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FOLLOWING the racist attack on a local family from Afghanistan in the Nutgrove area last week, The Gazette spoke to activist and organiser of the
rally held to support the family, Memet Uludag. Memet, who is a member of grassroots organisation United Against Racism, said: “We organised the rally to say stop racism now.” See story on Page 6
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FastNews Pictured are: Ken McIntosh, Facilities Manager, Dundrum Town Centre; Barry Murphy, energy specialist at Vayu Energy; Don Nugent, Dundrum Town Centre Director.
Dundrum Centre reaches goal of 0% carbon footprint The upcoming open day at Saint john of God’s Hospital will feature a range of positions within psychiatric and mental health nursing
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SOME 20 jobs are to be created at Saint John of God’s Hospital in Stillorgan. As part of National Nurses Week, the facility is recruiting jobs within psychiatric and mental health nursing. The positions, which
are offered across a range of experience, will offer candidates the opportunity to work in various clinics including eating disorders, addictions, psychiatry of later life and occupational therapy. They are open to all levels of experience, from new graduates to the very
experienced. The hospital will be hosting an open day for all on Saturday, May 21, from 10am to 2pm to give further information on the specialist services provided by the hospital. The open day will involve a guided tour of in-patient suites, outpatient services and the
hospital grounds. The nursing team will also be present to discuss the benefits of working at Saint John of God Hospital, including learning and development opportunities and potential career progression. Cathy Shelley, deputy director of nursing, said that this is an “excellent
opportunity for nurses of all levels looking to progress their careers”. She said: “We currently employ around 150 nurses here at the hospital and work very much in a team-orientated manner. We look forward to meeting and welcoming prospective candidates.”
Dundrum Town Centre has signed a 100% green electricity deal with Vayu Energy. The deal means that the centre’s carbon footprint is now zero in terms of the electricity it consumes and will result in a substantial reduction in the centre’s carbon footprint – the equivalent to saving approximately 80,000 trees per annum or taking 640 cars off the road each year. The centre’s long-term goal is to become a 100% carbon neutral shopping and leisure destination. Other key environmental initiatives at Dundrum Town Centre include the recycling of over 75% of waste produced at the centre, compositing of all food waste and measures for reduced water consumption. In addition, the centre’s energy efficiency programme targets annual reductions in carbon emissions of 15% with a long term goal of being a carbon neutral town centre scheme.
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blackrock schools | volunteers swap books for bricks in romania Concern at use of prefabs THE board of management of Carysfort National School in Blackrock has applied to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for three additional portakabins. Senator Victor Boyhan (Ind) said he was concerned at the continuing use of portakabins for school accommodation. He said: “Renting portakabins for primary and secondary schools is costing the State millions. I have contacted the Minister for Education requesting details about the number of prefabs being used in primary and secondary schools throughout the country. “I will seek support for permanent alternatives to meet the needs of the [Carysfort] school.”
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A TEAM of 13 transition year students and three teachers from Rathdown Secondary School in Glenagear y have returned from Romania, where they volunteered with housing charity Habitat for Humanity Ireland. The team spent one week in the community of Cumpana, where they contributed to building a small apartment block to house four families. They worked alongside Habitat partner families
in need of a “hand-up” out of poverty housing. Rathdow n School have thanked everyone who showed their generosity during the fundraising stage. One student, Sophie Hopkins, spoke of her “incredible eye-opening experience”. She said: “From the moment I got involved with Habitat for Humanity, and right up until the trip, I was so busy fundraising and preparing myself that I completely forgot that we would actually be going to
Romania and having this incredible experience. “I think that’s why it’s so eye-opening, because you don’t realise the extent of what you’re doing until you’re actually on the work site.” In Romania, 35% of families live in substandard housing. Two-thirds of low-income families live in rural areas, and more than half of these communities have no access to piped water. Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in Romania for almost 20 years, and has served
Rathdown Secondary School volunteers on the site with local Habitat construction workers in Cumpana, Romania
more than 4,000 families in the process. Sophie said that they “weren’t just building a house – we were building somebody’s home”. She added: “That’s why I love Habitat’s approach of ‘a hand up, not a hand out’, because the best part of our trip, for me, was getting to
work with family members who would soon be calling this place home. “We may not have spoken the same language as the builders, but it didn’t stop us from working together to achieve something great.” Vinnie Cunningham, executive director of
Habitat for Humanity Ireland, said that the impact that volunteers like the Rathdown students have on a family’s life is “extraordinary”. He said: “A home brings with it stability, security, and hope for a brighter future. That’s a powerful thing to provide for a family.”
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phase one | ‘Boost for community’
Opening of Civic Campus welcomed Part of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus has opened ahead of the full opening next month. The Campus on the Ballyogan Road features a gym, a creche, three grass sports pitches, four artificial sports pitches, a playground, a skating area and changing rooms.
This is the first phase of this new campus and the work will now go into planning for the second phase, which includes a swimming pool. Senator Neale Richmond (FG), has welcomed the opening of the facility, saying that it will be a great boost for the local community.
He said: “This is a really valuable community project that has been in development for quite some time and I was delighted to play my part in bringing it about as a local councillor, by approving the capital spend and by also sitting on the board of DLR Leisure Services for the past seven years.”
