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THE Callino Quartet – also known as Claudia Ajmone-Marsan, Becky Jones, Sarah McMahon and Sarah Sexton – helped to make a special concert at the Church of St Terese a magical event, as they played some wonderful music to help mark the 300th anniversary of Mount Merrion and its people.

Planned by the local historical society, the memorable concert was one of a number of events held to mark the milestone event.

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Council warning of possible water cuts ‘A reduction in volume available for treatment’

Q NATALIE BURKE

JUST months after residents in Dundrum suffered from severe water outages and reduced water pressure, members of the public and local businesses are once again being urged to conserve water and minimise their

water usage.

While DLRCC said there is no immediate need to impose restrictions on water supplies, this may become unavoidable should the dry spell continue, and should demand for water increase during the summer period.

The lower-than-average

rainfall in recent months has led to a reduction in the volume of water available for treatment from the reservoirs at Poulaphouca, Roundwood and Bohernabreena.

Dublin South Labour TD Alex White urged members of the public to support the appeal.

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COURTS: TWO-YEAR TERM FOR CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER’S ACTION

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Touched girl outside her clothes A CONVICTED sex offender, who touched a young girl through her clothes, has been given a two-year sentence.

Eoin Dowling (24), who has 12 previous convictions, including a number for sexual assault and indecency, touched the young girl on her private parts outside her clothes.

Dowling, who has been in custody since early last year, and is formerly of Knightstown, Wilkinstown, Co Meath, but originally from Glenmore Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16, pleaded guilty to sexual assault of the girl on February 2, 2010.

Judge Martin Nolan said Dowling did not seem to have received the help he required to deal with his problems, and noted the criminal justice system could not incarcerate people indefinitely to stop them committing crimes.

He said that the HSE had not seen fit to help him. Judge Nolan said it seemed the court did not have the tools to give anything close to an adequate response, and he was aware of the imperfections of what he was going to do.

He imposed a twoyear sentence, and two years’ post-release supervision. He said Dowling was not to visit the area where the girl resided on his release.

Detective Garda Emma Clerkin told Ms Mar tina Baxter BL , prosecuting, that she responded to a call and found a man restraining

Adrian Nolan, from Churchtown

Dowling.

The man told her his daughter had alleged Dowling had touched her private parts.

Dowling said he was in the area collecting money, and initially told gardai he had touched her accidentally.

Det Gda Clerkin agreed with Ms Baxter that [girls] were playing on their bikes when the incident occurred, and Dowling had sat on one of the bikes, before the victim said she was touched in the area of her private parts once, while her clothes were on.

Gardai alerted Dowling then moved on, and the girl’s father became aware of the incident. Gardai were alerted before the man went out to look for him.

Dowling later agreed he had put his hand between her legs while she was clothed, but said he was not sexually aroused by young girls, and felt guilty for what he had done. He said he left when he felt himself getting aroused.

He was charged with the offence, and has been in custody since February, 2010.

Det Gda Clerkin said Dowling has 12 previous convictions, including a number for sexual assaults of adult women in which he walked past them and touched them, and a number of District Court offences for exposing himself.

He was already on the sex offenders’ register.

‘Follow your passion into a new career’ Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

A Smurftastic idea: Irish Smurfs needed to help fundraise for kids MARGARET O’Reilly was delighted to meet (an unusually tall) Papa Smurf when he called to Ireland recently, as part of his global mission to tell the world about the Smurfs’ upcoming film, which will be released on August 10.

Looking perhaps a little taller in person than Margaret and other fans might expect, Papa Smurf told the Gazette that all the Smurfs back at Smurf Village were all very excited about the release of their film, but that they were also looking forward to help fundraise for the Jack & Jill’s Children’s Foundation, thanks to a special event being staged at Dundrum Town Centre on Saturday, June 25.

Ireland will be among 12 countries included in a world recordbreaking attempt to gather the most people dressed as Smurfs, with at least 250 people needed in Dundrum to paint themselves blue (or avail of the painters with blue body paint at the Centre), use the Smurf outfit available by logging onto www.smurfsdayireland. ie, and find the Smurf within to come along and join in the fun at Dundrum Town Centre’s Pembroke District.

Lots of fun prizes will be given away, including a 42-inch Sony television, with a birthday party at 5pm to mark the birthday of Smurfs’ creator, Peyo. Best of all, Papa Smurf said, all funds raised on the day will help the Jack & Jill’s Children’s Foundation to raise funds for home nursing care for sick children.

CHANGING your career is a big step, and can be daunting – it’s hard to know whether you are doing the right thing.

H o w e v e r, A d r i a n Nolan, from Churchtown, turned his life around by turning his dream about working with radio into a reality.

After 28 years of working in an international road transport company, Adrian decided to get back to the books at the age of 50, and study Fetac Level 5 and 6 in Radio Broadcast in Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education (DCFE).

He has since progressed to study a BA in Communications in DCU, and has just completed his first year there.

“My whole goal when I started on the course was just to be back involved with radio,” he says.

“But, out of that, I found that I have a love of writing. Knowledge has two uses to me – one, whatever use I get out of it; and two, that I can impart it to somebody else, and they get some use out of it,” he says.

Adrian was involved with pirate radio stations when he was younger,

and also has a wealth of experience in presenting, programming, production and station management with temporary licenced stations, including Hot Country and Heartbeat FM. He is also involved with DCFE’s The Wave 97.3FM. He will return to DCFE this September to teach the Fetac Level 5 Radio Production Module as an evening course for 20 weeks.

The module will introduce students to radio and interview techniques, and will give students a chance to gain experience in recording and performing live.

The communications student encourages anyone who is tired of their current career to consider pursuing their dream job.

“Get up and have a go at it. Certainly, for what I’ve found, it’s one of the most enlightening things that you can do.

And, when you make the first step, you realise that there’s such a bigger world out there, and you have choices,” he says.

“It’s the best thing anybody could do, particularly if they have any sort of interest or passion. Go and do it. You just don’t know what doors it’s going to open,” he says.

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CHARITY Out with the Old, In with the New event

Arts and Cultural Festival

Get your old clothes ready for a rail sale Q HIROMI MOONEY

DO you have a lot of clothes that you once loved, but now remain at the back of your wardrobe? W hy not give them a better home by selling them for a charitable cause?

The Diabetes Federation of Ireland, and The Bubblegum Club, will host their first Out with the Old, In with the New: Big-Top, PopUp Rail Sale in Airfield Home Farm, Dundrum on July 2.

The fundraising event allows you to sell your o n c e - l ove d cl o t h e s , shoes, bags and accessories, and you can choose to keep your profits or make a donation to the charities involved.

“The RSA (Royal & Sun Alliance) is having a big corporate night

on July 1, and instead of taking down their marquee, they’ve donated it to us for July 2,” said events co-ordinator of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland, Kate Moran.

“You can take a rail, or share a rail, and sell what you want on the day – anything fashionrelated.”

The clothing for sale must be wearable and in good condition. There will also be boutiques at the sale, as well as Brambles’ coffee shop, who will donate their proceeds of the day evenly to the two charities.

The Bubblegum Club is a children’s charity run by volunteers that works to provide fun outings for children who suffer from life-threatening illness, long-term debilitating illness, or are dis-

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advantaged in some other way. The charity was founded in 1994

by Peter Harris and has now helped over 15,000 children through major events, including a ski trip to France, and a break to Alton Towers.

The Diabetes Federation of Ireland has been dedicated to helping people with diabetes since 1967. The charity aims to provide a quality service in improving the lives of people affected by diabetes, and working with others to prevent and cure diabetes.

A rail can be booked for €75 to showcase up to 30 pieces of clothing, and a table can also be booked for €50 to display bags, shoes and accessories. For more information, or to book a rail, call Kate on 01 876 4571.

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GET set for the 28th Dundrum Arts and Cultural Festival this month.

Most of the events are free in this summer festival. The Main Street in Dundrum will be closed to vehicular traffic on June 25 and 26 at 1-6pm to facilitate a weekend of family fun and entertainment.

A fundraising choral evening in aid of John Crown’s Cancer Clinical Research Trust, will take place in Holy Cross Church, Main Street, Dundrum at 8pm on June 21 for €20 a ticket. The concert will feature The Mornington Singers, Ballinteer Male Voice Choir.

Other events include performances of La Traviata

by Opera in the Open held in, and sponsored by, the Dundrum Town Centre on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June at 6.30pm to 7.30pm. For more information visit www. dundrumfestival.ie.

The event will allow you to sell your once-loved clothes, shoes, bags and accessories, and you can keep your profits or make a donation

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CAMPAIGN: CHANGE SOUGHT ON BYE-LAWS

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Dog owners plan beach law protest Q DAWN LOVE dundrum@gazettegroup.com

CAMPAIGNERS seeking to change Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown’s beach bye-laws, to enable them to walk their dogs off leash at specific times in the morning and evening, are set to hold a protest later this month on Killiney Beach.

In a statement, organisers of the protest said the Dogs Unleashed campaign was inviting responsible dog owners to join them between the hours of 9am and 12 noon on Saturday, June 18, at the site of the old tea rooms in Killiney.

Campaigners said they were urging the council to implement and enforce dog control bye-laws that will reward responsible owners, and punish those that breach either dog control or litter laws.

The statement said: “As one of three coastal counties in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown is the only county where owners are expected to have our dogs on a leash

on every beach, under their control, 24 x 7 x 365 days a year.”

Dogs Unleashed said that Dun Laoghaire was also the only county that prohibits dog owners from enjoying beaches with their pets in tow by imposing a total ban on dogs during the hours of 10am to 7pm, from June to September inclusive.

A spokeswoman for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) said that she could confirm that both the Beach Bye-Laws and Parks Bye-Laws were currently under review by an all-party committee, set up by the council to examine dog control issues throughout the county.

“This is in response to a number of incidents reported recently, and also in response to the high incidence of dog fouling in public places.

“It should be noted that the council has a responsibility to regulate for the health and safety of citizens in public places,” she said.

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An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, is pictured with Frank Austin, director of services, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, at the launch of FreeTradeIreland.ie – a new national website that aims to prevent usable items going to landfill, and increase the lifespan of items for reuse

Your free service to recycle, reuse goods Q STAFF REPORTER dundrum@gazettegroup.com

A NEW and free national service, that aims to prevent usable items going to landfill and increase the lifespan of items for re-use, was launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny last week.

The new service means householders and businesses in Dun LaoghaireRathdown can pick up and pass on quality items, such as home and office furniture, baby goods, electronics and musical instruments.

The online service is free to use, and people can view ads for items, as well as post items of their own, once they are a member of the site.

Arrangements to collect items are made directly with the person advertising the item, and no cost applies to either party.

Items posted on the website are generally in good condition, in full working order, and are ideal for reuse.

The FreeTrade Ireland service is supported by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, and is funded by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the local authorities across Ireland.

Frank Austin, director of services, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said: “FreeTradeIreland.ie

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‘In the ten months that FreeTradeIreland.ie has been operational, nearly one million people have visited the website, and more than 7,600 items have been passed on and re-used.’

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gives items a new life and a new home and greatly benefits people throughout Ireland in terms of time and cost-savings, as well as reducing pollution on the environment.

“The service is completely free to use, whether you want to post a free ad offering your item, or whether you are looking to obtain an item for free.

“The focus is on quality, usable items and, so far, we have had people offering mobile homes, pianos, a fitted kitchen and music systems, as well as office filing systems, sofas and beds.

“All items are welcome, and all items are available for free. As well as the environmental benefits, the reuse of items between users has a social

dimension and has been shown to foster community spirit,” he said.

The service originated as a regional reuse service for Dublin on DublinWaste.ie in 2006.

Due to its success, it was then expanded to become FreeTradeIreland.ie in July, 2010, with Mayo County Council acting as the lead authority.

Since the service has commenced, more than 38,000 items have found new homes.

In the ten months that FreeTradeIreland.ie has been operational, nearly one million people have visited the website, and more than 7,600 items have been passed on and reused.

Summer camp fun for children Q HIROMI MOONEY dundrum@gazettegroup.com

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IT’S summer time again, and that means it’s time for tots to have some fun.

Emer Halpenny School of Drama will be running a oneweek children’s summer camp throughout July, as well as one week in August for children with special needs.

The summer camp will offer

drama, arts and crafts, music, dance and outdoor activities for children aged from four to 11.

The camp takes place from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, in St Laurence’s Parish Centre at Kilmacud, Stillorgan, and costs €85 per child per week.

If a child enrols for than one week, or if more than one child from the same family enrols together, there is a 10% reduction.

Each week, the summer camp will have a different theme, and the children will perform a concert in front of their parents on the Friday.

Director of the school, Emer Halpenny, said: “The ethos of our school is that the children are comfortable and confident, and we work on building their confidence so that whatever they do, they are happy in that environment.

