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Call to spend just a day in Sean’s wheelchair Dalkey man driving a campaign to raise greater awareness over mobility issues

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A DALKEY man is on a mission to improve public transport services for wheelchair users by encouraging non-wheelchair users to spend a day in one. Sean O’Kelly has spina

bifida and hydrocephalus and is a full-time wheelchair user who relies on public transport – the Dart, in particular – quite a lot. Following an experience where he was effectively stranded at Clontarf Dart Station due to a broken lift

and no other wheelchair access facilities, Sean is now asking for there to be equality for wheelchair users. Speaking on behalf of wheelchair users’ mobility difficulties, he said: “Last year, we had the Marriage Equality referendum –

where is our equality?” He is organising a campaign called A Day In My Wheels inviting politicians and the public to spend a work day in a wheelchair, to gain a greater appreciation about wheelchair users.

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dalkey | life-saving defibrillator installed

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Council implements an Age Friendly Strategy to 2020

DALKEY Community First Responders (Dalkey CFR) unveiled a new public access defibrillator in Dalkey on Saturday. This automated external defibrillator (AED), which has been installed at the Tramyard, signifies a “massive step in strengthening the ‘chain of survival’ in Dalkey”, said a Dalkey CFR spokesperson. They added that when “someone’s heart stops beating, every second counts”, and starting CPR early, and using a defibrillator, greatly increases the chances of that person surviving. F o r m e d i n 2 014 , Dalkey CFR volunteers provide a first-responder service within a 1.5km radius around Dalkey, covering Dalkey, Glenageary, Sallynoggin and

DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has implemented an Age Friendly Strategy for 2016 – 2020. The council is now seeking applications from local community groups and organisations for Age Friendly initiatives or actions which can be delivered during 2016. Senator Victor Boyhan welcomed the strategy and thanked local councillors and the council executive. He said: “Clearly, the council are committed to reducing the negative effects of loneliness and isolation experienced by older people living within the county. “This round of funding will make a very big difference to those who will have the opportunity to participate in projects that are grant-aided.” The Age Friendly community project aims to enable people of all ages to actively participate in local activities. Senator Boyhan said: “I welcome and support any project that makes it easier for older people to stay connected to people that are important to them.” A panel of assessors will be created to evaluate all applications for funding, and the criteria used by the council to assess applications will include the numbers of older people who would benefit from the proposal, and the potential impact on the quality of life of the people. For information on how to apply, see dlrcoco.ie.

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most of Killiney. They assist the ambulance service in responding to 999 emergency calls for cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke and choking. Sarah Breen, the secretary for Dalkey CFR, said that the group’s volunteers are locals and come from a variety of backgrounds, including medical, banking, business, architecture and engineering. She said: “We are also very involved in teaching CPR and defibrillation skills to members

To great fanfare, a cross-section of community figures officially unveiled a new public access defibrillator in Dalkey

of the public in our community. “The AED will be mounted outside Ouzo’s Restaurant and will be freely available for use by members of the public and first-responders in the event of a cardiac

arrest in the town.” Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) said that the installation of the AED will be “invaluable to the social fabric of Dalkey”. He said: “I was delighted to join the many members of the

Da lkey CFR at the launch of Dalkey’s first public defibrillator. “I would like to commend the group and its volunteers for arranging this vital, lifesaving piece of first aid equipment for Dalkey town.”

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dalkey | girl off to prestigious institute

Ballerina twirls away to Russia  emma nolan A YOUNG ballerina from Dalkey is one of three to have earned an Irish place in a leading Russian dance school in more than 20 years. Alana Borza (15) from Dalkey, and Victoria Young (15) from Rathgar, were amongst students from all across the world who auditioned for the prestigious Perm State Choreographic Institute. They were informed earlier this month that they had each secured a place, along with 14-yearold Megan Mullen from Dundalk. In August, the three ballerinas will leave their families, for at least one year, to train at Perm State Choreographic Institute in the hope of pursuing their dream of a full-time career in ballet.

Alana has been dancing since she was three years old and is currently studying for her Junior Cert at St Joseph’s of Cluny, Secondary School in Killiney. She is the daughter of Camillo and Jackie Borza, of Benito’s Italian Restaurant in Dalkey, and she has two brothers, Max (12) and Romano (10). Speaking to The Gazette, Alana said that being accepted to the Perm is a “dream come true”. Despite her excitement at being accepted, Alana said she will of course miss her family. “I’m really happy to be going with my best friends though, so I won’t be on my own,” she said. The young ballerina said she is most looking to the hard training and the discipline. “Russian ballet is the most strict.

I would definitely say it’s among the hardest work you can do. “If you get into Perm, or train as a ballerina anywhere in Russia, you have a 90% chance of getting a job out of it for the rest of your life.” Alana has been training with Monica Loughman Elite Ballet for five years, two of which have been full-time. She has been to Russia twice, where she trained at the Vaganova Academy in St Petersburg. She performed in a nationwide tour of The Nutcracker in 2013, and in a production of The Nutcracker at the National Convention Centre in 2014. Alana also performed in Cork City Ballet’s production of Swan Lake in 2015. She was one of four performers at The

Russian Imperial Charity Ball and most recently, she performed Sleeping Beauty Pas de Trois in City Hall. Another of Monica’s students, Anthony White (16), from Rathmines, will find out in June if he too has been accepted to the prestigious school. Monica, one of the few Westerners to dance for Perm, says she is very proud of her young proteges. She said: “I am so proud of these young ladies who have earned this amazing opportunity through sheer hard work and an all-encompassing passion for ballet. “I have no doubt they will face challenges during this experience, but the resilience and commitment they have shown over the last few years will serve them well.”

