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CLLR Mary Hanafin (FF) has told The Gazette this week that she agreed with Fianna Fail party leader Micheal Martin that all comments made at party branch meetings should be kept confidential. This follows comments, made by Cllr Hanafin contained in the minutes of a party branch meeting held in Dun Laoghaire, being leaked. The comments included Cllr Hanafin allegedly saying Fianna Fail

was in “stalemate”, “stands for nothing, has no vision and agrees with the Government on everything”. She told The Gazette the leak was a distorted summary of what she said and was “deliberate and destructive”. Cllr Hanafin is being challenged for the party nomination in Dun Laoghaire by councillors Cormac Devlin, Kate Feeney and Jennifer Cuffe, none of whom had any comment on the leak when contacted by The Gazette. Full Story on Page 4

Showtime: Students show off their fabulous fashion flair EMMA Murphy, Eamon Flaherty, Jane Lyons, Marija Luse, James Owonifari and Katie Sammon model the “Mix & Match” collection styled by Niamh Mc Evoy during the recent Sallynoggin College of Further Education end of year

event, The Fashion Edit. Students and their models showcased a wide range of striking styles at the annual event, showing off some of the latest highly imaginative talents nurtured at the creative hotspot.

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poolbeg Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown councillors reject plan

Incinerator faces fresh opposition A CAMPAIGN to abandon the construction of the Poolbeg incinerator is to be organised for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown by Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP) in line with Ringsend’s Combined Residents Against Incineration’s (CRAI) protest. Barrett attended a recent meeting of about 70 CRAI members in Irishtown at which it was decided to mount a legal action against the construction of the 600,000 tonne incinerator. Residents object to the incinerator on the grounds that they say it will cause serious health

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problems due to the creation of toxic ash. They are also refusing to accept money from a community gain liaison fund, set up to contribute 3% of the councilestimated €346m capital costs of the project. CR AI estimates the costs associated with the project are closer to €500m.

The Dublin Waste to Energy (DWtE) project, located at Poolbeg, got the all-clear last September, 17 years after it was first proposed, and construction began last October. DWtE is a public-private partnership between the four Dublin councils and Covanta, an American incinerator operator. Barrett said: “Our council in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown voted against it, basically because nobody wants this incinerator including the people of Ringsend, and it will have an impact on Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown as

well, in that the incinerator is very close to the coastal area of Booterstown and Blackrock, all of which would be affected potentially by health risks that go with these incinerators. “Despite the fact that the people and local councillors have had no say over this, it will take millions from our council and the other Dublin councils.” He added it was still unclear who was to benefit from the Community Gain Fund and that those at the recent meeting considered the fund a “bribe” to accept the incinerator. A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said the fund was part of its environmental impact statement, which set the rate at “3% of the construction costs which are estimated at €346m, generating a community gain contribution of €10.38m”. To date, the fund holds €2.1m.

Concerned residents are objecting to the planned incinerator

Barrett said he attended the CRAI meeting to highlight the issue in the the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown council area, and would organise a protest and campaign in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown in the coming weeks. Following legal advice, the CRAI said it had a solid legal basis to take a case against DWtE over what it said were a number of planning breaches in the development. CRAI said 200,000

tonnes of ash would result from the 600,000 tonnes of waste and no plan has been forthcoming about how to dispose of this. The group told The Gazette, it unanimously voted to reject taking part in the Community Gain Fund and had lobbied their Dublin City Council councillors to boycott the committee dealing with the fund. The group will protest about the plan in the Irishtown area on June 4.

Cllr Barry Ward (FG) said, as a “vociferous opponent” to the Poolbeg incinerator, he would “support any attempt to stop this going ahead, particularly if it can be done without the council paying a penalty”. A DLR council spokesperson said costs for the DWtE were shared between the four Dublin councils, with that council’s share of costs being 16.34%. To date the council had paid €14,031,388.

Time to give racism the red card S han k ill Yo u t h Project was amongst the nearly 50 schools and other organisations that gathered this week for the annual prize-giving of Show Racism the Red Card’s Creative Contest. The event attracted entries from more than 200 schools and youth groups around the city and country and Shankill were there for the first time. “The young people

involved wrote a song, it was a small enough small project, but a very powerful message, about equality more than racism,” said the group’s organiser, Neil Keenan. “Racism would be very evident in some of the young people that we work with and it’s not something that’s always challenged by the schools in the area,” he said. It’s the first time we’ve worked with Show

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Racism the Red Card in our project and it’s the start of something; it’s a question of building on it now.” One of the challenges, he said, is to tackle the way young people can sometimes consider racism as little more than “banter”. “For young people a lot of the time, some of the things that are said or done just seem like Irish humour, they don’t think that it’s racism at all so we were trying to get past that but sometimes the barriers are at home, it’s coming from the parents sometimes. “You can see that young people while

they’re quite open to diversity but then the perceptions of the people at home get passed on and so it’s about putting in the work with both the young people and their families, we find that that’s important. Leah Curran, who helped write the group’s song with Chloe Brack said that the words were intended to convey an important message: “We were showing that racism isn’t fair on people because they’re a different colour,” she said. “What we wanted to do was to say that everybody should get equal rights and get treated the same.”

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sport: the faciility is a joint initiative with local club

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CONSTRUCTION began last week on the development of a new water-based f loodlit hockey pitch on the Rathdown School campus in Glenageary. The new facility, a joint initiative with Monkstown Hockey Club, is due for completion for the start of the new academic year this September. The state-of-the-art artificial turf pitch will incorporate a Greenfields TX carpet like that used at the 2014 Hockey World Cup in Holland, sports lighting and a 175seat viewing stand. Anne Dowling, principal at Rathdown, said: “We are delighted to see

this plan come to fruition. Building on the success of both our senior and junior hockey teams in recent years, we hope the addition of a second pitch will support the development and growth of hockey at Rathdown to the highest possible level.” David Varian, president of Monkstown Hockey Club, said: ‘’It will be great for Monkstown Hockey Club and our hockey playing community that this state-of-the-art facility will soon be available to all our members. The second pitch will enable our club to continue to develop hockey in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown area. Our mission as a club is not only to offer a place for our mem-

bers to compete at the highest level but to also create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy in a family orientated club.” The new facility will also be used by a number of local primary schools, and for hockey camps and training camps for representative teams. Deputy Eamon Gilmore (Lab) said: “I am delighted to see the development of the new hockey pitch by Monkstown Hockey Club and Rathdown School. This is an important community sporting facility for families in the area. The new pitch offers further opportunities for children and adults to participate in sport in a family friendly and enjoyable way.”

A welly good idea: Splash out on a way to help fundraise for the RNLI THE RNLI is calling on the public to “give it some welly” across this upcoming bank holiday weekend and support their Mayday national fundraising campaign. Wellies are to the fore of the campaign, with the RNLI’s essential yellow footwear to be a strong feature of the fundraiser, with yellow welly pin badges on sale around the country, while the public are also invited to host a well-themed fundraising event to help support the charity’s vital lifesaving work. Last year, the RNLI station in Dun Laoghaire launched 56 times, and brought 55 people to safety, with almost half of the calls during the hours of darkness.

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PLANS for the renovation of the Dun Laoghaire Baths site have gone on public display until June 5. The revised plans for the baths site include a park, seating areas, a cafe and an artists’ studios with gallery. Cllr Victor Boyhan (Ind) is urging locals to view the plans. “At long last a plan for the site has been worked up that appears to have broad consensus in the community. I would appeal to members of the public to have their say now, before the plan is finally signed off by councillors [at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Couny Council].” Full details of the plans can be seen at County Hall or online at www. dlrcoco.ie

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heritage: rising figure executed for his role to be commemorated

politics Former TD agrees with Martin

Casement set to be honoured by town  dairne black

ROGER Casement will be memorialised on Dun Laoghaire Seafront. This follows on from a Dun Laoghaire Area Committee meeting held on Monday, April 27. With plans to develop a linear marine parkland and walkway connecting the parkland areas at Newtownsmith with the beach area at Queen’s Road and onward to the East Pier, the walkway will honour the Irish patriot and human rights activist. A champion of indigenous peoples, Roger Casement was born at Sandycove on September 1, 1864 but was executed for treason in London on August 3, 1916. The new linear parkland and walkway is planned as part of the restoration of the Dun Laoghaire Baths site. Cllr Michael Merri-

gan (Ind) said that “this proposal to memorialise Roger Casement in his home town is long overdue and it is very fitting that part of Dun Laoghaire’s wonderful seafront, not far from his birthplace at Sandycove, is to carry his name.” While the council were advised by the heritage officer that Casement has been greatly overlooked in his home town, it is hoped this will be rectified by naming the new linear maritime parkland and walkway in his honour. Another proposal which has been tabled by Cllr Merrigan for the May meeting of the council, will, if adopted, hopefully see Dun LaoghaireRathdown hosting an annual Casement Memorial International Summer School, in collaboration with the county’s further and higher education institutions at venues on both sides of the county.

