and floor units, integrated fridge freezer, oven hob and extractor fan, ceramic tiled floor.

The lounge has a marble fireplace and doors to the patio. Upstairs the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, sloping ceiling and storage space.

The bathroom has a new white suite, electric Triton shower, tiled floor and walls, shower screen and accessories.

The property also features a large garage, a side entrance and Upvc double-glazed windows.

The garage could be easily converted into a study should the new owners require more space, and the carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale.

Viewing is by appointment only, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752.

PORTMARNOCK: A FOUR-BED DETACHED HOME FOR €695,000

Family home ultimate in relaxing elegance

NOEL Kelly Estate Agents are bringing No. 126, Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, a fourbedroom detatched family home set in a private estate, to the market for €695,000.

Houses in Drumnigh Wood are always sought after and this will be no exception. This prestigious development, which extends to c 156 sq m or c1,680 sq ft, is in a fine setting and the estate avails of 24-hour security surveillance.

No. 126, Drumnigh

Wood also features gas-fire central heating, decorative timber floors, a side entrance, two double garages, a cobblelock driveway, and a large, westerly orientation rear garden with patio.

Stylish decor, a cheerful ambience, spacious accommodation makes this the perfect home in which to live, entertain and provide the ultimate in comfort and relaxing elegance.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall with wooden floor, a large

Number 126, Drumnigh Wood, in Portmarnock

living room with a feature bay window, a feature fireplace and connecting doors to the sunroom, which features velux roof lights. The kitchen/dining room has fitted wall and floor units, integrated oven hob and extractor, dishwasher, fridge freezer, a feature island unit, as well as a marble worktop and a tiled floor, and has a door leading to the util-

ity room. The three main bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en suite, with a power shower and tiled floor.

The main bathroom has a jacuzzi bath, tiled floor, recess lighting, and heated towel rail.

There is a large rear garden, which is laid out in lawn, with a variety of plants, shrubs, and patio.

There are a host of amenities close by, including the famous Velvet Strand and Promenade, the breathtaking coastal walk from Portmarnock to Malahide, the Sports and Leisure Centre, as well as excellent shopping and transport facilities.

Viewing is by appointment, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752.

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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS

Supported by AIB

Interview: Mark Bownes, Carpet and Flooring Concepts

Husband and wife team know flooring

ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS WEDDING FUNDS AND INSURANCE Q – We are saving for our wedding in 18 months time, and trying to save € 650 a month. Where

MARK Bownes is married to Niamh and has two children, Isobel, who is three-years-old, and Nathan, who is one. When not working in the showroom, Mark enjoys taking them walking by the seaside in Dun Laoghaire.

Having worked in flooring retail for many years, Mark took over the family store with Niamh.

Niamh previously ran Curves’ fashions from the store with her mother, Muriel.

On Muriel’s retirement, Mark and Niamh have taken the business in a new direction, opening the successful Carpet and Flooring Concepts.

The husband-and-wife team have a great understanding of the carpet business and follow the latest colour and design trends.

Niamh is able to apply her fashion-buying background into helping customers put together the perfect colours when designing a room.

Mark Bownes, of Carpet and Flooring Concepts

is the best place to save and can you insure any part of a wedding ? Patricia – Dun Laoghaire A - Congratulations on setting the date and saving together at this stage augurs well for your future.

The very best type of account to save your money on a monthly basis is the Regular Saver Account – most of the deposit takers currently operate them. These were originally launched in 2007 by AIB Bank to continue the good saving habits of the SSIA investors. Simply put, you save between € 100 and € 1,000 per month for between 12 and 24 months, and you can earn up the 4% interest. Ulster Bank (Special Interest deposit account ) and EBS ( Family regular saver account ) are the two current best offering that 4%. In 18 months time, you will have saved € 11,700, plus interest to help you celebrate your big day. As regards the insurance, you can buy wedding insurance to cover such risks as • Cancellation

• Personal accident

• Rings, flowers and cake

• Wedding gifts

• Photography and video

• Legal expenses

• Ceremonial / bridal attire

• Personal liability

• Cars and transport

• Marquee extension

• Failure of suppliers

• Extended public liability

To cover a wedding up to c. €10,000 and take out three-star cover, the premium would be c. €80. Web sites to check out that offer such cover include,

Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be?

A: A racing driver.

Q: What was your first job?

A: Selling furniture and beds in a department store.

Q: And your first pay cheque?

A: Just about enough to pay for a couple of nights out at the weekend.

Q: When did you start your present job?

A: Niamh and I opened carpet and flooring concepts in September 2010

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GazetteTTRAVEL FastTravel Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival and the Sea Bangor Maritime Festival NORTHERN Ireland will be marking its rich seafaring history with not one, but two, summer festivals celebrating all things maritime. The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival and the Sea Bangor Maritime Festival run on consecutive weekends in June and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is urging visitors to jump aboard and enjoy the action-packed family events.

The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival, taking place from June 24 – 26 at Queen’s Quay and Abercorn Basin, offers a weekend of fun and activity for all ages.

Some of the world’s most spectacular tall ships will sail into Belfast and members of the public will have the opportunity to board and explore many of the vessels. Among the flotilla will be the HMS Bounty, which proved very popular during its last visit to the city in 2009. The magnificent ship was built in 1784 and served in the British Admiralty after being commissioned as His Majesty’s Armed Vessel in 1787. Other famous tall ships docking for the festival include Lord Nelson, Pelican of London, Johanna Lucretia and Irene.