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people | man hopes to raise awareness of user’s difficulties charity Gardens to help a hospice

Call to spend one day in a wheelchair  emma nolan

A DALKEY man is on a mission to improve public transport services for wheelchair users by encouraging non-wheelchair users to spend a day in one. Sean O’Kelly has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and is a full-time wheelchair user who relies on public transport – the Dart, in particular – quite a lot. As part of Irish Rail’s accessibility policy, people with disabilities/in a

wheelchair are required to phone their local station and inform them of their travel plans, so that assistance can be provided. Sean said: “On March 11, I was going from Dalkey to Clontarf for driving lessons, so I rang ahead to make sure that there would be someone to assist at both stations.” He said that the journey was fine, but when he got to Clontarf there was nobody there. “The driver helped me off the train; that was okay

– it’s happened before, but when I approached the lift it wasn’t working.” This meant that Sean was effectively stranded on the platform and unable to exit, due to there being no other wheelchair-accessible ways off the platform. The subsequent delays resulted in him missing half of his driving lesson. Sean said that he has had enough of having to ring ahead in order to use a service that should be accessible for all users. “Last year, we had

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Dalkey man Sean O’Kelly is organising a campaign, A Day In My Wheels, to encourage politicians and the public to learn more about wheelchair users’ difficulties

our Marriage Equality referendum – where is our equality?” he asked on behalf of wheelchair users. Sean is organising a campaign called A Day In My Wheels where

politicians and the public spend a work day in a wheelchair. “We’re asking people to go to work in a wheelchair to experience what life is like in a wheelchair.” A date is yet to be set for

the campaign, but Sean said it’s looking like it will happen in September or October. To follow his progress, see Sean’s Facebook and Twitter pages, A Day in my Wheels.

BLACKROCK Hospice is looking for people to join its fifth annual Hospice Open Gardens’ Trail. The trail is a popular fundraiser that runs from May until August every year. Running since 2011, it is a fun initiative which sees people across South Dublin and Wicklow open up their gardens to the public, neighbours, friends or family, in order to raise much-needed funds to help the hospice provide care in homes and its in-patient and out-patient units. Those interested in taking part should contact Tina Connell, Blackrock Hospice at 01 206 4043, or email tconnell@ olh.ie.

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festival | blackrock student working on a special garden for bloom

Sofi’s choice will impress  emma nolan

A 20-YEAR-OLD student from Blackrock College of Further Education (CoFE) will be the youngest-ever Bloom competitor. Sofi Dosa is a first year landscaping student at Blackrock CoFE who has created an ecologicallyfriendly show garden which has been designed to encapsulate the rugged natural beauty of Ireland. Commissioned by Chef Ketchup, the garden design is entitled Blurred Lines, and contains a liv-

ing wall of tomato and strawberry plants and herbs as well as a fire pit and a seating area for 10 people. The garden is using locally-sourced Irishonly materials such as Kilkenny limestone and a variety of Wicklow planting. Originally from Hungary, Sofi has been living in Dublin for the past eight years. Speaking to The Gazette about her design, she said: “With the design I’m trying to bring Irish companies together and use all-Irish materials to show people

that, using Irish materials, you can have an amazing looking garden while being ecological and supporting the community.” The design of the gar-

den comprises straight parallel lines that are softened by the plants that surround them. “it’s hard to have space in your garden, so this living wall is great for people

with limited space and it is also a food source.” As a current landscaping student, Sofi hopes to go on to study landscaping architecture. “I would like to be involved in designing public spaces like parks. I have two younger brothers – they’re 17 and 19 – and I feel like young people have nowhere to go and nothing to do. “People are always

Work is progressing well on the garden created by Sofi Dosa (above, left) for this year’s Bloom

giving out about them setting things on fire and doing bad things in public spaces. It’s because they have nothing to do, so I hope to design spac-

es for young people in the future.” Bloom is taking place on the June bank holiday weekend at the Phoenix Park

Cyclists hit an all-time high  aisling kennedy

DUBLIN city centre is experiencing its highest volume of cyclists since records began almost 20 years ago. According to the annual traffic count, which was conducted by Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA), almost 11,000 cyclists crossed the canal cordon in 2015 during the morning peak period. This represents an increase of 125% when compared with figures in 2006. The annual traffic count measures the modes of transport used by people entering the city between 7am and 10am. DCC began keeping

these records in 1997. The number of cyclists is increasing year on year, with the report showing that there was a 5% increase of cyclists crossing the canal cordon from 2014 to 2015. While most people are happy about the increase of cyclists around the city and welcome the increased usage of the Dublin Bikes scheme, there are some people who are not so happy. Last year, Newstalk presenter George Hook said he “hates cyclists with a passion”. Appearing on Ireland AM last July, he said: “Well, I hate criminals and they [cyclists] break the law routinely. There is no sanction. They do what the hell they like. “They’re a threat to

themselves, they’re a threat to pedestrians — and ultimately they’re a threat to motorcars, as motorcars trying to avoid these lunatics will have an accident.” Recently elected Deputy Jack Chambers (FF) disagreed with Hook’s remarks this week, however, and said: “These numbers show the great progress the city has made in recent years encouraging people to leave their cars at home, and to walk, cycle or take public transport to work. “I am particularly encouraged by the figures which show that cycling has more than doubled over the last decade. This is a healthy, environmentally-friendly way of travelling which must continue to be supported.”

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he second annual BloggerConf, held at the Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Square, generated a storm of positivity on social media and proved to be a huge hit with attendees. The prestigious line-up included guest speakers like businesswoman Marissa Carter; RTE social media coordinator Suzy Griffin and editor of Stellar Magazine and founder of beaut.ie, Kirstie Mc Dermott. The event is designed to celebrate and recognise the increasing importance and role of bloggers and digital influencers in Ireland, and bring them together with Irish brand experts to address digital engagement strategies, community management and the key challenges facing those wishing to grow and engage audiences online.

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Hotel, Grand Canal Square, proves a huge hit with attendees

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Ed North for a new TV3 show TRAVEL journalist Ed Finn is much closer to home than usual in his latest travel show, which sees him exploring Northern Ireland.

This new TV3 special takes viewers on a journey around many of the North’s distinctive attractions, ranging from historic Derry to

the majestic Mourne, as well as Game of Throne attractions. Never Been North airs on Friday, May 27 at 8.30pm on TV3.

a bloom-ing good literary week

THIS year’s James Joyce Centre’s Bloomsday Festival runs from June 11 to 16.

Highlights of the celebration are set to be The Bloomsday Interview, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabonand and New York Times best-seller Ayelet Waldman in conversation with Rick O’Shea, and an evening of political ballads from Joyce at The Stag’s Head. The Bizarre Bloomsday Brunch and Street Party on North Great George’s Street will be on again, and there will be annual Bloomsday Readings hosted by RTE presenter Keelin Shanley. For full programme details, see bloomsdayfestival.ie.