Cllr Mary Hanafin (FF): “I’m quite clear what Fianna Fail stands for, but people are asking what we stand for and media are asking what’s the difference between [FF] and Fine Gael; and these are the public questions we have to answer”

Hanafin denies saying FF stands for nothing

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CLLR Mary Hanafin (FF) told The Gazette this week she agreed with Fianna Fail party leader Micheal Martin that all comments made at party branch meetings should be kept confidential. This follows comments made by Hanafin, contained in the minutes of a Fianna Fail branch meeting held in Dun Laoghaire, being leaked. The comments included Hanafin allegedly saying Fianna Fail was in “stalemate”, “stands for nothing, has no vision and agrees with the Government on everything”. Hanafin told T he Gazette the leak was a distorted summary of what she said and was “deliberate and destructive”. She added: “I’m quite clear what Fianna Fail stands for, but people

are asking what we stand for and media are asking what’s the difference between [FF] and Fine Gael; and these are the public questions we have to answer.” She said she had not said Fianna Fail stood for nothing. When asked who she thought was responsible for the leaks, she said: “It’s not too difficult to work that one out.” She added: “I really resent people within the party setting out to damage individuals and, as a consequence, trying to damage the wider party.” She said Fianna Fail stood for quality education, heritage and the language; the elderly and sick; and housing. She disagreed with new proposals for teachers to test their own students in the Junior Certificate. “Nobody will believe that the child who works real-

ly hard in a disadvantaged school has the same value of a junior cert as the one in a fee-paying school in Blackrock.” She added that if she was in power she would change the mechanism of the local property tax by altering how valua-

I’m still here. “I’m absolutely fascinated that an internal meeting in Dun Laoghaire suddenly becomes front page national news. I don’t think any local area or constituency has got as much coverage as Dun Laoghaire.”

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tions on houses are made, and how long valuations hold. She said she would have an ability-to-pay clause, for those who cannot afford the tax. She said: “I have fought the cause for Fianna Fail for years. I could have walked away too but it’s because I believe in these things passionately that

Recently, she had been photographed by a newspaper coming out of a Two-Euro shop and another reported where she bought her Easter eggs. “As far as I’m concerned it’s over and put to bed but I think it just shows not only people setting out to try and damage me, but as a con-

sequence in the week of an Ard Fheis are setting out to damage Fianna Fail as well.” Hanafin is being challenged for the Dun Laoghaire FF nomination by sitting Cllrs Cormac Devlin, Kate Feeney and Jennifer Cuffe. When contacted by The Gazette, none of these had any comment on the leak. Hanafin said of the next General Election: “I don’t know how things will pan out in Dun Laoghaire. It’s an extremely difficult constituency because it is the electorate...and geography of a fourseater because it takes in Foxrock and Cabinteely. “It’s only got three seats, so the challenge is to reach a quota of 12,000 or 13,000 votes…It will be a very big challenge for Fianna Fail to win that seat back so we have to give it our best chance with whoever it is.”

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talent ‘Music school has really brought her on’

Local girl makes it to teen star final Celebrating Handel’s timeless gift to our musical heritage IT IS often said that “timing is everything”, and it certainly was the case when George Frideric Handel arrived in Dublin in November, 1741, for he was carrying with him the work that was premiered five months later, and which forever ties the German composer and the city together. The Duke of Devonshire, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, invited Handel – who was at the height of his power and popularity – to play a series of concerts. Matthew Dubourg, the Irish violinist and concertmaster, arranged and selected the musicians. Handel’s concerts between December 1741 and February 1742 were a great success, and he decided to perform a free concert (no fee charged) to raise money for three charities when he would perform Messiah. His collaborator and librettist, Charles Jennens, had written the oratorio in July 1741. The composer completed the music – all 259 pages – in just 24 days between August and September. And, luckily for Dublin, did not perform it. Dubourg arranged for singers from both Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral to sing what would become the famous Hallelujah Chorus. Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick’s, did not approve of their participation, on the grounds that he

disliked Messiah and preferred “A Sacred Oratorio”. He relented and, as they say, “the rest is history”. While in Dublin, Handel stayed in Lower Abbey Street and rehearsed much of the oratorio in St Michan’s Church, where the organ that he used is still in use. After the success of his earlier concerts, there was a great demand for tickets, and more than 700 patrons showed up at Neal’s Music Hall, Fishamble Street on April 13, 1742.

A lively affair Due to the expected crowding, men were asked to “leave their swords at home, and women to refrain from wearing hoop skirts”. It must have been quite a lively affair. Handel led the performance and played the harpsichord, while Dubourg played violin and conducted the orchestra – and history was made. The oratorio was an immediate success and Handel performed it again in July (for his own financial benefit) before returning to London. But what a leaving present he gave us. Hallelujah!

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T E N - y e a r- o l d D u n Laoghaire native Katie Wall has made it through to the finals of the prestigious All Ireland Teen Star Championship singing competition. Her mother, Lisa Wall, spoke to The Gazette about how the

young singer got involved in the competition. “She’s just gone 10. At the start of this, she used to get nervous but not anymore. She always had a good voice but the music school has really brought her on.” Katie attends the Dun Laoghaire School of Music and goes to school

in the Dominican Convent, Dun Laoghaire. Her friends and teachers are delighted with her success. Lisa said: “Most of the time she picks her own songs but a lot of them would be the sort of music I’d listen to. Having said that, she’s gone for a completely differ-

ent song for the finals; it’s ‘Towers’ by Little Mix.” The grand final will take place in the Westgrove Hotel in Kildare on May 2. Lisa said she was very proud of her daughter, who had won out against more than 2,000 children to make it to the last 30 in her age group of eight to

12. The overall winner of the competition will pick up a €2,500 prize. However, the competition is worth a lot more to the contestants than a chance to win some money because the cachet attached to being a teen star holds great currency in terms of a future singing career.

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community It is one of the most talked about events among locals – Cllr Gill (PBP)

Calls for return of Festival of World Cultures  dairne black

CALLS to reinstate the Festival of World Cultures were made at an area committee meeting recently. A motion was submitted by Cllr Karl Gill (PBP) call-

ing for the popular festival to be brought back to Dun Laoghaire. The issue of bringing back the festival will be up for further discussion at the council meeting in June, where the report of a feasibility study

will be issued to councillors and the public via the publication of the meeting’s agenda. Commenting on the issue, Cllr Gill said: “The Festival of World Cultures is one of the most talked about events among local people of my

generation. “Anti-racist activists across the country recognised the importance this excellent festival had in combatting racism in Ireland and in a time of racism on the rise, I think this is even more important

now. “This is the first step in bringing back something fantastic for the town of Dun Laoghaire and, hopefully, will even have positive consequences for the rest of DLR county.

