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INSIDE: A fun play on the Von Trapp kids’ lives Page 5

June 2, 2011

MAKING WAVES: Young DJS all set for a special 24-hour broadcast P7

Art-warming stuff: Having fun at Airfield WHILE our gallery inside returns

Football: Rory O’Carroll returns to Dublin panel Page 32

to Airfield Estate to paint a picture of the busy working farm’s sheep-shearing activities, we couldn’t help but show you charming George Hope’s artistic efforts. George joined lots of other children, and families, to take a look at the Woolapalooza event at the farm, which also had a wide range of fun activities for everyone to enjoy, including art facillities to capture the event. Picture: Geraldine Woods

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Sports Awards: May’s Dublin Awards winners are announced Page 29

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Traders want ban on commuter parking Claims cars are being left all day at Ballinteer SC

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Retailers at the shopping centre want the issue of allday parking by non-customers to be dealt with. According to business owners at the centre, people are parking their cars at the centre on a daily basis before commuting into the city centre. At a recent Dundrum Area

Committee meeting, DLRCC said a proposal submitted by businesses was not accepted, “due to numerous safety issues and the high cost”. “This request will be kept on file and will be considered at the end of the year,” said the council. Full Story on Page 6

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TRANSPORT Mitchell welcomes decision to restore Ballinteer/Dundrum services

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DUBLIN Bus has made a U-turn on a decision to scrap its Nitelink service to Ballinteer and Dundrum. Speaking to the Gazette, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, said she welcomed the decision

by Dublin Bus to restore the Nitelink service in Ballinteer and Dundrum. She said the decision came after the 48N service was terminated, causing great local annoyance and inconvenience. “This move had a serious impact on many people who once relied on the Nitelink to carry them home late from

the city centre at weekends, and was particularly discommoding for late night workers,” said Deputy Mitchell. Extend

“Dublin Bus has agreed to extend the 46N through Ballinteer and Dundrum. “Under the revised service, the 46N will now serve

Brehon Field Road, Stonemasons’ Way, Ballinteer and Dundrum. I hope that Dublin Bus will be equally responsive to requests to retain the daytime 48 service.” The decision was also welcomed by local Labour TD Alex White who said: “The service was seen as an affordable, secure route home from

the city centre. “Following correspondence with local residents and public representatives, Dublin Bus has decided to reroute the existing 46N Nitelink service. “It has now been confirmed to me that it will be implementing a revised route 46N, which will serve Brehon Field

Road, Stonemasons’ Way, Ballinteer and Dundrum,” he said. “It was inconceivable that the 48N was withdrawn without some replacement service. I am happy that Dublin Bus has now acknowledged the needs of the residents of Dundrum and Ballinteer,” he said.

BUSINESS: DINER IS OFFICIALLY OPENED

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TEN new jobs have been created in Eddie Rocket’s City Diner in the Stillorgan Shopping Centre. The diner was officially reopened by An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Lettie McCarthy, following the enlargement and reconfiguration of its original restaurant and the addition of a new Shake Shop. Thirty people now work in this branch. “I think it’s great, there was great excitement there,” said Lettie. “It was very nice to be there – the fact that it’s in Stillorgan. So there was such a good buzz, and I just really like to see these positive things keep happening. “I hope that it brings people in and that people will support it locally, because we have to keep that ‘support local, shop local’ slogan going.”

Eddie Rocket’s has been open in Stillorgan for 16 years. The new design recalls the vintage milkshake bars from 1950’s America, with a quirky and bold colour scheme. Customers can choose what chocolate bar or sweet they want to put in their milkshake, based on the Shake Shop’s slogan “You make it...We shake it!”

Model Eva G is pictured in the new Eddie Rocket’s Shake Shop. The design seeks to recall the vintage milkshake bars from 1950’s America and re-imagine them for the 21st century. Pictures James Horan/Collins Photos

Delighted

“We’re delighted with the whole concept of the Shake Shop, we think it’s integrated very well into the Eddie Rocket’s concept. The figures are very good, we’ve improved in our turnover which is excellent, and we’re very pleased. We expect it to be very successful,” said owner Peter Fortune; brother of Niall Fortune, who established Eddie Rocket’s City Diners 22 years ago. “We only actually closed for trade for five days, but it has taken a year-and-a-half to get

The new shake shop is out of this world!

the whole thing done.” Eddie Rocket’s in Stillorgan is also offering a home delivery service. Delivery

“We have a new home delivery service which has been going very, very well. “ We ’ ve s t a r t e d i t around Christmas time. We’re launching a new menu on that, probably

in the next two weeks,” said Peter. “We’re pleased with the feedback we’ve been getting from that as well. So, it all appears to be going well.” Eddie Rocket’s in Stillorgan is open seven days a week. For home deliveries phone 01-278 2004 or visit www.eddierocketsathomestillorgan.com.

Pictured at the new Eddie Rocket’s Shake Shop are Frank Murphy, president of the Stillorgan Chamber of Commerce, Peter Fortune, owner, and Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Clr Lettie Mc Carthy

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WILDLIFE Learn all about an ancient skill

Airfield is already a hive of activity, and, now, beepers can learn all about the craft of beekeeping (inset)

HERITAGE: TRAINING WOULD-BE BEEKEEPERS

Get bee-sy with a course at Airfield Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

AIRFIELD will be buzzing with bee lovers next week, when Airfield’s beekeeper, Pat Kavanagh, hosts a workshop for adults, An Introduction to Bee Keeping, on Saturday, June 11 from 10am to 4pm. The workshop will be an introductory day for anyone who has an interest in keeping bees. Although protective clothing will be provided, Pat advises anyone who is allergic to bee stings not to attend. The workshop will be both an indoor and outdoor learning experience.

Participants will look at a working hive, and will explore what the best options for equipment, clothing, and suppliers are. There will also be time for questions and answers. “It would cover most things to do with bees,” says Pat. “We’ll cover almost all the various angles with bee keeping, from starting up, to location, to type of hive, and where you can get courses to continue on the study, and that type of thing. It’s a wide range of matters we’ll touch on. “Wear normal things, but bring a pair of wellington boots, in order that

you can put the bee suit down into the boots.” While Pat says bee keeping is an expensive hobby, he is hoping to encourage people to take it up and conserve bees. His own love for bee keeping began in the Fifties as a child in Wexford. “Our parents were into bees before that, so it goes back a long way. It was boxes [that bees were kept in] when we started up,” he says. “There was very bad protection equipment, and, at the time, it was just a bit of net curtain, and things like that. “So, it was very bad protection, and people

got stung a lot more than they do now,” says Pat. On the need to conserve bees, he says: “First of all, bees are under threat from chemicals and other factors, so it’s important to preserve them. “Also, they’re very important as pollinators. They’re more important as pollinators than they are as honey producers. A third of the food we eat is dependent on honey bees,” he says. The workshop costs €75, which includes lunch in the Overend’s Cafe. For further information, phone Airfield at 01 298 4301, or see www. airfield.ie.

A smooth setup: Silk on show at AIB branch AS PART of AIB Cornelscourt’s recent month-long drive to support local business, AIB’s James Roulston took the chance to meet sisters, Sheila O’Toole and Yvonne McMahon as they set up the wares of their Shankill-based company, Klara Silks. He was full of praise for the beautiful silks from the familyrun company, who praised the monthlong initiative.

A day to remember: United in a very special bond for Amy’s Communion ALTHOUGH there is an 80-year gap between them, the Caseys (Amy,

7, and her great-grandmother, Rita, 87) were both united in their celebration of Amy’s First Holy Communion recently. Adding to the excitement and meaning of the blessed event at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Rita Casey is a Eucharistic minister, and administered Amy’s First Communion to her, creating a memory for both to treasure, as well as their extended family.

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HERITAGE: A REVAMP AT DEANSGRANGE CEMETERY

Blooming details: The final touches STEPHANIE Charvato

is pictured putting some final touches to her beautiful garden, which features in this year’s Bloom festival at the Phoneix Park. Drawing upon her knowledge and skills as a horticulturist at Woodie’s DIY in Carrickmines, Stephanie has carefully created a vibrant, colourful garden that can more than hold its own alongside some of the gardens being created by leading gardeners at the event. Bloom 2011 takes place at the Phoenix Park this Bank Holiday weekend.

An Cathaoirleach of DLRCC, Councillor Lettie McCarthy, officially reopens the magnificently restored Gate Lodge at Deansgrange Cemetery, where she was joined by the Brennan family, who once lived in the lodge

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THE period Gate Lodge at Deansgrange Cemetery was officially reopened by An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), councillor Lettie McCarthy, last week. The Gate Lodge has been fully refurbished by DLRCC’s Architects Department, under the direction of senior architect, Pamela O’Connor, and assistant architect, Ciaran O’Brien. Cllr McCarthy said: “Deansgrange is used as a burial ground, but it’s also used as a park where people just like to come and walk, and enjoy the tranquillity of the area, and I think that there’s huge potential for it.” Amongst those who attended the event were local Independent councillor Victor Boyhan, who told the Gazette: “The restoration of the Gate Lodge is a fantastic job. “The work is of a very high calibre, consistent with architectural conservation and restoration best practice,” he said.

The works consisted of a full refurbishment, with careful conservation measures undertaken throughout the building and external areas. Much of the original fabric and timber floors were retained, while the windows and doors were replaced. The Lodge was built using local Killiney granite in 1865 at a cost of £517, in time for the opening of the cemetery. It was used as the living quarters of the registrars and, every so often, doubled up as the cemetery office until the 1990s. Paschal Brennan, pictured above, was the last registrar at the cemetery, and he brought up his family in the Gate Lodge. The Lodge is open to the public and is now used as the administrative office of Deansgrange and Shanganagh cemeteries. Cllr McCarthy said: “This restoration project will be succeeded by further improvements to adapt the former offices across from here as tearooms, with new public toilets, and the Victorian Chapels will also be conserved.”

COUNCIL: CATHAOIRLEACH’S PRAISE FOR STATE VISIT

Meeting the Queen was a lovely event – Lettie Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

AS HER term as An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council draws to a close, Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy has said that meeting Queen Elizabeth II on her recent state visit, at the social reception staged at the Convention Centre in the docklands, “rounded off a very good year in office, very well”. On meeting the Queen at the centre, Cllr McCarthy said: “It was really nice. I felt very, very privileged. I wouldn’t normally be star-struck by meeting somebody [but] I felt so privileged to be part of it and to meet her. “Obviously, it was

as Cathaoirleach of DLRCC, and the invitation was extended to me by Julian King, the British Ambassador,” said Cllr McCarthy. “I felt very humbled by the experience, and I just think she’s an amazing woman, and it was very, very nice to meet her, and I felt so proud of Mary McAleese and of the occasion. It was fantastic, it was amazing,” she said. President McAleese, and representatives from Ireland’s sport, culture, politics, entertainment, charities and business worlds, were among the 2,000 guests at the historic event. “I’m delighted that it happened during my year in office; otherwise

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I wouldn’t have met her,” said Cllr McCarthy. “Not everybody has the opportunity to meet the Queen of England, and it was such a positive event for the whole

country – for the whole of Ireland – and it was just lovely. “It certainly rounded off my year; a very good year in office, very well. I just said I was delighted that she was visiting our country, and that the whole tour had gone so well, and that I was extremely proud of her; and the same to Mary McAleese. “I just said that I felt very proud that she is our President, and that it was such a great event; a positive event for the country. “So, that was it, but it was absolutely super,” said Cllr McCarthy. The historical event included a reception across the centre’s five foyers, a fashion show,

and a cultural and musical concert in its auditorium, with performances by Westlife, X-Factor’s Mary Byrne, and Riverdance. “It was a super concert, and I think whoever was responsible for picking the artists did a superb job, and they showcased Ireland very, very well,” said Cllr McCarthy. “There was such a nice, relaxed atmosphere and, you know, the people and everybody involved with security – I’m sure they weren’t relaxed! “But, certainly, we got the impression that everything was under control. It was extremely professional, and I think the British Ambassador did very well with that event,” she said.