Travel journalist Ed Finn makes his mark on a colourful peace wall in Derry

fund launched for new festivals FAILTE Ireland have launched a new festival support fund to help new innovative festivals. Thanks to the What’s the Big Idea? fund, successful ideas will receive support from Failte Ire-

land in the sum of €5k to €10k, to explore the viability of the idea and its potential to become a reality. The money can be put towards feasibility studies, research, learning journeys and accessing expert advice.

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Charles Chipperfield Circus set to delight ALL the family will be delighted by the Charles Chipperfield Circus, which is returning to Ireland after its last visit, 25 years ago. The 2016 non-animal production is full of fun, laughter and excitement, with everything from a flying trapeze act, a wheel of death, a hilarious clown and lots more all set to thrill audiences. Adding to the excitement, Irish dance sensation Celtic Storm are also performing with the Charles Chipperfield Circus on the full Irish tour. For full details of the tour dates and venues, see www.charleschipperfieldcircus.ie; the booking line is now open at 085 148 3850.

The Circus of Horrors offers audiences a devilishly entertaining performance, thanks to perfomers that include the likes of a Guinness World Record-holding sword swallower and a girl in a bottle. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

What a horribly entertaining show REVELLERS heading to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre are sure to have a bloody good evening thanks to the Circus Of Horrors, which is bringing its unique brand of murder, mayhem and top-notch circus skills to Dublin on May 31 as part of a nationwide tour. The last few of years has seen the profile of The Circus of Horrors jump tremendously after making it to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent – to this day, making it still the only circus ever to reach the finals. Its appearances on various subsequent TV shows have turned what set out as a cult show into a household name, with TV credits that include The X-Factor, Daybreak, Fairground Attractions, Who Wants To Be A Million-

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‘The Carnevil’s story twists and turns with sensational shocks – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth’

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aire, Body Shockers, This Morning, Ant & Dec, The One Show and A Royal Command Performance. With a string of accolades and praise from around the world, and having impressed the likes of Simon Cowell, David Hasselhoff and Graham Norton, the circus is sure to impress. The Circus of Horrors started at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and became an instant hit, touring all over the world, including festival appearances with Alice Cooper,

Eminem, Motley Crue, Oasis, Iron Maiden, The Manic St Preachers, Foo Fighters and many more. Now, Dubliners can be thrilled and chilled by their latest unforgettable show, Welcome to the Carnevil. Set in Victorian London in 1899, the Carnevil features Killer Klowns, sword swallowers, demon death-“deifying” aerialists, a Guinness World Recordholding sword swallower, back-flipping and firelimboing acrobats, and much, much more.

The Carnevil’s story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by a devilishly-talented cast. With rock ’n’roll from Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell, the Carnevil promises a terrific evening for audiences. As an adult-based show with strong adult language and some nudity, the show is not suitable for children. As such, those aged from three to 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Make your way to the Circus of Horrors at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on May 31, with tickets for the 7.30pm show priced €18-38.

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Trade mission to promote SMES  emma nolan

MINISTER for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor went on a two-day trade and investment mission last week. The Minister from Dun Laoghaire went to Athlone, Sligo and Limerick for the event, which was organised by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland as part of their joint Global Sourcing initiative. Highlighting the strong links that exist between multinational companies based in Ireland and their Irish supplier base, the trade mission also aimed to introduce

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor

innovative Irish SMEs to the global multinational base here. Over the two days and three locations, a range of networking events, panel discussions and 356 one-to-one meetings took place between 180 Enterprise Ireland cli-

ents and 64 IDA clients. Since the Global Sourcing initiative began in 2012, 21 new contracts have been secured by Irish companies, valued at €10.5m. Speaking from Athlone at the start of the trade mission, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said: ““Ireland is a world-class location for overseas companies and we have a thriving global multinational base here. “Regionally-based Irish companies are successfully exporting their products and services globally, and are well positioned to service these companies.”

A Moreish office idea  emma nolan

70,000 thanks for KBC Bank’s help THE Jack & Jill Foundation is set to gain to the tune of €70,000, courtesy of funding from KBC Bank. The newly announced partnership sees the bank matching €35,000 raised by its employees for the Irish children’s charity, with the funds to support a new pilot scheme to extend home nursing care to 4-6 year olds. Pictured at the announcement

were some of the employees who had raised the funds, together with (centre) Jonathan Irwin, chief executive, The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation; Wim Verbraeken, chief executive, KBC Bank Ireland and Conor McGowan, chair of KBC’s community team, which drives employee fundraising for the foundation. Picture: Colm Mahady/Fennell Photography

FAMILY-owned forecour t convenience retailer Maxol is creating a “culture of innovation” at its IFSC company headquarters. The company has just finished refurbishing its offices and implementing its cafe design and food concept, Moreish, by installing a replica Moreish cafe for staff. Moreish is Maxol’s own food brand, which offers customers a variety of on-the-go or eat-in fresh food options, selfserve and barista coffee, and specialty teas. The cafe concept was hailed by the company as an engaging hub and meeting point for its head office staff.

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AMAZING DEALS STARTING FRIDAY Cast members from Belvedere College’s production of West Side Story, which won an award

Plenty to teach about great shows  ian begley

SIX Dublin schools were among the winners at the 2016 Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards. T he winners were announced at a special awards ceremony at the venue on Thursday, May 5 hosted by RTE Two Tube presenters Blathnaid Treacy and Stephen Byrne. More than 1,500 primary and secondary school students representing 64 schools from across Ireland attended the event, where a number of shortlisted schools performed live on stage. There was a surprise performance by boy band, HomeTown. Now in its third year, the awards were set up by Bord Gais Energy to recognise and reward participation in schools drama. This year, 2,888 entries were received from 349 primary and secondary schools. Special guests at the awards ceremony included Sabina Higgins and the members of the Bord Gais Energy Student Theatre Awards judging panel – actress Amy Huberman; playwright Marina Carr; author Sarah Webb; set and costume designer

Maree Kearns; Bord Gais Energy Theatre manager Stephen Faloon and Bord Gais Energy communications manager, Irene Gowing. Sixth year student Lainey O’Sullivan from Skerries Community College took away the best female performance in a leading role for her turn as Gertrude in the play Hamlet. Belvedere College SJ Great Denmark St, Dublin 1 took the best choreography award for its production of West Side Story. S t F i n t a n ’s H i g h School in Sutton was awarded the secondary school judges’ choice award for its production of Avenue Q, and St Joseph’s Boys National School from Terenure East Road picked up the primary school judges choice award for their original production, Hide & Seek. Commenting on the awards, Dave Kirwan, managing director, Bord Gais Energy said: “The talent this year has been exceptional and the energy, enthusiasm, creativity and team work displayed by the students, teachers and parents is to be commended.”