“I hope the other councillors will support me in continuing this endeavour,” he said. Prior to its cancellation, The Festival of World Cultures was a popular event for Dun Laoghaire, giving a boost to business and trade.

as gaeilge: musical wins festival place

Short film headed to Cannes

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A FILM created by a group of Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire natives, Bonsoir Luna, has been selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival taking place from May 13 to 24, 2015. The film is an Irish-language musical that tells the story of a romance between street artist Duke and blind barista Luna, who works in a coffee shop. With Luna’s mother disapproving of Luke and his trade, the pair are forced to keep their relationship a secret. But as Luna’s mother Paula nears discovering their secret, Duke must round up his street artist friends to help win her seal of approval. The 15-minute film was produced by PJ Moloney, Philip Hickey and Clonskeagh resident and recent Trinity College graduate David Cullinan. They are members of Aminal Productions along with Donncha Gilmore, who wrote and directed the film, with support from The Arts Council. Dun Laoghaire resident Federico Rea was cinematographer, while Dundrum native Josh Reichental was the

composer. Speaking to T he Gazette, Cullinan said: “All of us at Aminal Productions felt strongly about the desire to make new kinds of films, especially Irish films, and the combination of an all-sung musical film, as Gaeilge, inspired by the French musicals of the 1960s, like Umbrellas of Cherbourg, captivated us. The inclusion at the Cannes Film Festival is a wonderful validation of our efforts and hopefully, the start of a successful run at film festivals at home and abroad”. Set in Dublin, Bonsoir Luna, showcases Georges Street Arcade, a favourite among Dubliners and visitors. Aminal Productions is exploring options for a feature adaptation of the film. Gilmore said “Irish cinema seems to celebrate realist drama films. They are usually quite dark in tone and depict the hardships of modern Irish life. I wanted to go in the other direction and create a film that was unapologetically optimistic, something that’s not often seen in Irish cinema”. It is hoped the film will be at other Irish film festivals later this year, with the possibility of a broadcast or an online release.

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Jade Sheils and Jessica Hennessy

Model Jane Lyons wearing geometric digital print trousers and jacket by Jennifer Rothwell

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Mati Naranjo and Jade Bastos at the Sallynoggin College of Further Education art house inspired fashion exhibition in Filmbase located on Curved Street, Temple Bar. Conducted and styled by the Fashion Industry Practice students, the event was a unique blend of live fashion installations, fashion show and drinks reception. It showcased the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diverse skills in styling, visual display, merchandising and their knowledge of the fashion industry. Pictures: Margaret Brown

show: Sallynoggin College of Further Education Daniel Wilkinson, Raki Fitzpatrick and Miriam Hunt

Mary and Kim Onuoha

Sarah Boyce and Shauna and Megan Whelan

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Alex Millea, Rebecca Clancy and Claire Hawthorne

Naoise Farrell and Danielle Durnin

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Sienna Macari, Sabrina Macari, Pietro Macari and Fabiana Macari at the Club Italiano Irlanda Ball. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Good time: club italiano members annual ball

Italians living in Ireland declare: ‘La vita e bella’

EMBERS of the Italian community living in Ireland recently celebrated a night out at the Club Italiano Irlanda Ball at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Dublin. The club has organised many events over the years and has raised much needed funds for chosen charities in Ireland and Italy. Established in 1970, Club Italiano organises social, cultural and recreational activities for Italians living in Ireland.

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The club was formed when the Consolata Fathers arrived in Dublin and opened a mission house at Stillorgan. A club now occupies a 13-acre site, in Tibradden at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, and is a focal point for all Italians in Ireland. According to the club itself, the location is “a haven with a spectacular view of Dublin city and the Irish Sea”.

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John Molloy lives in Kilmainham but is preparing to go on the road with the Opera Theatre Company’s production of Rigoletto

a day in the life: opera singer john molloy is no early riser

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John Molloy, the accomplished and well-respected opera singer from Offaly, has built up quite an impressive CV over the years, working vigorously to deliver impeccable performances to thousands of spectators from around the world. This week The Gazette learned what a day in the life of an opera singer is like. “I’m not a great morning person to be honest, but generally I’d be up somewhere between 9am and 10am. I’m not a huge breakfast person either, a bit of toast and cereal would do me fine. I also have a bit of a weak spot for coffee. “I’m living in Kilmainham at the moment and I leave for rehearsals at about 9.30am in upper Rathmines in

the Church of Ireland. I walk in everyday and at this time of the year it’s just really lovely. Dublin is incredible during the summer. Even the bus drivers say hello to you and the taxi drivers stop grunting.” Rehearsing

Molloy is currently rehearsing for the opera, Rigoletto, as Sparafucile, the assassin. The production is to be performed in a number of theatres throughout Ireland. “This production is quite interesting because our director, Selina Cartmell ,has taken a really different approach to this, and the excitement and expectation of the show is really building now and everyone’s really behind us.

“I’ve worked for Opera Theatre Company quite a lot and I know the cast quite well. They’re a lot of fun and they’re a great gang of people. We moved to Wexford for the final week of rehearsals, which is a whole different type of atmosphere because we’re on the stage that we will be performing on.” Molloy said when he gets home after a long day he loves to watch the soaps to unwind. “I’m living with an old friend of mine, and we have a routine of taking turns cooking for each other and sitting down each evening while watching the soaps on TV. “In my free time I love travelling to the countryside. Gardening is also huge passion of mine and I love messing about with plants and pots, especially

during the summer. I don’t have much of a garden here but in Birr, County Offaly, where I’m from, I do all my planting there. “I walk quite a lot but I’m not a gym person. The thoughts of standing on a treadmill or doing anything repetitive really bores me. I’d much prefer to go on walks and see how Mother Nature changes and work her spells.” Molloy will perform in Rigoletto at the National Opera House in Wexford on May 15 as part of a nationwide tour until May 30. He will also perform in the O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, on May 21 and 23. For more information, visit www. nationaloperahouse.ie and www.entertanment.ie.

Portobello and Rathmines area will come alive with music, arts and culture on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9, at the Canalaphonic festival. On Friday and Saturday evening from 5pm to 9.30pm, bands will play on a barge at Portobello Harbour, followed by a wide range of gigs and club nights in 14 venues in the area. On Saturday, to coincide with the arrival of barges participating in the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland’s Dublin Rally, there will be a boutique market at Portobello Harbour along with barge trips and family fun activities. A second stage will be in place at Rathmines Plaza featuring trad musicians from Rathmines College, with children’s activities taking place at the front of St Mary’s College. Mart (the old Rathmines fire station) will host a 20-piece jazz swing band at 7pm on Saturday. The festival’s charity partner, Oxfam, will also host its own Oxjam event in Mother Reilly’s pub.

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Tasty morsels on menu of literary food festival THE launch of the Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine took place in Fumbally on Clanbrassil Street last week. The event was held ahead of the festival in Cork next month and offers the creme de la creme of food writers. Darina Allen, Rory O’Connell and broadcaster John Bowman announced highlights of the upcoming festival, including young internet sensation cook and author Charlotte Pike, who attended the launch. Allen was in great form, welcoming everyone to “hipster central” Fumbally, and promising the Cork festival would offer something for everyone. Guests were treated to fine wine and nibbles,

such as dainty portions of trout wrapped in waferthin cucumber. Allen told The Gazette: “After the first one, we discovered that this festival was the first literary and food festival in the world…when you’re planning something like this it’s really nailbiting because you don’t know how it will go but it actually just went into orbit. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some of the top cooks and chefs in the world. I have a little black book of them so I just rang them up... because I wanted to get the elder statesmen who write beautiful prose and are super cooks.” Guests included Tom Doorley, Hugo Arnold, Fuschia Dunlop and Thomas Clancy. The fes-

tival- runs in Ballymaloe, Cork from May 15 to 17.

call to duffy on Same-sex in the city mural ONE of the main campaigners calling for a No vote in the marriage equality referendum has expressed his criticism at the large mural in Dublin of two men embracing, calling on RTE presenter Joe Duffy to use his powers to influence Dublin City Council to remove it. Enoch Burke of Mandate for Marriage spoke to Duffy on Liveline recently, asking him if there would be any justice for the No side. “There are loads of people out there with a soft vote, a very, very soft vote, and people are very, very impressionable. “You’re a powerful person,” he told Duffy, adding: “Will you ring the council, will you ask them why have they not taken it down, why have they not covered it up, even for two months, and just give the No side justice”. The mural features two men and was created by Joe Caslin, who described it as a “poignant representation of same-sex love in the city”. Whether Duffy will act on the request remains to be seen.

would the real joan collins please stand up THE suggestion that Dynasty star Joan Collins had any involvement in an anti-water meter protest holds no water as the world famous actor, author and columnist has made clear on Twitter.

Pictured at the programme launch of the Kerrygold LitFest 2015 at The Fumbally is Darina Allen. The festival is Ireland’s only festival dedicated to food and wine writing which runs from May 15 to 17.