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THESE gentlemen made a trio-mendous entrance at the National Convention Centre as they arrived for An Evening with Rory. Alex Ferguson, Rory McIlroy and James Nesbitt were in town for the eponymous evening, which featured the golfer teeing off down memory lane as he recounted his journey to world fame. He said: “I’m lucky that I’m now in a position to be able to give back and, more importantly, give support to children and young people. The Campus on the Ballyogan Road features top facilities
“That’s why I set up the Rory Foundation in 2013. It’s about helping children live better lives and I’ve already seen the results with Daisy Lodge in Newcastle and the new Mencap Centre, just outside Belfast.” With James Nesbitt posing some great questions, Rory and Alex provided plenty of insight into their incredible careers, with Rory also looking ahead to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Picture: Maxwell Photography
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support | rally held to support family attack
Solidarity marches against racism Following the racist attack on a local family from Afghanistan in Nutgrove last week, The Gazette spoke to activist and organiser of the antiracism rally held to support the family, Memet Uludag. He said: “We think racism is a poison in our society,” said Memet, who is a member of grassroots organisation, United Against Racism. “We organised the rally to say stop this now.” “There are all sorts of people in every society just trying to get on with their lives and Ireland is a truly multicultural society and such attacks and racist hatred will bring about horror and we think that
is a serious risk. Speaking on the attack, Memet (inset) said that he and his organisation decided to call a rally to support the family and also condemn racism. “We do believe that such protests have a place in our community,” he said. “Only two years ago in Rathfarnham, a 64-year-
old black taxi driver from Ghana was attacked quite viciously and his front porch was burnt.” Memet said that this previous attack in the area was racially motivated and that the victim almost left Ireland as a result. “We did organise a rally in Rathfarnham village at the time and the man came out to it. He
initially didn’t want to be identified but community members came to offer him their support and he’s still here happily getting on with his life.” Memet said that the rally gave the man the “encouragement and empowerment” he needed to move on after the incident. “It led to him being able to take control back of his life.” A believer in the “power of community”, Memet says that “racism is a crime – beating someone up is a criminal activity but it is beyond the legality of it, there are social aspects of what a community can and should do in support”. Based on his views on community spirit, Memet said that the rally held last week for the Afghan family was very successful, with a number of TDs, councillors and representatives across all parties in attendance as well as people from all over Dublin turning up to show their support. “A woman in her late seventies travelled all the way from Dalkey, she said she couldn’t bear to stay at home knowing that it was happening. I think that’s a great sign that the community does care and wants to condemn this outright attack of racism.” Cllr Sorcha Nic Cormaic (SF) who was in attendance told the crowd that she was delighted to see the three young men out to “witness the solidarity and support within the community for them”. Memet spoke to the family at the rally. Brothers Naqeeb Ahmadzai (18) and Fazalrahman Ahmadzai (20), along with their nephew Abdul (13). “The best moment of the whole rally was when the victims themselves came out to thank the community.”
stepping up for st michael’s A DUNDRUM woman is ready to take on her 22nd mini marathon in aid of St Michael’s House. Nicole Redmond (39), who lives in Dundrum and works in Cabinteely, has attended Work Options, a service provided by St Michael’s
House since 1994. This year, Nicole will run her 22nd consecutive 10km mini-marathon to help raise funds for the charity. Nicole’s great efforts will be added to the VHI Women’s mini marathon, which takes place on Monday, June 6.
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flagging a mountain biker’s success RATHFARNHAM mountain-biker Greg Callaghan produced a stunning performance at the Emerald Enduro in the Wicklow mountains last weekend to claim first place in front of a huge crowd of onlookers. The
Emerald Enduro is the third round of the Enduro World Series – a quickly growing competition that started with two rounds in South America before heading to Europe and on to Canada. Each stage
features a mix of technical downhill riding and endurance racing, with the Wicklow mountains providing a suitably challenging course. See full report on Page 29. Picture: Duncan Philpott
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Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton pictured backstage ahead of the opening night of the musical Chicago. Picture: Brian McEvoy
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host of famous faces took to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre recently for the opening night of musical Chicago at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin. The leading stars in Chicago include Sam Bailey who is best known for winning the X-Factor in 2013, Hayley Tamaddon played Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street and Del Dingle in ITV’s Emmerdale and she also won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice in 2010, while John Partridge who played Christian Clarke in Eastenders, also recently caused a stir when he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother. The international award-winning musical Chicago is based on real life events back in the roaring 1920’s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Chicago will run until Saturday, May 21 with tickets priced from €25.00.
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Niamh Byrne and Mollie Garvan from St Angela’s College Cork presented their project Home Stead
Students Anbu Sandar, Colin McAndrew, Lauren Kilbride, Luke Peyton, Darragh Bolger and Kieran McLoughlin from Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road, who were named Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016 at Citywest Hotel, Dublin, for their project Largy College Clones students Anna Alandex and Maeve
Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography
Gibson fighting gender balance against society Joseph Reilly, Aimee Quigley and Fiona Deery presented their project We’re Through with Pink and Blue
Students Lauren Kilbride, Colin McAndrew, Darragh Bolger Orla Nolan and Lucy Nolan from St Mary’s Secondary
Students Niamh Daly, Roisin Fahy, Carrie O’Hara, Rachael Connelly and
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Emily Canney from Tuam presented their project No Bee No Me
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School in Wexford presented their project Prader Willi Serious Not Silly
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Students Diarmuid McCarthy, Kevin Mahony, Darragh Foran, Patrick Horan and Jack Curran from Kerry presented their project Planet Savers
tudents from Portmarnock Community School in Dublin have been named Young Social Innovators of the Year at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre in Dublin. They took the title for their project Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Over 6,500 students from across the country took part with some 454 youth-led, social innovation projects created. Now in its 15th year, the initiative is the biggest celebration of social innovation in Ireland and one of the largest youth events in the country. When choosing the overall title award the judging panel looked for a project that excelled in innovative thinking and social impact as well as recognising a team that has the passion and support to continue to further develop their social innovation.
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“It’s tough, it’s definitely a big challenge,” Daniella Moyles tells The Gazette on her daily 5am start. The Gazette sat down with model and radio presented Daniella Moyles to discuss an average day (of which there’s not many) in her life. Daniella says that switching to doing the morning show, Fully Loaded with Cormac and Daniella, which starts at 6:45am on weekdays was a “big lifestyle overhaul”. “I’m getting there now,” she said. “I get up around half five and I generally go through the same morning routine as anyone else.” Daniella said that since she found out that she has an intolerance to dairy and coffee is a no go, green tea has been a lifesaver for her early start. “I found out that I was intolerant to dairy and I was like ‘Oh my god now I won’t be able to drink coffee’ but then I realised that green tea was better because I don’t get that mid-afternoon slump and I have more energy.” If it’s not raining, the radio host will cycle to work. “I try not to drive because parking in town is so stressful and when I cycle I’m really fresh for the show.” For the show each morning, Daniella and her co-host Cormac will do their research
beforehand while she has a bowl of porridge for breakfast. “After the show, if it’s a plain ole day we stay afterwards and do some post production stuff but I usually have to leave straight away.” As a model, Daniella makes regular appearances at photocalls and various events. “I could be doing an ambassador role or a modelling job or filming small segments for TV, a DJ set or any number of other things – the days change all the time.” While her routine is never the same, she does like to keep some things consistent and tries to get to the gym at least twice a week. “I always get the gym in and try to make good food choices – I am always kind of tired though,” she laughs. “One day I think I’m just going to retire on a farm in Kerry and live off the land and be free from deadlines,” she jokes. “But at the moment my days are extremely hectic.” With her early starts, a good night’s sleep is crucial for Daniella. “When I first started drinking green tea I didn’t realise that it gives you energy, and I was having it at night and wondering why I couldn’t sleep so now I’ll substitute that with a chamomile tea to start to unwind around eight or nine to get ready to sleep.” Daniella is the new ambassador for Lipton’s Be More Tea campaign.
