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Nation grieves as hero crew lost off the coast EMMA NOLAN
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Captain Dara Fitzpatrick
SOUTH Dublin is mourning the loss of “unforgettable hero” Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, who tragically lost her life while on board the coast guard helicopter which
crashed this week. The Kilternan native was one of four crewmembers on board the helicopter, Rescue 116, which went down off the coast of Mayo on Tuesday. Its pilot and commander, Capt Fitzpatrick (45) had
bravely saved lives for more than two decades on search and rescue missions. A loving mother with a three-year-old son, Fionn, Capt Fitzpatrick and her crew had been providing top cover for another coast
guard helicopter, Rescue 118, that was performing a medical evacuation off the coast of Mayo. Rescue 116 was returning to base when it fell out of contact and a search operation got under way. Continued on Page 4
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CRIME | SHANKILL, KILLINEY SEE A SUDDEN SURGE IN INCIDENTS
Community shaken by increase in break-ins EMMA NOLAN NUMEROUS break-ins in Shankill and Killiney in recent weeks have shaken the local community. Last week, an elderly woman’s home in Shanganagh Cliffs was broken into and “wrecked” while she was in hospital. “People are quite fearful, locals are afraid to leave their houses empty when they go out.” Local Fianna Fail representative Vinny Duran Kearns spoke to The Gazette about the spate of incidents that have occurred in the Shankill and Killiney areas over the past few months. He said: “Between Shankill and Killiney, in
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‘There have always been some break-ins in Shankill, but to have six of them within the space of a month is a huge amount’
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Local FF representative Vinny Duran Kearns
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the past month there have been six break-ins in the area as well as a number of cars being broken into. “T here’s always been some break-ins in Shankill, but to have six of them within the space of a month is a huge amount.” On February 6, there was an attempted breakin at Rathsallagh Park. On February 22, a business in the Shankill Barbeque
Centre was broken into. Two n e i g h b o u r i n g house were also broken into on February 22 across from the garda station in Shanganagh, Shankill. That same day, two cars were broken into – one in Abberly in Killiney, and one in Seafield, Shankill. February 23 saw a break-in in St Anne’s Park in Shankill, while March 6 saw an aggravated bur-
glary in Ballinclae Heights in Killiney. Then, on March 11, the home of the elderly woman in Shanganagh Cliffs was broken into. Duran Kearns said: “One of the break-ins, which occurred in Ballinclea Heights in Killiney, was an aggravated assault where an elderly gentleman’s house was targeted. He was there with his wife, and he was threatened.” He equates the recent spike in crime to local garda resources being focused mainly on finding the so-called ‘Shankill Stalker’ – an individual responsible for a spate of sexual assaults. “Patrols have been
mainly around the area where the last assault happened, so I don’t know if they’ve neglected some of the other areas where these break-ins are happening,” he said. He added that a greater garda presence on the streets is required in Killiney and Shankill. “Residents in the area are quite concerned. They’re being very conscious and locking their doors, but that doesn’t seem to deter these guys [burglars. “Locals aren’t feel-ing safe in their homes or on the streets at the moment – a lot of the homes targeted were be-longing to older, more vulnerable people.”
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A sparkling way to help support children’s hospice WITH gift shopping for Mother’s Day in many minds right now, an online jewellery store is providing a sparkling way to find a gift and also help the Leopardstown-based LauraLynn Children’s Hospice at the same time. Set up by Philip Marks following the death in 2007 of his daughter, Lauryn Rose, the Irish-brand website (https://laurynrose.com) carries a wide range of jewellery to suit all tastes and budgets – and also supports a cause close to the hearts of people all across Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and beyond: LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Some 10% of the site’s profits, and 10% of the Think Of Me collection’s sales, are donated to the hospice. Brand ambassador Caroline McElroy, from Lauryn Rose Jewellery, is pictured donating €5,000 to Sarah Meagher, of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, thanks to funds raised so far from the site.
Call to scrap ‘outdated reference’ to women’s role
THE reference to women’s role within the home should be removed from the Constitution, according to a local TD. Deputy Josepha Madigan (FG) wants any mention of women’s role within the home removed from the Constitution and has called for a referendum on the issue. She said this is “long overdue”, and added: ““It is not for the Constitution to define our place – rather, women in modern Ireland are today carving out their own places in society. I would like to see this anachronistic article consigned to history.”
A boat-iful photo from the harbour
DUN Laoghaire’s historic streets, buildings and the sea keep drawing photographers and photography groups to the pretty coastal town. The Gazette would love to feature some of your work, like this shot by NAAS Photography Group member Karen Wade. So, whether you’re a local with a keen eye for life in the town or elsewhere around Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, of if you’re a member of a camera club, send us your photo(s) for a chance to be featured in the Gazette. Email picturedesk@ dublingazette.com, and happy snapping!
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ST PATRICK’S DAY | YOUR TWO-MINUTE GUIDE TO GOINGS-ON AROUND THE CAPITAL ON FRIDAY
AENGUS O’HANLON
WHEREVER you are in Dublin this St Patrick’s Day, the craic won’t be far off. Tis tradition after all, so it is, to be sure. The traditional parade will go down a treat as always, and there’s even been talk of a warm day turning up for a laugh. So as you don’t miss out on at least some of the action, we’ve put together a two-minute guide to goings-on around the county on the Greenest Day of all. From a diddly-aye day out in Swords, the fireworks at Tallaght Stadium, to meeting the snakes our patron saint banished to Dublin Zoo, we’ve got you covered. More or less. TOWN: The whole place will be green and everything will look great. The GPO, the Four Courts, the Dail, the Guinness Factory. Green as Kermit the lot of them. The world-famous parade starts at the northern corner of Parnell Square at midday. It makes its way down O’Connell Street, winds past Trinity and up Dame St before finishing up at St Patrick’s Cathedral around 2pm. Dublin Zoo are having a special family event from 12-4 which the children will love. There’ll be face-painting, leprechauns and fairies floating around, lots of fun activities and special zookeeper talks will run throughout the day. And then there’s the animals! FINGAL: The north county is a parade lover’s paradise – they’re everywhere! The biggest is in Swords from 11:30am, and then there’s
GO GREEN the Rush parade (13:00), Lusk (13:30), Balbriggan (2pm), Skerries and Blanch (both 3pm). Swords Castle will host the Castle Fleadbh from 1-5pm so if a traditional festival of music, dance and merriment is your thing, you know where to be. SOUTH COUNTY: The Clondalkin Parade gets bigger and better by the year. Get down to the stage area at Tuthills car park for live music from 2pm, before the parade starts a half hour later. Lucan’s parade begins at Tesco Hillcrest at 3pm and
heads into the village for the annual feast of festivities. The council has organised a celebration day at Tallaght Stadium from 4pm. TV star Brian Ormond will MC the event, which will see performances from a plethora of fine local talent including the Tallaght Youth Band, Dizzy Feet Dance Co and more. And then, to top it all off, there’s FIREWORKS! DLR: There’s plenty going on around Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. One of the highlights has to be the Leprechaun Chase in Blackrock. It gets starts at midday,
and heaps more fun stuff is promised throughout the day in the village, thanks to great work from the Blackrock Business Network. The Stepaside parade is always a great day out, while Dundrum Town Centre is having a mini festival with traditional music and facepainters galore, and you’ll never guess what colour the Mill Pond is at the moment. If you feel like a nice briskwalk, the 12th annual Harbour to Harbour walk from Dun Laoghaire to Howth (or vice versa) is a fantastic day out and a brilliant way to view our wonderful city. The Dublin Port Company are kindly sponsoring the event this year and will host the ‘Halfway Hooley’ at Berth 18. GETTING AROUND Luas: The Red Line bears the brunt of inevitable disruptions on Friday. Trams will only run between Smithfield and Tallaght/Saggart from 10:30 to 14:30, or until the parade is over, so don’t be rushing to Connolly for no good reason. And as with the bus and trains tomorrow, Sunday’s timetables apply (meaning trams leave town every 12-15 minutes from 7am until 23:30). Bus: There are several diversions in place on routes between today and Sunday because of goings on in town. The Nightlink will run from Thursday to Saturday. DART: Trains operate a Sunday service on Paddy’s Day and both Tara St and Docklands are out of action until 4pm. There’s no service between Newbridge/Hazelhatch/Grand Canal dock.
For a full list of events running over the weekend, visit www.stpatricksfestival.ie
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RESCUE 116 | KILTERNAN CAPTAIN, CREW LOST IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Shocked tributes as nation mourns crash Continued from Page 1
Above: One of the widespread social media tributes to Capt Fitzpatrick; right: the Tricolor flown at half mast in Dun Laoghaire in tribute to the crew of Rescue 116
Capt Fitzpatrick is survived by Fionn, her three sisters, her brother, and her parents. In a moving statement, her family said they are “so proud” of Capt Fitzpatrick, and of “her work and all she has done to save the lives of others over the years”. It added: “We are completely heartbroken and we pray for the recovery of the other three crew.” As a well-known face in Kilternan, the community is in shock at the loss of its local, friend and neighbour. Cllr Lettie McCarthy (Lab) told The Gazette: “The community are
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‘Dara the pilot was incredible, kind, patient and inspiring for all the boys, girls & leaders alike. Unforgettable hero.’