The Irish, United Left TD Joan Collins, who was arrested at an anti-water meter protest in Dublin and released a short time later, must have thought no one could possibly take the spotlight away from her, given the rate at which she was amassing front page headlines. However, to avoid any confusion, the actor tweeted: “No I am not the Joan Collins who was arrested yesterday at a Dublin protest meeting!!! The very idea!!” In response, and just to make things even clearer, Deputy Joan Collins tweeted: “For the record I’m not @JoanCollinsOBE as I’d never take an honour from a monarch nor did I wear shoulder pads in the 80s. The very idea!” This was followed by:

“Ok maybe I wore shoulder pads, there was very little choice in the 80s, but I’d never take an honour from a monarch.”

humble Irish spud tackles hunger in afrca IT seems the potato will remain associated with the stereotype of what it means to be Irish. But the nature of that association seems to be changing, if a new exhibtion is anything to go by. President Michael D Higgins recently opened the exhibition at Dublin Airport. It highlights the contribution of the Irish potato to tackling hunger and climate change in east Africa. The Potato Farmers of East Africa is accompanied by a booklet by Irish business and management

specialist Charles Handy, and his wife, photographer Elizabeth Handy. It focuses on the work of the Irish Potato Coalition set up by Vita, the Irish non-governmental organisation. The programme works in partnership with African potato farmers as they develop every aspect of the production and value chain. Since 2012 it has reached 10,000 farmers, who have seen their yields improve from eight to 34 tonnes per hectare. The exhibition runs in the mezzanine, Terminal 1, for the next few weeks.

your Car may call time on drink driving THE latest proposals to end drink drivng involve a device akin to something from the 1960s

sci- fi programme, The Twilight Zone. The Road Safety Authority is proposing on-board breathalysers, or alco-locks, fitted in cars to prevent the engine from starting if the driver is unable to provide a clean breath sample. Instead of a red or green light flashing following the breath analysis, will the voice of Scottie from Star Trek or Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling tell the driver if he/she has passed? The device was proposed by RSA chairperson Liz O’Donnell, who said the main causes of road crashes were speeding, and impaired driving through drink, drugs or fatigue. Maybe anti-auto theft retina scanners will also be available for those who can’t hold on to the keys.

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escape the mayhem: fishing for fun in youghal

Hooking up with a reel-y good way to relax for Gowen

Actor Peter Gowen is best known for his television and film roles, including Leddy in the Butcher Boy, and more recently John Boys original solicitor in Love/ Hate and George Colley in Charlie. He is currently touring Ireland performing the Asylum Production’s comedy, The Chronicles of Oggle which he wrote himself based on his childhood in Youghal County Cork. This week the Gazette s p o ke w i t h G owe n about how he escapes the mayhem of his theatre tour. Having grown up by

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‘I love fish, and last year me and my mum had fish every day ’

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the seaside he developed a love of angling and sea fishing is his favourite means of escape. Travelling around the country gives him an opportunity to fish in various coastal towns, but he likes nothing better than getting back to his native Youghal where the family home is situated right by the sea. H e said: “On my days off I go down to Youghal, my mother still lives there and I usually have a couple of days of fishing, I love that. The

house I grew up in has a garden that goes on to the estuary.” He went on to say that the types of fish he catches depends on the season: “It’s a bit quiet at the moment but occasionally you get sea bass and later in the year you get mackerel, pollock, and lots of bass. Then as you go into the winter the cod come in to feed in the estuary, so most times of the year you can be sure of getting something.” He said that for the

most part he fishes from the rocks by the estuary but sometimes does kayak fishing on the water, and runs the risk of being capsized by the feisty pollock. Food is another passion of his and he always eats what he catches. “I love fish, and last year me and my mum had fish every day. When I get a lot of mackerel I smoke them and make pate.” Having begun his tour in Kilkenny on April 7, Gowen will continue to hit various towns throughout the country until May 3 when he will perform his final show in Dingle, County Kerry.

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THE second annual Bookbag scheme was launched at Our Lady of Victories Infants School in Ballymun recently. Pupils in the school were given a bookbag containing a book, posters, bookmarks and a letter from former laureate na n-og Niamh Sharkey, to take home and keep. Bookbag is a children’s book-gifting initiative, funded by Brown Bag Films and in partnership with Children’s Books Ireland. Aimed at Deis schools, where free books can be most needed, Bookbag gives every child in chosen schools a book to take home and keep. All 260 students took part in a large scale monster doodle, encouraging creativity through illustration. A number

of books were also given to the school library. Later this year, a special library of books will be compiled by Children’s Books Ireland for the school with the goal of helping teachers and parents discuss difficult topics with younger students through story. As part of the project, all classes in the school will be visited by an author or illustrator over the coming weeks. The overall aim of Bookbag is to encourage a reading culture among pupils and their families, and ensure pupils have access to at least one book at home. Bookbag was initiated by picture book-maker Sharkey while working with Brown Bag, which has funding to Bookbag for the next two years. It is hoped that with more sponsors and support it could become a nationwide project.

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fashion: collection for women is launched

Finding her own design DNA in a new online store

Bairbre Ni Bhraonain talks with designer

Liz Quin about going out on her own She is better known as one half of Irish design duo Quin and Donnelly, yet these days Liz Quin is going it alone as a designer, and will launch her new online store on May 1. The Gazette spoke to her about how life was going as a designer out on her own after being with her business partner Carolyn Donnelly for more than 30 years. Quin said: “We started very young and we got on fantastically. We had a great partnership. “We both came out of college together with the same idea of having a very cool boutique in Dublin. “At the time there were ver y few boutiques and you could get a great little shop for nothing in the back streets. “We were in Trinity Street, we started out as Ritzy there.” Asked why the partnership of Quin and Donnelly broke up, Quin said: “We ran into a legal dispute with our manufacturer. This was an awful shame, it really was the end of the label as we know it. “Carolyn has gone to work in Dunnes Stores and is doing her own brand there. I decided

to set up on my own and carry on with my own DNA, so to speak.” The Gazette asked the Blackrock-based designer about the style of her new collection. “Being one of the designers, it’s obvi-

thing else. I do lovely jackets and coats to go over those dresses.” She does some occasion wear but more for after-six funcions rather than ball gowns. “I’m also very careful about the fabrics I use,

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ously going to follow in the same footsteps. I love tailoring, and have always been good at, and enjoyed, it. “Therefore, the collection is targeted at the professional woman. “There are also quite a lot of smart, casual separates in the collection as well and plenty of dresses. “I think the working woman now is very used to flinging on a dress and feeling really complete. The dress has become a big item in the workplace. “It’s very handy as you’re completely dressed and you don’t have to think of any-

that they’re very comfortable, easy-care with as little as possible need for ironing. “I’m very conscious of us all travelling, and taking off your jacket and rolling it up, so I try to use fabrics where possible where there’s a minimum of creasing. “The other thing is that they’re very lightweight because we’re all used to working in heated environments.”

Pure Liz Quin’s collection, therefore, uses a mix of natural and synthetic fibres as pure natural fabrics like cotton or linen crease easily.

Quin went into some of the fashion mistakes Irish women make. “I think following trends is great and there’s always a new, hot colour. “But sometimes colours just don’t suit people. Yellows are very hard for Irish people to get away with. It’s fine when you have very sallow skin. “So, in that case, if you do wear it, wear it in a more minimalistic way as a scarf or a bag rather than a whole piece that’s going to drown you.” Another thing she advises is not to worry about the label size of a garment but to wear what fits you best. “I think when people are poured into things it looks like the size is wrong and you definitely look bigger. So, getting the right size is really important. “Don’t worry about what the label says as all manufacturers have different ideal role models and there isn’t really one standard size 10 in the world. “My advice is to wear things you feel confident and comfortable in, and then you wear the clothes instead of the clothes wearing you.”

Liz Quin will launch her new online store on May 1

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State-backed loan scheme extended BANK of Ireland is now offering refinancing loans under the Credit Guarantee Scheme to micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises whose own banks are exiting the Irish market. The scheme aims to help viable businesses

that have been refused conventional bank credit facilities access a Statebacked guarantee for 75% of their loans. The scheme had only been available to businesses applying for new loans and not to companies trying to move loans

from a bank that was withdrawing from the Irish market. Junior Jobs Minister Ged Nash said the loans would be available to companies even if their loans had been sold as part of a portfolio to a third party institution.