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Darkness into Light is a huge success PIETA House extended a warm thank-you to the committees and everyone involved in Darkness Into Light this year, from those who helped with the planning, promotion and event logistics to those who directed traffic, made tea for participants and handed out t-shirts. Organisers especially want to express their
sincere gratitude to each and every person who took part in all of the venues to support Pieta House, and who walked in solidarity for suicide prevention. An estimated 120,000 people turned out in nearly 120 venues in Ireland and around the world for the 5km walk, which started at 4.15am
in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, May 7. Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House said: “4.15am on May 7 was not only a demonstration of our commitment to tackling suicide, but it also shows the willingness and the ability of communities to help bring about change. “To all the commit-
tees, organisations, local businesses, clubs and of course to all the participants, we thank you.”
council organises over-55s open day DUBLIN City Council’s central area office is organising an over-55s open day in the Central Library, ILAC Centre, on Thursday, May 19. Running from 1pm to 5pm during this year’s Bealtaine Festival, the event is part of the council’s Age Friendly strategy. The focus is on the positive side of aging and on providing opportunities for older people to engage fully in their communities, whether through participating in activities, availing of services or through volunteering for charity work. A dozen organisations have come together to provide information on a range of activities and services suitable for older people. Enjoying everyone to take part, Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh said: “Dublin is an agefriendly city and I hope everyone attending gets some interesting ideas on how to continue to enjoy life to the full and also to benefit from the services available to older persons in the city.”
an Ode to Dublin at the abbey theatre TACKLING issues of isolation of old age, emigration, addiction, broken families and crumbling dreams, Town is Dead will take to the Abbey Theatre stage this summer. The newly commissioned play within music is part of the Waking the Nation season at the
Joan Freeman, founder, Darkness Into Light cheers on the crowd of participants waiting for the off at the Phoenix Park. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Abbey. From the makers of Alice in Funderland, Town is Dead is an ode to Dublin and an exploration of how Ireland treats its people. Running from June 2 to July 9, it looks at the future of the city through the eyes of one older citizen. Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “We commissioned this work especially for this season, in a year where our programming is both commemorating Ireland’s history, celebrating today and looking to the future. “I’m delighted to produce another piece of new Irish writing from this talented duo of Phillip McMahon and Raymond Scannell and to welcome this play within music to the Peacock stage.” Town is Dead “interrogates the shame and stigma attached to these subjects in Ireland and tackles the challenges of
new beginnings”. Tickets cost €13/€20 and are available on abbeytheatre.ie.
vikings needed for popular TV show Popular T V show Vikings, which is filmed in Wicklow, are holding open castings for extra this month. Bearded hopefuls can attend the open days on May 23 and 24 at The Complex 10-14, Little Mary Street, Dublin 7 (Between Capel Street
and Smithfield Markets). The show’s producers are looking for people aged 16 and over from all ethnic backgrounds. In terms of specific skills or appearances, they are looking for fishermen, carpenters, rowers, nurses and archers to name a few. Natural coloured hair and no visible tattoos are preferred. All men applying must be prepared to grow a beard and punk style haircuts are favourable.
Hirsutes you, sirs ... The popular TV show Vikings is currently looking for bearded extras
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RECYCLING company Repak has announced the launch of its second annual Pakman Awards and is calling on all businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals in Ireland
to submit their nominations. The award ceremony will take place on October 27 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. Nominations for the awards close at midnight, August 31. The Pakman Awards
are a national awards programme that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals. T h e aw a r d s we r e launched in 2015 by
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Better budgeting with new 3Money î Ž emma nolan
A quarter of Dublin consumers are impulse buyers, according to a survey of 1,000 Irish adults released by Three. The research also shows that almost half (49%) of people save some money each month, with a further 27% putting money aside less regularly. However, almost a quarter are still struggling, with 24% saying that they are not able to save money. As part of this research, Three have launched 3Money, a pre-paid debit card in partnership with MasterCard. Available exclusively to
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Three customers, 3Money can be used online, in ATMs and in-store via chip and pin, or contactless payment. As customers can only spend what is on the card, 3Money aims to eliminate the possibility of overspending.
Customers can manage their money and check their balance through 3Money.ie, or the new 3Money app. Sign up for 3Money by visiting www.three.ie/ money or by calling into your local Three store.
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The Meeting House’s dramatic interior impresses
WALKING into The Meeting House is unlike walking into any other restaurant in Dublin. Straight away, your eye is drawn to magnificent murals that adorn the walls, big bold
beautiful colour schemes, and a very firm retro style throughout. Located in the heart of Temple Bar, in Meeting House Square, The Meeting House opened a year
and a half ago and has been quietly growing ever since. The menu is a Burmese sharing menu, divided into four sections – dim sum, wok, seafood, and meat dishes, with a side orders section. Prices for each dish were very reasonable, with the dim sum dishes such as tuna tacos and mini Asian chicken burgers costing only €9.99 each. The larger dishes, such as the vegetarian coconut curry and the tofu “scallops”, cost just €10.99 each. Nothing on the menu cost over €11.99 per dish, and the side dishes cost €3.99 each. There was also an accompanying wine menu and a sepa-
rate cocktail menu, which I was delighted to see. I chose the prawn tempura, Burmese chicken htamin gyaw, and the pepper crusted fillet steak, while my boyfriend chose the warm duck salad, beef noodle soup, and the pork dumplings. All six dishes were beautifully presented and not disappointed. The prawn tempura in particular stood out as the best dish – they were quite simply the best prawns I
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have ever had in Dublin. The pepper crusted fillet steak was also beautifully cooked. Perfection, plain and simple. Without a doubt, all six dishes were cooked to a high standard and it was a restaurant that I would certainly recommend to friends and family. It was a great night out with a lively atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. Highly recommended.
PICKY was surprised to have overlooked The Meeting House (Meeting House Square, Dublin 2; tel 01 670 0330), as it turned out to be well worth the visit. Great staff and, more importantly, delicious dishes made a great impression – Picky will be back ...
