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PERTH woman Joan Crawford-Murray stepped off a flight from Australia and into the waiting arms of her younger sister, Lesley Fagan, at Dublin Airport on Tuesday morning. While there’s nothing unusual about emotional airport meetings, this one was truly remarkable – it was the first time they had ever met each other, after Joan was given up for adoption as a baby more than 60 years ago. Lesley had spent almost 30 years looking in vain for her big sister, who knew nothing of her Irish sibling. Luckily, Lesley’s plea on social media went from our small island to the other side of the planet, and a big surprise for Joan ...

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Teddy’s set to cream it if sun ever comes back

Family talks to The Gazette about keeping a Dun Laoghaire institution alive

 Emma Nolan

As ice cream season is set to begin and the queues outside Teddy’s Ice Cream in Dun Laoghaire start to lengthen, The Gazette sat down with current manager Yasmin Khan to talk about how she

and her family have kept the legacy of the famed Dun Laoghaire institution alive.

Along with her siblings, Yasmin has been surrounded by ice-cream since she was very young.

“It’s not even about the business, it’s about making

people happy, seeing kids smile and it’s a fun thing to do and if it’s not fun then why would you do it?”

As for keeping the legacy associated with the shop alive, Yasmin says that “at the end of the day, Teddy’s was always renowned for

a 99 with a product that’s made by us according to the original recipe”.

“People know that when they get a Teddy’s it’s going to be clean and fresh and you’ll be served with a smile, or we do our best to.”

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courts | man found near ‘do not disturb’ sign

Burglar fell asleep in Blackrock care home

A man originally from Dun Laoghaire pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary at Richmond Cheshire Home, Monkstown

A BURGLAR was found asleep in the corridor of a care home with a “do not disturb” sign nearby, and he and an accomplice were described as “off their heads on drugs”.

Stuart Perry (42), of Thomas Street, Dublin but originally from Dun Laoghaire, and a female accomplice fled the scene with a bottle of detergent when discovered by staff but were arrested outside.

The court heard Perry had tried crystal meth earlier that night for “the first and last time”.

He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary at Richmond Cheshire Home, Monkstown on September 19, 2014. He has 67 previous convictions. Perry will be sentenced later.

Adjourned Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned finalisation of sentencing until July 15 to allow a probation report be prepared.

Garda David Maloney told Gerardine Small BL, prosecuting, that a staff member at the residential care home for severely disabled people had arrived at work at 7.30am and noticed a “do not disturb” sign from an office door had been knocked to the ground.

She then saw a male body on the ground nearby with a female standing over it.

A second staff member heard her screaming

and saw the pair in the corridor. Perry woke up and left the area with his female accomplice.

Gardai were notified and found the two outside with a bottle of detergent nearby and the keys to the office hanging out of Perry’s pocket.

They were arrested, but were unfit for questioning for a time.

Admissions Perry later made full admissions. He told gardai he had taken crystal meth and his memory was not very good. He said he was sorry and it had been “very silly.” He said he had just wanted to lie down and sleep somewhere.

The only things taken from the home were the office keys and the bottle of detergent the female co-accused had believed was alcohol.

Gda Maloney told Judge Ryan that Perry was under the impression his co -accused used to work in the care home and they had got a taxi to the scene before climbing in an open window.

Patrick Reynolds BL, defending, said that Perry’s father had died from a drug overdose when he was nine years old and Perry himself began abusing heroin and cocaine at 18 years old.

He was now on a course of methadone and working with an addiction rehabilitation service.

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Witnesses to the incident have been asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station

Shock in Dun Laoghaire as elderly woman killed at crossing DUN Laoghaire is in mourning for a local woman who was killed in a traffic incident last week.

The elderly woman who was killed crossing a busy road near Cabinteely Village has been named as Mairead Doyle O’Flaherty.

The Dun Laoghaire woman, who was in her eighties, was fatally struck by a vehicle shortly before 1pm on May 4 on the N11, while crossing the dual carriageway.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her body has been taken to St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown where a post mortem is due to take place.

Crossing The victim’s body was discovered in one of the south-bound lanes of the road at a junction where the crossing is served by a footbridge that is seldom used, due to the length of time it takes to cross.

Cllr Barry Ward (FG) said that the incident was a shock to the whole community, describing it as a “terrible loss of life”.

He said that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council had only recently agreed to upgrade that section of the road.

One witness described how he was caught up in the traffic while the road was closed.

“I could see her body lying on the road, just in front of the footbridge,” he said.

Another councillor, Patricia Stewart (FG), said that the “tragedy” shows the urgent need for new pedestrian crossings to be put in place as soon as possible.

Witnesses have been asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station at 01 666 5000.

Youth project night highlighted the continuing refugee crisis OPEN Borders Open Minds was the name of a Shankill Youth Project information night held this week.

The information session explored different aspects of the current refugee crisis and hosted keynote speakers from Crosscare’s Migrant project, and MRCI (Migrants Rights Center Ireland).

The speakers shared their insight on the current situation, and urged listeners to give a thought on what can be done at a local level to help.

Youth development officer Neil Keenan said that the talk gave “a rounder perspective on this crisis as it fades from mainstream media while news of fleeing refugees’ deaths becomes a norm in society”.

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community | the gazette gets the scoop on a local institution

An ice idea for a family business

 emma nolan

AS ICE cream season is set to begin and the queues outside Teddy’s Ice Cream in Dun Laoghaire start to lengthen, The Gazette sat down with current manager Yasmin Khan to talk about how she and her family have kept the legacy of the famed Dun Laoghaire institution alive.

Yasmin’s father, Brian Khan, moved to Ireland from South Africa in the 1960s. He married a Tipperary woman and, after doing the accounts for the original owner of Teddy’s, Teddy Jacob, decided to buy the shop when Jacob retired in 1989, after

realising how lucrative it could be.

“We’ve been here ever since,” said Yasmin. “I used to take days off college to go and serve icecream in the shop. I loved it; we all still do.”

Yasmin recalls how when her mother went in to labour with one of her siblings, her father drove her to hospital in their ice cream van.

“I asked my dad why he did that when they had a beautiful Capri, and he said there was more petrol in the ice-cream van.”

Along with her siblings, Yasmin has been surrounded by ice-cream since she was very young.

“Even though we all

went to college and good a good education, we all ended up back in the shop selling ice-cream.

“It’s not even about the business – it’s about making people happy, seeing kids smile, and it’s a fun thing to do. If it’s not fun, then why would you do it?”

The family element is clear to any visitor to Teddy’s. Generations of Khans are present at the shop, with Yasmin’s own young children and her brothers’ children already taking a keen interest in the family business.

“My youngest brother is the one involved in making the ice-cream. He’s the type of guy who wakes up

in the middle of the night because he’s thought of a new flavour.”

One of the family’s other ice-cream businesses, Go Bonkers, located at Marine Road in Dun Laoghaire, is where new flavours are developed, tried and tested in their production room.

“We enjoy it so much, even when we’re away from it it’s all we talk about.”

The family have been selling ice-cream at Bray seafront as well for the last number of years and are also big hits on the corporate events circuit, doing dessert catering for many multinational companies around Dublin.

Yasmin Khan, manager of long-standing Dun Laoghaire business, Teddy’s

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community | busy group hopes to keep sailing on for many more years

50 years of sea scouting

 emma nolan

THE Dun Laoghaire Sea Scouts have recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.

In 1966, 8th Port Dun Laoghaire Sea Scouts, who call themselves 8u Calafort Gasoga Mara, was founded in Monkstown by Dr Eoghan Lavelle, Peadar Tobin and Sean Fitzgerald.

Now, 50 years on, the group – based today at the West Pier in Dun Laoghaire – are celebrating their ongoing success.

Beginning with just seven members, the popular scouting group now has 150 members

over four sections.

Several generations of Sea Scouts have now passed through, with many former scouts having returned or having remained involved in order to pass on their experience to the next generation.

To mark five decades of scouting, all four sections – Manannan, Fodhla, Banba and Eriu – spent the May bank holiday camping in Lough Dan National Scout Centre.

Youth members participated in various activities such as rafting, hiking, and the annual Commando Course.

The Cub sections

went on the Lough Dan Loop hike, while Fodhla and Manannan climbed Kanturk and Scarr mountains.

Ciaran Mac Domhnaill, leader of the group, said: “8u Calafort is an organisation that has meant so much in the lives of so many people, and one that continues to mean so much in the lives of many others.

“Several new scouts and cubs were formally invested in Lough Dan ove r t h e M ay b a n k holiday, representing the next generation of Gasoga Mara in Dun Laoghaire. It is to them 8u Calafort now turns.”

Members of the 8th Port Dun Laoghaire Sea Scouts, who marked five decades of scouting by going camping

Upgrade works set for Blackrock  emma nolan

ROCHESTOWN Avenue in Blackrock is set to see a number of “long overdue” improvements for all road users with the implementation of a new scheme.

This scheme aims to provide improved accessibility for vulnerable road users and promote walking and public transport as alternate transport modes for the nearby residential areas.

It was proposed that the western footpath and bus waiting facilities on Rochestown Avenue from the Glenview Estate to the junction with Granitefield be improved, as well as upgrades to public lighting in the area.

Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF) said: “We must remember that the National Rehabilitation Hospital is along this road, so any improvements – especially to footpaths – must be welcome.”

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commerce | announcement follows series of mergers as resources increase

Seventh office for Core Credit Union Ltd  emma nolan

THE board of Core Credit Union Ltd has announced the opening of a seventh office following the Central Bank’s approval of the merger of the former Foxrock & District Credit

Union Ltd with Core Credit Union Ltd.

Merger The sixth office of Core Credit was opened on April 28 following the merger of Carrickbrennan Credit Union Ltd with Core Credit

Union Ltd. Core Credit Union Ltd is itself the product of a successful merger in 2014 of Dalkey Credit Union Ltd, Sally noggin/Glenagear y C r e d i t Un i o n L t d a n d Shankill, Ballybrack & District Credit Union Ltd, and

in July 2015 with Glasthule/ Dun Laoghaire District Credit Union Ltd. These two new mergers mean Core Credit Union Ltd now has 31,000 members, in excess of €108 million in assets, €92 million in savings and €59 million

available to lend.

Commenting on the announcement, Michael Byrne, chief executive of Core Credit Union Ltd, said: “Core Credit Union has grown rapidly since its inception in 2014, and we are proud to be able to offer

our members seven office locations and an extensive range of products and service.

“With the planned introduction of credit union debit cards in 2017, we can confidently ask – why bank when you can credit union?”

Aldi opening in Sallynoggin creates 20 jobs at Pearse Street outlet  emma nolan

ALDI has arrived to Sallynoggin, creating 20 new jobs. The supermarket, located at Pearse Street, brings the number of Aldi stores in Dublin to 18, with a total of 124 nationwide.

Aldi had gained approval for their new supermarket from Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council.

However, a group of their competitors, including Tesco and Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, had challenged the decision by appealing to An Bord Pleanala.

Cllr Ossian Smyth (GP) said that

before this decision to approve Aldi was made, the council had been deciding on whether to approve a Lidl supermarket for the former Deer Hunter site at the roundabout.

He said that is now unlikely that the Lidl store will be approved, with the Aldi store being in such close proximity. Speaking on the Aldi opening, he said: “Many people I spoke to in Sallynoggin were positive about having a new ALDI in their area.”

Store manager Josef Skala said: “We are delighted to open our new store and look forward to welcoming many new customers from the local area.”

The Greenhills recycling centre in Bray where the discovery of a baby girl’s body was made. Picture: Google Maps

policing | girl stillborn – pathologist

Gardai appeal to Bray baby mother  emma nolan

THE body of a baby girl found at a recycling plant in Bray was stillborn, according to the State Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy.

The discover y was made in a shed at the Greenstar facility in Fassaroe, outside Bray in Wicklow.

Results from the postmortem examination in St Colmcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown determined that the baby was stillborn.

Supt Pat Ward, of Bray Garda station, said that their main focus is now

on the baby’s mother, whose wellbeing and health is a cause for major concern.

Supt Ward said gardai are liaising with the Health Service Executive. He said: “If [the] mum were to contact the HSE, or [went] to receive medical assistance at any hospital, we would be glad for that to happen.

“She can be assured that if she contacts us, we will be as caring as we possibly can for her.

We will provide as much support as possible.”

The employee who found the body said

that he thought it was a “toy doll” at first glance, and is said to be very distressed following the incident.

A colleague of the man said said he was standing at the line, sorting through rubbish when he saw the baby.

He added: “He thought it was a doll, but then he screamed. It was coming past him with the rubbish. He is very upset, as you can imagine.” The co-worker said the body was “very tiny”.

Following the initial discovery, forensic teams have been sifting through material in an

effort to identify where the remains came from.

Investigations are still trying to determine if the remains were left at the recycling centre, or if they ended up there after being placed in one of Greenstar’s green recycling bins previously.

As Greenstar take waste from all over Ireland, it is possible that the remains came from anywhere in the country.

Anybody with any information is requested to contact Bray Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

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Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon. Pictures: Brian McEvoy Photography

Stars step out in style to celebrate

Paul Mooney and Joanne Larby

Dominique Nugent

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HE beauty world were out in force recently to celebrate international beauty brand Flormar’s first birthday in Ireland. Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon flew in to perform an exclusive set and mingle with the crowd, who included top blogger Joanne Larby, beauty expert Triona McCarthy, snapchat star James Patrice and radio presenter Daniella Moyles. Guests arrived at the ‘Flower-Tales Wonderland’ in The Crypt Christ Church, to a show stopping, handmade, seven-foot flower wall, fire throwers and zamba drummers.

Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick

Rachel O’Connor and Laura O’Gorman

Dawn Kelly and Carla Foran

Tanya Cash and Rachel Farrell

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at the crypt in the basement in Christ church cathedral

Claudia Gocoul and Tatum Rooney Judy Gilroy

Model Paloma Feijoo

Norma Gill and Lynda O’Gorman

Karl Bowe

Carol Hunt

Jessica Banaghan

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| The annual Peter Mark VIP Style Awards

Model Sarah Morrissey

blogger Rosanna Davison

Personal trainer Leanne Moore Model Roz Purcell

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin, who was awarded the prize of most stylish newcomer, Vogue Williams and model Louise O’Reilly.

Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Theresa Mannion, Darren Kennedy and Jodi Albert

Fashionistas flock to a night of glitz I

Sean Musnanje and Storm and Missie Keating

Chris Doyle

Grace Mongey

reland’s most glamorous grown-ups came out to play recently for the Peter Mark VIP Style Awards. As usual the red carpet was filled with stylish celebs for the celebration of Irish style. Vogue Williams took home the coveted Most Stylish Woman of the Year award. Conor McGregor arrived back in Dublin to support girlfriend Dee Devlin, who won out in the Most Stylish Newcomer category. Blogger and social media influencer Rosie Connolly picked up the Most Stylish Social Influencer award. In the Most Stylish Male category, Eurovision hopeful Nicky Byrne came out on top ahead of Baz Ashmawy, Brian McFadden, Leo Varadker and Nathan Carter among others.

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Chicago: it would be a crime to miss this musical

Get set to have a razzle dazzle time  ian begley

Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…”

T he international award-winning musical Chicago is taking to the stage in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this week and it would be a crime a to miss it.

Starring John Partridge as Billy Flynn, Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton, this production is based on the 2002 Oscar winning movie.

Set in the roaring 20s,

nightclub, sensation Velma murders her philandering husband, and slick Chicago lawyer Billy Flynn is set to defend her. But when Roxie also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well – turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity.

John Partridge is probably best known for playing the role of Christian Clarke in EastEnders.

His many musical theatre credits include Rum Tum

Tugger in Cats in the West End, on tour and the official film of the show, John in Miss Saigon on the first UK national tour and most recently Zach in A Chorus Line at the London Palladium.

John was also a judge on BBC1’s Over the Rainbow, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search to find a Dorothy for the musical The Wizard of Oz. Hayley Tamaddon has just finished playing Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street. She also played Del Dingle in Emmerdale. Her

numerous theatre credits include The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot and Janet in The Rocky Horror Show.

Sam Bailey worked as a prison officer for three years until 2013. At the end of that year Sam won the tenth series of the X-Factor receiving more than a million votes over the course of the final weekend. Following her win, her debut single Skyscraper was released and achieved the Christmas Number One. Created by the musical theatre talents of John

Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart, John Partridge as Billy Flynn and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton

Kander (music), Fred Ebb (lyrics) and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.

The musical originally opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London in November 1997 to rave

reviews, winning the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for “Outstanding Musical Production” as well as the 1998 Critics Circle Drama Award for Best Musical, and immediately became a sell-out hit running for 15 years.

It is currently playing in

New York where it holds the record as the longest running musical revival and also the second longest running musical in Broadway history.

Running until May 21, tickets are available at bordgaisenerygtheatre. ie.

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Can you take a shot worth €1,000?

IRELAND Alive has been announced as the theme for this year’s Top Oil Amateur Photo Competition.

Top Oil are calling on Dublin’s talented amateur photographers to grab their cameras and capture what they believe represents the life and soul of Ireland through the theme.

For the 2016 competition, Ireland Alive encourages Dublin’s amateur photographers to capture Ireland in all its glory, full of life and bursting with spirit.

From the indigenous flora and fauna found from The Burren to Dublin Bay, to the spectacular coastal views on offer along The Wild Atlantic

Way, snap and send it in.

The overall winner of the Top Oil Amateur Photography Competition will feature on the coveted calendar cover, as well as winning a €1,000 voucher. The 11 runner-up winners will each receive a €200 voucher.

To keep up to date with the competition, see Top Oil’s Facebook page www.facebook/topoilfuelingireland. The closing date is May 31.

win one of 20,000 holidays abroad THIS summer, Walkers is giving crisp and sunshine lovers alike the chance to win one of 20,000 holidays.

With 26 worldwide

destinations up for grabs, Walkers will be sending winners and three friends on a 4-star, seven-night holiday.

To enter, find a code inside every promotional pack of Walkers Crisps and just enter it online at www.walkers.co.uk/ spellandgo to unveil a letter.