“There are thousands of SMEs who have been affected by the departure of some foreign banks from the business credit market. These entrepreneurs will now be able to go to Bank of Ireland to seek refinancing credit and access the scheme.”

Communion day, when many children get gifts of money, may be a good time to talk about basic finance issues

advice: for parents to help kids save and spend

Change money habits at Communion time WITH Communion season fast approaching many parents may look for advice on how best to approach the topic of money with their children. Cents for Kids, a Davy Group initiative focuses on building financial literacy in children, and supporting parents with the tools and resources they need to begin a healthy dialogue with their children about money. Communions present a great opportunity for parents to teach children how to earn, spend, save and invest money from a young age. The following tips are

important for parents first broaching the subject of money with their children. Earn: It is important to help children understand that money is primarily earned. Talk to your children about how people get paid for the work they do. Help them to identify jobs they can do to earn money, be they weekly chores or odd jobs. This encourages children to think opportunistically and identify earning opportunities, an invaluable life lesson. Spend: Learning to spend within your means and plan ahead are foundational to effective

money management. Children need to understand that we all have a limited amount of money at our disposal. Make a list with your child before going shopping to focus on needs instead of making impulse purchases. Save: Get children a piggybank and when they receive money, say, “Let’s use some for spending and set some aside”, so they begin to get used to the idea of saving. Help them set a small, obtainable goal like buying a toy they would like. Invest: Talk to your children about the importance of investing. You can encourage long-term

savings and investment in children by way of a matching programme – for instance, once they have saved €100, contribute €100 of your own money. Marah Curtin, head of client engagement with Davy Private Clients and founder of Cents for Kids, said: “Children begin learning about the financial world at a very young age. Educating our children about basic financial terms and concepts can significantly prepare them for challenges they may face throughout their lives and provide them with the skills they need to be financially savvy.”

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At the launch of the festival are programme director Martin Colthorpe, actor Yemi Adenuga from The Only Jealousy of Emer, author Christine Dwyer Hickey and author Gavin Corbett

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A treat for bookworms  keith bellew

LITERATI from around the world will gather in Dublin from May 16 to 24 for the 18th International Literary Festival Dublin. The festival will host a range of bookreleated events that will cater for aspiring writers, as well as for domestic, international, classic and modern literary buffs at venues throughout the capital. The Gazette caught up with festival programme director Martin Colthorpe to find out who is scheduled to make an appearance at this year’s event, and what the main attractions are. Colthorpe said there was something for everyone at this year’s festival. “There are lots of key literary names and major speakers. I think John Ron-

son will be one of the highlights of the festival. “He’s speaking about his new book, So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, on Tuesday, May 19, at 8pm [at the O’Reilly Theatre, Great Denmark Street]. “We’ve also got literary luminaries like Peter Carey doing an event around his latest novel; we’ve got Irvine Welsh, he’s going to be at the festival on Friday, May 22. “We’ve got Anne Enright [Irish fiction laureate], who’ll be launching her new novel, The Green Road, at a special event [Smock Alley Theatre] on Saturday, May 23.” He went on to say there would also be a range of events that are more political in nature. On Tuesday, May 19, readings and

discussions of Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s Guantaanamo Diary will take place. This book is an account of what Slahi has endured as an untried prisoner at the United States’ detention centre in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he has been a prisoner since 2002 on suspicion of terrorism. Colthorpe went on to outline some of the events that are new to the festival in 2015. “One example would be Alsash Awake which takes place at 13 North Great George’s Street in the heart of Georgian Dublin; it’s performance is an adaptation of [James Joyce’s] Finnegan’s Wake so it’s a quite specific theatre piece based on the novel using text and sound and image.” Another new addition to the festival

programme is the series of Book Doctor clinics that will take place at a number of bookshops on Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 23. Renowned writers, including Paul Howard (Ross O’Carroll Kelly) and Lisa McInerny, will be at Hodges Figgis and The Gutter Bookshop, respectively, on May 16, while John Banville and Christine Dwyer Hickey, will be at Books Upstairs and Dubray Books Grafton Street, respectively, on May 23. These acclaimed authors will hold clinics and prescribe a course of books to suit the tastes of all. All proceeds on the day will go to Alone, the independent charity that works with older people in need. For more information on the festival visit: www.ilfdublin.ie

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Mariel, a three-year- old female lurcher. Mariel arrived into Dogs Trust with her one-week-old puppy, quite some time ago now. She is very shy and would benefit from going to a home where there is already a confident dog to help her learn the ways of the world. Mariel needs a calm owner who is willing to take time with her and help build up her confidence. Her puppy has long since found a new home so it’s about time Mariel finds hers too! We are looking for an active family, though if any children in the family should be 16 years or older. If you think you could give this fabulous dog her perfect forever home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. It is based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. A map and directions can be found on www. dogstrust.ie.

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Increase the value of your property  BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN

NOW that the property market is recovering, people are considering investing in some clever ways to increase the value of their homes. Some of the best tips are simple and inexpensive. First of all, you should inspect your home as not all improvements are cosmetic. Are your roof tiles or slates intact? Is your electrical system out of date? Some repairs, such as an unseen water leak can become a lot more serious if left untended and by dealing with them early, you will save yourself a lot of money down the line. Cutting energy costs and making your home more efficient will also increase the value of your property.

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KEEPING your home stylish and exciting is not always as easy as one may think. A few bad decisions in your interior design could easily turn into a nightmare, but by following a couple of simple tips and tricks, you can transform your home into something you can really brag about. According to freshome.com, it is advised to paint smaller rooms in softer, lighter colours to help make the room feel larger. A small room has the tendency to seem cramped, but light coloured walls and ample use of mirrors not only reflect the natural light pouring in from the doors and the windows but the use of mirrors also gives the optical illusion of space, making the room seem larger than it actually is.

There’s also nothing wrong with mixing up your old and new, expensive and inexpensive home possessions. All good interior decorators will tell you that the most important thing about your home decor is that it reflects who you are, your personality and your style. Freshome.com advise homeow ners to use rugs to give a sense of warmth, texture, colour and personality to living spaces. Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to maintain but they lack the comfort that carpeted floors offer, especially in the cooler months. Use several varying patterns and fabrics together to showcase your character. Houzz.com recommends that homeowners should build layers of lighting to create interest, intrigue and variety, stating that in a room where

everything is lit evenly, nothing stands out. Pick a focal point and perhaps a secondary focal point and highlight those. They also acclaim that personality in your home is what makes a space great. Make your own statement and have fun. The more you try, the more you will begin to see what works and what does not.

With summer time now here there’s nothing quite like a bunch of fresh flowers to instantly lift your mood and infuse a room with a lovely scent. From one big bouquet placed in the centre of a table, to smaller vases of individual blooms scattered around the home, flowers are an easy way to inject a little bit of nature into the home.

Installing solar panels or extra insulation can save you lots of money on heating and hot water, and is an attractive feature for anyone thinking of selling their home in the near future. One of the most effective, and least expensive, ways to give your home a facelift, is to paint it. Freshly painted rooms look clean, modern and welltended. Neutral colours appeal to the greatest number of people, therefore, go for these to make your home more desirable. Finally, because first impressions last, you should prioritise keeping your lawn clean and well-kept. Deal with any overgrown bushes or bald spots on the lawn as these will stand out in the worst way.

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home&garden Tips to create your modern garden idyll

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WHILE the classic English Victorian style garden is not without its charms, many people prefer a more modern contemporary garden. A garden with a modern look can be created in many ways, and they are not all time consuming or expensive. Change the colour scheme or layout and structure of the planting scheme to achieve great results. Lights add extra ambience as well as making it possible to enjoy the space after dark. Lowvoltage torchlights in flower beds are a safe and simple way to highlight your plants. White-coloured lights lend a wonderful aura to your outdoor space. Architectural exterior lights can achieve stunning results. A small number of light sticks, bollards and blocks strategically placed can

be more effective than an array of randomly placed spotlights. Metal can allow you to be artistic if you choose bespoke rather than store-bought options. Use planted metal containers to create a designed feel. Avoid drabness by painting walls or other surface in bright or contrasting colours. Hard landscaping is important in achieving a modern look; avoid anything too traditional, cottagey or rustic. Polished stone, slate, concrete, natural or painted wood, metals, plastics, glass, decking and gravel are essential to achieve this. With decking and paving you can create a clean, crisp contemporary look. Spiky plants such as: cordyline, yucca and agave Americana are good choices, as are tropical looking plants like fatsia japonicanand bamboo.