---------------------------------------Tributes to the lost crew have been pouring out on social media. Knocklyon mum Geraldine Farren’s post sums up the city and nation’s mood - it is made all the more poignant as local Beavers met the crew just last week (right)
grieving with the Fitzpatrick family. It’s a very sad loss of life, but Dara died doing what she loved doing.” A former student of
Muckross College in Donnybrook, Capt Fitzpatrick’s sister, Niamh Fitzpatrick, said that her sister was “selfless and caring”. Wr i t i n g o n s o c i a l
media, she said: “My brave sister, Capt Dara Fitzpatrick, lost her life in the Rescue 116 crash. We are devastated. Please pray for recovery of the three
remaining crew.” On Morning Ireland, she said: “Dara is all about family – I can’t bring myself to say ‘was’ yet.” Tributes have been pouring in for Capt Fitzpatrick, who was described as “incredible, kind, patient and inspiring”. A former coast guard colleague, Jim Griffin, said: “Dara was an exceptional lady; she was assertive, elegant, a very calm presence.” The search for the remaining Rescue 116 crewmembers – Paul Ormsby, Mark Duffy and Ciaran Smith – was ongoing at the time of going to print.
Equality role filled at IADT
Tree-mendous work to support DLR environment NATIONAL Tree Week was celebrated all over Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown this week with a number of treeplanting ceremonies taking place. An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Cllr Cormac Devlin attended the inaugural planting of the native apple orchard at Shanganagh Park,
which is the culmination of a yearlong biodiversity project with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Shankill Tidy Towns, Crann (Trees for Ireland) and UCD. Cllr Devlin also helped Shankill Tidy Towns to plant a Red Oak at Dorney Court commemorating National Tree Week, and in celebration of win-
ning a silver medal in the Tidy Towns competition and their receipt of an Environmental Award. A further 150 trees were planted at Stonebridge Road by Festina Lente staff and clients, assisted by Cllr Devlin. This project, in association with Crann, will eventually expand to 700 trees.
Pictured joining An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Cormac Devlin, at a National Tree Week event in Shankill were councillors Carrie Smyth, Dennis O’Callaghan and Jim Gildea, along with representatives of Shankill Tidy Towns, SAGE (Shankill Action for Green Earth) and Crann – Trees for Ireland.
THE IADT in Dun Laoghaire is the first college in Ireland to appoint a vice-president for Equality and Diversity. The college appointed Dr Andrew Power as part of a recommendation from the Higher Education Authority. IADT president Dr Annie Doona, said: “The appointment signals our intent to continue to develop the wider equality and diversity agenda; to provide leadership in the mission to reduce barriers to participation in higher education from all underrepresented groups; and to develop a more diverse leadership.”
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Out and About
Michael Minogue, a member of Tipperary Special Olympics Club from Limerick; James Healy, a member of the COPE Foundation Cork Special Olympics Club, from Cork; William McGrath, a member of Waterford Special Olympics Club, from Waterford and Roy Saville, a member of the COPE Foundation Cork Special Olympics Club
Laoise Kenny, a member of Kilternan Karvers Special Olympics Club, from Monkstown and Cyril Walker, a member of Skiability Special Olympics Club, from Markethill, Co Armagh. Left: Athletes and coaches prior to their departure. Pictures: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Team Ireland jet off to Winter Games K
ILTERNAN Karvers Special Olympics Club was well represented on Team Ireland’s 26 members for the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. The squad flew out of Dublin Airport ahead of the Games which kick off on Saturday and will be held in Graz and Schladming. The delegation, which includes six skiers and two floorball teams, is Ireland’s biggest ever representation at a World Winter Games.
Niall Flynn, Kilternan Karvers Special Olympics Club, from Glenageary; Lorraine Whelan, Kilternan Karvers Special Olympics Club, from Delgany with Aer Lingus cabin crew member Lorraine Maher and Cyril Walker, a member of Skiability Special Olympics Club, from Markethill, Co. Armagh
Caolan McConville, a member of
Aer Lingus first officer Kerrie Jolley
Lorcan Byrne, a member of Stewartscare Special Olympics
Skiability Special Olympics Club,
with Cyril Walker, Skiability Special
Aer Lingus, first officer Eric Jones with Cyril Walker,
Club, from Ballyfermot
from Armagh
Olympics Club, Armagh
Skiability Special Olympics Club, Armagh
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Out and About
Michael Chester, president of the PPAI with his son Michael Jnr opening the PPAI exhibition
P.P.A.I. Press Photographer of the Year Gerry Mooney (from IN&M) pictured alonside Siobhan O’Donnell, head of external communications at the daa (Dublin Airport Authority). Pictures: Justin Farrelly
Award-winning photos take off at the Airport A
FANTASTIC selection of photographs taken by P.P.A.I. Press Photographer of the Year Gerry Mooney has gone on display at Terminal 1 Dublin Airport. Gerry won the awrd for his amazing range of images from the past year. His work appears in the Irish Independent and INM titles. The exhibition at Terminal 1 is open to the public and runs until March 26.
Gerry with Michael Chester opening the exhibition
Are you a member of a camera club? Would you like to see your shots in print? Why not send your pictures to aconway@ dublingazette. com
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Taxi driver is acquitted of biting off part of passenger’s thumb during an altercation A TAXI driver accused of biting off part of a passenger’s thumb after the passenger made fun of his name has been acquitted by a jury. Lookman Kareem told the jury he has no idea how the passenger lost part of his thumb and said he was acting in self defence during a struggle with the complainant. He said he was been attacked by a group of passengers and that a passer-by dressed as Santa tried to intervene. It was the State’s case that Mr Kareem became very angry when the group he picked up saw his Christian name on his taxi ID and began laughing because “Look, man” was a sort of catchphrase of one of the women in the group.
Pleaded not guilty Mr Kareem (48), of Glenvara Park, Knocklyon, had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm to Darren O’Connor at Richmond Hill, Rathmines on December 22, 2013. A jury acquitted him after about 40 minutes of deliberations. During the trial, Mr O’Connor told Elva Duff y BL , prosecuting, that he and three friends flagged down Mr Kareem’s taxi at about 1.15am. He said they saw the accused’s name and started laughing and slagging one of his friends because she often used the phrase, “Look, man.”
The one and only Pippa O’Connor
He said Mr Kareem seemed upset and that they tried to explain they weren’t making fun of him. Mr O’Connor said the group became concerned about the accused’s attitude and asked him to pull over. T h e r e w a s a ve rbal dispute and one of the group went to take down his details from the taxi ID. Mr O’Connor alleged Mr Kareem tried to move the ID.
Agonising pain They got out of the car and Mr O’Connor said he and the accused got into a physical struggle and fell to the ground. The witness said he felt an agonising pain and realised that part of his thumb had been bitten off and was on the ground. Mr Kareem told gardai that before the incident the group was passing his ID around and taking photos of it. He alleged when he told them they weren’t allowed to handle his ID, they replied: “This is our country, we can say what we want, we can do what we want. Go back to your own country if you don’t like it.” Mr Kareem alleged he was then dragged out of the taxi by three of the passengers who punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. He said a male passenger punched him to the head and jaw while some passersby, including a man dressed as Santa Claus, tried to stop it.
Julia and Karen Fitzpatrick
Lisa Cotter and Edel Lyons
Pippa pops up to help launch her denim good shopping experience at a new store PIPPA O’Connor took time out from her busy schedule to give a warm welcome to everyone attending the official opening of her POCO by Pippa bespoke pop up denim store in Dundrum Town Centre recently, where hubby Brian Ormond and lots of friends, fashionistas and shoppers were happy to explore her range of denims. The popular model, socialite and social media leader was in great form, exchanging ideas and talking about all things style-related at the busy opening, with POCO by Pippa proving a hit with all. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
COURTS | STOLEN GOODS FOUND AT END OF HIGH-SPEED CHASE
Man drove 160kmph on wrong side of road A MAN who relapsed into heroin abuse after his family died in the Carrickmines halting site fire was later involved in a dangerous high-speed chase with gardai, a court has heard. Patrick Connors (46) , of Coolevin, Ballybrack, drove a car at speeds in excess of 160kmph along the wrong side of a busy road and the wrong way around a roundabout. He did a u-turn at speed and drove at more than 100kmph on a road with a speed limit of 50kmph, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. At one point, Connors drove through a red light and went into
the rear of a taxi that was turning at the junction. Connors pleaded guilty to endangerment creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another at Swords Road, north Dublin on September 19 last. He also admitted having possession of stolen laptops and jewellery and having a screwdriver with the intention that it would be used in the course of a theft. The stolen goods, the screwdriver and a “jemmy” bar were found in the car when the chase finally ended and gardai arrested Connors.
Gda Keith Cassidy told Fiona McGowan BL, prosecuting, that the stolen items had been taken during a burglary in Northern Ireland earlier that morning. Connors was also charged with dangerous driving but did not enter a plea to these. Ms McGowan asked that the court take these charges into consideration on sentencing. Connors has 89 previous convictions, including dangerous driving, burglary, possession of stolen property, theft, assault and breach of a barring order. He has 56 convictions for summary road traffic offences. R o n a n P r e n d a r g a s t BL ,
defending, said his client had been using heroin in the past but had become clean. He said he relapsed after relatives of his tragically lost their lives in Carrickmines. He said his client was living in a car at the time. Judge Patricia Ryan noted that it was the second dangerous driving case she had dealt with this week involving a man who was related to the family in Carrickmines and who was living in his car. She remanded him in custody for sentence next April and ordered a report from the Probation Service.
