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Keep reading, keep recycling – thank you The trio have even showcased their invention on The Late Late Show
THREE local lads look set to revolutionise the sportswear industry after scooping first place in this year’s Student Enterprise Programme national finals.
Clonkeen College fifth year students Carl Cullen, Ross Byrne and Cormac Spain have developed a protective base layer for hurlers, and their ash-tounding invention has even seen them appear on The Late Late Show – twice.
On coming first place at the awards, Cormac, 17, told The Gazette that they are “completely delighted”. He added: “There’s nothing like this on the market so we decided ourselves to make it.” Full Story on Page 8
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SAFETY | MINISTER’S FRANK LOOK AT HIS OWN ACTIONS DECADES AGO
Ross opens up about his own drink-driving EMMA NOLAN MINISTER for Transport Shane Ross has admitted that he used to drink and drive, with his new legislation to ban first-time drink driving offenders about to go through the Dail. The local TD said this week: “It was a long time ago, but it was part of the culture 30 and 40 years ago – people, very regrettably, did drink and drive and certainly would have done it. It would be dishonest to say that I didn’t.” Speaking this week, the Independence Alliance TD for Dublin Rathdown, who gave up drinking 30 years ago, said that the new rule would see deaths on
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‘It was part of the culture years ago – people did drink and drive. It would be dishonest to say that I didn’t.’ --------------------------
Irish roads dramatically reduced. Now at the pre-legislation stage, the new rule is expected to reach the Cabinet by the end of this month and be implemented before the Dail’s summer recess. He added: “It makes it certain that nobody can
drive over the limit without being disqualified.” Minister Ross described the current system where drivers caught over the legal limit are given three penalty points as “appalling”. “It’s a ridiculously small penalty,” he said. He condemned the Licensed Vintners Associ-
ation (LVA)’s “resistance” to the proposed new law. “All we are about is saving lives. I don’t think there is any convincing them [the LVA] – they’re totally entranced because they sell drink for a living, and they seem determined to oppose this measure. “It’s very shocking. I think they should be thinking of constructive ways of ensuring that people who go to pubs get home safely, and don’t drive drunk.” He added: “This is not about bringing down the legal limit – all it is doing is making sure that anybody who is over [the current limit] doesn’t have the opportunity to opt for the insufficient penalty of three penalty points.” Minister Ross acknowledged that there is a lot of opposition to the new measures in rural Ireland, where many people live
long distances away from pubs, but he stressed that he is about “saving rural lives”. He said: “There are more rural lives being lost due to drink-driving than urban ones, and we want to save rural lives. “Most people in rural Ireland are overwhelmingly in favour of the measures we’re taking, because of the loss of lives in those areas.” On a more local matter, Minister Ross confirmed to The Gazette that he is awaiting the report due some time this month which will outline a number of garda stations around the country to be reopened. It is highly expected that Stepaside Garda Station will be included as per the Independent Alliance’s Programme for Government agreed last year.
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Places filling up for South Dublin summer camps PLACES for children’s performing arts network Starcamp are filling up for its South Dublin summer camps which will take place in July and August this year. Dates and venues where the camps will be held are Ballinteer St Johns GAA (July 24 to 28), Loreto Abbey, Dalkey (July 31 to August 4), Monkstown Educate Together School (July 10 to 14), Loreto College, Foxrock (August 14 to 18), St Pauls Parish Centre, Glenageary (July 17 to 21), Harold’s Cross National School (July 17 to 21), Educate Together, Rathfarnham (July 3 to7 and July 24 to 28), The High School, Rathgar (August 8 to 12), Queen of Angels, Sandyford (July 3 to 7), Rathmichael National School, Shankill (August 8 to 12), St Benildus College, Stillorgan (July 17 to 21) and Our Lady’s School, Terenure (July 10 to 14). Now in its 10th year and supported by Swordsbased banana importers Fyffes, the week-long camps for boys and girls aged 4-12 are designed to teach performance and build confidence amongst those taking part through song, dance, drama and games. For more information see www.starcamp.ie
Tour of Tully Church by a heritage tour guide CABINTEELY Tidy Towns will host a tour of Tully Church in Lehaunstown this weekend on Saturday, May 20. The tour will be delivered by a heritage tour guide who is also a member of the Cabinteely Tidy Towns team and will teach visitors all about the amazing site and its future (the building of the new town at Cherrywood). The group will be walking from the Standing Stone at Holmwood up to Tully Church so it will take about an hour and a half in total. The meeting point will be the Standing Stone at Holmwood, off Brennanstown Road at 10.30am and if you are interested in joining the group you can email Liz Pilkington at clarkepilkington@gmail.com
Local firm is finalist in National Enterprise Awards
Ready to try their hand at rugby day
THE GIRLS at St Raphaela’s got to grips with rugby thanks to a special Women’s Rugby World Cup day at the school recently, which saw the first years putting their rugby skills to the test in a challenging but fun day based around a tag rugby world cup. ‘Canada’ eventually emerged triumphant from the intense competition, but the day itself was a real winner for the girls, giving them some great insights and even more reason to cheer on Ireland at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 in August.
LOCAL Dun Laoghaire company Moontour has been officially announced as a finalist in this year’s National Enterprise Awards. Set up in 2015 Moontour is an exceptionally successful Irish Language school based on adventure learning. Moontour runs a series of Irish learning activities that stimulate real learning and engagement through watersports, yoga, DJing, computer games, photography and much more. The company will be represented at the National Enterprise Awards on May 25 by founder Sean Greif.
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Above: Some of last year’s terrific gardens; right: Sophie Bracken and Lauren Keane help to launch Bloom 2017. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennells
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COUNCIL | AMBITIOUS PLAN HIGHLIGHTS KEY FEATURES TO FOCUS ON
New strategies to help promote DLR tourism THE council has highlighted three key thematic experiences in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown as part of its new tourism strategy for 2017-2022, with the areas focusing on key parts of the county’s unique features. Entitled Urban Splash! (focusing on maritime possibilities), Between The Lines (cultural and literature heritage), and Well Worth The Climb (upland and mountain natural resources), these key areas to focus on will provide opportunities for visitors to engage with the county’s natural environment and rich cultural heritage. Following on from
The county’s rich, diverse maritime heritage is just one of the key areas being focused on as part of the new tourism strategy for 2017-2022
extensive consultation with a variety of key stakeholders and the establishment of a Tourism Steering Group, the newly adopted strategy and three key thematic
experiences will target key tourist markets, including “social energisers” and the “culturally curious”. Speaking at the adoption of the plan, An Cathaoirleach Cormac Devlin
said: “This new plan is the culmination of considerable planning and consultation by the council with the public and local stakeholders. “As the document itself states, it places Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown as a highly-attractive and accessible tourism destination, steeped in culture and maritime heritage, combining breath-taking coastlines, inviting villages, towns and Dublin mountains adventures to deliver
memorable and distinct experiences for visitors. “The DLR Tourism and Marketing Strategy 20172022 provides a great platform for the council to help showcase our abundant natural and cultural heritage, and further develop our area as a genuinely top-class destination.” Among the plan’s several key objectives, it aims to enhance the journey, sense of arrival and information at key arrival points in a bid to highlight what is on offer to encourage visitors to stay, explore and return. It also seeks to raise awareness of the key visitor experiences from the coast, the mountains, the towns and villages and to connect them, where possible. As part of the plan, it also seeks to implement a new marketing strategy for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, leveraging the Destination Dublin brand to help attract more tourists to the county.
All learning to love their heart’s health THESE students at St Tiernan’s Community College were happy to take part in a new outreach programme aimed at promoting better heart health. The students, and their peers, heard all about The Heartbeat Trust’s message of being more proactive to take control of their lifestyle and hearthealthy choices. The attentive students took to heart the message that living healthily and carefully even at their tender age will make a positive, lasting and life-long difference to their health.
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Oscar Dowling at the checkup. Picture: Paul Gallagher
Helping children overcome anxiety about hospitals CHILDREN afraid of doctors attended “teddy bear checkup” in Blackrock recently to learn more about staying healthy and getting better. Led by Helium Arts and the UCD Paediatric Society in association with LloydsPharmacy, children took their teddy for a ride in the teddy ambulance, created a teddy medical record, performed an examination and received a special prescription surprise in a fun role play with UCD medical students. The teddy clinics were designed to help children aged between three and eight overcome their anxiety about doctors and hospitals, and learn to think of check-ups and hospital visits as positive and nonthreatening. Tiarnan Fallon Verbruggen, a final-year UCD medicine student and chair of the UCD Paediatrics Society, said: “We find that children react very positively to the Teddy Bear Check Up. Once we explain how the body works and how doctors and hospitals help them in a way they can understand and relate to, the fear factor is greatly reduced or removed entirely, and children get peace of mind.”
100 Women meeting again to plan charity donations A WOMEN’S charity collective that formed in the North Wicklow/South Dublin area – aptly named 100 Women North Wicklow/South Dublin – is meeting again on May 30 for their second of three meetings this year at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. The growing group of women join together to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need, with their triannual meetings seeing them pool their donations to choose a single charity or non-profit organisation in their community to benefit. So far this year, WH Five Loaves, Open Door, The Lucena Clinic and Team 21 Tots (Down Syndrome Centre) have benefited from their donations. Nancy Falkow, founder of the collective, said: ““With four meetings now under our belts, I’m feeling like I’ve got the hang of this! Who knew that a video I saw on Facebook would inspire this lovely and diverse group of women to give with their hearts, and their purses. “It’s truly an accomplishment – I’m proud of all of us. “The simple idea – for us to join forces and create a large donation – has made such a difference already in so many lives. At the meetings, the amazing feeling in the room is palpable. “We have proven that this women’s giving circle works, and we can do so much to help our local community.” For further information or to join the group, see www.100WomenNWSD.org.
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Out and About
Pupils from 5th class at Our Lady of Mercy Convent School, Booterstown
Silent Books exhibit comes to dlr LexIcon Pupils from 3rd class at Scoil Cholmcille, Ballybrack. Left: Fifth class pupils from Our Lady of Mercy, Booterstown. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh
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HE Silent Books exhibition was launched at dlr LexIcon last week by Laureate na nOg P.J. Lynch, Ireland’s laureate for children’s literature, alongside An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Cormac Devlin of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Over 70 local primary school children took part in the launch by drawing along with the Laureate during an hour-long workshop. The Silent Books are a library of over 100 wordless picture books that can be enjoyed by every child regardless of language or literacy.
P.J. and Cllr Devlin with pupils from 3rd class at Scoil Cholmcille; Ballybrack
Pupils from 3rd class at Scoil Cholmcille; Ballybrack talk to P.J.