A wide range of activities will run alongside the visiting ships and families can enjoy street entertainers, arts and crafts, live music, and a variety of other family fun activities. Not to be missed are water-based spectator events, including a pirate battle re-enactment on the River Lagan between ships Zebu and Vilma.

Also arriving to Queen’s Quay as part of the festival will be the International Market, bringing tastes from all around the world.

The sixth Sea Bangor Maritime Festival takes place on June 18 and 19 at Bangor Marina and seafront in Co Down and highlights of this year’s festival include the return of HMS Bangor to the Eisenhower Pier, where visitors will have the chance to find out what life on a military ship is really like.

In the festival’s tented village, celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt joins many local suppliers to cook up a storm at the Food Fayre. Also in the tented village is Bangor’s first ever Baby Rave, complete with DJ, lighting, projections and pram parking.

To find out more about the Maritime Festivals, the Titanic tours, or for further information on places to stay or things to see and do in Northern Ireland, check out the free booking and advice service at NITB’s Tourist Information Centre in Suffolk Street Dublin 2, callsave 1850 230 230 or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Waiting to relax in style in Wicklow LAURA WEBB

IF anyone had heard me on the way to Wicklow, they would have thought they were travelling with a very impatient three-yearold... are we there yet, are we there yet, I chanted in my partner, Johnny’s ear.

I’m not sure if it was the excitement of the weekend, or whether it was the fact that, in 45 minutes time, I was to be treated to a spa treatment that promised to rehydrate environmentally stressed skin and be the “ultimate indulgence” for anyone thinking of playing a spot of golf, or indeed after a round.

The trip from Dublin 15 to Druids Glen Resort in Wicklow took less than expected, and we arrived just a half an hour before my appointment with relaxation.

Druids Glen Resort in Wicklow is surrounded by lush landscapes and has plenty of amenities to offer, including a spa (below, left) and is also one of Ireland’s renowned hotspots for golfers

Landscape

We had heard of the beautiful surroundings of Druids Glen Resort, and upon arrival we weren’t disappointed with the amazing landscape and views in the background.

Walking into the hotel, we became extras in someone’s wedding who had arrived at the same time as us. Ducking our heads behind the newlyweds, I think we avoided ruining their welcoming and great picture opportunity.

Like any other girl, I just couldn’t help but have a proper look at the bride, who looked stunning in an off-white satin gown. Her bridesmaids were also just as beautiful in peach, taking pictures in the stunning foyer of Druids Glen.

With the bags now in the room, which are extremely spacious and well-designed, my other half and I were ready

for the “ultimate indulgence”.

The relaxation room in the spa looked incredible, definitely an area I would have no problem relaxing in after a massage.

We were both booked in for the Druids Glen signature treatment, also known as the Druids ritual involving a 45-minute all over massage and 30minute Elemis facial.

Joanne, miracle hands we will call her, worked wonders on relaxing my ever stressed mind and body.

The aroma in the

room, made by the smell of papaya in the Elemis skincare range, helped to send me deeper into relaxation. Combine that with the facial and it turns out that this ritual does exactly what it says on the tin.

Golf hotspot

Walking through the grounds, anyone can see, including a non-golfer like myself, why this is one of Ireland’s renow ned hotspots for golfers. And for any enthusiast, it is certainly one to experience.

For dinner there was just one word Johnny used to describe his meal of caramelised smoked duck starter, steak with stuffed tomato and banoffee pie, and that was “EPIC”.

For me, it was the tasty soup of the day, carrot and coriander. My main, baked crushed monkfish with pesto crust – was cooked to perfection with a leek and carrot ragout that left me wanting to lick the plate. A freshly cooked mixed-berry crumble with lemon posset also went down a treat.

Chatting with a lovely waitress, Maeve, rumours that the Welsh football team were staying at the hotel were confirmed, which made me love this hotel even more.

Well, if it is good enough for an international football team like the handsome Welsh, then it’s good enough for me.

To find out more about Druids Glen, or to see what special offers and room rates are available, log onto www.druidsglenresort.com

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BudgetTravel Accommodation across the globe that won’t cost you the earth FOR a range of quirky and bizarre accommodation around the globe, that doesn’t cost the earth, go to www.hostelworld.com for some interesting and exciting choices.

Choose from sleeping in a giant mushroom, floating on water, or even curling up with the local wildlife in a tree house, to make your holiday an adventure that will never be forgotten.

For travellers looking for a change of scenery above and beyond the view outside the window, the travel experts at Hostelworld.com have handpicked their most popular unique and unusual hostels from around the world to excite the most adventurous of travellers.

Kadir’s Tree House in Turkey Scotland’s RockNess Festival has an iconic landmark as its backdrop

Rock the most beautiful, small festival in the world FESTIVAL fever is about to take over Scotland next weekend with RockNess, hailed as the Most Beautiful Festival in the World and winner of Best Small Festival at this year’s NME Awards.

While most festivals take place in vast fields and campsites, RockNess provides a surprising way to experience an iconic Scottish landmark – the world famous Loch Ness from June 10 to 12.

Over the weekend, festival-goers will experi-

ence the biggest headline acts with the mighty Kasabian unveiling tracks of their hotly anticipated new album for the first time on the Friday night, and dance icons, The Chemical Brothers, set to rock the Loch on Saturday night.

Speaking about their return to RockNess, Ed and Tom, of The Chemical Brothers said: “This will be the first time we have played in Scotland since 2008, and so it’s really exciting to be head-

lining one of our favourite festivals. RockNess is an amazing place to play and we can’t wait to be back there again.”

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Scottish singer songwriter Paolo Nutini, who says he is “buzzing at the prospect”, will close the festival in a landmark gig on Sunday, June 12.