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THEATRE Classic characters get a twist

The Von Trapp children, as portrayed by (back) Aneesa Bhamjee, Robyn Fitzpatrick, Aoife Burgess, Alice Treacy and Tom Higginbotham with (front) Anthony Treacy, Isabelle Gaynor, Eadaoin McCavana, Lucia McNally and Miles Gaynor

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‘The Sound of Music was the first musical I ever directed, and I loved the process so much that it inspired me to set up my own drama school in 1991. Since then, the school has grown into a network’

SOME of the students from the Emer Halpenny School of Drama in Stillorgan appeared in the show, Will the Real Von Trapp Family Please Stand Up, at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire last week. The show, which was performed in front of a packed audience, was written and directed by Emer Halpenny herself to celebrate the school’s 20th anniversary. While writing it, Emer used ideas devised by her students during classes, and the story follows two sets of the Von Trapp children as they find themselves caught in alternate universes – which one is the real family? Emer said: “The Sound of Music was the very first musical I ever directed, and I loved the process so much that it inspired me to set up my own drama school in 1991.

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“Since then, the school has grown into a network of classes in Stillorgan and Dundrum for students aged four and upwards, including dedicated classes for special needs students. “Now, the Von Trapps are back again to help

me blow out the candles,” she said. As well as running Ireland’s only dedicated drama classes for children and young adults with special needs, Emer also launched Emer’s Youth Theatre last September, as she felt that teenagers needed to be more challenged. It has been very successful, and the members recently appeared in a play written by a former student of Emer’s. She has also organised workshops for them on various aspects of theatre, such as lighting, stage management, special effects and makeup. “A lot of members didn’t know each other when they joined, but they are all good friends n ow, a n d s o c i a l i s e together and it’s great fun to experience their enthusiasm. “New members for the Emer Halpenny School of Drama are always welcome,” she said.

COUNCIL: RESURFACING

Temporary road closure DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) has applied for the temporary closure of part of the Lower C h u r c h t ow n R o a d , between the junctions of Upper Churchtown Road and Orwell Road. This closure is to facilitate road reconstruction and resurfacing, from Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 8, from 10am to 4pm. Local access will be maintained at all times.

The diversion route will be via Braemor Road, Braemor Park and Orwell Road, and viceversa. A traffic management plan will be in operation and the diversion route clearly signposted. DLRCC said that any interested party can lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section not later than 12pm on Thursday, June 9.

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COUNCIL: FUNDING

Bearing the wait: Getting set for a Blooming great festival

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DUN Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) has said it expects its Road Restoration Programme in the Dundrum area to continue this year, depending on Government funding. Responding to a question raised by Labour councillor Richard Humphreys, DLRCC also said that, depending on the annual estimates, it expects its Annual Footpath Programme to continue. DLRCC’s expenditure budget is down from €124 million in 2010 to €121 million this year, with its expenditure budget for Road, Transport and Safety down from €18.35 million to €16.34 million. While Cllr Humphreys said he appreciated that funds were short, he said it was essential the existing budget was spent effectively, and that “we get as much impact as we possibly can for every euro spent by the council”. “I appreciate that funds are short, and so on. But, I’d certainly like to see every opportunity taken to do more, because a lot of the roads and footpaths are in poor condition,” said Cllr Humphreys.

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SOPHIE Cooke and

Ailis Nolan met the Hamleys bear when they helped promote the upcoming Bloom festival, which will be held in the Phoenix Park from Thursday, June 2 to Monday, June 6. The bear was there to help reveal details of the Bloom Kids’ Zone, sponsored by Hamleys, which will feature daily teddy bear picnics, games, face-painting, a children’s stage, a dinosaur experience and more – and all for free, for children attending the popular plant festival. Meanwhile, grown-ups will once again be able to see some of the country’s finest gardeners at work, with stunning plants and displays in one of the fastest-growing festivals in the country.

DRLCC: PROPOSAL TO TACKLE NON-CUSTOMER ALL-DAY PARKING ‘TOO COSTLY’

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‘I’d like to see people – all of us; we’re all guilty of it from time to time – not to be parking outside businesses or outside shops and leaving your car there all day and stopping trade happening’

PROPOSALS aimed at tackling the issue of non-customers using the Ballinteer Shopping Centre for all-day parking have been rejected by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) as too costly. Retailers at the shopping centre want the issue of all-day parking by the centre’s non-customers to be tackled. According to business owners at the centre, people are parking their cars at the centre on a daily basis before commuting by Luas or bus

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into the city centre. However, at a Dundrum Area Committee meeting, DLRCC management said they had had a number of meetings with local businesses, but a proposal submitted by them was not accepted, “due to

numerous safety issues and also the high costs associated with it”. At the meeting, a council spokesperson said: “A pay and display parking scheme would be one way of attempting to address the issues of all-day parking.

“However, deteriorating financial resources have presented difficulties for the parking section in introducing further pay and display measures. “This particular request will be kept on file, and will be considered at the end of the year when the Transportation Department have a clear picture on income and expenditure for 2011.” An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy, said that the car parking spaces at Ballinteer Shopping Centre are primarily for customers using the busi-

nesses there. “There are people parking there all day, which means that, if you want to go in and get your coffee and newspaper, or your groceries, or whatever it is you want to get, you can’t come in and park there, because there’s people either using public transport – whether they’re going on the Luas, or they’re working nearby – and they’re preventing people who are bringing business to the shops from parking there, which is really unfair,” she said. “If you can’t pull in at your local shop, you’re just going to go else-

where, and that’s not good for that particular business. “So, really, I’d like to see people – all of us, really; we’re all guilty of it from time to time – not to be parking outside businesses or outside shops and leaving your car there all day and stopping trade happening. “But, if people aren’t going to be responsible enough themselves to do that, then the businesses are asking that the council intervene and not allow all-day parking there, and just introduce short-stay parking,” said Cllr McCarthy.

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IT’S YOUR STORY Young DJs hosting a 24-hour broadcast COURTS: JUDGE’S FEAR FOR MAN’S PROSPECTS

Tuning in to help Special Olympics Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

TWO young Dubliners will soon present a 24-hour live radio broadcast show on Dublin South 93.9FM Community Radio in aid of Special Olympics Ireland. The young broadcasters – 16-year-old Ciaran O’Connor, and 23-yearold Karl McDonald – will go on air with their show. Teenage Kicks, this Sunday, June 5, from 11am onwards. Ciaran said: “Our 24-hour live broadcast promises something for everyone. “We’ll be featuring more than eight music groups performing live in studio; one of Ireland’s top reptile experts will introduce listeners to some of his favourite reptiles, and cyclist, Nicholas Roche [son of Steven] talks about his Tour de France exploits. “We also have experts

on leg-waxing, nutrition, personal trainers on keeping us in top condition, and lots of secret guest interviewees. “We have something to keep everyone entertained, as well keeping both myself and Karl awake! More than any-

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Ciaran O’Connor; Mary Gavin, Special Olympics Ireland (SOI) swimmer; Matt English, CEO, SOI; Laura Reynolds, SOI basketball player and Karl McDonald

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thing else, this show is about raising muchneeded funds and publicity for Special Olympics Ireland, who are doing Trojan work to improve many people’s lives,” said Ciaran. The show will also stream live via the studio webcams at www.dublinsouthfm.ie. Donations can be made directly to Special Olympics Ireland by texting “donate” to 57252.

Karl McDonald and Ciaran O’Connor joked in this photo that they didn’t know what their 24-hour show would feature but, in fact, it has a lot of great, diverse content

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A REFORMED drug addict has escaped jail after the judge said he would not send the 20-year-old to prison “which he richly deserves” because he felt he would get back into trouble upon his release. Jason Kelly, of Elm Grove, Ballybrack, admitted on the morning of his trial to burglary and unlawfully entering a vehicle. Kelly had previously denied the charges, even though the homeowner saw him in his car and was able to identify him to gardai. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the offences in Killiney on October 24, 2009. Garda Paul Lyons told Mr Pieter Le Vert BL, prosecuting, that a homeowner and his son were at home at 9.15pm that evening when they heard keys being taken from a

bowl on the hall table. They then heard the man’s wife’s car engine starting, and went outside to see Kelly, whom they both knew, sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle with another man in the driver’s seat. A struggle broke out, before both youths ran off. T he burglars had gained access to the house through an unlocked front door. Kelly was arrested two days later but denied any knowledge of the breakin. Judge McCartan said: “The problem is, if I send him to prison – which he richly deserves – he will lose his job and probably get back into trouble upon his release.” He sentenced Kelly to three years, which he suspended in full on condition that he pays the homeowners €5,000 within 12 months.

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COMMUNITY: WELCOME FOR TEA DANCE AS ELDERS BOP THE NIGHT AWAY

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ALMOST 70 people attended Lamb’s Cross Community Centre’s first Tea Dance in Sandyford, last week. The dance was organised by Dun Laoghaire Rathdow n County Council (DLRCC) as part of May’s Bealtaine festival. Now in its 16th year, Bealtaine is a nationwide Age and Opportunity initiative, partly funded by the Arts Council. Amongst those lending their support to the event was An Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Labour councillor Lettie McCarthy. “Bealtaine is to celebrate older people living in our community, and giving them an opportunity to get out and to meet and socialise and to have a bit of fun, and that’s really what it’s about,” she said. “I think it’s a great idea. I think it’s great to see people coming out and enjoying themselves and just having fun. “If you’re young at heart, age is all in your mind. And, once you have health and fitness, you should appreciate every day and enjoy it and share that friend-

ship, and laughter is the best exercise for the heart and for the mind,” she said. “It was brilliant. It was great to see people out just having fun and enjoying themselves. “I think the message to older people is that age shouldn’t be a barrier to having fun, having friendship, having exercise, and, you know, just that feel-good factor up on the floor dancing, keeping time to the rhythm, you know [it’s very good for you].

Great atmosphere “There was a great atmosphere. At different stages, there was nobody sitting down; everybody was on the floor. “For a lot of people it was their first time seeing the centre, and we gave them a tour upstairs and they were delighted with that,” said Cllr McCarthy. It was a special day for Ann Doherty, from Kilcross, who celebrated her 70th birthday at the Tea Dance. “I was delighted that we were able to present her with a birthday cake on behalf of the council, and, for me, it really added to the occasion. It was a really lovely occasion,” said Cllr McCarthy.

HEALTH Dietitian says that every step you

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‘Motivation requires a lot of commitment and time, and that’s why it’s not easy to lose weight. You have to be confident that you can make the changes, and nobody can do that for you’

IF THE thought of getting into shape for the beach, and that bikini seems more than a little daunting, then never fear – help is at hand. According to TV personality and top dietitian, Paula Mee, who is based in Blackrock, slimming down can be achieved by even the smallest of lifestyle changes. “If you’re not going to change something, then you’re going to get the same result. “So, you have to realise that if you want something, you’ve got to work for it,” says Mee, who was one of the four presenters on RTE’s programme, Health Squad. “Even with the busiest workloads, there’s still opportunities in the workplace where you can run up the stairs, or park away from the office, or run out at lunchtime; there are small little things that you can do to get exercise. “You don’t have to be a member of the gym, but you do have to be committed,” she says. Despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves barely lasting three days with these changes. However, Mee thinks that this is because we’re not setting ourselves a realistic target. “I think a lot of us procrastinate; we just put it off because the ducks

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aren’t lined up in a row. “But we need to be careful that we don’t put things off unnecessarily; that we actually do start, and start doing the small things that count,” she says. “Motivation comes from having a very clear and compelling vision of where you’re going, so write down your goals, and plan your week. “It does require a lot of commitment and time, and that’s why it’s not easy to lose weight. “You have to prioritise, and you have to be confident that you can make the changes, and nobody can do that for you,” says Mee. She recommends keeping a food diary for a few days to monitor what you eat.