Keep collecting letters to spell one of 26 destinations and win a holiday to that destination.

To i n c r e a s e y o u r chances, get family and friends to register online and swap letters to bag a dream trip.

Walkers are also currently hosting one of the biggest letter hunts that Dublin has ever seen. Each day, Walkers

are asking the people of Dublin to hunt for one giant letter in the city centre in a different location – but hurry to the hunt, as it ends this Friday, May 13.

For further information, see www.walkers. co.uk/spellandgo.

no codding – it’s fish and chips day The 131-year tradition of fish and chips in Ireland will be celebrated later this month with half-price fish and chips at participating eateries.

Organised by The Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA), National Fish And Chips Day takes place on Wednesday, May 25.

Established in Decem-

ber, 2009, and now with more than 180 members throughout the country, ITICA was created to promote and build on the traditional values and ethos of the Irish-Italian chipper community.

In their first six months, I T ICA s u c c e s s f u l l y launched the national day to celebrate the tradition of fish and chips.

The Irish-Italian chipper culture was started by members of the IrishItalian community who arrived in Ireland in the 1880s. All members of this community come from the villages in Val Di Comino in Southern Italy.

To find out what chippers will be taking part, see itica.ie.

Brooke Briscoe was happy to help launch this year’s Top Oil Amateur Photo Competition. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

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Entertainment broadcaster Colum McCormack Crowe: “With live radio, you just do not know what’s going to happen”

a day in the life: Colum McCormack CROWE

Happy to face the random nature of live radio work  ian begley

CORK native Colum McCormack Crowe is a rising star when it comes to entertainment news.

Presenting as an entertainment presenter on Dublin’s Classic Hits 4FM on the Niall Boylan Show, and also as a freelance journalist, every day for the media all-rounder is very different.

Colum said that there is no such thing as an average day for him.

He said: “I usually get up around 6.30am and sit on the sofa for a while, then head out for a walk before I start working.

“Because I’m a freelance journalist, I never know what the next day might throw at me.

“One day I could be doing nothing but drinking coffee, but the next could have me bogged dow n with multiple assignments.

“I have also a barbershop and a hairdresser in Cork, but on Fridays when I’m doing the Niall

Boylan Show I have to travel three and a half hours from Cork to Dublin by bus.

“I would consider the bus as my office, because I have the opportunity to get a lot of my research done for the show while travelling to Dublin.

“I actually love taking the bus because it’s certainly a lot more relaxing and easier than driving.”

Colum added that up until recently he ran his own magazine in Cork, but decided to “lay it to rest” due to the stress and undivided commitment involved.

“I much prefer working for someone else because when you’re running your own publication you have no time at all to do anything else.

“It was literally a 24 hour a day job, and didn’t offer any variation. I prefer freelancing a whole lot more because of the versatility involved.

“If you’re in the media industry, it’s very important to enjoy your job

and all the variations that come with it.”

Asked if anything out of the ordinary every happened while live on air, Colum said: “All the time.

With live radio, you just do not know what’s going to happen. Only two weeks ago when we were just about to go on air my computer just crashed.

“I went completely blank because I didn’t have my notes in front of me, but luckily Niall had a couple of his notes on his computer so he just turned it around so I could have an idea what I was supposed to talk about, which was gas!

“After the show, and after the long journey home to Cork, I would usually get in the door around 7.40pm. From then on I get into something more comfortable, maybe order a Chinese and just chill out.

“I’m not as young as I used to be, and usually find myself getting tired by 10,” said the 39-yearold.

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tie-in: imma connection announced

Art partnership at Dean Hotel  emma nolan

ULTR A-trendy hotel Dean Dublin say they are thrilled to announce that they are IMMA’s major hotel partner for 2016.

Since first opening its doors in 2014, Dean Dublin say they have strived to create a fun and vibrant space for their guests, right in the heart of the city.

T he Dean Dublin IMMA partnership begins with the opening of a new work by Simon Fujiwara, opening at IMMA on Friday, May 20.

Entitled The Humanizer, this new commission is an imagined Hollywood biopic of Roger Casement, with contributions from scriptwriter Michael Lesslie (Macbeth, 2015; Assassin’s Creed, 2016) and Oscarwinning designer Annie Atkins (Grand Budapest Hotel, 2013).

This partnership will also allow Dean Dublin to offer their guests the unique opportunity to engage with IMMA’s creative and experimental programmes, while it

enables IMMA to invite some of the most influential figures in the Irish and international art world.

IMMA director Sarah Glennie said: “IMMA’s partnership with Dean Dublin is one of our most important and significant relationships for 2016.

“A major factor in the delivery of our ambitious programme is the ability to offer hospitality to our artists, enabling us to host some of the most influential figures in the Irish and International art world here in Dublin.”

Optimism returning to businesses – survey SOME 81% of Irish employees are looking to change jobs within the next two years, according to a new salary survey by Hays, Ireland’s recruitment specialist.

The Hays Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide 2016 found that less than half (47%) of all employees were satisfied with their salaries, but almost two-thirds (62%) expect to receive a pay rise in the next 12 months.

The report, which surveyed 1,300 employers and employees, suggests that Irish businesses are increasingly optimistic about the future.

It noted that 79% of organisations expect increased business activity in 2016, and 86% plan to recruit in the coming 12 months.

This positive outlook is particularly apparent across sectors such as IT, construction, life sciences, financial services and insurance.

awards: prestigious aib win for dublin 12 firm

Nasal Medical founder knows a good product

 emma nolan

MARTIN O’Connell, founder of Dublin 12-based company Nasal Medical, was celebrating this week after being named the winner of the 2016 AIB Start-up Academy.

O’Connell will receive a prize valued at €250,000, which includes a cash injection of €20,000, an advertising and marketing package, as well as business development support and PR training.

The final, which was held in front of a packed crowd in Dublin’s Sugar Club, saw 11 start-ups deliver a five-minute business pitch to an expert judging panel.

T he AIB Star t-up Academy, which is run in conjunction with The Irish Times, invited entre-

preneurs from all across Ireland to apply for an intensive eight-week training programme.

From the start-ups, eleven were selected to take part in the Academy, the search culminated with a final pitch.

The finalists, drawn from varying sectors, all delivered outstanding pitches which left the judging panel with the unenviable task of selecting a winner.

O’Connell, a native of Kerry, has developed a medical device which e n c o u r a g e s h e a l t hy breathing and helps people who suffer from snoring or sleep apnoea.

The unique device fits inside the nasal cavity and is both comfortable and discreet. His pitch displayed a depth of knowledge of the medical device industry, an

Martin O’Connell celebrates after being named as the winner of the 2016 AIB Start-up Academy

understanding of his target market, and a strong desire to develop his product and business.

Speaking after his win, O’Connell said: “I really can’t believe it! The last few weeks with the AIB Start-up Academy have been an invaluable experience and I would recommend any start-up to apply for it.

“A lot of hard work

has gone into this company and I’m delighted that the judging panel believes in its potential.”

Brian Keating, group brands director of AIB, and a member of the judging panel, said: “The standard of the presentations was incredible.

We heard from some brilliant companies who are absolutely passionate about their products.”

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memories: commemorating 60 years of great work

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Crumlin Hospital have started a campaign that invites the nation to share any stories of their time in the hospital since it first opened 60 years ago.

Crumlin’s Big Book of Memories is an initiative that aims to commemorate all of the great work Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin has done through their virtual memory book – crumlinmemories.ie.

This designated web-

site will enable members of the public to share and read the touching stories which illustrate the hospital’s 60-year existence.

From past patients and their loved ones to hospital workers and donors - anyone with a memory of the hospital can get involved, share their memories and help to shape the hospital’s future by donating online.

Funds raised through this campaign will be used to make urgent renovations to the outpatients depar tment

which was built in the 1960s to accommodate 500 patients per week.

Today, three times that amount (1,500 children) pass through its doors every week, leading to considerable overcrowding and insufficient resources.

Another area of focus for campaign donations will be the refurbishment of The Nazareth Ward which treats the hospital’s youngest and sickest babies, many of whom have never left the hospital since birth.

A portion of the funds

will also cover a range of equipment wor th over €2 million which is urgently required by the hospital, including cancer detection equipment, CF detection equipment and cardiac echo machines.

Crumlin ambassador and Irish rugby player Rob Kearney said: “Having the opportunity to visit CMRF Crumlin has opened my eyes to the fantastic care that Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin provides the 150,000 children who pass through its doors every year.

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“The hospital and its staff have touched so many lives over the past 60 years so Crumlin’s

Big Book of Memories is a fantastic way for those people to honour the work of the hospital

and contribute positively to its future by sharing their own stories and donating online.”

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Draiocht is delighted to announce the return of Vladimir Jablokov’s warmly received classical show, One Night In Vienna, to their main stage on Thursday, May 26 at 8pm.

Join Vladimir as he plays some of the most beautiful classical melodies from the Romantic era of the Strauss family.

Expect to hear The Blue Danube, The Voices of Spring, the Merry Widow Waltz and many more favourites you know and love.

As well as being a showcase for Vladimir’s virtuoso violin skills, One Night in Vienna also features an ensemble of hand-picked musicians, including Vladimir’s sister, Olga, and his father, Alexander.

