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Fears Rush station to stay shut ‘another six years’ SYLVIA POWNALL THERE is no timeframe in place for the reopening of Rush Garda Station amid fears it could take “another six years”.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has admitted that apart from estimating the cost of the works there has been no progress since the commitment given six months ago.

Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) accused local government representatives of burying their heads in the sand over the project, which is still at planning and

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A WIDE variety of projects from across Dublin 15 were exhibited at the recent Aldi Foroige Youth Citizenship Awards, representing a very diverse range of communityfocused projects that young people from all across the area are involved with.

Mia Carpenter and Layla Karpuz, of the Wednesday Cafe Committee, Phibblestown, were presented with a Certificate of Achievement by Bernie Meally, Foroige and Damien O’Donovan, An Garda Siochana. On behalf of their group and great project, the girls were praised for their initiative in doing something for their peers and the community – sentiments which were echoed by all the groups at the awards. See Gallery on Page 10.

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He told Dublin Gazette: “It’s clear that there is no real energy in the effort to reopen despite Rush being a major urban area with a growing population of over 10,000 people.

“The decision to reopen was trumpeted by our local representatives in government, but I haven’t heard much from them in terms of an update on when we can expect the station to be operational.

“For all we know we could be another six years waiting,” he said.

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LUSK: UNIT HAD TO BE DEMOLISHED BECAUSE OF €3M OF DAMAGE

Youths jailed for roles in ‘rampage’ at Oberstown THREE youths have been sentenced to five years in prison for their roles in an 11-hour “rampage” at Oberstown detention centre in Lusk.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that €3 million worth of damage was caused to a unit which later had to be demolished because it was rendered unsafe.

A further €500,000 worth of damage was caused to other units during the rioting which saw a roof set on fire and missiles thrown at staff, gardai and fire officers.

The teenagers escaped from their bedrooms after threatening staff and

The entrance to the Oberstown facility

demanding keys. Initially three youths were let out of their rooms before two more escaped.

One staff member was injured when a door was pushed in on him, leaving him needing stitches to his face.

The court heard that at one stage one of the youths was heard saying:

“The rapist was in room one. Let’s burn the f***** out of his room.”

The teenagers climbed onto the roof of one building and proceeded to smash up roof tiles which they then used as weapons to fire at staff, gardai and later fire officers who arrived on the scene to put out a blaze they started.

Staff, officers in riot gear and garda negotiators all had to retreat from the situation because of the dangerous missiles being rained down on them by the accused.

Clayton Brennan (18), of Dunawley Grove, Clondalkin; Nathan Ginty (19), of Upper Carrowbeg, Westport, Mayo and Luke Cronin (18), of Mount Saint Josephs Close, Bakers Road, Gurranabraher, Cork pleaded guilty to arson, criminal damage and violent disorder on August 29, 2016.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named as he is still a juvenile, pleaded guilty to the same charge.

His case was adjourned to May 30.

Jack Walsh (19), of Woodlawn Park, Ballysimon Rd, Limerick is the only one of the five who was not charged with arson.

He pleaded guilty to violent disorder and two charges of criminal damage on the same date. His case was also adjourned to May 30.

Judge Martin Nolan said the teenagers had destroyed or had tried to destroy an institution.

He said they went on “a rampage” and caused significant damage. “It was a very frightening situation for everyone,” he said.

GRANTS

€2.3m set to support housing for seniors

FINGAL has been allocated €2.3million in funding for housing adaptation grants, representing an increase of 23% on last year.

The news was welcomed by Deputy Alan Farrell (FG), who said Fingal County Council would top up the fund by 20%, bringing the total to €2.9 million. The money will be used to adapt homes of older people and people with a disability.

Deputy Farrell (FG) said: “Supporting more vulnerable members of our local communities must always remain a priority and I believe these housing adaptation grants are vital in achieving that.”

Stealing a slide was child’s play for heartless thief RESIDENTS in Portmarnock have been left devastated after heartless thieves nicked a community slide used by kids.

The slide, which had been left on the green at Strand Mill estate, disappeared overnight – just weeks after vandals damaged a see-saw at a nearby green area.

One local resident said that they bought the slide for their own children but

left it out on the green for others to enjoy.

They said: “It’s such a shame, especially what happened with the see-saw.

You try to encourage your kids to get out and about when the weather is nice, and then this happens.

“I know it only sounds like a small thing, but it’s actually quite devastating for the kids. It sends them such a bad message about people.”

An unimpressed Anna (6) and Abbie (7) want the stolen slide brought back for all the kids to use again

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Exams time to see Irish Water close Swords road IRISH WATER is planning to close a stretch of the Forest Road in Swords for four weeks in the middle of exam time for students.

An application has been lodged with Fingal County Council for temporary closure on the L2025 from the entrance of Ballintrane Woods to the junction with Main Street from Monday, May 28 to Sunday, June 24.

The closure is to facilitate the replacement of water mains as part of a major upgrade. Diversions will be via Boroimhe Road and the Dublin Road.

Public speaking group toast another great meet DUBLIN 15 Toastmasters Public Speaking Club had another fun-packed, educational and entertaining club meeting on Wednesday, May 2 at St Mochta’s Parish Centre, Porterstown.

There was a full house and the speakers ranged from new members to more advanced members.

The big benefit to

members is that they progress at their own pace, with the help of other members, as opposed to classroom instruction.

The club meets at 7.45pm for an 8pm start.

For further information on the next meeting, contact Tony at 086 822 1274. Admission is free and everyone will be made very welcome.

PEOPLE: POPULAR TEEN PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT TEMPLE STREET

Shocked tributes paid to the late Michael Stokes  SYLVIA POWNALL

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TRIBUTES have been paid to teenager Michael Stokes who stole the hearts of the nation when he appeared on RTE’s Room to Improve.

The 15-year-old, known as ‘Kiddo’ to his pals, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

According to his death notice, Michael, who was wheelchair-bound, died “following a tragic accident” believed to be a fall.

He earned the title of favourite Room to Improve character for his sassy banter with architect Dermot Bannon – famously telling him to “go back to the drawing board”.

Dermot was tasked with redesigning teacher Ann Higgins and her husband Barry’s Malahide home to make it accessible for Michael during weekend

The late Michael Stokes; above: Michael sharing some quick-witted banter with architect Dermot Bannon on the RTE show, Room To Improve

visits.