Other acts appearing this year include Mark Ronson, Nero and Katy B on the Friday, The Cribs, Annie Mac, Exam-

ple and comedian Sean Hughes on Saturday, and Glasvegas, The Wombats, We Are Scientists and Beardyman on Sunday.

Ticket details are available through www.rockness.co.uk, Ticketmaster or, for further information, email info@rockness.co.uk.

To plan your break to RockNess, and for a range of offers on accommodation and attractions throughout Scotland, visit www.visitscotland. com/surprise.

The Irish Three Tenors help Relaxing summer dining celebrate hotel birthday at Cullen’s at the Cottage TO celebrate The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort’s sixth birthday, the Irish Three Tenors will be playing live at the resort on Friday, June 3.

Joined by a star violinist, Ireland’s very own and hugely successful, John Scott, David Martin and Declan Kelly, the concert aims to raise funds for Emer O’Hora, team member at The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort, who is taking

part in the ladies, mini marathon on the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin in aid of the cancer support Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.

A r a t e o f € 18 0 for a double delu xe guestroom, including breakfast and two tickets to the Three Tenors Concert is also available.

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CULLEN’S at the Cottage, on the grounds of Ashford Castle, opened its doors for informal summer dining recently.

A short stroll across the bridge from the castle lies the thatched cottage of Cullen’s, where locally sourced produce can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere.

Offering an a la carte menu, with a little something for everyone, there is also an evening

bar service topped off with evening entertainment. Cullen’s is open to Castle residents and non-residents alike.

Though reser vations are not essential, they are advised to avoid disappointment.

Cullen’s at the Cottage is open seven days a week, from 12pm to 10pm.

For more information contact 094 954 6003 or go to www.ashford.ie.

KADIR’S Tree House in Turkey gives every traveller the opportunity to live their childhood dream and sleep in a real tree house. There are over 45 to choose from and to get to them you must climb up ladders before resting for the evening. If you don’t feel like resting, you will enjoy a night out in one of the hostel’s three bars or two nightclubs. Rates are from €9.36 pp/per night – go to www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/Kadirs-Tree-House/Olympos/798.

Historic lighthouse in California ON the rugged California coast, just 25 miles south of San Francisco, sits the Point Montara Fog Signal and Light Station. Established in 1875, the historic lighthouse and turn-of-the-century buildings have been preserved and restored to create a unique and bizarre hostel. Today Point Montara Lighthouse is still a beacon for travellers from all over the world. Prices start at €19.30 pp/per night – go to http://www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/ HI-Point-Montara-Lighthouse/Montara/1838

Arkabarka Floating Hostel on the river Danube ARKABARKA Floating Hostel is situated in one of the most beautiful central parks of Belgrade, on the river Danube. This place uniquely combines the exotic natural feeling of the river, with the urban comfort of contemporary wooden architecture. There is a cozy cafe welcoming Belgradians, that gives guests the opportunity to mingle with locals.

Prices from €15, or go to http://www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/ ArkaBarka-Floating-Hostel/Belgrade/24507

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GoingOUT GoingOUT MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 Corus Concert

COMPRISING singers who may not have trained academically, yet can sing beautifully with joy in their heart, Corus – the choir that does not have auditions, does not require members to be able to read music, and is open to anyone who loves to sing – will see 80 members performing a wide range of songs.

From classic bands like The Beatles through to more contemporary acts like Bruno Mars, Chorus will hit all the right notes with an exciting and uplifting performance.

The concert starts on Thursday, June 2, at 8pm, with admission costing €10.

Tarry Flynn THE life of a 1930s’ Cavan farmer, poet and dreamer will be brought to vibrant life in a celebratory fifth anniversary show at The Mill, which is marking its birthday in style with this superb production. There’s something for everyone in this production, with this tale of a simple man with a complex heart from a bygone era having much to enjoy for audiences today. The production runs from Wednesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 18, with admission priced at €18, €15.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 The Ballet Ruse

THE beautiful world of ballet may be sent spinning – or pirouetting – by two budding ballerinas, who go from bar to barre in a bid to fulfil their dreams. Lady GaGa rubs shoulders with Tchaikovsky in a show that’s not afraid to step up to the mark to present wonderful, imaginative dancing with a twist. The Ballet Ruse plays at 8pm in the Main Auditorium on Saturday, June 4, at 8pm, with admission priced at €15/€12 conc.

The Chastitute ONE of Ireland’s best-loved plays comes to life at Draiocht, as Going Out turns to another rural farmer, this time in Kerry, where John Bosco is a middle-aged countryman reflecting on his life. Stuck in eternal celibacy, thanks to all kinds of reasons – and not a little bad luck – John Bosco reflects on his predicament, even though not everything he blames for his situation may have actually happened ...

Staged in style by the skilled members of the Coolmine Drama Circle, this is a fine, comedic play that theatregoers will love. The Chastitute plays at 8.15pm in Draiocht Circle until Saturday, June 4, with admission priced at €16/€13 conc.

PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 Ghosts

AWARD-winning Irish playwright Frank McGuinness has turned his considerable skills to bear on a dramatic new version of Isben’s Ghosts, presented here by London Classic Theatre.

Telling of the preparations for the opening of an orphanage in tribute to her husband, the widow Helene Alving is awaiting the return of her son, Oswald, for the momentous occasion. However, his return turns the fraught event down a road that could lead to tragedy, as the ghosts of long-past events and secrets begin to come out ... Ghosts will be staged at 8pm from Thursday, June 2 to Saturday, June 4, with admission priced from €15.20 to €21.