“So, we like to try and to make sure that everybody’s friends and everybody get on, and that the children are comfortable with their teachers.”

The summer camp can cater for up to 50 children per week, and will be supervised by at least three trained teachers, student teachers, teenager volunteers and those on work experience.

For further information, see www.emerhalpenny.com.

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EVENT Host of literary greats due to take part

Are you Next’s top model

Return of the book festival Q HIROMI MOONEY

THE prestigious Mountains to Sea DLR Book Festival is set to take place for the third year running this September ,with a host of literary greats due to take part.

Amongst those taking part in this year’s festival, which will run from September 1 until September 11, will be Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, who won the Booker Prize for The English Patient.

He will kick the festival off with a reading from his new novel, The Cat’s Table, on the evening of Thursday, September 1.

T he now worldrenow ned festival was launched by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in 2009 and, to date, has hosted such literary greats as Paul Auster, Maeve Binchy and John Banville.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown has been the birthplace and inspiration for many of Ireland’s most influential, entertaining and popular writers, such as James Joyce to Samuel Beckett, George Bernard

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Shaw, Flann O’Brien and Hugh Leonard. Dun Laoghaire is also known for its contemporary writers such as Marian Keyes, Martina Devlin, Paul Murray and Ross O’Carroll Kelly.

“We think it’s the most logical place in the country, nearly, to have a literary festival,” said the Festival’s director and DLRCC’s Heritage Officer, Tim Carey.

“So the festival is, in part, a celebration of that. We had a very successful first year and what really helped that was Paul Auster, the American novelist coming over. And, you know, we were confident that we would do well, but it sort of exceeded our expectations.

“We think it’s getting very important. It has very quickly established itself as a landmark event in the Irish literary calendar.”

The festival will host a series of creative writing workshops for aspiring authors for the first time, which will be tutored by some of the leading teachers in the field.

They include Poetr y Masterclass with the

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Canadian author Michael Ondaatje, who won the Booker Prize for The English Patient

director of Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin, Gerald Dawe; Short Story Masterclass with novelist Eilis Ni Dhuibhne; Character Building with novelist, scriptwriter, director and actor Gerard Stembridge; Songwriting Workshop with John Spillane; and Getting the Job Done: A Novel Seminar by three young novelists, John Boyne, Claire Kilroy and Chris Binchy. There will also be some children’s

workshops.

“The success of the first two years is really paying off because we’re getting great writers this year,” said Carey.

“We’ve a good reputation already and I think it’s beginning to show in the authors that are coming for us this year.”

Tickets for the festival range between €8 and €20 and go on sale July 15.

For more information, visit www.mountainstosea.ie.

HAVE you got what it takes to be Next’s “Next Top Model”? The search is on for the hottest new modelling talent and Next Model Search, in association with Storm Model Management, is on the lookout at Dundrum Town Centre this weekend.

On Saturday, June 11, the search will be stopping at Dundrum – it’s only Irish destination on the scouting tour and is open to girls and guys aged 18 years and over. A public vote will select the top 250 entrants and the winner of the competition will then walk away with a Next shopping spree and an introduction to Storm Model Management.

If you think you have what it takes, visit Level 1 of the shopping centre outside House of Fraser between 9 am and 7 pm on Saturday, June 11 and meet the Next model scouts.

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CRAFTS Marlay House will be hosting 50 exhibitors at this year’s Summer Fair

Event is set to welcome 6,000 guests NATALIE BURKE

THE Summer Fair taking place at Marlay House later this month is set to be the largest craft and design fair in the country, with up to 6,000 visitors expected to flock to the free event on June 18 and 19.

The landmark fair, organised and funded by the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board and the Crafts Council of Ireland, is considered to be one of the most popular craft events in the calendar, and, this year, is expected to be the biggest, with nearly 50 designers and makers from all over the country showcasing their creative talents.

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‘What makes the Summer Fair so popular is that you have a chance to meet the designer in person and buy directly from them’

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the 18th-century mansion will be overflowing with work by fashion designers, jewellery makers, ceramicists, artisan food companies, accessory designers, print artists and toy-makers, as well as 20 first-time exhibitors.

According to Geor-

gina Sweetnam, Assistant CEO of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Enterprise Board, the fair follows on from the hugely successful Dun Laoghaire PopUp Shop project, held in April and May, which featured a number of talented jewellery designers.

“This is an extra special year for the designers and makers involved, as 2011 is the Craft Council of Ireland’s Year of Craft, and Summer Fair is a key local event as part of those celebrations.”

The theme for this year’s Summer Fair is the Lazy Hazy Days of Summer and Suzanne May, the project co-ordinator for Summer Fair promises that visitors will have a lot to look forward to

again this year.

“What makes the Summer Fair so popular is that you have a chance to meet the craftsperson, or designer, in person and buy directly from them.

We’re delighted to have so many established and up-and-coming designers associated with Summer Fair this year, giving visitors a one-stop-shop for Irish craft and design.”

The Summer Fair opens to the public from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19, with free entry.

Entrance to the free carpark is via the Grange Road entrance to Marlay Park, and further information is available at www.dlrceb.ie.

Hollie Blakeney, top, and, Tara Hammond from Slated. ie, above, are just two of the craftspeople who will be exhibiting at the Summer Fair in the beautiful Marlay House this month

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STYLE Modfather Jr plans a return trip to Dublin

Leah is Styling it Light Q HIROMI MOONEY

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BEING the daughter of two rock stars is something many people dream of. But that dream is the reality for model and singer, Leah Weller.

The 19-year-old beauty from London is the daughter of 80’s rock star, Paul Weller, otherwise known as the Modfather who performed in the bands The Jam and The Style Council; and Dee C Lee who performed in The Style Council and Wham!

Leah was in Harvey Nichols in Dundrum Town Centre last Thursday to launch Diet Coke’s Style It Light pop-up nationwide fashion and style tour.

“I’ve been to Dublin before, when I was about eight, but I don’t remember much of it,” says Leah.

“I’m actually only over here for a day, but I plan on coming back now that I’ve seen that it’s really nice over here. It seems really cool.”

Leah is signed to Next Model Management and has been modelling for over a year.

“For me, it’s just been a really nice experience to do modelling. I never really thought that I would do it,” she says.

“I think that the most important thing is to be healthy, obviously, and

exercise is really important anyway. It’s not just about the weight issue.

It’s good to be active.

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“I just eat healthily and I don’t eat really bad, but I have a treat at the weekend, which is fine as long as you’re, like exercising, you know. I would just say drink lots of water and look after your skin. That’s like my main thing.”

Leah describes her personal style as “quite minimalist but with a bit of an edge”.

“I think, obviously, like dressing for your shape is a good idea, but it’s nice to take ideas from stuff and incorporate it and make it your own, and when you wear something you can make it your own anyway,” she says.

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The 19-year-old is currently recording her debut album and is busy working in the studio and with different producers.

“Music is, like, my passion, so I’ve always wanted to do music. I just got into modelling before it,” she says. “It’s been really fun. It’s quite tedious but I’m looking forward to the end result.”

So, what is it like to have two famous singers as her parents?

“They’re just my parents,” she laughs. “I don’t

really see anything different from it, but, you know, it’s always nice to have their musical influence and stuff and be able to talk to them about music.

They’ve been in the business and, obviously, I can get advice from them and stuff.

“My mum always helps me to be more confident and stuff, like when singing, like projecting and stuff like that.”

Leah advises anyone who wants to begin a modelling career to be determined and work hard.

“I think that with anything, if you love it enough, you have to be determined and there’s always competition in anything,” she says.

“I would just say know yourself, like know what you want, and you have to be confident because it is quite, like, a harsh competition. You will get your confidence knocked a bit, but, you know, you just have to be strong and just believe in yourself.”

The Diet Coke’s Style It Light tour will visit 58 spots around Ireland over the coming weeks.

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Children show initiative for less fortunate

Sophie Leonard and Rachel Neary

Eva Nugent, Ali Hewson and Clara Sinclair. Pictures: Peter Doyle

Helping to improve the lives of others HE children of Notre Dame Junior School can be proud off their fantastic efforts to improve the lives of children at home and abroad.

Ali Hewson, a friend of the project, has lent her support to the Children Helping Children Project for many years and again attended this year’s event.

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The fifth-class girls, under the guidance of their teacher, Stephanie Doran, and principal, Ken King, exhibited their mini companies, which help raise awareness and money for less fortunate children, both at home and abroad.

The 11-year-old children involved

in the project all come from fifth class in the south Dublin school and the work will provide them with valuable business skills and teamwork opportunities. This year’s exhibition marks the 16th successive year the business project has been in operation.

Martina O’Connell and Kim Sherlock

Aoife Funge and Joanna Doyle

Amy Neligan, Grace Cullen, Lucy Coleman- Black and Lizzie Quinn, Rachael Donnelly, Alana McEntee and Sarah Kilbride

Ava Clare, Isobel Tarrent and Alison Halpin

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EVENT President attends special showing

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Mill celebrates 5th birthday in style

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THE Mill Theatre in Dundrum Town Centre celebrated its fifth birthday in style as President Mary McAleese and her husband Senator Martin McAleese attended the first show of Conor Mo r r i s o n ’s a d a p t a tion of Tarry Flynn this week.

Seven young harpists, from the Kingston Academy of Music, performed for an hour outside the theatre on the plaza as the audience arrived, and three-yearold Louise May Luxardi, from Broadford in Ballinteer, who takes part in the theatre’s workshops, presented a posey to President McAleese. The Presi-

dent then made an eight-minute speech in the auditorium before the curtains rose for the show to begin.

“It’s very important, it’s affirmation really.

It’s a celebration and it’s giving us some hope for the future,” said manager of the Mill Theatre, Karen Carleton.

“So it’s important, not just to the theatre, but all the people who come as audience and all the people who come as participants, and all the people who come as players. So it’s important to all of them to have their work and their talent recognised and to give us all some hope that the coming years will be as successful for the theatre and

for the community and for the companies who work here.”

Local politicians, including Labour TD Alex White, Fine Gael TD Olivia Mitchell, An Cathaoirleach of DLRCC Lettie McCarthy, the developer of Dundrum Town Centre, Joe O’Reilly, and the director of the centre, Don Nugent, were amongst the audience.

Tarry Flynn is a play based on the novel written in 1948 by Patrick Kavanagh. It is directed by Padraic McIntyre, artistic director of Livin’ Dred Theatre Company, based in The Ramor Theatre, in Virginia, County Cavan.

The story is set in the rural life in Cavan

in the 1930s in which there is a fusion of passion, action, music and poetry.

T he stor y follows the quest of the young farmer and poet, Tarry Flynn, on his search for love and for the meaning of life.

T he play featured actors from Taney Dramatic Society, Rathfarnham Theatre Group, Sandyford Little Theatre, Balally Players and Glencullen Musical and Dramatic Society.

Tarry Flynn will be performed until June18 from Wednesday to Saturday, and tickets cost €15 and €18. More information about the play and booking details are available at www.milltheatre.ie

We’re flying: New bus route to airport launched THERE was good news recently for those wishing to travel to the airport when The Minister of State for Public and Commuter Transport, Alan Kelly TD officially launched the new Aircoach route from Ballinteer to Dublin Airport. The new route will serve a population catchment of 100,000 and 13 new jobs have been created. Pictured at the launch are the Minister and Allen Parker, managing director, Aircoach.

MEET local author Brian Conaghan at the Irish launch of his book, The Boy Who Made it Rain, on June 10 in Hughes & Hughes Dundrum at 78.30pm.

The story of his book follows how the life of 16-year-old Clem is turned upside dow n when he moves from Eastbourne to Glasgow when his salesman father is transferred.

But Clem’s posh English accent is not wellaccepted in the school he attends in Glasgow, and he soon becomes the target of a group of thugs for whom slashing faces is their most important ambition in their lives.

Originally from Coatbridge in Scotland, Brian is a graduate of Glasgow University, he now teaches English in a Secondary School in South Dublin.

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What water means to a community Q EOIN FAHY Chief Economist Kleinwort Benson Investors

WATER is certainly in the news. The dry spring means that Dublin’s reservoirs are at dangerously low levels, and water charges are on the way.

These charges are a condition of the EU/IMF rescue deal, and the new government seems to accept that it has to be done.

The decision is wildly unpopular, but, apart from the money it will raise, it should reduce waste, averting Dublin’s predict-

ed water crisis.

As things stand today, plans are well advanced to pipe water to Dublin all the way from the Shannon, and the only alternative (apart from charges) may be to build a desalination plant somewhere on the coast that will convert salt sea water to fresh drinking water. Do Dundrum residents really want a large chemical plant (for that’s what a desalination facility is) on their doorstep?