With a growing reputation, Vladimir has now played some of Ireland’s most prestigious venues, including The Mansion House, The Gaiety Theatre, The Olympia Theatre, Marlay Park, Cork Opera House, Limerick University Concert Hall and Wexford Opera House. He has headlined the National Concert Hall on seven separate occasions.

He said: “I am in Ireland for nearly 12 years now. Starting from busking in Grafton Street and progressing to playing the National Concert Hall in Dublin, I want to thank all my fans and supporters. The Irish people have been really good to me, and so welcoming.

“So this show, One Night in Vienna, takes me back to my early days in Dublin 12 years ago, and is a way for me to thank all my fans. Myself and my brother, Anton, have now signed with United Talent Agency in London and will soon begin touring in the UK. “I owe my extended Irish family, friends and Irish fans a huge thankyou – without their support I could still be busking on Grafton Street!”

Tickets are €25/€23 conc and can be booked from Draiocht’s Box Office at 01 8852622, or online at www. draiocht.ie.

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However you catch him performing, Vladimir Jablokov’s skill as a violinist is terrific, as his upcoming Draiocht show will show

win win win A pair of tickets to Vladimir Jablokov’s spectacular show at Draiocht, as well as a CD To win, just “like” and “share” our Facebook Vladimir post. That’s it!

Winner announced on Friday, May 20 on our Facebook page! Ready steady SHARE!

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs.

Our Dog of the Week is Foxy, a five-year-old female Labrador cross.

She is a very affectionate dog and has lived with young children, is housetrained and loves to play.

Foxy would love a home where she will have company for most of the day as she can find being alone quite overwhelming.

If you think you could offer Foxy a loving home 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 www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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By Jenkins, it’s fun

WHILE not exactly a name that rolls off the tongue, Florence Foster Jenkins (Cert PG, 110 mins) sees Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant star in a kindly film about the one and only Jenkins. With her place in history secured as being, quite possibly, the world’s worst singer, the New York heiress and would-be star from the early days of the 20th century gets an affectionate film treatment.

i saw the lIght Hanks, but no thanks

STAYING with the bigscreen biopic theme, and Hank Williams gets a film about him in I Saw The Light (Cert 15A, 124 mins).

Unfortunately, it’s a dull tale with even more flat notes than the one about Florence Foster Jenkins, above. Tom Hiddleston takes a decent stab at playing the early country music legend, but the film never rises above madefor-television mediocrity.

demolition

The story falls apart HERE comes another film with an only-in-Hollywood premise. In Demoliltion, (Cert 15A, 101 mins) Jake Gyllenhaal’s life falls apart after the tragic loss of his wife. However, he learns to rebuild himself – largely be tearing down (literally) plenty of ties to his old life, and past. Gyllenhaal’s as good as always, but the central premise of the story is just way too flimsy to build a solid film on.

While set in 1980, the timeless themes of bromance and jock obsessions make Everybody Wants Some!! just as relatable today as it will be to those who lived in the era

everybody wants some!! linklater’s latest is another affectionate tale

A juvenile film with heart

IT’S hard to believe that Richard Linklater’s coming of age classic, Dazed And Confused, is 23 years old this year.

Laden with low-brow humour and some very high philosophy, Linklater’s seminal film foggily explored that frontier between adolescence and adulthood.

What made it such a success was that it captured so poignantly a rich and vibrant stage of life.

Adolescence is a time that is full of existential musing, trying out roles and beliefs, testing boundaries, and learning about where we might fit into the world.

In a way, it is a shame that coming of age films like Dazed And Confused, that were watched by many of us as a rite of

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passage in our teenage years, tend to become synonymous with that time and stay mentally relegated to a shelf that we’re unlikely to visit very often.

Evidently (and thankfully), that adolescent part of Linklater is alive and well – and after the much deeper masterpiece that was Boyhood, he is returning to some wilder and more familiar ground with Everybody Wants Some!!

(Cert 15A, 116 mins).

W hile Dazed And Confused focused on the

last day of high school, Everybody Wants Some!! chronicles the weekend before class begins in college for a group of freshman students in Texas in 1980.

Linklater may have a tendency to focus on the freak and geek fringes, but this time around we are thrust into the alphamale world of college baseball.

Despite the more macho surrounds, we still maintain the outsider’s perspective through Jake (Glee’s Blake Jenner), who is new to the team and must find his footing amid his ultracompetitive housemates, who are concerned above all else with three things: training hard, partying, and hooking up with women.

The hours pass by in

the weekend, and we follow Jake through night clubs, house parties, baseball practice and eventually into class.

At each step we are meeting the motley crew that makes up the social scene in college. There’s a throwaway love interest for Jake, some necessary boundary setting among the housemates, and a couple of moments for him to prove himself.

But like most of Linklater’s work, this is a film that is thin on plot points, where the beauty is to be found in the casual interactions and conversations between characters.

While the bulk of the story follows Jake, there is time given to each member of the team – who each in their own distinctive way develops

a solution to the perennial problem of trying to get laid.

If you’re expecting a more refined portrayal of women (or men) to develop as the film moves on, you’ll be disappointed.

Eve r y b o d y Wa n t s Some!! is unrepentantly a film about the singlemindedness of people at a certain age. Linklater is content to let the juvenile, testosteronefuelled environment play out with little nuance and without any moral rebuke.

That will inevitably be a stumbling block for viewers, but if you can embrace the laddish nature, you’ll find some pearls of wisdom amid the jockstraps and sweat socks.

Think of this as an

incredibly well-written sport comedy with some heart and insight, and you’ll be close to the mark.

The comedy is helped along by a tight cast, and by characters who may never develop, but who seem oddly perfect and instantly relatable.

Eve r y b o d y Wa n t s Some!! is Linklater laying aside the deeper issues explored in films such as Boyhood, and Before Midnight, and instead embracing the gleeful freedom of youth – with all the stupidity and wonder that it entails.

Sitting through a screening is like taking a journey back to simpler times, and for that reason it’s a highly recommended watch.

Verdict: 8/10

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Beat the heat!

Windows provide our home with light, warmth and ventilation but they can also have a massive impact on your homes energy efficiency.

We spend thousands of euro every year to try and keep our houses warm. The high price of electricity, gas and other home heating sources means that consumers are now looking into other effective methods of temperature control.

That is why it is so important to understand the impact that healthy windows can have on our homes energy efficiency.

There are a few very obvious signs that a window is broken down and needs to be either replaced or repaired. These signs include; condensation or fogging between glass panes, difficulty opening or closing the windows, black mould forming on the frame and chipping or rotting of the frame. You can reduce energy costs and the above problems by installing energy efficient windows in your home.

Budget

If your budget is tight you may be able to make repairs to the existing windows. Windows let in light and let people see out but they also interact with the environment around them.

Windows react with the outside temperatures, sunlight and wind and also react with indoor temperature and occupant use.

One of the best ways to measure the efficiency of a window is through its thermal efficiency or U-Value. The U-Value refers to the units of heat transferred through a product and is measured in watt per metre squared per kelvin (W m-2 K-1). The lower the U-Value the more thermally efficient the product is. Triple glazed units can give you a U-Value as low as 0.7 W m-2 K-1*, while double glazed units will give a U-value between 1.2 W m-2 K-1 and 1.3 W m-2 K-1.

U-Values take into account the airflow around the window and the solar emissivity of the glass into account. Emissivity is the ability of a product to absorb energy and radiate the same energy through itself and out into the room.

A single pane of glass contains high emissivity and therefore will transfer approximately 84% of the heat in a room to outside. This is why is is important to minimise heat loss by adding panes to become either double or triple glazed units, thereby lowering the U-Value.

The technology and engineering for windows and doors has advanced dramatically over the last 15 years. Glass units typically come either double glazed or triple glazed, if you’re trying to achieve a more energy efficient home.

In addition glass units are argon filled and have a low-e coating on them. Argon is a gas that is denser then the atmosphere. It is a colourless, odourless and non-toxic gas that fills the space between the panes.

Argon gas prevents frost forming at the bottom of the glass as well as adding extra insula-

escape through the glass.

All of the glass in our windows and doors are argon filled and low-e coated as standard. Our windows and doors can be chosen in either triple or double glazed and all of our windows and doors are sealed with specific expanding foam or silicone to ensure that the window or door is air tight throughout the entire frame.

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tion, as argon is heavier than air. Due to argon being used to fill the space between each glass pane triple glazing offers huge benefits over double glazed units.

Argon gas is often used in conjunction with low-emissivity or low-e coatings. A low-e coating is a microscopic coating that reflects long wave heat. In other words it reflects the room’s heat back into the room instead of allowing it to

With Low-e glass, combined with argon filled units and an air tight frame you can be sure that your windows and doors will perform at their very best against Ireland’s harsh elements.

In addition, you will save money by reducing your energy bills by up to 30%! Drop into our 5000sq ft showroom, just off the Nangor road, where we have over 100 products on display including Timber, Aluclad, Aluminium and PVC windows and doors and composite doors.

Our talented project managers will be able to show you how you can make your home energy efficient and save money!