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bowel disease: ‘invest in resources minister’

Services are not up to scratch says society

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As part of world inflammatory bowel disease day, an Irish organisation has called for more services for those who suffer with bowel disease. According to the Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (ISCC) , Ireland has one of the highest rates of people living with either Crohn’s diseases or ulcerative colitis in the world. Clara Caslin, a 22-year-old who suf-

fers from Crohn’s disease was diagnosed when she was 18 but had been suffering from symptoms since the age of 12. She had bowel resection surgery in the past few years and attends Beaumont Hospital for her disease. Talking about her condition, Clara said: “For me, living with Crohn’s disease has become a daily reality. “At first, when I experienced my symptoms, I didn’t want to acknowledge that there was an official problem.

“I put it off until I was at the stage where I couldn’t walk properly or eat. “I was in constant pain and tried to pretend that nothing was wrong but it was clear to see that I was rapidly deteriorating. “If I didn’t have the suppor t of my IBD nurse Mar y Forr y, I would feel a lot more vulnerable. “There is a huge need for more IBD awareness in Ireland. The number of people suffering from IBD is increasing and I feel that there are

so many undiagnosed cases because of the lack of awareness. “I had never heard o f C r o h n ’s d i s e a s e before I was diagnosed and I think if I had any knowledge about it that I wouldn’t have been so afraid to address my illness in the beginning.”

Resources The ISCC has launched a campaign urging Minister for Health Simon Harris to invest in resources for sufferers of the disease. Chairperson of the ISCC, Br uno Lucas

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street fest: encouraging neighbours to meet in a fun setting

Get out for a street party  ian begley ibegley@dublingazette.com

A public street fest where neighbours are encouraged to get together and enjoy some great food is taking place again on June 12. Street Feast is Ireland’s annual day of street parties and community lunches.

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The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin city centre is running a beautiful Alice in Wonderland style afternoon tea to coincide with the new movie Alice Through the Looking Glass. The movie will begin screening on Friday, May 27 in Dublin and The Shelbourne have taken some of the iconic images from the Alice books and movies and created “Wonderland Afternoon Tea”. One of the things that really caught our attention is that among some of the tasty afternoon tea treats is an edible pocket watch! A

must try. The Wonderland Afternoon Tea is available daily at The Shelbourne from now until September 4 and 24 hours booking notice is essential. It costs €45.00 per person for Classic Afternoon Tea, €57.00 for Champagne Afternoon Tea, and the Kids Afternoon Tea is €20.00 per person.

The banoffi pie and spectacular views are a major attraction at The Vue, Castleknock Golf Course

The Picky Eater

When you think of a nice Sunday dinner you usually imagine a local restaurant or pub some where nearby. You don’t generally think of a golf club. But the Vue Restaurant at Castleknock Golf Club is a restaurant that is aching to be explored as an option. Located in the middle of beautifully landscaped scenery, Castleknock Golf Club stands separately from the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club but it is located on the same grounds, a mere five-minute walk from the main hotel. The fact that it stands separately, however, means it offers a more secluded and unique restaurant experience. On the day myself and my friend visited the restaurant, we were seated at a window that overlooked a breathtaking view of Liffey Valley, the Dublin Mountains and the golf course.

It happened to be a beautiful sunny day and we were lucky enough to enjoy dinner while watching the sunset, a truly beautiful moment that we were not expecting at a golf club. The menu we ate from was the early bird menu which worked out at a very reasonable €22.50 per person for three courses. The menu had a good mix of food on offer, I had the chicken and bacon Caesar salad for starters, penne pasta for my main course and banoffi pie for my dessert. A word of warning, they are very generous with their starter portion sizes so make sure you are hungry if you are going for the Caesar salad! The penne pasta came with chicken, chorizo sausage and sun dried tomato smothered in a white wine cream sauce and topped with parmesan shavings. It was full of flavour and quite simply delicious. The banoffi pie

The Vue Restaurant A la carte

Porterstown Road was a tasty after dinner delight. My friend had the smoked salmon tartar for starters, the roast rib of beef for a main course and we shared the banoffi pie for our dessert. The smoked salmon was beautifully light and delicate and was served with a superb malt bread. The beef looked and tasted particularly good. It had been slow cooked in a larger joint that day so it was only available as a well done dish but nonetheless it was a beautiful plate of food.

Along with the early bird menu, we indulged in a 750ml carafe of house wine which cost €20. It was the perfect accompaniment to our meal and we sipped over it while we watched the sun go down over the spectacular view outside the window. It was a meal to remember, highly recommended. The Vue Restaurant is located at the Castleknock Golf Club, Porterstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15; tel 01 6408736 or see www.castleknockgolfclub.ie

Conclusion The Vue Restaurant (at Castleknock Golf Club), has a good mix of food which you can enjoy while enjoying spectacular views of beautifully landscaped scenery.