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New twists on wedding venues If you’re on the prowl for an alternative wedding venue that is a hundred miles away from the type of wedding your grandparents had, then you will be pleased to know that Ireland has a huge range of unconventional wedding venues on offer. From castles, barns, theatres, sport’s stadiums and the Zoo, there is plenty of unique and eccentric wedding venues to suit all tastes. If your heart is set on a Dublin city wedding, but you’re looking for a large space to celebrate, then Smock Alley Thea-
tre might be the perfect venue for your big day. With exposed brick walls, ornate plasterwork ceiling, and stained glass windows, this venue is certainly a sight to behold. Its oak benches and tables offer options for the en vogue, long dining experience and the large space is very versatile for a ceremony or reception. If you’re considering a very intimate wedding with just your nearest and dearest friends and family, then Fanningstown Castle certainly has a nice ring to it.
Located in the countryside of Limerick, close to Shannon airport, this 12th century grand castle has been converted into an atmospheric private house perfect for a small group on an escape to Ireland. Another great alternative venue is at Mount Druid in Westmeath. The building and its surroundings are made up from a converted barn, an unconsecrated tin chapel, 20 traditional Mongolian yurts, three shepherd’s huts, a charmingly cosy gate lodge, a three-bed school master’s house, an 1820s
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A tranquil countryside feel in the heart of the city Castleknock Hotel & Country Club is an award-winning, modern 4-Star hotel set in lush grounds with an onsite golf course, located beside the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Specialising in golf breaks, weekend weddings and relaxed family and leisure visits, the hotel is just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport with easy access on the M50, but feels like a world away from the bustle of the city with its tranquil countryside setting. Just outside Castleknock village, the stylish but informal hotel and country club is a spacious, modern hotel which, with its expansive views over the golf course and surrounding countryside, makes a delightfully pleasant
All bedrooms have been designed with your comfort in mind
base for both business and leisure guests. With an 18-hole golf course, a deluxe day spa, a well-equipped leisure centre, award-winning restaurants and welcoming bars, innovative meeting and events space, substantial sports screens, outdoor bbq and children’s playground, it’s everything that could
be required from a great resort hotel, all under one roof. Castleknock Hotel & Country Club has 138 guest bedrooms, most of which were recently refurbished in 2015. Some of our upgraded rooms offer amenities such as SMART TV’s, Nespresso machines, premium sports channels
and high speed WiFi. Bedrooms are spacious and bright, comfortably furnished, and many with charming views over the manicured greens and careful planting of the undulating 18-hole parkland course at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club, one of the closest golf hotels to Dublin city.
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Make it a perfect day with the Bracken Court ian begley
THE Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan is a well-established 4-star luxury hotel, exceptional in design and character From the moment you step on to the red carpet, you will experience the true dedication of a friendly and professional team with a single focus in mind – the success of the most memorable day in your life. The bespoke wedding venue has a variety of large and small spaces within the Bracken Court to host everything from the most intimate wedding celebrations to the most lavish occasions. Guests can enjoy the luxurious accommodation, a beautiful open-air terrace, the elegant formal banqueting rooms, the Bracken Grill dining room, and the intimate Jack Doyle’s bar. In addition, the commitment to only one wedding a day ensures
the bridal party and their guests have all the space and personal attention needed to make the day as special as it should be. Wedding packages at the Bracken Court Hotel start from just €39.95 per person, with a premium all-inclusive package priced at €79.95 per guest.
Memorable From the elegant red carpet and champagne on arrival, to a sumptuous champagne breakfast for the bride and groom the following morning in their bridal suite, the Bracken Court in Balbriggan has a single focus on creating memorable weddings. Beautiful touches include personalised menus, elegant stemmed candelabras, and chair covers and coordinating bows in the wedding suite that complement the wedding colour scheme. The hotel’s dedicated wed-
ding co-ordinators will ensure everything – from the style of the wedding suite, to the meal, fresh flowers, and entertainment – is tailored to the bridal party’s exact requirements. A late bar is organised for the reception after-party, as well as various catering options for evening guests. Wedding guests can take advantage of special guest rates, and personalised booking forms can be mailed out with wedding invitations. The Bracken Court Hotel are having a summer wedding showcase on Wednesday, June 8 from, 6 to 9pm. Enjoy prosecco and canapes as you experience all the Bracken Court Hotel has to offer you on your special day. The Bracken Court Hotel can be contacted at 01 841 3333, with weddings and other special occasion detail available at www. brackencourt.ie.
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Galloping ahead to Dublin Horse Show Ian Begley Attention all equestrian enthusiasts and day-trippers! Call up the milliners, grab the jodhpurs and send in the stylists, for the Dublin Horse Show is fast approaching. However, diaries at the ready, the dates for the hotly anticipated 2016 event have changed. Now in its 143rd year, one of the most popular and enduring events in the global equestrian calendar is set to once again take Dublin’s RDS by storm from the revised date of Wednesday, July 20, running for a total of five, fun-filled days, to Sunday, July 24. This change of date from the traditional first week in August is to accommodate the many Olympic riders who will compete at the show, as well as in Rio just weeks later.
The credentials Testament to the collective love for a day out, the glamour and excitement of the horse show has been drawing an impressive crowd since its inception in 1868. Today,
the Dublin Horse Show is recognised throughout the world as one of the most esteemed, and social, equestrian events in the calendar - boasting over 1,500 superb horses - for which over 100,000 visitors will flock to the leafy suburb of Dublin’s Ballsbridge. The main draw of course is the sport of e l i t e s h ow- j u m p i n g itself, where some of the world’s finest riders go head to head (or, rather, horse to horse) for some of the most prestigious show jumping competitions on the international circuit - The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, the Landrover Puissance and the Longines Grand Prix. Bolstering the Dublin Horse Show’s stellar reputation and international pedigree, it is one of only eight horse shows that hold a leg of the Division 1 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.
Beyond the Show jumping Beyond the serious business of show-jumping, there’s plenty more to entice the younger members of the family
too. Attendees can also look forward to pony club competitions, some very young riders competing, showing classes from a range of horses and the elegance of the side saddle. While the more serious of equestrian fanatics may struggle to leave the showground’s perimeter, another world of wonder awaits inside the RDS halls. From shopping to fashion exhibitors, socialising to family entertainment, the best craft makers in Ireland, artisan food, tipples and music, this is an inclusive event for everyone. And that’s all before we get to the show’s other hugely significant draw, the glamorous Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day. Stalwart attendees are in for yet another unforgettable experience and one that, for many, defines the height of the Irish summer. While newcomers will find the Dublin Horse Show to be a hugely entertaining, rich and absorbing event, and one that will attract you time and time again for many years to come.