Visit our showroom at Unit C, Westland Business Park, Willow Road (off Nangor Rd), Dublin 12 or contact us on T: 01 424 2067 or E:sales@dkwindows.ie

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Game of Thrones: visit some key locations from top tv show

The thatched restroom is nestled in the stunning 1,000-acre County Cork forest park

Cork bog voted No 1 for number twos If the magnificent scenery of Gougane Barra in Cork doesn’t appeal to you then maybe you would be more impressed with visiting one of the world’s top 100 toilets at the site.

Travel bible Lonely Planet has singled out the thatched restroom, nestled in the stunning 1,000-acre County Cork forest park, as one of the planet’s most “stunning lavatories” in its new publication, Toilets: A Spotter’s Guide.

The book highlights the most memorable outdoor public lavatories in the world, including a remote toilet island in Belize, a waterfall washroom in Taiwan, and an Arctic outhouse in Lapland.

The book’s introduction states: “As any experienced traveller knows, you can tell a whole lot about a place by its bathrooms.

Whatever you prefer to call them — lavatory, loo, bog, khasi, thunderbox, dunny, washroom, or water closet — toilets are a window into the soul of a destination.”

When describing Gourgane Barra’s eye-

catching restroom, which is the only Irish toilet to make it in the coveted list, Lonely Planet’s writers say: “Gougane Barra in Cork has been a retreat from the cruel world and a spot for quiet contemplation — since St Finbarr established an island monastery on the lake during the sixth century. These thatched toilets, tucked away in the forest park, continue that tradition.”

Lonely Planet adds: “The lavatory is a great leveller.”

Other global recommendations over where to spend a penny include the lobster loos in Wellington, New Zealand, a prototype space toilet, the Tardis in Warmley in Gloucestershire, a hi-tech interactive loo in Tokyo, and a remote jungle toilet in Laos.

Globe-trotting toilet enthusiasts are also urged to check out an ultra-remote outhouse in British Columbia, which “features an automatic flush, powered by the moon, which washes away all waste twice a day”.

The intertwining beech trees of the Dark Hedges date back to the 18th century. Inset: The famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge

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Travel Editor

If you’re from Ireland and also a massive Game of Thrones fan there is no excuse for not travelling to the North of Ireland this summer and taking part in the official Game of Thrones tour.

T hanks to HBO’s adaptation of George RR Martin’s epic tale, Northern Ireland’s stunning mountains, forests, lakes and countryside are now familiar to millions of people around the world, having helped create the magical backdrop that much of the show’s action is filmed against.

Below is a list of destinations you can visit which have helped create some of the most noteworthy and remarkable scenes from the show.

County Down From the home of Ned Stark to the formidable Haunted Forest, what better place to start your Game of Thrones adventure than in County Down with its ancient gothic forests and historic ruins.

The Haunted Forest Tollymore Forest Park holds the honour of being host to the first ever Game of Thrones scene aired in 2011 when some Night Watchmen deserters were killed by a White Walker in the snow.

Other famous scenes filmed in the forest include Ramsey Snow’s chase and recapture of Theon Greyjoy as well as many forest scenes North of Winterfell.

The Riverlands Close by you’ll find the historic ruins of Inch Abbey, dating from 1193.

The abbey provided the backdrop to the Twins, two identical castles joined by a bridge which are the seat of House Frey. It is here that Catelyn Stark crosses the bridge to agree a treaty with Walder Frey which resulted in an arranged marriage proposal between Robb Stark and one of his daughters.

Causeway Coastal Route Hailed as one of the world’s most spectacular road journeys, this stretch

of coastline plays host to some of the most dramatic scenery seen in Game of Thrones due to its rugged cliffs and sweeping valleys.

Iron Islands This quaint coastal nook was used in the show to depict Lordsport Harbour in the Iron Islands – home to the Greyjoys.

Stormlands The headlands leading down to the famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge are better known in the show as The Stormlands – Renly Baratheon’s camp.

This is where we are first introduced to Brienne of Tarth.

King’s Road Although only in the show for a few seconds, the Dark Hedges has become one of the most recognisable Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

This intertwining beech tree lined avenue dating back to the 18th century features as King’s Road where Arya Stark makes her escape from King’s

Landing with Gendry.

Dragonstone One of Northern Ireland’s most stunning beaches, Downhill Beach in Derry is the spot where Melissandre burned the seven old golds as a sacrifice to The Lord of the Light and prompted Stannis Baratheon to draw a sword from the flames at Dragonstone.

Dothraki Camp Set against Slemish Mountain in County Antrim and with its green grassy hills, Shillanavogy Valley provided the perfect camp for Daenerys Targaryen, Ser Jorah Mormont and the Dorthraki horsemen to pitch camp on their journey to Vaes Dothrak.

Beric Dondarrion’s Hideout You may recognise Pollnagollum Cave, found in the picturesque Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, from series three of the hit TV show.

The waterfall cave was used by Beric Dondarrion’s Brotherhood Without Banners as their secret

hideout where Arya Stark discovers Beric’s resurrecting powers.

For more information on the official Game of Thrones tour and to book, visit www.discovernorthernireland.com/ gameofthrones.

Robb’s Camp Found within the grounds of Castle Ward Estate, beside Strangford Lough, you may recognise Audley’s Field and Castle as the backdrop to Robb Stark’s camp where he first met his future wife, Talisa. It was here that Robb caught and imprisoned Jamie Lannister.

Winterfell Overlooking Strangford Lough, the grounds of Castle Ward were used as the backdrop of Winterfell, affectionately known as the home to House Stark.

Surrounded by acres of forest, one of the most memorable scenes filmed within the walled courtyard is when Rob Stark and Jon Snow taught a young Brandon Stark how to shoot a bow and arrow.

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STYLE interview: designer Conaill O’Dwyer on his vision for a wardrobe staple

Updating some classic style to suit his identity

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Style Editor

COMING of age, masculinity and gay identity are the themes behind one young designer’s collection ahead of his graduation from NCAD this month.

The Gazette spoke to Dublin designer Conaill O’Dwyer about his degree collection, Default Man, which was showcased at the NCAD graduate fashion show this week.

“My menswear collection is inspired by my own coming of age and coming out story,” he says.

Using the traditional tailored suit as a catalyst, Conaill’s aim was to create a “new masculine identity” using the ultimate symbol of masculinity – the suit – to represent a different kind of masculinity.

Originally from Firhouse, Conaill’s fam-

ily moved to Enniscorthy when he was seven, but the 24-year-old has been back living in Dublin for the last six years.

“I used to wear loads of suits so I did the collection in a way that within this ‘Default Man’, there can be a gay identity as well.

“Growing up, any ideas of a gay man I had were always quite feminine, so with this collection I’m moving away from that and saying, just because you’re a gay man doesn’t mean you have to be a certain way.”

Conaill’s collection consists of three different suits. “I looked at how to use the suit and looked at different fabrication methods and patterns.

“All the suits are quite big and oversized; the first one consists of bonded wool and I used printing and dying methods to get the desired look.”

Traditional tailoring methods and menswear staples underpin the collection, yet Conaill has reinvented them and added a sense of freedom to the rigid perception of the suit.

Texture is a key element of his work, and the unusual use of materials are typical of his style, including his use of handknitted plastic bags to create jumpers.

“It’s amazing how many different types of plastic bags there are,” he joked.

“It takes the suit one step further, and provides a new layered language of masculinity and the gay identity.”

Having previously interned with Irish designers Sean Byrne and Zoe Carroll, Conaill plan to eventually take his skill further and hopes to work in London in the coming years.

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Part of the Default Man collection showcased by designer Conaill O’Dwyer (inset) at the recent NCAD graduate fashion show

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IRELAND’S rich design heritage was celebrated last week at Trinity College.

The Lexus Irish Fashion Collective brought together collections from Ireland’s leading designers, including Philip Treacy, Simone Rocha, Orla Kiely, Deborah Veale and Sharon Hoey.

The collective also includ-

ed designers such as Mariad Whisker, Umit Kutluk, Helen Steele, Aideen Bodkin and Mary Donoghue for Ireland’s Eye Knitwear, and Roisin Linnane featuring Melissa Curry Jewellery.

Each designer showcased their seasonal collections, with the support of Lexus, to raise funds towards the vision of creating Ireland’s first dementia village at Saint

Joseph’s Shankill.

Speaking at the event, designer Deborah Veale said: “I am very happy that some of Ireland’s most talented designers have generously agreed to show at this amazing event.

“Saint Joseph’s Shankill is an amazing facility and myself and my family are very grateful for the loving care my father receives [there].”

Milliner Philip Treacy puts the finishing touch to model Sarah Morrissey’s look at Trinity College. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

LEAVING Cert students looking to pursue a career in the beauty industry have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship with one of Ireland’s leading beauty schools.

The Galligan College of Hair and Beauty have launched a scholarship for school leavers to create the next generation of top Irish beauty professionals.

The scholarship offers a coveted place on the CIDESCO Beauty Diploma course, ensuring graduates are among the elite of their profession.

The college combines in class curricula with an on-site commercial salon with spa on Grafton Street, so students can gain essential first-hand and practical experience.

Commenting on the scholarship Launch, Careena Galligan said that a qualification in beauty is a “passport to a lifetime career and gives a wide choice of potential professional pathways”.