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money monster: an increasingly daft thriller

A film without much cents and sensibility  dave phillips

A SLICK feature directed by Jodie Foster, Money Monster (Cert 15A, 98 mins) is a David and Goliath story, telling a story of the clash between the rich and the poor in America. Income inequality is a hot topic, and last year’s The Big Short demonstrated that there is an appetite for usurping “the 1%” in the cinema. Clooney stars as Lee, a garish stock guru who

hosts the network TV show, Money Monster – an over-the-top weekly show where Lee tells viewers when and where to invest. The show gets interr upted when a distressed viewer, Kyle (Jack O’Connell) storms the studio and holds the host at gunpoint. After a computer glitch caused the stock he had invested in to plummet, Kyle suspects someone is to blame, and with nobody able to give him

an answer, he’s been forced to pursue the most violent customer-care enquiry on record. So the live-broadcasting episode of Money Monster becomes a life and death race to try to find out who is to blame. While the bulk of the action takes place in the to-and-fro between Clooney and O’Connell, d o n ’t e x p e c t m u c h nuance – Clooney’s Lee is hammed up and glammed up; a schmaltzy coward who is always

looking for an opportunity to squirm his way out of the situation. O’Connell remains in a perma-spittled state of desperation, angrily trying to comprehend the enormity of the system that has made his cash disappear. While both actors have produced great performances in their careers, the stand-off between the two plays out like a cinematic Punch And Judy show. Lee’s ego consistently gets in the way of any

Smarmy financial TV presenter Lee (George Clooney) has an unexpected problem when a desperate viewer (Jack O’Connell) takes him hostage

sense of atonement, while Kyle’s blood pressure hits new peaks. Some policing is done by Julia Roberts, who plays Lee’s producer, who stays in contact through his earpiece and attempts to be the diffusing voice of reason.

The saving grace of the outlandish film is that it has a sense of humour. The comic element becomes more pronounced as the pressure mounts and the scenario becomes increasingly convoluted, until the film transitions into an old-

fashioned story of good guys and bad guys. Money Monster may not be the confined thriller that the trailer might suggest, but it’s a cinematic slug-fest that might prove a nice distraction from financial woes. Verdict: 6/10

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Ha’ppeny Birthday The most loved little bridge in town turns 200

1930s

It was a landmark birthday for one of the city’s best known and most loved landmarks this week as the Ha’penny Bridge celebrated its 200th birthday. An estimated 30,000 people use the old iron structure to cross the River Liffey every day, and the famous bridge has been used in videos and photoshoots by famous Dubliners including Phil Lynot and U2. Lord Mayor of Dublin Criona Ni Dhalaigh celebrated the bi-centenary of the bridge, which was erected in 1816, with a ceremonial crossing of the bridge with descendents of Lord Mayor John Claudius Beresford who commissioned the bridge and descendents of John Windsor who designed the bridge in Coalbrookdale in Shropshire.

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opinion | tanaiste looks towards the future of ireland

A just and caring society with equal opportunities for all As we begin the work of the Partn e r s h i p G ov ernment, it is a good oppor tunity to look towards the future. This partnership Government is not just new; it is profoundly and radically different. As ever ybody knows, it has taken time, commitment, energy and effort to reach this point. This Government is unique in the history of our country. Though we are of different political backgrounds, we are united in our ambition to have Ireland’s economy and society prosper. We are committed to supporting people who have not yet benefited from the economic recovery, who are unsure about their future, who are ill or suffer from a disability or have been swept to the margins of Irish life. Fine Gael’s commitment to a just and fair

Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald

society is deep and the difficult decisions we have taken over the past five years, mean that we now have the foundations in place to do just that: to create a just and caring society which gives equal opportunity to all. I listened to what you said during the election campaign, your experiences, concerns and sometimes frustrations and I feel positive that the programme for Government ref lects

that. At its core is one simple objective: to make people’s lives better across Dublin MidWest and the country. As a mother, I know the importance of investing in facilities and supports for families. From my discussions with residents throughout the campaign, I see the need for greater investment in services across the Clondalkin and Lucan areas, including hous-

ing, health ser vices, community facilities, childcare and supports for families. My f i r s t p r i o r i t y, and the priority of this Government, is to help working families. Our Programme for Government contains ambitious plans for more affordable childcare, more and better jobs, lower taxes on workers, a remedy to the housing and homelessness crisis, new investment in hospital and primary care centres with a focus specifically on improving the disability and mental health services, help for low paid workers and safer streets. For every challenge, the new Government will ensure that a balance is struck between addressing urgent priorities and engaging in long-term planning and thinking, rather than short-term solutions and parish pump politics, and to ensure that

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lasting solutions with broad based support are implemented. As Tanaiste, local TD and a member of t h i s G ove r n m e n t , I am eager to tackle the many challenges faced by the country and I am mindful of my duty to put you, the people of Lucan, Clondalkin, Saggart, Rathcoole, Brittas, Palmerstown and Newcastle, first. I want everyone to have the peace of mind that comes from feeling safe and secure in their lives and I am committed to working every day to achieve that goal. I joined politics at a

later stage than most, motivated by a desire to make a difference and deliver real change to people’s lives. The work to make a positive contribution in Leinster House and in our communities still drives me on and motivates all my work. This Government can deliver justice and a real change to society. The Marriage Equality Referendum showed us this. The referendum was an illustration of how politics can deliver real equality for our society. This Government is ambitious and optimis-

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FastSport duggan on crest of a wave after award: UCD Waves’ Karen Duggan was rewarded for her superb season as she was named as the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards in the Marker Hotel. She took the award as the Player of the Year ahead of both team-mate Aine O’Gorman and Wexford captain Kylie Murphy. The Young Player of the Year award went to Peamount United midfielder Roma McLaughlin, who edged out Cork City WFC’s Evelyn Daly and Shelbourne’s Keeva Keenan. The Irish Daily Mail Golden Boot award was presented to UCD striker O’Gorman, who finished the regular season with 17 goals to cap off another fine campaign. The Services to Women’s Football Award was given to Peter Doyle, who will be presented with his award at the FAI AGM in July.

badminton: dundrum man confirmed for third olympic games

Rio ticket stamped for Evans  stephen findlater sport@dublingazette.com

DUNDRUM man Scott Evans is bound for his third Olympic Games in Rio in August following formal rubber-stamping of his ticket this week to take part in the men’s badminton competition. Following top class performances toward the back-end of 2014 and early in 2015, Evans told GazetteSport that he has long been in the frame for an Olympic berth but was delighted to have his place officially confirmed. His performances had seen him rise to 23rd in the world and, during the first seven months of the qualification period – which ran from May 1,