CIVIC THEATRE 01 4627477 The Witches

ROALD Dahl’s classic tale of witches and clever children comes screaming into town with a bewitching production, adapted by David Wood. Ranging in age from threeyears-old up to adults, Witches promises to put everyone under its spell, as dastardly plans must be foiled by some clever kids, if they can overcome their fears of the scary w-w-witches ... The production is running nightly at 7pm until this Saturday, June 4 with admission priced at €15, or €10 for children aged under 10.

In this reboot for the X-Men series, we turn to the 1960s where, once upon a time, Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) were friends, before Professor X (Charles) would use his special powers to protect Humanity, and Magneto (Erik) his, to attack it

The neXt instalment With a stiff breeze from the Cold War behind it, this film franchise reboot should be a bit of a hot property again Q KATE CROWLEY

THESE are historic times we live in. Newspapers all around the world are cranking out articles based on the same big story, sharing something that the Irish people, and Dubliners, can all look back on and remember, for years to come.

Yes, that’s right – Mel Gibson is almost back on our screens, with The Beaver.

However, Mel, and his bizarre film (telling of a troubled man who learns to laugh, to live, to love again – all courtesy of the beaver hand puppet which he uses to communicate with the world) ain’t this week’s gem, folks, but we do have a highly-polished film for your consideration, instead.

Remember the X-Men? No, not Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, but, rather, the hit series of

FILM OF THE WEEK: X-Men: First Class ++++ (12A) 132 mins Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, lots of determined Mutants

OUR VERDICT: PURISTS may moan about the origins of two of the most iconic comic book characters of all time, let alone the way in which they gather their respective gangs, but there’s still a briskly enjoyable film here. True, there are still a few too many lashings and lashings of angst, oh, the angst for Kate to stomach, but it’s a good, and thoughtful, reboot for a franchise that had become a little stale ...

films from a few years ago, telling of the popular Marvel Comics characters.

Starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan, as well as – well, nobody remembers the other characters, bar Hugh Jackman as Wolverine – the films were a pretty decent sci-fi series, before eventually wobbling and coming to a juddering halt under the weight of their own gravitas and the angst, ooh, the angst!

Cue the inevitable Hollywood reboot for

the series, and, in triedand-tested fashion, it’s time to delve deeper into the origins of the X-Men, before they were X-Men, before Mutants came out of the woodwork (or walking through walls, or flying through the air, or turning into steam, or whatever).

Following the mythology of the recent films, X-Men: First Class jumps back to the youth of the series’ chief protaganists; Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael

Fassbender); back to the 1960s, before the world truly knew of the Mutants among Man. Here, when they were just Charles and Erik, rather than Professor X and Magneto, the two young men, coming from very different pasts, spark up an unlikely but intense friendship, respecting the opposing qualities in each other’s unique powers and skills.

Howe ve r, w h e r e Charles seeks to educate the world about how Mutants should be respected as equals, Erik sees Mutants as the next step for humanity, and superior to ordinary men, whom he sees as an evolutionary dead end.

With the world suddenly thrown into peril, thanks to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the opportunity to take Mutants out of hiding presents itself.

However, where one

would seek to use extraordinary powers to stop the crisis, another sees an opportunity to change the order of things, on a global scale.

The only problem is, the Hellfire Club, led by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon), is also working away behind the scenes, and the secret society will play a greater role on the X-Men’s future than at first appears ...

The shadow of Stewart and McKellan looms large over First Class, but McAvoy and Fassbender do well, taking such iconic and defined characters and putting an interesting spin on them.

Briskly moving along at a satisfying pace, coupled with some punchy action pieces, and with some interesting thoughts befhind all the bombast and CG set pieces, I have to give some good marks for this First Class ...

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A Cloud is a core plan for Apple ADAM MAGUIRE

THE way that people buy and listen to music has changed dramatically in recent years –Apple’s iTunes has been at the centre of that.

Now, Apple is about to launch a new product that could shake things up once more, so what will it do, and what makes it so special?

The idea Apple has recently been signing a number of agreements with music companies such as EMI and Sony to let its artists be carried on a new, online music service.

The idea is that people will pay for access to songs “in the cloud”, rather than having them downloaded to their computer.

Why do this?

People nowadays often use a lot of different devices on a daily basis.

They might have a home and office computer, a phone in their pocket, and maybe even a tablet.

Keeping all of your songs up to date on all of these things can be a bit of a balancing act, so the idea here is that you will not have to.

If you want to hear the songs you bought, you just need to go online and play them, hassle-free.

The cost Apple has been tight-

lipped about the service, so it is currently unclear how it will be offered.

It might be that you pay for access on a songby-song basis; it is also quite possible to be a subscription service, where you pay a monthly fee to access the entire catalogue of music.

Another potential route is that it simply acts as an online “locker”, where people can put the music they have already bought online so that it is accessible anywhere.

When will it launch?

Rumours are it will be unveiled by Apple at a conference in early June.

However, it might take a while for it to hit Irish shores, though, especially if country-specific rights deals have to be hammered out first.

Are there any alternatives?

Yes. Amazon have a cloud player, and Google recently launched its Music Beta service in the US. Both allow users to upload their music online so that they can access it wherever they are.

Another option is Spotify, which has a massive catalogue of music that can be streamed by users, without ads, for a monthly fee.

However, that is also currently not available in Ireland ...

Epson BX320FW While technically an office printer, the Epson BX320FW is affordable, and useful enough, to find pride of place in any home or even home office.

Boasting high print speeds, greater ink efficiency and an easy setup, there is a lot for the BX320FW to live up to.