After the sad news of his death broke, St Michael’s House said: “We are very sad to give Michael Stokes to the angels this weekend.

“He was a treasure to all who knew him. Sincere sympathies to his loving family from our board, staff and all his friends.”

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GARDAI investigating the death of a woman in Balbriggan have confirmed that they are not treating her death as suspicious.

The woman in her late 20s was found dead at a house in Tara Court in the town at about 8.30pm on Friday evening.

Following a post-mortem, gardai said that no foul play is suspected and that the woman’s death is being treated as a personal tragedy.

Naked pedestrian strikes a bum note with gardai saw him wandering with his trousers under his arm and at one point apparently urinating on grass outside Laurel Lodge Shopping Centre.

He was arrested and taken to Blanchardstown Garda Station at about 2.30pm on Saturday.

waited to take to the stage to sing or take part in a comedy sketch.”

Michael recently moved in permanently with Ann and Barry, and sharing the details on The Late Late Show he said of his specially adapted home: “I love everything; everything’s at my level.”

The teen, who is fondly remembered as “tiny but tough”, was laid to rest in Dardistown Cemetery yesterday after funeral mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Seabury, Malahide.

Cllr Joe Newman rubbishes state of a bottle bank swamped in waste

Woman’s death was ‘not suspicious’, say gardai

A MAN was arrested on Saturday after he was seen walking around naked outside a Castleknock shopping centre.

The man, who is in his 20s, is due to appear in court later this month charged with public order offences.

Witnesses said they

ing Arts said: “Yesterday, we learned the very sad news that our student Michael Stokes had passed away after a tragic accident.

“Michael was a student in our Swords class and prior to that in Artane, so was known and loved by every student, teacher and everyone else who came in

contact with him.

“One of the most remarkable things about Michael was his positive attitude to life. He was a ray of sunshine, had a wicked sense of humour and a constant smile on his face.”

Prior to his accident Michael was rehearsing for the group’s upcoming show, Glorious Entertainment, at the Helix theatre later this month.

A spokesperson said: “It will never be the same again backstage without his witty remarks as he

Above and right: a huge amount of rubbish and litter just dumped at the bottle bank at River Valley, Swords

THIS is the sight that greeted civic-minded residents bringing recyclables to the bottle bank in River Valley, Swords after the bank holiday weekend.

The sorry mess prompted Cllr Joe Newman (Ind) to call for urgent action, including a bottle collection service by waste management companies.

Cllr Newman told Dublin Gazette: “The state of that bottle bank on Monday was a disgrace. The council need to sort this out urgently.

“This bottle bank in River Valley has to go. I will be calling on the council to remove it and will be putting a motion forward that waste management companies be directed to collect bottles while they are collecting bins.

“I also believe off-licences and supermarkets which sell beer and wine should provide bring-back facilities for their customers.

“Another initiative would be to put a refundable charge on glass bottles and recyclable plastic bottles,” said Cllr Newman.

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Warning that road stretch by primary school is ‘accident waiting to happen’ A STRETCH of road outside a primary school in Skerries has been described as an “accident waiting to happen”.

Green Party representative for Fingal Joe O’Brien has asked Fingal County Council to carry out a safety assessment outside Skerries ETNS. The stretch will soon become part of the R127, the main road connecting Green Party representative for the towns of Sker- Fingal Joe O’Brien at the site ries and Balbriggan, but no road safety assessment has been conducted.

Mr O’Brien told Dublin Gazette: “I have been urging the council to conduct a proper safety assessment outside the school gates which opens directly onto a busy road.

“This road will be getting significantly busier soon.

The response to date from Fingal though has been somewhat disappointing.”

Mr O’Brien called for a guardrail to be installed before the new road opens rather than after the risk level increases. He warned: “The children are accustomed to a particular level of traffic and this will change and increase very suddenly when the road opens to connect with Balbriggan.

“All measures should be taken to reduce risks, including the introduction of a school traffic warden.”

WORKS: ACTION AT DONABATE, PORTRANE

FASTNews

honour Rory’s life Fed-up locals to Help by supporting annual 5K protest as their peninsula still ‘under siege’ Extra funding to support PARTICIPANTS are being encouraged to sign up for the annual Castleknock 5K which takes place on Saturday, June 16. The fundraiser was set up in memory of local man Rory Doherty, who died after a tragic work accident at just 33 years of age. Five lives were saved as a result of his organs being donated.

This is the fifth year of the run/walk and, to date, €75,000 has been raised. Organisers hope to pass the €100k mark this year with the money going to Cystic Fibrosis Dublin West. To sign up, see https://register. primoevents.com/ps/event/Castleknock5k.

SYLVIA POWNALL

FED-UP residents in Donabate and Portrane are planning a peaceful demonstration this Friday in protest at the health and safety risk posed by construction traffic.

Hundreds will line out for the walk, which starts at 10am, to highlight the need for steps to be taken to safeguard children travelling to and from school.

Corina Johnston, secretary of Supporting Proper Development Donabate (SPDD) told Dublin Gazette: “In 2007 a health and safety assessment was undertaken and a number of recommendations were made.

“Sadly, despite the efforts of Donabate Portrane Community Council and the schools, none of the recommendations

were implemented.

“Due to the heightened activity of HGVs, the safety risk to our children travelling to and from school has escalated.”

The community council, SPDD and residents’ associations are expected to unite in protest at the volume of construction traffic which has the peninsula “under siege”.

Meanwhile, the continued closure of the public right of way leading to the community centre in Donabate has been described as unacceptable by SPDD. The pathway was used extensively by children going and coming from the three primary schools and the community college but has been closed for six months. The right of way at Ballisk Common leads from the Somerton estate on the Portrane Road to the community centre.

SPDD said it recognises the need for new housing in Donabate, but is concerned about what it describes

as chronic infrastructural deficits in the area.

A spokesperson for SPDD said the pathway crosses the Paddocks site which has planning permission for housing. The right of way was closed, with no prior notice to the community, to allow preparatory work to be carried out on the site.

It is a condition of the planning permission for the development that the right of way be retained, but the developer has been allowed to close it off while carrying out work on the site.

However, no work has been carried out on the site in the past weeks while the developer appeals an aspect of his planning permission to An Bord Pleanala.