The scholarship will pay the private fees for CIDESCO Beauty Diploma course, which would usually cost €5,800, plus €1,270 in exam fees.

Entrants must submit a video application. For further information, see The Galligan College of Hair and Beauty Facebook page.

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The Nissan Qashqai offers a very comfortable road position, with an interior designed to put you at ease as you take in a number of its refined features

Nissan: the compact crossover builds on the popular model’s strengths

Updated Qashqai adds even more to an impressive range

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THE Nissan Qashqai is a trend-setter, effectively popularising the compact crossover movement with its introduction to roads in 2007.

But not only did it spark a demand, it has managed to keep up with the pack, remaining one of the best-selling cars of recent years.

This second generation of the car beefs out the exterior, making the Qashqai sit well alongside Nissan’s larger X-Trail.

The new generation brought along a wider range of engines too, with 1.2- and 1.6-litre options in petrol, and 1.5- and 1.6-litre options in diesel.

With lower emissions and fuel costs, it is no surprise that the diesel con-

figurations have turned out being so popular, with the 1.5-litre model promising the best fuel economy across the range – so that was the model we took out for a test (with the SV Premium trim, it retails from €32,470, but with the standard trim this starts at €27,520).

The first thing to notice from the car is the incredibly comfortable road position. From the moment you sit in it, the Qashqai instantly makes you feel at ease.

The interior, fitted out with sturdy soft plastic and leather, is unfussy and you can tell it has been designed with function in mind.

As well as feeling clean and simple, the Qashqai also feels safe – part of the upgraded trim includes a

camera pack and parking sensors that provides an easy-to-read, top-down display.

If there’s one niggle, design-wise, it is the thick pillars at the rear – while they don’t make much difference to your driving, they can be an impediment when reversing in tight spots, so the cameras can really come into play here.

Storage-wise, the Qashqai’s got a decent amount of room. There’s a slightly smaller boot than rivals such as the Sportage, but there’s a greater amount of versatility.

A false floor in the boot opens up extra storage configurations, and the back row is easily dropped down.

Seating in the back row

While offering a little less storage than rivals, the Qashqai offers plenty of versatility to meet your needs

is simple and comfortable – while the Qashqai offers ample head and leg space, the back row seems a little basic.

The lack of little features such as rear climate control, or extra charging points for the back seats,

seems out of sorts, given the higher-spec trim.

Any quibbles with the set-up tend to fade away once you get the Qashqai out on the road, where the diesel engine, combined with a well-insulated cabin, give one of the

quietest rides in the class.

Nissan have hit a fine balance with this engine, with an unhurried, wellpaced feel. Motorway cruising is relaxed, while the Qashqai feels great on tighter country roads where the superb for-

ward visibility and solid handling combine perfectly.

There’s a reason so many people have invested in the Qashqai, and the newest generation cements an already solid legacy.

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Cloud Lesley TWO sisters from other sides of the planet ended a lifelong search for each other with an emotional first meeting at Dublin Airport.

Ian Begley reports on their unforgettable reunion, ending more than 60 years of being apart after one was given up for adoption soon after being born.

Tears of joy ... Sisters Joan Crawford-Murray and Lesley Fagan, moments after meeting each other for the first time at Dublin Airport

DUBLIN Airport was bursting with emotion this week after two sisters from opposite ends of the earth finally met each other for the first time after a 28-year search.

Lesley Fagan (64) arrived in Dublin Airport on Tuesday morning with her husband, Steve, to meet her older sister, Joan Crawford-Murray (67), who was put up for adoption shortly after she was born.

Joan, who had travelled all the way from Perth to meet her sister, who lives in Enniskillen, never even knew she had a sibling until Lesley tracked her down using social media.

Speaking exclusively to The Gazette, Lesley described the fascinating story about her extensive search.

“In 1989, whilst still living in Warrington, my mum said that she had something to tell me. She said I have a half-sister which she had to give up for adoption in 1948.

“Although my mum was not a teenager at the time, she belonged to a very

devout Catholic family of six daughters. One of her sisters put my mum under a lot of pressure, saying that if her dad was to find out about her pregnancy, it would bring great shame upon the family.

“She then decided to hide the pregnancy and put the child into a Catholic Mother and Babies home in Prestwich, Manchester,” said Lesley.

Documents “She stayed with her baby for six weeks, which must have been awful, knowing that she would have to give her up. When the day finally came, she had to sign some documents to authorise the adoption.

“At this point, the nun left the room and mum saw on the desk the name and address of the prospective parents. She never forgot this information. Mum was able to recite exactly both parent’s names and their address, which was unbelievable, after 50 years.

“With this information, I immediately began

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nine delight as finds her sister

FROM nervous anticipation to tearful delight, here are the moments around when Lesley and Joan finally met.

From the continent of Australia to the island of Ireland - Joan crossed the planet to meet Lesley

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‘In 2015, Lesley read a story about how Chinese twins separated at birth found each other via Facebook. This inspired her to publish an online appeal with the hopes that someone would lead her in the right direction.’

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Lesley Fagan and her husband, Steve. Pictures and video: Ian Begley

my search, starting with The Salvation Army, but unfortunately they were unable to help me track her down.

“I eventually started searching every adoption facility to find my sister, and upon checking the electoral records, I discovered that the family disappeared off the electoral roll in 1958.

“In hindsight, I probably should have known that they emigrated, but at the time I didn’t follow it up because I was so busy with my career and raising a family,” she said.

In October, 2015, Lesley, who has two daugh-

of a lady who looked like myself, but also the model of our mother.

“With the help of Terri O’Neill, I was talking to her on the telephone by the end of that very week.

“My sister always wondered about her natural family in England, and her husband, Les, had been recently badgering her to start the search. Now, she doesn’t have to!

“Steve and I are blessed with two wonderful daughters, and an 11-yearold grandchild, Emily.

“Jo has two children from her first marriage, and two granddaughters that I’m very much look-

ters and a granddaughter, read a story about how Chinese twins separated at birth found each other via Facebook.

This inspired her to continue her search and publish an online appeal on the social networking site with the hopes that someone would lead her in the right direction.

Eventually, two genealogists – Jill Harrington, in the UK, and Terri O’Neill, in Perth – managed to track her sister down in just one week.

“The search was difficult and complicated, but eventually I found myself staring at a photograph

ing forward to getting to know,” said Lesley.

Despite her jetlag, Joan was delighted to talk to The Gazette about meeting Lesley. She said: “It was just such an incredible feeling, meeting Lesley for the very first time.

“The moment I walked through the departure gates I immediately recognised her and started to cry with tears of joy.

“Embracing her at last after all this time was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I felt an immediate connection to her and her husband, who I’ve been dying to meet.

“The build-up over the

past couple of weeks has been just so emotional and surreal. I never even realised that I even had a sister until Lesley managed to contact me on Facebook.

“They actually messaged my daughter, who then broke the news to me that I have a sister!

“We’re now staying with Lesley and her family for 20 days, which will give us plenty of time to catch up and learn all about each other.

“It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I know both of our families will have a wonderful relationship into the future.”

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FastSport Coolmine to host first ever long pass bid: COOLMINE rugby club are hosting the world’s first longest pass competition at their Ashbrook home, an event that is being run for players of all levels from Under-6s right the way up to senior.

It takes place on Sunday, May 15 with the action getting under way at 12pm.

The competition coincides with the club’s end of season party featuring awards, music, food and fun activities for all the family.

There will be prizes for all levels and a cup to the player with the overall longest pass.

All welcome to join in on the day.

You can register in advance online or register on the day.

Pass must be completed and between two players and it cannot be “a throw.

That’s NFL!” For full details and registration go to www.coolminerugby.com or email coolmineinfo@ gmail.com.

rugby: coach andy wood hails high skill level in ubl final victory

Tarf Bulls’ first half rampage ubl division 1a final Clontarf Cork Constitution  sport@dublingazette.com

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CLONTARF survived a second half onslaught to claim their second Ulster Bank League title in three years, ultimately prevailing 28-25 in a cracking final at the Aviva Stadium last Sunday.

The Bulls raced into a 21-3 half-time lead with player of the match Joey Carbery landing 11 points before the break to go with tries from Matt D’Arcy and Tony Ryan in a helter-skelter run up to the break.

But 10 quick points from Cork Con in the second half suddenly closed the gap. Mick

McGrath, the league’s top try scorer, raced through for a classy try to re-establish Tarf’s control but further tries from Rob Jermyn and Darren Sweetnam made for a nervy last 20 minutes.

The north Dubliners held on, however, and claimed the top flight crown to add to their 2013/14 success by virtue of finishing at the top of the Division 1A table.

While acknowledging that it has been a long time for the club to win via the play-off route, Tarf head coach Andy Wood was delighted that his side were able to get over the line.

“It’s been a long time coming to win it through the play-offs. It’s very satisfying, in fairness. If

you sum up the game, the fact that we continued to play stood to us in the end. Regardless of the situation and the match points we backed our skills, and took one very important chance in the second half just after they’d scored,” he Wood.