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MONTH OF MAY:

Last month’s Sports Awards winners are announced: Page 29

LADIES’ FOOTBALL: LOCAL PLAYERS NAMED IN THE DIVISION 2 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Jackies’ defence takes all places on Team of Year sport@gazettegroup.com

DUBLIN’S Cliodhna O’Connor (Naomh Mearnog), Sinéad Goldrick (Foxrock Cabinteely), Ailish McKenna (St Brigid’s), Gemma Fay (Ballyboden St Enda’s) and Sinead Aherne (St Sylvester’s), along with Siobhan McGrath, were named in the Bord Gais Energy Ladies’ Football Division 2 Team of the League at a ceremony in Croke Park last week.

In total, 26 counties are represented in the 60 players selected and each player was presented with a specially commissioned kit to mark their achievement.

The selection process is led by team managers and referees who were asked to nominate players after each round of league matches, and managers are precluded from voting for their own players.

Speaking at the

announcement Pat Quill, President of Ladies Gaelic Football said, “It is a great personal honour for the players to be selected.

All counties have talented players and these awards may be the only opportunity that players from counties who do not reach the final stages of competitions get to be recognised.

“I thank the county managers and referees for their diligence in their nominations. These are

Cliodhna O’Connor, Sinead Goldrick, Ailish McKenna, Gemma Fay and Sinead Aherne, with Siobhan McGrath

also coveted awards by the managers in recognition of their team building skills.”

Division 2 champions, Dublin, will be thrilled with their contingent as they secured six places

and, with a goalkeeper and four defenders among them, perhaps it shows where others felt their true strength lay throughout a dominant league campaign.

The other nine places

were shared between five counties, with Meath leading the way with four places – Shauna Bennett, Katie O’Brien, Gráinne Nulty and Mary Sheridan – while Cavan, the only team to beat Dublin all

year, took home two selections for Gráinne McGlade and Aisling Doonan. Armagh, Waterford and Sligo completed the Division 2 Team of the League selection with one player each.

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CRICKET: 32-YEAR WAIT FOR TITLE OVER FOR LOCAL SCHOOL

Fathers and sons called on by Castle THE perennially-popular Castle All-Ireland Father & Son Foursomes golf tournament will be held this year between Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 10, and the club are calling on interested familial pairings to register for the event now.

Qualifying will take place on an 18-holes strokes format on July 2 and 3. The cost of entry is €60 per pair.

It is the 51st year of the event and it is expected that this year’s event will attract over 500 hopefuls on the two qualifying days, representing over 100 different clubs.

Sixty-four pairs will qualify for the matchplay stages of the event, which will run from July 4 until the final.

It speaks volumes for the popularity of the All-Ireland Father and Son that it goes from strength to strength and it has never been found necessary to alter the format since 1964.

The 50th-year winners were Frank and Eoin Gleeson, of Elm Park Golf Club, pictured above.

The 2010 event was captured on a specially-commissioned documentary which has been screened on a regular basis on Setanta TV. The programme highlights the unique format of the tournament, the highs and lows experienced by the competitors and the welcome that is enjoyed throughout the week by all participants.

A special website for the event has been set up at www.castlegc.ie/father_son.

Entries can be made through this website or by calling Castle Golf Club on 01 4904207.

St Andrew’s showed their prowess at the crease to claim the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup title last week

Andrew’s claim Leinster LEINSTER SCHOOLS St Andrew’s Wesley

155 All Out 73 All Out

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DAVID Watkins incredi b l e s i x- o v e r s p e l l brought a swift end to Wesley College’s Senior Cup dreams, and ended St Andrew’s wait for the title, one which dates all the way back to 1979.

Alan Lewis, the famous international rugby referee and 121time Irish capped cricketer, was a spry 16-yearold back then, but the dominant performance on a slow, low Merrion wicket on Tuesday afternoon suggests the next gap between titles may not be quite so long for St Andrew’s young cricketers.

Indeed, the victory might have been more emphatic, were it not for some loose shot selection in their middle order, when a score of over 200 looked on the cards.

They finished on 155 all out with three overs unused, despite reaching 148 for three following an impressive opening stand from Matthew Quirke and Jack Balbirnie.

Together, they passed 50 before contributions from Watkins (24), Lee Cole (22) and Wian Verwoerd put them in a commanding position with seven overs to go.

But spin twins, Aaron Copeland and Kirk Shimmins, set in motion a remarkable collapse as Andrew’s intentions

to push on beyond 200 were sent tumbling like their wickets.

Impressive The former’s last two overs went for just three runs and brought four wickets, transforming his final figures — all reeled off in a single nine-over spell — to an impressive five for 21.

S h i m m i n s b a c ke d him up with three for 56, leaving the total a more manageable 155.

Momentum had sw ung Wesley’s way but they were unable to build on that feel-good factor under stif ling pressure from Harr y Balbirnie.

The front-line bowler offered little to hit and took a pair of wickets for his efforts. Shim-

mins, though, was the key wicket as Andrew’s ran out the talented batsman for a handful to firmly take a grip of the game.

And when Watkins – one of the country’s most improved players in the past 12months – rolled his arm over, the final hastened to a conclusion.

Working with Verwo e r d , t h e y r i p p e d through the Wesley

line-up with Watkins taking 4 for 5 from his six overs with his partner taking three for 12 to conclude the innings at just 73.

Josh van der Flier provided the sole resistance but his knock of 23 was never likely to threaten as Andrew’s ended rampant winners.