The Planning Enforcement Section of Fingal County Council confirmed there has been contact with the developer, who said he expects the footpath to be ready “in May or June”.

Balbriggan cancer help BALBRIGGAN Cancer Support Centre has been given extra funding to provide counselling for women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.

The emergency funding from the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) will cover an additional 500 counselling sessions in 25 centres nationwide so that women can get advice in their own community.

Donal Buggy, head of Services and Advocacy at the ICS, said: “Over the

past few days we have received a huge number of queries from women who are very concerned by the revelations about CervicalCheck.

“Understandably, many women are deeply affected and need support, reassurance and practical help.”

ICC nurses will also be assisting in calling back women who have contacted the CervicalCheck helpline this week and are waiting for a response.

Council seeks funding to carry out harbours study FINGAL County Council has applied for funding to carry out a study of its harbours and is considering installing a floating pontoon at Skerries Harbour.

The proposal, first mooted by Skerries Tourism, was raised by Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG) who suggested it could service leisure craft and tourist vessels as well as smaller fishing boats.

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BALBRIGGAN: LATE TEEN’S MUM FIGHTS FOR JUSTICE

Loss of letter to gardai ‘the final insult’ for Darren “

SYLVIA POWNALL

THE mother of a teen who took his own life as a result of cyberbullying, has reiterated her call for a change in the law to protect others from the same fate.

Darren Hughes Gibson (17) was found dead at an industrial estate in Stephenstown, Balbriggan in August 2012 after being reported missing the night before.

Last Saturday, his mother, Elaine, called for support for an online petition to An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar which is now just a few signatures short of its 10,000 target.

She said: “We need to protect our children. No one should have to suffer the unbearable pain, loss and absolute life-changing devastation we go through every day.”

And heartbroken Elaine hit out after the latest hearing into her son’s inquest held last week heard that a letter to gar-

Darren Hughes Gibson (17), who took his own life in 2012 after cyberbullying

dai calling for a review of the case had been lost.

Blasting it as “the final insult”, she said: “I think Darren is turning in his grave. The gardai told me to send a letter requesting a review of the DPP’s decision not to bring charges.

“I sent the letter and have been waiting for updates. Now, nearly four months on, the gardai say they can’t even confirm if the letter was received.

It’s beyond belief.”

Darren was bullied online in the weeks before his death over the colour of his skin and because he wore a hearing aid. Inves-

Darren’s mum, Elaine, called for support for an online petition to An Taoiseach which is just a few signatures short of its 10,000 target

tigating gardai examined more than 5,500 pages of social media messages.

But after hearing in January that the DPP had decided not to prosecute, his family suffered another setback last week when it emerged there was no trace of Elaine’s letter requesting a review of that decision.

Garda Derek D’Alton told the latest in a series of inquest hearings into Darren’s death at Dublin’s Coroner’s Court he was not aware if the letter was received.

He said Superintendent Noel Carolan was

not available to attend the inquest, adding that the 28-day period during which a DPP’s decision can be appealed had passed.

Coroner Dr Crona Gallagher asked gardai to clarify the status of the letter posted by Elaine and said she had no choice but to again adjourn the inquest – almost six years on from Darren’s death.

“I’m disgusted,” said Elaine, calling for support for the change.org petition “before what happened to my gorgeous son happens to any more children”.

All this gardening work is Bloom-ing hard, but it’ll all be worth it for Fingal at the end THE construction of Fingal’s Bloom in The Park 2018 garden began last week ahead of the upcoming event at the Phoenix Park at the end of the month.

The Greener Way for Fingal is the result of a partnership between the council, the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) and the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB).

The council’s assistant parks

superintendent, Mark Finnegan, said the garden “aims to illustrate how our parks and open spaces can be developed to improve sustainability as well as being used for

leisure by communities”.

The entry was designed by landscaper Jane Corkery while the planting was carried out by ITB students of horticulture.

Participants of the local training initiative at Bremore Castle in Balbriggan, managed by the DDLETB, have constructed all the hard landscape features including the gabion walls, stepping stones, swale and walkway using skills they have acquired as part of their course.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Support from the lads ... Derek Murphy, Fintan Crehan and Romano Zimbalatti

Lisa Crehan, Angela Brennan, Haleemat Inaolaji and Faithiat Inaolaji

Face-painting fun

with Sylwia Dorbzanska and Lauren Smith. Pictures: Simon Peare

Emma Yin, Aya Pang and Lisa Crehan

Fiona and Olivia Carr-Benderski

Tyrrelstown celebrates a rich diversity A

S REPORTED in last week’s Dublin Gazette, the spirit of community was to the fore at Tyrrelstown Women’s Social Club’s recent fair, which saw people from all across the area come together to support the women, helping to strengthen the growing bonds of friendship that tie people from all corners of the world together there.

Held as much to help encourage new friendships and links as to celebrate existing ones, the fair was a wonderful way to highlight how women from all across Tyrrelstown and beyond have reached out to one another, gaining an appreciation of other cultures as well as enthusiastically embracing the diversity increasingly found across the area.

Attracting men, women and children of all ages to the Educate Together NS venue, everyone also tucked into some delicious fare, with plenty of entertainment adding to the upbeat vibe.

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SKERRIES

Together, cheer on Ryan as he sings for Ireland on Saturday

THERE was joy and drama in equal amounts at the Altice Arena in Lisbon on Tuesday night, when Skerries man Ryan O’Shaughnessy scooped the 10th and final qualifying place for Ireland for the Eurovision Song Contest Final on Saturday.

Ryan (25) performed the song, Together, co-written

by Mark Caplice and Laura Elizabeth Hughes, getting a rousing reception from the excited crowd.

There were 19 acts performing in the first semifinal, with only 10 guaranteed to make the final.

As the results came through, Ryan and the nation held their collective breath, as after nine acts were chosen, there was still no sign of Ireland.

Then, the presenters bellowed out “Ireland” as the final act to qualify for Saturday’s extravaganza, and the relief was palpable. Ryan’s result marks the first time Ireland has qualified for the final since 2013.

Among the other successful acts was Israel, who are hot favourites to win the Eurovision outright.

The entire nation will be glued to the telly on Saturday to see if Ryan can go one further and win the contest for Ireland. Good luck, Ryan!

SWORDS: MAN MAKES WORLD HISTORY WITH A UNIQUE JOB TITLE

Keith’s the only person to translate emojis?