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CLONKEEN COLLEGE | TRIO INVENTED PROTECTION JERSEY FOR GAA PLAYERS
Enterprising students take first prize in final EMMA NOLAN STUDENTS from Clonkeen College in Johnstown came first place in the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals last week. ROC Protection from Clonkeen College won the 1st Place - Overall Category prize in the senior category, in front of more than 500 guests at the awards ceremony in Croke Park. Carl Cullen, Ross Byrne and Cormac Spain invented a protective base layer for hurlers. A light durable hurling baselayer to be worn whilst playing hurling, the ROC base layer can be worn under hurling and camogie jerseys and is specially designed to greatly reduce the impact of an on rushing sliotar that could reach speeds over 100m/h; “more than fast enough to break a rib, or even dam-
age a kidney”. Having appeared on the Late Late show showcasing their product twice in the last year, the ROC lads who are in fifth year and are all just 17-yearsold, say they are still developing new products to add to the range. On coming first place at the Student Enterprise Awards, Cormac Spain told The Gazette that they are “completely delighted”. “When we won it, it was unbelievable,” they said. Last year’s winners, JC Learn were also from Clonkeen College so the lads said they are thrilled to have been able to get to the high standard set by their predecessors. As a hurling goalkeeper himself, Cormac says it was past experience of getting hit that inspired the product. This year’s Student
Cormac Spain, Carl Cullen and Ross Byrne from Clonkeen. Picture: Leon Farrell
Enterprise Programme attracted 22,000 student participants from 620 secondary schools around the country. The year-long programme helps each student to gain the skills and
practical knowledge of running a real-life business. “There’s nothing like this on the market so we decided ourselves to make it,” Cormac said. Congratulating the local
A growing friendship WELL-KNOWN gardener Diarmuid Gavin will be hosting a gardening seminar at Windyridge Garden Centre in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday, June 17 between 6pm to 8pm. Diarmuid will be on hand at the gardening centre as part of GroMor 2017 which aims to encourage budding gardeners to try their hand at gardening. Fans of Diarmuid can attend his demonstration in Dun Laoghaire and its free and open to all ages. For those who cannot attend the events the website www. gromor.ie contains easy to follow guides and videos on how to grow flowers, plants, herbs, trees and vegetables whether it be on their windowsill, their balcony or in their garden. Pictured with Diarmuid is Blair Doyle. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
students on their award win, Georgina Sweetnam, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown said: “Well done to Carl Cullen, Ross Byrne and Cormac Spain the
student entrepreneurs behind the winning business ROC Protection and to their teacher Enda Sheehy from Clonkeen College who gave them great support throughout the programme.”
Art exhibition marks Dun Laoghaire Harbour bicentenary THIS month marks the 200th anniversary of the laying of the first stone of Dun Laoghaire Harbour. On May 31, President D Higgins will officially open a busy six months of art, drama, food and historical events in Dun Laoghaire. This week, on May 16, the Gallery Dalkey opened its exhibition in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Harbour Bicentenary Group to commemorate the historic year. Peter Pearson, a local historian, author and artist involved in the Bicentenar y celebrations will feature pieces from his collection since the 1970s. The Maritime aspect of Dun Laoghaire, its Harbour seafront, sailing boats, yachts and car ferries remain a lifelong influence for Peter. Other artists showing will be Yvonne Moore, Mary O Connor, Keith Dixon, Sonya K inch, Rod Coy ne, Brigitte McGovern, Leonard Sexton, John Shor t, Maureen Boalch, Tania Tsaryk, Denise French and Jacqueline Holohan. Speaking about the summer of events ahead, CEO of the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, Gerry Dunne, said: “This Contemporary Art Exhibition is one of over 25 free events taking place to commemorate our Bicentenary year. “We welcome members of the public to get involved and find out more by logging on to dlharbour200.ie” The exhibition is now open and will run until Sunday, June 5, from 11am to 5.30pm daily (closed Mondays) at the Ferry Terminal Building. Entry is free and open to the public. Paintings are available for sale.
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EVICTED | ‘HAP SCHEME DOESN’T WORK’
Pregnant mother to be homeless as landlord sells up EMMA NOLAN A FAMILY from Dun Laoghaire with four children and a fifth on the way say they will be made homeless this summer after they were evicted from their home. Eamon and Sarah have to be out of their home, which they rent on the HAP scheme by June because the landlord is selling the property. Sarah is eight months pregnant and fears that they will be homeless when the new baby is born. Sarah who is 29, currently works full-time in a nursing home and Eamon (31) is a student. T hey now have to find another landlord who will accept HAP payments but having applied for almost 60 houses, they have yet to hear anything back. Local PBP councillor Hugh Lewis has been
highlighting the family’s story this month. Speaking to The Gazette he said: “This family are another example of a failing HAP tenancy, a scheme that was purported by Government to be the solution to homelessness is now causing it on a near daily basis. “They need a permanent home to raise their children, instead they have the anxiety and stress of desperately trying to find a sympathetic landlord or else face emergency homeless accommodation with a new-born baby to look after. “Most letting agents a r e e m a i l o n l y. We learned early on from advice not to mention HAP until you go faceto-face with the landlord. “If you mention HAP in the email your email gets lost,” Eamon told the Irish Times this
week. “The HAP scheme just doesn’t work. It is not a solution to the housing problem. It is putting too much pressure on the tenants themselves to find a new house.” With four children under nine, and another on the way in just a few weeks, the couple now fear for their future. Their five-year-old son has autism and is struggling to cope with the current situation. Speaking to Thejournal.ie, Sarah said: “We’re going to have to register as homeless with five children in June. “ We d o n ’ t k n o w what’s going to happen. We could end up in homeless accommodation.” Cllr Lewis added: “Only the construction of public housing will solve this crisis, schemes like HAP are simply making the problem worse all the time.”
Karen comes through with flying colours A DUBLIN based business has become the first hair salon in Ireland to be awarded Colour Expert status by The Good Salon Guide. The prestigious award was presented to Karen Whelan, technical director at Aidan Fitzgerald at the salon in Blackrock by Good Salon Guide founder, Dawson Penn and special guest Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Ireland’s Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Enterprise. Karen’s love of colour and her expertise were honed when she worked as a technical manager for L’Oreal and carried out training across Southern Ireland. Twenty years ago she joined forces with Aidan Fitzgerald and became technical director of the salon’s Colour Room.
With Karen at the helm, the salon’s reputation for outstanding colour quickly spread and now they count celebrities including Keira Knightly, Colin Farrell and Mary Mitchell O’Connor as clients. But it is spreading her passion for colour which really excites Karen, who describes watching apprentices develop their own style and confidence as a ‘light bulb’ moment. For Karen, being able to display the award is a huge thrill and recognition of the colour talent within the team. She said: “We welcome this Colour Expert Award that acknowledges the skilled work that the colourists do and the levels of training they have achieved. “To be recognised for something you love to do is an added bonus!”
Uninsured driver ‘panicked’ AN uninsured driver who led gardai on a high speed chase because he “panicked” has avoided a custodial sentence. Josh Redmond (20), who had no licence or insurance, had just purchased the car but was told by his mother to return it. He was on his way to do this when he encountered gardai and “panicked”. Redmond, of Dunedin Close, Dun Laoghaire, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to endangerment, dangerous driving and driving without insurance at locations in the
Dun Laoghaire area on June 7, 2016. He has no previous convictions. Judge Karen O’Connor said she considered it to be an aggravating factor that this had occurred in the early afternoon when roads and pavements tend to be busy. She told him his conduct had been “extremely dangerous” and he had put the public and gardai at risk. She imposed an 18-month sentence which she suspended in full and disqualified him from driving for two years. Garda Ian Cummins told Fion-
nuala O’Sullivan BL, prosecuting, that the car driven by Redmond took off at speed after his patrol car drove behind it at Rochestown Park. He said during the pursuit Redmond drove above 100 kilometres per hour on a road where there was a speed limit of 50kmph. The car overtook and “undertook” other vehicles in a dangerous manner and broke traffic lights. Barry Ward BL, defending, said said his client was not an experienced driver and had shown a “staggering lack of judgement.”
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CHARITY CD
Out and About St Dominics College, Cabra
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Big-hearted Dublin dad’s passing the inspiration for new Don Baker single BLUES legend Don Baker has recorded a special CD to raise much needed funds for the Fr Peter McVerry Foundation. ‘The Homeless’ is a joint collaboration between the famed harmonica ace and Helen McGrath, a Dublin mother of four who sadly lost her husband Tony on New Year’s Eve, 2015. Helen told The Gazette she penned the song as a way to commemorate Tony, who had always given a lot to charity. She said: “My husband was a very kind and generous man and contributed to a lot of charities. “I really wanted to do something to commemo-
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Helen McGrath with her late husband Tony
rate him so I tried to write a song about the homeless situation in Ireland. “The song turned into a poem, so I went to Don Baker, and gave my words to him, he took them, worked his magic and wrote this beautiful song.” Don enlisted the help of old pal Joe Jewell of Aslan fame, who produced what Helen hopes will be a fitting tribute to her beloved Tony, and raise money for those who need it most. The new single will be launched at a special benefit night for the Peter McVerry Trust at Don and his wife Maureen’s well-known pub, Brogan’s in Trim, Co Meath, this Saturday (May 20). Come along and show your support.
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Liam Prior and Oscar Burke Mullaney from Blackrock Mick Hagan, ITB Lecturer pre College who won 2nd in the senting Joey ces Scien Life Ha ughan and Ben Ryan from Bla Junior Group ckrock College who won 3rd in the Jun Award for their project ior Group Life Sciences Award for their pro ‘Can Toilet Germs Reach ject Does Time ’ brush Per ception Change as You Get Old Your Tooth er
Darragh Clarke and Eibhilin O’Reardon fro Skerries Community College won 1st in the Junior Group Life Sciences Award for their project Bug Brains
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Out and About
Mick Hagan, ITB Lecturer presenting Andrew McWeeney from Castleknock College who won 1st in the Junior Individual Award for Life Sciences for his project Just Eat It
Mary Mullaghy Irish Science Teachers (ISTA) presenting Eoghan Kavanagh and Dylan Vaughan, from Castleknock College with the Irish Science Teachers’s Association Award for their project Electromagnets
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Mick Hagan presentin g Conor Slattery, Blackrock College wi th 1st in the Junior Individual Award for Physical Sciences for his project The Pr evention of Sodium Chloride Build-Up on Glass Windows
AS one of the 16 regional venues hosting a SciFest science fair, SciFest@ITB saw more than 150 students from schools all over the region exhibit almost 70 projects at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and put their knowledge of science to the test. SciFest is an all-inclusive, all-island science initiative, which fosters active, collaborative and inquiry-based learning among secondary-level students. The winners from each regional science fair go on to compete at a national final in November 2017. Picture: Andres Poveda Photography
Castleknock College Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown
Halima Usman and Precious Daramola from Pobailscoil Iosolde won 2nd in the Intermediate Group for Life Sciences for their project To Investigate if Your Testosterone Level Affect Your Athletic Ability
Sarah Sexton of Intel presenting Enya Nordon and Grainne Lawlor from Scoil Mhuire Community School with the Intel Award (Best Physical Science or Technology Project)
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SuperValu scoops award for innovation at Business Awards SUPERVALU has announced that its Food Academy programme has won a Ruban d’Honneur award for Innovation at the highly prestigious European Business Awards that took place in Dubrovnik. There was stiff competition and out of 30,000 entries, ten companies across Europe were awarded a Ruban d’Honneur Award for Innovation including the SuperValu Food Academy programme which was commended by the panel of judges for being ‘the most socially innovative initiatives in the competition’ presenting strong community benefits. Since 2007, the European Business Awards has been shining a light on the most innovative businesses on the continent by promoting success, innovation and ethics in the European business community. This highly regarded international competition attracts participants from all over Europe and winners of the awards are congratulated by an audience compromising heads of state, leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, media owners and academics from across 30 European nations. SuperValu Food Academy entered an extensive 2,500-word submission for the European Award in June 2016 and in September 2016, the Food Academy programme was awarded the National Champion for Innovation. This was followed by the next phase which required public voting and a video submission. After a very competitive competition, the SuperValu Food Academy advanced to the final stage which required a 15-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A.