2015 to May 1, 2016 – he put himself comfortably in position to win the Rio ticket. “Because I had a great year [in 2014], it pre-qualified me for a number of good tournaments,” he said. “They are where you want to be to get the best out of your game. They are more fun and bring with it more ranking points.” It is just as well that he got his points in the bag early. Most of those tournaments are on the other side of the world, meaning huge issues for Evans in terms of funding. So much so that, after four tournaments in the 2015 season, the guts of his support from Badminton Ireland (€6,000) and the Irish Sports

Council (€12,000) had been eaten up between flights and hotel rooms. It meant that Evans has been restricted in the events that he could afford to go to since the turn of the year. “First in June, I was in Australia and then Indonesia. The third tournament was in Jakarta [again in Indonesia] after which I got an email saying that my funding was almost up and that the remainder would be held back. Every tournament after that, I would have to cover myself.” Further elite events were in Japan and Korea rather than the lower quality tournaments in Europe. Evans receives further sponsorship from Rack-

Badminton star Scott Evans

ets.ie – run by his father – and Hegarty Financial Management but, with limited prize money for a first or second round exit from the top level tournaments, a real risk exists each time that expenses would not be covered. As such, with a couple of injuries thrown into the mix, Evans has limited his long haul travel since the turn of the year. Playing in lesser tournaments has had an effect on his world ranking – he now sits at 61 – and he

plans to stay local for the build-up to Rio, taking in training camps in Dublin, London and Paris with, possibly, match practice coming at the US and Canadian Open in July should funds allow. It is the regular challenge of being an Irish athlete in Olympic sport. Evans is a former Wesley College, Ballinteer student, a school from which there are potentially three other Rio Olympians in the hockey team – Mitch Darling, Kyle Good and Kirk

Shimmins – who recently launched a crowd-funding campaign to address a €225,000 shortfall in their programme. “A lot of athletes are in the same boat; it’s nothing new. We are lucky to get what we get from the Sports Council and there is no chance we could compete on the world stage without it.” But more financial support could see athletes like him more than just enter, competing closer to their full potential.

North county sides going strong in Irish Senior Cup  sport@dublingazette.com

The Hills will be hoping to progress their hopes of winning back the Irish Senior Cup

NORTH County, Merrion and The Hills were the Dublin sides to get home draws in cricket’s Irish Senior Cup following the draw last Monday following the conclusion of the first round. The competition’s most successful side, North County – five time winners – have a derby encounter with Malahide, after their fellow Fingal side – winners in 2002 – scraped their way into the second round in dramatic fashion

with a last over victory over Strabane last weekend. The villagers won by nine runs in their refixed tie with Neil Boyne hitting 52 not out in their total of 149 from a reduced 26 overs. Peter Saville bowled a key spell of three wickets for 20 runs from his four overs to play a crucial role in protecting their total. Peter Chase also bowled a very economical spell, conceding just 14 runs from his spell. Arguably the tie of the second round draw sees The Hills

– winners in 2012 and 2014 – playing CIYMS. The NCU side’s professional is former South African Test player Justin Kemp, who took four wickets in their win over Brigade last Sunday. YMCA will go north to Fox Lodge as do Pembroke who go to Instonians. Merrion beat Coleraine 3-2 in a sudden-death bowl-out after the day’s play was washed out to take up their place in the next round. Railway Union fell via the same method to Cork County

2-1 to deny them a chance of advancing. Merrion will next face Ulster side Carrickfergus at Anglesea Road while Cork County will host Phoenix next Sunday. In the National Cup, holders Rush travel to south Dublin side Dundrum, Ballaghaderreen take on former finalists Balbriggan, and North Kildare have a home tie against Co Kerry. Newbuildings entertain Terenure. All second round ties take place on this Sunday, May 29, with the reserve date June 19.

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McGrath embracing life as an Ireland fan Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland’s legendary centre half looks forward to Euro 2016 with JAMES HENDICOTT and admits he is “envious” of the current vintage in the build-up IRELAND legend Paul McGrath spoke in bullish terms on Irish prospects at Euro 2016, backing the side to get out of a tough group if they can match their recent form when they arrive in France. The legendary centre back, a product of Pearse Rovers and Dalkey United, told GazetteSport: “My honest opinion would be [the team need to prepare by] bringing what they brought to the qualifiers. “They played like a team in the qualifiers rather than individuals and if they can keep that team work going they will get out of this group.” McGrath was one of the stars of the legendary Irish side of the 1988 Euros and the 90 and 94

World Cups, and his feelings about the national team shine through even decades on. “I loved my life as a footballer so I’m envious of these young men who can go out on the pitch and express themselves the way I tried to do for my country and my club,” he said. “I wish them such success as a supporter now. I’m so proud they have got into the finals.” “I think [Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s management is] nothing short of a miracle,” McGrath adds. “I think they are both very strong minded men and that has shown in the qualifiers. “It was their enthusiasm that had the team performing as well as they

did. Ireland always seem to do slightly better when they are faced with this type of pressure. To get out of this group alone would be a big achievement.” McGrath will be heading out for the tournament, as well as watching a game with prizewinning Ireland fans [see below], and still enjoys the love of the green-clad fans. “I have been invited to watch a few of the games which I will really enjoy as it’s great to get out and meet the supporters and people that have watched my career. “To this day, people are still very kind and supportive of me and it’s very much appreciated,” he adds, joking about

Paul McGrath, right, has hailed Martin O’Neill’s work with the Republic of Ireland as nothing short of a miracle. Picture: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE

Villa fans’ tendency to call him ‘God’ with a joking: “What do you mean? I am God!” McGrath admits getting quite invested in games and finds he’s still able to think like a footballer. “I get very into it when I’m watching games these

take” by the player. “I’m very optimistic,” he says. “There are so many good Irish players out there like Cyrus Christie and Jeff Hendrick. “Shane Long impresses me the most as he has improved the most over the last three years above anyone else, without a