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What the country’s ‘Yes’ vote for Marriage Equality meant for many people
ONE year on from the momentous Marriage Equality referendum, Gazette reporter Ian Begley called in to Panti Bar in the city centre, where he asked patrons: “What did the referendum’s passing mean to you?” This is what they had to say ...
gavin connors
IT WAS like living in a country where you work hard and try to be a normal, decent person like everyone else, but at the same time you never felt like you were a part of this country. Then all of a sudden it was like, oh my God, you are a part of Ireland. Amazing!
Paul Ndasowa
pauline ndasowa
WHEN the Marriage Referendum passed, for me being a double minority – both black and gay – really made me at home. Now I’m accepted and have the same rights as everyone else.
I THINK it was a very good experience for me. I was so excited and happy for my brother and a lot of my friends who are gay because they can go out and have the same rights as everyone else.
sam dolan
brian O’connell
MYSELF and my partner are 20 years together this week, and we just couldn’t believe what happened when the referendum passed. It was a combination of huge pride in the Irish people for getting past a traditionalism that needed to be changed, and for getting out and voting, which was just amazing.
FOR me, it was an acceptance by your own people as to who we are. Being gay wasn’t necessary spoken about beforehand, but I think the best thing to come out of the Marriage Referendum was that it forced people to make it a general discussion on equal rights. Overall, it was a general feeling of inclusion for gay people, myself included.
elaine carroll
aaron leesley
I GUESS the whole referendum was kind of degrading – having to vote on giving people the right to marry someone they love. It felt really good to finally have the recognition, but at the same time you feel like you should have already been born with the right to marry.
I COME from London, where being gay is very accepted, but when I came to Ireland I didn’t realise that it [gay marriage] wasn’t legalised at the time. When it actually came to the passing of the Referendum, I felt very at home, safe and embraced.
Thousands of people crammed into the courtyard at Dublin Castle, eager to share the historic moment
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john o’donovan
I FIRST “came out” in 1995, and at the time Ireland was a lot different compared to 2015. My parents weren’t that accepting, and I never told any of my friends, but 20 years down the line it’s like a whole different world. I’m so happy for the young people today that can live a normal life like everyone else. I didn’t have that life when I was 20, but now that I’m 40 I have that life. It’s fantastic, and I’m so proud of us as a country for accepting our citizens.
LT O’brien
THE Marriage Referendum meant that we are equal citizens under the law. It meant that we are now treated fairly, and that we are part of this society like everybody else. It gives us respect, knowing that we can marry the people we love and have them recognised in our lives. We also have all the rights that comes with marriage, so in all it really was an ecstatic, fantastic day.
meriah nunn
COMING from a very small town in the US, we were always very liberal, but to see a younger population pass the Marriage Referendum by popular vote was so amazing to me. Just seeing the celebrations that took place across the country was also crucial at how much people wanted it. It felt really special to be a part of it of it all.
THE day of the Marriage Referendum result was one that will remain etched in my memory for the rest of my life. I woke that morning feeling emotional, happy, worried and proud that our little country had done its best to shape its future for the better. Standing at Dublin Castle with family, friends and the rest of the community was a truly historic moment. I could feel the passion in the air, and the support from the non-LGBT community was incredible. As the final tally was read out to the nation and the crowd erupted in cheers, I hugged my mum and dad and said: “Thank
you – thank you for being there for me and fighting for equality every step of the way by my side.” That day, Ireland told the world that it cared for, loved and valued every citizen as an equal, and that there is no space for discrimination in modern society. This was the day Ireland became a country leading the way in global equality – a fact I am deeply proud of.
PASSING the Marriage Referendum had more meaning than just letting gays wear white dresses, tuxes and wedding bands – it was heterosexuals saying to LGBT people: “OK, you’re not underground weirdos – you can do stuff we can do; you deserve Constitutional rights and protections, too”. We became equals. It was no longer a “them and us” society. Since the moment passed, I’ve noticed more and more gays walking around, holding hands, no longer embarrassed to showcase their love. This isn’t a case where loads of gays have moved to Dublin or anything – it’s that gay love is no longer a lower-tier love;
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it’s not something to be ashamed of. I hadn’t a clue about civil rights and politics before, but then I started to care and take interest in other bits and bobs that have an effect on my life. A brilliant by-product of the Referendum is that we now have a massive amount of politicallyengaged young people. Personally, I know I’m ready to keep positive change happening.
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FastSport Dingley breaks top ten twice at Europeans: NAC Swim Club’s diving sensation Oliver Dingley secured a second top ten finish at the LEN European Championships in London after he finished eighth in the 3m springboard final. Dingley was sixth in the 1m Springboard event a couple of days earlier. An opening score of 65.10 points saw Dingley ninth after the first round but 69.70 points in round 2 and his highest scored dive of 74.80 in round 3 saw him move up the rankings into sitch place. A drop to 61.50 seemed costly in the penultimate round as the 23-year-old fell to eighth place, where he remained after his final dive of 71.40 points. Speaking afterwards, Dingley said: “I really enjoyed competing in the European final; my consistency was great and it was great to be battling it out with so many Olympic and world medallists.”
athletics: dubliners hit the high notes at leinster schools championships
Amy Rose storms the 3,000 sport@dublingazette.com
DUBLIN stars produced a host of excellent performances across the two days of the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Cham-
pionships in Morton Stadium. Some the stars of the cross country season were back on show with the minor and junior age categories the main competitors.
Louis O’Loughlin, Moyle Park, won the GloHealth All Ireland junior boys’ cross country title in March and he added to his growing reputation when he won the 800m with ease in
Christian Collins, Terenure College, competing in the senior boys long jump
Amy Rose Farrell, Mount Anville, left, and Abbie Taylor, St Gerards after the 3,000m race. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
2.05.24. Sarah Healy, Holy Child Killiney, the intermediate girls’ cross country champion, bided her time in the Under-16 mile before pushing on at the halfway stage to win classily in 5.18.17 from the Loreto Kilkenny pair of Ella Richardson and Annie McEvoy in third. At minor level, Michael Farrelly from St Fintan’s in Sutton won the 80m in 9.45 and the long jump with 5.70m. Roisin Tracey (St Gerard’s) didn’t hang around in the intermediate girls 1500m building an insurmountable lead to win in 4:45.67 from Deirbhile O’Reilly (Mount Sackville). Castleknock College’s Alex Clerkin, with a time
of 13.53, won the boys 100m hurdles in 13.53 Eimear Fitzpatrick, from Our Lady’s Terenure, continued to show her expertise over the barriers in the 1500m steeplechase with a winning time of 5.05.84 in another of the highlights of day one. Glorious sunshine greeted day two with another series of top class performances. The intermediate girls’ 3,000m didn’t disappoint with Amy Rose Farrell from Mount Anville, Abbie Taylor of St Gerard’s and Institute of Education’s Jodie McCann all going under the previous record of 10.15.26 set by Tara Jameson in 2008. McCann led the early laps with the trio pull-
ing away from the rest of the field before Farrell showed her class in the last two laps to win in 9.55.60. Taylor strode to second place in 10.04.91 with McCann third in 10.14.99 in a high quality race. Sophie Mur phy – another Mount Anville athlete – impressed in the senior girls’ 3,000m with a front-running 10.04.53. Lara O’Byrne of St Joseph’s Lucan posted a new record in the inter girls’ pole vault with 2.80m with Lauren O’Keeffe, Loreto Balbriggan, setting a new intermediate girls’ hammer record of 56.24m. Sarah Derham, Dominican Griffith Avenue, set a new senior pole vault record of 3.05m.