SYLVIA POWNALL

SWO R D S m a n Keith Broni is making history as the first person ever given the task of interpreting and translating emojis for a living.

As the only one in the world to hold the job title of Emoji Translator, his consultancy role is to help companies safely utilise what has now become a global phenomenon.

Keith works for Londonbased Today Translations and – contrary to what you might think – he faced competition from almost 500 other applicants for the job.

He explained: “I did a thesis as part of my

Keith Broni’s focus on the use of emojis can have many useful applications

Masters degree on emoji behaviour and an analysis of them. When the job came up, I had to put my name in the hat.

“What I do is advise clients – that can be marketing departments, that can be PR agencies – about

how emojis are changing and the way we use them online.

“I tell them about the various usage trends, because there are a lot of subtleties. While people use them every day, they might not realise the dif-

ferent meanings they have in different countries, and of course they look different across different devices.”

A raised thumb might signal approval here in Ireland, but it’s a grave insult in the Middle East. In 2015, a man was jailed in France for sending a gun emoji to his ex-girlfriend as it was interpreted as a threat to kill.

Emojis have come a long way since their creator, Shigetaka Kurita, unveiled the alphabet’s first 200 characters back in 1999.

Today, there are 6,666.

An estimated ten billion emoji icons are sent every day via Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and other social media platforms, as

well as via text and email.

Keith explained: “I advise on the best icons to augment text or replace it if necessary, based around the audience, and I provide training to staff too so they can avoid pitfalls.

“It’s like slang. Emojis kind of emulate our hand gestures and our facial expressions, allowing us to convey emotion and sentiment in text.”

The most popular emoji “above and beyond” all others across all platforms continues to be the crying, laughing face, which has all but replaced LOL, LMAO and ROFL. Keith said: “I think it says something nice about the world, that people are willing to react positively.”

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REAP THE RESULTS OF RENOVATIONS

A little home upgrade goes a very long way WE celebrated Earth Day only a few weeks ago and attention was focused on being more energy efficient.

Most of us know the basics when it comes to saving energy in our homes, like insulating, using LED lighting, unplugging appliances when they aren’t being used, switching lights off when you leave a room and hanging your clothes to dry instead of using the dryer.

These are small things we can do that are good for the environment but can also save on your energy bills.

But the benefits don’t stop there. If you want to do even more for the environment and see even more savings on your bills.

Are there places in your home where you can feel a draft coming in when it’s

windy outside? Or leaks when it rains?

Making upgrades to your windows and doors can help keep the temperature inside more consistent which means that you’ll use less energy to heat your home.

And not only that, energy efficient windows with insulating glass help block UV rays, protecting your household items such as furniture, carpets, curtains and decor. Specialised weathertight seals on windows and doors can also prevent drafts and leaks.

So why not make some of those upgrades and renovations you’ve been wanting to make on your home. Good for the environment, and good for your pocket.

Blinds help to put your personal mark on a room

Set the tone of your room with some sublime blinds

THEY may not be the most visible thing in a room, but window blinds are a truly essential part of a room coming together.

Blinds are practical – they’re used primarily for privacy and to darken a room before bedtime, but they can also manage to set the tone of the room.

A statement blind in a

bold pattern, or an ‘industrial’ blind can be a stand out piece in a room that could be otherwise somewhat drab. They can easily accompany curtains to create a key feature of the room in a way that a couch or fireplace might not.

The more functional roller blind is one of the most popular; they’re

the least ‘busy’, can be adjusted to whatever height you choose, and come in a variety of fabric patterns to compliment elements of the room.

A bold patterned blind in a unique fabric could be a focus of a room, if it’s done right.

After all, the window is one of the biggest canvasses a room has to offer; why not play around with styling it to your taste, rather than focusing on function?

A more ‘industrial’ blind, made from aluminium or timber, can provide a functional yet vaguely modern aesthetic to the room.

The emphasis of this style of blind isn’t so much on the appearance of the room, but rather the materials. These kinds of blinds allow in the perfect amount of light and are easily adjustable to your own preference.

An aluminium blind could easily complement a room that’s heavy on plant-life and neutral tones, or a timber blind could easily warm up a family living room or kitchen, whilst remaining functional.

If a home renovation is on the cards, blinds are definitely one thing to consider to put your personal mark on a room.

Choosing the right front door for you

HOW often do you think of your front door? It’s deserves a bit of thought because it’s one of the first things people see. Here are tips to choose or upgrade the right front door.

Determine your budget It’s very easy for home improvement projects to go over budget, but your budget should reflect careful planning and decision making.

Materials The material your front door is made from will affect its performance, including durability, maintenance and appearance. Material choice will also determine the price of your door, so it’s important to keep that in mind.

Size Entry ways come in all shapes and sizes. To pick the right size door, you should include any sidelights, transoms or other decorative elements.

Style Choose a style for your front door that complements the design of your home and adds curb appeal. Your front door represents you or your family’s personality. If you are more traditional, you may opt for a classic wood panelled door. Or if you are more artistic, you may include decorative glass elements.

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CRISIS

Fears for a second property bubble P O L I T I C I A N S h ave expressed deep concern at the prospect of a second property bubble in Dublin.

This comes as it was announced that the average price for a home in some places in the capital have increased by as much as 82% since 2012.

A l a ck o f hou s i ng development or steady supply of new builds is blamed for the ‘hampering of the affordability’ of living in Dublin.

Rental prices have also increased by a further 12.5% across Dublin.

Councillor Paul McAuliffe (FF) said: “It’s crucial that we learn from the lessons of the past and at this point it is glaringly obvious that the approach must change.”

PERSONAL FINANCES: IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START MAKING SOME CHANGES

Getting more financial stability and flexibility MOST of us probably feel that we could have tighter control on our personal finances.

As each payday rolls around, we may have the best of intentions that this month will be the month when we finally grapple with our spending habits although it rarely works out that way.

But it’s never too late to start making some changes to your personal finance that will yield big rewards come the end of the year.

The first thing to do is set a budget.

Sit down and work down your income and outgoings. This will very quickly highlight areas that you’re overspend-

Having tighter control on personal finances will save you loads

ing in.

One of the most common ways we overspend is by paying money for things such as coffee or bottled water.

This can be €5 a day which adds up to €25 for

a working week. Allowing for four weeks holidays, that’s €1,200 a year which could be put towards a family holiday, home improvements or your rainy day fund.