“It’s really about knowing you, and knowing yourself, and what’s practical for you, but to be realistic about it,” she says. “Some people find substitutes as well, so they may have frozen yogurt instead of an icecream, or they may have a diet drink instead of a full-sugar drink. There are small things that you can do.” Mee says that the Irish are notorious for eating large portions of carbohydrate-refined foods such as breads, pasta and potatoes, as well as the “hidden-fat” products like oil, butter, salad dressings and cheese. She says that changing over from full fat to low-fat dairy products can make a significant difference. “There are low-fat cheeses that would be better for people to eat to get their calcium and their protein, such as camembert and brie. They are lower in fat and calories than cheddar,” she says. “People could eat a little bit more of those instead of the higher-fat cheeses. So there are things that you can do, there are trade-offs that you can make.” So, we’ve made the changes, but what about alcohol? “ T h a t ’s o b v i o u s l y unnecessary calories; it doesn’t provide any nutrients.

TV personality and leading dietitian, Paula Mee, who is

“So, if you’re trying to meet all your vitamin, mineral and nutrient requirements from less calories, you have to ask

yourself if there’s space for alcohol. “You have to again realise that most pints would have about 200

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calories, and a glass of wine would have up to 100 calories. “So you can build those into your calorie total if you feel that it’s a good idea,” she says. Mee says that making these small changes can make us notice some differences in how we look and feel. “Some feel a great energy boost straight away when they get rid of their junk food or takeaways; they feel much bet-

ter, almost immediately. “I think that gives them the resilience and the strength then to carry on and make further changes,” she says. “Others, probably if they’re eating well anyway, they may not notice any particular benefits straight away, but in time they do. “They may notice that their skin or their hair is better, or they may feel that they’re tightening up their waist band, and that

motivates them to go further,” says Mee. Fighting off the bulge requires a lot of motivation. Making small changes to introduce some exercise in your life, and to eat a healthier diet, can make all the difference in how you look and how you feel. So, it’s time to bin the junk food, say goodbye to your bingo wings and jiggly belly, and to look forward to your slim bikini body.

High notes: Get ready for Moreau singing ... FRENCH chanteuse

Caroline Moreau is pictured in another spellbinding moment, as she, and her musicians, prepare for their upcoming concert in the Mill Theatre, where the audience will thrill to her powerful range. Performing for one night only, on Friday, June 3, the awardwinning singer’s work will feature some songs by one of France’s most fascinating and controversial songwriters – the legendary Serge Gainsbourg – as she sings in French and English. See and hear Caroline and her band at 8.15pm in the main auditorium, with tickets priced €23/€20. For further information on her show, see www.milltheatre.ie.

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EVENT Locals enjoy Woolapalooza at Airfield House

George Hope shows off some his artistic talent. Picture: Geraldine Woods

One of the sheep being shorn

Shear fun down on the farm ITH so many local people enjoying the recent Woolapalooza sheep-shearing extravaganza at the Airfield estate in Dundrum recently we decided to show some more pictures of a fantastic event. A celebration of all things woolly and wonderful, and a day of fun and frolics for all the family, as the sheep had their woolly coats taken off for the Summer by the farmers in the Red Barn. Little ones watched in awe as the sheep were shorn, which is quite a scary vision for kids, but also a great experience of country living. Then they could watch the sheep trials in the field with clever dogs guiding them into their pen under the watchful eye of trainer Con McGarry, who was happy to answer all the little queries. The children could also make their very own woolly postcards. With live music and plenty of other activities, there was plenty to keep young and old amused.

Trainer Con McGarry answers some questions

Thomas McCarthy

Traditional Irish music on the lawn

A goat watches the visitors to the farm

The children watch sheep being shorn

Sheep trials

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather them than me!

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GazetteGAMING GAMING Only two more Kinect sensors left to be won! HE Gazette is continuing its incredible Xbox Kinect sensor competition this week, as we give away the third of our four terrific prizes. K inect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, without using a controller With Kinect, technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. Controllerfree gaming means fullbody play. Kinect responds to how you move. So, if you have to kick, then kick.

If you have to jump, then jump. You already know how to play. All you have to do is get off the couch, â&#x20AC;&#x153;plug inâ&#x20AC;? to your Xbox 360 console, and jump in to experience game play. Kinect Sports allows you to say goodbye to the buttons and controllers, and play six full sports games just as you always have, using your entire body. Become the heavyweight champ of the living room with boxing, or take to the sand with some high-flying beach volleyball action. With soccer, field and

track events, and even bowling, Kinect Sports has something for everyone. Meanwhile, Kinect Adventures will have you jumping, dodging, and kicking your way through 20 pulse-pounding adventures, set in exotic locations around the world. K inect Adventures gets you to work with your friends and navigate through roaring rapids, challenge obstacle courses, and even save a leaky underwater laboratory. The spirit of adventure awaits!

WIN A KINECT SENSOR AND TWO KINECT GAMES To be in with a chance to win a Kinect Sensor and two Kinect games, to use with your XBox 360 console, just answer the following question. How many Kinect sensors is the Gazette giving away in total? Post your answer to Kinect Competition, Gazette Group Newspapers, Block 3A, Mill Bank Business Park, Lucan, Co Dublin. Alternatively, you can email competition@gazettegroup.com. All entries must be received before Wednesday, June 8.

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GazetteGROWING GROWING

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SEEDLINGS: FUN IN THE GARDEN

The joy of growing up MICHAEL KELLY

DID a lot of transplanting this weekend, which is always a fun activity for a GIYer. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of planting seedlings – bare beds transformed in an instant with neat rows of little plants. There are always a few days of fretting after transplanting, however – will cold nights set the plants back? Will slugs or rabbits try and munch on them? Seed sowing is a relatively exact science – if you sow a seed at the right temperature and at the right depth, and you keep the potting compost moist, then it will generally germinate rather reliably. In addition, up to the point that they are transplanted, the seedlings have luxuriated in the 5-star comfort of my potting shed. They have been nurtured, spoiled, cossetted. I’ve carefully watered them each day, switched on heat underneath them at night and covered them with fleece. The potting shed is a controlled environment – there is no weather in there – no rain or wind. Nor are there any pests

to trouble them – leather jackets, slugs, snails, birds or rabbits. Planting a seedling out in the soil therefore is a watershed moment. It is the moment it leaves a very controlled environment in favour of something far more uncontrolled, unpredictable and messy. And like a parent sending a child off to school for the first time, you just have to have faith and let it go into the mad, bad world.

Things to do this month To-Do Watering and weeding duties step up a notch – the tunnel/greenhouse in particular will require a good deal of water from now on. Watch the weather and water outside as required. Continue to earth-up potato plants to prevent the spuds becoming green. Mu l c h a n d w a t e r tomato plants and continue to remove side shoots that appear in the leaf axils. Stake everything that grows tall – raspberries, peas, beans, tomatoes, etc. Net soft fruit against birds – it’s worth the effort.

Sow Sow courgettes, pumpkins, summer and winter squash, fennel, chicory. Succession sow: beans (French and Runner), kale, pea, spinach, spinach beet, summer broccoli, carrot, swede, leek, lettuce, brussels sprouts, b e e t r o o t , c h i c o r y, endive, turnip, kohlrabi, fennel. Plant out leeks, brussels sprouts, cabbage, autumn caulif lower, calabrese, sprouting broccoli, celery, celeriac, cucumbers, pumpkin, marrows, runner beans, aubergine. Harvest We are now really starting to see some payback from our GIYing - the first broad beans and peas as well as new potatoes, new carrots, soft fruit like gooseberries, cherries and strawberries. Herbs are in full flow. Also harvest kohlrabi, cabbage, caulif lower (month end), spinach, spring onion, shallots, salad leaves, elderflower, rhubarb, salad leaves, onions, carrots, beetroot, garlic, sea-kale. Michael Kelly is a freelance journalist, author and founder of GIY Ireland

Recipe of the Month – Broad Beans with Bacon JUNE is broad bean month – I love opening up the pods and seeing the little beans nestling in the comfy white fleece inside. The little green gems love to be paired with bacon. This recipe serves 4-6. Ingredients: • 30g butter • 4 slices unsmoked bacon • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 500g broad beans, shelled • 125ml stock

MELT the butter in a pan. Add the bacon and onion and fry until the onion is soft but not coloured. Stir in the beans. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over a moderate heat for 6-8 minutes until the beans

are soft but not mushy. If there is too much liquid in the pan at the end, boil briskly for 1-2 minutes to evaporate it. Serve immediately – this will make a lovely side dish or served by itself with some crusty or toasted bread.

It’s now time to harvest and get some payback from all your hard work

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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY Get the Cheryl red carpet look SHE may not have become an American sweetheart, but Cheryl Cole proved in Cannes that there are few who can rival her on the Red Carpet. The glamorous singer took the French by storm when she appeared on the carpet with her hair slicked back to show off her stunning features and her gorgeous white dress with belt detail by Stephane Rolland. Lisa Laudat, L’Oréal Paris’ Celebrity Hair and Make-up artist was responsible for the star’s make-up. For a glowing complexion to add luminosity to Cheryl’s skin after arriving in Cannes from America, Lisa applied Youth Code Boosting Serum, followed by a light coat of Infallible Brush 24hr foundation in Golden Sand and contoured the cheeks with Glam Bronze Duo in Brunette. Under the eyes, Touche Magique concealer was gently applied. Meanwhile, her golden eyes were achieved by mixing New L’Or L’Or L’Or Color Infallible eye shadow in Goldmine (available from September) and Color Infallible eye shadow in Endless Chocolate to the lids of the eyes. Cheryl’s eyes were then framed with both Superliner and Contour Kohl eyeliners in black. To complete the golden eye look, Lisa applied Telescopic mascara in Carbon Black to Cheryl’s eye lashes.

Edited by Dawn Love

Spoiling your Dad on Father’s Day Roger & Gallet

FOUNDED in 1862 Roger & Gallet has a complete range of perfumes, shaving and fragrant care inspired by the masters of traditional barbering and is available from pharmacies nationwide. L’Homme Shaving Foam is priced €13 and is a rich, thick shaving foam, which respects the skin, thanks to allantoin, an active ingredient with softening and soothing properties and aloe vera, a plant renowned since ancient times for its moisturising action. It also contains an anti-bacterial agent to protect the skin. L’Homme Aftershave Balm is priced €15, and is formulated to provide extra-special care. Its gel cream texture contains aloe vera and white tea that gives stressed, tired Roger & Gallet L’Homme shaving skin a new radiance and vitality. Skin is left soft and matte Foam, €13, (left) and L’Homme from morning to night. Aftershave Balm, €15 La Roche-Posay

The well-known French brand has the perfect solution for every man’s skincare needs, especially those with sensitive skin. Its XY Homme range combats skin sensitivity and problems, which result from regular shaving, including post-shaving irritation, ingrown hairs and persistent redness and post-shaving dehydration. Check out its XY Homme Hydrating Barrier Gel (€18), which has customised hydration adapted to male skin physiology and its XY XY Homme Normalising AntiHomme Normalising Anti-redness Balm (€18), which not only soothes redness Balm, €18 (left) and XY razor burn, but hydrates sensitive skin. Homme Hydrating Barrier Gel,€18

MooGoo is packed full of natural ingredients and includes shampoos, specialist balms, moisturisers and lip balms

Aussie phenomenon hits the shelves IT’S one of the beauty industr y’s best kept secrets, but now the Aussie phenomenon, MooGoo, is being stocked in Kerins Pharmacies in Blackrock and Dalkey. The luxury band is

packed full of natural ingredients and includes shampoos, specialist balms, moisturisers and lip balms. Amongst its most popular products is the brand’s new anti-aging

cream, which promises to help reduce the appearance of lines and sun damage. According to the company, one of the key ingredients is Resveratrol, the latest break-

through compound found in red grapes. For more information on the broad range of MooGoo products, and how to achieve healthy skin, visit www.moogoo. ie

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GAZETTE COMMENT

By Councillor Michael O’Donovan

A man of war - a man of peace The recent royal visit prompted Labour’s Cllr Michael O’Donovan to put some thoughts on paper about Republicanism, about the Queen, and about his granduncle Pat.