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BLACKROCK | FUN RUN
Fundraising 5k for Nairobians
EMMA NOLAN
T R A N S I T IO N Ye a r students at Blackrock College are trying to help educate children in Nairobi. The students launched the inaugural 5K 4KENYA open run to raise much needed funds for the completion of a building project at the Sultan Hamud School in Machakos this week. The event will take place on Sunday, March 26 at Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin 18 with an 11am start gun. Participants will then run a 5km route around the racecourse. The emphasis will be on fun and participation, but elite athletes will also be catered for and will start their run in advance of the fun runners. On hand at Leopard-
stown racecourse to help launch the event were Irish rugby international Jordi Murphy and Dublin GAA star Cian O’Sullivan – both former students of Blackrock College – and the legendary Ronnie Delany, gold medallist in the 1,500m at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Entry prices are priced €20 for adults, €10 for u-18s, with a family ticket, covering two adults and two u-18s, priced at €35. All entrants will receive a goodie bag and there will be special gifts for all mothers to celebrate Mother’s Day, also on the day. The racecourse is providing free car parking for all race participants and spectators. Entrants can register at www.fitlive.ie/5k4kenya, or on the day at the famed racecourse.
DALKEY | THE GRAPEVINE IMAGINATIVELY MARKS ITS 1999 OPENING
Wine-ding back the years at a local bar AISLING KENNEDY CELEBRATING 18 years in business this week, The Grapevine Wine Bar and Shop in Dalkey has become a true success story in the town and has even quadrupled the size of its premises. Opened on St Patrick’s Day in 1999, husband and wife team Pamela and Gabriel Cooney always envisioned owning their own wine business. “One day we were sitting in a bar on a Sunday afternoon and we were looking at the back page of one of the Sunday papers, and we saw a unit for let in Dalkey. “We rang the number
The exterior of Dalkey institution The Grapevine
and got talking to the landlord and he seemed very interested. “So we put a business plan into the bank and they seemed interested and we realised that we had nothing really stopping us from going ahead,
so we decided to give it a go.” Grapevine began as a boutique wine shop in 1999 that sold quality wines, champagnes, ports, and Proseccos to customers in the area. The wine shop was
located on St Patrick’s Road in Dalkey and it was an immediate success in the town. The shop experienced a few tricky years throughout the recession, but Pamela said that they always maintained the ethos of selling quality wine at a good price, and this stood to them. “A few years ago, we realised that we had outgrown the shop on Patrick’s Road and we were confined where we were.” A unit came up on the main street that was four times the size of their original premises and the pair decided to go ahead with their expansion. The couple now run the
Grapevine Wine Bar and Shop which includes a wine shop, a wine bar at the back of the premises, an art gallery upstairs, and a wholesale business that imports and sells wine to restaurants around Ireland. Grapevine Wine Bar and Shop will celebrate its 18th year in business this Friday on St Patrick’s Day. There will be a free glass of wine for anyone who would like to pop in for the birthday celebrations on the day. The shop is also offering 18 wines at 1999 prices for a limited time as part of the celebrations. For more information, see www.onthegrapevine.ie.
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EVER wondered what you look like under your skin? Well the Real Bodies exhibition which has just arrived in Dublin shows us just that. throughout the exhibition “Human anatomy exhibits have been around for a long time, and they’ve always been really clinical but we wanted to create something that looked at how we experience our bodies before, during and after life.” Creative Director of the exhibition, John Zaller gave The Gazette a tour of Real Bodies which is running in the Ambassador Theatre for a limited time. This powerful, though not for the squeamish, exhibition explores life by displaying 14 real, perfectly preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens.
along with art installations and famous quotes on what it means to be human on the walls. The creators skilfully integrated the old theatre into the exhibition, even incorporating the underground tunnels in parts. These kinds of human anatomy exhibitions have been subject to controversy in recent years as ethical questions surrounding the origin of the bodies have been questioned. According to Dr Hong Jin Sui, Professor of Anatomy at the Dalian Medical University, the bodies at this exhibition
Real Bodies aims to connect audiences to a deeper sense of what it means to be alive. Founded on anatomical, cultural, and emotional narratives, the exhibition turns the way we view the human body on its head and takes visitors on a journey through the bodies functions and structures. “This exhibition looks at the human body from a cultural and emotional perspective as well as a physiological perspective,” John explains. The exhibition moves through the human body using a system by system approach, displaying 150 individual human organs. Some are healthy examples and some show signs of disease. There are little factoids
are “unclaimed bodies” from China and have been donated to medical and physiology departments in universities from city morgues. They are all legally donated and certified to have died of natural causes. Once in the lab, the “specimens”, or bodies are fixed in formaldehyde and maintained in refrigeration units. Our goal was to create a holistic experience of what it means to be human and to share that with Dublin,” John added. Real Bodies is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a limited engagement. Tickets are available to purchase at the Ambassador Theatre box office and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.
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The exhibit showcases fourteen perfectly preserved bodies and more than 200 anatomicaly specimens
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OPULAR TV presenter Grainne Seoige got a helping hand from Enable Ireland service user Rachael Doak at the launch of TK Maxx ‘Give Up Clothes For Good’ campaign. Now in its 20th year, the campaign has raised €2.2m for Enable Ireland with close to 120,000 bags of unwanted clothing,
accessories and homeware items donated over this time. To support Give Up Clothes For Good and help Enable Ireland to continue their vital work around Ireland, simply donate unwanted clothing, accessories and quality homeware i n any TK Maxx store and nominate a friend, colleague or fam- ily member to do the same. Pics: Anthony Woods
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DUBLINBUSINESS
Dubliner’s frozen food revolution taking root
Done Deal hands out €37k to three charities THREE Irish charities have received €37,526 from DoneDeal’s charity month initiative. The proceeds from the money raised during the month of February will go to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Suicide or Survive and RehabCare Waterford Resource Centre. St Vincent de Paul is the largest voluntary charitable organisation in Ireland, maintaining a practical approach to dealing with poverty. Suicide or Survive create and deliver innovative approaches that educate, inform and inspire people to cultivate good mental health and reduce stigma leading to less death by suicide. RehabCare Waterford Resource Centre champions the value of diversity and inclusion for people with a disability or disadvantage in their communities. Each charity received €12,508 from DoneDeal to invest in important projects over the coming months. Commenting on the donation, Agnes Swaby, marketing manager at DoneDeal said: “At DoneDeal we are delighted to be able to help another three worthy Irish charities. “We hope that our efforts in this regard, for these three charities, will have a positive impact on the lives of many using these services on a daily basis.”
EMMA NOLAN
A 31-year-old food entrepreneur from Dublin City who is helping to revolutionise the frozen food sector has won the Best Start-Up Business category at Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition. Samuel Dennigan of Strong Roots has won a €25,000 investment fund through the Local Enterprise Office Dublin City (LEO Dublin City) after scooping the category title at the IBYE national final. The competition, which is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland and run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices,
Samuel Dennigan scooped the category title at the IBYE national final
attracted entries from over 1,800 18-to-35-yearolds, showcasing some of the country’s best and brightest business talent. Samuel officially
launched the Strong Roots healthy frozen food brand in 2015 with ovenbaked sweet potato chips, which was quickly followed by kale and quinoa
burgers, avocado halves and garlic roasted sweet potatoes. His products are already on sale in SuperValu and Dunnes Stores’
Firms offered free office space in London
Companies urges to enter Innovation Awards COMPANIES of all sizes from all over Dublin and from every sector have been invited to put their innovative products or services forward for this year’s Innovation Awards. From life-saving drugs to powerful computer chips and music apps to agri devices, past winners of The Irish Times Innovation Awards, which is now in its eighth year, have come from a wide range of sectors. Last year Dublin underlined its reputation as an innovation hub, with firms from the capital claiming four of the seven awards on offer. The four Dublin winners were Moocall, Scriba, Mastercard Labs and Coindrum. This year the seven categories for entry are: Agrifood; Energy and the Environment; Fintech; IT and Telecommunications; Life Science and Healthcare; Manufacturing; and New Frontiers, for innovations which do not fall into any of the above categories. Entry to the Awards is free. The closing date for entries is April 20. Three finalists will be selected in each category and these will be announced in late May.
outlets in Ireland and in Waitrose and Spar in the UK. Speaking after his win, Samuel said that he and the team are “over the moon”. “ We h ave wo r ke d really hard for the last 18 months on the business for ourselves and while we have internal milestones that gives us our own victories, the public acknowledgement of a body like the LEO (Local Enterprise Office), EI (Enterprise Ireland) and the DJEI (Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation) is huge. “For me, it has only put more positive pressure on the want to expand and grow into new markets and further develop existing ones.”
Mark Kellett, CEO Magnet Networks and marketing manager Louise McKeown at the launch of the Magnet Networks Brentry initiative. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography Ltd
IRISH businesses looking to expand to Britain are being offered free office space in the heart of London with the launch of telecoms company Magnet Networks’ “Brentry” initiative. Launchpad For London will see 10 Irish companies establish themselves rent-free in London’s new smart city at Wembley Park, while also enjoying the fastest connection speeds in the capital. “With Brexit dominating the news, it is
easy to forget that Britain is our largest trading partner and offers better access to funders, a better attitude to risk and a massive market for many Irish firms,” said Magnet Networks CEO Mark Kellett. “We believe that 2017 should be the year of Brentry, giving Irish businesses a launchpad into the city that hosts many of the world’s top companies and offers the best place to test your fundraising model, product or service offering.