St Andrew’s: 155 all out (M Quirke 39, J Balbirnie 32; A Copeland 5 for 21, K Shimmins 3 for 56)

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RYAN O’DWYER KILMACUD Crokes’ star Ryan O’Dwyer produced a truly outstanding performance to help Dublin annex their first National Hurling League division one title since the 1930s.

He was named man-ofthe-match in the Dubs’ comprehensive 0-22 to 1-7 success over Kilkenny in the final.

TEAMof theMONTH + SWORDS CELTIC

SWORDS Celtic enjoyed a memorable month, claiming nine league and cup titles across the various NDSL and DDSL competitions in a bumper three-week period.

The titles ranged from U-8 up to U-17 level, with several Premier gongs among them.

MAY was another month when the great and good of Dublin sport came to the fore and the matter of choosing winners for the Dublin Sports Awards was particularly hard.

But, looking at the achievements by each of the contenders, two clear champions emerged from among the pack.

Ryan O’Dwyer’s huge performance for Dublin in the defeat of Kilkenny, the perennial hurling supremos of recent years, was worthy of our acknowledgement.

And, with nine titles in league and cup competition across all age ranges at the club, Swoirds Celtic showed their commitment to youth develop-

ment and top-level coaching that will see them and their players be a part of our collective soccer consciousness for years to come.

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 in the month of May, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/gazettesport.

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Leeanne Royle accepts the Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy from Sensei Andy Sheery in Birmingham

Corduff hail a real Royle performance CORDUFF Karate Club’s Leeanne Royle was recently awarded 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.

The competition, which is in it’s 45th year, is by far the largest championships in Britain, with over 1,000 competitors battling it out for a place in the finals.

As part of the USKF Ireland team, Leanne stormed her way through

the eliminations of the girls kumite (fighting) event and went on to win the title. Leeanne also took home a bronze medal for the Under-16 kata event.

This special award, presented by the KUGB chief instructor Sensei Andy Sherry, is a major achievement for Leeanne and the Corduff Karate Club, as it is the first time in the history of this tournament that an Irish person has won this particular prize or been placed first in their event.

Four other students

Camp for champions: Leinster launch 2011 summer training LEINSTER players Eoin Reddan, Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss, along with local kids Neil Durkan, John Durkan,and James Durkan-Watson were on hand to launch the Volkswagen Leinster Rugby summer camps, which will run throughout the city in July and August. Players will be taught by fully-accredited IRFU coaches and two senior Leinster players are expected to visit each camp along with the Heineken Cup. For a full list of venues or to book a place please log on to www.leinsterrugby.ie/summercamps.

took part in the Karate Union of Great Britain’s National Championships as part of the USKF Ireland team.

Corduff’s James Farrelly, Mark Maguire and Eleanore Coates fought well but narrowly missed out on places in the finals.

In the junior male category, Ryan Cullen beat some tough opponents to secure a bronze medal in his event.

The club also recently sent a squad of 30 students to compete in the tenth USKFI National Championships held in

the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown.

The competition, which was the largest to date, saw many of the Corduff competitors being placed in the finals.

For some of their junior members, this was their first major national competition, and they displayed their competitive attitude and spirit, in particular, Yacine and Yusuf Ghanem. The two brothers fought some very spirited matches, but eventually Yacine pipped Yusuf to take home the prize.

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Knight crowns display with Ireland assist FORMER St Joseph’s Boys man, Kevin Knight, came off the bench to create the Republic of Ireland’s second goal in a 3-0 win over Italy to qualify for the European Championship Under19 finals.

The Leicester City man picked out fellow substitute Sean Murray with a cross, the Watford youngster showed tremendous composure to slot home for an insurance goal which all but sealed Ireland’s passage to the main event later this summer.

Four points from their first two matches left Ireland needing to defeat mini-group leaders Italy in their final game to secure the one qualifying berth into the finals. They delivered in spades when Conor Murphy fired Ireland ahead on the half hour before substitute Sean Murray and Joe Shaughnessy added two more.

Hermes’ four rthy on Monday night. claim places in Local sides Ireland team miss out on HERMES’ quintet cup success Emma Gray, Aine Connery, Lisa Jacob, Sinead McCarthy and Audrey O’Flynn have all been included in the Irish women’s hockey team to play in the Celtic Cup this weekend in Largs, Scotland.

They are part of an 18-player panel which is a precursor to a high-profile, world level event two weeks later, battling for a place in the squad for the FIH Champion’s Challenge, which will be held in Dublin in a fortnight’s time and was launched by DLRCOCO Cathaoirleach Lettie McCa-

GRANADA and Ballybrack Boys both came close but were denied SDFL Cup titles last weekend in Frank Cox Park, Rathcoole.

The former were undone 2-1 by Rangers in the U-11Tony Palmer Cup despite having taken the lead through Conor Fahy, but goals from Adam Raethorne and Aaron O’Neill swung the tie.

Ballybrack, meanwhile, fell in extra time at the hands of Beech Park, missing out 4-2 after normal time had ended level at two apiece.

SDFL FINALS: CABO CLAIM THREE OUT OF FOUR CUP TITLES

Cabinteely claimed three titles at Frank Cox Park last weekend as the SDFL cup crowns were decided

Cabinteely celebrate STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@gazettegroup.com

CABINTEELY excelled at last weekend’s SDFL finals in Frank Cox Park when they claimed three titles and were runners-up in another against host club Rathcoole Boys.

C a b o ’s U -1 2 P r e mier side completed an impressive league and cup double when they annexed the Pat White Cup, getting the better of James United for the third time this term.

It meant they were unbeaten all season in the two competitions, owing plenty to livewire for ward Philip Red-

mond who scored twice and was instrumental in the creation of the day’s first goal.