LET me start by congratulating the Gazette on the excellent photos of the Queen’s visit. Her visit to the Garden of Remembrance was remarkable, the warmth of the welcome she experienced was close to universal, and it set me thinking of what Republicanism now means to this country. Growing up in Cork, the hero of our extended family was my granduncle, Pat O’Donovan. Back in 1920, Pat was a member of a unit known as the Flying Column, and he was one of the 40 or so riflemen who took on and wiped out two lorry loads of “Auxiliaries” at Kilmichael in West Cork. For several months previously these thugs in British uniform had been terrorising the villages and the countryside of Cork, particularly targeting and burning the homes of Republican supporters.

The fire-fight of Kilmichael lasted no more than half an hour, but at the end of it, all 18 of the British detachment lay dead, with the loss of three on the Republican side. After the ambush there was a price put on Pat O’Donovan’s head and he spent months on the run but he still fought with the Flying Column in a number of other bloody skirmishes. That year of war had a huge personal effect on Pat. When the truce came, he was unable to settle back

into farming life and his restlessness drove him, of all places, to Britain. There he took an industrial job, married an Irish emigrant lady, and raised his family in north Wales. Like all his comrades in the West Cork IRA, Pat despised the members of the Essex regiment and the Black and Tans, because of the brutal way they treated Republican prisoners, but he came to regard the British as a tolerant and welcoming people, and lived happily in the UK until his death in 1974.

Pat’s personal journey from man of war to man of peace mirrors, I think, the change in thinking that allowed the Queen’s visit to go ahead and be a success. We can never forget that we were the victims of a British Empire that ruled other nations by force and intimidation, but recent important initiatives have changed the landscape. These include the power-sharing executive which gives Nationalists a guaranteed role in government, the establishment of the PSNI, which has demonstrated that cross-community policing can work, and the fulsome apology given by David Cameron for the Bloody Sunday killings in Derry. The silent bow of respect by the Queen at the Garden of Remembrance said more than any speech. We may be moving to a definition of Republicanism that is more confident, and also more at ease, with our former occupier. There is now a chance that our future relationship with Britain will at least resemble a partnership of equals.”

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GazettePETS PETS

Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA

THANK YOU: RECOGNISING THE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION OF UNSUNG HEROES

Honouring the work of all our volunteers ID you know that 2011 has been designated European Year of the Volunteer? No! Well now you do; so, for those of you who’ve been thinking about volunteering but who’ve so far only paid this thought lip service, now is the time to do something about it. I mean, hasn’t your mother always told you that, “it’s far better to give than receive”. But, have you ever wondered why people volunteer? I mean, why work for no pay? Right! Well, while I believe there are various reasons why people choose to donate their free time and talents out of the goodness of their hearts, I would imagine that the most obvious one is having a sense of purpose. This is usually driven by a need to give something back. Believe me, it’s absolutely immeasurable the positive difference a volunteer can make to a struggling charitable organisation. So, with that sentiment in mind, I’d like to dedicate this week’s column to the Dublin SPCA’s unsung heroes, the lifeblood of our society; our wonderful, amazing, volunteers! Yes, you all know who you are! You are the people who make

it all possible, who give unselfishly of your time, your love, your support, your compassion, your friendship, your humanity and your dedication to our staff and our animals, day in, day out. You are a critical part of society. Without you we’d be lost. Every hour of every day you, the Dublin SPCA volunteers make a worthwhile contribution to our work, both economically and socially. In its 171-year history, the Dublin SPCA’s reputation has been steeped in tradition, not just for promoting humanity and compassion, not just for saving animals’ lives, but for its legion of volunteers who have imbued upon us, the staff, a sense of strength and spirit that has inspired us, making us realise just how privileged we are to have you. We rely heavily upon your commitment, your love for our animals, your eagerness to help and we appreciate every single minute you give us. You come here and you make a connection, not just with our animals but with us and with each other, giving everyone a sense of belonging, a sense that we are all working toward one common goal – to build

a better future for animals. So, if sometimes we hold back on telling you just what a wonderful human being you are, or forget to mention that you’re doing an amazing job, please understand, we have an unending supply of appreciation for you in our hearts. --------------------------

‘You are exceptional human beings, each and every single one of you’ --------------------------

We know and recognise your enthusiasm, it gives us heart. However, during those busy periods at the shelter, (er, like now while we’re in the middle of kitten season), we may forget to nurture that enthusiasm. We may forget to say thanks, forget to say how cherished you are, how your unselfishness has helped shape our shelter. But, deep down inside, we hold eternal gratitude for you and for the excellent work you do. You have made our concerns your concerns and, for this, we love you and will always love you. So, whether it’s simply

Dublin SPCA volunteers thanked for their fantastic contribution, every hour of every day

a case of saying “thank you for turning up today,” or “great job socialising those puppies,” you, our volunteers should know your contribution has managed to transform the repetitious tasks of daily shelter life into hours of mutual love, support and care. And, in spite of whatever stresses that may come our way, please understand that you are not taken for granted. Your help is appreciated, your presence enriches, you are the heart of our society, we honour your commitment and offer you our unyielding love and gratitude. You are exceptional human beings, each and every single one of you. For more information, log onto www.dspca.ie or email me at miriam. kerins@dspca.ie

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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS RoadSigns Road Signs MEN GET MORE STRESSED:

THEY may be the butt of chauvinist jokes but it seems women drivers could end up having the last laugh, according to new research by satnav firm, TomTom. T h a t ’s b e c a u s e men’s stress levels soar a staggering seven times higher than a woman’s when stuck in heavy traffic. Psychologists tested volunteers for the rise in stress chemicals in their saliva when caught up in a traffic jam. The levels for women in the study increased by 8.7% while stuck behind the wheel but for men it shot up by a worrying 60% in the same gridlock scenario. That could be unhealthy as it puts pressure on the heart and can cause dizziness and breathing problems yet, remarkably, many had no idea they were suffering from stress.

IMPORTS WON’T PAY OFF – VW: EUROPEAN buyers of a US-built lowerpriced Passat would face thousands of euros in import charges, VW says. Volkswagen has said that European customers importing lower-priced Passats built in its new US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will end up paying more than if they buy a more expensive Germanbuilt Passat. VW has done a test calculation to prove that importing the US-built vehicle into Europe would not pay off. According to the calculation, transport, car testing and import duty costs, as well as the cost of retrofitting lights, will add thousands to the cost of the cars.

The new Ford Grand C-Max is the longer version of the C-Max, with seven seats and twin sliding doors

Ford take it to the Max Ford has boosted its C-Max options with a new seven-seat version. MICHAEL MORONEY drove the new Ford Grand C-Max ORD has added more options for the C-Max people carrier that was introduced to Ireland at the end of last year. The car retains its compact size and there is now the option of a sevenseat version. For Ireland, Ford offers only diesel power in response to a market that is now overwhelmingly diesel due to lower motor tax rates and obviously better economy. For the C-Max there is the option of a 1.6-litre entrylevel diesel model or two versions of the 2.0-litre diesel. My test car, which I took across the Irish Sea for a lengthy drive, was the smaller engine version with the higher Titanium specification. This 1.6-litre

SPECS: FORD C-MAX 1.6TDCI Top speed: 170 km/hr 0 – 100km/hr: 13.3 secs Economy: 21.7 km/litre (4.6 l/100km) CO2 emissions: 119g/km Road Tax Band: A (€104) Scrappage Eligible: Yes Warranty: 2 years Entry Price: €24,495

turbo-diesel engine has been upgraded, according to Ford, for better economy. My test covered over 1,200km across Irish and British roads, with lots of motorway cruising. The 95bhp engine performs well on the open road, but there is a noticeable lack of power when needed. The engine torque at 230Nm is lower than some of the similar

size competition, such as the Renault Grand Scenic or Mazda5, and that’s noticeable when you want to push on. The acceleration pace is 14.3 seconds for the bigger Grand C-Max; you shave a second off this for the slightly smaller fiveseat version. The Grand C-Max is a shade slower than the competition and that’s a power and torque feature, which the entry level, 1.6-litre diesel model is slightly short on. The economy rating of the car is impressive at 20km/litre (4.9 litre/100km) and that’s marginally better than the competition. Ford has a new sixspeed gearbox for the C-Max and it’s a joy to use. The gear shift is smooth

and easy with the lever in a convenient position. As a people carrier, a car like the Grand C-Max needs to have plenty of storage areas. With the seven seats in place, in my case six, as the smaller middle seat was absent, the boot storage area is a little limited. This makes cars like the Grand C-Max with the sevenseat capacity more suited to short, full-load runs. If you are planning on a long, full family holiday journey with all the seats occupied, then you’ll have to consider investing in a roof box; there’s simply no room for a significant luggage load. The extra row of seats is very useful for school runs and local jobs. The car has lots of lit-

tle storage areas in doors, etc, and there are loads of options in terms of styling, including seat back trays. The under-floor storage areas in the rear are a little small to be practical. The seven-seat Grand C-Max also comes with a new rear seat belt minder system. This alerts the driver if any of the seat belts in the second or third row seats are not correctly fastened; a helpful feature if young children are travelling in the car. The entry-level cars are well fitted out with 16” alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, heated windscreen, Bluetooth voice control, air conditioning, electric front windows, remote radio CD and leather steering

wheel and gear knob. The bigger Grand C-Max gets rear parking sensors and foldable mirrors, power child locks, rear seat belt minder and electric rear windows included in the extra €3,000 price. The safety deal also includes Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) which cannot be overridden. The entry price for the C-Max models is €24,495, while you need to spend an additional €3,000 for the seven-seat Grand C-Max model. The Grand C-Max is a solid car to drive, with a good driving position, modern styling and a high level of features. It needs more power at the lower end as it aims for better economy.

Don’t be mobile phone distracted this weekend IF you’re planning to be out on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend, you’d best focus on keeping safe and focused on driving. Gardai are expected to step up enforcement, not only for drink-driving and speeding offenders, but also for those talking and texting behind the wheel.

Every year there are thousands of injuries caused by people who talk or, worse still, text while driving their car or truck. I’ve seen them myself and it’s alarming, especially to see truck drivers sending texts. US research has shown that nine percent of all drivers are talking on

mobile phones, which make them four times as likely to crash; and drivers who read or type text messages contribute to thousands of crashes per year. There is plenty of local anecdotal evidence to show that people being distracted by mobile phones cause thousands of accidents each year, many of which are

never reported. We all need to spread the word about distraction and emphasise this point: No message or call is worth the risk; when you get into your car, truck or van, turn your phone off or use hands-free and, better still, put the mobile in the glovebox.

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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY PORTMARNOCK: ASKING The inside’s out: B&Q’s latest range PRICE OF €475,000 of cutting-edge patio furniture B&Q are leaping into the summer mood with the launch of a selection of coun-

try, contemporary and heritage products that can help create the ideal environment for relaxing and entertaining outdoors in your garden. The styles on offer are: Country, with rustic styles that never go out of fashion, including the Capri three-piece bistro set at €365; Contemporary, with sleek shapes and cool colours, with a range of B&Q’s cutting-edge chairs, tables and accessories to give a garden or conservatory a truly modern feel, with the Jersey garden set at €1,153; and Heritage, where B&Q can help introduce a sense of timeless elegance to your terrace or patio with woven rattan and intricate mosaic designs, including the Cobbo coffee set, at €970.