“Most importantly, Irish companies who are also operating within Britain will be in a stronger position post-Brexit. “The 10 Irish companies who base themselves at Magnet’s headquarters at York House in the smart city will pay no rent for four months. They will have the fastest connection available, direct fibre optic connections from Ireland to their London desks and access to one of the largest Internet of Things and Smart City test beds in the world. “This a fantastic area, with great connections to central London (15 minutes to Marylebone), Heathrow and the North Circular Road and hundreds of shops and restaurants. “We are inviting interested companies to log on to launchpadforlondon.ie and complete the simple entry form before Monday April 10.” Enterprise Ireland Regional Director for the UK and Northern Europe, Marina Donohue, praised the initiative for focusing on the importance of having a UK presence in a post-Brexit Europe. “The UK is the largest export market for Enterprise Ireland client companies, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future,” she said.
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Loah and fellow Dubliners Cloud Castle Lake (below left) are off to Texas for SxSW (left)
JAMES HENDICOTT TEXAS IS CALLING for breakthrough Irish musicians as industry-focused festival SxSW – hosted in Austin, Texas this week – prepares to hone in on 2017’s most likely new stars. The American festival will represent the capital. has come under fire in Loah, the stage name recent weeks, as several of Sallay Matu Garnett, artists pulled out in pro- will release her debut EP test at prohibitive con- in April, and is already tracts for acts that require heavily tipped to make US visas. waves locally off the back SxSW (South by of her jazz/soul mix and Southwest) does none- inventive vocals. theless remain the best She’s dubbed her location in the world to style ‘Art Soul,’ and has see major acts play tiny already worked with the venues, and the top spot- likes of Hozier and Kila. ting ground for newcomSpeaking of the event, ers to throw themselves Loah told the Gazette: “I in front of the abundant first heard about SxSW waiting music media. when I was staying in Ireland has tradition- NewYork and a bunch of ally had a strong asso- friends came back having ciation with the festival, had the most incredible with Arts Council fund- experiences. ing provided to assist the “I remember thinking travelling musicians in I really want to play that ample expenses in get- one day. So it’s always ting themselves on front been on my radar as
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of their audience, provided through arts agency First Music Contact. Past years have seen ‘Music From Ireland’ – First Music Contact’s showcase at the event – feature the likes of Hozier, Damien Rice, The Strypes, Girl Band, and Walking On Cars. This year’s Irish contingent might be unfamiliar to those outside of music circles, but look just as likely to succeed. Amongst those taking flight are up-and-coming pop-rock band Picture This, young rockers The Academic and lo-fi atmospheric soloist Jealous of The Birds. Globally-influenced soul singer Loah and spaced-out alt act Cloud Castle Lake
being a parallel galaxy in its vast scope of music, people and technology. “I’d love to meet industry people working at a wider level, European and American and further afield even and get exposed to loads of other musicians. “I’m particularly excited as Erykah Badu (my queen!) is playing, as is Goldlink, who I love. I have a really bright and surrendered outlook on it – whatever happens will be great and I’m gonna make the most of the experience.” Cloud Castle Lake have been established a little longer on the Irish scene, with previous EP ‘Dandelion’ successful enough to feature on
Loah behold Pitchfork and in NME, building on an already sparkling live reputation. They make a meandering form of atmospheric, dark-toned melodies, overlaid with high-pitched vocals from frontman Daniel McAuley. A follow up to ‘Dandelion’ is overdue.
“This’ll be our first time out in front of an audience since we started working on our album last year,” the band told us. “We’re in the midst of translating all that music into an exciting live show, and we think SxSw will be a great launching pad for showing our new material.
“We’re a bit frantic getting it all together, but can’t wait to start playing live again.” A third Dublin act, EMBRZ (the pseudonym of remix artist Jack Casey) had also been scheduled to join the party, but the slowed-down visa process has postponed his trip until
2018. All three however, by virtue of attracting enough industry interest to make their way to SxSW, can expect to play bigger stages in the coming months. With surprise sets in recent years from the likes of Radiohead, Drake, Jack White, Muse and Justin Bieber, those acts
who head out to Texas will find themselves at the very heart of music’s buzzband drive for a few days. They may never get a better chance to take off. SxSW takes place annually in Austin, Texas, every March, running parallel events focusing on music, film, comedy and tech.
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Young Social Innovators from Ardgillan Community College advocated for change at the YSI Speak Out tour, supported by Ulster Bank, in The Mansion House. The tour is part of the YSI of the Year Awards, which challenges young people to think differently and come up with ways to tackle social issues affecting them and their communities. The Ardgillan students’ project was entitled, Any Weight, Don’t Hate. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
PORT YOURSELF IN AN UNUSUAL 10K RUN RUNNERS will soon be able to take to one of the city’s most unusual routes – and help charity with every step. Starting from 9.30am on Sunday, March 26, the Dublin Port Tunnel will be open to runners as part of a 10k underground run, marking both the 10th anniversary of its opening and helping to support Focus Ireland. Natalya Coyle and Bryan Keane put their best feet forward to help promote the upcoming 10k Port Tunnel Run. Picture: Dan Sheridan
The special collaboration between Focus Ireland, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, tunnel operator Egis, Dublin City Council, Dublin Port Company and Elite Event Management aims to raise €150,000 for Focus Ireland’s work to combat and prevent homelessness. The run won’t ‘just’ be a memorable event for the unusual setting – a tunnel laser light show, aid stations with DJs and
entertainers, UV lighting and live kilometer markers will add to the underground theme and help to create an upbeat mood for all participants. Not only that, but a vibrant urban village market with lots of vendors and family-friendly events will also make it a great day for all. You can enter online at www.undergroundruns. com, or also see www. facebook.com/undergroundruns.
GO THE WHOLE HOG FOR A COMEDY SHOW DUBLIN comedy sketch group Foil, Arms & Hog have just announced an extra date for Vicar St on April 29 due to phenomenal demand. Called “Pure brilliant” by Tommy Tiernan, the group have over more than million hits on YouTube and have sold out numerous shows at Vicar St. With regular sketches on RTE, viral comedy hits and more than 70,000 online followers, Foil, Arms and Hog have established themselves amongst the new breed of Irish comedy stars. Tickets priced €25 are available now through www.ticketmaster.ie and usual outlets nationwide.
RACE OVER TO THE VHI MINI-MARATHON AS IF the upcoming Port Tunnel run wasn’t enough to excite fitness fans, Dublin women can also look forward to the VHI Women’s Mini-
Marathon, which is now open for entries and is also celebrating 35 years this year. This year’s event will see more than 35,000 women walk, jog or run through Dublin city on Bank Holiday Monday, June 5. A new route is place for this year, which will see the course completely reversed, starting this year at Fitzwilliam Square and finishing at Baggot Street. Women can enter now by registering online at www.VhiWomensMiniMarathon.ie.
TAKE A CAREFUL LOOK AT YOUR EYE HEALTH SHEDDING light on preventable blindness, World Glaucoma Week is taking place this week to highlight this major cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes permanent and irreversible damage to the optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain.
However, it is one of many conditions that can be picked up by an opticians and successfully treated, if detected early. To coincide with World Glaucoma Week, which is currently running until March 18, Specsavers stores across Dublin, and the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, are highlighting the importance of regular eye tests in helping reduce preventable sight loss. In Ireland eye examinations are free if you have been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you are at risk of glaucoma, or you have already been diagnosed with the condition. For further information, visit http://www.wgweek. net/about-world-glaucoma-week/.
REMEMBERING OUR DEAD OF WORLD WAR 1 A NEW exhibition in the Dublin City Library remembers the Irish War Dead of World War One.
Dubliners can visit a reflective and moving work that remembers and lists the names of all of the Irish who fell on Belgium soil in the war. A large memorial book, Assembly, records 174,000 soldiers’ names and forms the central part of a new exhibit from the In Flanders Fields Museum in Belgium, now on display in Ireland for the first time. Along with an oversize book of the names of the war dead, the installation consists of five chairs (representing each year of the war). The exhibit will be in on view in Dublin over the next three months at three different locations – Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street; City Hall, Dame Street ,and Richmond Barracks, Inchicore. Items from the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Archive will also be view to support the exhibit.