If you think about it at all, we tend to take water for granted, yet we certainly should not. All life depends on it. Without water, we could not live; agriculture would be impossible; industry couldn’t function.

And yet, while population growth, industrialisation, urbanisation and dietary change all place an ever-increasing demand on this one crucial, irreplaceable resource, the supply remains finite.

There is no more water available to us now than there was 10,000 years ago, and there may soon be less. In places, fresh water is threatened by pollution and global warming, in others it is becoming more inaccessible as underground aquifers are depleted and ground water levels fall. Less than 1% of the world’s total water content is considered available for human use on a regular basis.

Water is fast becoming

Water is a resource that is fast becoming more and more inaccessible

the most critical resource issue for humanity. And, with such stark consequences for a failure to address the issue, it is easy to see why governments around the world are introducing policies intended to secure adequate water supplies for their populations.

To provide enough water for all uses through 2030, industry analysts estimate that the world will need to invest as much as €1 trillion per year. The task is huge. But it has begun.

Leading companies around the world are developing and imple-

menting technologies to ensure water security.

Among them are firms working to increase supply through desalination and waste-water reclamation, and firms working to protect and ensure quality of that supply through filtration and the refurbishment of existing pipelines.

It is for this reason that Kleinwort Benson Investors launched its Water Strategy in October 2000.

It invests only in companies that derive a significant proportion of their revenue from water distribution, infrastructure

and technology. Since its launch in 2000, the Kleinwort Benson Investors Water Strategy has delivered nine out of 10 years added value above the MSCI World (a stock market index of over 6,000 world stocks).

This city is getting thirstier, and so is the world. An already severe imbalance between the supply and demand for fresh water can only become more acute.

Like the Dublin authorities, governments and local authorities around the world are seeking solutions, some urgently.

Recognising the potential crises that will develop if they don’t act now, many have committed to spending vast amounts of money to ensure water security in the decades to come. It is a global problem with implications for the whole of humanity. Smart companies will provide the answers and long-term investors, who are able to focus on those that are best placed to do so, will surely reap the rewards.

Past performance may not be a reliable guide to future performance and the value of investments may fall as well as rise. The views expressed in this document are expressions of opinion only and should not be construed as investment advice. Kleinwort Benson Investors Dublin Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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EVENT Concert as part of 300th anniversary celebrations

Brian and Anne Hollinshead

Mary Horkan, Audrey Woods, Gerry Horkan and Cllr Gerry Horkan

A night of magic music

S part of a number of celebratory events to mark the 300th anniversary of Mount Merrion and its people, a special concert was held in the Church of St Terese.

The event was planned by the local Historical Society and featured the Callino Quartet playing works by Haydn, Borodin, Barber and Gershwin. There was also a guest appearance by bassoonist, Peter Whelan playing music by Devienne.

Other events to mark this historic occasion were an exhibition in the Community Centre which was a visual celebration of 300 years of Mount Merrion and its people, and the launch of a website comprising maps, portraits, photos and articles about the Mount Merrion area.

The Callino Quartet, Claudia Ajmone-Marsan, Becky Jones, Sarah McMahon and Sarah Sexton. Picture: Peter Doyle

Conal Hooper and Des Smyth, Maureen and Michael O’Brien

Chairman of the Merrion 300

Oliver Murphy and Tom Ryan,

committee

Committee Members

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Donal and Yuhua Kavanagh

RTE’s Evelyn Cockburn was presenting on Arthur and Anne O’Reilly with Kay O’Donnell and Phil Cassells

Mary Kelleher, Carmel Marrinan, Yvonne Costelloe and Pauline Kelleher

the night

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SUPPORT: FUNDRAISER TO AID OPERATIONS

FASHION Hot summer collection for less

This is your chance to give a child a big smile THE FIRST ever Bumps, Babies and Buggies national fundraiser for Operation Smile will take place this June 17 and 18.

Would you like to catch up with friends, family and neighbours while giving a facially deformed child a smile which will change their world forever?

Bumps, Babies and Buggies, June 17 and 18, 2011 is a coffee morning with an important difference. It is an opportunity to meet friends, relax over a cup of coffee and talk the baby talk, and at the same time raising funds to support Operation Smile’s efforts to provide surgery for children with facial deformity in the developing world.

More than 200,000 children are born globally with a cleft lip and/ or palate facial deformity each year — often unable to eat, speak, socialise or smile. In Ireland, corrective surgery is easily available, but in many countries these vulnerable children are shunned and rejected. Without outside help, thousands of children with facial deformities worldwide will never have the medical care they need to live a normal life. It can take as little as 45 minutes and €240 to change a child’s life forever.

Operation Smile changes lives one smile at a time. Operation Smile Ireland is part of a global alliance of Operation Smile organisations working to serve children with facial deformity such as cleft lip and palate.

Free surgery Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided free surgery to more than 160,000 children around the world with the help of dedicated medical volunteers. With the help of mums and dads around Ireland, how many more

lives can be changed?

Paediatric dental surgeon, and mother of two young children, Dr Eleanor McGovern, is behind Bumps, Babies and Buggies and has worked with Operation Smile in countries such as Ecuador, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Philippines and Russia.

J’aime La Vie Inserobe

Understand

According to Dr McGovern: ‘‘As parents, or expectant parents, we understand the importance of feeding our babies.

We appreciate the joy when our baby gives that first smile! How would we feel if our baby struggled with feeding because we could not access the care they needed? How would we feel if we knew our beautiful baby could have the surgery to make their face even more beautiful, but we could not afford it? Every infant born with a cleft lip or palate should have access to all the care they need, regardless of where they are born.”

Author Marisa Mackle, who helped launch the event commented: “Bumps Babies and Buggies is a great idea. It is easy to organise and a fantastic excuse for people to gather friends and neighbours together while raising money for a really worthwhile cause. Operation Smile’s volunteers change children’s lives and also save children’s lives.”

To get your Bumps, Babies and Buggies coffee morning hosting pack, please email Eleanor at eleanor@operationsmile. ie or call 01 667 6659.

All the funds raised will go to fund cleft lip/palate surgery for children in developing countries.

Monies can be sent by cheque, bank deposit or online payment. For further information on Operation Smile, you can visit www.operationsmile.ie

J’aime La Vie Penny Dress

J’aime La Vie Notti Dress

J’aime La Vie Oceana Dress

J’aime La Vie Rebecca Dress

Dun Laoghaire’s newest hotspot is Carraig Donn WHAT has a bright citrus dress, this season’s maxi, novel gift ideas and rocking jewellery got in common? The answer is the collection available in the new Carraig Donn branch in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre.

The new store opened in recent weeks and is the talk of the town with the innovate, on- trend collections, just in time for summer.

Carraig Donn is Ireland’s leading lifestyle retailer, with 23 stores

nationwide showcasing irresistible fashion, jewellery and gifts collection all under one roof!

Carraig Donn champions a number of brands – their own label J’aime la Vie is seen alongside Vila, Vero Moda, Amari, Darling and Peruzzi, to usher in every trend and silhouette of the season. All brands have one thing in commonfantastic prices!

The Star Buy of the collection has to be the J’aime la Vie Notti dress,

retailing at only €69.

The Notti features one of this season’s hottest looks in crushed fabric.

The J’aime la Vie Penny dress is a close second as the season’s star buy, retailing at only €69.

Dresses Of course you will agree that the summer 2011 collection is a dream for dress lovers.

Carraig Donn caters for every need at a range of budgets, making you look fantastic for every

occasion. Knight and Day and Soul jewellery completes the look with both contemporary and funky pieces.

This winning formula extends to the gift and home departments where customers are met with clever, vibrant gift and home concepts again to suit any budget for every taste and occasion.

Summer 2011 promises to be a busy for Carraig Donn, with the company celebrating 40 years in retail, new stores

opening across the country and online shopping launching by the end of this month!

Register You can register your own details online at www.carraigdonn.com to get all the latest news, promos and huge discounts.

Carraig Donn is located in the Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre. For more information phone 01 2846121 Email info@ carraigdonn.com

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now available in Carraig Donn branch in Dun Laoghaire

J’aime La Vie San Francisco Dress

J’aime La Vie Oceanna Maxi

J’aime La Vie Dress

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GazettePETS PETS

Brought to you by Miriam Kerins of the DSPCA

THE FACTS: WRITE “LIVE ANIMAL” ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CRATE

Your pet will benefit from the holiday experience if you carefully plan your trip

Prepare for a happy holiday with your pet chool is out, hailing the start of the summer holidays, and I want to remind pet parents to make every effort to ensure their pets – as well as their family - have a safe and happy experience when travelling to and from that holiday destination; whether it’s by road, sea, rail or air.

Remember, travelling can be very stressful for both you and your pet; I know, I’m one of those people who bring their dogs everywhere, and ,take it from me, poor holiday planning can literally be listed as grounds for divorce in our house!

However, with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe, happy and comfortable experience for everyone.

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Here’s a few top tips from a weary traveller.

•When you and hubby are excitedly discussing your travel plans and destinations, make sure you remember to get your pets involved. And no, I don’t mean sit down and ask them where they’d like to go!

•Take your pets to the vet to ensure they are upto-date on all vaccinations and that you have a supply of any medication they are currently taking.

•If you own dogs that will be in contact with other dogs, make sure they are vaccinated against kennel cough.

•Make sure your dog has basic training so that he will behave well during the trip.

•Obtain a clean certificate of health from your vet and make sure this is dated at least 14 days before your departure if travelling by air or sea.

•Ask your vet about any parasites, health risks, etc., to your animal that may be associated with your planned destination.

•Make sure your pet wears a collar and ID tag and is micro-chipped.

Make sure his details are up-to-date and clearly displayed.

For air/ferry travel:

The first time I took my dogs on a ferry and somebody callously described them as “cargo,” I nearly had a fit. However, this is how they are considered, and even if your dog is the most relaxed canine in the world, (a la our middle one, Belle), the cargo hold does not make for a pleasant travel experience.

If required, purchase an approved shipping crate – it should be large enough for your pet to comfortably stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. Write the words “live animal” clearly on at least two sides of the crate and use arrows to prominently indicate the upright position of the crate.

Always check ahead with your airline’s/ferry’s pet policies.

For car travel:

Plan the journey taking into account any rest stops and/or restaurants where you can safely eat with your pet.

In order to make the journey safe and secure,

a well-ventilated pet carrier/crate, large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around.

Alternatively a pet harness/safety belt should be attached. So, it’s up to you; you know your own pet, so you’ll know the best way to secure them.

Never, ever, leave your animal alone in a parked car. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked car can turn into a furnace and very quickly, in a matter of minutes, heatstroke can develop, causing death. In cold weather a car can turn into a fridge, holding in the cold, causing the animal to freeze to death.

Take along plenty of bottled drinking water from your own tap.

Drinking water they are not used to could cause the animal’s tummy to become upset.

Bring along a travel bag for your pet and include things like: •First aid kit •Clean towel •Fresh supply of water •Paper towels •Poo bags •Favourite blanket/ toys.

Remember to tr y and enjoy your holiday because one bad experience for both you and your pet can prompt you to say what I’ve said so many times: “Never again!’’

For more information log onto www.dspca.ie or email me at miriam.kerins@dspca.ie

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GazetteBEAUTY BEAUTY

Edited by Dawn Love

Find your holiday beauty essentials at Littlewoods

ANCY having top beauty brands at the touch of your fingertips? Littlewoods Ireland has just launched an extensive new online beauty store.

It stocks leading skincare brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Burts Bees, St Tropez and Fake Bake.

With products to suit all budgets, and a free four-day delivery service, updating your beauty regime is as simple as logging onto www.little woodsireland.ie Offers to check out include the Elizabeth Arden Intervene Holiday Set (€59), which contains 50ml Radi-

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ance Boosting Moisture Cream SPF 15, 50ml 3 in 1 Cleanser Exfoliator Primer, 4.5ml Timefighting Radiance Serum and 7ml Peel & Reveal Revitalising Treatment with sponge, perfect face care staples for any trip abroad.

And perfect for all your travels this summer, we love this Mister Mascara Large Travel Bag, €10, with its handy decanting kit, there’s no chance of forgetting your bathroom essentials when travelling.

The containers comply with EU liquids in hand luggage regulations.

Moisturiser SPF 30 50ml, €17

Body Shop launches SPF 30 THE Body Shop has just launched its first SPF 30 product. This lightweight, easilyabsorbed daily moisturiser offers UVA/ UVB protection. Containing camu camu berry and moisturising Community Trade brazil nut oil, the Daily Moisturiser helps to revitalise the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and radiant.