Number 104, Ardilaun, in Portmarnock is on the market with an asking price of €475,000

Super semi in Ardilaun NOEL Kelly Estate Agents are bringing No. 104 Ardilaun, Portmarnock, a four-bedroom semi-detatched family home, to the market for €475,000. From the moment you open the hall door, you are impressed by the space and light this Sorohan-built home has to offer. The vendor is keen to sell, so make it a priority to inspect. Modern in design and layout, this home provides comfort and flexible living accommodation that can adapt to the changing needs of any family. The house is complimented by a secluded landscaped rear garden which is laid in lawn with a variety of shrubs and bordered by a colourful display of plants that contribute to the welcoming aspect which the property presents. The orientation is south facing and there is a large decking, perfect for al fresco dining in those summer months. The front garden driveway is tarmacadam, providing parking for two or three cars. The property also features a garage, which could be easily converted into a study should

the new owners require more space. Viewing is by appointment only, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with decorative timber floor, kitchen with fitted wall and floor units, integrated fridge freezer, oven hob and extractor fan, ceramic tiled floor. The lounge has a marble fireplace and doors to the patio. Upstairs the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, sloping ceiling and storage space. The bathroom has a new white suite, electric Triton shower, tiled floor and walls, shower screen and accessories. The property also features a large garage, a side entrance and Upvc double-glazed windows. The garage could be easily converted into a study should the new owners require more space, and the carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale. Viewing is by appointment only, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752.

PORTMARNOCK: A FOUR-BED DETACHED HOME FOR €695,000

Family home ultimate in relaxing elegance NOEL Kelly Estate Agents are bringing No. 126, Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, a fourbedroom detatched family home set in a private estate, to the market for €695,000. Houses in Drumnigh Wood are always sought after and this will be no exception. This prestigious development, which extends to c 156 sq m or c1,680 sq ft, is in a fine setting and the estate avails of 24-hour security surveillance. No. 126, Drumnigh

Wood also features gas-fire central heating, decorative timber floors, a side entrance, two double garages, a cobblelock driveway, and a large, westerly orientation rear garden with patio. Stylish decor, a cheerful ambience, spacious accommodation makes this the perfect home in which to live, entertain and provide the ultimate in comfort and relaxing elegance. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with wooden floor, a large

Number 126, Drumnigh Wood, in Portmarnock

living room with a feature bay window, a feature fireplace and connecting doors to the sunroom, which features velux roof lights. The kitchen/dining room has fitted wall and floor units, integrated oven hob and extractor, dishwasher, fridge freezer, a feature island unit, as well as a marble worktop and a tiled floor, and has a door leading to the util-

ity room. The three main bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en suite, with a power shower and tiled floor. The main bathroom has a jacuzzi bath, tiled floor, recess lighting, and heated towel rail. There is a large rear garden, which is laid out in lawn, with a variety of plants, shrubs, and patio.

There are a host of amenities close by, including the famous Velvet Strand and Promenade, the breathtaking coastal walk from Portmarnock to Malahide, the Sports and Leisure Centre, as well as excellent shopping and transport facilities. Viewing is by appointment, and can be arranged by contacting Noel Kelly on 01 846 2752.

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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS

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MARK Bownes is married to Niamh and has two children, Isobel, who is three-years-old, and Nathan, who is one. When not working in the showroom, Mark enjoys taking them walking by the seaside in Dun Laoghaire. Having worked in flooring retail for many years, Mark took over the family store with Niamh. Niamh previously ran Curves’ fashions from the store with her mother, Muriel. On Muriel’s retirement, Mark and Niamh have taken the business in a new direction, opening the successful Carpet and Flooring Concepts. The husband-and-wife team have a great understanding of the carpet business and follow the latest colour and design trends. Niamh is able to apply her fashion-buying background into helping customers put together the perfect colours when designing a room. Mark Bownes, of Carpet and Flooring Concepts

is the best place to save and can you insure any part of a wedding ? Patricia – Dun Laoghaire A - Congratulations on setting the date and saving together at this stage augurs well for your future. The very best type of account to save your money on a monthly basis is the Regular Saver Account – most of the deposit takers currently operate them. These were originally launched in 2007 by AIB Bank to continue the good saving habits of the SSIA investors. Simply put, you save between € 100 and € 1,000 per month for between 12 and 24 months, and you can earn up the 4% interest. Ulster Bank (Special Interest deposit account ) and EBS ( Family regular saver account ) are the two current best offering that 4%. In 18 months time, you will have saved € 11,700, plus interest to help you celebrate your big day. As regards the insurance, you can buy wedding insurance to cover such risks as • Cancellation

• Personal accident

• Rings, flowers and cake

• Wedding gifts

• Photography and video

• Legal expenses

• Ceremonial / bridal attire

• Personal liability

• Cars and transport

• Marquee extension

• Failure of suppliers

• Extended public liability

To cover a wedding up to c. €10,000 and take out three-star cover, the premium would be c. €80. Web sites to check out that offer such cover include,

Q&A Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A: A racing driver. Q: What was your first job? A: Selling furniture and beds in a department store.

Q: And your first pay cheque? A: Just about enough to pay for a couple of nights out at the weekend.

Q: When did you start your present job? A: Niamh and I opened carpet and flooring concepts in September 2010

Q: Have you ever done a job you loathed? A: Yes, I helped out in a restaurant kitchen for a short time, chefs are exactly as we see on TV! Crazy!

Q: What is the best thing about your job? A: Getting positive feedback from our customers, it means we all did our jobs well for them.

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that you once thought you could not pull off? A: Yes, when we got engaged, I managed to surprise Niamh with a trip to Paris. She had no idea about the destination, even at the airport.

A: Pulp Fiction, never tire of watching it. Brilliant!

Q: Who best represents modern Ireland – David Norris or Jedward? A: Jedward.

Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously? A: Eating out occasionally. Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own? A: Five.

Q: What part of your working day do you ‘delegate’? A: The floor fitting, apart from that, Niamh and I do everything.

Depeche Mode to UB40 and reggae.

Q: What’s currently on your desk that shouldn’t be? A: A cup of coffee!

Q: Who do you follow on Twitter/Facebook? A: Carpet and Flooring

Q: Is there anything about yourself that you would like to set the record straight on? A: I very rarely have coffee at

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split his head open on a boys’ holiday! Very funny after though, the doctor stitched his head ok, but had to shave a patch of his hair off! A unique look for the rest of the holiday.

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my desk!

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the shop’s Facebook page.

Q: What sport do you follow? A: I watch football, and I am a

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Island with my family! Can you arrange that?

Spurs’ supporter.

Indian or Italian, so either with a nice red wine.

occasionally with my friends.

Q: What is your guilty music/ TV or movie pleasure?

Q: Who would you rather have dinner with – Enda Kenny or Dame Edna? A: Enda Kenny.

Contact John with your money questions at jlowe@moneydoctor.ie or visit his website at

Q: What music/pictures/movies do you have on your iPod/ iPad? A: Mainly music from the 80s,

Q: What sport can you play? A: I play poor snooker and golf

ginsurance.ie - best of luck Patricia !

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GazetteTTRAVEL FastTravel Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival and the Sea Bangor Maritime Festival NORTHERN Ireland will be marking its rich seafaring history with not one, but two, summer festivals celebrating all things maritime. The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival and the Sea Bangor Maritime Festival run on consecutive weekends in June and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is urging visitors to jump aboard and enjoy the action-packed family events. The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival, taking place from June 24 – 26 at Queen’s Quay and Abercorn Basin, offers a weekend of fun and activity for all ages. Some of the world’s most spectacular tall ships will sail into Belfast and members of the public will have the opportunity to board and explore many of the vessels. Among the flotilla will be the HMS Bounty, which proved very popular during its last visit to the city in 2009. The magnificent ship was built in 1784 and served in the British Admiralty after being commissioned as His Majesty’s Armed Vessel in 1787. Other famous tall ships docking for the festival include Lord Nelson, Pelican of London, Johanna Lucretia and Irene. A wide range of activities will run alongside the visiting ships and families can enjoy street entertainers, arts and crafts, live music, and a variety of other family fun activities. Not to be missed are water-based spectator events, including a pirate battle re-enactment on the River Lagan between ships Zebu and Vilma. Also arriving to Queen’s Quay as part of the festival will be the International Market, bringing tastes from all around the world. The sixth Sea Bangor Maritime Festival takes place on June 18 and 19 at Bangor Marina and seafront in Co Down and highlights of this year’s festival include the return of HMS Bangor to the Eisenhower Pier, where visitors will have the chance to find out what life on a military ship is really like. In the festival’s tented village, celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt joins many local suppliers to cook up a storm at the Food Fayre. Also in the tented village is Bangor’s first ever Baby Rave, complete with DJ, lighting, projections and pram parking. To find out more about the Maritime Festivals, the Titanic tours, or for further information on places to stay or things to see and do in Northern Ireland, check out the free booking and advice service at NITB’s Tourist Information Centre in Suffolk Street Dublin 2, callsave 1850 230 230 or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com.

Waiting to relax in style in Wicklow LAURA WEBB

IF anyone had heard me on the way to Wicklow, they would have thought they were travelling with a very impatient three-yearold... are we there yet, are we there yet, I chanted in my partner, Johnny’s ear. I’m not sure if it was the excitement of the weekend, or whether it was the fact that, in 45 minutes time, I was to be treated to a spa treatment that promised to rehydrate environmentally stressed skin and be the “ultimate indulgence” for anyone thinking of playing a spot of golf, or indeed after a round. The trip from Dublin 15 to Druids Glen Resort in Wicklow took less than expected, and we arrived just a half an hour before my appointment with relaxation.

Druids Glen Resort in Wicklow is surrounded by lush landscapes and has plenty of amenities to offer, including a spa (below, left) and is also one of Ireland’s renowned hotspots for golfers

Landscape

We had heard of the beautiful surroundings of Druids Glen Resort, and upon arrival we weren’t disappointed with the amazing landscape and views in the background. Walking into the hotel, we became extras in someone’s wedding who had arrived at the same time as us. Ducking our heads behind the newlyweds, I think we avoided ruining their welcoming and great picture opportunity. Like any other girl, I just couldn’t help but have a proper look at the bride, who looked stunning in an off-white satin gown. Her bridesmaids were also just as beautiful in peach, taking pictures in the stunning foyer of Druids Glen. With the bags now in the room, which are extremely spacious and well-designed, my other half and I were ready

for the “ultimate indulgence”. The relaxation room in the spa looked incredible, definitely an area I would have no problem relaxing in after a massage. We were both booked in for the Druids Glen signature treatment, also known as the Druids ritual involving a 45-minute all over massage and 30minute Elemis facial. Joanne, miracle hands we will call her, worked wonders on relaxing my ever stressed mind and body. The aroma in the

room, made by the smell of papaya in the Elemis skincare range, helped to send me deeper into relaxation. Combine that with the facial and it turns out that this ritual does exactly what it says on the tin. Golf hotspot

Walking through the grounds, anyone can see, including a non-golfer like myself, why this is one of Ireland’s renow ned hotspots for golfers. And for any enthusiast, it is certainly one to experience.

For dinner there was just one word Johnny used to describe his meal of caramelised smoked duck starter, steak with stuffed tomato and banoffee pie, and that was “EPIC”. For me, it was the tasty soup of the day, carrot and coriander. My main, baked crushed monkfish with pesto crust – was cooked to perfection with a leek and carrot ragout that left me wanting to lick the plate. A freshly cooked mixed-berry crumble with lemon posset also went down a treat.

Chatting with a lovely waitress, Maeve, rumours that the Welsh football team were staying at the hotel were confirmed, which made me love this hotel even more. Well, if it is good enough for an international football team like the handsome Welsh, then it’s good enough for me. To find out more about Druids Glen, or to see what special offers and room rates are available, log onto www.druidsglenresort.com

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BudgetTravel Accommodation across the globe that won’t cost you the earth FOR a range of quirky and bizarre accommodation around the globe, that doesn’t cost the earth, go to www.hostelworld.com for some interesting and exciting choices. Choose from sleeping in a giant mushroom, floating on water, or even curling up with the local wildlife in a tree house, to make your holiday an adventure that will never be forgotten. For travellers looking for a change of scenery above and beyond the view outside the window, the travel experts at Hostelworld.com have handpicked their most popular unique and unusual hostels from around the world to excite the most adventurous of travellers.