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Clockwise from top left: Little smiler Sophie Elsa Dowyle (11 weeks); Diana Koo sent this little red-hooded beauty; It’s bathtime for seven month old Liam; Edel McCann submitted this stunning black and white photo of two-year-old Kye; Bella Ava Lamb is as cute as a button; And thanks to Sriram Bharadwaj for sending in this little cutie. Thanks to Celia for this stunning shot of 17-month-old Liam Kavanagh (left); while gorgeous little Ava (above) was sent in Marie HIckey
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SPRING is in the air, and the Gazette’s Bonnie Baby competition is in full swing. We’ve had a wonderful response from mums, dads, proud grandparents and family friends, who’ve shared some of the cutest photos we’ve ever seen. The competition will run for the entire month of March, so keep sending in those wonderful snaps of your little ones – we’ll feature as many as we can in the paper each week until April 6th. We have some great prizes to give away – including two hampers worth €90 each from our friends at NUK Ireland – and one lucky winner will win a free family or newborn photoshoot worth €180 from Gazette photojournalist and expert baby photographer Ali, of Alison O’Hanlon Photography. So keep sending in those snaps to competitions@dublingazette.com or via our Facebook page – and don’t forget to include your details and your baby/toddler’s name and age! Rebecca Gibson sent in this lovely shot of baby Kai Gibson
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MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS LAUNCHED Mitsubishi launched the new Eclipse Cross SUV at the recent Geneva Motor Show, the first of a number of new SUV’s from the Japanese brand. The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is considered to be a compact SUV Coupé, and is the first of a new generation of Mitsubishi Motors cars as the brand aims to re-position Mitsubishi as a pure SUV player in Europe. The new 1.5 litre turbo-charged petrol version will be available in Ireland from January 2018. This will be followed by an upgraded 2.2 litre turbo-diesel model later in the Spring of 2018. The new Mitsubishi four cylinder downsized petrol engine aims to provide powerful driving performance and high level of environmental performance for the new Eclipse Cross. The new engine claims precise control of fuel injection into the cylinder and intake port to match driving conditions results in excellent levels of fuel economy and emissions.
S-Cross signals Suzuki’s strong new SUV stature Suzuki has given the S-Cross a significant facelift, so much so that it feels like a new car. Michael Moroney took it to the roads with its peppy 1.0 litre turbo-petrol engine and reports on his experience.
SUZUKI has called the changes to the S-Cross a facelift, but in reality the new design makes the car look like an entirely new model. There’s a stronger, more off-road type look to the new S-Cross with its more solid looking grille, to give the impression that it’s always ready for action, even some tough stuff. The new-look S-Cross sits taller on the road and feels like a bigger version of the previous SUV model along with stronger SUV identity. This one looks like it can tackle the off-road challenges and Suzuki’s optional Allgrip 4x4 will surely do just that. The Suzuki S-Cross is considered to be a small market segment SUV and that’s a space that’s increasingly
getting crowded with new model. The Suzuki has to be one of the originals with long standing models such as the Ignis and the ever popular Jimny. So Suzuki has a reputation in this market segment and the S-Cross just enhances that even further. And there are other changes, particularly under the bonnet. The move to smaller engines with more power and economy is a significant part of the S-Cross update. Suzuki is renowned for being a master of small car and engine manufacture and that’s put to the test in the new S-Cross.
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The lightweight, manoeuvrable S-Cross appeal Continued from page 19
Suzuki has replaced the 1.6-litre petrol engine in the S-Cross with a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine that gets the benefits of a turbo-charger. Suzuki calls this engine the Boosterjet version and it has plenty of power and is claimed to have 9% more torque than the previous 1.6-litre version and comes with even better fuel economy. T he three-cylinder engine is lively but you will notice it’s slightly difference performance especially at lower revs and in traffic. Out on the road and motorway there is no hint of the smaller engine, just plenty of power on demand. You will have rev the engine a little to get to
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Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price 120km/hr motor way speeds and that pushes the power band to close to 3000rpm. That’s a level where it’s difficult to achieve economy. Despite that I had a range of almost 750km on a full tank giving me an economy figure that was
1.0 litre 111hp 11 seconds 20m/litre (5.0/100km or 56mpg) 47 litres 113g/km A4 €200 5 star 3 years €20,995 just about 20% off the rated figure of 20m/litre (5.0/100km or 56mpg). I considered that to be a good level of economy and I found that the car delivers its best economy with the help of an engine start/stop system in city driving.
Suzuki claims that this new engine delivers 11% lower CO2 emissions giving an annual road cost of just €200. Compared with the older bigger engine model, Suzuki is also claiming a 10% improved combined fuel consumption figure with the new S-Cross Boosterjet model. That’s what makes the S-Cross an appealing city SUV. It’s lightweight and manoeuvrable and easy to drive. The driver seat height is not as high s some of the other SUV’s on the market, while it does give good road visibility. The test car came with a miles speedometer as the dominant numbers where the kilometres figures were smaller and more internal. That took a little getting used to, now that we are living with kilometres on
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The doors open wide but lack that strong clunky feeling, while rear access is good
The soft touch design dash is clear and functional with a large central screen that divides into the four section menu. Analogue dials are used along with a multifunction steering wheel.
all roads so it was too easy to overstep the speed limits if you are not careful. The controls are neatly packaged with the dominant unit being the large centre flat screen display
Peugeot 3008 SUV Crowned Car of the Year THE new Peugeot 3008 was named the 2017 Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show by a judging panel,
national prizes the new Peugeot 3008 has already won. The 3008 is the fifth Peugeot to win Car of the Year and the first SUV honoured
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84% choosing level three Allure, GT Line or GT trims, contributing to the move upmarket of the Lion brand.
that splits into four sections for easy use. The test car came with the full package including SatNav, which was simple to use. Setting the mobile phone to Bluetooth was also easy with no complicated routine. This small S-Cross SUV is well equipped. The entry level SZ4 models come with seven airbags, ESP, Bluetooth, DAB digital radio, air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control with speed limiter, air conditioning, heated door mirrors, black protective skid plates and black wheel arch extensions. The higher specification SZ-T versions add LED headlamps, satellite navigation, polished 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking camera, front and rear parking proximity sen-
sors, dual zone automatic air conditioning, front fog lamps, rear privacy glass, silver roof rails and silver rear skid plates. Five-star safety
The S-Cross has come through the Euro NCAP crash test programme with a five-star rating and includes two Iso-fix seat units in the rear. The fact that there is no spare wheel in the boot is a downside for me. The entry price is enticing at €20,995 but you have to add €4,000 to that to get the higher specification SZ-T versions with bigger wheels and more internal features. Adding the AllGrip 4x4 option is even more expensive, but looking at the design S-Cross it feels that it’s made for more off-road than on-road.
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A facelift for new Korando SSANGYONG has given its Korando SUV a fresh new look for 2017 with a stylish new design, enhanced equipment and additional safety features. The car sports a newlook front aspect, which has been redesigned to maximise the car’s robust character with a distinctive new shoulder-wing grille and headlight treatment, while safety has also been improved with the addition of a front view camera - a first in this class of SUV. European sales are set to commence from the second quarter of the year. The new Korando SUV is designed for young families seeking an active lifestyle, and will appeal to those requiring a car that can handle the rough
and tumble of family life – plenty of interior space for growing children and a generous boot space for all their leisure equipment. The car features daytime running lights using 11 high-luminescent LED lamps with separate lenses to improve visibility, new 18” diamond-cut wheels, a new ergonomically designed steering wheel, and a new super-vision instrument cluster allowing the driver to change the colour of the instruments to one of six colour options. The new car also gets both front and rear view safety cameras for greatly enhanced safety, allowing the driver to monitor blind spots around the vehicle when parking or moving
at low speed. There is the choice between a 7” colour display offering a mirroring function to connect between a smart phone or an HDMI cable, and TomTom 7” navigation: both support the video camera displays, Bluetooth hands-
free and iPod connectivity. The new Korando is powered by a choice of a turbo-charged, Euro 6 compliant 2.2-litre diesel or 2.0-litre petrol engine (according to market), and is matched with either a six-speed manual or optional six-speed Aisin
automatic transmission for smooth, dynamic gear changing, comfortable driving and lively acceleration. The car also comes with either front wheel-drive, or a smart, on-demand all-wheel drive system, making it the ultimate leisure vehicle.
Opel is offering the Navi 80 IntelliLink with real time traffic function as an option for €1,500 extra
Opel boosts van connectivity OPEL is offering the Navi 80 IntelliLink with real time traffic function as an option to the Vivaro and Movano commercial vehicles. The system is claimed to be easy to operate via the seven-inch colour touch screen, buttons on the steering wheel or by voice control. The navigation unit can also provide the driver with realtime traffic updates and provide alternative routes before getting stuck in traffic thanks to its digital connectivity. In addition, the point of interest function suggests locations for breaks by displaying the whereabouts of shops and restaurants for example. Opel claims that the new connected navigation system helps Vivaro and Movano drivers save money. The timely traffic congestion warnings help them save time – which is an important expense factor. Personal smartphones can easily be connected via USB or Bluetooth, thus enabling audio streaming. Navi 80 IntelliLink is available to order at RRP €1,500 for both
The SsangYong Korando SUV gets a fresh new look for 2017
the Vivaro and Movano.
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Citroen has extended their 0% finance deal CITROEN is offering new value for those drivers looking for a new family car which offers comfort and style, with practicality. The make the offer of a new top selling C4 Picasso car more affordable, Citroen has extended its 0% finance deal for a limited time, to April 30, 2017. Customers who order a new Citroen C4 Picasso before the end of April can avail of repayments starting from just €229 per month – or opt for the sevenmseater Grand C4 Picasso from just €259 per month. The Citroen C4 Picasso comes with family friendly features, including, blind-spot monitoring, reversing camera, hands-free opening tailgate and mirror screen with Car Play. The impressive people carried comes with Citroen’s five-year warranty, five-star EURO NCAP rating and three-years’ roadside assistance, for added peace of mind.