Networking events to growing your business TO mark the 16th National Enterprise Week, themed “Scaling Your Business”, Bank of Ireland will host over 40 networking events nationwide for SMEs with an interest in growing their business during National Enterprise Week from May 12 to 19. Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week aims to promote and drive business momentum for SMEs across a range of sectors including tourism, hospitality, agri, food, finance and export markets. This years’ national initiative will give small and medium sized businesses across the country the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs at events along the theme of “Scaling Your Business”. Bank of Ireland branches in Dublin City Centre will host a “True Blue” event for SMEs in Dublin on May 19 from 8am to 10am in the Mansion House where attendees will discuss the leadership qualities and motivation required for success. Guest speakers will include Dublin GAA senior football manager Jim Galvin, entrepreneur Nicola Byrne and Garvan Callan, Digital and Innovation at Bank of Ireland.
Musgrave Marketplace reveals new €2.5 million investment
PICTURED is Michelle Fennell, Musgrave MarketPlace marketing director and Matt Lee, general manager of Musgrave MarketPlace Robinhood at Musgrave MarketPlace ... wait for it ... Robinhood. Musgrave MarketPlace, one of Ireland’s leading
wholesale suppliers to retail, foodservice and SME businesses, announced a €2.5 million upgrade of its Robinhood store, located in Clondalkin and a €1m upgrade of its Duncrue store in Belfast. This follows the hugely successful relaunch of the
Musgrave MarketPlace Ballymun store in November 2016. Features include new speciality areas and state-of-the art technology to offer retail and foodservice customers a best in class visitor experience.
Lidl invests €250k in Irish suppliers LIDL is calling out to Irish food and drink suppliers in Dublin to apply to their brand new Supplier Development Programme, Kick Start, a programme designed to give small suppliers the chance to supply Lidl with a guaranteed volume of their products for a limited edition “Best of Ireland” food promotion in September 2017. Lidl will select up to 100 of Ireland’s best products which will be available in all 153 stores throughout the Republic of Ireland. The programme which is run by Lidl Ireland and supported by Bord Bia, is designed to help small and medium Irish food and drink businesses that need support in growing their brand
John Paul Scally and Tara McCarthy. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
and building their supply network. The final product selection will complement the portfolio of Irish products currently available in Lidl stores. Some of Lidl’s current Irish suppliers started off as small
start-ups who with the help of Lidl have grown significantly and now supply products to all stores across Ireland on an ongoing basis. Successful suppliers that are selected to be part of the Kick Start programme will attend a series of free, comprehensive seminars aimed at guiding them through the process and teaching them skills to help grow their business ahead of their products going on sale at Lidl. The seminars will be carried out by panel of industry experts from Lidl Ireland and Bord Bia and will include topics around quality control, packaging, marketing and PR and brand building.
John Paul Scally, managing director at Lidl Ireland commented: “We are looking to build on our already strong Irish supply base and expand our network of over 200 Irish suppliers. “We will be investing over €250,000 in the first year to support new suppliers who will be joining our programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for small suppliers who will get to have their products in 153 stores throughout Ireland. “In September, we want to showcase the very best of Irish food and drink so if you think your product fits the bill, we want to hear from you.” See www.lidl.ie/en/kickstart. htm to register.
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Rock and Seoul
JAMES HENDICOTT ONE of Korea’s most distinct cultural outputs, KPop is world renowned, and - led by the comic satire of Psy in recent years - has established a genuinely global audience, with the US in particular a huge market. Its stars, though, rarely appear in Ireland. Rarer is a showing from a Korean rock act - in fact, it’s probably not even an annual event - and it’s a genre that two years living in Korea taught me is genuinely impressive. The arrival of Seoul act Billy Carter on our shores this May, then, marks an unusual event for the Dublin music scene. We caught up with singer Kim Ji Won ahead of their Whelan’s show at the end of this month. A lively bunch, Korean psychedelic psychobilly rockers Billy Carter find their spiritual home in the Seoul student district of Hongdae.
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OH, ALFIE – HE’S A COOL COLLIE AND A CHARMER OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Alfie, a delightful oneyear-old male collie. Like most collies, Alfie is very clever and knows a few cool tricks such as Paw, Roll over, and High five. He also enjoys sunbathing and exciting walks in the woods and going to the beach where he can investigate lots of new sounds and smells. Alfie likes his own space and is not a fan of being fussed over too much, so he is looking for a quiet, adult home. He would especially like to live in an area with low traffic as he can struggle when he sees cars, but we are working on this and would be delighted to show you the training we are doing to help you continue it. *If you can be Alfie’s #SpecialSomeone, then please contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook, at www.facebook. com/dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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Hardly a skip and a jump away from Dublin, Killruddery House and Gardens have a week-long festival to entice families away from the city hustle and bustle to the beautiful house and gardens instead
SUMMER FUN: LOTS OF ACTIVITIES AHEAD AS THE CITY LOOKS FORWARD TO A BUSY FEW MONTHS
A groovy family festival THE Groove Family Festival is back again this summer at Killruddery House and Gardens. Taking place across a week in August, guests can come and go as they please. Children can enjoy a full schedule of free activities: puppet shows, magic and science shows, facepainting, giant games, balloon modelling and a petting zoo, while bigger children will have a dedicated area of fun activities including zorbing on the lake, kid’s yoga, archery and a climbing wall. Musical highlights on the main stage include UB40, Primal Scream, Hudson Taylor, Hothouse Flowers, Cr y Before Dawn, Columbia Mills, Jerry Fish, Stomptown Brass, Spring Break and
Na Fianna. Killruddery House and Gardens are only 40 minutes from Dublin – and less if you’re on the southside. See www.groovefestival.ie for more information and ticket prices, with kids aged 12 and under going free when booked online before August 1.
DIP IN THE NIP AND HELP CANCER GROUP DO YOU dare to bare all and raise funds for cancer? ARC Cancer Support Centres are appealing to anyone who has been affected by cancer to join them for their annual ARC Dip in the Nip, which is taking place in Dublin on Sunday, June 18. The exact location will be a closely guarded secret until the day of the event.
Speaking about the challenge, Mairead Mangan, head of fundraising said: “The ARC Dip in the Nip reconnects ‘dippers’ with their bodies – it’s as though they fall in love with their bodies yet again. “It gives dippers something joyous, life-affirming, personal and unique. It is a real equaliser and truly puts everything into perspective. “Most have never skinny-dipped before, and they do for a variety of reasons, whether that’s helping ARC as a charity close to their heart, doing something that pushes their own boundaries, giving themselves a challenge, or simply ticking something off their bucket list.” This is the fourth year of the event, which is open to everyone aged over 18.
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‘Musical highlights on the main stage include UB40, Primal Scream, Hudson Taylor, Hothouse Flowers, Cry Before Dawn, Columbia Mills, Jerry Fish, Stomptown Brass, Spring Break and Na Fianna’
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To register, contact Jessica Sheehan at 085 731 1532, or 01 830 7333.
FIND THE CODE TO SUCCESS AT THE RDS CODERDOJO Coolest Projects has announced its sixth annual showcase will take place in the RDS on Saturday, June 17, with more than 15,000 people expected to attend. CoderDojo is both a competition and an exhibition to showcase, inspire and enable innovation,
creativity, entrepreneurship and technology skills in youth innovators aged from six to 17. T h e m e s f o r 2 017 include Smart City and the STEAM Experience, while a Games Arena will be a fun, educational and interactive arena for young people and adults interested in the videogames industry. Tickets for the CoderDojo Coolest Projects Showcase in the RDS are now available – and
free of charge if booked in advance. Book now at tickets.coolestprojects.org.
PREPARE TO FACE THE BATTLE FOR THE BAY BATTLE for the Bay is back this weekend, may 20-21, and it promises to deliver the usual fun, entertainment and aerial acrobatics which has helped it become one of the best free family weekends in the summer calendar. Battle of the Bay is an entertaining weekend for all the family, young and old, where audiences will be entertained and captivated by kite surfers from across the world as they weave across Dublin Bay. Entertainment on dry land will see live music all day from DJs and bands; a beach market selling every-
thing from vintage clothes and vinyl records to arts and crafts and jewellery; a farmers’ market food village; a Kids Zone with fairground rides, big wheel and beach volleyball, and a biodiversity village where people can explore the wildlife of Dublin Bay with some very friendly experts. Other activities include the Global City Balance Challenge, where visitors to Dollymount will be encouraged to balance on a slackline for 10 seconds. This global challenge will pit city against city to see which can gather the highest number of people who can stay 10 seconds on the slackline without falling off. Taking place on Dollymount Strand, Dublin 3, the fun event has free entry from 10am to 6pm.
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FEATURE INTERVIEW: MUM ON HOW SHE, ROBBIE AND THE KIDS HAVE COPED SINCE LEAVING BEVERLY HILLS
Claudine’s on the ball when it comes to settling back into Irish life again
EMMA NOLAN HAVING just returned from five years living in Beverly Hills, Claudine Keane says she is happy to be back where the craic is – Dublin! “It’s lovely to be back, and on a sunny day like this, Ireland is the most beautiful place ever.” Speaking to The Gazette at the launch of SPAR’s summer advertising campaign, the mum-of-two opened up about her supporting her husband Robbie Keane’s football career moves, and said she is up for the next adventure, wherever that may take them. “I loved LA, but I love being back in Dublin, it’s a nice balance,” she said. “It’s great to see my family, spend some time here and let the kids see what it’s like in Ireland.”
Claudine fronts SPAR’s Better Living campaign
The couple’s two children, Robert Jr and baby Hudson, have spent most of their lives in LA until now, but Claudine says she is “impressed” at Robert’s ability to adapt between the two countries. She said: “He’s very adaptive – I’ve really realised that in the last few weeks and I’m very impressed by the fact that he can go between one and the other without too much stress or strain, which is fantastic because it was something I was worried about.”