“We knew Con would come back after halftime. We knew they’d get close. I didn’t quite expect them to get that close, if I’m 100% honest. They went after our breakdown on the first two phases and really messed up our momentum on two or three occasions, which got them back into the game.

“Some of the skills on display from both teams,

Joseph Carbery, Clontarf, being presented with the Man of the Match award by Gary Prior from Ulster Bank, Malahide. Picture: David Maher/Sportsfile

particularly in our backline, came to the fore.

That is literally what got us the result in the end.

Some really good work in the first half and then being able to punch it 10 minutes into the second half. Very, very pleasing.”

This was the second year in succession that ‘Ta r f were contes ting the Ulster Bank League decider, and

although many would have seen their defeat to Lansdowne in that game 12 months ago as a motivational factor, Wood revealed that there was not much reference to it in the build-up to last Sunday’s encounter.

“There wasn’t a lot of reference to last year’s game because you don’t want to dwell on negatives. Again, we had a lead in that one which

didn’t come to a good finish. We must like doing it because Con almost caught up with us.

“It would be easier on the heart if we managed to extend our lead and left the ground running at the start of the second half.

“Look, that’s rugby.

Con are an excellent side with super young talents themselves.”

Castle’s Gleeson breaks top ten at Royal Dublin  sport@dublingazette.com

Castle GC’s Alex Gleeson on the eighth hole at Royal Dublin last weekend. Picture: Pat Cashman

CASTLE Golf Club’s Alex Gleeson on five under par, ended the week inside the top 10 thanks to a final round 71, at the Flogas Irish Amateur Open Championship at Royal Dublin last Sunday.

He was among a number of fine finishers. His club mate, Daniel Holland, posted a final round 72 to finish in a tie for 31st on one over. Edmondstown’s Barry Daly was in contention after an opening round 69 but he failed to make the cut after rounds of 78 and 76.

Indeed, there was an Irish one-two as Warrenpoint’s Colm Campbell edged out Walker Cup star Jack Hume.

A final round 70 left Campbell on 16 under for the tournament, a record winning total at Royal Dublin, yet he had just one shot to spare. Hume, the world number 10, mounted a back-nine charge to push Campbell all the way but not even a 60-foot birdie at the last could deny the Ulsterman.

“It was a very, very hard fought victory I can tell you,” said Campbell, who was six shots clear after

just five holes of the final round.

Hume’s back-nine charge featured birdies at 13, 14 and 16 but Campbell sank a crucial birdie putt on 17 to restore a two-shot cushion heading down the 18th.

Hume produced a stunning birdie at the last, holing from 60 feet, but Campbell made two putts for victory.

“I knew Jack was going to come hard at me on the back nine. I stayed patient, kept trying to make good swings and picked good targets,” said 29-year-old Campbell. “It shows I’m heading in the right direction. If you

can hold guys like Jack off, who’s a phenomenal player and a guy that I really respect, who knows what can happen in the near future.”

This was Campbell’s second major victory, having won the East of Ireland in 2014 when he beat Paul Dunne to the title.

“It’s good to get another win under the belt.

“It’s been two years nearly and you sort or always doubt yourself that will you ever get another championship because they’re so hard to come by,” said Campbell.

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FootGolf Open for all for second edition FootGolf’s Irish Open going from strength to strength with the Highfield golf course welcoming all-comers for the second edition of the innovative and developing sport THE second ever Irish FootGolf Open will take place this weekend, May 13-15, at the Highfield Golf Course, Co Kildare.

FootGolf, a game that brings together the sports of football and golf, has been on the rise since it was first introduced into Ireland back in 2013. Since then, the popularity of the sport has grown massively with a further 18 FootGolf courses opening throughout the country.

Now, after the success of the inaugural 2015 Irish Open which was won by Nick Iron from Britain, the 2016 tournament, sponsored

by Carzone.ie, will take

place with over one hundred players from 17 countries already registered.

This year the event will be staged at an upgraded Highfield Golf Course that has invested in new championship tees and redesigned holes that have incorporated challenging new water hazards and a unique first tee off from the roof of the clubhouse which will provide a real test to participants.

President of the Irish FootGolf Association Ronan Cunningham was the first to introduce the game to Irish shores back in 2013 when he opened the Footee course in Tal-

laght, and he has seen it grow at an impressive rate ever since.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s event, Cunningham said: “The game has been growing at a great rate nationally.

“Last year we had 16 registered players for the National League and this season we have increased that to 58. We play twice a month on the Irish tour and we are increasing the numbers all the time.”

Cunningham is looking forward to a successful tournament with an increased level of participants from around the world.

“Last year was the first ever Irish Open

The Irish FootGolf team that will form a large part of the field at next weekend’s Irish Open in Kildare.

and we staged the event at Footee in Tallaght with 68 players from eight countries.

“This year we already have close to double the amount of players and we will have 17 countries represented.

This year’s event will be totally different with an

“Anyone of all ages and ability can enter the Irish Open but they should also be aware that they will be mixing it with some of the best in the business including Irish champion Gary Mullin who recently came 14th in the world, and European cham-

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increased level of Irish players too.”

In regular golf, players who par ticipate in an Irish Open are always at an elite level but, at the Irish FootGolf Open, any level of player can enter and play alongside the top stars.

“FootGolf can be seen as a bit of craic and a kick about for a lot of people but there is also a different, competitive side to the game.

“We don’t want to move away from the craic side of the game but we also want people to know that they can compete at a higher level in the game.

“This tournament is part of the European FootGolf Tour so there will be really good players on show.

pion Lionel Jacot.”

This weekend’s tournament will be staged ove r t wo d ay s a n d Cunningham is hopeful of getting more participants involved, and more spectators to attend the fun filled days out.

“We are still accepting entries for players up until Friday at 6pm and it costs just €50 for an Irish player.

“We are hoping for some good weather so hopefully we will see good numbers out to watch the action and suppor t the players as they go around the course.

“Our sponsors Carzone have been brilliant and have helped us put on what we hope will be a brilliant two days of FootGolf.”

FastSport

Gillick continuing to roll back years in Belfast DAVID Gillick continued to roll back the years with a big season’s best at the Belfast International for a second place finish on Saturday, May 7.

The Dundrum South Dublin AC man has been adopting a “one race at a time” approach to his comeback and posted an impressive 47.24 behind England’s Theo Campbell in 46.24.

In Belfast, Clonliffe Harriers’ Timmy Crowe rounded out the top three with a 47.37 second clocking.

For Gillick, the Beijing Olympian retired from athletics back in July 2012 but returned to competitive action in the past few weeks and could have an outside chance of running at his second games as part of the 4x400m Irish relay team in Rio de Janeiro.

The 32-year-old began his comeback in Pavia, Italy, running 48.05 to finish fifth in the 400m.

Gillick’s 47.24 improved significantly on his this opener in damp and inclement conditions at the Mary Peters Track.

There were a number of good performances in Belfast despite the less than favourable track weather.

John Travers (Donore Harriers) coasted to victory in the men’s 3,000m in 8:03.69 but led home three World junior qualifying times.

Pierre Murchan (DCH), Jack O’Leary and James Edgar all clocked world junior B qualifiers for the 5,000m – a 3,000m time is taken for qualification.

Murchan finished third overall in 8.11.77, O’Leary was fifth in 8.14.13 and Edgar was a place behind in 8:14.55.

Ciara Mageean (UCD) was first woman home in the mixed 3,000m in 9.07.47. Laura Crowe (An Riocht) was just pipped for second in the women’s 800m by Scotland’s Katy Brown – Crowe running 2.04.21 to Brown’s 2.04.05.

Carla Sweeney (WSAF) clocked her second world junior B qualifier which should seal her selection – she finished 10th in 2.08.47 with Rose Finnegan (Bohermeen) running her first B qualifying time with a personal best of 2.08.93.

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soccer: sallynoggin side now targeting third all-ireland title

Waves hoping to wash away Shels in cup final league cup final preview  derek mckenna sport@dublingazette.com

UCD Waves will aim to claim the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for first time in their history on Sunday, May 15 when they take on Shelbourne Ladies FC at Richmond Park.

Waves have not yet featured in the final of this competition but they have big game experience following their appearance in the 2014 Continental FAI Women’s Senior Cup final.

Shelbourne on the other hand, due to an amalgamation with Raheny United at the start of the season will have a host of players in their squad who won this competition last season.

The Eileen Gleeson managed Waves finished up their National League campaign last week with a six-goal victory over Kilkenny United WFC, a result which saw them claim a respectable third place finish on the table.

Their opponents on Sunday are still in contention for the league title and face a tough and potentially draining title decider against champions Wexford Youths WFC on Wednesday night, just four days before the cup final.

Speaking to the Gazette ahead of Sunday’s decider, Waves manager Gleeson said she believes that Shelbourne’s game on Wednesday could help her side’s chances.

“They have an extra game to play on Wednesday and I’m sure that will have a physical impact on them. We have had a tough run-in in the league with consecutive game weekends and midweek so it has been a heavy load and finishing up over a week ago gives us a welcome break ahead of Sunday.

“We are definitely happier to not have a game this week.”

The sides have met twice on league duty this season with the teams drawing 1-1 back in February, but at the start of this month Shelbourne claimed a 0-2 victory, a result that effectively ended the Waves’ title challenge and a score-line they will be looking to avenge come Sunday.