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days as I can still read the games and generally preempt things happening before other people see them if indeed they see them at all,” he explains. When it comes to taking home the title in France, McGrath has particular assets in mind. “I’m going to say I would love it to be a hard-working team. Ireland are obviously going to be in the mix but you would have to look at France, Spain, Belgium and Wales too.” W i t h ke y p l ay e r s including Robbie Keane, Shay Given and Kevin Doyle unlikely to see another major tournament for the boys in green, McGrath is also keen to talk up the future, despite the loss of Jack Grealish to England, which he calls a “mis-

shadow of a doubt. I hope Robbie gets some playing time in this competition as I think he has been one of Ireland’s best ever players.” A success for Ireland? McGrath would settle for getting out of the group. By the sounds of it, he’ll be watching every match with that same fire that burnt through his tournament appearances in Ireland’s footballing hay day. ** Paul McGrath is supporting Curry’s PC World Ultimate Home of Football tour this summer. If you want to experience all the footy action in the latest 4K TV and Audio tech and fancy watching Belgium v Rep. of Ireland on-board with Paul in Dublin, visit www.currys. co.uk/footballwin

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Tanui and Byrne lead the field at Virgin Night Run DAN Tanui and Deirdre Byrne led home a sea of red at the Virgin Media 10km Night Run in the streets of Dublin. Tanui led home a trio of Kenyans in 29.24 ahead of Peter Somba in 30:01 and Eric Koech in 31.17. Sli Cualann’s Deirdre Byrne was an impressive winner of the women’s race in 34.47 with Orla Drumm (Crusaders) second in 35.16 and Kate Purcell (Raheny Shamrocks) in 37.57 – making it an Irish triumvirate to match the Kenyans in the men’s race. The event was about a lot more than the head of the field with thousands of runners taking to the streets and enjoying the buzz of running at night with 98fm’s Steve Cooper generating a carnival atmosphere. The event was organised by Athletics Ireland and Titan Experience with some of the money generated going to the Dublin Simon Community.

Tarplee hits Euro standard at Ostrava meet DUNDRUM South Dublin’s Claire Tarplee was one of three Irish athletes to reach the European standard over the weekend at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava on Friday night. Tarplee recorded a 1,500m best of 4.10.65 to run a European B standard while Ballymena’s Christine McMahon ran 57.85 for the 400m hurdles to run her second B standard. Fionnuala McCormack (Kilcoole)

continued her Rio preparations with fifth place finish over 10k at the Great Manchester Run in 32:23 – a new road personal best for the distance. At the Leiden Half Marathon, Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) finished third in 67:14. North Belfast’s Gladys Ganiel won the women’s race in 78:28. Raheny Shamrock’s Mick Clohisey and Leevale’s Lizzie Lee were the best of the Irish at the Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000m in London on Saturday night. Clohisey finished sixth in the men’s race in 29.24.4, Lee was 13th.

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soccer: sallynoggin side undone in mgl under-18 cup final

Monkstown’s four from four on national stage MONKSTOWN Boxing Club enjoyed another memorable day in their history as all four of the girls they entered into the All-Irelan championships two weeks ago have emerged as national champions. Amy O’Brien (age 12, -42kg) added her first All-Ireland title to the Dublin title she won this year. Pictured below, She had to box her quarterfinal on Saturday, May 14, beating Rachel Lawless (Portarlington BC) by a split decision 2-1. She turned on the style in the semi-finals by defeating last year’s Irish champion and highly fancied Aaligah Butler (Monivea BC, Galway) by unanimous decision 3-0. In the final, she again had to dig deep to overcome the challenge of Joleen McInerney (St John Bosco BC, Mountmellick) by unanimous decision 3/0 to claim her title. Pictured above, Saoirse Kearns (age 15, -46kg) added her second All-Ireland title, winning two gruelling bouts to take the title. In her semi-final, she had to overcome the challenge of top class prospect Ceire Craig (Dunfanaghy, Donegal). On finals day, she defeated Connaught champion Megan Joyce (Ardagh Crossmolina BC, Mayo). Sara Edris (age 14, -50kg) was also a defending Irish champion. In her semi-final, she received a walkover as her Munster opponent was unwell in the lead up the bout. In the final, she defeated Ulster champion Olivia Grant (Carryduff BC, Belfast) by unanimous decision 3-0. For good measure, Kelly Shannon (age 16, -80kg) took the easiest route by receiving a walkover, a brilliant achievement as she only took up boxing 16 months ago.

The St Joseph’s girls side that took on Shelbourne last weekend in their MGL final

Brave Joeys fall to Shels

mgl u-18 cup final Shelbourne St Joseph’s  derek mckenna

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ST JOSEPH’S put in a brave performance against Shelbourne but ultimately came unstuck in the Metropolitan Girls League Under18 Clare Fitzgerald Cup Final at the Oscar Traynor Complex last Sunday. Playing against a side littered with Irish internationals was always going to be difficult, but St Joseph’s rose to the task and looked the better side for much of the

first half after taking an early lead. However, two late first half goals gave Shelbourne the impetus going into the break and they upped the gears in the second half to add to their tally and claiming the cup at the end of 90 hard fought minutes. In the opening exchanges St Joseph’s looked up for the task and came close in the first minute when Courtney Masterson flashed her shot just wide of the target. As St Joseph’s pushed forward in search of an opener, league champions Shelbourne were

silver medal Ebbs shoots top score to land prestigious prize dun laoghaire GC’s Jo Ebbs was the win-

ner of the 2016 Silver Medal after shooting a 72 nett last Monday at Headfort over the old and new courses. She is pictured with Valerie Hassett, president of the ILGU, and Claire Farrell, the lady captain of Headfort. Ebbs took the prize on a day when Anne Mullan (Castledargan) captured the Bronze Medal with a score of 73 nett. It played out on a hot day with water hazards and fast greens posing a challenge. Picture: Pat Cashman

forced to defend as Keri Cunningham ran the line to perfection up top. T he Joey’s striker found space inside t h e b ox w i t h n i n e minutes on the clock and slammed home a deserved opener. It could have been two-nil soon after when Cunningh am had a crack from distance but her effort went just fractionally over. After St Joey’s early period on top in the game, later in the half Shelbourne began to up their game and came close when Kate Mooney attempted a chip

from distance that went inches over. Soon after the Northside team drew level when Chloe McNamee’s 40-yard free kick flew straight into the top corner. St Joseph’s looked to hit back with five minutes remaining in the half when Lydia Cook’s corner fell to Laura Doyle but her header was cleared off the line. J o e y ’s we r e m a d e to pay for that miss moments later when Lynn Craven raced onto a ball over the top and slammed home. In the first minute of the second half, Joeys

looked to have levelled it up when Cunningham slotted home but the assistant raised his flag for offside. Shels gained a big a d v a n t a g e a f t e r 57 minutes when Craven grabbed her second and the game slipped away from Joeys when Mooney added their fourth five minutes later. St Joesph’s kept up the fight and Cook went close twice to reducing the deficit but when Shels notched a fifth through a Mooney free kick the game was beyond their reach and Shels sealed the league and cup double.