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KONG SKULL ISLAND: LATEST REHASH HAS SOME BANANAS ACTION SEQUENCES
VICEROY’S HOUSE
Just an average biopic THERE’S a great film to be made about the end of British rule in India, but Viceroy’s House (Cert 12A, 106 mins) isn’t it. Gillian Anderson is as watchable as ever as the last viceroy Mountbatten’s wife, as Indian independence looms with Britain preparing to leave. However, the short film can’t hope to pay justice to the complexities of the final days of British rule, and it falls well short.
This Kong is great and the action impresses – but despite an interesting rehash Skull Island fails to truly engage
LEGO BATMAN
Worth going batty about AS THE breakout star of The Lego Movie, Lego Batman (Cert G, 104 mins) is wholly entertaining. Once again featuring some terrific stop-motion-like CG animation, Batman’s timeless clash with The Joker is played almost as a bromance, with the duo’s constant clashes played for laughs, while a great supporting cast – and some terrific gags – make it a hoot.
JOHN WICK 2
Firing on all cylinders KEANU Reeves hasn’t been doing much of note in recent years – however, John Wick: Chapter 2 (Cert 16, 122 mins) is a rare exception. Following on from the wellreceived first film, Keanu ups the ante still further and delivers something fresh in the action genre, as his hitman character sets off on a trail of revenge through some wonderfully choreographed action and gunplay setpieces.
Monkeys about with classic lore
IF THERE’S one thing director Jordan Vogt-Roberts’s reboot/reimagining of the classic creature-feature can lord over its predecessors, it’s sheer scale. The spectacle of King Kong towering above the jungle, blotting out the sun, is a terrifying delight – this Kong would make short work of the Empire State Building. Unfortunately, despite its mostly-impressive visuals and the occasional thrilling set-piece, this is an uneven affair. Much like the first film in Legendary Entertainment’s planned MonsterVerse (Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, 2014), Kong: Skull Island (Cert 12A, 118mins) suffers from a distinct lack of its titular beast. When Kong is
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onscreen, the thrills are boundless – there’s plenty of violent, visceral action for anyone seeking wanton jungle destruction. When the film slows down to take stock, it’s burdened with a clumsy, exposition-heavy script – “show, don’t tell” would have been a mantra worth meditating on a little longer here. Set in 1973 at the end of the Vietnam War, Kong: Skull Island follows a team of scientists and soldiers journeying to the titular Island for a geologi-
cal survey mission. Government agent Bill Randa (a healthy-looking John Goodman) hires former SAS captain James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) to lead the expedition, as well as photojournalist Mason Weaver (Brie Larson) and a helicopter squadron led by the war-hungry Lieutenant Colonel Preston Packard (Samuel L Jackson). Naturally, Randa’s intentions aren’t entirely scientific, and the “seismological” explosives he plans to drop aren’t intended for purely geological purposes. After the 100-foot Kong swats away the helicopter squadron like so many annoying flies, the team is stranded on Skull Island, where, much like previous versions of the film,
they encounter an array of bloodthirsty prehistoric leftovers. Despite being set during the dying days of the Vietnam War, every effort is made to link Kong to the more contemporary Godzilla. The events here are very much spurred on by Cold War paranoia; foregrounding the theme of human discovery via technological advancement puts Kong in Japanesenuclear-lizard territory, nodding furiously toward a future franchise encounter. The action here, for the most part, is blunt, brutal and brilliant; more exciting overall than anything Godzilla had to offer. Kong turns human after human into mush with one fell swoop of his
fist and there’s no end to the amount of imaginative deaths a jungle-full of prehistoric monsters can facilitate. We’re always eager to see what manner of fantastical beast the brilliant minds in the creature workshop have waiting around the corner. Unfor tunately, the action often explodes into stylistic overdrive, sometimes evoking the sloppy, slow-motion theatrics of Zach Snyder’s superhero films. Surprisingly, there are occasional moments of dodgy green-screen effects – unacceptable in 2017. However, the action is a violent joy to behold whenever the set pieces are accompanied by the film’s irresistible Seventies Rock soundtrack.
The protagonists here are more ‘types’ than actual characters, though everyone does their job admirably enough – Jackson spits rage at everything that moves as a warhungry colonel with no war left to fight. Most enjoyable to watch is John C Reilly’s affable WWII pilot, stranded on Skull Island for 30 years – he’s far and away the best thing about the movie. Kong himself is a spectacle worth beholding on the big screen and, based on pure, violent, prehistoric thrills, Skull Island is worth the price of admission. However, there’s little here to leave us begging for future instalments in the crossover franchise. Verdict: 6/10
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FastSport MCGEE JUMPS UP NINE PLACES ON WORLD LIST: CASTLEKNOCK’S James McGee moved up nine places in the world rankings last week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships following a first round qualifying win over world number 102 Sergei Stakhovsky 6-4, 1-6, 6-1. He subsequently bowed out at the hands of Evgeny Donskoy, ranked 116, who went on to beat Roger Federer later in the competition, showing the depth of standard in the world game. The result lifted McGee back up to 209 in the world. He was unable to match that opening win when he switched to Dallas this week for a $150,000 Challenger event in Dallas where he came unstuck against Japan’s Tastuma Ito 6-4, 6-7, 6-1. Nonetheless, he made the jump up from 2017 in the world with his performances as he continues to be Ireland’s leading light on the world tennis stage.
SOCCER: REIGNING CHAMPIONS STRENGTHEN FOR TITLE RETENTION CHALLENGE
Shels’ Pearl says squad even better than before
KARL GRAHAM sport@dublingazette.com
SHELBOURNE captain Pearl Slattery is in positive mood as her team get set to go into the new campaign with hopes of landing a clean sweep of trophies. T he Women’s National League, shield, league cup and FAI cup are all up for grabs and Slattery believes her double winning side from last year can go even further this campaign. “After last year you have to go in with high hopes,” Slattery said at the launch of the 2017 Continental Tyres Women’s National League at the Aviva Stadium. “I think the squad is a lot better than last year. Even though we have lost a few players, the recruitment has been excellent. “We have top youngsters coming through also, so why not, we can win everything again.” The opening fixtures of the league campaign take place this weekend with Shels kicking off their title defence against Cork City Women at
The captains, including Pearl Slattery, third from right, at the WNL launch. Picture: Seb Daly
Morton Stadium on Saturday at 7pm. Shelbourne finished last season eight points ahead of second placed UCD Waves, who make the trip to Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday to take on Galway Women. Sunday will see one game take place when Peamount United take to the road to play Kilkenny City at 2pm,
looking to start well. UCD go into the new campaign with a new manager on board as former Kilkenny United manager Noel Kealy replaces Eileen Gleeson, who stepped down from her position in January after three seasons at the helm.
All change Peamount United have
also changed their management structure with James O’Callaghan taking over from Pat Trehy. In fact, of the seven teams competing in the league, only Shelbourne’s Mark Leav y and Frank Kelleher of Cork City remain in charge of their teams from last season. The transition is something that the clubs will have to deal
with while the WNL will also hope to see less imbalance within the league in terms of standard. Kilkenny United have only earned a single point during their first two seasons in the league, while Cork also regularly fail to reach double figures in terms of points. A player draft system has been mentioned as a way of addressing this imbalance, and FAI Director of Competitions Fran Gavin wouldn’t rule out the idea while speaking at the launch. “It’s something you would never r ule out and we’ve looked at models in different countries where they have a system in place. “If there are structures that make the league more competitive then we will certainly look at it. “As the game grows, you have to look at that all the time. Is the league aligning with the growth of the game, is the competition so one-sided that it’s detrimental to the development of the players? “If a match is 10-0 or whatever result, it doesn’t gain anything for anyone,” said Gavin.
UCD and Hermes on course for final day showdown sport@dublingazette.com
UCD celebrate their winning goal. Picture: Adrian Boehm
THE women’s EY Hockey League regular season title looks like it is set to go down to the final day as UCD stormed back to beat Cork Harlequins while Hermes-Monkstown won out 6-1 at Ulster Elks. For UCD, their unbeaten run was under severe threat as Naomi Carroll’s double had Cork 3-2 up going into the final quarter at Belfield. An earlier goal from Karen Bateman and Carroll’s first had given the visitors a 2-0 advantage and despite two goals from Deir-
dre Duke, the students went into the final quarter behind. But a Sorcha Clarke goal and a winner five minutes from the end from Abbie Russell snatched a 4-3 success. For Quins part, they have some consolation as results elsewhere confirmed their place in the EY Champions Trophy and they do have a re-match against the Belfielders in the Irish Senior Cup final. Hermes-Monkstown’s win over basement side Elks was a far simpler affair. Laura Pinder, Caitriona McGilp and Sinead
Loughran all got their first goals of the EYHL campaign adding to efforts from Nikki Evans, Anna O’Flanagan and Rosie Carrigan. At the bottom, Ballsbridge club Pembroke recorded a vital win – their first of 2017 – over Ards with Eanna Horan getting the only goal in a 1-0 result. It came 11 minutes from the end and sees them rise four points away from the automatic relegation spot and back within range of Belfast Harlequins in eighth. She popped up to rebound off the pads following Rachel Scott’s
initial strike on goal. Beaufort’s Loreto took a huge step toward landing the final playoff place thanks to a Hannah Matthews’ 3-2 win over Railway Union. The international defender scored a trio of penalty corner goals to see her side beat their nearest rivals. Zara Delany had given Railway the lead against her former club before Matthews hit home two straight corner strikes while the other was a sweep shot. Emma Smyth got one back but too late to affect the outcome.