Kadir’s Tree House in Turkey Scotland’s RockNess Festival has an iconic landmark as its backdrop

Rock the most beautiful, small festival in the world FESTIVAL fever is about to take over Scotland next weekend with RockNess, hailed as the Most Beautiful Festival in the World and winner of Best Small Festival at this year’s NME Awards. While most festivals take place in vast fields and campsites, RockNess provides a surprising way to experience an iconic Scottish landmark – the world famous Loch Ness from June 10 to 12. Over the weekend, festival-goers will experi-

ence the biggest headline acts with the mighty Kasabian unveiling tracks of their hotly anticipated new album for the first time on the Friday night, and dance icons, The Chemical Brothers, set to rock the Loch on Saturday night. Speaking about their return to RockNess, Ed and Tom, of The Chemical Brothers said: “This will be the first time we have played in Scotland since 2008, and so it’s really exciting to be head-

lining one of our favourite festivals. RockNess is an amazing place to play and we can’t wait to be back there again.” Buzzing

Scottish singer songwriter Paolo Nutini, who says he is “buzzing at the prospect”, will close the festival in a landmark gig on Sunday, June 12. Other acts appearing this year include Mark Ronson, Nero and Katy B on the Friday, The Cribs, Annie Mac, Exam-

ple and comedian Sean Hughes on Saturday, and Glasvegas, The Wombats, We Are Scientists and Beardyman on Sunday. Ticket details are available through www.rockness.co.uk, Ticketmaster or, for further information, email info@rockness.co.uk. To plan your break to RockNess, and for a range of offers on accommodation and attractions throughout Scotland, visit www.visitscotland. com/surprise.

The Irish Three Tenors help Relaxing summer dining celebrate hotel birthday at Cullen’s at the Cottage TO celebrate The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort’s sixth birthday, the Irish Three Tenors will be playing live at the resort on Friday, June 3. Joined by a star violinist, Ireland’s very own and hugely successful, John Scott, David Martin and Declan Kelly, the concert aims to raise funds for Emer O’Hora, team member at The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort, who is taking

part in the ladies, mini marathon on the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin in aid of the cancer support Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise. A r a t e o f € 18 0 for a double delu xe guestroom, including breakfast and two tickets to the Three Tenors Concert is also available. Visit www.theheritage.com, e-mail info@ theheritage.com or call 05786 45500.

CULLEN’S at the Cottage, on the grounds of Ashford Castle, opened its doors for informal summer dining recently. A short stroll across the bridge from the castle lies the thatched cottage of Cullen’s, where locally sourced produce can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. Offering an a la carte menu, with a little something for everyone, there is also an evening

bar service topped off with evening entertainment. Cullen’s is open to Castle residents and non-residents alike. Though reser vations are not essential, they are advised to avoid disappointment. Cullen’s at the Cottage is open seven days a week, from 12pm to 10pm. For more information contact 094 954 6003 or go to www.ashford.ie.

KADIR’S Tree House in Turkey gives every traveller the opportunity to live their childhood dream and sleep in a real tree house. There are over 45 to choose from and to get to them you must climb up ladders before resting for the evening. If you don’t feel like resting, you will enjoy a night out in one of the hostel’s three bars or two nightclubs. Rates are from €9.36 pp/per night – go to www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/Kadirs-Tree-House/Olympos/798.

Historic lighthouse in California ON the rugged California coast, just 25 miles south of San Francisco, sits the Point Montara Fog Signal and Light Station. Established in 1875, the historic lighthouse and turn-of-the-century buildings have been preserved and restored to create a unique and bizarre hostel. Today Point Montara Lighthouse is still a beacon for travellers from all over the world. Prices start at €19.30 pp/per night – go to http://www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/ HI-Point-Montara-Lighthouse/Montara/1838

Arkabarka Floating Hostel on the river Danube ARKABARKA Floating Hostel is situated in one of the most beautiful central parks of Belgrade, on the river Danube. This place uniquely combines the exotic natural feeling of the river, with the urban comfort of contemporary wooden architecture. There is a cozy cafe welcoming Belgradians, that gives guests the opportunity to mingle with locals. Prices from €15, or go to http://www.hostelworld. com/hosteldetails.php/ ArkaBarka-Floating-Hostel/Belgrade/24507

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GoingOUT GoingOUT MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 Corus Concert

COMPRISING singers who may not have trained academically, yet can sing beautifully with joy in their heart, Corus – the choir that does not have auditions, does not require members to be able to read music, and is open to anyone who loves to sing – will see 80 members performing a wide range of songs. From classic bands like The Beatles through to more contemporary acts like Bruno Mars, Chorus will hit all the right notes with an exciting and uplifting performance. The concert starts on Thursday, June 2, at 8pm, with admission costing €10.

Tarry Flynn THE life of a 1930s’ Cavan farmer, poet and dreamer will be brought to vibrant life in a celebratory fifth anniversary show at The Mill, which is marking its birthday in style with this superb production. There’s something for everyone in this production, with this tale of a simple man with a complex heart from a bygone era having much to enjoy for audiences today. The production runs from Wednesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 18, with admission priced at €18, €15.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 The Ballet Ruse

THE beautiful world of ballet may be sent spinning – or pirouetting – by two budding ballerinas, who go from bar to barre in a bid to fulfil their dreams. Lady GaGa rubs shoulders with Tchaikovsky in a show that’s not afraid to step up to the mark to present wonderful, imaginative dancing with a twist. The Ballet Ruse plays at 8pm in the Main Auditorium on Saturday, June 4, at 8pm, with admission priced at €15/€12 conc.

The Chastitute ONE of Ireland’s best-loved plays comes to life at Draiocht, as Going Out turns to another rural farmer, this time in Kerry, where John Bosco is a middle-aged countryman reflecting on his life. Stuck in eternal celibacy, thanks to all kinds of reasons – and not a little bad luck – John Bosco reflects on his predicament, even though not everything he blames for his situation may have actually happened ... Staged in style by the skilled members of the Coolmine Drama Circle, this is a fine, comedic play that theatregoers will love. The Chastitute plays at 8.15pm in Draiocht Circle until Saturday, June 4, with admission priced at €16/€13 conc.

PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 Ghosts

AWARD-winning Irish playwright Frank McGuinness has turned his considerable skills to bear on a dramatic new version of Isben’s Ghosts, presented here by London Classic Theatre. Telling of the preparations for the opening of an orphanage in tribute to her husband, the widow Helene Alving is awaiting the return of her son, Oswald, for the momentous occasion. However, his return turns the fraught event down a road that could lead to tragedy, as the ghosts of long-past events and secrets begin to come out ... Ghosts will be staged at 8pm from Thursday, June 2 to Saturday, June 4, with admission priced from €15.20 to €21.

CIVIC THEATRE 01 4627477 The Witches

ROALD Dahl’s classic tale of witches and clever children comes screaming into town with a bewitching production, adapted by David Wood. Ranging in age from threeyears-old up to adults, Witches promises to put everyone under its spell, as dastardly plans must be foiled by some clever kids, if they can overcome their fears of the scary w-w-witches ... The production is running nightly at 7pm until this Saturday, June 4 with admission priced at €15, or €10 for children aged under 10.

In this reboot for the X-Men series, we turn to the 1960s where, once upon a time, Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender) were friends, before Professor X (Charles) would use his special powers to protect Humanity, and Magneto (Erik) his, to attack it

The neXt instalment With a stiff breeze from the Cold War behind it, this film franchise reboot should be a bit of a hot property again Q KATE CROWLEY

THESE are historic times we live in. Newspapers all around the world are cranking out articles based on the same big story, sharing something that the Irish people, and Dubliners, can all look back on and remember, for years to come. Yes, that’s right – Mel Gibson is almost back on our screens, with The Beaver. However, Mel, and his bizarre film (telling of a troubled man who learns to laugh, to live, to love again – all courtesy of the beaver hand puppet which he uses to communicate with the world) ain’t this week’s gem, folks, but we do have a highly-polished film for your consideration, instead. Remember the X-Men? No, not Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, but, rather, the hit series of

FILM OF THE WEEK: X-Men: First Class ++++ (12A) 132 mins Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, January Jones, lots of determined Mutants

OUR VERDICT: PURISTS may moan about the origins of two of the most iconic comic book characters of all time, let alone the way in which they gather their respective gangs, but there’s still a briskly enjoyable film here. True, there are still a few too many lashings and lashings of angst, oh, the angst for Kate to stomach, but it’s a good, and thoughtful, reboot for a franchise that had become a little stale ...

films from a few years ago, telling of the popular Marvel Comics characters. Starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan, as well as – well, nobody remembers the other characters, bar Hugh Jackman as Wolverine – the films were a pretty decent sci-fi series, before eventually wobbling and coming to a juddering halt under the weight of their own gravitas and the angst, ooh, the angst! Cue the inevitable Hollywood reboot for

the series, and, in triedand-tested fashion, it’s time to delve deeper into the origins of the X-Men, before they were X-Men, before Mutants came out of the woodwork (or walking through walls, or flying through the air, or turning into steam, or whatever). Following the mythology of the recent films, X-Men: First Class jumps back to the youth of the series’ chief protaganists; Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael

Fassbender); back to the 1960s, before the world truly knew of the Mutants among Man. Here, when they were just Charles and Erik, rather than Professor X and Magneto, the two young men, coming from very different pasts, spark up an unlikely but intense friendship, respecting the opposing qualities in each other’s unique powers and skills. Howe ve r, w h e r e Charles seeks to educate the world about how Mutants should be respected as equals, Erik sees Mutants as the next step for humanity, and superior to ordinary men, whom he sees as an evolutionary dead end. With the world suddenly thrown into peril, thanks to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the opportunity to take Mutants out of hiding presents itself. However, where one

would seek to use extraordinary powers to stop the crisis, another sees an opportunity to change the order of things, on a global scale. The only problem is, the Hellfire Club, led by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon), is also working away behind the scenes, and the secret society will play a greater role on the X-Men’s future than at first appears ... The shadow of Stewart and McKellan looms large over First Class, but McAvoy and Fassbender do well, taking such iconic and defined characters and putting an interesting spin on them. Briskly moving along at a satisfying pace, coupled with some punchy action pieces, and with some interesting thoughts befhind all the bombast and CG set pieces, I have to give some good marks for this First Class ...

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A Cloud is a core plan for Apple ADAM MAGUIRE

THE way that people buy and listen to music has changed dramatically in recent years –Apple’s iTunes has been at the centre of that. Now, Apple is about to launch a new product that could shake things up once more, so what will it do, and what makes it so special?

The idea Apple has recently been signing a number of agreements with music companies such as EMI and Sony to let its artists be carried on a new, online music service. The idea is that people will pay for access to songs “in the cloud”, rather than having them downloaded to their computer.

Why do this? People nowadays often use a lot of different devices on a daily basis. They might have a home and office computer, a phone in their pocket, and maybe even a tablet. Keeping all of your songs up to date on all of these things can be a bit of a balancing act, so the idea here is that you will not have to. If you want to hear the songs you bought, you just need to go online and play them, hassle-free. The cost Apple has been tight-

lipped about the service, so it is currently unclear how it will be offered. It might be that you pay for access on a songby-song basis; it is also quite possible to be a subscription service, where you pay a monthly fee to access the entire catalogue of music. Another potential route is that it simply acts as an online “locker”, where people can put the music they have already bought online so that it is accessible anywhere.

When will it launch? Rumours are it will be unveiled by Apple at a conference in early June. However, it might take a while for it to hit Irish shores, though, especially if country-specific rights deals have to be hammered out first.

Are there any alternatives? Yes. Amazon have a cloud player, and Google recently launched its Music Beta service in the US. Both allow users to upload their music online so that they can access it wherever they are. Another option is Spotify, which has a massive catalogue of music that can be streamed by users, without ads, for a monthly fee. However, that is also currently not available in Ireland ... Epson BX320FW While technically an office printer, the Epson BX320FW is affordable, and useful enough, to find pride of place in any home or even home office.