We all know the health

benefits of not smoking but there are also financial benefits too.

The average price of a packet of cigarettes in Ireland is €12.

If you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, this amounts

to €84 per week and €4,368 per year.

Switching providers is also a great way of saving money.

Most of us tend to stick with the same providers but by doing so, we are missing out on significant potential savings.

Spending a couple of hours going through bills such as electricity, gas, mobile phone, broadband and insurance and comparing them with other providers can be revealing.

It’s best to do this during business hours so that you can speak to the various providers.

You may be able to secure a better deal with your current provider or

by switching to a different provider that offers a better package to suit your needs.

You could set up an account that you can lodge these savings in to each week.

This could be a second bank account, a savings account or a credit union account.

For every cup of coffee or impulse purchase at the cash register that you don’t buy each week, lodge that money into your new account.

These savings will soon add up and before you know it, you’ll have a substantial fund that will give you more financial stability and flexibility.

10 DUBLIN GAZETTE  FINGAL 10 May 2018

GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Celebrating Dublin 15’s Foroige kids

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OME 34 projects from across Dublin 15 were exhibited at the recent Aldi Foroige Youth Citizenship Awards, representing the startling range of community-focused projects that young people from all across the area are engaged with. Certificates of Achievement were presented to the groups, with the judges marvelling at the superb work that children and youths are doing for the community as a whole.

Whether supporting each other, reaching out to help other children, or working to support people of all ages, the groups’ collective projects left no doubt about the brilliant work being done in Blanch and far beyond by these superb young citizens.

Susan McLoughlin and Ailbe Coleman, Foroige with Aoife May, Project Generation, Hartstown

Declan O’Leary, Foroige and Rachel Nugent, Aldi Ireland with Adam Keely and Sadhbh Coffey-Duff, Tyrellstown REAL U

Siobhan McCormack and and Miriam Ryan, Foroige with Rachel Hickey and Becky Spillar, Phibblestown Leadership Group, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Eric O’Brien, Foroige and Delilah Shine, Aldi Ireland with Syndiche Nkodia and Mia Cass, Girl’s After School Programme, HCYP Dublin 15

Sarah Haslam and John Cahill, Foroige with Jack Kelly, Cara Bradley and Ellie Gavin, Seo E Foróige Club, Dublin 15

Delighted by a society’s music show

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Enjoying the show: Janet O’Donoghue, Marianne Lyons

Beth and Dean Kelly

and Catherine Fagan

INEMA fans of all ages were in for a treat at the the Martello Room, Portmarnock Leisure Centre recently thanks to Portmarnock Musical & Dramatic Society. Thanks to its superbly rehearsed Music From The Movies show, Mark O’Looney, Eoin Cannon, Roisin Sullivan and Naoise Stuart-Kelly, (all accompanied by Marian Mullen) sang a wide range of hits from the likes of from the likes of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Moulin Rouge, Titanic and, of course, The Sound of Music. It was yet another night of polished performance perfection from the Portmarnock society.

John and John – Cannon and Farrelly. Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Tristan and Natalie Bruen

One of the evening’s stars, Naoise Stuart-Kelly

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FESTIVAL: OPEN-AIR MUSIC SPECTACULAR TO RETURN

POLICING: TWO INJURED

Big names set for Rock the Yard ’18 Man charged MARK O’BRIEN

CHAMPIONED by everyone from Annie Mac to DJ Yoda, Kormac’s Big Band is set to Rock the Yard for the first time at this year’s Court Yard Leixlip Festival.

Kormac and his band will headline Friday night on the main stage with their floor-filling tunes.

Some of the biggest names on the Irish music scene are confirmed for this year’s Leixlip Festival open-air music spectacular, Rock the Yard, at the Court Yard Hotel.

Also new on the festival line-up for 2018, sensational folk rock duo Hudson Taylor will wow music fans as Saturday night’s main act; while festival favourites and Lucan locals, The Riptide Movement, are back again on Sunday night for one of their legendary live shows. The festival runs from Friday, June 1 until Monday, June 4.

Musical talent overflows in the support act line-up

Damian and Arya Scanlon enjoying last year©s f estival.

Picture: Aishling Conway

too, with Indie folk band Brave Giant, a four-piece from Longford, supporting The Riptide Movement, while the uniquely delicious vocal harmonies of all-girl trio, Wyvern Lingo, will herald the arrival of Hudson Taylor.

Sy n o ny m o u s w i t h dance culture ever since Maniac 2000 shot to #1, DJ

Mark McCabe is onstage on Friday night, with his stellar collection of edits and remixes and plenty of his own exciting new material, guaranteed to rock the yard.

The eagerly-awaited Leixlip music festival, this June Bank Holiday weekend, also sees the return of the massively popular

Alexandra came running to help support people living with painful ‘butterfly skin’ CLONSILLA runner Alexandra Birney braved one of Ireland’s toughest mountain races to help raise money for those battling a rare condition known as butterfly skin.

Alexandra (right) finished second in the tenth annual DEBRA Ireland Wicklow Mountains Challenge half marathon in support of those living with EB (apidermolysis bullosa) which has no known cure.

The painful condition causes the layers of the skin and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest touch, affecting one in 18,000 babies. Severe forms can be fatal in infancy or lead to dramatically reduced life expectancy.

The event attracts everyone from elite runners and triathletes in the half marathon to those who have never run an off-road race before.

For further information see www.debraireland.org or text BUTTERFLY to 50300 to donate €4 to Debra Ireland.

Monday night headliners, Smash Hits, and their powerful rip-roaring feelgood boogie.

Rock the Yard is four days and nights of top music, featuring over a dozen leading Irish bands and DJs. Laura Moriarty of the Court Yard Hotel said: “Massive names who play the likes of Electric Picnic, and who tour worldwide, are again lined up for Rock the Yard 2018.

“We’re out to thrill music fans, and cement our reputation as one of Ireland’s top local music festivals.”

Tickets are now on sale on the Court Yard website at www.courtyard.ie/ ticket-sales.html, with an unbeatable €30 weekend ticket deal on four great nights of live music for the price of three.

Individual day tickets are available in advance via the website too, for €10, and are sold at the gate each day, subject to availability.

over alleged hit-and-run

A 36-year-old man was last week refused bail after being charged over an alleged hit-and-run incident in Coolmine in which two men were seriously injured.