Shels break Waves resolve to claim League Cup title national league cup final Shelbourne UCD Waves sport@dublingazette.com
Shelbourne celebrate their Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup success
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SHELBOURNE Ladies won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time following a 3-2 victory over UCD Waves at Richmond Park on Sunday. The meeting of the two Dublin teams lived up to the expectations of it being a thrilling derby with four goals scored in the first half – two apiece for Noelle Murray and Aine O’Gorman – before
Leanne Kiernan netted the allimportant goal. Shels took the lead on 11 minutes when Murray controlled the ball, looked up and struck a shot that UCD goalkeeper Monica McGuirk couldn’t get to. It didn’t take long for Eileen Gleeson’s side to hit back though as O’Gorman – top scorer in the national league this season – headed in after connecting with a cross from Jetta Berrill. There wasn’t much between the teams in the opening exchanges and even when Murray got her second goal of the
game – through a neat finish inside the penalty area – it didn’t rattle UCD. In fact, UCD were quickly back on level terms as O’Gorman raced on to a through ball to coolly slot the ball past Shels stopper Amanda McQuillan. And it stayed at 2-2 going into the interval. After the break, Kiernan finally got a reward for her hard work when she broke the offside trap to meet Siobhan Killeen’s pass and convert a left-footed shot. That proved to be the winning strike.
Shels can still go on to become double champions should they conquer Wexford Youths WFC in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Play-Off on Sunday, May 22 at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere, the nominees for the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards have been unveiled ahead. In the Best XI, Peamount United, and UCD Waves, have three players – Karen Duggan, Claire O’Riordan and Aine O’Gorman – making it onto the team for a second successive year.
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Callaghan surfs way to Emerald Enduro
Rathfarnham man claims world class title once again as main rivals come a cropper in the Wicklow mountains, allowing him to speed his way to epic downill victory R AT H FA R N H A M ’ S Greg Callaghan sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he claimed the Emerald Enduro for the second successive year at Carrick, Co Wicklow in what looked an unforeseeable outcome at one stage. The Emerald Enduro is round three in the World Enduro Series, a mountain bike discipline that is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport, being a mix of technical downhill riding and endurance racing. Presented by Biking. ie, the event was almost a complete rerun of last year’s incredible race, with sunshine, huge crowds and Callaghan on the men’s side and Tracy Moseley on the women’s riding off with
the top honours. In a race that changed direction with each of the seven stages, Wicklow once more proved – in worldwide terms – that a little hill can create big dramas. The visiting Richie Rude and Martin Maes led the way in the early phases of the battle until everything changed on stage two. Both Rude and Maes suffered punctures – along with Josh Carlson, Nico Vouilloz, Anneke Beerten and Toni Ferreiro. The issue forced all of them out the points – except one man with Callaghan maintaining his speed and his bike’s stability to claim the laurels. In one of the most stunning comebacks
the series has ever seen, Rude was able to pull it back from 34th place after stage two to finish the race in third place but he could not overhaul Callaghan. Speaking after the race, Callaghan said: “It feels amazing. The crowd were just pushing me on and to be honest I felt like the result almost didn’t matter because just having that level of support and having so many people willing me on was kind of a win on its own. So I just focused on riding as well as I could – and it worked!” In general, Irish riders dominated the podiums across most categories this weekend. In the Under-21 women’s race, 17-year-old Leah Maunsell won
Greg Callaghan crowd surfs over the throngs in Glenealy last weekend as he wins the Emerald Enduro. Picture: Duncan Philpott
against older riders demonstrating her talent, skill and potential. Following her win Maunsell was delighted, saying “in stage one, my chain got jammed off the very start. I got off and ran all the way up for the next bit. “I didn’t take any
racing. At the event, domestic Irish riders competed with world champions and, throughout the weekend, there were events for the whole family, from a kid’s demo zone to music and food, along with live commentary throughout the race
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risks, just tried to get all my time back.” Callaghan’s cousin Killian – from Walkinstown – won the Under21 event and multiple Olympian Robin Seymour showed his versatility by dominating the men’s masters event. In the elite women’s event, Dubliner Michelle Muldoon finished in 12th place. This is the second year that Ireland has hosted a round in the World Enduro Series, a hugely exciting and spectator friendly disciplines in cycling. Enduro is a mountain bike event that sees riders tackle seven timed downhill sections over the course of the day, making it an exciting mix of technical downhill skills and endurance
itself. T h e 2 016 E n d u r o World Series started in South America with two rounds, Ireland is round three and the series goes to Italy before heading over to the US, Canada and then back to Europe. This style of racing is quite unique as we allow amateur racers from all over the world to enter and 400 riders will take the start. Irishman Paddy Behan, team manager with the Specialized team said: “This is a world class event, Niall Davis [from Sandyford] has done a brilliant job, this is probably the best event in the series”. The event is a Cycling Ireland registered event run by Biking.ie, headed by Niall Davis.