Elizabeth Arden Intervene Holiday Set and the Mister Mascara large travel bag (inset)

Give your lips some TLC this summer with Voya IF YOUR lips are in need of some extra TLC during the summer months, then why not check out VOYA’s new Balmelicious Lip Balms, which contain a unique blend of organic seaweed extracts, vitamin E, as well as Soil Association certified oils of sweet almond, beeswax, wheat germ, candelilla and sunflower, all chosen for their repairing, hydrating and healing properties.

VOYA’s Balmelicious Lip Balms’ cell regenerating algae base formulations are packed with B vitamins and polysaccharides and work on contact to soften roughness, relieve dryness, stop flaking and prevent any further damage, leaving lips intensely moisturised and softened.

VOYA’s Balmelicious Lip Balms are available in two delicious flavours, zingy and zesty Lemon & Lime, and tingling, lip plumping Vanilla & Pep-

Vitamin C Daily

permint.

VOYA’s Balmelicious Lip Balms’ packaging is totally bio-degradable, too. Their outer casing is made with corn-starch and, when disposed of in the compost heap, will break down within just a few weeks, making these lip balms earth and lip friendly, too.

VOYA’s Balmelicious is set to become a firm handbag favourite this summer, to lips that are gorgeously soft and smooth. Your lips will adore VOYA’s Balmelicious!

VOYA p r o d u c t s can also be purchased online at www.voya.ie.

For stockists, call 071 9168956.

Vanilla Peppermint

Lemon Lime

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SNAPSHOT The stories of the day GAZETTE COMMENT

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Calling out for the people of 2011

DEAR EDITOR,

IT’S that time of year again when we once more make a special appeal to readers of the Gazette to think about who are the inspiring people in your community.

We here at the People of the Year Awards, which are organised by Rehab and sponsored by QUINN-healthcare, are searching for stories of achievement, success, bravery and heroism.

Who cannot have been moved by the courage of 2009 winner Steve Collins in his fight for justice following the murder of his son by gangland criminals in Limerick? Or have been stunned by 2010 winner Rio Hogarty’s selflessness in fostering 140 children over the past four decades?

However, we wouldn’t hear about these stories if it was not for the people of Ireland telling us about them.

That’s why we need to know of those citizens in your community who have done extraordinary things and who ought be considered for a People of the Year Award.

Amongst the categories this year are the Young Person of the Year Award (under 25 years), the International Person of the Year Award, the Best Friend of the Year Award, as well as

a number of other People of the Year Awards for achievements in the areas of community service, arts and culture, sports and public sector achievement, among others.

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‘We need to know of those citizens who have done extraordinary things’

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To receive a nomination form, just phone 01 205 7260 or write to People of the Year Awards, Rehab, Roslyn Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4. You can also nominate online at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by email at poy@ quinn-healthcare.com. The closing date is Monday, June 20, 2011.

Then all that’s left to do is sit back and tune in to RTE One on Saturday September 10 and, who knows, the next winner of a People of the Year Award could be from Dublin.

Yours sincerely,

Don Delaney Head of Communications and Marketing Rehab Group Dublin 4

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Advertising Sales: 01 6010240 email: sales@gazettegroup.com Gazette Group Newspapers Ltd. Terms and Conditions for acceptance of advertisements Reserve the right to omit or suspend or alter any advertisement(s) in any of its publications. We also decline any responsibility in the event of one or more of a series of advertisements being omitted for any reason whatever, nor do we accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement. If your advertisement appears incorrectly, contact the Advertising Department immediately, as responsibility cannot be accepted for more than one week’s incorrect insertion. Responsibility cannot be accepted if the complaint is made more than two weeks after insertion. If one places an advertisement for more than one week and then cancels it after the first week, no refund or credit will be given for weeks cancelled. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the Proprietors against any liability for any civil action arising out of the publication of the advertisement or any other matter printed or published in the Blanchardstown Gazette, Castleknock Gazette, Clondalkin Gazette, Dundrum Gazette, Dun Laoghaire Gazette, Lucan Gazette, Malahide Gazette and Swords Gazette. The placing of an order or contract will be deemed an acceptance of these conditions.

Woodie’s Supergarden winner, Ken, picks up a bronze medal at this year’s Bloom festival Woodie’s DIY have continued their sponsorship of The RTE gardening series, Supergarden, and this year’s winner, Ken Byrne, brought his winning Supergarden to Bloom, picking up a bronze medal. Ray Colman, CEO of Woodie’s DIY, is pictured with his wife Dolores and Ken Byrne, winner of Supergarden.

It’s time to get a Taste of Dublin TASTE of Dublin, Ireland’s Premier Outdoor Food and Drink Festival, has 10 exciting new restaurants taking part in this year’s event.

A d d i t i o n s i n cl u d e P e a r l Brasserie, Mulberry Garden, Locks Brasserie, Bang, Cliff Town House, The Exchange Restaurant and many more.

At the Philadelphia Chef’s Theatre, the Ireland AM Taste Factor winner will showcase their winning culinary talent live on stage alongside Edward Hayden, while Kitchen Hero, Donal Skehan, will be demonstrating delicious good food recipes from his latest cookbook.

Also showcasing their culinary skills will be Conrad Gallagher, Gino D’Acampo, Rachel Allen, Neven Maguire, Atul Kochhar, Clodagh McKenna, Catherine Fulvio and Derry Clarke, to name but a few.

Brand new this year is the Taste Chef’s Table, in association with O’Briens Wines, hosted by restaurant reviewer Katy McGuinness.

Here, visitors will have a chance to put burning questions to the Taste chefs, ask the culinary experts everything from how to grow your own, how to host the perfect dinner party, and also discuss new business ideas in the foodie world.

DIARY All taking place in the stunning Iveagh Gardens, it promises to be an action-packed, fun-filled weekend.

Tickets for Taste of Dublin, which runs from June 9 to 12, are on sale, starting from €15, excluding booking fee, at www.tasteofdublin.ie or via the ticket line, 0818 30 00 30.

Bloom’s record 90,000 visitors A RECORD 90,000 visitors descended on the Phoenix Park for Bloom, Ireland’s answer to the Chelsea Flower Show, over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Amongst those who attended the gardening, food and family festival, were the President of Ireland and Patron of Bloom, Mary Mc Aleese, and her husband, Senator Martin McAleese.

The President spent one hour at the event visiting the showgardens, meeting the designers and members of the public and later addressed a large crowd at the Chefs Summer Kitchen, part of the new Bord Bia Food Village. Celebrity Chef Neven

Maguire presented the President with a hamper of artisan produce from the Food Market.

The international judging panel commented that this year’s gardens were some of the best they had seen in the history of the event.

The overall large garden category award went to To The Waters Edge, a visually striking garden featuring a sunken seating area, designed by Oliver and Liat Schurmann, Mount Venus Nurseries, Dublin. Visitors to the show were encouraged to vote for their favourite garden with the People’s Choice award going to An Adventure with Thumbelina, designed by first-time Bloom designer Jack Harte, New Ross, Co.Wexford.

Thank you...

BEAUMONT Hospital would like to thank everybody who took part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on Monday.

A spokesperson for the team said: “You have made a big difference to patient care at the hospital, especially to the Care of the Elderly programme.

“The impact that you made is warmly appreciated, look out for the details, which will be up on our website www.bhf.ie soon.”

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GazetteGAMING GAMING Only one more Kinect sensor left to be won!

HE incredible Gazette Xbox Kinect sensor competition is drawing to a close as, this week, we give away the fourth and final of our terrific prizes.

K inect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, without using a controller

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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, “plug in� to

your Xbox 360 console, and jump in to experience game play.

Games 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 liv-

ing 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.

What kind of laboratory must be saved in Kinect Adventures?

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 15.

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GazetteMOTORS MOTORS Hyundai is aiming RoadSigns Road Signs higher with new i40 Women’s Mini-Marathon runners can win an Apple iPad, thanks to Fiat THE Flora Women’s Mini Marathon which took place over the weekend is a major fund raising event for many charities. Fiat Ireland as the official vehicle sponsor thinks that the rewards shouldn’t necessarily stop there.

That is why, in addition to giving a brand new Fiat 500 car away to one lucky participant on the day of the event, Fiat is also offering all minimarathon runners the chance to win an Apple iPad. In fact, Fiat is giving away a total of six iPads between June and December 2011 and, to enter, the only thing mini-marathon participants have to do is stick an I DID IT sticker on the back of their car and check the Fiat Ireland Facebook page once a month to see if they’ve won!

Best of all, the sticker also ensures that everyone is aware of the athletic prowess and kindheartedness of the person behind the wheel, so there are really no losers in this competition.

Are we getting too fat to fit into compact cars?

A RECENT published report noted that physically bigger Americans are not comfortable driving compact cars designed for the European market.

With our growing obesity problem in Ireland, I just wonder are we moving in the same direction?

I reckon that the growing weight problem in countries like Ireland is creating similar problems to those facing car designers in the US as weight problems create all sorts of headaches for the engineers who design small car interiors.

Hand- in- hand with this US President Obama wants to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil. He’s promised a one-third slash in oil imports by 2025. That means smaller cars and alternative fuels are going to be necessary.

And his wife, Michelle, is waging a war on childhood obesity. We need to do the same here because, when all of our kids grow up, they are going to have to fit into smaller cars, likely run on alternative fuels, and that’s whether they like it or not.

A new, and more stylish Hyundai, is on the way for Ireland. MICHAEL MORONEY caught up with the car at Dealers, Cavanagh’s yundai have been keeping the arrival of the new i40 a bit of a secret from us motoring journalists and I don’t know why. The car is a reasonably big car replacement for the aging Sonata. It has much more style, even though it might feel a little tighter on the inside.

T he Hy undai did impress with great styling and solid feel, coupled with a thrifty 1.7-litre turbo-diesel engine under the bonnet. The car has a completely different driving feel to the Sonata.

The dash and front area comes in around the driver to give a solid look to the car. That would be my preference, but not everybody agrees.

Hyundai will be offering two engine options when the car hits Irish shores later this summer.

The entry model, like the one that I briefly drove, will come with a 1.7 -litre turbo-diesel engine.

And they don’t tell us what the acceleration pace is either, but I searched it out and found that it’s reasonable, but not the fastest in the

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league.

What they do tell us is that the economy figures are good. They give us a figure of 23.2 km/litre (4.3l/100km), which is impressive for a car in this size category. These figures will be achieved with a sixth gear in the gearbox, allowing the car to cruise at low engine revs. That’s a sensible approach because it works in terms of the economy measures that make the car thrifty to own and to drive.

Economy

T his entr y model comes with a low 113g/ km of CO2, which is incredibly low for a diesel powered car in this size. That converts to very good economy and a low €104 annual road tax cost.

The new Hyundai i40 is loaded with features that would be extras in other mainline cars of a similar size. These include Stop/Start economy, airconditioning, nine airbags, reversing camera on the rear, plus modern looking LED headlights.

In fact there’s little on

The new Hyundai i40 is a cross between a saloon and not quite an estate

SPECS: HYUNDAI I40 1.7D Top speed: 180 km/hr

Road Tax Band: A (€104)

0 – 100km/hr: 10.3 seconds

Scrappage Eligible: Yes

Economy: 23.2 km/litre (4.3l/100km)

Warranty: 5 years

CO2 emissions: 113g/km

Entry Price: €25,750

the option list apart from colour.

But what impressed most when the car was unveiled at Cavanagh’s of Charleville, was the fact that it comes with a full-, size spare wheel.

From here the conversations moved to whispers of how owners of more prestigious brands had horror stories to tell regarding run-flat tyres and those annoying

tyre inflation kits. The message was good for Hyundai to offer something tangible; a real spare wheel that comes in handy around Charleville and many other areas of the country.

The car looks so well and has similarities to the Toyota Avensis Estate, but, fortunately, it’s more compact and tidy, and that’s proving to be needed as some of these

estate cars get beyond car parking spaces meagre dimensions.

The entry price for the Hyundai i40 will be in the region of €25,750 and that’s reasonable value given its economy, performance and high specifications level. This car will widen the net even further for Hyundai where the smaller cars, and Santa Fe, have been the trail blazers.

Mazda Skyactiv engines wins award MAZDA continues to win awards for developing fuel-saving, environmentally-friendly technologies for its cars. Two Mazda engineers were presented with the Outstanding Technical Paper award at the 61st annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) presentation.

Mazda took home three awards for research that will be used in Mazda’s next-generation Skyactiv vehicles, Mazda’s unique start-stop system, i-stop, and its single-nano technology catalyst, and for ground-breaking research into the properties of sound insulation material.

The Mazda designers analysed

the effects of different fuel components on ignition performance of an engine using homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI). This allowed them to predict auto-ignition timing for various grades of petrol from markets around the world. It also allowed them to demonstrate how engine knock can be

avoided when using a standard spark ignition system as well.

The award- winning work was used by Mazda to develop the new SKYACTIV-G engine which will employ the highest compression ratio (14.0:1) ever achieved in a petrol engine, while drastically lowering fuel consumption and emissions.