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Make your garden sunnier with bright fluoro colours

O counteract all that grey that’s going to be going on in your home, break out the colour in the garden and make any sunny day a day to remember. From plant pots to patio furniture, do away with the old dark greens and inject some fluoro colouring. Marks&Spencer Flamingo Tea Light Stake €16

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Happy, exciting colour forecast THERE are many schools of thought on colour. At Pat McDonnell Paints we always say whatever the trend it’s about fun, it’s about excitement and it’s about happiness! Paint

It is forecast that we will reinvent classy luxury. People are looking for more personality in terms of decorating with colour.

Styles will range from classic, retro and contemporary design ideas, so think in these terms when selecting colours for your home or business. A lot of focus will be on creative upcycling, recycling and versatility in furniture design, so paint from Colourtrend, Farrow & Ball and Dulux are playing a big part in this for both indoor and outdoor furniture.

Upcycling kitchens is still hugely popular with people moving away from the wood look to a painted finish, with creams, off-whites, greens and greys proving popular. People are also moving towards brightly-coloured, painted garden furniture as opposed to the natural look with our outdoor rooms becoming as important as our interiors. We will be using a lot of traditional mixed with new materials, so the heritage Colourtrend range is proving very popular. In colours, we will be thinking in terms of serenity and also fresh decorating colours. Deep blues are in, as are soft pastels and, of course, the greys are still proving a popular choice. Wallpaper

In terms of wallpaper, we are looking at exotic motifs, ethnic decoration patterns and artistic details. Also a surprising

blend of textures. We will be combining contemporary design idea with gilded antiques. Elephants Breath from Farrow & Ball is still proving a popular choice for many people. In a nutshell… • grey trend is getting stronger • warm neutrals • bold, dark colours • soft pastels • exterior paint becoming more adventurous. For a free in-store colour consultancy appointment call to Pat McDonnell Paints in the Old Nutgrove Retail Park (behind the Fire Station) in Rathfarnham. Our colour consultants will help you get the right solution for your home – the right brand, the right finish, the right approach and importantly the right advice. Phone (01) 216 5055 www.mcdonnellpaints. ie

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he movie may been about 50 shades of the colour, but grey is much better done in the home with a few choice hues that compliment each other. Everything from furniture and lighting to paints and carpets look sleek and elegant in this oh so desirable shade. So get your palette out and go grey!

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Growing your own summer salads Dublin’s famous Botanic Gardens are running a gardening workshop this month on Growing Summer Salads. On May 16, experts will take you through the most effective ways to turn your garden into a salad paradise. Regardless of the size of your garden, from window gardens to large plots, there is always a space for a wide variety of tasty salad crops. This workshop teaches you how to grow delicious succulent salads all summer long, while also being kind to the environment. The group will meet at 10.15am at the Visitor Centre of the Botanic Gardens. The workshop costs €20, with the proceeds going to the Irish Museums’ Trust.

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Retention Permission is sought by Louise and Donal Neill of 6 Colbawn Lawn, Shankhill, Co Dublin for retention of a one storey porch with velux rooflight to front of existing house at No. 6 Colbawn Lawn, Shankhill Do. Dublin containing w.c. and entrance hall. The planning application may be purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission/observation may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the planning authority. 23750

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Permission is sought by B Riehn for ‘White Bungalow’ at Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. The development will consist of the provision of a new vehicular entrance in the existing rear garden, onto Ashgrove, off Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire and the construction of a dormer window in existing pitched roof of the existing single storey bungalow. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Permission is sought for a first floor extension over garage to the side with modified pitch hip roof, two storey porch to front and single storey extension to the rear both with pitched roof and ancillary works, total extension floor area 49 m2, to the house at 3 Broadway Drive, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, by Susane and Martin Keon. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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FastSport McMahon wins opening track series race: DONORE Harriers Michael McMahon won the first of the Dublin Graded Track and Field Series, which took place in Morton Stadium last week. The opening race was the Dublin 10,000m, which saw McMahon win in a time of 32.18 followed by Brian Furey, Rathfarnham AC and Luke Coleman from Tallaght AC. This was the first of eight athletic meetings being run fortnightly in Santry and Tallaght stadiums. The Dublin graded series has been going from strength to strength each year, with large numbers attending from all over Ireland. Races vary in distance from 100m up to 10,000m with races run over grade A and B for women and grades A to D for men, allowing athletes to compete against athletes of similar ability with a number of the longer races being run as part of the Athletics Ireland Dublin Endurance Project.

ken’s diary: egan tames the monsters to complete charity challenge

Laurels success for Ken  sport@dublingazette.com

Olympic silver medallist and Irish boxing legend Ken Egan took part in this year’s Laurels Charity Crew Cycle from Galway to Dublin on April 19. Egan partnered with Gazette Sport to document his preparation

for the big day. Here is his final report from the road.

WELL this was it! All the miles and early Saturday morning commitments to this cycle had come to an end, the eating was over and what awaited me was not funny to say the least.

The Clondalkin Cycling Club which took part in the Laurels Charity Crew’s Cycle

Kenneth Egan at a brief rest-stop in Portumna

We departed the Laurels Pub at 6.30pm on the Friday evening with nothing but a small bag with my cycling shorts, helmet and water bottle. The bikes were being transported by truck and were going to be waiting for us on the Saturday morning outside our hotel. I got a good night’s sleep and my alarm went off at 6.30am for breakfast. The biggest bowl of porridge went down the hatch and I was all set for the first leg of the two-day cycle and its 130km. I will not lie but when I saw the numbers all come together – all 320 of them – I had that proud feeling inside that we are really trying to make a difference to some child’s life

in Our Ladies Hospital. After hitting the road, I was 100km into the cycle and my mind started playing tricks and that big negative monster was dominating my thoughts. The cycle into Tullamore seemed endless and I just kept thinking of the finish. We arrived back to the hotel at 2pm and I was really hurting. I collected my bag and went straight to the pool with Fran, my cycling partner for the weekend. We treated ourselves to a jacuzzi and retreated back to our room to relax. I left the room once more and that was for food, I jumped back into bed and watched Britain’s Got Talent and slept well for the night.

On day two, again it was an early start for breakfast but our group decided to take the second option and leave at 10.30am, giving the slower group which left at 9.30am a bit of a head start. My face was a sight when I mounted my saddle for the first time but I knew this was the last time I would be on a bike for a while. Off we set on the 90km trek home to Clondalkin. We touched on at a decent pace having just one stop for a quick break. We all made it to Maynooth and gathered there until all had arrived before we pushed on with a Garda escort.My one and only other Garda escort was my return from Beijing in 2008 so

this was special too. We all pushed on for the Laurels. It was great to have achieved something like this; this time last year, I was one of the local councillors welcoming in the group but this time I did one better and completed the cycle itself, the only councillor to do so. Minister Frances Fitzgerald was there to welcome all the cyclists too which was nice. What a wonderful bunch of people I travelled with over the three days and, before I dismounted my bike, I heard a soft voice coming from the crowd asking: “Will you be doing it again next year, Ken?” I thought for a second and said “We will see”.

Kilkenny and Byrne hail St Tiernan’s Red Card project  sport@dublingazette.com

St Tiernan’s students with Junior Equality Minister Aodhan O’Riordain at the awards ceremony

ST TIERNAN’S Community School, among a number of other Dublin schools, drew praise from Dublin senior football star Ciaran Kilkenny and St Patrick’s Athletic’s Conan Byrne for its efforts in countering racism. The Balally school landed the top prize in Show Racism the Red Card’s annual Creative Competition, finishing first of more than 200 entries after participating for the first time.

“I think what all of this comes down to is respect,” said Kilkenny, “The competition is about the kids learning to respect people from different backgrounds. “When I was growing up playing you were always taught to respect your opponent, respect your team mate, respect the referee and this is just about applying that on a wider scale. And you can see that the message is getting through here today. “There’s a really great buzz

with all the kids from around the country, from different parts of Dublin, all the different nationalities interacting with each other. It’s great to see.”