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Lightning strike down Warriors in Interpros LEINSTER Lighning made an impressive start to their defence of their inter-provincial T20 cricketing crown at Merrion Cricket Club on Friday, blowing away visitors North West Warriors with a spell of abrasive mid-innings bowling. The short-form win came after Lightning smartly salvaged a draw against the Warriors in the longer form at Clontarf earlier in the week. Early in their innings, Simmi Singh set about the North West attack, smashing fours in three consecutive balls as the home side balanced a pacey run chase with competent wicket retention. Singh made 31 from just 20 balls before he was caught on the boundary trying to slog McBrine, while Railway Union’s Kevin O’Brien gave a demonstration of his memorable hitting skills, clattering 42 from 24 balls before he too was snaffled having done some notable damage. O’Brien – who top scored for lightning - got out just in time for another national team player, George Dockrell, to launch two huge sixes in a final over that added an intimidating 24 to Lightning’s final score of 169 for 7. Warriors’ reply initially looked strong. Fourteen off the first over was followed by the loss of their star man David Rankin but the Warriors looked well placed for the first half of their run chase, reaching 73 in the tenth over before a flurry of wickets turned the tide in Leinster’s favour. Needing an attainable 71 off their last eight overs, the Warriors lost four wickets in quick succession to find themselves 120 for 7 and the match slipping away. The run rate rapidly grew from eight or nine an over to a tough-to-get 15 as the Lightning bowlers took control. An impressive 36, including three sixes from Warrior’s overseas man Marco Marais, was the highlight for the Derry-based side. Lightning saw their senior bowlers all get in on the action as they eventually bowled the visitors out in the final over, as the Warriors chased an allbut-impossible mark of 46 from the six balls. Eddie Richardson was the pick of the home side’s bowlers, finishing with 2-18, while O’Brien showed his all-round prowess in grabbing a brace of his own, with Dockrell and Kane doing the same.
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soccer: united come unstuck after epic penalty shoot-out
DLSP’s Walsh dives over for dramatic U-14 cup win DE LA Salle Palmerston edged out Clontarf 19-18 in the Bank of Ireland U14 School Youth Cup final last weekend in an enthralling game between two of the best club sides at this age group They produced a fantastic game in a sun drenched Donnybrook with Salmo eventually prevailing by a single point at the end of the tussle. DLSP got off to the dream start with a try in the opening five minutes but Clontarf wingers responded with interest and scored three unconverted tries to leave a half time score of DLSP 5 Clontarf 15. The Salmo pack driven by the impressive Culhane produced excellent ball for half backs Glennon and Lundy to dominate field position. The resilient Clontarf defence finally succumbed to DLSP pressure and captain Scott Barron crashed over for a converted try following a clever line out move. Back came Clontarf and a further score from a penalty left the sea siders with a precarious six point lead with just minutes on the clock. The desire commitment and handling of both teams were of the highest quality and at this high level, it’s the smallest of margins that makes the difference. The athletic McEvoy broke clear, stopped a meter short, DLSP pack secured position and Arron Walsh dives over under the posts. It was left to Sean Verdon to slot over the two points and secure a fantastic win in a superb contest. It continues an excellent recent spell for the Kirwan Park club. Last week, an over 35 selection won the Fox Cup for the first time in the club’s history, seeing off Coolmine, Old Wesley and Suttonians in an entertaining round robin competition that this year took place in Kilternan. The team was Captained by incoming club president Gordon Woulfe, coached by Michael Downey and Hugh McCann, managed by Bob Hallion and Sean O’Riordain. In the same week, Peter Tunney captained the club’s thirds to win the Madden Cup final when they beat a strong Stillorgan team 10-5 in the final in Malahide.
Knocklyon United’s Under-19s
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Sacred Heart Knocklyon United derek mckenna
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KNOCKLYON United just missed out on a cup double in the cruellest of fashions last Saturday as they lost out to Sacred Heart on penalty kicks after the sides could not be separated after 110 minutes of play. Just a week previous to Saturday’s Under19 Development Cup decider, the talented Knocklyon youngsters had claimed the LFL Dalton Cup with a two
goal victory over Tallaght City. On Saturday, they were denied a second piece of silverware by the slimmest of margins against another Tallaght-based side but can be proud of their achievements so far this season. They have one cup in the bag and they are still in contention for league title glory. On Saturday, in a fiercely contested first half at the famous Home Farm venue in Whitehall, there was nothing between the two sides. Sacred Hear t had
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stormed into the lead thanks to a great goal from Lee Yates. The youngster drove toward the Knocklyon goal, skipped past three challenges and passed the ball into the net. The Dalton Cup winners didn’t let their heads drop after going a goal down and were back in the game within minutes. The Darach Green and Dave Finn managed side were awarded a free kick 25 yards out and Cillian Green lined it up and coolly slotted it into the top left hand corner beyond the reach of the keeper.
While both sides had their chances to add to the score in the half, neither could find the net and they went into the break all square. In the second half, it was a war of attrition for both sides under the sun as they battled hard to find a winner. Chances, however, were at a premium and as the clock struck 90 the scores were still level. A further 20 minutes of extra time could not produce another goal from two evenly matched sides and the dreaded penalty kicks were required.
After some well taken strikes from both sides, ultimately the Tallaght based side prevailed by a score of 6-5 and they claimed the Under-19 Development Cup. For Knocklyon United Under-19s, the Development League title is still to be fought for. They currently sit in sixth position and have played eight games less than leaders Sacred Heart. For next term, the future is as yet unclear but the management have indicated a desire to compete in the proposed LFL Under-20 league next season.
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hurling: minors through to leinster final
Club Noticeboard naomh olaf THE long awaited Kube fundraiser took place on Saturday night in the Pavilion, Leopardstown. The fundraising is necessary
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importance of sport, fitness and community. Over 600 Naomh Olaf members and friends turned out to support the 36 contestants representing the teams in the club. Kathryn O’Connell, representing the U-12 boys, was the popular winner.