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GazettePROPERTY PROPERTY ATHBOY: ASKING PRICE OF ONLY €165,000

Now we’re cooking: B&Q’s range of barbecue equipment and furniture IT’S TIME to get grilling and take the kitchen outdoors. Yes, its barbeque time as the summer finally kicks into gear, and whatever your style, B&Q has a barbeque and accessories to fit your taste. With both varieties of barbecue on offer - charcoal, for a traditional barbeque with that authentic char-grill taste, with the Adelaide slimline family barbeque for €108 and the Samba trolley charcoal barbeque for €47.60, or gas, which is great for quick and easy outdoor cooking, with the Dakota two-burner gas barbeque for €59.75, and the Darwin three-burner gas flatbed barbeque for €175 - and a range of outdoor furniture - including the St Lucia rectangular table, parasol and six chairs for €182 - whatever your taste, B&Q has a barbeque and accesories to suit you.

Number 15, Priory Gate in Athboy is on the market with an asking price of €165,000

Priority in Priory Gate NUMBER 15, PRIORY Gate in Athboy, is being brought to the market

by Carty Estate Agents in Trim. This five-bedroom detached property is coming on sale for €165,000, and is perfectly positioned to the front of this modern and much-sought-after residential estate.

This fine family home, which extends to c1,900 sq ft, constructed to an exceptionally high standard, provides wellproportioned accommodation.

The accomodation comprises entrance hall with solid oak floor, guest bathroom, a sizable lounge with solid oak f loor, large bay window and a feature fireplace with cast-iron insert.

There is a reception room with bay windows, and the kitchen and dining area has a tiled floor, a fully-fitted kitchen and recessed lighting, as well as doors to the utility room and access to the garden and the patio. There is also a dining room with an oak floor.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is en suite and is carpeted, with a walk-

in wardrobe and bay windows. Of the other bedrooms, one is also en suite and has a builtin wardrobe, while all are carpeted and wellproportioned.

The family bathroom is upstairs and is fully tiled, with WC, WHB and bath, and features a window to the front of the property.

Priory Gate is served by oil-fired central heatind and has PVC double-glazed windows. It has a double-gated side entrance, with parking for two cars at the front of the property. The sale includes all the kitchen appliances.

Priory Gate is ideally located on the Delvin Road out of Athboy, just minutes’ stroll from all amenities and services this town has to offer.

Navan, which boasts a large shopping centre, is just 11 miles away and, for the commuter, Dublin City Centre is just 34 miles, easily accessible via an ever-improving road network, the new M3 and regular daily bus service.

For more information, contact Carty estate agents on 0469486860.

WESTMEATH: A FIVE-BED DETACHED PROPERTY FOR €295,000

Classy country life in Clonnagapple House

C L O N N AGA PPL E Ho u s e , D e l v i n , C o Westmeath, a five-bedroom old-world stone detached house, has come to the market for the attractive price of €295,000.

In a tranquil setting, the property is located on the Collinstow n Road out of Devlin, and is c300 years old.

It originally belonged to Lord Greenville and is set on a c2.5-acre site with landscaped gardens.

This property offers a wonderful opportunity to run a small business from home as soil has never been fertilised and is ideal for organic gardening, or new owners could finish converting the stables to tourist accommodation. The property is in an ideal location with its close proximity to Lough

Clonagapple House in Westmeath, on the market for €295,000

Lene and Delvin Golf Course.

Accommodation The accommodation comprises entrance hall with tiled floor, lounge with feature fireplace and doors to the family room, which has an old stone fireplace with a stove and railway-

sleeper mantelpiece.

Also downstairs are the kitchen and a large bathroom. There is a sizable utility room and boiler house.

Upstairs are the five well-proportioned bedrooms in the property, with feature a variety of built-in wardrobes, wood panels in the ceil-

ing, carpets and timber flooring.

Also upstairs is the family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached by a sweeping driveway, and is set on c2.5 acres with landscaped gardens.

T here are detached stone sheds, which were originally stables, which

have been partially converted.

The water is from a mains connection and the heating is from oilfired central heating.

The windows are double glazed.

For more information, contact Carty estate agents on 0469486860.

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GazetteBUSINESS BUSINESS

Supported by AIB

Interview: Rachel Scanlon, Christine King and Aileen Healy, Castle Homecare

A helping hand from Castle Homecare CASTLE Homecare is putting the finishing touches to their new office in Ballinteer.

The company has been set up by three local ladies, Rachel Scanlon, Christine King and Aileen Healy.

Together they have numerous years of experience in the caring profession and know well the services required in their community. They are responding directly to the demands on many families for care for their parents/grandparents/the disabled and new mothers. The company helps people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefit of living independently in their homes and local communities.

Aileen recently joined the company from the HSE where she worked for 38 years. She spent 18 years in Ballinteer Health Centre followed by Care Co-Ordinator and Assistant to Manager of Services for Older Persons and Disabilities at the Local Health Office in Clonskeagh.

ANSWERS TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE QUESTIONS

SERIOUS ILLNESS COVER Q – I am being hounded by my bank to take out serious illness cover. I cannot see the value and don’t know the difference between this type of cover and income protection. Is it the same thing ? Gerry - Clonsilla A - I think you are being sold a product by your bank rather than have a real need accommodated. They should, of course, first tell you the benefits of taking out such a policy and then let you decide on the merits whether the benefits outweigh the cost of the financial commitment.

Serious Illness Cover or Critical Illness insures against contracting a major illness ( e.g. stroke, cancer, heart attack, MS ) and once confirmed, a lump sum is paid out to “tide you over” during the period of, hopefully, convalescence. The higher the lump sum, the bigger the monthly premium. Irish Life, Friends First and Aviva lead the insurance companies in this product.

Income protection, on the other hand, pays out

Aileen Healy, Rachel Scanlon and Christine King

75% ( less any social welfare entitlement ) of your annual income on a monthly basis should you be

Q&A

incapacitated – not restricted to an “illness”, but simply you cannot work. This continues to be paid

Q: When you were a kid, what did you want to be?

A: Honestly, a nurse and I’ve got the photos to prove it!

Q: What was your first job?

A: Picking strawberries in Fish-

A: Delegating is a huge part

A: From Edel to Rod.

of this job, as we work very closely with our carers, the families and also the health care professionals.

Q: Who do you follow on Twitter/Facebook?

A: My daughter ,who’s in

ers Farm.

Q: What sport do you follow?

A: Rugby.

Q: And your first pay cheque?

A: Not enough for the bus fare

Q: What sport can you play?

A: Kick-boxing.

home!

Q: When did you start your present job?

A: I’ve been 38 years in the health care sector.

Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: The positive difference that we can make to someone’s life.

Q: What part of your working day do you ‘delegate’?

Australia.

Q: What was your last Tweet/ status update?

A: Thanks for all the birthday wishes.

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

A: Rod Stewart.

Q: Describe your dream meal?

A: My mother’s Sunday roast,

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

A: Jedward, because of their

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

A: Neither.

positivity!

Q: What music/pictures/movies do you have on your iPod/ iPad?

of course.

Q: Where do you enjoy spending money frivolously?

A: On planning holidays!

Q: How many pairs of shoes do you own?

A: 30.

until your incapacitation ceases or your pension

Q: What was your worst holiday experience?

A: Arriving back into the

is that it is the ONLY type of insurance outside of

airport to find I’d left my car lights on.

taxpayer, for every euro you spend on an income

Q: Describe your dream holiday?

A: Sailing around the Greek

tax. You also have to bear in mind income is your

Islands.

income.

Q: What would be your dream job?

A: I’m doing it right now.

Q: What do you plan to do when you retire?

A: Move to Kerry.

kicks in, whichever is the sooner.

However, the main benefit of income protection non-assignable pension life cover that attracts tax relief at your marginal rate. So, if you are a 41% protection policy, you receive 41 cents back in number one asset,and especially if you are the only breadwinner in your family, you should insure that

Whatever you do, Gerry, don’t be sold a product.

Look for independent professional advice.

Contact John with your money questions at jlowe@moneydoctor.ie or visit his website at www.moneydoctor.ie. John Lowe, Fellow of the Institute of Bankers, is founder and managing director of Money Doctor

Employes should be protected and their rights must be observed NOREEN MAGUIRE Maguire Muldoon Solicitors

WE are all acutely aware of how difficult employers are finding things during these turbulent times.

Solicitors are often consulted when problems with staff arise.

Employers think they cannot dismiss an employee who is on certified sick leave. Lack of capability to carry out terms and conditions

of a contract of employment are grounds for dismissal.

The employer needs to gather as many facts about the employee’s condition as possible and the employee must be given fair notice that the possibility of dismissal for incapacity is on the table.

The employee should be allowed an opportunity to influence the employer’s decision by providing relevant evidence where necessary.

The employer needs independent medical advice. However, the decision to terminate is not a decision to be made by a doctor, but one to be made by management while taking that advice into consideration.

Remember, there is a very broad interpretation of the term “disability” and should the illness be considered a disability under employment equality legislation, the employee is protected and their rights must be observed

under that legislation.

In general, the employer needs to consider the length of service, type of job, working environment and what is required of the employee.

The employer must look at what facilities could be made available that would allow the employee work as normal. The Equality Acts state the cost of such special treatment or facilities should be considered.

Where the employers are able to

make alternative arrangements or, indeed, can tolerate high levels of absence, they must try to do so. It would be very difficult to defend a claim where the employer failed in their duty to reasonably accommodate an employee.

Each employer will have a different set of facts to consider, but should remember they must be able to show the dismissal was necessary and for good reasons.

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GazetteTTRAVEL FastTravel Newcastle renewed is vibrant for visitors

NORTH-EAST ENGLAND: VISITING A 21ST-CENTURY CITY

The picturesque town of Sorrento, Italy

Relax and unwind in the romantic surroundings in two of Italy’s top destinations - Rome and Sorrento

ROME and Sorrento are two of the most romantic and stunning settings in Europe, and Joe Walsh Tours are offering tourists a chance to experience both destinations this September. Check out the famous buildings and landmarks, including the Colosseum, the Vatican and St Peter’s Basilica on an exclusive escorted tour as well as lesser spotted Rome and its secret hotspots.

For the second half of the trip, holiday-makers can unwind in the stunning surrounds of Sorrento.

There are a few options available for the final two days in Sorrento, relax and unwind in the stunning resort, or travel to the amazing Amalfi Coast or Capri.

Flights depart on September 11 and include a direct flight from Dublin to Naples with Aer Lingus, transfer on arrival from the airport to your hotel in Rome, three nights accommodation in the centrally-located three-star Hotel Milani in Rome, on a bed and breakfast basis, luxury coach transfer from Rome to the hotel in Sorrento, four nights accommodation in the four-star Hotel Conca Park in Sorrento, on a half-board basis, direct flight from Naples to Dublin and luxury air-conditioned coach for all transfers and tours.

Joe Walsh Tours offer this escorted tour of Rome and Sorrento for just €799.

For further information, call Joe Walsh Tours on 01-2410800 or visit www.joewalshtours.ie.

ROB HEIGH

IN the last 15 or so years since I was last in the north-east, Newcastle has undergone something of a dramatic regeneration.

In the interventing years, what was once a slightly grey industrial town has turned into a vibrant, culture-embracing 21st-century city with a great deal to offer the traveller looking something special from a weekend break.

Part of that resurgence has come on the back of the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative’s Culture 10 programme, which was put in place to rejuvenate and reinvent the city as an inspiring and vibrant attraction for visitors and locals alike.

The programme this year celebrated its anniversary with the announcement of an array of events that will appeal to everyone with even a passing interest in the arts, food, dance and theatre.

Newcastle is not the only story, as the city, on the northern side of the Tyne river, is paired with their southern neighbours, Gateshead.

The ties between the areas are stronger than ever, with the addition of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which spans the Tyne and creates a link to the Baltic Art Gallery and the Sage Gateshead Centre, a huge and hugely impressive music venue, designed by acclaimed architect, Norman Foster.

One can easily walk through the town and, as you do so, through the significant moments in British history.

From the Roman settlement of Pons Aelius to the new castle of it’s name, built by William the Conqueror’s son in 1080, through the landmarks of the industrial revolution built by Robert Stephenson, to the impressive, new-age development at the Quayside, you can

literally turn a corner in Newcastle and be transported forward or back in time by hundreds of years.

With an artisan approach and a commitment from the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative to make the area a great tourist destination, the city embraced a musical celebration weekend, with the fifth running of the Evolution Music Festival.

Drawing some of the best of new and established talent to Newcastle at the start of “festival season”, Evolution is a metaphor for the rebirth of the city. It takes the best of the old and the new and presents it in familiar surroundings with a fresh approach.