Robert Jr went to school in LA until last December, but has had no problem slotting back in here. As for herself, and for many other Dubliners adjusting to life back home after living abroad, settling in has largely gone okay for Claudine, though not without a few bumps. She said: “Rob finished up with LA Galaxy in December and since then we’ve been travelling a lot, and back and forward between here and LA, so I haven’t really had a huge transition period yet – but it is a big deal to take your child out of school and send them to a new one. “As a mam, you’re always worrying about them settling in, and making sure that it’s not traumatic in any way. “The fact that I’ve been able to spend more than two weeks at a time here
has been really fantastic for me.” One of the best parts about being back, said Claudine, is that her family have been able to spend time with Hudson and be a part of milestones, like seeing his first steps. “All those little things, they get to see him and see his character – it’s not just me telling them over the phone, they get to be part of his little experiences.” While she loved life in LA, the Malahide native said that nowhere compares to Dublin when it comes to socialising and having craic. She said: “I have to say, Dublin is great craic, Ireland too! I did miss that a lot – people socialise very differently in America; you’d miss the sing-song and banter we have here. “We have our own humour here, we’re very
light-hearted, and I missed that sense of Irishness.” While abroad, Claudine also missed how Irish people love to dress up. “I can honestly vouch for that – nobody gets dressed up [in America]! “It was funny – when I came home, I had to readjust. I was asking my friends if people still wear dresses out, because everyone just wears jeans over there. I find it much more glam here,” she joked. The thing she missed the least about Dublin, however, was the weather – of course. “It’s insane the amount of outdoor and sporty activities you can do in LA,” she continued. “The beach life, eating outdoors, making plans and knowing that the weather is going to be good. “We could even go to the beach around Christ-
Claudine with Robbie and their kids, Hudson and Robert Jr
mastime, so I will definitely miss that.” At the moment, Claudine is the face of SPAR’s Better Choices campaign, and she praised the healthy options on offer in
stores at the moment. She said: “It’s perfect for our family because we’re always on the go – they’ve made it so simple and easy to pick up something healthy.”
OPINION: TANAISTE FRANCES FITZGERALD ON A NEW STRATEGY TO SUPPORT WOMEN
We must continue campaigning for equality
The Tanaiste launching the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017-2020
WE LIVE in an age where nothing can be taken for granted. It is time to put aside the complacent notion that women’s equality has been achieved, that we can rest on our laurels, that feminism is a relic of a bygone age. The courageous actions of women and men across Ireland over the past 50 years have secured key rights for women. I am proud to have been part of the campaign for women’s equality. Women are making spectacular strides in the educational system, in the workplace, in active participation
in Irish society. However, we have to recognise that inequalities still exist in key areas. We have a persistent gender pay gap. Women still do much of the unpaid caring work for children and older people. Women are not as visible as men in key areas of Irish life. Specific groups of women – such as lone parents, women with disabilities, and migrant women – can find the door to opportunity closed. Now is the time for renewed action on women’s equality. We need to tackle both the structural
barriers which eat away at women’s potential, and the new equality issues that are emerging. Last week, I launched the National Strategy for Women and Girls 20172020 (left), which provides a comprehensive framework for action by the Government, public bodies, business and civil society for the next four years. It includes actions that will benefit a wide range of women, young and old, urban and rural, homemakers, entrepreneurs, community leaders. The strategy will drive
action to address the gender pay gap, to tackle precarious employment, to increase opportunities for lone parents, to promote rural female entrepreneurship. The strategy’s key theme is visibility. Action will be taken to promote greater visibility for women across all areas of Irish life, from the workplace to community structures to sport. It is time for their contribution to be recognised and for them to have an equal place at the decision-making table. The strategy has actions for the different stages
of women’s lives, from increased investment in childcare for young parents to ensuring that future pension policy takes account of women’s distinct needs. The Government is making a strong commitment to advancing women’s equality. However, we cannot achieve women’s equality on our own. For lasting change to happen, equality for women and girls needs to be a priority in families, workplaces and communities. Working together, women and men alike, we can create a society which is better for all.
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Riotous Korean band drop in on Dublin
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Morning Gloryville Weekender
Putting aside their usual ‘before work’ dates, Morning Gloryville brings clean-living raving to a Saturday, with music, yoga, massage, arts and crafts and a haiku station all coming to the Opium Rooms on the morning of May 20. Even kids are welcome. May 20
Werner Herzog
The winner of more than 50 awards (including best director at Cannes) for his 70+ films as director, the German comes to Dublin to speak as part of International Literature Festival. May 21.
WERNER HERZOG
Africa Day
This fantastic annual celebration of African culture is one of the best freebies on the Dublin event calendar. The all-day event lets multinational Irish-resident Africans present their food, arts and cultures, alongside live music and family-themed fun. Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park. May 21.
Yestival Mother Dublin and ThisIsPopBaby
Combining to present a huge celebration in honour of the two year anniversary of the gay marriage referendum. Yestival’s beat-heavy, lively late-night offering takes place at District 9. May 19.
FROM PAGE 13 That means they’re born out of Korea’s young rebellion: an escape from cultural conservatism, they developed amid an arts-focused drinking district, a party spot where the soju flows like water, and sweaty basement rock gigs are long the norm. Breaking out is less common. Speaking of the rarity of getting gigs around the world for Korean acts - and particularly for Korean acts that fall distinctly apart from the Kpop genre Billy Carter vocalist Kim Ji Won explains “Hongdae got extremely huge and full of tourists and local people who want to hang out. Rents got very, very expensive, and so many live venues had to shut down or move. Still there are more venues in the Hongdae area than in any other part of Seoul, but we can find good venues in other areas too. Hongdae is our local but the atmosphere changed a lot. Maybe it’s time to move on to the bigger world.” That bigger world has turned out to be quite welcoming: as well as Dublin, Billy Carter’s European trek will see them perform at Primavera, one of Europe’s biggest festivals. Relatively newly formed, it’s quite a rise for the band, who are keen to talk through a few of the tracks that have got them where they are. “I’d like to introduce two songs from our album ‘Here I Am’,” Kim tells us, mentioning their latest
Battle For The Bay
Dollymount Strand hosts what organisers say is the biggest watersports and beach festival in the world, with kitesurfing, beach volleyball, paddle boarding, land-yachting, and events for the family on offer all weekend. May 19-21.
Herstory
Ireland’s Lost Muses Speakers celebrate the concept of a muse, exploring the women behind Wilde, Yeats and Joyce with those in the know. Smock Alley Theatre. May 25.
Wicklow Mountains Cycle Challenge
record. “One is ‘The Dog’, written when I was drunk. In Korea, there is saying that goes ‘when people get drunk, they become a dog’ which is kind of negative meaning but I think dogs are better than people.” “So the song says, ‘when you’re drunk, be a dog rather than a bad person and love others’. Well... nah, I lied. The song ain’t nothing but a drinking song. Another one’s called ‘We Can Fight’. “Everyone is fighting in some way to get something precious for themselves. Some will fight to get something material and some will
fight for their ideals or rights. The song is about the fight we all fight.” Though her talk of fighting isn’t literal - rather it links with a common ‘Konglish’ cultural rallying call often shared socially, a motivation shout of ‘fighting’ - Kim certainly doesn’t shy away from on-stage drama, something Billy Carter call getting “emotionally naked.” The band are particularly known for once playing a show dressed entirely as Ronald McDonald’s, and for Kim’s tendency to drop to the floor as she belts out their lyrics. The three-piece are deliberately not what their
name would suggest. “We made an imaginary person who’s totally different from us (gender, race, nationality, looks and so on) to make people never imagine us when they hear the name for the first time. And we named him ‘Billy Carter’,” Kim explains, “which is a combination of a very common name and surname.” Progress outside of Korea is a huge barrier to Billy Carter, as it proves for many Asian acts, and their presence in Dublin is unlikely to be a regular one, meaning the gig is a real ‘once off’ to check out. Claiming Iggy Pop as a key inspiration, Kim
says “it’s definitely a challenge [to progress abroad]. But music is universal so if the music is good, I don’t think it’s impossible. Of course we need money to book flights, and time to book good shows but it’s worth a try for many reasons.” “It’s our first LP so we wanted to tell people about ourselves. Something more emotional and deep. Each song shows our different inner selves in a different way. We started as an acoustic duo and since we became a three-piece, and the sound’s got totally different. Now we are more a
rocking and rolling kind of band enjoying crazy moments on the stage, but we still sometimes play acoustic sets with [drummer] Lee’s percussion”. As for the night at Whelan’s? “Irish people are crazy partiers, right?” Kim asks us. “We want a lovely pint of Guinness and some Jameson, and if we have a chance to visit Cork, some Murphy’s. Because I love Murphy’s, too. Let’s enjoy some music and booze, and let’s love each other.” Billy Carter play Whelan’s on May 29th.
Explore Wicklow from the saddle of a bike, with 50km and 100km routes taking in the garden county’s scenery from Russborough House. May 20.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
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The Irish premiere of the Harry Potter concert series comes to the 3Arena, with the RTE Concert Orchestra performing alongside a super-sized cinematic showing. May 23.
New album of the week
Snoop Dogg - Neva Left. Snoop might be 15 albums deep at this point, but with the dubious Snoop Lion phase behind him and guest slots here for Method Man and Redman, this promises to be his best outing in a while.
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QUICK BREAK | MAGICAL CLONTARF CASTLE’S THE ULTIMATE CITY ESCAPE
Dublin-based electro legends Le Galaxie
Forget Fairytale of New York: there’s one just up the road!
Summer festival fever takes grip as Leixlip gets ready to take Rock the Yard to another Galaxie MARK O’BRIEN
THE 28th annual Leixlip Festival is just around the corner and for music lovers that can only mean one thing – Rock the Yard. The four-star Court Yard Hotel in the heart of Leixlip has a cracking line up of gigs including the Blizzards and the Luna Boys as the four-day festival rings in the month of June with a bang. Dublin-based electronic sensation Le Galaxie kick things off, headlining Rock the Yard on Friday, June 2. Their debut album “Laserdisc Nights II” released in 2011, and they have spent the past six years claiming their title as Ireland’s best live act. The nation’s favourite dance-floor tear jerkers took their live shows to even greater heights last year when they supported Faithless on their Irish
Ro, Bee and TeddyC of Chasing Abbey
tour, sold out the Olympia Theatre, and as usual, had the audience of major European festivals like Lovebox, Benicassim and Electric Picnic on their feet and dancing. In the past, Le Galaxie have played SXSW, CMJ, The Great Escape and Transmusicales. The four-piece will be backed up by Tullamore trio Chasing Abbey, whose unique brand of pop dance and hi-hop sound has been making waves in recent months, with latest single That Good Thing getting a big thumbs up from none other than music bible Hot Press. n Built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, the Court Yard Hotel offers old world charm, beautiful original stone work with contemporary design in a setting that is as picturesque as a pint settling. For more information or to book tickets to Rock The Yard, visit www.courtyard.ie .