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Shankill launch major fundaising event  sport@dublingazette.com

SHANKILL GAA are hosting their key club development fundraiser on June 24 in Powerscourt Golf Club with a golf classic event as they look to continue their growth in the local area. The event is primarily sponsored by John Brady Group but is actively seeking further supporters

for the event. Second tier sponsorship is available for €1,000; sponsor the golf pro is €500; while tee box sponsorship is €100. Entry for teams of four players is €300 while you can also donate prizes for the main event and subsequent raffle. Resurrected three years ago, Shankill currently caters for boys and girls’ teams from Under-8 up to

¬Under-13 level as well as a thriving Academy catering for our youngest stars of the future. In association with the Dublin county board, the club also provide coaching support within the primary schools in the locality. All proceeds from the Golf Classic will go to the club development fund from which the club will

purchase essentials such as goalposts, nets, first aid kits and training equipment. The ultimate hope is to secure adequate playing and training facilities for the developing community club. To support the event, contact John Doherty on 086 321 5087 or Pat Maguire on 087 753 2780.

hurling: perfect start to ahl1 season continues

Club Noticeboard Cuala TWO more good wins for the adult

clubs in five different counties took

hurlers. The seniors beat Ballinteer St

part.

John on a scoreline of 1-27 to 0-10 while

The Mick Holden Memorial golf clas-

the junior As beat Skerries in AHL5 3-22

sic 2016 will take place on Friday, June

to 0-16.

3 in the beautiful Glen of the Downs Golf

It has been a memorable week for

Club. If you’d like to take part or avail

our adult camogie section with league

of sponsorship opportunities, contact

wins and promotion secured by both

gough.eddie@gmail.com

the Division 7 and Division 5 squads. Well done to all involved.

Well done to Cuala’s Mark Schutte, Cian O’Callaghan, Darragh O’Connell,

This week’s Cuala lotto jackpot is a

Oisin Gough, Paul Schutte, David Trea-

massive €5,900. Our lucky dip winners

cy and the Dublin hurlers who over-

last week were Patricia Seix and Deb-

came Wexford in atrocious conditions

orah Byrne. Buy your tickets online at

in Croke Park last Saturday.

http://www.cualagaa.ie/lotto.

The 2016 mini All-Ireland will run

Thanks to all those who gave their

from June 20 to 25 involving all Acad-

time and generosity to the inaugural

emy groups from 2007 to 2010. Infor-

Cuala Bualadh hurling tournament

mation and online registration are

for U-9 boys and girls in Thomastown

available at http://www.cualagaa.ie/

on Sunday. Over 300 boys from eight

mini-all-ireland-2016/.

Shankill THERE was another great weekend of

from July 4-8. Camp leader is Stephen

club activities. Some powerful hurling

Davis. Fee is €45 for members and €60

was played on Saturday morning as

for non members with a €5 reduc-

the U-8 boys took on the Good Counsel

tion for siblings and includes a club

at the castle.

camp top. Book early as the number

The U-13 boys footballers were very unlucky to lose by a single point to league leaders Croi Ro Naofa. However, a special mention must go to the U-12 girls football team. They turned in their best performCuala beat both Na Fianna and Ballinteer St John’s in the last week

Cronin crowns back to back Cuala wins

ahl division one  sport@dublingazette.com

CUALA continued their perfect start to the AHL1 season with back-to-back wins over Na Fianna and Ballinteer St John’s in the last week. T hey saw off the former 1-16 to 2-12 in the inaugural game at Na Fianna’s new pitch at Collinstown, with both sides evenly matched in a sporting and closelycontested encounter. The game was evenly poised throughout, though Cuala pressed hard for goals in the early stages of the first-half,

only to be denied on three occasions by some fine Na Fianna goalkeeping. With both sides trading points, the first half was a tight affair until the goaldeadlock was broken by Na Fianna with a Gavin King goal. Cuala, however, rallied and replied with a couple of well-taken points to finish ahead at half-time by a single point, 0-10 to 1-6. In the second half, both sides continued to raise the white flag. However, as the half wore on, the Cuala halfback line, marshalled by John Sheanon, and

well supported by their full-back colleagues of Simon Timlin, Tierney and Jack Lahert, began to dominate exchanges as Cuala stretched their lead further, culminating in a well-worked Colm Cronin goal. Na Fianna were not beaten yet however and continued to press, adding a point and a late goal from a 20m free, which narrowed the winning lead to the single point. They followed up with a comprehensive 1-27 to 0-10 win over Ballinteer in Marlay Park. The first half was reasonably tight with little between the

sides in the early stages. With Naoise Waldron unerring from the placed ball and with solid performances from Nicky Kenny, Colm Cronin and Sean Moran, Cuala began to establish a stronghold in the game, finishing the half with a 0-14 to 0-9 lead. The winning of this game was secured in the first 10 minutes of the second half, when, with Cuala on top in the middle, their lead was extended with a further five unanswered points from play. Cronin capped the win with an excellent goal to seal the deal.

of available places is limited. Our juvenile academy, sponsored by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, Shankill, is in action every Saturday morning at 10am in our home ground at Shanganagh Castle.

ance of the season when scoring 2-3

If you would like your child to join

to 1-4, beating Robert Emmets. After

the academy, just come along any

the game the girls went on to assist

Saturday morning or contact us

our local St Anne’s Primary School

by telephone or e-mail secretary.

with their Family Fit Day in Shanga-

shankill.dublin@gaa.ie or 086 4010438;

nagh Park.

there are no trials, no selection proc-

The adult football team plays St James Gaels on Thursday at 7pm in the Cliffs. All support welcome. The club is organising a golf classic,

esses and no annual subscription. Fixtures and training times for all teams will be available during the week.