He combined with skipper Thomas O’Callaghan and Cian Fox-Walsh to play in Daniel Maragh to break the deadlock.

Redmond ghosted his way into the box to net off his left peg for a fine second before the break and, while another effort was chalked off, the third came in the second half to complete a comprehensive win.

In the Blessington Cup, the Kilbogget club’s U-14 Premiers matched the U-12 side’s scoreline with a 3-0 suc-

Captain’s Euro drive: Nicholas coaches Leopardstown ladies EUROPE’S Solheim Cup captain, Alison Nicholas, was on hand last wek to treat the golfers at Leopardstown Golf Centre, Foxrock, to a once-in-a-lifetime coaching clinic. The clinic was part of a tour of the country, which will see Nicholas visit 30 golf clubs as part of the Solheim Cup Club Ambassador Programme, a recruitment drive to encourage club members to support Europe in the showdown against the USA in September. Visit www.solheimcup.com for more information.

cess over Beechwood, earning silverware after they were denied by Liffey Valley Rangers in a close run league campaign.

All the goals came in a quick burst as Cabo were 3-0 up by the inter val. Jack Power unlocked the door for Ryan O’Carroll to make it 1-0 early on.

Power swapped roles for the second effort and the game was done and dusted when Andy Smith headed in the third.

Stewart Cup The U-11 Division One side was run a lot closer in the Paul Stew-

art Cup, facing down the challenge of AFC Belgrave 2-1.

Sam O’Connor was the key man for Cabo in this decider, working in tandem with Alex Connolly and captain Tom Livingston.

Ross Grehan had given Belgrave a foothold in the game but from then on Nathan Brennan proved an i m p e n e t r a b l e b a rrier between the posts against a game effort from a side currently a league division below them.

Again, it completed a double for Cabo as the side finished top of their division with a perfect

11 out of 11 record in the league campaign.

For the U-12 division three side, luck was not quite on their side as they drew Rathcoole Boys in the final, enjoying home advantage and they ran out 4-1 winners.

In the Marie O’Reilly Cup, it was a big moment for the final’s day hosts as they stepped in place of Wayside Celtic who h a d p r ov i d e d t h e i r Golden Ball grounds in previous years.

Conrad Healy’s cross drew a touch from defender Conor Joyce for Cabo’s goal but it came too late in the day to affect the result.

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CLUB NOTICEBOARD FOXROCK/CABINTEELY CONGRATULATIONS to the U-11As

tion, so well done to the girls and

the U-12As and the U-13As who

the management team.

have all won their respective Divi-

The sponsored walk up Lugnaqui-

sion 1 leagues. This has been a great

lla takes place on June 12. Nick Fish-

achievement for the club.

er is coordinating the event and will

Well done also to the senior ladies who have topped their group in Division 1 championship and will face Na Fianna in the semi-final.

It is the first time that the club has got this far in senior competi-

be in touch with all the participants with details of the day.

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There was no winner. Draw winners were J Jennings, €100; T Gillick, €50; and E O’Donnell, €50.

Kilmacud doubled their points total and took up a share of the lead at the head of league Division 1

Crokes take place at head of league AHL DIVISION 1 Kilmacud Crokes 2-10 St Brigid’s 1-9 STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@gazettegroup.com

K ILMACUD Crokes notched two wins in four days to move into a share of first place in AHL1, doubling their points total in one fell swoop.

They followed up midweek victory over Crumlin with a fine four-point win over St Brigid’s in Silverpark last Saturday evening.

Against the wind, Crokes gradually took control as the first half progressed and, at halftime, led 0-7 to 0-3. The home team was especially dominant for the second quarter.

The Crokes’ supremacy was marked by the switching around of their forwards, such that by the time St Brigid’s got their 18th-minute point – and final one of the half – only one Kilmacud forward held the position in which he started.

Four points was a slen-

der lead facing the breeze.

Brigid’s recorded the first score of the second half, but this spurred the Stillorgan lads to greater effort, an effort that was rewarded by a Sean McGrath pointed free and a goal from Mark Coghlan, having been set up by James Burke, before ten minutes of the second period had elapsed.

Two minutes later the visitors reduced the arrears by one point, only for Sean McGrath’s placed ball accuracy to make it 1-9 to 0-5.

From there, the ascendancy switched.

Over the next ten minutes Brigid’s eroded the Crokes’ advantage back to the minimum.

They might have taken the lead but for an excellent save by goalkeeper Matthew Collins in the 47th minute.

By now the ball was spending most of its time in the Crokes’ half as questions were asked of the defence (to which they responded admirably) while the offensive

unit seemed to be on a work-to-rule as Brigid’s were able to set up repeated attacks.

With four minutes on the clock the issue was decided when McGrath, who accounted for 75pc of the winners’ scores, found the net to conclude scoring.

Apart from McGrath, Crokes had major contributions from Matthew Collins, Adrian Grogan and Shane O’Rorke.

Cuala Cuala, meanwhile, stormed to the head of AHL division two, starting the week with victory over a fine St Jude’s team before beating St Pat’s, Palmerstown in a toptable clash.

T h e f o r m e r we r e beaten 2-17 to 2-14 in a well-contested tie with the result in the balance until the final whistle when a well-taken Andy Browne goal secured the two points.

Cuala, playing with the wind, started well. Goalkeeper. Fintan O’Brien,

converted an excellently taken penalty and, with fine points from John Sheanon, Shane Kiely and Scott O’Brien, the Dalkey men took the lead by a point, 1-9 to 1-8, at half-time.