There were performances from the legendary Iggy Pop and the Stooges, and the current darling of the dance scene, Katy B, performed in front of the Baltic gallery.

In between acts, I was

The world -famous Colosseum in Rome

St Peter’s Basilica in

The stunning views in

Rome

Sorrento The impressive views from the top of the St James’s Park soccer stadium

able to succumb to a welldeveloped hunger and thirst at The Broad Chare, a new gastropub recently opened by acclaimed local chef, Terry Laybourne.

It is already getting a reputation for its quality fare and exclusively brewed real ales, and rightly so. My starter of mussels in cider and thyme was delicious, and the main of blood pudding and apple was exquisite, as was everything that I saw served up around me in the Chare’s cosy setting. Washed down with a pint of Wayland’s Gold Tankard ale, I was more than set to head back out into the crowds, and take in the atmosphere of the festival.

Newcastle is also renowned for its love of soccer, and no trip would be complete for the Sports Editor to the home of Newcastle United. A really informative and enlightening tour of St James’s Park gave another view on the city. Not

Cafe culture and arts

only was it a salute to the famous sons of the club – Jackie Milburn, Alan Shearer, and Bobby Robson, among others – but it also showed how the city is bound together by community and hard work.

A walk through the town centre brought me to another success story in the redevelopment of Newcastle, the Ouseburn area, which houses art galleries, studios, museums and pubs and restaurants that draw in the diverse strands of the new Newcastle.

I was lucky enough to spend some time in the Seven Stories museum, a fabulous archive of artwork, illustrations and manuscripts of children’s books that include works by some of the best-known and best-loved artists and writers of several generations, including Judith Kerr, Enid Blyton and Philip Pullman. There are readings and events at the Seven Stories throughout the summer and, even if there is not an event on the day of your visit, it is still a fascinating trip through a heritage of children’s literature – even if you are not accompanied

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Edited by Mimi Murray

TravelBriefs

The ESPA relaxation area at the g Hotel in Galway

Time to pamper your dad with a special spa package at the ESPA Spa in the g Hotel in Galway aplenty make up the landscape of the Quayside in Newcastle Gateshead

by a child, you can let your inner child run free!

From the Seven Stories, it was a short stroll to The Cluny, another acclaimed venue for live music with a reputation for great food as well. It didn’t disappoint on that score, and their Sunday lunch of lamb with garlic, Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings was another feast on a plate, again accompanied by another locally brewed real ale, showing that the brewing tradition in the area is alive and well, in spite of the famous Scottish and Newcastle brewery relocating out of the city.

Boisterous

Sunday saw possible even more revellers present across the quays at the Evolution festival, as the arguably more established and well-known acts graced the Ballast Mill stage – Example, Tinie Tempah and Plan B brought their fresh hip-hop, dance and soul sounds to the masses, and the masses responded with an even more boisterous reception than Saturday’s acts had enjoyed.

Meanwhile, I took in the acts at the Baltic stage, with DJ and producer Sub Focus unleashing new tracks on the crowd, and Canada’s best-kept secret, Caribou, bringing their dark and complex sounds to a very appreciative audience, and putting on arguably the best performance of the weekend.

The success of the festival bodes well for the rest of the summer, and there are a wide array of events taking place thoughout the rest of the year to attract visitors.

These include the EAT food and drink festival, which runs from June 17 to 26, which includes a street-food festival, and the ¡VAMOS! festival, which runs until July 10, which features LatinAmerican music, food and film.

All in all, there are a host of events to keep the interested traveller exercised and energised throughout the summer, and Newcastle Gateshead is certainly somewhere to put on the map as a future destination – I for one will certainly be going back.

For more, see www. newcastlegateshead.com

Canada’s finest export, Caribou, light up the stage at the Baltic art gallery as part of the Evolution festival

WHEN it comes to being pampered, dad’s can sometimes be overlooked but I defy any man to not enjoy a facial or several other beauty treatments on offer to men. As Father’s Day is fast approaching, we have sought out the best pamper treatment on offer for daddy dearest.

The ESPA at the five-star g Hotel in Galway, is offering a Gentleman Unwind Trio package, which includes a thermal suite heat experience; deep-cleansing back exfoliation; muscle-relaxing back massage; tensionrelieving oriental scalp massage and a refreshing ‘Health Shot’ in its relaxation area, all costing €90.

Overnight rates are available and, for further details, visit www.thegho tel.ie, email info@theghotel.ie or call 091 865200.

Give your dad the The James Bond Feelgood Factor at No.1 Pery Square Hotel and Spa in Limerick FOR dads who like to think of themselves as a bit suave, there is the James Bond Experience at No.1 Pery Square Hotel and Spa in Limerick.

The James Bond Feelgood Factor is a bespoke male therapy with a King of Spades Spa Hot Towel Shave, using the official Geo Trumper James Bond shaving techniques and products. Then enjoy a muscle-melting Hot Oil Back Massage and the unique Solace Sound wave experience, leaving dad revitalised, but not shaken or stirred from €110 per pop.

Make it an overnight stay in a luxurious guestroom, with full a la carte breakfast and James Bond Feelgood Factor from €245 per person. For further details, call 061 402 414 or visit www.oneperysquare.com.

A weekend of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques at the Longueville House in Cork

The Central Mall, illustrating the VIctorian influence on the landscape of Newcastle

FOR something a little more traditional, Longueville House is offering residential fly-fishing courses. This three-night/two-day course is based at Longueville House in Cork, and is designed for up to six participants under tuition. All aspects of modern fly-fishing and spinning techniques are covered, but emphasis is placed on as much practical fishing as possible.

The course is spread over two days and three nights, starting with dinner at Longueville House on the first night and finishing up after breakfast two days later. Prices start at €990 per person sharing in Junior Suite or €815 per person sharing in a standard room. For more details, go to www. longuevillehouse.ie.

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GazetteENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 1

GoingOUT GoingOUT THE HELIX 01 700 7000 Fireworks

A WIDE range of dancers from the Sarah Moloney Stage School will present Fireworks; an eclectic show that promises an explosive mix of vibrant styles. Fireworks will showcase some of the many reasons that have put the school firmly on the map for dance students and fans alike, with this a show not to be missed. With tickets priced at €20/15, there are two dance shows to choose from, at 3pm or 8pm, on Saturday, June 11.

MILL THEATRE 01 296 9340 Tarry Flynn

THE life of a 1930s’ Cavan farmer, poet and dreamer is currently being 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 until Saturday, June 18, with admission at €18, €15.

PAVILION THEATRE 01 231 2929 The Parting Glass

WITH memories of French Striker, Thierry Henry’s handball incident during Ireland’s late 2009 qualifier for the World Cup still a painful memory for many football fans, there’s no doubt that many will relate to the feelings of Eoin, an everyman football fan who also uses that sleight of hand incident as a means to reflect on his life, the Celtic Tiger, Ireland’s recent history and more. Catch this great show at 8pm on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, with admission priced from €12 to €17. Please note that there will be an after-show reading on Friday, June 10 by author, Dermot Bolger and Ray Yeats.

CIVIC THEATRE 01 4627477 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 on Thursday, June 9, at 8pm, with admission priced at €12/€10 conc.

DRAIOCHT 01 885 2622 The Picture of Dorian Gray

ONE of Oscar Wilde’s greatest tales is brought to life in a memorable staging by Wonderland Productions.

Adapted by Alice Coghlan, the decadent tale of Victorian socialite Dorian Gray will captivate audiences – who may not, however, wish to see a mysterious painting, hidden away ... With a price that includes afternoon tea, the production will be staged in the Betelnut Cafe at 3pm on Sunday, June 12, with tickets priced at €30/€25 conc.

Juliet Turner OFTEN describes as having a wry charm in addition to her beautiful voice, Julet Turner (below) needs very little introduction for her loyal fans, having delighted audiences around the country for years with her wonderful songs and anecdotes, all of which make her one to watch. Hear Juliette on Saturday, June 11 at 8pm, with tickets priced at €18/€14 conc.

Once again relying on the help of his friends, the Furious Five, Po (Jack Black) must use his unlikely but impressive martial arts skills to help right wrongs in the world – in this case, standing up to a tyrant and his deadly new weapon, threatening ancient China

Far from bamboozled Eats, shoots and leaves ... this powerhouse panda takes aim at the top of the charts with an enjoyable sequel ...

Q KATE CROWLEY

OH BOY, oh boy, oh boy.

It’s almost time for Mel Gibson’s The Beaver to be released here; a film which has seen critics sharpening their tongues with gusto around the world.

This, in itself, probably means very little. After all, fellow film film critics have been united in hating The Hangover 2 – however, audiences seem to love it, as it turned in one of the highest-grossing weekend openers ever. (Beat that, Beaver.)

What’s a stunning, if slightly mature, gal gonna do?

Why, pick a fun family film to review, of course; something that can also throw a few fancy moves around at our cinemas, yet without earning the ire of reviewers or audiences alike.

(And, no, I don’t mean Honey 2, for those wishing to see beefcakes and

FILM OF THE WEEK: King Fu Panda 2 ++++ (PG) 90 mins Director: Jennifer Yuh Starring: Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Michelle Yeoh, err, Jean Claude Van Damme

OUR VERDICT: PROVING, perhaps, that it’s what’s inside that counts, and that even fat pandas – or slightly fuller-of-figure film critics – can have amazing skills, this film ... err ... doesn’t sound very different with its “message” from the first film. However, there’s plenty to enjoy, but its frequent battle scenes (and a background panda genocide storyline Pandocide?) rule it out for the very young, as its PG rating shows.

babes hoofing and huffing around on a screen.)

I don’t know if pandas have hooves, but, even if they do, it’s not the most pressing of issues, perhaps for Kung Fu Panda 2; the somewhat inevitable sequel to the animated film from a few years ago, to need to consider.

Arriving slightly tardily in cinemas – which is fair enough, as pandas are generally not the fastest of creatures – it sees a return for Po (Jack Black) and the Furious Five martial arts masters, all by now living quietly in the Valley of Peace in

ancient China, under the watchful guise of Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman).

However, the film soon makes it clear that Lord Shen (Gary Oldman), ruler of the Peacock Clan, is up to all kinds of mischief, primarily thanks to his deadly new weapon.

Shen’s foes soon learn that a cannon, and gunpowder, are a match for even the finest martial arts clans in China, with the would-be preening tyrant blasting away any and all opposition.

Pudgy Po, and friends, learn of this rising threat, and, in finest road-warrior

tradition, are sent to stop Shen, and restore the balance of peace to China.

However, r unning through the film is Po’s quest for identity, seeing as he knows that he was found as a baby and raised by strangers – you don’t see many geese raising pandas, after all, even in ancient China.

Who are his real parents? Where are they?

Why has he been having flashbacks when he sees mysterious symbols on the bad guys’ armour?

And what’s for dinner?

All these, and many more questions, are to be answered on Po’s road to enlightenment, which seems to lead past one fight sequence after another ... and another ... and another ... and ...

Eventually, with an element of his inner peace restored, Po must stop Shen, rescue his friends from trouble, and save China.

Yup, that’s all, folks.

Well, if you’ve seen the first film, you won’t be disappointed with the sequel, which, once again, looks marvellous.

Western audiences are largely unfamiliar with ancient Chinese legends, history or settings, yet there’s still a recognisable “look” for what is expected from such a film, and, boy, does this Panda deliver. (No jokes about Chinese deliveries, please.)

Given Dreamworks’ tendency to milk its hits dry (as the increasingly mirth-free Shrek series demonstrates), you could be forgiven for having concerns about this sequel.

However, Kung Fu Panda 2 hits all the right marks, with some superb animation, outstanding design, and an engaging enough plot.

So, sorry Mel – when it comes to landing knockout blows at the cinema, this Panda’s got that Beaver licked ...

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Tech cashes in on money usage ADAM MAGUIRE

IN THE past few weeks, two big announcements – one from Google, and one from Orange in Britain – have seen the idea of the mobile wallet hit the headlines.

Here is a quick guide to how it will work, and what the advantages are.

A small number of mobile phones are now coming out with what’s called a “near field communications” (NFC) chip built in.

Basically, this is a tiny antenna that allows the device to be recognised by base-stations when put close to them – just like many office swipe cards, nowadays.

What that has to do with money Once you combine a

replacement for low-cost transactions that, normally, would not be done via a card.

In other words, this will aim to replace the change in your pocket.

NFC chip with all of the information stored on your phone, you can do all sorts of things.

The idea of the mobile wallet is that you can link your phone to your bank account, or credit card, and then pay for things through using it, without having to carry an actual wallet.

The benefits If you just have to tap your phone off of a shop’s till to pay for your products, it will make the process far faster and easier.