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Cabra lifesaving club wins 18 medals at English event DEDICATED lifesavers of all ages from Dublin made big waves at a major international swimming event in England where they achieved a string of top times and took home 18 medals. St John Berchman’s Lifeguard Club, based in Cabra, proved itself amongst the best in Britain and Ireland at the prestigious Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS) international speed championships at the Ponds Forge International 50-metre pool in Sheffield last weekend. Twenty competitors from the lifesaving section of the 150-member Dublin club took part in the event, which was organised by the RLSS, an international charity dedicated to drowning prevention worldwide. St John Berchman’s Lifeguard Club was established in 1974 to provide training for local young people looking for lifeguard jobs in the leisure industry, as well as learning valuable life skills such as swimming and first aid. The club soon expanded to include a competitive section and swimming instruction for local children. Between June and September each year, members give up their time to run outdoor lifesaving classes at North Dublin beaches. The RLSS speed championships involve young and old lifesavers competing in a number of disciplines and distances, including obstacle races, rescues using lifesaving equipment, rope throwing and carrying manikins filled with water to simulate adult casualties. Winners of gold medals included and Paddy Kelly and David Browne in the Individual Line Throw, Patricia Kelly and Laura Mulhair in the equivalent ladies’ event, and the ladies team of Laura Mulhair, Michelle Butler, Niamh Ronan and Eva Harrington won the rescue rope-throw relay event, setting a British record in the process. The club’s Director of Swimming, Sheila Mulhair, said: “Lifesaving Sport is a great way of ensuring that the Nation’s lifeguards keep up their fitness during the winter months, in readiness for taking up duties on the beaches later in the year. “This year was one of our best performances at the international speed championships and everyone was totally elated, although the swimmers came back very tired from a really hectic weekend.” “It was amazing to see them do so well, with personal bests recorded in several events.”
Heffo’s Army homage at heart of Dublin city Little Museum of Dublin charts the cultural significance of the return to form of the county’ senior footballers under Kevin Heffernan and how it matches the city’s development JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
THE LITTLE MUSEUM of Dublin is currently paying homage to one of Dublin football’s most extraordinary men in their latest exhibition. Heffo’s Army - The Rise of Dublin GAA is dedicated to a man credited with turning around the fortunes of a capital side in the early 1970s, transforming them into three time All Ireland winners in a compelling rivalry with Kerry. Kevin Heffernan’s side – many of the same players who had been representing the county for several years, but failed to make a final since their previous win in 1963 – won Sam Maguire
in 1974, 1976 and 1977. Despite its focus on Heffernan and his playing and coaching exploits, though, the exhibition also has a broader scope. Author Mark Duncan, a GAA historian who curated the exhibit alongside his colleague Paul Rouse, described the offering as very much “a look at where Dublin was at that time”. “ We we r e f i r s t approached about putting this together in about 2011 or 2012,” Duncan recalled. “What the Little Museum does very well is pop culture, presenting a story, and it really fits well with this idea. We were keen straight away. It’s a kind of histor y of Dublin
GAA but also with a history of Dublin running in the background.” Calling himself a “child of the 70s”, Duncan went on to explain what made Heffo’s side so special. “The team that Kevin Heffernan played in, the one that won the All Ireland in 1963, was the first team from Dublin to win an All-Ireland with players who weren’t effectively rural immigrants,” Duncan explained. “It was a very rural game back then and its growth in Dublin had a lot to do with Dublin’s growing population. Around those times, clubs like Cuala, Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Enda’s were forming, either starting
Kevin Heffernan, third from the right, with members of the fire brigade and Sam Maguire
up or as a sort of amalgamation of other clubs. “There’s no denying that Heffo’s impact was substantial and immediate, though. When he took over, Dublin were
“But, without meaning any disrespect to the current side, they were far more culturally important. “They came around at the time of colour TV
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‘Without meaning any disrespect to the current side, Heffo’s Dubs were far more culturally important.’ - Mark Duncan
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not a strong side, and included many of the same players who had failed to come close to winning anything for several years. “They weren’t quite as successful as the current team, in that they won three All-Ireland’s in four years and the current team has won four in six,” Duncan continued.
coming into houses and big changes in the culture of Dublin; the growth of the suburbs and the city’s development. You still see banners for Heffo’s Army on Hill 16 because it was really something to be a part of.” Located on St Stephen’s Green, the Little Museum will host ‘Heffo’s Army’ until May 28.
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RUGBY: MONKSTOWN STORM TO VINNIE MURRAY CUP FINAL GLORY
Global kickboxing host top class novice event GLOBAL Kickboxing hosted their third Global Warfare event last weekend as more novice fighters were giving the chance to test out their new moves against opponents from all over the country. The event contained 40 junior bouts between young kickboxers ageing from six up to 15 years of age and provided them with great experience of fighting others in front of crowds. Clubs from Cabra, Clondalkin and Tallaght made the relatively short trip to Sandyford while some even travelled down from the North of Ireland. Assistant head coach at Global Kickboxing Anthony Flynn spoke to GazetteSport about how pleased he was with the event. “These shows are great for novices to practice what they are been taught in classes, and great for getting used to the crowds watching them. It’s also good for them getting used to listening to instruction from their coaches. There are no winners or losers in these shows, it’s all about gaining the experience and confidence for future fights.” With the junior part of the event over by mid afternoon, there was also one for the adults in the evening; 26 fights took place that were also about beginner and novice kickboxers gaining valuable experience in competing. “All the fights are pre matched by weight and experience and, again, all are novice and beginners. There were a lot of nerves with the fighters but when the time came they stepped up with confidence and were ready to do their thing. “The show had fighters from Carlow, Sandyford, Tallaght, and further afield so we are hoping to put on another show soon,” Flynn concluded. The club is based at Orion Business Campus in the Rosemount Industrial Estate and is open every evening, with new members, whether they are absolute beginners or advanced, are welcome.
CBC Monkstown celebrate their Vinnie Murray Cup final success at Donnybrook. Picture: Michael Chester
Sweeney’s hair-raising hat trick VINNIE MURRAY FINAL CBC Monkstown Kilkenny College sport@dublingazette.com
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“WITH his big crazy hair, He is class in the air! “He leaps like a salmon, jump with him if you dare! “Sweeney, Sweeney, Sweeney, Sweenaayyyyyy!” So went Luke Sweeney’s theme song around Donnybrook before the start of the Bank of Ireland Vinnie Murray Cup Final as if to warn Kilkenny of what was to come as CBC Monkstown took home a famous win. He ended up with a
hat trick of tries, the vital contribution in a cracking 24-20 victory for CBC. There was a hectic opening to this one as Kilkenny drove forward powerfully before outhalf Josh Miller exploited a narrow gap to get in behind. The ball was re-used quickly enough for left wing Lukeman Onilenla to fizz to the left corner in the third minute for an early try. The ease of access angered CBC and they hammered into the tackle to survive successive drives from number eight Reuben Pim and prop Owen Edgehill.
5K FOR KENYA Blackrock students host Open Run in Leopardstown BLACKROCK College transition year students,
from left, Joe Byron, Conor O’Neill and Alex Carroll, were joined by Dublin footballer Cian O’Sullivan, Dr Ronnie Delany, 1956 Olympic 1,500m champion, and Ireland flanker Jordi Murphy, to launch the 5K4KENYA Open Run at Leopardstown Racecourse. The Run is on Sunday, March 26 (Mothers’ Day) with all funds raised going towards a project they have run with their sister school in the township of Machakos in Kenya. Full info: www.fitlive.ie/5k4kenya.
But Sweeney soon made his influence come to bear as he plucked a loose Kilkenny pass and sprinted in from 20 yards to reduce the deficit. Kilkenny built pressure again and scored from a fine crossfield kick to make it 10-7 with Tamilore Awonusi taking the catch and skinning the cover defence. James Reynolds and the Kilkenny kicker Miller traded penalties in the last few miuntes before half time to leave CBC trailing 13-10 at the break. The second half started with more Kilkenny pressure, stoic defence from
CBC held them at bay with Zach Sattar and Rob Doyle to the fore. Kilkenny looked to go wide but Sweeney was again primed and ready when he sniffed a chance. He lunged for another intecept and then outpaced the covering defence to go a full 90 metres to give CBC the lead. This settled the Dublin side and they took control. Eoghan Clarke carried hard and made ground while Sean Power controlled the game from 10. Neat interplay from Shane O’Hanrahan and Darragh Forster set Luke Sweeney flying through a
hole and he beat the covering defence to complete his hat-trick. James Reynolds continued his flawless kicking display to make it 24-13 CBC were unlucky to not put the game beyond Kilkenny soon after when Reynolds launched a counter attack from deep and cut through the first line of defence to set Conor Newman free. Newman used his pace and went over in the corner only to be called back for a forward pass. Despite Kilkenny scoring late on, CBC held on to win their fourth Vinnie Murray Cup in fine fashion.
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Kilmacud Crokes thrash St Brigid’s by 10 goals
CUALA
CRAIG Dias’ rises highest in Kilmacud
Crokes’ resounding 10-10 to 0-10 win over St Brigid’s in their refixed opening AFL Division One game at Silverpark. He lent his experience along with the likes of Pat Burke and Mark Vaughan to a youthful side that featured a large number of their recently successful Under-21 sides.