Facing the elements and with the early concession of a second-half goal, though, Cuala had a lot to do but managed to turn the tide.

John Sheanon was assured and consistent from the frees and with very good team play, Cuala levelled the match – only for Jude’s to regain a two-point lead.

Cuala’s battling qualities, will-to-win and fitness saw them finish strongly, scoring the final 1-2 to win the match, retain their unbeaten league record and inflict their first league defeat on Jude’s.

Pat’s were beaten in more comfortable fashion, a 2-16 to 0-8 win in Glenauline Park seeing the Dalkey side two points clear of the chasing pack.

Nex t week’s dr aw will be for €15,200.

Tickets are available online at www.ballinteerstjohns.com.

Bingo every Monday night from 8.30. Please let your neighbours, friends, relatives know and encour-

Sing along in the bar every Tuesday night with Na Firbolg’s 10pm.

Senior hurlers had a good week with victory over O’Toole’s and a draw with St Vincent’s.

Forecast competition standings are now available on www.ballinteerstjohns.com.

The function room is available for bookings on June 17 and 18.

STARS OF ERIN Stars of Erin, in association with the

great scores.

Step Inn, are raffling off a moped.

The U-9s took on St Monica’s in

Tickets are €5 each or a book of

Glencullen on Saturday morning.

five tickets for €20. The moped is on

It was a super hurling match with

display in the Step Inn. It’s a fan-

two very evenly-matched teams,

tastic prize and all monies raised

with Stars coming out on top with a

go towards the development of

super strike from Cian Sinclair for

the club. Tickets can be purchased

a goal.

from the Step Inn or from any Stars of Erin representatives.

The Under-8s beat Round Towers

The Under-11s were away to Ballinteer St John’s and were narrowly beaten.

in hurling on Saturday morning in

The nur ser y con tinue s ever y

Glencullen. It was a real gritty dis-

Saturday morning in St Patrick’s

play from the Under-8s, who fought

National School in Glencullen from

very hard for this win. Great per-

11.15 am. All children and parents

formances all over the field, but

are welcome.

a special mention for Ciara Doyle

The results of the weekly draw

on making her hurling debut and

are 1st: Catherine Roe, 2nd:

Rachel Daly who ran midfield and

Bernie O’Leary 3rd: Val and Tim

worked her socks off getting some

O’Donaghue.

WANDERERS CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin

Congratulations to Denis Leane on

hurlers and Declan O’Dwyer on vic-

winning the annual Naomh Olaf Golf

tory in the Leinster championship

Classic at Edmonstown last Friday.

quarter- final clash with Offaly at

Many thanks to all those who took

Croke Park on Sunday.

part and who sponsored the event

Congratulations also to the Dublin junior football team on victory over

especially our main sponsor, VNE Logistics.

Wicklow in the opening round of the

Thanks to Chairman Tom Culli-

Leinster football championship at

gan and his Golf Classic Committee

Parnell Pak last Wednesday. Well

for organising another successful

done to captain, Eoin Kinsella.

event.

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Former Blackrock College students, Jordi Murphy and Andrew Conway, along with Paddy Jackson and coach Mike Ruddock at the Irish U-20 announcement

Rock sign up Lion ahead of U-20 WC Eric Miller has been handed the Blackrock College RFC coaching reins as local trio get Irish World Cup call dunlaoghairesport@gazettegroup.com

BLACKROCK College RFC have secured a big name to take the coaching reins of their first team next season as former Leinster, Ireland and Lions back-rower, Eric Miller, was announced as head coach this week.

Miller will take over the coaching duties at Stradbrook following Andy Wood’s move back to Clontarf where they will lock horns in the new ten-team Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League next term.

Miller, who retired from rugby four years ago, has assumed the Blackrock role with immediate effect and, in his first meeting with the captains and managers of the club’s teams, he spelt out his plans for the 2011/12 season.

He intends to hold a fully inclusive players’ meeting shortly where these plans will be shared with all Blackrock players.

The 35-year-old, who won 48 Ireland caps and toured South Africa with the Lions in 1997,

served time as Old Wesley’s forward coach and then head coach in recent years.

He helped Wesley avoid relegation this season - they will be competing in Division 2A next season - and they also reached the quarter-final stage of the Leinster Senior League Cup. Miller had a busy season gone in, apart from the Leinster setup, helping St Gerard’s to continue their ascent on the school’s stage with a semi-final appearance in the Senior Cup and he also coached the Leinster U-18 clubs’ team.

Elsewhere, Rock will be well represented in the Ireland Under-20 squad named by head coach, Mike Ruddock, for this year’s IRB Junior World Championship, which will get under way in Italy on June 10.

Senior Cup team winners in 2009, Andrew Conway and Brendan Macken have both graduated to the senior Leinster setup from the Blackrock academy, while schoolmate Jordi Murphy – now with Lansdowne – is another from that vintage who will take up one of the

forward berths in the panel.

Ruddock will bring an experienced squad with him to Italy. The selected panel includes eight players who were involved in last year’s IRB Junior World Championship, including captain Niall Annett.

Only two of the chosen players were not involved in this year’s RBS Under-20 6 Nations Championship, Dominic Gallagher and Kieran Marmion.

Ireland are in Pool C with England, Scotland and South Africa and open the tournament against current Six Nations’ champions, England, in Treviso on Friday, June 10, providing one of the toughest draws imaginable, as Ruddock admitted earlier this week.

“Yeah, yeah. Absolutely, we need to win one of those,” says Ruddock. “I haven’t finalised the team against England yet but it’s floating around in my head. You are talking about eight or nine changes to the team that lost to England in the Six Nations.”