Foley to the fore as Dublin topple Cats
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NAOMH Olaf’s Eoin Foley played a key role for Dublin’s minor hurlers as they toppled provincial champions of the last two year’s Kilkenny in Saturday’s pulsating Electric Ireland Leinster MHC semi-final at Parnell Park. An injury-time goal in normal time from supersub Donal Burke earned Dublin extra-time during which they held the upper hand to progress to the Leinster final against Wexford. A John Donnelly point for the Cats in the 57th minute gave Kilkenny a three-point advantage, 0-15 to 0-12, but Johnny McGuirk’s men refused to give in and were rewarded with Burke’s clinically despatched injury-time goal to deservedly force the game into two periods of ten minutes. The opening exchanges were intense with scores hard to come by. Dublin’s physically strong defence
were holding Kilkenny at bay while at the other end it was Dublin who looked more like raising a green flag. However, Kilkenny settled and hit five consecutive points to move 0-7 to 0-2 clear. John Donnelly, Edmund Delaney and Chris Kavanagh accounted for the Kilkenny scores but Dublin showed good spirit to battle back with two Colin Currie frees closing the gap to four points by the break. Currie drove over a free from halfway on the restart before Kilkenny responded with a score from Adrian Mullen. Dublin again had a goal-scoring opportunity after Daire Gray’s point effort rebounded high off an upright but Mark O’Keefe’s effort was parried by Kilkenny keeper Dunphy. They did get within the minimum between the sides when sub Burke pointed, after a great fetch, and the lively Conor Ryan split the posts. But in typical fashion Kilkenny immediately responded through the
very impressive Donnelly. Going down the finishing straight Kilkenny moved three clear in the 57th minute with Donnelly’s point. Dublin needed a goal and Burke provided just that in the first minute of added time when he found the net through a packed square. In extra-time Dublin looked to have more in the tank. Points from Gray and Conor Ryan, following great pressure by Dublin to force the turnover, gave Dublin the lead. T he cr ucial score arrived in the eight minute of the first period of added time when Gray and Ronan Hayes com-
bined cleverly to set up Colin Currie who buried his shot low to the far corner of the net to propel Dublin into a 2-14 to 0-16 advantage. By half-time, Dublin turned over leading 2-15 to 0-17 and a Currie free stretched that advantage. A stylish Ciaran Dowling point maintained Dublin’s five-point lead heading into the final four minutes when Kilkenny struck for goal through sub Shane Maloney to set up a nail-biting finish. Adrian Mullen closed the gap with a free but Currie showed nerve to convert one himself as Dublin dethroned the provincial champions of the last two summers.
Olaf’s now through to the quarter-final. Our minor hurlers met Naomh Mearnog in sunny Portmarnock on Sunday morning. Sespite the warm conditions, t h ey c a m e aw a y w i t h a ve r y impressive win. Final score: Naomh Mearnog 1-8 Naomh Olaf 4-10.
Thanks to the fundraising com-
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o To m m y
mittee, the contestants, the team
Kearns, the overall winner of last
mentors, sponsors and everyone
Friday’s golf society outing to Glen
who worked so hard to make the
of yhe Downs.
night such a huge success in so many ways. Congratulations to Naomh Olaf’s
Next outing is the Captain’s Day with golf in Naas Golf Club followed by dinner in Olaf’s club house.
Eoin Foley and the Dublin minor
It will be a great day that is cer-
hurling team on their semi-final win
tain not to be missed on Saturdaym
over Kilkenny on Saturday after
June 25.
kilmacud crokes CONGRATULATIONS to the junior A
ing and subsequent years leading
footballers who beat Templeogue
to the foundation of the state at a
Synge Street on Sunday morning
special Centenary Commemoration
2-15 to 1-12 in the championship. Hard luck to the intermediate footballers who lost to St Pat’s Donabate, 1-8 to 0-14 in their championship game. Commiserations to the junior D footballers who lost to Naomh Olaf 2-6 to 2-12 on Friday night.
evening in the clubhouse on Thursday last week. Well done to all involved in putting this together. Full articles and photos can be found on the club web site. Kilmacud Crokes’ Molly Lamb has been announced as captain
Well done to the MHL1 team who
of Dublin U-21 team this year. She
had a great 4-11 to 3-13 victory over
has been a key player for Dublin in
St Vincent’s on Sunday. Hard luck to
recent years and in her own words
the MHL4 team who lost to Cuala.
is hugely honoured to captain the
Well done to our minor and U-16
Dublin U-21s this year.
players who took part in a healthy
Molly is delighted to have eight
club initiative Recipes for Success
Kilmacud Girls on the Dublin panel
this week in Oatlands college.
with her.
Club members recounted the
Reminder that the club AGM is on
impor tant par t pla yed by their
Thursday, May 26 in the function
ancestors in the 1916 Easter Ris-
room at 8.30pm
ballyboden st enda’s CONGRATULATIONS to the Dublin minor hurlers who overcame Kilkenny to reach the Leinster final. Well done to our Ballyboden St End a’s r e p r e s e n t at i ve s Co n o r O’Donoghue, Cillian Byrne, Aidan Mellett, Luke Corcoran and Shane Kennedy.
The five Ballyboden St Enda’s players on the panel
Superb win for the junior footballers on Friday night in the sec-
to meet the needs of the growtheir families who appreciate the
Naomh Olaf man Eoin Foley started in the half backs in Dublin win
extra time.
Our lads are hoping to claim the three in a row title. Don’t forget our annual golf classic in Edmondstown Golf Club on May 27. For more information, log on to www.bodengaa.ie. Our senior footballers will be
Best of luck to our U-16 football-
receiving their All-Ireland club win-
ers who take on Whitehall Colm-
ning medals in a victory celebration
cilles in the Division 1 championship
evening in Ballyboden St Enda’s on
final.
Saturday, June 11.
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WHEN Wayside Celtic were relegated from the LSL’s top division at the end of last season, it brought an end to a long and impressive 20-year chapter in the club’s history that had seen them claim five LSL Senior Division titles and three FAI Intermediate Cups. The team that dropped out of the top flight was one in transition after a number of older stalwarts retired and young blood was introduced by manager Peter Lennon. It was a baptism of fire for many of the young players who came into the team and they could have been forgiven for letting last year’s relega-
tion battle seep into this season’s consciousness as they looked to bounce back into Leinster’s top intermediate division. However, the Wayside Celtic young guns, backed up by a little experience, have performed admirably this season and have already ensured promotion (at least). Wayside currently sit top of the Senior 1 Division having played all their games. They have lost just once all season. In second place is the only side that can catch them Cherry Orchard. They are four points behind with two games to play. It’s going to the wire. Whatever happens over the next couple of weeks, Wayside manager Lennon is proud of
what his young team have achieved this term. Speaking to the Dundrum Gazette, Lennon believes that his young team are well ahead of schedule in their development. “Last year was the end of a cycle for us as older players moved on and we have to bring a lot of young players in. “We knew we were in for a tough year but it was best to give the young players that experience. “Now, this season we added a bit of experience with Ray Whelehan and John O’Neill coming in and we have to be happy with how the season has gone. “We are well ahead of schedule for a team in transition. There was a worry at the start of
a hangover from last season but, after an early blip, we went on a great run of wins said the experienced manager.” After securing at least promotion with 65 points, a total that would have won the title in the past two seasons and still could this term, Lennon is optimistic about their prospects for next term. “Next season the aim will be to consolidate but also to kick on. It would be nice to get a good run in one of the cups. “We can’t be naive though and we will need to build on what we have. We will be looking to add one or two new faces. “We are a local based team so the aim is always to get good local lads in.”