Paul Connolly (36), with an address at Cregg Court, Robertstown in Co Kildare, appeared before Judge Alan Mitchell at Dublin District Court.

He was charged with road traffic offences in relation to an incident last Tuesday morning on Coolmine Road near the railway crossing when a man in his 50s and a 19-yearold student were struck by a car. A female pedestrian also sustained minor injuries.

Mr Connolly was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm to Francis Dhala (19), and Michael Igoe (54), and failing to remain at the scene.

Mr Connolly had been detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station where he was charged with the offences at just after 3.30pm on Wednesday May 2.

Defence solicitor Eoin Lysaght applied for bail on behalf of his client when he was brought before the court. Garda Emma Gilmore objected.

Citing the seriousness of the case and strength of evidence, she said the offences can result in a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Mr Connolly was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court later this month.

CRIME

Calls for increase in garda resources in Fingal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

His party colleague, Senator Lorraine CliffordLee, who hosted a public meeting on crime in recent weeks, also called for more gardai in Fingal.

She pointed to figures showing the number of garda reserves has fallen by more than 50% to 569, despite a Government promise to double it to 2,000.

She said: “A revitalised garda reserve would have the capacity to free up other garda resources that should be redirected towards meeting more urgent demands.”

Deputy O’Brien, who also hosted a meeting on crime and policing, said Fingal was underresourced and had lost one in five of its gardai over the past five years.

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Reopening Rush Garda Station has been stalled, despite many promises

He added: “Donabate and Portane are just two of the areas that make up a substantial portion of the population but that remain without any garda resources.

“The Government has stalled on the reopening of Rush Garda Station, despite continued promises. In the meantime, Malahide Station operates on limited opening hours.

“It made no sense to close the station in the first instance but the delay in getting it back operational is even more damning.

“The fact that the area is without a full-time garda station is indefensible and it is leaving the people of Rush unprotected.”

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LOVE YOUR DUBLIN: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BEST HANG OUTS AND HISTORICAL GEMS

ROOFTOP @ MARKER HOTEL

ROCKIN’ COCKTAILS AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE COUNTY’S BEST OFF-TRACK COCKTAIL HOT-SPOTS

THERE are plenty of places across our fair city to enjoy a cocktail. Whether as a q u i c k work-break stress reliever or a night on the town, Dublin has it’s fair share of hot spots to enjoy a tipple or two.

Whether ambiance is your preference or a nostalgic kick, we’ve chosen some of our favourite spots in Dublin for a fruity tipple.

PERUKE & PERIWIG

THE PADDOCKS

LOCATION: Dawson Street BEST FEATURE: Thriller cocktail, set on fire at your table!

LOCATION: Littlepace Shopping Centre, Clonee, Co. Dublin BEST FEATURE: Frozen Daiquiri’s

LOCATION: 39 Camden Street Lwr, Dublin 2 BEST FEATURE: View of Camden Street

Peruke & Periwig has a warm, cosy and old feel to it on Dublin’s thriving Dawson Street.

Diners and drinkers can explore the lounge areas where you can try out their expertly mixed cocktails.

Menu highlights include Jam-In, Friends In Sloe Places or Smells Like Teen Spirits.

One particular cocktail not to be missed is, The Thriller. Plenty of ‘ooh and ahhs’ as it arrives to your table set on fire, and watch as every other table around you then orders the same!

Open seven nights a week.

Family pub and restaurant by day, cocktail and live music venue by night.

The Paddocks serve classic cocktails from Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Tequila Sun Rise to Sex on the Beach, but their Frozen Daiquiri’s are not to be missed.

They include Loop the Loop, Twisters, Super Split, Brunch, Fat Frog andStingers daiquiris. They take things one step further with other daiquiri’s including, Bulmers, Smirnoff Ice and Breezer.

Check out the stunning beer garden which was a finalist in 98fms Dublin’s Beer Garden of the Year Awards.

The Sitting Room is a cocktail bar with a mid-century feel.

Check out the view overlooking Camden Street by the bay window, and inside feast your eyes on retro furniture and a wide range of spirits and craft cocktail materials.

The space is formerly the “good room” of the family residing at 39 Camden Street .

The cocktail bar is walk-in only and subject to availability on the night.

The Sitting Room boasts a small, carefully thought out cocktail menu that changes regularly but also serves the usual classics too.

SITTING ROOM - DELAHUNT

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE NEWS AND EVENTS ACROSS THE CITY AND COUNTY

THE GIFT OF GAZ | RAMBLIN ROUND THE CITY

While I kept me powder dry everyone enjoyed one almighty hooley I HAD a quiet weekend, just pottering around the him. I’m sure anyone that did pass by would have house and out in the garden enjoying the sun. thought I was some mad auld fella, but sure someDavy had been on at me to head down the pub for times you have to think out loud, ye know? a few in the beer garden, but I wasn’t in the form “Dunno what you’d make of the state of this auld for his yammering. It does be too much to take on area today, Paddy,” I says. a warm day.

“You what wrote all those lovely words about I was glad of it because I meant I was fresh as a walking down here. daisy on the Monday and sure I decided to head into “I learned it in school but can only remember a town for a bit of a ramble. little bit now. Something about leafy-with-love I may have kept me powder dry for the weekend banks and the green waters of the canal pouring but by the looks of the canal, the rest of Dublin redemption on ye? had one almighty hooley. There were cans, bottles, “They were probably pouring Tuborg and loose boxes and all sorts strewn all over the place. tobacco on you yesterday, ye poor divil. It’s no way A few years ago I did a nixer at that to be treating a national treasbig music festival down in Portlaoise. ure.”

They were I can’t remember what it was called An auld swan glided past and probably pouring but that band were playing – somegave us a funny look.

Tuborg and loose thing about setting fire to arcades?

I’d have thought he’d have Anyway it was great craic having tobacco on you seen a fella chatting to a statue a laugh with all the young wans and yesterday, ye poor before but obviously not. young fellas, but they left the place in divil “Still but Paddy,” I says. an awful state.

“It’s not like there’s much The canal looked similar and I think point in them sitting in and the sunny morning made it look worse. saving their money to buy a Literally shining a light on our lack of house or anything like that. respect for such a beautiful part of the “Sure if they did that, they’d city. never get out again with the I walked on a little bit further and way the prices are, wha’?” sat down beside Paddy Kavanagh.