ALISON O’HANLON IF you ever wanted to get away from it all and live like fairytale royalty for a night, the romantic setting of Clontarf Castle is the picture-perfect destination you’ve always dreamed of. Though this unique hotel – Dublin’s only castle hotel – is just two DART stops from town, once you arrive, you’ll be transformed into a Disney-princess land of make-believe where the hustle and bustle of Dublin is but a distant dream. The four-star Clontarf Castle offers the perfect blend of history and tradition with all the comfort and luxuries of the 21st century, including an art collection that’d have any Disney villain donning his black and white burglar suit and reaching for his swag bag. The newly revamped hotel’s special Castle Collection package is the perfect way to experience the enchanting fusion of old and new, an experience that begins as soon as you arrive up the enchanting leafy driveway to the breathtaking 12th century facade and in through the dramatic, uber-modern atrium lobby. The incredibly friendly staff are clearly proud to demonstrate how the old can enrich the new – and never is this more
evident than when taking in the ancient hotel’s contemporary gallery. Follow their impressive art trail you uncover a series of intriguing pieces from celebrated artists including Ed Freeman, Ingrid Bugge and Marjorie Kaye, many of which have an element of mischief, humour and often a hidden layer of detail. Once you’ve taken in the art trail, continue to indulge the senses over Fusion Tea, where contemporary meets traditional with sweet and savoury delights. Step out for a stroll along Clontarf’s promenade or unwind in the splenid comfort of Knights Bar over a drink. As the night draws in relax and take in the historic space, make your way to the awardwinning Fahrenheit restaurant for dinner where locally sourced ingredients take pride of place under executive head chef Stuart Heeney, who’s as talented as he is charming. Speaking of which the only thing Clontarf Castle didn’t deliver was a Prince Charming, but then I wasn’t looking! nThe eclectic Castle Collection package is priced from €269 per night and includes the art trail, decadent afternoon tea experience ‘Fusion Tea’ and Artisan Castle breakfast the following morning for two. Visit clontarfcastle.ie or call 01 8332321 for more information on the Castle Collection package.
The plush Knights Bar is a great spot to unwind in
Comfort and luxury are guaranteed at the castle
Fusion Tea is an experience not to be missed
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Exquisite Ecuador will take your breath away
SYLVIA POWNALL PICTURE the scene: you are travelling by gondola 600 feet above the rain forest floor as the canopy of trees around you dissolves in a swirl of mist and birds of prey. This is just one of the eye-opening experiences you can expect at the Mashpi Lodge in the Ecuadorian rain forest – a five-star retreat in the clouds. The magical resort opened five years ago just 68 miles north west of Quito and lies within a 3,200acre nature reserve that is home to the Yumbo tribe. Nature meets luxury at the Mashpi Lodge. Located deep in the cloud forests of Ecuador, it’s one of the planet’s most biodiverse hotspots. As soon as you pass through the imposing bamboo gates and reach the modern steel and glass prefab structure on stilts you know you have entered another realm. This chic hotel is like no other – you can sip coffee on the terrace as dawn breaks and witness the abundant wildlife stir below you, getting a close-up and personal experience with one of the most pristine forests in the world. Mashpi lies at 3,100 feet above sea level on the gentle western slopes of the Andes with an average temperature in the low 20s. Its 22 rooms are spread out down long, wide corridors with floor to ceiling glass walls bringing you ever closer to the forest right outside your window. But the breathtaking and unspoiled setting doesn’t mean you have to compromise on creature comforts. The lodge is very much all mod cons with full-length electronic shades to block out the sunlight if you fancy some shut-eye. The lodge offers a multitude of activities from guided hikes and waterfall swims to wildlife spotting and the amazing canopy sky bike. Hiking along the steep and at times muddy trails your guide will point out flora and fauna from grasshoppers to huge millipedes and iguanas – and even fresh puma tracks. Catering is buffet-style but the dishes on offer would not look out of place in a Michelin-starred restaurant, and there are countless ways to unwind after a day’s exploring whether you fancy a spa treatment, an evening lecture, or a wander around the Life Centre atrium which is filled with butterflies. This really is bucket list stuff and it’s a considered purchase, but it’s an experience that will stay with you. As if the lodge itself wasn’t enough you’ll also get to explore the beautiful colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca on a private tour. THE DEAL Nine nights at the 3-star Mashpi Lodge from €3,995 per person. Includes: All flights, transfers, tours, accommodation in all-inclusive Mashpi Lodge. For more information or to book visit www. NuevoMundo.ie or call the South American expert, Michael Harrington, at 01 241 2360.
The Mashpi Torrenteer
The vibrant cock of the rock is just one of hundreds of bird species around Mashpi Lodge
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Logo earrings €79; blue leather wrap bracelet €49 (with summer charms starting from €39); blue radiant hearts bangle €79; radiant hearts rings €59
Summer time Sparkles Radiant hearts rings €59; Hearts band ring €79
EMMA NOLAN
BRIGHT colours and hints of sparkle – if that doesn’t make you feel summery, I don’t know what will.. Affordable jewellery brand PANDORA is just about to launch its summer collection, and it is a delight of colour and summer vibes. Sweetly coloured ice cream-
tinged pastels, bright whites and coloured gemstones combine with sterling silver for a fresh approach to accessorising for warm weather. The collection is elegant and timeless and pieces bought now will still look great next summer and the one after. In store from June 1, prices range from €22 to €99.
Pearlescent hearts band ring €79; Pave drops earrings €99
Light blue radiant hearts ring €59; light blue radiant hearts bangle €79; droplet rings starting from €45; summer charms starting from €39; tropical paradise petites €29; floating locket €99
White orchids earrings €39; orchid dangle €45 worn on sterling silver necklace from €29; leather wrap bracelet €49 with charms starting from €39; pearlescent hearts band ring €79
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Mint Velvet Clossome tencel bralet €85; blossom tencel belted tapered trouser €109
Mint Velvet Clean wide leg trouser €165; double-breasted minimal blazer €219; penny buckle sandal €125
Mint Velvet Blossom tencel bralet €185; blossom tencel belted tapered trouser €109; penny buckle sandal €125
EMMA NOLAN Style Editor
PLANNING holiday outfits is one of life’s nicest pleasures: you’ve got a holiday coming up, time off work and some new clothes to debut. As a long-time lover of jumpsuits and playsuits, I can’t recommend co-ords enough when it comes to summer/holiday dressing. As separates, allow
yourself the ease of an all-in-one outfit but the freedom to mix and match, thus allowing for more variety in your holiday wardrobe (especially if you’re only bringing hand luggage). So, with a set containing a top and bottoms, you essentially have three outfits – wearing it all together, wearing the top with different bottoms and wearing the bottoms with a different
Mint Velvet Stripe bralet €85; stripe trouser €125; penny buckle sandal €125
Penneys Embroidered co-ord top €9; embroidered co-ord shorts €9
Co-ord, mix & Match
top – capsule dressing at its simplest! The usual suspects like Asos, Missguided and Pretty Little Thing always have an abundance of co-ords available online, but Penneys has some great ones in stock at the moment and Mint Velvet (which is in Dundrum Town Centre and in BT2 in Blanchardstown) currently has a gorgeous range.
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Mint Velvet Lace shell top €125; lace skirt €179; penny buckle sandal €125
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The new Peugeot 308 is due here in autumn
Peugeot brings new style and technology to 308 PEUGEOT’S new 308 model boasts new styling, advanced driver assistance systems, the latestgeneration Peugeot engines and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox. The new car will be available to view in Dublin dealer showrooms this autumn, ahead of the 181-registration period. The car will be available in six trim versions: Access, Active, Allure, GT Line, GT and GTi. The new exterior design styling features a redesigned bonnet and vertical grille with new LED lighting. On the inside Peugeot uses its latest i-Cockpit touch-screen system combined with some new advanced driver assistance systems and 3D sat nav. Depending on trim, features can include Active Safety Brake, Active Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Visiopark with 180 degree rear camera and Park Assist function, which measures the parking space available and actually steers the car in. For the new 308, Peugeot claims that the PureTech petrol engine has undergone a major upgrade to deliver low fuel consumption and more efficient pollution reduction. For the PureTech 130 S&S petrol engine the exhaust gases go through a catalytic converter, then a passive-regeneration gasoline particle filter. This is matched to a new six-speed manual gearbox.
LDV adds minibus to range IRELAND’S revived LDV van range has added the Mini B van to the range as a mini bus for long road trips, airport transfers and city driving. Mini B van is based on the LDV V80 van and come with electronic brake force distribution and anti-lock braking system plus park assist, which is very helpful when parking a larger vehicle in tight spaces. The Mini B comes with a digital dashboard. The Mini B is powered by a 136bhp engine and is teamed with a six-speed manual gearbox. Safety features include driver and passenger airbags, remote central locking and reverse parking sensors together with LED parking lamps, emergency roof hatch and fire exit. The Mini B is a 14+1 seat vehicle and a 5+1 version will soon be available. They both come with an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat and three seat cabin.
Audi gets sporty with the new A5
Audi have long been renowned for the sporty feel of their car designs and performance. That reputation is especially obvious in the Audi A5 Sportback, which Michael Moroney found both economical and great to drive. THE world of coupe cars has changed and expanded so that it’s now possible to indulge in the sporty ambiance that these cars offer while still having some family car values. That message comes clearly into focus when you drive the new Audi A5 – a car that blends modern coupe styling with space. Audi has upgraded the A5, sharpening its lines and adding some impressive new technology features. The A5 coupe look is strongly retained while the styling is more crisp and modern, so that you know that the car is new. Under the skin Audi engineers have worked hard to shave 85kg from the car’s weight and that adds to the improved fuel economy. After some days behind the wheel you can appreciate the level of engineering and technology that has underpinned the car’s comfort and
road manners. That appreciation comes in the form of ease of driving, smooth power flow, good economy and just an all-round great car to drive. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine is a perfect match for the seven speed automatic gearbox that was a feature of the S-Line version that I drove. You get the option of experiencing a more exciting drive when you opt for the Sport mode in the gearbox and its does deliver an obvious difference in driving pace. The gearbox also allows a low engine rev cruising speed so on longer runs it is possible to drive at 120km/hr on the motorway at just 1,750rpm engine speed. This makes for smooth and quiet motorway cruising that’s truly economical. Compared with the previous model, Audi claims to have reduced the A5 fuel consumption
by as much as 22% while increasing power output by up to 17%. All engines comply with the limits of the Euro 6 emission standard. The standard, updated start-stop system includes changes that reduce fuel consumption and lowers average CO2 to 109g/km. The system deactivates the engine when coasting up to traffic signals at less than seven km/h. I found that the Audi A5 Sportback was able to achieve a range of over 900km and that impressed me. The official economy figure is 23.8km/litre (4.2/100km or 67mpg) and I almost achieved that over the full 1304km that I drove the car. That was a unique economy figure even if much of my driving was on motorways of national primary roads. On the inside this A5 Sportback blends comfort with great design.
The new Audi A5 is an impressive car to look at and to drive. The engine performance coupled with a smooth driveline makes this car an ultimate pleasure to drive. Entry prices start at €49,600 and there are some impressive PCP finance offers available.
Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TD
SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine power Engine Torque 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price
2.0 litre 190hp 400Nm 7.9 seconds 23.8km/litre (4.2/100km or 67mpg) 40 litres 109g/km A3 €190 20,000km/12 mon 5 star (2015) 3 years (100,000km) €49,600
The dash layout has been modernised for the new Audi A5
The seating has easy adjustment and I was in a comfortable position with my phone Bluetooth connected within minutes. Audi claims that there is slightly more legroom in the rear and the seat design means that other than the tallest people, your rear passengers will
never complain. The four doors mean that this is an accessible car with Iso-fix couplings on the two outer rear seats. The centre seat position is a little tight, meaning that this is in reality a very comfortable four seat car that has impressive style.