Boasting high print speeds, greater ink efficiency and an easy setup, there is a lot for the BX320FW to live up to. After all, the printe r m a r ke t is quite c r owd e d at the moment, e v e n when it comes to those that offer print, scan and copy facilities. However, this device holds its own in every regard. It is fast, quiet and efficient and, once you have a wireless network at home, it is very easy to set up. At the front of the device is a very straightforward panel – much like one you would see

on a photocopier, only more simple – which makes it very easy indeed to navigate and use. This printer is not the

smallest in the world, but it would be ideal for any user that will be printing a lot of documents, and the occasional photo. It also comes with a range of software to make the process of

editing and printing scanned documents all the easier. It’s cer tainly well worth considering for users looking for more

than your basic printer fare. The Epson BX320FW printer is available on Pixmania.ie for €193, plus P&P. Visit teic.ie for the latest tech news, reviews and views.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TAKE NOTICE THAT Scotts Café Bar Limited having its registered office at of 47A Upper Sallynoggin Road, Sallynoggin, County Dublin will apply to this Honourable Court sitting at Court No. 28, Chancery Place, Four Courts, in the City of Dublin 7 on Thursday, the 30th day of June, 2011 at 10.00 o’clock in the forenoon or as soon as possible thereafter as the case may take its place in the list for a Certificate entitling and enabling the applicant to receive a Publican’s Seven Day On Licence for the sale by Retail of Beers, Wines and Spirits for consumption on and off the premises being the former licensed premises known as “Scott’s” and situate at No. 17 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire in the County of Dublin which said premises are more particularly described on plans to be adduced at the hearing of this application and thereon surrounded by a red verge line. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that on the occasion of the above application, the Applicant will ask this Honourable Court to CERTIFY that the said premises are a Restaurant pursuant to the said Act of 1927. DATED this 25th day of May 2011. SIGNED: George Davis, Director of Applicant SIGNED: Gillian Davis, Director of Applicant Connolly Sullivan, Solicitors for the Applicant

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Permission sought to construct new 2 ½ storey detached four bedroomed dwelling to side together with revised vehicular access to existing dwelling, new vehicular access for proposed dwelling, the removal of existing hip roof to existing dwelling to form new gable roof and all associated site works, at 68 Braemor Avenue, Churchtown, Dublin 14 for Mr. Patrick Sullivan. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority and a submission or observation may be made to the Authority in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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MONTH OF MAY: Last month’s Sports Awards winners are announced: Page 29

LADIES’ FOOTBALL: LOCAL PLAYERS NAMED IN THE DIVISION 2 TEAM OF THE YEAR

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DUBLIN’S Cliodhna O’Connor (Naomh Mearnog), Sinéad Goldrick (Foxrock Cabinteely), Ailish McKenna (St Brigid’s), Gemma Fay (Ballyboden St Enda’s) and Sinead Aherne (St Sylvester’s), along with Siobhan McGrath, were named in the Bord Gais Energy Ladies’ Football Division 2 Team of the League at a ceremony in Croke Park last week.

In total, 26 counties are represented in the 60 players selected and each player was presented with a specially commissioned kit to mark their achievement. The selection process is led by team managers and referees who were asked to nominate players after each round of league matches, and managers are precluded from voting for their own players. Speaking at the

announcement Pat Quill, President of Ladies Gaelic Football said, “It is a great personal honour for the players to be selected. All counties have talented players and these awards may be the only opportunity that players from counties who do not reach the final stages of competitions get to be recognised. “I thank the county managers and referees for their diligence in their nominations. These are

Cliodhna O’Connor, Sinead Goldrick, Ailish McKenna, Gemma Fay and Sinead Aherne, with Siobhan McGrath

also coveted awards by the managers in recognition of their team building skills.” Division 2 champions, Dublin, will be thrilled with their contingent as they secured six places

and, with a goalkeeper and four defenders among them, perhaps it shows where others felt their true strength lay throughout a dominant league campaign. The other nine places

were shared between five counties, with Meath leading the way with four places – Shauna Bennett, Katie O’Brien, Gráinne Nulty and Mary Sheridan – while Cavan, the only team to beat Dublin all

year, took home two selections for Gráinne McGlade and Aisling Doonan. Armagh, Waterford and Sligo completed the Division 2 Team of the League selection with one player each.

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CRICKET: 32-YEAR WAIT FOR TITLE OVER FOR LOCAL SCHOOL

Fathers and sons called on by Castle THE perennially-popular Castle All-Ireland Father & Son Foursomes golf tournament will be held this year between Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 10, and the club are calling on interested familial pairings to register for the event now. Qualifying will take place on an 18-holes strokes format on July 2 and 3. The cost of entry is €60 per pair. It is the 51st year of the event and it is expected that this year’s event will attract over 500 hopefuls on the two qualifying days, representing over 100 different clubs. Sixty-four pairs will qualify for the matchplay stages of the event, which will run from July 4 until the final. It speaks volumes for the popularity of the All-Ireland Father and Son that it goes from strength to strength and it has never been found necessary to alter the format since 1964. The 50th-year winners were Frank and Eoin Gleeson, of Elm Park Golf Club, pictured above. The 2010 event was captured on a specially-commissioned documentary which has been screened on a regular basis on Setanta TV. The programme highlights the unique format of the tournament, the highs and lows experienced by the competitors and the welcome that is enjoyed throughout the week by all participants. A special website for the event has been set up at www.castlegc.ie/father_son. Entries can be made through this website or by calling Castle Golf Club on 01 4904207.

St Andrew’s showed their prowess at the crease to claim the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup title last week

Andrew’s claim Leinster LEINSTER SCHOOLS St Andrew’s Wesley

155 All Out 73 All Out

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DAVID Watkins incredi b l e s i x- o v e r s p e l l brought a swift end to Wesley College’s Senior Cup dreams, and ended St Andrew’s wait for the title, one which dates all the way back to 1979. Alan Lewis, the famous international rugby referee and 121time Irish capped cricketer, was a spry 16-yearold back then, but the dominant performance on a slow, low Merrion wicket on Tuesday afternoon suggests the next gap between titles may not be quite so long for St Andrew’s young cricketers.

Indeed, the victory might have been more emphatic, were it not for some loose shot selection in their middle order, when a score of over 200 looked on the cards. They finished on 155 all out with three overs unused, despite reaching 148 for three following an impressive opening stand from Matthew Quirke and Jack Balbirnie. Together, they passed 50 before contributions from Watkins (24), Lee Cole (22) and Wian Verwoerd put them in a commanding position with seven overs to go. But spin twins, Aaron Copeland and Kirk Shimmins, set in motion a remarkable collapse as Andrew’s intentions

to push on beyond 200 were sent tumbling like their wickets.

Impressive The former’s last two overs went for just three runs and brought four wickets, transforming his final figures — all reeled off in a single nine-over spell — to an impressive five for 21. S h i m m i n s b a c ke d him up with three for 56, leaving the total a more manageable 155. Momentum had sw ung Wesley’s way but they were unable to build on that feel-good factor under stif ling pressure from Harr y Balbirnie. The front-line bowler offered little to hit and took a pair of wickets for his efforts. Shim-

mins, though, was the key wicket as Andrew’s ran out the talented batsman for a handful to firmly take a grip of the game. And when Watkins – one of the country’s most improved players in the past 12months – rolled his arm over, the final hastened to a conclusion. Working with Verwo e r d , t h e y r i p p e d through the Wesley

line-up with Watkins taking 4 for 5 from his six overs with his partner taking three for 12 to conclude the innings at just 73. Josh van der Flier provided the sole resistance but his knock of 23 was never likely to threaten as Andrew’s ended rampant winners. St Andrew’s: 155 all out (M Quirke 39, J Balbirnie 32; A Copeland 5 for 21, K Shimmins 3 for 56)

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RYAN O’DWYER KILMACUD Crokes’ star Ryan O’Dwyer produced a truly outstanding performance to help Dublin annex their first National Hurling League division one title since the 1930s. He was named man-ofthe-match in the Dubs’ comprehensive 0-22 to 1-7 success over Kilkenny in the final.

TEAMof theMONTH + SWORDS CELTIC

SWORDS Celtic enjoyed a memorable month, claiming nine league and cup titles across the various NDSL and DDSL competitions in a bumper three-week period. The titles ranged from U-8 up to U-17 level, with several Premier gongs among them.

MAY was another month when the great and good of Dublin sport came to the fore and the matter of choosing winners for the Dublin Sports Awards was particularly hard. But, looking at the achievements by each of the contenders, two clear champions emerged from among the pack. Ryan O’Dwyer’s huge performance for Dublin in the defeat of Kilkenny, the perennial hurling supremos of recent years, was worthy of our acknowledgement. And, with nine titles in league and cup competition across all age ranges at the club, Swoirds Celtic showed their commitment to youth develop-

ment and top-level coaching that will see them and their players be a part of our collective soccer consciousness for years to come. Let us know about your achievements in sport, so that the Gazette can tell the rest of Dublin — and give you, or your team, a chance of being one of our monthly stars. Contact us on 01 601 0240 or sport@gazettegroup.com to tell us all about your successes in the month of May, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/gazettesport. You can also check out the latest stories from GazetteSport at our new website, www.gazettegroup. com.

Leeanne Royle accepts the Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy from Sensei Andy Sheery in Birmingham

Corduff hail a real Royle performance CORDUFF Karate Club’s Leeanne Royle was recently awarded the prestigious Charles Naylor Memorial Trophy for the most outstanding child competitor at the Karate Union of Great Britain’s National Championships at the NIA Birmingham. The competition, which is in it’s 45th year, is by far the largest championships in Britain, with over 1,000 competitors battling it out for a place in the finals. As part of the USKF Ireland team, Leanne stormed her way through

the eliminations of the girls kumite (fighting) event and went on to win the title. Leeanne also took home a bronze medal for the Under-16 kata event. This special award, presented by the KUGB chief instructor Sensei Andy Sherry, is a major achievement for Leeanne and the Corduff Karate Club, as it is the first time in the history of this tournament that an Irish person has won this particular prize or been placed first in their event. Four other students

Camp for champions: Leinster launch 2011 summer training LEINSTER players Eoin Reddan, Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss, along with local kids Neil Durkan, John Durkan,and James Durkan-Watson were on hand to launch the Volkswagen Leinster Rugby summer camps, which will run throughout the city in July and August. Players will be taught by fully-accredited IRFU coaches and two senior Leinster players are expected to visit each camp along with the Heineken Cup. For a full list of venues or to book a place please log on to www.leinsterrugby.ie/summercamps.

took part in the Karate Union of Great Britain’s National Championships as part of the USKF Ireland team. Corduff’s James Farrelly, Mark Maguire and Eleanore Coates fought well but narrowly missed out on places in the finals. In the junior male category, Ryan Cullen beat some tough opponents to secure a bronze medal in his event. The club also recently sent a squad of 30 students to compete in the tenth USKFI National Championships held in

the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown. The competition, which was the largest to date, saw many of the Corduff competitors being placed in the finals. For some of their junior members, this was their first major national competition, and they displayed their competitive attitude and spirit, in particular, Yacine and Yusuf Ghanem. The two brothers fought some very spirited matches, but eventually Yacine pipped Yusuf to take home the prize.

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JOE TYNAN CUP FINAL: TEMPLEOGUE TUMBLED IN EPIC BATTLE

Boden launch Summer Camps for this year BALLYBODEN St Enda’s have launched their summer camp programme for 2011. The camps will be staffed by qualified coaches and supervised by Brian O’Regan and Paul McLoughlin. The cost of the camps are €75 per child, and there are discounts available for families and additional weeks. Pictured at the launch of the summer camp were Brian O’Regan, Terry O’Neill, Jack Nolan, Danny Griffin, Megan Conway, Eva Cunningham, Thomas and James Nolan. For more information on this year’s summer camp please visit - www.ballybodensummercamp.com

Hendron takes third in fourth round of league ORWELL Wheelers’ Orla Hendron picked up third place at Emyvale in the fourth round of the Louis Garneau Joe Daly Cycles Women’s National League. Although missing a number of women on Ras duty there was still a great showing of over 20 women, including former National Champion and previous race winner, Heather Wilson. Fiona Meade, last year’s bronze medallist in the Nationals, had also made the long trip up from Cork. And so with other notables, such as world-class para pilot Fran Meehan, it had all the makings of a tough day at the races. Wilson ended up

taking the winner’s medal while Meehan was second as they kept current series leader Sandra Fitzgerald (Lucan CC) off the podium.