Amabassador Byrne who, like Castleknock man Kilkenny, is training to be a teacher, is also really pleased to be involved with Show Racism the Red Card with the pair both lined up to be ambassadors for the organisation. “I’m delighted,” he said. “It’s much needed in our society.

The best way to teach kids is through education. “No kid is born a racist so if you get them at a young age and teach them how bad it is, how much it needs to be tackled, the benefits are enormous for us all.” Tiernan’s produced a project called Peace Soldiers that started off as a song. From there, the project expanded into a dance group in which the whole school, which features 26 different nationalities, became involved.

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Dual challenge for peak performance

FastSport

The split nature of the Dublin senior football championship is something clubs must cater for to succeed, St Brigid’s ace goalkeeper Shane Supple tells STEPHEN FINDLATER Raheny celebrate maiden

PEAKING and tapering appears to be the game within the game as Dublin’s elite clubs look to plan the perfect season, hitting the heights at the right time to make a concerted bid for the Dublin senior football championship. That’s the view of St Brigid’s ace shot-stopper Shane Supple as the Russell Park men begin their pursuit of a third title next week. Erin’s Isle on May 6 is their first port of call in Garristown. The senior county side’s total domination in the Leinster championship in recent times has effectively led to a split in the club competition, with one or two rounds run off in May before going into hiatus until October. As such, getting the training balance right during the summer months is a critical factor for clubs,

with managing the workload a key battle for clubs and their management. “It is difficult to keep the interest and fitness to peak at the right time. We have learned well down the years from pushing on, getting to finals and semi-finals,” Supple tells GazetteSport. “T he management team in 2011 [Mark Byrne and Gerry McEntee] were quite cute and switched on. The previous year, we got to the county final and were beaten by Crokes and so we did tweak training. “Instead of having two big preseasons which others might do, we have two mini preseasons and it worked well for us at the time with lads chomping at the bit. They weren’t being flogged or jaded because it is a long year. You start in January and, really, in previous years

you don’t really get going until October for the meaningful end of the championship.” To that end, Dublin’s consistent runs to the latter end of the county season has given some slightly more rigid parameters to when the big games will be on the horizon and when the top stars will become available. “Definitely, in the last four to five years, you are guaranteed the Dubs will get to, at least, a quarter or a semi-final. And that’s what you are basing your training on along with your lead-in time. Knowing when their semi-final time is, we are usually on two or three weeks after that with the club championship for you to plan around but, then again, you never know!” For Brigid’s, the side is currently working itself back up to prime form

St Brigid’s goalkeeper Shane Supple is looking forward to the club’s opening SFC tie against Erin’s Isle next week. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

with former Dubs Barry Cahill and Kevin Bonner back in the fold after lengthy spells out, the latter after surgery, while other niggles are also being ironed out. “We’re happy with how training has gone, and the league games so far, and we are getting a few lads

for whatever is put in front of us.” Indeed, the former Ipswich Town goalkeeper says that the first round of the competition is always the one when shocks are most likely to happen. Differing approaches to the early phases of AFL Division 1 can sometimes

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back from injury which is important at this time of year so I think we are happy,” Supple adds. “One or two lads picked up injuries in early February as well but they are on the way back and fit. We will hopefully have a full complement to choose from come the first round.” As for the opposition, Supple says there is “no recent history” with Erin’s Isle but says his side “have to respect them” and approach the game with full focus despite being pitched as clear favourites. “You just don’t know on a championship night what can happen. If you are not in the right frame of mind, as we have found out in recent years, it can go against you. We need to be switched on to how we are playing and ready

leave clubs vulnerable to being turned over as they do not know exactly where their form is or what is their strongest side after just a couple of league games. “It’s hard to tell. In previous years, we have gone well in the league and then been successful in the championship off the back of that. Other years, we haven’t gone quite as well and then done well in the championship so it’s hard to gauge. “Certain teams will put out strong sides early on in the league and push on while others might not have done as much preseason with championship in mind. “From our own point of view, we are happy enough we are moving in the right direction and starting to push through the gears.”

League Cup triumph

RAHENY United landed the FAI Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time with a last minute Katie McCabe winner, seeing off Peamount United 3-2 in extra time. A dramatic final was decided in the 120th minute as McCabe slotted home her fifth league cup goal of the season for the Pandas. The Raheny hotshot had earlier bagged her 32nd goal of the season in all competitions to give the Pandas the lead after 10 minutes from the penalty spot when Anna McCormack fouled McCabe. Peas were on level terms within five minutes. Eleanor Ryan-Doyle attacked down the right and set Claire Kinsella free to fire home. The Greenogue side had a more fluid approach in the opening half, as Slyvia Gee, Eleanor RyanDoyle, Linda Douglas and Hayley Nolan all combined across midfield. Raheny needed Irish international goalkeeper Niamh Reid-Burke at her best on 28 minutes to deny a long range Gee strike. Claire Shine twice went close for the Pandas early in the second half before the Peas struck with a classic counter. Ryan-Doyle’s tricky run set Sinead Taylor through and she rounded Reid-Burke before scoring to leave Peamount on the verge of a third League Cup win. But Raheny were not to be out done and showed a never-say-die attitude which culminated in a dramatic last gasp equaliser five minutes into stoppage time. Shanua Newman’s 35 yard free-kick was blasted at Pea’s keeper Brooke Dunne, who couldn’t hold it and U17 international skipper Jamie Finn pounced quickest to blast the ball high into the net and send the game into extra-time. Raheny came the closest to finding the net in extra-time as both teams tired. Siobhan Killeen’s magic produced a chance from nothing on 95 minutes but Claire Shine couldn’t stretch enough to finish it. The game seemed destined for penalties when McCabe raced onto a long ball, held off Emma Byrne and McCormack, and poked the ball past Dunne for the winner and 33rd goal of the season in all competitions as Raheny took the League Cup for the very first time.

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soccer: cabinteely man scores inter-league winner

Sonia’s world gold set to be celebrated at 5k DUN Laoghaire will host the inaugural Sonia 5k on Saturday, June 13 to mark the 20th Anniversary of Irish athletics icon Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000m at the IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995. The Sonia 5K will give participants a rare opportunity to join the former world champion and Olympic silver medallist in this special celebration event on a beautiful scenic route around Dublin Bay – with the start and finish in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. All finishers in the Sonia 5K will receive a unique commemorative medal - an exact replica of the world championship gold medal won by O’Sullivan in Gothenburg when she became Ireland’s first-ever female athletics world champion. Speaking about the historic occasion of winning the world title, O’Sullivan described her simple race plan: “To win - whatever the pace. I just came here to win gold,” she said. Now a mother of two daughters, Sonia O’Sullivan still maintains a vigorous and healthy lifestyle, residing part of the year in Australia and the rest of the time in London, Dublin and her native Cobh. The Cobh Express will be taking part in her own celebration by taking part in the race – an extended victory lap to mark her World Championship gold medal achievement. “I think it is a novel idea that Athletics Ireland have commissioned a replica of my world championships gold medal from Gothenburg as a memento for all finishers in the 5K it should make all participants feel like World Champions on race day.” She added: “I really am looking forward to being able to look back and celebrate one of my greatest track achievements with those who enjoy running as much as I do.” Tom Finn of Euromedic Ireland, one of the event’s chief supporters, added: “The Sonia 5K is about much more than running; it is about highlighting the importance of taking time each day for personal health and wellness.” The Sonia 5K will be organised in partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company. The entry fee is €25 at www.sonia5k.ie.