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ReelReviews GUARDIANS 2
Volumes of character ANYTHING with Kurt Russell is worth watching, and his enjoyably hammy turn here is just one highlight of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (Cert 12A, 120 mins), the neon-soaked sequel to the popular first film. It’s more of the same, as the cast build up their characters a little more, delivering a frantic sci-fi that’s full of violence, vulgarity and fun, making it a welcome addition to the usually dour genre.
KING ARTHUR
What goes around ... DIRECTOR Guy Richie has turned out a fairly gritty but underwhelming take on the whole King Arthur legend, with Charlie Hunnam gamely stepping up to star in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (Cert 12A, 126 mins). It looks okay, but just doesn’t bring anything new to the legend, despite some nice visuals in parts. Hunnam is decent in the a-beefcake-with-destiny role, but it’s nothing you haven’t seen before.
GHOST IN THE SHELL A flawed reinvention
SCARLETT Johansson’s time as the Major at the heart of Ghost in The Shell (Cert 15A, 107 mins) is nearly up, as it edges towards the exit at cinema complexes. In a future world where cybernetically modified or augmented humans are commonplace, she’s one herself, on the trail of dangerous hackers. It often looks absolutely spectacular, but doesn’t live up to the source material.
CINEMA
SUMMER PREVIEW: SOME MORE OF THE BLOCKBUSTERS COMING TO CINEMAS
It’s another selection of sizzlers to look out for SHANE DILLON
WITH the great weather we had recently, you could be forgiven for thinking that summer has arrived. Well, not quite – as we all know, summer in Ireland usually seems to be ‘the good two weeks’ that land around the Leaving Cert exams, as well as going to the cinema much more often to catch the latest summer sizzler (or occasional turkey). Speaking of which ...
Colossal (May 19) Fusing Anne Hathaway with Pacific Rift, Colossal takes the standard monsterattacks-city trope to deliver a comedy (with added dashes of alcoholism). The kaiju (giant monsters) at the heart of 2013’s Pacific Rim were that film’s biggest feature – pun intended – and, here, director Nacho Vigalondo has put his own twist on their appeal, casting Hathaway as a troubled woman who starts manifesting highly-destructive kaiju in downtown Seoul. A f t e r 2 014 ’s d o u r
Godzilla (a film which audiences still haven’t forgiven for killing off Bryan Cranston in the first act, after bigging him up in the trailers), there’s a definite gap in the market for big, stompy monsters to make their mark on cinema screens.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (May 25) With Johnny Depp’s recent career seemingly cast adrift in one cinema shipwreck after another (the less said about SS Mortdecai, the better), it’s unsurprising that he’s returned to don the boots, hat and eyeliner of Captain Jack Sparrow. While the franchise was in danger of hitting the rocks during its last outing, the addition of the charismatic Javier Bardem as a new nemesis – the eponymous Captain Salazar – may be enough of a jolt to get the series back on course, with early indications that the film is ticking all the right boxes to leave timbers well and truly shivered again.
The Mummy (June 09) Tom Cruise stars as Universal attempts to reboot the faded franchise that many cinemagoers still associate with Brendan Fraser (remember him?) Updated to modern times, and now with an ancient princess as its Big Bad, you can expect a decent blockbuster that’s deftly delivered on Cruise control, with some heavily CG-led setpieces. If nothing else, it could work as a welcome alternative to the superheroheavy release schedule, as well as the latest in stale sequels. Which leads to ...
Transformers: The Last Knight (June 23) Director Michael Bay’s latest film looks set to be a thoughtful, introspective piece that gradually explores the complex psychological and emotional impact of being a bloody big robot smashing and shooting things in slow motion* while the American flag flutters a lot in front of giant explosions and sunsets. You’re either a fan of
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the truly atrocious Transformers films, or you’re not – fans know exactly what they’ll be getting here, while everyone else knows what to avoid. (*Now with added King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table flashbacks, for extra cheese!)
The Dark Tower (July 28) With Stephen King’s It reboot on TV soon to make a whole new generation terrified of clowns,
King fans can also take in the long-awaited film based on his Dark Tower series. The formidable Idris Elba leads opposite Matthew McConaughey as his nemesis, with high expectations for the film to do justice to the themes and complexity of the books.
Atomic Blonde (August 11) With her bravura turn in 2015’s Mad Max showing an unexpected flair
for an action-heavy role, Charlize Theron goes even further with Atomic Blonde, delving into Cold War-era cat and mouse games in divided Berlin. With its uber-stylish, energetic, violent trailers seeing the film already dubbed ‘Jane Wick’ by some wags, the talented actress could be on the cusp of creating an impressive new franchise to leave action fans shaken and stirred.
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TECH ATTACK: RANSOMWARE WORM CHEWED THROUGH WORLDWIDE IT DEFENCES “It’s the pirate’s life for me”
Disney’s ‘Pirates’ hijacked?
WITH hackers and global tech piracy taking centre-stage around the world this week, some other pirates have reportedly been busy attacking the landlubber execs at Disney, arrrr. While they haven’t been waving cutlasses about, they’ve nonetheless been engaged in pretty modern piracy – demanding a king’s ransom to prevent a hacked big budget blockbuster from being released online, bit by bit, until the ransom is paid. With the film widely reported to be the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (above), the choppedup release threat poses an unwanted irritant to ‘The Mouse House’, not least as the film is slated for release very soon.
Hackers However, with the hackers demanding a healthy haul of Bitcoins – otherwise, increasingly large segments will be posted online – time is running out while the pressure is rising to resolve the issue, although Disney are also reported as refusing to pay the demand. It’s not an empty threat – similar hijacking issues have arisen before, with a slew of Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black episodes posted online last yeat after a similar bit of attempted piracy. The best way to see Disney’s ‘Pirates’ is at the cinema, of course, but it’s possible they’ll be making an illegal landfall sooner than expected, or wanted ...
While the criminal hackers behind WannaCry are demanding Bitcoins (right) rather than conventional money, the principle is the same – having hijacked/encrypted data, they demand a ransom be paid to release it
WannaCry’s rampage creates a global mess THE world has been gripped by a single tech story this week like never before, as malicious ‘ransomware’ wreaked havoc across the globe, leading to a domino chain of disaster in one sector after another – a chain which still hasn’t finished its tumbling yet. Literally hundreds of thousands of companies all around the world were affected by the ransomware virus commonly known as WannaCry (and a WannaCry2 variant), which certainly left plenty of people ready to cry – with rage, given the mess it created for many. While ransomware is a common enough IT threat to look out for – indeed, even Gazette Towers fell prey to one pesky worm
SHANE DILLON sdillon@dublingazette.com
some time back (which, true to form, blocked access to a huge amount of files by encrypting them, then demanded payment to unlock the files, just as WannaCry has been doing) – the scale and speed of WannaCry’s path to global mayhem was unprecedented. From entire healthcare systems to banking networks, right down to several Mom-n-Pop local businesses, the ransomeware worm hijacked
individual computers and entire networks at a global level with startling speed and ease, effectively shouting “Stick ’em up – now hand over the loot!” at its victims. Here at home, the Government was as quick to react as its peers around the world, putting out warnings and advising industry/the public about the threat posed by WannaCry, although by that stage, the damage was done. Echoing the warnings of international experts, the National Cyber Security Centre in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment pointed out how WannaCry exploited a particular Microsoft Win-
dows vulnerability. This allowed it to easily self-replicate and spread – alarmingly, it didn’t need to be triggered by a user – with experts all around the world rushing to try to fix the issue and stop WannaCry in its tracks, but even this global effort was just a little too late. W hile WannaCr y’s impact in Ireland (at the time of writing) was pretty limted compared to several other countries, reports suggested that Russian and Chinese computers had been particularly badly impacted. From ATMs to hospitals, colleges to telephone networks, a very dievrse amount of systems everywhere were hijacked and held to ransom.
Furious accusations have already been thrown about in several countries about who was to blame for the scale of the crisis, while governments and political parties alike have bickered about their defences in the face of the attacks. It’s a story that’s still unfolding at the time of going to print, with the alarming incident underscoring the surprisingly wobbly state of global IT systems despite literally decades of research, training and expensive tech already in place to stop such an attack – all of which utterly failed in the face of an attack by a sneaky but not especially sophisticated virus. Governments, corpora-
tions, tech and national security agencies, and Joe Public alike have all been asking the same question: who was behind the attack? Analysts have started to point the finger at North Korea, with initial reports emerging of similarities between the ransomware and previous antics linked to well-known NK hackers. However, while it’s still too early to know the full story and impact of WannaCry’s rampage, it has perhaps served as a harsh reminder that IT threats are very real, with even one ‘simple’ attack having had the ability to impact on hundreds of millions of people, while governments stood by helplessly.
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FastSport IRISH WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SQUAD NAMED: METEORS’ Aoife Whelan, DCU Mercy’s Sarah Woods, Pyrobel Killester’s Emma Sherwood and Michelle Clarke and Courtyard Liffey Celtics’ Aine O’Connor and Sorcha Tiernan were all part of an initial Irish women’s basketball panel of 18 players. It follows a successful trial held in Cork recently with the players subsequently lining out in a trial game against the Irish Under-18 women’s team in the Mardyke. From there, a reduced selection will travel to Luxembourg this weekend fo three friendly games against the hosts. Speaking about the news, coach Mark Scannell said: “It gave us vital court time before we head to Luxembourg next weekend and will be good preparation for the Mardyke Series which will take place in Ireland in June and will see the squad face off against Iceland in two friendly games on June 9 and 10.”
SOCCER: RODDY COLLINS TAKES ON THE CHALLENGE AT CONTROVERSY-HIT CLUB
Cabra’s finest believes he can change Athlone’s world
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RODDY Collins is back in the League of Ireland with Athlone Town and, in true Roddy style, he walks into a club who have had their fair share of controversy lately. Since the turn of the year, a Portuguese consortium has invested in the club while R icardo Monsanto was appointed manager before mutually agreeing to leave the club after failing to win for eight games in succession. Worst of all, an investigation has been opened into matchfixing allegations aimed at the team. Now former Bohemians, Dublin City, and Shamrock Rovers manager Collins is back at the helm he occupied for one season in 2013. In doing so, the Cabra man is taking his first job in management since parting ways with Waterford United in 2016. He was present at Tolka Park for Athlone’s 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne last Friday night and claimed afterwards that meeting the club’s mysterious investor is not some-
Roddy Collins is looking forward to the challenge at Athlone Town
thing he is bothered about. “No, I don’t care. I only want to meet him if he doesn’t pay us,” Collins joked. “Why would I want to meet him? It’s nothing to do with me,” he said afte the result that leaves the side seventh in the eight team league. “I met Marc [Fourmeaux],
who is running the show. I understand football and he understands football, so it is business. We spoke football.”