Old Alex pair picked for cup OLD ALEX duo, Pamela Smithwick and Shirley McCay, have both been included in the Irish women’s hockey team to play in the Celtic Cup this weekend in Largs, Scotland. They are part of an 18-player panel, which is a precursor to a high-profile world event two weeks later, battling for a place in the squad for the FIH Champion’s Challenge which will be held in Dublin in a fortnight’s time and was launched by DLRCOCO Cathaoirleach Lettie McCarthy on Monday.

Dundrum FC came out on top of a thrilling and tightly-contested Joe Tynan Cup final last week

Dundrum’s penalty party LSL JOE TYNAN CUP Dundrum Templeogue United

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There were great scenes of celebration among the players and supporters of Dundrum Football Club when their Major 1C side captured of the Joe Tynan cup following a titanic struggle in the final with Templeogue United last week. Playing with aid of the elements in the first half, Dundrum struggled initially to cope with a mobile Templogue side who were well marshalled at the back by Alan Gough.

As the wind faded in strength, Dundrum came more into match, and Jay Lambert’s shot on the turn was dealt with by the net minder in the Templeogue goal. Not to be outdone, Derek Smith, the goal minder for Dundrum, pulled off a tremendous reflex save to deny a volley from 10 yards by Halligan in the 40th minute to keep the game scoreless in the first half. The second half began with Dundrum seizing the initiative, with an improved passing performance. Te m p l e o g u e we r e

Lakelands claim cup: U-13 Premier side in double success LAKELANDS U-13 Premier side claimed a double-double when they clinched the Celtic Horizon Tours Trophy last Sunday, beating Ardmore Rovers 2-1 after extra-time in a thrilling encounter. This gave the team their second successive South Dublin league and cup double. Their exploits this season also included a last-16 spot in the all Ireland National Cup competition.

contributing to an evenly-contested match and thought they had scored when a header from Nugent was just off-target in the 60th minute.

Double Dundr um made a double substitution in the 65th minute, with Mu r p hy a n d R e i l l y entering the fray. Their freshness seemed to inject new life into Dundrum as the game swung in their favour. In the 78th minute, the move of the match resulted in the allimportant breakthough coming at last.

A fine headed clearance by Finney was seized upon by teammate Rob Barry, who beat three players up the left wing. An interchange of passes with Malone resulted in his cross being handled in the area by the unlucky Fox. Murphy calmly, but firmly, dispatched the penalty past Linnie for the winning score. Once in the lead, Dundrum remained in control until the end and pushed to secure a second goal. The final whistle was greeted with great celebrations by the win-

ning side and their large band of supporters, who had travelled to watch their side in the final. A ver y gallant and competitive Templeogue team were magnanimous in defeat as the Dundr um buses headed back down the hills of Kiltipper with the cup to the Willows in Meadowbrook. Speaking after the game, a ver y proud Oliver Corley, long-time club secretary, said it was “ a great night for this club and it’s supporters when he quoted Barack Obama with a hearty “is feidir linn” in his cultured Mayo accent.

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CLUB NOTICEBOARD BALLYBODEN ST ENDA’S THE Cruinn Diagnostics-sponsored

Susan White on the occasion of their

Summer Camp will start on July 11 -

wedding. John was a former manager

full details on www.ballybodensum-

with the senior ladies’ football team,

mercamp.com.

and Sue is a current senior player.

Well done to the Dublin hurlers, espe-

Many thanks to all those who have

cially Gary, Shane, Conor, Conal, Paul,

paid their membership for 2011. For

Simon, David, Finn and Stephen.

those who haven’t yet paid, please

Senior hurlers and footballers had

note the option to pay over four

good league results in last week.

months through our online facility will

Senior Ladies’ football team remain

end on May 31. See www.bodengaa.ie.

unbeaten in championship while Junior C footballers had fine win over Tyrrelstown. Congratulations to John Dineen and

Best wishes to Michael Darragh and Dara next Sunday with Dublin. Lotto: Numbers drawn were 21, 3, 23 and 25. Jackpot of €5,000 not won.

BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S Innisfails could not match the early attack from Wanderers, and consequently lost out in their AFL 5 match

Early surge sees Wanderers home AFL 5 Innisfails 0-8 Ballyboden Wanderers 2-9 STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@gazettegroup.com

WANDERERS made the best of favourable firsthalf wind and hill advantage last Thursday night in Balgriffin to leave Innisfails right in the relegation mix in AFL5, as they pass the halfway mark in the season. With squally winds coming from the airport end of the top pitch, damage control in the face of those conditions was always going to be the order of the day. But ’Fails were sprung early, conceding 1-3 inside the opening ten minutes as David Costigan’s unattended catch and flashing finish built an imposing lead from which the hosts never recovered. At times in the second half, gaps opened for the likes of Mark McCluskey and Matthew Keenan but Bren Boyle’s defence kept clean shooting chances to

a minimum. It left the hosts frustrated, closing to four points with ten minutes to go but never getting properly in range. The towering figure of Garry O’Sullivan was key in the endgame as with Karl Boland’s kickouts into the breeze held up in midfield, the Wanderers’ midfielder picked off plenty of catches and ensuing frees to wind down the clock. And when a superb set of hand-passes created the chance for Liam Murphy to net a second goal, it was two points ground out. The southsiders got off to a dream start, Murphy’s free augmented by Costigan’s 1-1. John Healy twice stormed forward from the half-backs while Carl Ennis tacked on another. In response, Keenan responded with three identikit frees from the right corner but their bid was further hampered by a nasty injury sustained by full-back John

McEvoy. A fine team point from Costigan and a pair from Murphy helped to build the lead to 1-8 to 0-3 at the break, a decent wedge but also a vulnerable one given the difficulty facing uphill. Indeed, that point was proven when Keenan boomed over from 50 metres out, with the wind playing its part. Derek Burke’s kick-outs were dropping on the 40 to pin Wanderers back. Healy did cancel out that point but it began an 18-minute scoreless period for the Ballyboden side with just Murphy’s goal coming in the last 26

minutes of the tie. Little by little, ’Fails chipped away, Tone Taaffe and Jason Devoy’s overthe-shoulder effort building some momentum. Taaffe added a fine second while substitute David Bowe got the Balgriffin club to within four. There was still time for a late surge but it was cut short as the lively Damian Gallagher and Emmett Farrell transferred the ball with real pace. Shouts to clear the ball were calmly ignored by Murphy who coolly rolled it low to the bottom right corner across the bows of Derek Burke.

LOTTO: Numbers drawn were 4, 10,

age them to join in an enjoyable

17 and 21.

social evening. Win €1,000.

There was no winner. Draw winners were J Jennings, €100; T Gillick, €50; and E O’Donnell, €50. Nex t week’s dr aw will be for €15,200. Tickets are available online at www.ballinteerstjohns.com. Bingo every Monday night from 8.30. Please let your neighbours, friends, relatives know and encour-

Sing-along in the bar every Tuesday night with Na Firbolg’s 10pm. Senior hurlers had a good week with victory over O’Toole’s and a draw with St Vincent’s. Forecast competition standings are now available on www.ballinteerstjohns.com. The function room is available for bookings on June 17 and 18.

NAOMH OLAF Stars of Erin, in association with the

field and worked her socks off getting

Step Inn, are raffling off a moped. Tick-

some great scores.

ets are €5 each or a book of five tickets

The U-9s took on St Monica’s in Glen-

for €20. The moped is on display in the

cullen on Saturday morning. It was a

Step Inn. It’s a fantastic prize and all

super hurling match with two very

monies raised go towards the devel-

evenly-matched teams, with Stars

opment of the club. Tickets can be pur-

coming out on top with a super strike

chased from the Step Inn or from any

from Cian Sinclair for a goal.

Stars of Erin representatives.

The Under-11s were away to Ballint-

The Under-8s beat Round Towers in

eer St John’s and were narrowly beat-

hurling on Saturday morning in Glen-

en. The nursery continues every Sat-

cullen. It was a real gritty display from

urday morning in St Patrick’s National

the Under-8s, who fought very hard

School in Glencullen from 11.15 am. All

for this win. Great performances all

children and parents are welcome.

over the field, but a special mention

The results of the weekly draw are

for Ciara Doyle on making her hurling

1st: Catherine Roe, 2nd: Bernie O’Leary

debut and Rachel Daly who ran mid-

3rd: Val and Tim O’Donaghue.

WANDERERS CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin

Congratulations to Denis Leane on

hurlers and Declan O’Dwyer on vic-

winning the annual Naomh Olaf Golf

tory in the Leinster championship

Classic at Edmonstown last Friday.

quarter- final clash with Offaly at

Many thanks to all those who took

Croke Park on Sunday.

part and who sponsored the event

Congratulations also to the Dublin junior football team on victory over

especially our main sponsor, VNE Logistics.

Wicklow in the opening round of the

Thanks to Chairman Tom Culli-

Leinster football championship at

gan and his Golf Classic Committee

Parnell Pak last Wednesday. Well

for organising another successful

done to captain, Eoin Kinsella.

event.

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O’Carroll has been absent from the Dublin line-up, having been teaching in France for the last six months, but returns for the Leinster championship

O’Carroll back in blue for Dublin Crokes man added to Leinster championship panel despite absence from Dubs’ National League team STEPHEN FINDLATER dundrumsport@gazettegroup.com

RORY O’Carroll will return to the Dublin team after missing the entire National League campaign for Sunday’s Leinster SFC quarter-final against Laois in Croke Park following the announcement of the squad on Wednesday morning. The Kilmacud Crokes’ man spent the spring teaching in Orleans but has regained his place at full-back after returning to Dublin at the start of May. He is one of three changes to the starting side which was denied in the Allianz NFL Division 1 final loss to Cork. His return is the big news for the side, coming into the frame in place of Paul Brogan at full-back, while Denis Bastick and Tomas Quinn are the players to lose out, with James McCarthy making his senior championship debut, and Alan Brogan handed starting roles. Ballyboden St Enda’s Michael Dara McAuley

takes one of the midfield berths, where he will be joined by Barry Cahill despite being included in a so-called “possibles” selection that played the Dublin “probables” in a challenge fixture last weekend. Kevin Nolan retains his place in the halfback line.

Bouncing back The Dubs are hoping to bounce back in Leinster after relinquishing their provincial crown before reaching the All-Ireland semi-final only to be undone by Cork. And after Dublin gave up their Leinster crown after a five-year reign last season to Meath in a galling defeat, corner-forward Alan Brogan says the side need to remain focused on the task in front of them. “We just need to be careful, we know got a rude awakening against Wexford and Meath last year. We thought we were in good form going into those championship games so it’s about keeping our feet firmly on the ground and everyone doing their bit

for the team.” From a local perspective, O’Carroll, Nolan and McAuley’s call-ups add to their respective club’s sky-blue representation as the hurlers saw plenty of Crokes and Boden men in action. Anthony Daly’s men held a game Offaly side at bay who stormed back into contention only for Peadar Carton’s late goal to save the day. Crokes’ Ryan O’Dwyer made his senior championship debut following his switch from Tipperary, while Niall Corcoran started in the full-back line. The sizeable Boden contingent made their presence felt as Paul Ryan bounced in a penalty as well as eight points in a fine display of free-taking. Conor McCormack and Conal Keaney – in his first hurling championship tie in a decade – were powerful in the half-forwards, while Shane Durkin was handed the man-of-the-match award for his efforts. Simon Lambert came on to good effect, clipping over a vital point, while Gary Maguire’s distribution was top-drawer as Dublin ran out 2-21 to 1-20.