DDSL’s Stephen Hanley celebrates his winning goal with teammate Joseph Doyle. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Hanley heads DDSL home FAI Inter-league final DDSL NDSL  sport@dublingazette.com

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A CABINTEELY FC man proved to have the vital touch as the Dublin District Schoolboy League beat the North Dublin Schoolboys League in the final of the FAI InterLeague Cup last Saturday night. Stephen Hanley headed home in the 93rd minute to score the only goal and ensure the DDSL took home the trophy considered to be the pinnacle of youth football in Ireland. The Dublin Derby,

played in Whitehall between the best youth footballers in the capital, saw both sides cancel each other out until a Stephen Hanley header in the 93rd minute proved the difference. It was the North Dublin Schoolboys League who car ved out the games first chance after 12 minutes, but a curling effort from Bohemians’ Adam Murphy just landed wide. The Dublin District Schoolboys League were next to come close when James Doona’s cross was inch perfect to find Luke Wade-Slater but the St Kevin’s Boys winger

national champions Monkstown comeback to claim IJC triumph Monkstown Hockey Club won their

second national title of the season as their second team landed the Irish Junior Cup last Sunday evening at Belfield with a 6-2 win over Three Rock Rovers. They trailed twice in the first half but goals from Rory Nichols, David Watkins, Edouard Delobelle, Guy Sarratt and Geoff Cole turned the tide to earn them the title for the third time in six seasons, adding to the IHL crown won recently.

could only head over. In what was a game in which both defences looked rock solid, chances were a bit few and far between, and it was not until just after half hour mark that the next one came for the NDSL. A corner from Troy Owens found the head of the Ratoath’s Jackson Ryan but the midfielder’s effort was off target. The next chance came three minutes into the second half and Owens once again was the provider when he produced another accurate delivery but again the header was off target, from Lee Fetherstone.

On 57 minutes St Kevin’s Boys’ player Jamie Gray struck a powerful effort for the DDSL but Matt Lyons held the longrange strike well. Gray’s side had begun to take the initiative from this point and the flourishing midfielder came close again when he waltzed past the NDSL defence but again his shot was saved by the Raheny stopper. Gray was beginning to take the game by scruff and looked certain to break the deadlock on 80 minutes only for some brilliant defending from Stephen Mullins. The Bohemians’ defender flung himself in the way

of the ball to block Gray’s shot which was heading right into an empty net. Extra-time seemed to be a certainty as the clock showed 93 minutes. But there was one more chance as Doona sent over a cross from deep. Joe Doyle managed to head the ball back across goal and Hanley provided the vital touch to head it over the line. Darragh Roycrof t almost made it 2-0 but it wasn’t necessary, however, as the whistle soon blew confirming the DDSL as the 2014/15 FAI Inter-League champions, the pinnacle of youth football in the country.

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Club Noticeboard

fantastic feile

Cuala field two U-14 sides for first time

cuala

cuala entered two teams in the AIG Dub-

lin ladies football Feile for the first time. The A side lined out in a six-team group in Ballyboden and ran up opening wins against Lucan Sarsfields and Na Fianna. Eventual winners Kilmacud Crokes, though, were narrow victors while Foxrock Cabinteely and hosts Boden were also too strong and put an end to the Cuala campaign at the group stage.

IT WAS a great championship weekend

Our Division 1 side lost out on a semi-

for Cuala adult hurling with three wins

final spot in the last kick of the group

and a walkover.

phase and exited early despite winning

The seniors beat Balinteer by 7-16 to

two matches in the group stage and

1-10 while the junior As and Ds both had

completing two and a half full games

wins over Oliver Plunkett;s. Our other

without conceding a single point.

Junior D team had a walkover against Fingallians. The adult footballers are looking

football: kilmacud sweep to division one success

The Bs were also out of luck but it was a great weekend for a great bunch of players.

for people’s unwanted toys, books

The U-14 camogie team host Feile

and Bric-A-Brac for the May Fair Day

champions Ballyboden St Enda’s in a

on May 17.

Division 1 league match at Meadowvale

Items can be dropped into the Cuala Hall between 9.30am and 12 noon from May 11 to 16. Congratulations to Michael Fitzsimons and the Dublin senior footballers who completed an historic three league titles in a row last Sunday. The U-14 girls made history on Saturday when fielding two teams from Cuala for the first in the AIG Dublin Féile Peil.

on Thursday night. Congratulations to our U-11 girls who won a hard fought League match against Oliver Plunketts 3-6 to 3-5 on Saturday. The lotto jackpot is now €3,800. This week’s €50 lucky dip winners were Linda Gibson, Donal Murphy and Pip Connolly. Get your tickets for this week’s draw at http://www.cualagaa.ie/lotto.

shankill THE juvenile academy is in action every

all in Shanganagh Castle when there

Saturday at 10am in Shanganagh Cas-

is no match.

tle. The academy caters for children

The Kilmacud Crokes Under-14 side celebrate their Dublin Feile victory. Picture: Peter Hickey/GAAPics.com

Kos inspires Crokes to Dublin Feile title feile division 1 final Kilmacud Crokes Ballyboden St Enda’s  sport@dublingazette.com

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K ILMACUD Crokes produced a hugely composed performance to land the Division 1 ladies football Feile as they saw off southside rivals Ballyboden St Enda’s 0-8 to 0-3 at Blakestown last Sunday morning. It capped a superb weekend’s work after Saturday’s group phase of the competition which saw Kilmacud and Boden emerge from a six-team group ahead of Cuala, Foxrock Cab-

inteely, Lucan Sarsfields and Na Fianna. And they hit the ground running in the final, scoring a point just a few moments into the tie. Only one more score arrived before half-time, giving Crokes a 0-2 to no score lead at the break. The second half, though, ramped up in intensity with play swinging quickly from end to end. Grace Kos made a wonderful run before putting the ball over the bar for a threepoint lead. Kate O’Connor wasted no time when she won the kick out and

landed another point for her side. Boden replied when they were awarded a free which Kate McDonald converted for her side’s first point of the match. It was not long after this that Ballyboden were awarded another free which Hollyn Kennedy put over the bar, reeling the gap in to two points as they threatened a big comeback. However, Kilmacud’s O’Connor and Kos combined to find a fifth point as they reasserted their control on the match. It was still very much in the

balance, though, until the final three minutes when their relentless speed paid dividends. Kos continued to be a key influence in the half forward line and set up a lovely point for Cassie Sultan. Aoife Taaffe then scored two skilful points in quick succession with only seconds to spare to wrap up the division one title for Kilmacud in a five-point victory. Elsewhere, Naomh Olaf’s Division 7 side reached their final before succumbing to Garristown in the decider 1-4 to 1-1 after extra time.

The boys play St Sylvester’s away on Saturday morning.

from four to eight years of age at only

There was no winner of our Chase

€2 per week; there is no annual sub-

the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s

scription and covers Gaelic football,

of Shankill, which currently has a

hurling and camogie. All equipment is

jackpot of €2,300. The €50 prize went

supplied. New members are always

to John Tracy.

welcome. The club summer camp will take place from July 6 to 10 at a cost €45 per member, €50 per non member with €5 reduction for siblings. Training for both boys and girls teams is on Wednesday evening at 7pm and Saturday morning at 10am,

Next match for the adult team is against Ballyfermot De La Salle at 7pm this Thursday in Shanganagh Cliffs. Training will be rescheduled for the coming weeks. If you would like to join the team, please contact Damien 085 2327359 or any club member. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

naomh olaf IN THE Dublin senior hurling champion-

challenge match against Ballinteer St

ship on Saturday evening against St

John’s on Friday night.

Vincent’s, Naomh Olaf were unlucky to be defeated by one point, 1-11 to 0-15.

Hard luck to the senior ladies who were defeated by Whitehall Colm-

Hard luck to Ciaran Foley and Cian

cilles on Wednesday, 2-10 to 5-10. Hard

McDaid, part of the Dublin Colleges

fought match with lots of good foot-

team, who were beaten by a very

ball.

strong Kilkenny team in Carlow last

Our minor Division 2 team got off to

week. Both lads played really well and

a great start against Croabh Chiarain

were great representatives of Naomh

at home on Sunday morning with an

Olafs but it wasn’t to be Dublin’s day.

early goal and by half time, the score

Final score: St. Kieran’s 4-18, Dublin

was level at 1-2 to 0-5 points. Howev-

South 1-16.

er, a more experienced and physically

Congratulations to Eoin Foley and

stronger opposition pulled ahead in

the Dublin minor hurlers who beat

the second half, winning eventually by

Offaly on Saturday in the Leinster

5 points.

championship clash in Parnell Park.

Congratulations to the U-16 boys

Dublin 2-17, Offaly 0-13. The Dubs now

footballers - a four-point win over

progress to the Leinster semi-final.

Thomas Davis on Saturday sees them

The senior footballers won their

in the championship semi-finals.

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