No reservations Collins also has no reservations over taking charge of a team in the midst of an investigation into three of their
games this season. “Sure, it had nothing to do with me but I’m used to investigations!” Another aspect of controversy that has engulfed the club is how many foreign players have been brought in since the new investors took over but Collins believes if you are good enough to play
then it shouldn’t matter where you come from. “We’ll get whoever the best players are. Honestly now, it doesn’t bother me. If a player can play, he can play. The keeper [Igor Labuts] took some stick during the week but I thought he was brilliant tonight. It doesn’t matter where they are from, and there will be options to bring players in from abroad. That’s good. “The beauty is if you are getting someone from outside, you’re not competing with other clubs because they don’t know who he is.” Many football men might have run a mile if approached by Athlone to take over the team but, as Collins attests to, his own self-believe can often be to his detriment. “I knew the potential of the club was there before and the investors coming in have assured me there is plenty of revenue there to get it going, and plenty of players out there to bring in. “I believe I can change the world – that’s my problem,” Collins concluded with a wry smile.
Castle Father and Son all set for 50th anniversary sport@dublingazette.com
Lee Healion, Dawson Jewellers’ Ken McDonagh, and Barry McConville (captain, Castle GC). Picture: Pat Cashman
CASTLE Golf Club have confirmed Dawson Jewellers will be the sponsors of the 57th year of the All Ireland Father & Son Foursomes competition which will be held at the club in July. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the year when Joe Carr won this event along with his son Jody. Captain Barry McConville said of the event: “This is one of those great tournaments in Ireland that builds and nourishes future talent, relation-
ships and values which are all important to our club and to golf in general.” Qualifying will take place on an 18-hole strokes format on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2. The cost of entry is €70 per pair.
Castle welcome It is expected that this year’s event will once again attract over 500 hopefuls on the two qualif ying days, representing over 100 different clubs who will all experience the renowned Castle welcome.
Sixty-four pairs will qualify for the match-play stages of the event, which will run from Monday, July 3 until the final on Sunday, July 9. Last season saw former Walker Cup player Jody Fanagan reach his first All-Ireland Father and Son final along with his son Harry. Peter and Graham O’Connor of Foxrock had the best gross score in the qualifiers and their fine golf continued all the way through the matchplay stages to the final. Both pairs treated spectators
to fine golf right throughout the week and a large crowd were treated to a fantastic final played in the spirit that this competition is renowned for. In the final, the Fanagans (Milltown) defeated the O’Connors (Foxrock) 4&3 in a hard fought final. For more information and for updates throughout the week of the tournament, visit the club website at www.castlegc. ie. Entries can be made through the website from May 16 or by calling Castle Golf Club on (01) 4904207.
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Liffey and Sheriff at the heart of inner-city life
Pearse Street club win the battle of the Wanderers to land FAI Intermediate Cup title, making for an epic day out for innercity Dublin clubs at the Aviva Stadium in the national finals FAI INTER CUP FINAL
Murphy boys lead way in fourth win in six seasons
Liffey Wanderers 2 Cobh Wanderers 2 Liffey won 5-4 on penalties sport@dublingazette.com
SHERIFF YC lifted their fourth Aviva/Umbro sponsored FAI Junior Cup in six years as a goal in each half earned them victory against Evergreen in Saturday’s final at the Aviva Stadium. At the end of a first half they dominated, the holders forged ahead through Stephen Murphy’s free-kick and, despite the Kilkenny side mounting a comeback after the break, another of the four Murphy brothers, Paul, sealed the triumph with a second goal. It looked to be a frustrating afternoon for the Dublin side when their constant pressure failed to deliver the breakthrough until the final moments of the half. When John Rock had been denied from close-range by a superb Packie Holden save, the ball broke and Evergreen conceded a free on the edge of their box. Up stepped Stephen Murphy to curl his low shot around the wall and past Holden despite the goalkeeper getting a hand on the effort. By that stage, Sheriff had missed a litany of chances mainly through Sean and Stephen Murphy but Evergreen, contesting their first final since 1984, enjoyed their moments too. A surge by Mikey Drennan to the end-line on the half hour resulted in a left-wing cross which Daryl Walshe was prevented from getting a touch to by the advancing Lee Murphy The Sheriff goalkeeper was also at his best in batting away a thunderous shot from Chris Whearty after the winger cut in from the left. Still, once Sheriff edged into the lead, they held control. Apart from Whearty’s shot with 20 minutes left which flew over the crossbar and another effort late on by substitute Lee Delaney, Evergreen couldn’t convert their superiority of possession into clearcut chances. As they gambled in pursuit of an equaliser late on, gaps appeared at the back and the clinical Sheriff profited. Darren Dunne teed up the overlapping Paul Murphy with a superb pass and the rampaging right-back beat Holden with a crisp shot.
L I F F E Y Wa n d e r e r s emerged victorious in the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup Final after a hardfought victory against Cobh Wanderers which was decided after a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. It ensured an inner-city double in the national cup finals, adding to Sheriff YC’s success in the Junior Cup, their near neighbours from just across the river joining them for memorable celebrations later on Saturday evening. Cobh started the better of the two sides at the Aviva Stadium, registering the first shot on target
when danger man Ian Stapleton was played into the box before firing towards the near post only for his shot to be saved. Stapleton thought he had scored the first goal of the game after 15 minutes. A 25-yard shot from Eoin Hastings produced a good save from Philip O’Connor and Stapleton was the quickest to react, firing in from close range only to be ruled offside. Liffey managed their first effort on target with 33 minutes on the clock. Cobh cleared multiple crosses before one finally found its intended target. Lee Roche’s header proved to be a fairly routine save for Michael Devine. In what was an even first 45 minutes, the sides went in level. Cobh had
the better chances and seemed the more likely side to break the deadlock but Liffey were holding up to their challenge well. The second half kicked off in a lively fashion with both sides eager to capitalise on their half-time break. Liffey striker Aidan Roche was troubling the Cobh defence with his pace and he looked a constant threat. Liffey were having the better of the opening second-half exchanges but Cobh still looked dangerous going forward. They almost took the lead before the 60-minute mark when David Andrews went close with a header. Aidan Roche was continuing to cause the Cobh defence problems, controlling excellently inside
the box and forcing a good save from Devine. Minutes later he repeated the same feat, but once again he was denied by Devine. Liffey opened the scoring after 71 minutes with a headed goal from 19-yearold Clay ton Maher. The youngster first rattled the crossbar with a header, and he was first to react, capitalising on the rebound to head Liffey in front. Liffey almost made it two shortly afterwards, this time Lee Roche failing to get the ball into the Cobh net after a threaded through ball. Cobh pressed for an equaliser and they were rewarded with 85 minutes gone. A flicked effort by substitute Stephen Griffin was saved by O’Connor,
Players and fans from Liffey Wanderers and Sheriff YC celebrate together on Pearse Street with their respective FAI Intermediate and Junior Cup titles.
but Conor Meade was on hand at the back post to level the game with five minutes to play. The tie finished level and extra-time was required to separate the sides. Liffey took the lead after just four minutes. Aidan Roche drove at the Cobh defence, turning two defenders before slotting passed the Cobh keeper to give Liffey a precious lead. Cobh almost got an equaliser just before halftime. Substitute Alan O’Flynn half-volleyed from outside the crowded Liffey penalty area, but Liffey keeper O’Connor saved and then showed good reflexes and claimed the rebound. Liffey almost ensured victory with a minute left to play. Cobh had committed bodies forward in search of an equaliser, and a counter attack saw Lee Roche’s through on goal but his curled effort was denied by Devine. In the dying seconds of extra-time, Cobh found a precious equaliser. Committing large numbers in to the box proved fruitful, and Conor Meade finished in to the roof of the net with virtually the last kick of the game following a set-piece. The FAI Intermediate Cup final would be decided on penalties. It was Liffey Wanderers who showed the most nerve in the deciding penalties, edging out their rivals 5-4 in what was a tense shootout to go on and lift the cup.
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SOCCER: SALLYNOGGIN CLUB UNDONE BY FANTASTIC NORTHSIDE RIVALS
UCD on crest of a Wave at top of women’s table UCD Waves moved to the top of the Women’s National League on goal difference thanks to an impressive 2-1 win away to Peamount United. The visitors dominated for large parts of the game and got off to the perfect start by taking the lead after just two minutes. Dearbhaile Beirne was the scorer after Orlagh Nolan’s free kick bounced all the way through to her and she prodded past the keeper from eight yards. The impressive Julie-Ann Russell then came close for UCD midway through the first half when she picked up the ball and ran through the middle of the pitch before unleashing a shot from 25 yards that had the keeper beaten but not the crossbar. Peamount were struggling to cope with UCD’s constant pressing and striker Amber Barrett was becoming increasingly isolated up front. UCD had dominated the first half but they found themselves holding just a 1-0 lead going into the break. Peamount attacked the visitors from the start of the second period in an attempt to get themselves back into the game and they almost managed it when Heather Payne won the ball on the edge of the UCD box. Rebekah Carroll attempted to win the ball but Payne nudged it past her before taking a shot that was deflected onto the outside of the post. The Greenogue club had another chance to equalise from the resultant corner but Eleanor Ryan Doyle’s header towards goal, via a deflection, was prevented from crossing the line by keeper Brooke Dunne. Barrett then had her first real opportunity of the second half but Emily Cahill raced back and produced an excellent tackle just inside the box to stop her getting her shot away. UCD made it 2-0 after 62 minutes when Beirne got her second of the game through fortunate circumstances. Her strike appeared to slip through the hands of Naoisha McAloon in the Peamount goal, and into the back of the net. Peamount gave themselves a lifeline with seven minutes remaining when Barrett raced clear of her marker and waited for Dunne to leave her goal, before coolly poking past her. They were right back in the game but they couldn’t find another and it was in fact UCD who should have scored with a late chance to make the game safe.