Pa d d y s a i d n o t h i n g, o f There was no one else around so course, but I could’ve sworn he I had a little bit of a chat with smiled.

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Colm Louder and Margherita Saltini at the opening night of Dublin Dance Festival to see English National Ballet in Akram Khan’s “Giselle” at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. For more shots of the glamorous guests at the event, see the gallery on P22-23.

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FEATURES RUN FOR LIFE WILL TAKE PLACE IN CLONDALKIN

Start running for the Gift of Life

Michelle Green, Sean O’Sullivan, and Martina Nolan. Picture: Liam Burke

SMILE - for the sake of the environment!

The Beirne and O’Hare families. Pictures: Conor McCabe

MARK O’BRIEN

‘IRELAND’S Fittest Family’ are encouraging the public to take part in the Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run.

The event will take place at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin on Saturday, May 19 The Beirne family, from Mohill, Co Leitrim, who won the hard-fought coveted title of Ireland’s Fittest Family in the RTE TV Series 2017, are eager to support the Fun Run, as it represents a cause close to their hearts, in aiming to raise awareness about the life saving importance of organ donation and transplantation.

The ‘Run for a Life’ family fun run is open to people of all ages and levels of fitness who can choose to walk, jog or run in the chip timed event, which offers prizes for winners in a choice of 2.5km, 5km and 10km distances.

The Beirne Family had no hesitation when asked by the Irish Kidney Association to support the fun run as a family friend and relative, Detta Holahan (58) has been undergoing eight-hour nightly dialysis

RACHEL D’ARCY

treatment for almost three years.

Jonathan Beirne said: “My family were delighted to be asked to support Run for a Life.

“When we were younger, our mother who is a public schools’ nurse in Leitrim, gave each of us organ donor cards.

“She has always tried to instil in us the importance of consideration towards others.

“As a teacher, I try to live by this advice and I also try to teach my pupils to be socially aware and about the importance of consideration and trying to help others in need.

“We have been aware of Detta’s kidney disease for some time now and we hope that she will benefit from a transplant soon.

“Organ Donation is a huge act of kindness and it’s a wonderful legacy that after untimely death other people’s lives can be saved and improved.”

Colin White, Race Manager and National Projects Manager of the Irish Kidney Association said: “The Beirne family are a shining example to all of us on the benefits that can be

achieved in keeping fit and active just like members of Transplant Team Ireland who will take part in Run for a Life and in the European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships in Sardinia this summer demonstrating what can be achieved by transplant recipients and dialysis patients.”

There are approximately 550 people in Ireland awaiting life-saving heart, lung, liver, kidney and pan-

creas transplants.

Thanks to the gift of organ donation almost 3500 transplanted people in Ireland are enjoying extended life.

The Run for a Life Entry fee is €20 adult, €10 child and €45 for a family of up to 2 adults and 4 children.

All finishers will receive a medal and entry fee also includes soup and sandwiches. For more information on the event visit www.runforalife.ie

Eabha and Ciara Devitt. Picture: Conor McCabe

An environmental initiative for businesses are calling for more companies to get involved with redistributing their by-products and old furnishings.

The SMILE resource exchange have just launched a new hotline, dedicated to re-homing old or used products from businesses with other companies who can utilise them, saving the product from going to landfill. “ We ’ve h a d co m p a n i e s w h o needed cardboard for packaging getting cardboard through from other businesses,” said Michelle G re e n , p ro j e c t m a n a ge r w i t h SMILE. “We also had a number of hotels in Dublin who were rebranding as a chain looking to re-home some old furnishings. Through the hotline and our database, the furniture will go to another hotel in Cavan, and a care home in Dublin, rather

than simply being thrown out,” she explained to Dublin Gazette.

T h e S M I L E p ro g ra m m e wa s established in 2010, and currently has over 1,500 members, with 454 synergies – what the company calls exchanges between companies – having taken place to date.

That’s around 35,000 tonnes of material directed away from landfill, and a combined cost saving of over €6.4m for businesses.

“With sustainability fast becoming more and more important to Irish consumers, businesses are quickly realising that a sustainable business model not only aids their marketing efforts, it has a positive effect on their bottom line too,” Michelle said.

Becoming a member of the SMILE Resource Exchange is free of charge, with businesses interested in signing up to the scheme e n c o u r a g e d to v i s i t s m i l e e xchange.ie, or to call them on 026 20520.

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FEATURES

Killiney principal embarks on human rights mission REBECCA RYAN

A RETIRED deputy principal from Killiney is in West Bank as part of a human rights programme.

Diarmuid O Brien (pictured), who worked in Ballyfermot College of Further Education, is spending three months as a human rights observer and monitor, as part of an international programme called the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).

According to their website, the EAPPI provides protection by presence, monitors human rights abuses, supports Israeli and Palestinian peace activists and advocates for an end to the occupation.

Diarmuid told Dublin Gazette that the programme began in 2002 after a plea by the church leaders in Jerusalem to have a non-violent international presence in the region.

He said: “The programme provides a proac-

tive presence to individuals and communities most at risk from the ongoing conflict.

“The work of the human rights observer and monitor may involve accompanying children to and from their school, walking alongside farmers as they make their way to their lands or monitoring and reporting incidents of human rights abuses at one of the many checkpoints dotted across the landscape of Palestine.”

Diarmuid told us he decided he wanted to help with the conflict in the region during a “Right to Education” visit he undertook in 2012 with a group of Irish academics.

He said: “The group visited educational institutions in the West Bank and supported the Palestinian right to education.

“I came back to Ireland after that visit in 2012 shocked and horrified at what I had witnessed; the inhumane treatment of Palestinians, the methods used to degrade them as

human beings and the obstacles that were put in their way to prevent their education.

“I promised myself that, if possible, I would return after I retired and contribute in some small way to being part of an international presence in the region.”

MONITOR He added that teams of human rights monitors, Ecumenical Accompaniers as they are called, are placed across different locations in the West Bank, to observe, monitors and report on human rights abuses and breaches of International Humanitarian law.

Incident reports are logged and provided to international organisations, and Diarmuid will be a member of one of those teams.

Advocacy training is also provided during the trip, and on his return, Diarmuid will host several talks and events to highlight what he witnessed during his stay.