The prevailing theory is that this will become a

The risks Of course, there are issues around how secure this is – after all, if you can do too much with your phone, then others can really cause havoc if they get their hands on it.

To counter this, most mobile wallet proposals limit the transactions you can do to small amounts – of course, there is no reason why a PIN number, or other security details, would not also be required with a NFC transaction.

When to expect it The short answer is –

no time too soon. Firstly, there needs to be enough phones out there using NFC technology to make it viable; at present, there are only a handful.

Then, banks need to get on board and create applications that allow these phones to link with your financial accounts.

Finally, shops need to install NFC-capable terminals to cater for the devices.

All of this is going to take a few years, at least.

Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case Designed as a sturdy piece of kit to help keep your iPad 2 secure, the Otterbox Defender case delivers; though the device’s design makes it hard to truly do so.

The rise of the smartphone – and, latterly, the

tablet – has created a million-euro market in accessories.

All manner of cases, bags and pouches are out there for the various products coming from Apple and, as a result, all of them struggle to offer something unique.

H o w e v e r, the Defender case does manage that.

While others focus on ease of use and comfort, the point here is to make your fragile technology more robust, even if it is at the expense of style.

The case is not particularly easy to put on – it comes in layers of plastic and rubber – but it definitely adds a decent layer

of protection, once in place.

Sadly, it is unable to boast water proofing, or the like, largely due to the iPad 2’s design, but it will stand to you in the event of a minor knock, spill or fall.

Otterbox will probably try to sell this as a meth-

od for those looking to take their iPad 2 into the wild.

Frankly, e ve n w i t h the case in place, that still seems a bit of a stretch.

However, the case would be very useful for far more practical reasons; making your shiny new toy as close to baby-proof as you can get.

The Otterbox iPad 2 Defender Case is available on iBazaar.ie for €70, plus P&P. Visit teic.ie for the latest tech news, reviews and views.

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Sinead McCarthy on Ireland’s Olympic hockey destiny: Page 29

SOCCER: UNHCR AND SARI HOSTING ANNUAL REFUGEE FAIR PLAY CUP IN DUBLIN 7

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THE UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Office in Ireland and Sport Against Racism Ireland (SARI) are encouraging Dubliners to Do 1 Thing to support refugees this World Refugee Day, Saturday, June 18, by coming to the second annual Fair Play Football Cup in the Law Society gardens at Blackhall Place.

The Fair Play Cup coin-

cides with the 60th anniversary of the UN Convention Relating to Refugees, and is a competitive soccer tournament featuring teams drawn from refugee and community groups, Government agencies and members of the media to celebrate the contribution of refugees in sport throughout Irish communities.

Players from a host of different countries, including Angola, South Africa, the Democratic

Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and Ireland will compete in the seven-aside men’s and women’s tournament.

Other entertainment at the free event includes football skills training provided by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) , face-painting, music and much more for the whole family.

Hot Press, winners of the 2010 inaugural tournament, will again face tough opposition against

Hailuu Netsiyanwa of Insaka FC in action against KarenGroup, members of the Myanmar resettled refugees

last year’s beaten finalists SARI/INSAKA, the Department of Justice teams and Newstalk’s Off the Ball team led by presenter Eoin McDevitt, the show’s anchor man who will also MC the event.

Sophie Magennis,

Head of Office, UNHCR Ireland said: “Despite refugees’ often dire circumstances in very challenging environments, UNHCR has seen how sport can play a key role in helping to build tolerance, understanding and

respect among different communities, setting aside cultural differences and giving young people a sense of self worth.”

Perry Ogden chair of SARI said: “The sporting world, in particular football, has played a signifi-

cant role in the promotion of human rights and integration.”

The Fair Play Football Cup takes place on June 18 at the Law Society Pitch, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

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St Andrew’s claim Under-14 success A SUPERB 91-run partnership between Aaron Bailey and Cameron Shoebridge established a winning total when St Andrew’s U-14s added to their school’s senior cup success.

They got the better of St Mary’s in Whitechurch by 38 runs to claim the second of the four A titles on offer this term.

Initially, it looked like the Rathmines outfit were in the ascendancy as Andrew’s were reduced to 22 for four, despite having elected to bat after winning the toss.

The attack of Michael Hoey, Gareth Delaney and David Matthews, was bowling a tight line with little for Andrew’s to get off the square.

But Bailey and Shoebridge – a recent representative for Ireland at the ICC Centre of Excellence in La Manga – showed a measure of patience to put together their lengthy stand.

They used all their overs, advancing the score to 113 before Mary’s nipped out a few late wickets. Bailey ended with an impressive 61, while Shoebridge’s 31 was equally vital as their side finished on 129 for 7.

Mary’s response started poorly, with Hoey and Derry O’Connor out cheaply. Mark Forgarty and Daniel Hogan put up some resistance but, with some excellent bowling, Mary’s found it difficult and the total proved too difficult for them.

Bailey and Shoebridge, again, were the pick of the bowlers and were ably supported by their fielders with an impressive performance from the Andrew’s wicketkeeper, Jazze Henry.

Mary’s finished on 91-9 from their 30 overs.

Daniel Hogan scored 15, Mark Forarty 12 while Cameron Shoebridge took 2-12 and Ross Nicol 1-14, the reliance on a predominantly left-arm attack proving too tough a challenge for the Rathmines’ side to handle.

Oatlands athlete, Mark Kavanagh, right, won the 100m and 200m titles at Tullamore,and is joined by women’s 100m winner, Louise Holmes

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LOCAL athletes notched up a series of superb results last Saturday at the AVIVA Irish Schools track and field championships at Tullamore Harriers stadium.

Weather conditions were near-to-perfect for the championships, and a string of records were broken over the course of the event, which is the pinnacle of the schools’ athletic calendar.

Oatlands’ man Mark Kavanagh added to his East Leinster and Leinster provinicial title when he claimed the senior sprint double. He won the 100m in 11.08, and the 200m in 22.20, the former coming in breathtaking fashion as he had

just 0.02 to spare over Knockbeg’s Barry Regan, with Nathan McClatchey coming in third place.

There was slightly more room to spare in the 200 metre race, with half-asecond in hand over Bray man Ferdia Kenny coming off the bend.

Someone with plenty of breathing room was Colaiste Iosagain’s Siofra Cleirigh-Buttner, who waltzed to the intermediate girls’ 1,500 metre crown, claiming a national title once again.

She was 27 seconds clear of the field, following up her junior title of 2010 with a stunning victory over Down HS’ Elaine Burch, who just edged out Jessica Coyne by a body-length in the race for second.

Cleirigh-Buttner was

joined by schoomate Clar Ni Cartaigh on the winner’s podium. Clar took silver but was unlucky not to go one better in the inter 3,000 metres.

A brilliant race, nip and tuck throughout, saw Ni Cartaigh and Sacred Heart, Omagh, Zara Moore battle it out for the seven and a half laps with little between them throughout.

And, in a sprint finish, it was Moore who broke the tape in a time of 10:18.79, just a fraction ahead of Ni Cartaigh who was clocked at 10:18.94, with Brona Croke (Crescent College Comp SJ) third in 10:20.71.

Marcus Martensson – the St Andrew’s and another of the DSDAC contingent – took the intermediate boy’s 400-

metre crown, completing the lap half a second ahead of Carrick’s Daire Farrell.

Blackrock College, meanwhile, took a number medals, the highlight being the senior boys 4x100-metre relay, producing a fine series of changes to run in a 43.98 gold-medal winning time.

In the field, rugby star Oliver Jager used his strength in the inter shot putt, taking second behind Royal and Prior’s John Kelly, while Roghan McMahon was the junior boys runner-up in the discus, throwing 43.11 metres.

Elsewhere, Kate Veale (St. Augustine’s) easily won the senior 3,000m walk in a time of 12:40.09, a time that demolished

Anne Loughnane’s 2003 record of 13:51.

Anyone who thinks that Veale’s records will last a long time could well be in for a re-think because Sinead Burke (Maynooth PPS) won the junior 1,200m walk in a time of 5:27.33, just outside Veale’s 5:27.27 record.

Marco Pons (Wexford CBS) broke Frank O’Brien’s 1983 record of 53.60m in the senior discus. He had a throw of 54.17m in the third round and followed up with 54.08m in the fifth round.

Another record was broken by Cara Kennedy (Waterford CFF) whose 55.31m effort in the first round of the senior hammer broke Rachel Akers’ 2004 record of 52.91m.

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Aiming for the five-ring circus STEPHEN FINDLATER talks to Sinead McCarthy, Ireland’s star hockey player, as the team get set for their first challenge ahead of Olympics 2012 GIVEN Giovanni Trappatoni’s recent travails, what would he give for a recruit like Sinead McCarthy?

While commitment to the cause is questioned on the soccer front, since making the decision to pursue her Irish international hockey dream 24 months ago, the Manchester-born player has endured two big upheavals.

The second of those saw her end up with Booterstown-based club Hermes, after a year in Cork, in order to try and break into the Ireland set-up before a change in approach saw her move to Dublin.

Upping sticks from

England was an ambitious move, one which she initially felt may have been in vain, but the 28year-old is now preparing to play in her first worldlevel event later this month at the Champion’s Challenge in UCD. At the tournament, Ireland will compete against seven sides ranked between 8th and 15th in the world and, speaking to GazetteSport, it’s an arena McCarthy is thrilled in which to wear a green, rather than white, shirt. ”Funnily enough, my debut was for England against Ireland in 2000 in Milton Keynes, an U-18 Home Nations’ match.

Sinead McCarthy in action against Australia

We drew and shared the gold medal. It was very odd, because I’d always been an Ireland supporter in soccer and rugby growing up. To play against them was odd.”

world leaders, Australia, offered a chance in July of last year and she has not relinquished her place yet, playing 12 times in the Irish jersey since.

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That feeling comes with two Irish parents. She retained an Irish passport as a result and, when opportunities to progress in the English set-up seemed limited, McCarthy used family contacts in Cork to see if Ireland could offer an avenue to international hockey She suffered an initial setback, though.

“I spent the season with Harlequins and came up for trials and wasn’t selected for the World Cup qualifiers in Chile in 2010, and I thought I might not get another chance in many ways.

“I’m older than a lot of the other girls coming into the system and I thought I had missed the boat.”

With national coach, Gene Muller, looking to freshen up his panel in the aftermath of a disappointing qualification campaign, however, McCarthy was the beneficiary of a revamped selection.

A friendly series against

deep end against Australia. It was an incredible experience, a day I’ll never forget.”

But after just a couple of weeks with that panel, Ireland’s women revolutionised their training structures, with a Central Participation Programme (CPP) which saw players encouraged to move to Dublin for a more intensive training regimen of up to 25 hours a week.

“I’d always thought Cork would be the place I would have lived in Ireland. I never considered living in Dublin. It’s a great city and it’s worked out brilliantly.”

To that end, she joined a third club in three years with Hermes’ coach Mary Logue – “just the kind of person you want to work with and, as a former international, someone I felt I could learn from” – snapping up the combative McCarthy to bolster either their midfield or defensive set-up.

Commitment to the CPP made it tough to assimilate fully with the Booterstown team, but an Irish Senior Cup and Irish Hockey League final appearance, combined with a Leinster league title, helped form an emotional bond.

“Winning the Leinster league showed the strength of the squad we had. I think every player who wasn’t playing was in the stand that night and celebrated just as hard as those who won it on the pitch and showed the spirit we had in the squad.”

Summer brings the international season, her first of an intensive programme that builds to the Europeans in August, a first potential entry point to the Olympics.

Having negotiated the Celtic Cup, the Champion’s Challenge provides the next major competition to assess where Ireland are at this point in their development.

“The Champion’s Challenge is just so exciting and the fact it’s in Dublin, hopefully we can get a lot of people down to watch.

“To be playing against the calibre of teams coming over, it’s been a long time coming. We’ve trained hard over the winter with no matches, and now everything we have been building for is just around the corner, and everyone is excited to see how far we’ve come.”

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Flynn named in Ireland panel for Turkey test COOLMINE athlete David Flynn has been selected to take part in the 3,000m steeplechase for the Ireland team at the European Team Championships, set to be held on June 18 and 19 in Izmir, Turkey.

The team also includes former Irish Olympians, such as Paul Hession, David Gillick and Derval O’Rourke.

After David’s successful college season in America, he has achieved the fastest steeplechase time in Irish history since 2002.

This is David’s first senior Irish representation and said: “I am really excited about this opportunity to run in a senior vest. I know if everything goes well, I can compete with the best in world steeplechasing.

“Also, I will get great expierence from this event, with the likes of Gillick and Hession there to mentor me.” David won the Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference for his college, Western State, earning his first conference title.

David has also qualified to run in the European under 23 championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic this July where he is ranked 7th in europe at under 23 level.