The St Joseph’s Boys Under-13 side ahead of their All-Ireland final date with St Kevin’s Boys
Joeys can’t halt Kevin’s run SFAI U-13 CUP FINAL St Kevin’s Boys St Joseph’s Boys JAMES HENDICOTT
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S T K E V I N ’ S B OYS completed an astonishingly dominant quadruplet of titles by beating DDSL rivals St Joseph’s for the Under-13 title in Jackson Park on Sunday afternoon, marking their fourth All Ireland school’s title of the weekend with a 2-0 win. Nobody had got within two goals of St Kevin’s in their seven game Skechers Cup campaign ahead of the final, with the prior three rounds all ending
in 5-0 wins, and the earlier stages not much more competitive. Evan Ferguson headed just wide for St Kevin’s from an early corner, chipping over another shortly afterwards, while an Alex O’Brien finish was cleared off the line behind the Joseph’s keeper shortly afterwards as Kevin’s made all the early running. Another O’Brien chance was blocked away by Joseph’s ten minutes in, and it was the number ten who eventually broke the deadlock, sliding past the impressive Reece Byrne in the Joseph’s goal to put Kevin’s 1-0 up on 20 min-
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Bulls on parade against Knights and Stealers THE BALLYBRACK Bulls closed out their wheelchair basketball league season with a 71-32 loss to the eventual league leaders NI Knights of Belfast last weekend. It comes off the back of a strong win over the Shannonside Stealers a week before, 57-20 (pictured), at Clontarf IWC. It means they will now look forward to the cup weekend which gets underway on May 27. Picture: Martin Doherty
utes. Joseph’s were struggling to get a foot on the ball, and while solid defence from the likes of Aaron Moore and Luke Messitt were helping their cause, Kevin’s dominance of possession was substantial. Mu c h o f i t c a m e through the twists and turns of tricky right-sided player Callum Warren. Joseph’s could consider themselves fortunate to make half time only 1-0 down. Joseph’s started the second half better but it was still Kevin’s who created the first notable chance, with a through ball finding Cian Kelly in space,
and the left winger beating Bryne, but placing his finish just wide. Two minutes later, Kelly found himself in almost exactly the same position, smashing the crossbar, with Ferguson volleying the rebound over. Kevin’s dominance was again rewarded with a break from Ferguson down the right. With a cross to strike partner O’Brien looking the obvious option, Ferguson simply hammered the ball past Byrne into the top right of his goal, for a 2-0 lead with 15 minutes remaining. After that, the game petered out. Joseph’s
best chance fell to Hugo McLaughlin who couldn’t connect well in the Kevin’s box, and the pace of Kevin’s attacks lost a little of their edge. The closing minutes were perhaps Joseph’s best of the game, but they found the final touch just out of reach as they tried to launch aa comeback, even when McLaughlin saw a late one-on-one turned away by Fiachra Pagel in the Kevin’s goal. But it was a controlled Kevin’s display that ultimately saw them charge over the line and to that fourth All-Ireland trophy of the weekend with a 2-0 win.
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Cabo trio all net second half goals in final win
CLUB NOTICEBOARD CUALA
FOXROCK Cabinteely’s shooting stars provided a major impetus to see the Dublin Under-16 ladies footballers produce a brilliant second half fightback to beat Meath 5-9 to 2-7 in their Leinster final in Clane. At the break Meath appeared to be in full control as the royals took a 1-5 to 0-3 lead. But Foxrock’s Roisin McGovern (2-4), Jodi Egan (1-2) and Sarah O’Leary (1-0) all made key scores to turn the tide. Picture: GAAPics.com
MIXED championship results for our
Fómhair do chlanna. Chead chruinniu
adult footballers. The seniors qualified
eile (<30 noimead) den ghrupa Domhnach
for the quarter finals by beating Naomh
11 Meitheamh 8.30 in.
Maur in O’Toole park last Thursday but
The Grupa gaeilge have prepared a list
our intermediates lost to Thomas Davis
of useful phrases which will be distrib-
by 0-6 to 0-5 in Glencullen on Friday and
uted to parents to help those who would
our junior Cs lost to Naomh Olaf by 1-8 to
like to use a little Irish with the kids.
1-13 in Hyde Park on Sunday.
FOOTBALL: SFC WOES FINALLY PUT TO BED BY DALKEY CLUB
September 16. Next meeting (max 30
Cuala, Clannna Gael, Stars of Erin and
minutes) in Cuala at 8.30pm on Sunday,
Avondale had their first taste of com-
June 11. All welcome.
petitive action and a lot of fun in Hyde Park last Saturday. Bhi an-la acu. Congratulations to Dublin U-16 Captain Grainne O’Driscoll and team mates
DUBLIN SFC 2ND ROUND
Cuala 3-16 St Maur’s 3-11 sport@dublingazette.com
CUALA reached the last eight of the Dublin senior football championship, coming out on top of a high-scoring game with St Maur’s 3-16 to 3-11 at O’Toole Park. Cuala haven’t enjoyed much success in the competition in recent years, bowing out in the first round for the last four years since promotion. But, buoyed by an opening round win over Raheny, they bounced back from the conces-
sion of Conor McGuire and Ciaran Reddin goals and a David McGuinness three-pointer from the penalty line to give the Rush side a deserved lead going into the break. Howe ve r, t a l i s manic dual star Con O’Callaghan was found in fine form once again and he helped his side to a second half comeback with a personal tally of 2-4. Cuala set about getting themselves back into the game straight from the restart and had already notched 1-4 within five minutes. The goal came f r o m L u ke K e a t i n g
after he directed Mark Schutte’s effort into the back of the net. The Dalkey side kept up that momentum throughout the second half and eventually struck up a big lead of their own – one that proved too big for St Maurs to claw back. Cuala will be joined in the draw for the next round by K ilmacud Crokes after they eventually got past a hardworking Parnells side at Blakestown Road. The teams may be separated by two divisions, but the gap on the night was only three points as Crokes progressed thanks
to a 0-15 to 1-9 victory. Parnells started the game brightly and scored an early goal through Pearse O’Hanlon. Stephen Duffy followed that up with a point for the Coolock side but Paul Mannion, Pat Duggan and Conor Kelly all pointed to draw the sides level. Parnells scored again but Mark Vaughan then reeled off three unanswered scores to give Crokes a two point lead going into the break. Crokes stepped up their game after the restart and eventually won after kicking five points in succession.
to 1-13 with the Dublin minor hurlers in the Leinster semi-final. The second annual Cuala Bualadh is on
became Cuala’s latest champions of
in Thomastown on Sunday, May 21 and
Leinster with a 5-9 to 2-7 win over Meath
this year it is a football tournament. 300
on Saturday.
players from 24 teams in eight different counties will be taking part.
sta gearr de fhrasai Gaeilge againn le
Mammy and Me launched last Satur-
scaipeadh ar tuismitheoirí chun cabhru
day with 20 ladies enjoying two sessions
leo siud ar mhaith leo beagan Gaeilge a
with Cuala’s Shaunna Curtis. The ladies
usaid leis na paistí.
learned some basic camogie skills as well
Beidh Tráth na gCeisteanna Da-
as how to share those skills with others.
theangach againn Satharn 16 Mean
Sessions will continue for several weeks.
SHANKILL THE next club development lotto draw,
Emmets; our U-10 boys football team
sponsored by Slimming World, will be
were away to Stars of Erin and the U-11
held on Thursday, May 18 in Brady’s Pub.
girls football team travelled to Bally-
Tickets are €2 each or three for €5.
boden St Enda’s. On Sunday, our U-9 girls
Our academy, sponsored by O’ Don-
Cuala turn tide to Rush past Maur’s
Well done to Cuala’s Diarmaid O’Floinn and Liam Murphy who beat Wexford 0-21
Grace Nash and Rachel Hartnett who
Bhi ar ndara cruinniu againn. Ta lio-
Con O’Callaghan scored 2-4 as Cuala reach last eight of Dublin senior football championship.
Bi-lingual Family Quiz on Saturday,
Over 220 U-6 boys and girls from
played St Marks away.
nell’s Pharmacy, is in Shanganagh Castle
Players for the adult team are very
at 10am every Saturday. The cost is €2
welcome; contact Kevin on 086 8449902.
per child; there is no annual subscrip-
Registration of players (outside of the
tion and all equipment is provided free.
Academy) and fees will be accepted any
So why not come along any Saturday
Saturday in the Castle.
morning and give the academy a try.
Our golf classic will be held in Wood-
Great news: O’Donnell’s Pharmacy is
brook Golf Club on Friday, June 30. Team
the sponsor for our summer camp this
of four players are €300 and includes
year which is from July 3-7. Cost for club
a meal. Contact Jimmy Nolan on 087
members is €45, non-club members are
2633203; the time sheet is open now.
€60 with €5 reduction for siblings. E-mail
shankillgaasummer-
camp2017@gmail.com or get your registration form back to the club ASAP as numbers are limited. Action last Saturday: U-7 girls and boys’ teams enjoyed a blitz with Bray
For more information on the club, contact secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 4010438. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your GAA club where everybody knows your name.
KILMACUD CROKES CONGRATS to the senior football-
day, May 18.
ers who overcame a dogged Parnells
In hurling, well done to the MHL1
team in their second round champi-
team who beat Cuala 3-17 to 1-17 and
onship game on a wet Friday evening
the MHL3 team who had a good 4-11 to
in Blakestown. They are now into the
1-12 win over St Peregrine’s.
draw for the quarter finals.
Well done to the Dublin minor hurl-
Hard luck to the junior A footballers
ers who beat Wexford to reach the
who narrowly lost to Na Fianna 0-16 to
Leinster final. Congrats to Crokes
2-11 after extra-time in their champi-
representative Mark Grogan who was
onship game.
on the team.
After their initial game ended in a
Dazzle us with your knowledge at the
draw, the intermediate championship
Kilmacud Crokes ladies football quiz
replay vs Round Tower, Lusk will take
night on Friday, May 26 at 8pm in the
place in Ballygriffin at 7.15pm on Thurs-
clubhouse.
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The UCD women’s national league side
UCD on crest of Wave Beirne in inspiring form for UCD Waves as they move to the top of the Women’s National League thanks to their important win over Peamount
KARL GRAHAM
sport@dublingazette.com
UCD Waves moved to the top of the Women’s National League on goal difference thanks to an impressive 2-1 win away to Peamount United last weekend. The visitors dominated for large parts of the game and got off to the perfect start by taking the lead after just two minutes. Dearbhaile Beirne was the scorer after Orlagh Nolan’s free kick bounced all the way through to her and she prodded past the keeper from eight yards. Lone striker Kerri Letmon had a great chance to double their advantage shortly afterwards when she found herself free in the box but her
attempt was straight at the keeper. The impressive Julie-Ann Russell then came close for UCD midway through the first half when she picked up the ball and ran through the middle of the pitch before unleashing a shot from 25 yards that had the keeper beaten but not the crossbar. Peamount were struggling to cope with UCD’s constant pressing and striker Amber Barrett was becoming increasingly isolated up front. They did almost manage to pull a goal back before half-time, however, but Megan Lynch’s in-swinging free to the back post was just too high for Chloe Moloney to get on the end of. UCD had dominated the first half but they
found themselves holding just a 1-0 lead going into the break. Peamount attacked the visitors from the start of the second period in an attempt to get themselves back into the game and they almost managed it when Heather Payne won the ball on the edge of the UCD box. Rebekah Carroll attempted to win the ball but Payne nudged it past her before taking a shot that was deflected onto the outside of the post. The Greenogue club had another chance to equalise from the resultant corner but Eleanor Ryan Doyle’s header towards goal, via a deflection, was prevented from crossing the line by keeper Brooke Dunne. Barrett then had her first real opportunity of
the second half but Emily Cahill raced back and produced an excellent tackle just inside the box to stop her getting her shot away. UCD made it 2-0 after 62 minutes when Beirne got her second of the game through fortunate circumstances. Her strike appeared to slip through the hands of Naoisha McAloon in the Peamount goal, and into the back of the net. Peamount gave themselves a lifeline with seven minutes remaining when Barrett raced clear of her marker and waited for Dunne to leave her goal, before coolly poking past her. They were right back in the game but they couldn’t find another and it was in fact UCD who should have scored with a late chance to make the game safe.