Gleeson is happy with how the preparation has gone ahead of Sunday and expects a tight and edgy affair at Richmond Park.

The St Joseph’s Boys Thunder Cup winning side.

Joeys add to amazing run u-14 thunder cup Leixlip United St Joseph’s Boys  derek mckenna

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ST JOSEPH’S B oys h i g h l y r a t e d DD S L Under-14 Premier side claimed their second piece of silverware this season when they overcame Leixlip United after extra time at the DDSL Thunder Cup at the AUL Complex on Saturday afternoon.

The hugely talented squad, who already beat Linfield at the turn of the year to claim the

Champions Cup, are still in the hunt for two more titles. The team are favourites to claim the league title and currently sit top having played less games than the teams around them.

They also go into a third SFAI All-Ireland Cup final in a row this coming weekend.

On Saturday at the DDSL finals day, Joeys were made to scrap hard to take home the Thunder Cup after a tight and edgy battle with Leixlip.

In a closely contested first and second half,

sea sessions Dun Laoghaire club to host open sailing event the Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School, based on Dun Laoghaire West pier, is set to host an open day in two sessions next Sunday.

The club will introduce newcomers to dinghy sailing, paddle boarding or kayaking, at a cost of €10 per participant. The first session will run from 11am to 1pm on the day, with a second following between 2pm and 4pm.

Tickets for the school open day can be booked by calling 01 2844195, emailing sailing@inss.ie or visiting the website at inss.ie.

neither side could find the net but St Joseph’s finished in the ascendency and could have nicked it close to the death, however extra time was required.

In the first minute of the added 20, Festy Ebosele scored a goal worthy of winning any cup final. The youngster picked up the ball in his own half and went on a mazy run, evading four challenges before slotting home from just inside the box to spark wild celebrations.

St Joseph’s could have added to the score

with a couple of further chances but they went a begging with the score remaining 1-0 and they claimed the cup at the final whistle.

The victory will act as a confidence boost for a side that is well accustomed to winning trophies.

Since Under-10 level, the John Bolger managed and Bernard Byrne coached team have amassed an impressive 12 trophies and are aiming for their third SFAI All Ireland title in a row this Saturday in Cork.

The Sallynoggin based

side overcame Corinthians of Cork at Jackson Park to claim their second SFAI title last season and will face the same opposition at the home of Cobh Ramblers this coming Saturday in an attempt to make it three on the trot.

Although the feat has been achieved before, this St Joseph’s team have an opportunity to etch their name in history as one of a select few who have managed three successive SFAI titles.

Few would bet against them achieving it.

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New Dublin captain

Lamb to lead Under-21s in new look competition

Club Noticeboard Cuala

dublin senior panellist Molly Lamb has

been announced as the Dublin Under-21 captain for 2016.

The 21-year-old midfielder from Kilmacud Crokes who has been part of the senior panel since 2014 has played an instrumental role in Dublin capturing the last two Under-21 All-Ireland titles.

Their championship will run on June 4 and 5 in Naomh Mearnog.

ON SATURDAY at 5.30pm, our inter

behind to pull out a one-point win over

footballers are away to St Finians (S)

St Vincent’s in Division 1 on Sunday

in the championship and, on Sunday

morning.

morning at 11am, our thirds play Stars

This week’s Cuala lotto jackpot is a

of Erin in Dalkey in the junior C cham-

massive €5,700. Our lucky dip winners

pionship.

last week were Bob Allen and Aisling

Great win for the intermediate hurlers in the championship on Saturday

Fay. Buy your tickets online at http:// www.cualagaa.ie/lotto.

The U-9 boys had a great time in glo-

night, 2-23 to 3-11 over Erin’s Isle.

hurling: important wins for southside clubs

Hard luck to the junior Ds who lost

rious sunshine at the annual Kilmacud

to Na Fianna and to our junior Es who

Crokes football tournament last Sun-

lost to Wild Geese 0-15 to 2-11.

day. Many thanks to Crokes for the

Thanks to all those who came out to

great hospitality.

The Cuala Cube competition last Sat-

The 2016 mini All-Ireland registra-

urday night. It was a fantastic night

tion is now open and will run from June

out and congratulations to the winner

20 to 25 involving all four year groups

on the night Caitlin Byrne. Cuala will

of the academy from 2007 to 2010.

now donate €2,000 to Caitlin’s chosen

Event information and online regis-

charity, The Mater Heart Foundation.

tration can be found at: http://www.

The U-15 camogie team came from

cualagaa.ie/mini-all-ireland-2016.

Shankill THE club is organising a golf classic,

shankill.dublin@gaa.ie or 086 4010438.

sponsored by Brady’s of Shankill, in

There are no trials, no selection proc-

Powerscourt Golf Club on Friday, June

esses and no annual subscription.

24. A team of four is €300; great prizes

The weather once again played

to be won. Contact John Doherty on

havoc with the Saturday fixtures.

086 3215087. This is a major club fund-

However, the U-9 hurling team did

raiser and we are asking everyone to

manage to enjoy a great morning of

get behind the venture.

games with Ballyboden St Enda’s, the

The club summer camp will be held from July 4 to 8. The camp leader is

U-8 hurlers travelled to Na Gaeil Oga and did very well.

On Sunday, the U-8 camogie team

Stephen Davis and full details will be Kilmacud Crokes on the attack against St Vincent’s. Picture: Diarmuid O’Gallchobhair

Kilmacud and Cuala strengthen SHC bid

dublin shc group 2 Kilmacud Crokes 1-17 St Vincent’s 1-13  sport@dublingazette.com

KILMACUD CROKES saw off a Vincent’s side that finished with 14 men, setting up a thrilling battle in the final set of group games in the Dublin Hurling Championship.

Impressive Crokes scored freely from play and led for much of the game at Parnell Park, though it took a goal line block from Niall Corcoran mid way through the second half to keep Crokes in firm control.

After a strong start from

the Stillorgan side, Vincent’s went ahead on 12 minutes when a defensive error opened the door for Tomas Connolly to lash Vincent’s a point in front.

Connolly’s goal came after pressure from Vincent’s prevented the Crokes defence from clearing their area, with the ball eventually swatted square to Connolly as he lurked in front of the Crokes ‘keeper.

The Vincent’s goal came somewhat against the run of play, following closely after a goalmouth scramble that saw Crokes somehow fail to convert as they snapped efforts

from around the edge of the area, but the comeback was to be swift.

Fergal Whitely smashed home for Crokes six minutes later, finding himself clear on the edge of the Vincent’s box as the Marino men appealed for a free out.

Whitely retained his focus to hit home, though, and Crokes held on following a 1-10 to 1-7 halftime lead.

Cathal Billings saw red with 10 minutes remaining with late points from Oisin O’Rorke ensuring Crokes ran out winners.

Dublin senior man O’Rorke was in dominant

form throughout, in fact, clocking 0-8 for Crokes with three from play. The Stillorgan side finished with a four-point margin, winning by 1-17 to 1-13.

The result leaves them level with Cuala who were 2-20 to 0-7 winners over Ballinteer St John’s.

It means the Dalkey side are in pole position but they will need to get something from their game against Vincent’s as a loss would end their challenge.

Crokes, meanwhile, face Ballinteer on the final day with a win securing their place in the quarterfinals.

available shortly.

played in a blitz with O’Toole’s and the

Our juvenile academy, sponsored

hosts Round Tower in Moyle Park. Well

by O’Donnell’s Pharmacy, Shankill, is

done to all the mentors, parents and

in action every Saturday morning at

players. Fixtures and training times

10am in our home ground at Shangan-

for all teams will be available during

agh Castle. If you would like your child

the week.

to join the academy, just come along

New players for all of our teams are

any Saturday morning or contact

always welcome. Adult football team

us by telephone or e-mail secretary.

contact is Kevin on 086 8449902.

Foxrock Cabinteely IT was agreed at the LGFA Central

page on our website.

Council Meeting last week to adopt

Well done to club players Emma

the GAA Concussion Guidelines with

Hughes, Faye O’Connell Bell, Ciara Fal-

agreed amendments for female play-

lon and Aoife Bell who were selected

ers. These guidelines have been for-

to do Ball Girls during the National

warded to all mentors and they are

League Division 1 and 2 finals on Sat-

also available from the Downloads

urday night in Parnell Park.

kilmacud crokes THE senior B hurlers drew with Bal-

Gaeil Oga. Hard luck to the minor A and

lyboden on the weekend, 0-10 to 1-7,

B footballers who lost to Clontarf and

in their second championship game of

Na Fianna respectfully.

the group. Congratulations to the jun-

The minor C footballers had a

ior A hurlers who beat St Finian’s 2-12

strong win over St Catherine’s. The

to 0-14 in their game.

U-15A footballers had a big win in their

The junior C hurlers had a very good

opening championship game against

3-14 to 3-8 championship victory over

Jude’s – winning 9-13 to 1-7. Our U-14

St Sylvester’s. Hard luck to the junior

Div 4 ladies footballers beat Na Fianna

F hurlers who were well beaten by Na

6-4 to 3-7.

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