Special stars come from all over the city WITH the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games set to take place between June 25 and July 4, it has been announced that there will be a total of 17 athletes from Dublin representing Ireland in Athens.

This is the biggest sporting event to take place in the world this year with 7,000 athletes from 185 nations competing.

The athletes taking part come from across the city, and include Gary O’Brien from Portmarnock (track and field), Lorraine O’Halloran from Palmerstown (swimming), Sarah Byrne from Palmerstown and Amanda McCallister from Dun Laoghaire (basketball), Laura Rumball from Dun Laoghaire (gymnastics), and Robert Deegan from Ballinteer (table tennis), among others. There is also an array of coaches from Dublin assisting the teams.

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SDFL U-15 FINAL: DFC CLAIM LEAGUE, CUP AND GILES CUP TITLES

Merrion host World Cup for local children Dundrum FC came out on top of a thrilling and tightly-contested SDFL U-15 League Cup final last week against local rivals, Granada

MOUNT Merrion Youths’ FC are once again hosting their successful and popular miniWorld Cup event this year, with local players being called upon to take part as the tournament kicks off this weekend.

Held in Deerpark, nearly 500 children and their parents are hosted in a weekend of short games of football.

This is the 23rd year Mount Merrion YFC have held the event and it is firmly penned into the local calendar.

For more information, contact Barry Saul, club chairperson on 087 911 5043.

Trojan effort at gymastic camps BALLYOGAN-based Trojan Academy gymnastics club will run a series of summer camps throughout July and August, which are currently available for booking.

Camps will be run for tumble bugs – four to six year olds – recreational groups and competitive groups.

Each camp will be run over either four or five days with prices ranging from €60 to €200.

For more information, go to www.trojanacademy. ie

Dundrum’s treble triumph SDFL U-15 CUP FINAL Dundrum FC Granada

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CAL Tobin’s extra-time double crowned an amazing season for Dundrum FC’s U-15 side, wrapping up a league, league cup and Johnny Giles Cup treble, eventually overcoming a lively Granada in Kilbogget Park last Wednesday night.

It was the Drum’s toughest battle to date as they lived on their nerves, the Blackrock side’s counter-attacking style causing frustration, while the tireless Barry Stafford could almost have nicked a winner on more than

one occasion in the second period.

Three times he got in behind the Dundrum centre-halves, but his efforts flashed wide, much to the relief to Gavin Lynch.

But, overall, Dundrum’s slick passing squeezed the life out of the tie in extratime as Tobin poached two goals – adding to his tally this term, he and strike partner Graham Lewins netting 65 goals.

Granada got off to off to a slightly better start, Steve Lawton pulling the strings as Andrew Damery got to a long-ball first and, while his first touch took him past Lynch, he drifted too wide. His pullback to Niall Sherin saw

Naithi mBunscol win: Local schools have fine days at Croke Park in finals SCOIL Naithi celebrated their success in the Cumann na mBunscol finals at Croke park last week after they defeated Scoil Lorcain from Monkstown.

The days of finals at HQ were to prove very successful for local sides, with Scoil San Treasa claiming two titles in the Sciath Marino and the Corn Haughey competitions.

the Dundrum defence scrambling to cover.

It was indicative of their lively start but they were stung almost instantly as Lewins won a corner and subsequently swung it onto the head of Dean Clarke to nod in via a desperate leg on the line.

But the lead did not last long as David McMahon’s trickery on the right baseline was delightful, weaving inside a couple before laying into Damery’s path to sweep home the leveller in the 28th minute.

Half-time saw that score remain, as it did until full-time but a very definite pattern of play emerged.

Granada’s rick-wall of

Geoff Holmes and Conor Purdy did their utmost to snuff out the lively Tobin and Lewins while Cathal Flaherty down the left and Mark Boyle on the right caused plenty of problems on the flanks.

Neil Jordan and Ryan Gillen enjoyed plenty of possession in advanced positions but for all their swift movement and quick interchanges, Granada’s style yielded more openings in the second half.

Indeed, with numbers pushed on, they were often caught light at the back and if the bounce of the ball had worked Stafford’s way, then the Blackrock boys would have inflicted a first defeat

of the campaign.

Injury also did not serve them well as impressive libero Kristian Lonergan’s ill-timed injury saw Granada forced to reshuffle their deck a couple of times late in the day.

They clung on for extratime but were forced to spend that period on the back foot. First, intricate passing probed the edge of their box before Tobin took the initiative and bullied a shooting space and battered home.

And he tapped in the third six minutes into the second period after Lewins dragged the ball across the face of goal for a killer blow and the end of an amazing season.

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AFL 2: ST JOHN’S FIND FORM AT THE MID-WAY POINT

CLUB NOTICEBOARD

a

NAOMH OLAF THE intermediate footballers had a

Videos of both g ames will be

good victory away to Sylvester’s,

shown to the boys, their parents

winning 1-10 to 2-11. Well done, lads.

and teachers and all who wish to

Congratulations to St Olaf’s NS

celebrate with them. A wall plaque

boys’ hurling team on winning Corn

marking the occasion is being com-

JM amd O’B in Croke Park last week,

missioned by the club and will be

achieving a remarkable double hav-

presented to Principal Ger Murphy

ing already won the football. This

who will accept it on behalf of the

follows on from the girls remark-

school.

able double success last year. To

All former chairmen and secretar-

celebrate this tremendous achieve-

ies of the club are reminded to be

ment a night of celebration will be

present in the clubhouse at 10pm on

held in the club on Thursday, June

Thursday, for the purpose of having

23.

a photograph taken.

BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO: Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 10

8 . 30pm. Plea se let your neigh-

and 14. There was no winner.

bours, friends, relatives know and

Draw winners were Stephen and Ballinteer St John’s impressed with their positive performance and came away with a deserved two points

Robbie Darganc €100, Dorothy Collins €50 and Heidi Mc €50.

Ballinteer look to turn season around AFL DIVISION 2 Ballinteer St John’s St Maur’s PETER CARROLL

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A significant clash in AFL Division 2 league where top met bottom saw an equally significnat reverse that should instil some confidence in the home side for their remaining campaign.

With St Maur’s winning their five opening games, in contrast to Ballinteer St John’s zero from five, the home team were effectively staring up at their opposition from the bottom of the league, gaining no points from five outings.

There was no doubt that the smart money was on St Maur’s as the two sides took to the field at Marley Park, but someone must have forgotten to tell St John’s they were the bottomplaced team.

With a lot more players available for Gerry

O’Donnell’s side, St John’s went about their business right from the get-go.

A pivotal moment came early in the first half when St Maur’s, after some fine play, advanced on the St John’s goal.

It looked a sure-fire major was on the cards, until Colm O’Donnell, son of manager, Gerry, made a miraculous save which seemed to drive the spirit of his side on in all aspects of the game.

Twenty minutes into the match, the Dundrum side were really showing the league leaders a game, leading by four points in a confident display.

St Maur’s didn’t roll over, coming back with two points of their own.

Both teams added further scores to their tallies with half-time looming, and the sidess went in at the break with the score at 0-6 to 0-5 in Ballinteer’s favour.

In the second half, O’Donnell side showed flair in front of goal, with Johnny McNally and Ciaran McCabe really coming into their own.

With the for wards active, the St John’s side really looked invigorated, playing as a unit, perhaps for the first time this season.

In particular, there was great communication between the backs, which left St Maur’s wondering where the points were going to come from.

The game finished 0-16 to 0-10 to Ballinteer, an outstanding display for a team that couldn’t seem to get going in the early stages of the league, collecting their first points in six games in the AFL Division 2.

Manager Gerry O’Donnell reser ved praises for his midfield players, who looked sharp from the throwin: “Peter O’Curry and Mark Kavanagh were

outstanding last night, they did incredibly well and dominated the midfield. They did a great job”, he said.

This tremendous score line could be pivotal for Ballinteer St John’s who have been unlucky in some of their games, which is evident from their goal difference, losing mostly by one- or two-point margins. Despite their collection of a only one solitar y victor y, O’Donnell insisted that it was not a case of low morale in the squad.

“We’ve trained well all season and there’s and going on that performance, the side really seems to be gelling now. There’s still a long way to go and we’re still missing a few players coming up from the minors. Fergal Duffy, who was on the Dublin minor panel last year, and Dermot Kennedy will be available soon and they could make a real impact,” said O’Donnell.

Nex t we e ks d r aw w i l l b e fo r €15,400. Tickets are available online at www.ballinteerstjohns.com.

Bingo every Monday night from

encourage them to join in an enjoyable social evening. Win €1,000.

Sing along in the bar every Tuesday night with Na Firbolg’s, 10 pm.

Congratulations to senior footballers on great win over St Maur’s on Wednesday.

STARS OF ERIN THE Und e r - 8 s h ad a fa n t a s tic

from bar staff or Stars of Erin rep-

win on Saturday morning against

resentatives.

Templeogue Synge Street in Bushy Park. All 15 players played really well, great to see the team getting so much stronger. Great performances from Ben, Ronan, Daniel and Christian.

The nursery continues on Saturday morning in St Patrick’s National School from 11.15am.

Tickets are priced at €5 each or five tickets for €20.

A family day was held on June 4 in Glencullen.

Special thanks to Mick Fleming Meats and John Swan for providing music. All had a great day.

The results of the weekly draw are 1st: Jenny Collins 2nd: Philip

The club, in association with the

Maguire 3rd: Conor Vard. Weekly

Step Inn, are running a raffle for a

draw is the life blood of the club

moped. The draw will take place on

and keeps our club going. Thanks

Friday, July 15. Tickets are available

for supporting the weekly draw.

WANDERERS THE juvenile section open day is

and 4. €25 goes to Nuala Walsh, R

this Saturda y, June 11 at Frank

Heavey, Robert Clifford and Pauline

Kelly Park, from 2pm to 5pm; all

Rankins.

welcome. Come along and enjoy a

Adult mens’ training continues in

day of games, fun and information

Frank Kelly Park on Tuesdays and

on what your local GAA club has to

Thursdays at 7.15pm sharp. Con-

offer your family.

tact Eddie (0876383433) or John

Boys and girls training takes place

(0872907264) for more details.

every Saturday at 11am at Frank

Ladies’ training is on Mondays

Kelly Park. All welcome. For more

and Wednesdays at 7.30pm. All skill

information, parents should con-

and fitness levels very welcome.

tact Eddie on 086 253 6759 or Niall

Contact Darren on 0876647205.They

on 086 885 7303.

were unlucky last week v Chraobh

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot. Numbers drawn were 1, 2

Chiarain despite a much imporved team effort.

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Lakelands’ incredible double-winning year has been rewarded with a spate of call-ups to the SDFL’s Kennedy Cup team

JUNE 9, 2011

Seven Lake’s men make SDFL team Local club set to power league in U-14 showpiece event, a breeding ground for Irish stars of the future STEPHEN FINDLATER dundrumsport@gazettegroup.com

LAKELANDS have been rewarded for their fine season with seven call-ups to the SDFL Kennedy Cup panel, the highest in the club’s history to take part in the showpiece event.

Tom Donnellan, Joe Doyle, Johnny Guy, Ben Hanrahan, Danny Kane, Ross Kearney and Brian Masterson have all been confirmed in the panel.

Indeed, the number in the panel might have been eight were it not for injury to Cian FoxWalsh, who was forced to pull out of the competition.

But, nonetheless, it is a massive achievement for the club and their team who reached the last 16 of the SFAI Troy Cup, but just pipped

by Bellurgan 1-0 in one of the club’s longest runs in the All-Ireland competition.

It was a successful season, though, on the

domestic front as they club clinched a doubledouble when they claimed the Celtic Horizon tours trophy a couple of weeks ago.

It completed a second successive SDFL league and cup double, having first achieved the feat at U-12 level and backed it up at the U-13 age group.

Indications It is something that club PRO David Kane is particularly pleased with, given the club’s commitment to high-quality coaching.

“It’s a great indication of how the improved standards of coaching at the club over the past few seasons has transferred to the players, and how the hard work and dedication given in training has resulted in their deserved recognition.

“We are extremely proud as a club to have such a large number of players included in the SDFL squad.There will be seven players in

total representing Lakelands FC. “The original panel included eight players but, unfortunately, one of them was excluded from the final squad due to injury.

“We have never had such a high representation at the Kennedy Cup and, hopefully, the boys will enjoy the experience and do themselves proud when the competition kicks off.”

The league has been drawn in the same pool as city rivals, the NDSL – who are seeded first in the group – as well as the Limerick Desmond league and the Drogheda and District league.

It will be a big test, facing last year’s finalists but, with city pride on the line, the Lakelands’ contingent will hope to power the side forward.

The four-day event is one of the highlights of the schoolboy football calendar for U-14s, played over four days in Limerick, with 32 leagues from all over the country taking part.