Picture: Steven Dagg
EVERYONE in Cuala was saddened to
team who pulled out all the stops for an
learn of the passing of club stalwart
opening League win over Erin’s Isle on
Peter Dunne last Thursday.
Saturday.
For nearly 50 years, Peadar played or
Time to start practicing your Walls of
mentored with just about every team in
Limerick and Siege of Ennis; the annual
Cuala. A big man with a big heart, he will
Ceili Naomh Padraic is on Thursday,
be sorely missed and our deepest con-
March 16 this year in the Cuala Hall from
dolences go out to Mary, Adrian, Derek,
7-9 p.m. Agus beidh ceili, ceol agus craic
Louise and family.
ann.
Excitement is building before our big match with Ballyea on St Patrick’s day
LADIES FOOTBALL: MEATH SHAKEN OFF WITH LATE FLOURISH
Only €10 per family with free tee/coffee/soft drinks and biscuits. Bigi ann!
and we’ve had to book a second Cuala
The annual Cuala adult football golf
DART to meet demand. It’s great to see
masters will be held in Old Conna Golf
all the flags up around the borough.
Club on Friday, April 7. Tee times are
Congratulations Grainne O’Driscoll,
between 1pm and 4pm.
Grace Nash and Rachel Hartnett who
The cost of a team is €300 to include
had an impressive win over Meath in the
golf for four people and main course and
Leinster championship with the Dublin
desert straight after the game. Spon-
U16s.
sorship opportunities are available.
Well done to the U-12 girls who played against teams from Wexford, Kildare
Contact Ciaran Irwin on 087 7959881. This week’s lotto jackpot will be €1,000.
and Dublin at the National Sports Cam-
Our lucky dip winners last week were
pus on Sunday in a Leinster camogie
Anne-Marie Kennedy and Alan Mahon.
blitz.
Get your tickets now at www.cualagaa.
Congratulations to the U-16 camogie
ie/lotto
SHANKILL THE nex t club development lotto
with Cuala and Bray Emmets in Bray,
draw, sponsored by Slimming World,
the U-11 girls’ football were away to
will be held on Thursday, March 16
Westmanstown Gaels while the adult
in Brady’s pub. The jackpot is now a
football team lost to Wanderers in
whopping €1,400.
the O Broin Cup played in Shanganagh
Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. We
Cliffs.
Local quartet star in Dublin U-16 win
wish our neighbours Cuala good luck
Registration of players, outside of
in the final of the All-Ireland club
the academy, and fees will be accept-
senior hurling championship in Croke
ed at the academy on Saturda y,
Park on St Patrick’s Day.
March 11 and 25.
LEINSTER U-16
day saw the U-9 boys’ hurling team
Cuala’s Grainne O’Driscoll battles for possession. Picture: GAAPics.com
Dublin 3-17 Meath 1-11 sport@dublingazette.com
CUALA’S Grace Nash and Grainne O’Driscoll along with Foxrock Cabinteely’s Lisa Davies and Jodie Egan all played their part as a strong second-half display paid dividends for Dublin at Parnell’s last Sunday when they comprehensively defeated close Meath in the Leinster Under-16 Ladies Football Championship, winning 3-17 to 1-11. Goals from Laura Quinn and Emily Whelan had helped the Sky Blues
to develop a slender 2-6 to 1-7 interval lead at the Coolock venue. And, following a dominant performance after the restart, they finished with 12 points to spare over the Royal County. They were under pressure in the early stages as Megan Peters’ early point was quickly supplemented by a superb goal from Meabh Byrne in the eighth-minute of play. Dublin were taking their time to settle but they managed to open their account with a fine Quinn point on the run. Meath inside forward Emma Duggan was on target either side of another
Quinn single for the hosts before Ceiligh McDonald added a successful free for Dublin from a right-hand angle. And the hosts had parity when Lucan Sarsfields’ attacker Quinn fired powerfully beyond the reach of Meath’s Emily Jo White. Meath replied with three more points in a row but a 0-2 salvo by centreforward Katie Wisdom left the gap at the minimum. Indeed, there was still enough time for Dublin to inflict a serious blow to the Meath challenge, as Whelan coolly registered a second goal for her side, after a Quinn effort had initially been turned away.
The tie continued to go back and forth with Meath retaking the lead early in the second half but Dublin crucially went back in front in the 39th minute and never looked back. Half-back Jodie Egan and McDonald split the posts and their scores were followed by a neat major by Whelan, her second, 14 minutes into the half. This created a six-point cushion for the Metropolitans. McNally kicked over from close-range after McDonald added a brace to her own personal tally and Dublin had placed the outcome beyond any doubt, running up 1-9 without reply.
Our academy, sponsored by O’
Our golf classic will be held in
Donnell’s Pharmacy, is taking a break
Woodbrook Golf Club on Friday, June
this St Patrick’s weekend and will be
30 2017. Teams of four players are
back at 10am on Saturday, March
€300 and includes a meal. Contact
25 when we will return to our home
Jimmy Nolan on 087 2633203; the time
ground Shanganagh Castle.
sheet is open now.
Plenty of action this week; Satur-
New adult players are always welcome; contact Kevin on 086 8449902.
travel to Crumlin, the U-10 boys’ hurl-
For more information on the club,
ing played Geraldine P Moran in the
contact secretary.shankill.dublin-
Castle while the U-13 girls’ football
gaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us
had a brilliant game against St Fin-
on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill
ian’s, also in the Castle.
GAA Club, your community, your GAA
Sunday saw the U-9 girls’ camogie and football teams played in a blitz
NAOMH OLAF
club where everybody knows your name.
GREAT late win by Clara O’Sullivan and
egrine’s. Mixed fortunes for the U-13
the Dublin minor camogie team against
teams with a win and a loss in football
Tipp to keep All-Ireland minor hopes
grading matches.
alive. Also, Chloe Ni Cheallaigh and Roi-
Hard luck to the U-15 footballers who
sin McLoughlin with a nice win in Clare
were narrowly beaten by Fingallians.
with the Dublin premier junior team.
The U-16 ladies’ footballers had a good
Well done to the U-11 hurlers as two out of three teams recorded good wins against Thomas Davis.
draw with Clontarf. Lots of preparation and rehearsal going on for Lip Sync Legends on April
The U-12s were also in good form
8 after last Thursday’s official launch.
with three wins against St Oliver
All eyes now on St Patrick’s Day and the
Plunkett’s/Eoghan Ruadh and St Per-
Stepaside parade.
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ALL OF YOUR DUN LAOGHAIRE SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 28-31
CBC IN ECSTASY: Sweeney hat trick of tries sees Monkstown storm to Vinnie Murray Cup glory P30
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HEFFO AT THE HEART OF THE CITY: Little Museum charts Dubs’ rise in a quickly changing landscape P29
Cuala’s Cian O’Callaghan stands in the shadow of Croke Park ahead of Friday’s All-Ireland final. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Cuala’s toughest test yet Cian O’Callaghan prepares for the very biggest of their “biggest games in the club’s history” with the All-Ireland club final on St Patrick’s Day JAMES HENDICOTT
sport@dublingazette.com
AS CUALA prepare for a fourth consecutive “biggest game in the club’s history” – and Friday’s is the very biggest – Cian O’Callaghan has recalled the Dalkey side’s tough journey to the St Patrick’s Day hurling finale. Looking back, he spoke of the jealousy he felt towards local rivals Kilmacud Crokes when they travelled to Croke Park years ago for the football final. Cuala’s All-Ireland final is a reflection of the startling progress at the club, and will represent a first ever appearance for a Dublin side for a St Patrick’s Day hurling contest. Their opponents, Ballyea from County Clare,
will also be appearing in the showcase for the very first time. Having spent his school years at Colaiste Eoin, O’Callaghan had watched rivals Crokes disappear off for footballing contests during their 2008/09 win, and recalls: “All of my friends were going on these journeys throughout the country, heading off, just having the craic, brilliant days out.” Now O’Callaghan’s little brother follows Cian and sibling Con around as part of the increasingly raucous Cuala ‘ultras’. In a way, Croke Park will represent a homecoming for Cuala, who haven’t set foot in Dublin in a championship contest since they scraped past Crokes in the county final back in October. O’Callaghan explained how tough the jour-
ney’s been: “There have been times when we really have had to dig our feet into the ground, to come up with tough answers and to ask hard questions,” he said. “This is an incredibly hard competition to win. At inter-county level, you could possibly win four or five matches and you’d be the champions. Here, you have to come through Dublin and Leinster. You might have 15 matches behind you before you get to Croke Park.” O’Callaghan also outlined what he’s expecting from the Clare side, anticipating “ferocious intensity and savage work-rate”. “They are a team from one to 25 and obviously have a few match winners as well like Tony Kelly, Niall Deasy and Gary Brennan. They have come through a lot this year, especially in the Clare
championship and against Thurles. They have won a lot of very close matches so they really are a battle-hardened team.” Oddly, the two panels will feature brothers lining out on opposing sides. Niall Keane is a former Clare under-21 player who joined Cuala on relocating to Dublin last year, and will be glancing over at brother Aonghus on the Ballyea panel. Both, though, are unlikely to start. Cuala know that for all their success in getting to Friday’s contest, they’re yet to face their truly defining moment. For 60 minutes on St Patrick’s Day, they will have the chance to make their mark on the sport’s history, and bring a senior hurling title to the capital for the first time since Dublin won Liam McCarthy way back in 1938.