Former principal Diarmuid O’Brien

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British legend set to turn the capital blue BRITISH Blues Legend Danny Bryant is coming to Dublin to play Whelan’s on Tuesday, June 12.

D a n ny B r y a n t re c e n t l y released his latest and most emotional studio album Revelation via Jazzhaus Records.

His fourth studio album to be produced by Richard Hammerton, following in the footsteps of 2015’s Blood Money and

2014’s Temperature Rising, the new albums is one of Danny’s most personal and emotional album of his career.

Last year Danny toured Europe with a specially selected nine-piece big band with the shows being recorded and released as a double live album in 2017.

Tickets available from www. whelanslive.com

Beatyard gets better Artists urged to apply for €20k Prize THE Beatyard have added three new acts to their Friday line up. The Wailers, The Family Stone and Jenny Greene have just been announced and join headliners The Jacksons, who will perform their greatest hits live for their first ever Irish show, Mr Scruff, The Reflex and Kelly-Anne Byrne. Tickets for Beatyard are on sale now from www. the-beatyard.com and www.eventbrite.ie with Adult Day Tickets priced €59, Adult three-day Weekend Tickets priced €150 and Kids from 2-12 just €5.

THE National Gallery of Ireland is calling on all artists living and working across Ireland, and Irish artists based abroad, to enter in its annual Zurich Portrait Prize.

The competition has a first prize totalling

€20,000.

The winner will receive a cash prize of €15,000, plus a commission worth €5,000, to create a work for inclusion in the National Portrait Collection.

There will also be

two awards of €1,500 for highly commended works.

Deadline for submissions is June 22, 2018.

For entry details see https://www.nationalgallery.ie/art-and-artists/ zurich-portrait-prize.

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SOME OF THE LATEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN DUBLIN

Tayto Park to hold clubs weekend with special discounts

TAYTO Park will host a special Clubs Weekend this weekend.

Clubs across the country can enjoy a special discounted entry and unlimited attractions for just €18 per person.

Whether it’s a swimming, arts and crafts, horse-riding or football club with a minimum of 30 group members, Tayto Park is encouraging club members from all four corners of the country to wear their club colours over the weekend and enjoy the ultimate club day out with their friends and peers.

Clubs must pre-book and have the option of including a Special Kid’s lunch for just €4.95 per child.

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OUR DOG OF THE WEEK IS MAGIC!

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers have teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Dumbledore is described by his carers as a lively, silly, bouncy and fun four year old German Shepard. He loves to play with toys, especially tennis balls and he is a big foodie who will do anything for tasty treats.

Dumbledore is an intelligent dog which will make a great student at dog training classes, as he enjoys interacting with everyone and learning new tricks and commands.

This handsome dog is very affectionate and likes jumping up on people to say hello and give kisses to everyone; therefore, he will need some impulse control

training to help him greet people in a more polite manner.

Dumbledore will make a perfect addition to an active family with an interest in positive reward-based dog training. This lively and bouncy dog could potentially live with children that are not afraid of big and active dogs. He also enjoys the company of other dogs.

If you could give him the home he deserves, then please contact Dogs Trust at 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50.

Map and directions can be found on their website www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook. com/dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust.

“IF YOU CAN’T STAND UP, STAND OUT” IAN O’CONNELL 2018

Brian Fenton champions Kerry teen

Yet another delighted reader wins

DUBLIN Gazette had what could only be described as a titani– well, an enormous response to our recent competition giving away a twonight stay in the 4-star Titanic Hotel Belfast, along with passes to two of NI’s top tourist attractions, Titanic Belfast and HMS Caroline.

Congratulations to the delighted winner – Ballinteer woman Susan Walsh (right) – and remember: keep reading, and keep winning with your Competition winner Susan Walsh Dublin Gazette!

A BRAVE Kerry teenager will be among the beneficiaries of one of the country’s biggest charity events and he has the full support of Dublin GAA star Brian Fenton.

Ian O’Connell (16), from Killarney, suffered serious neck and spinal injuries in a freak accident while cycling with friends in Killarney National Park, last August.

He is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Rehabilitation Centre, Dun Laoghaire.

At present, cyclists are being recruited countrywide to do the annual 175km Ring of Kerry Cycle for Ian, on July 7.

Money raised will be lodged to the Ian O’Connell Trust set up by the Spa GAA club, Kil-

larney, Brian Fenton’s father’s old club, of which Ian is a member. It will help meet his ongoing needs and the cost of any necessary adaptations to his home.

Brian said: “I cycled the Ring in 2014 and it’s such a special event and I wish everyone luck and I hope Ian gets the support he needs.”

Ian, a keen Gaelic footballer and soccer player, is currently using a wheelchair and is learning to write again.

Ian says in his latest Facebook post: “All through my rehab, I’ve put in the effort and the results are showing now; it goes to show that hard work really does pay off and you and only you can make the choice whether

Brian Fenton is pictured with Ian O’Connell

or not you want it.

“After all, recovery is not for people that need it; it’s for people who want it.

“This was a slow process, but obstacles are put in your way to see if what you want is really worth fighting for.”

And he’s determined to continue working just as hard when he gets home.

“I’m going to keep trying to get feeling and movement back in my limbs. It might happen and it might not happen,

but I can always say I tried my very best because God loves a trier,” Ian says.

“When I came to hospital, I said to myself, ‘Starting today, I need to forget what’s gone, appreciate what still remains and look forward to what’s coming next’. I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”

To register for Ian, s e e h t t p s : / /w w w . ringofkerrycycle.ie/ ian-oconnell-trust/

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GOINGOUTOUT

PICKWEEK OF THE

MAY 10 (THURSDAY)

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds @ 3Arena, €45 Sure, what we’re really after is an Oasis reunion, but in the meantime Noel Gallagher (above) and his band are slinging out some quality hits, with the odd sneaky classic lobbed alongside them.

MAY 10 (THURSDAY) Gary Barlow @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €46 Gary Barlow comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of a solo tour which will see him play intimate venues across the UK and Ireland, including some never played in before.

Finbar Furey @ Vicar Street, €36.50 NF @ The Academy, €19.90 BIMM Midnight Hour @ Whelan’s, free Baba @ Grand Social, €5

MAY 11 (FRIDAY) Gary Barlow @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €46 Ships @ Whelan’s, €12 Guinness (through their Hop House 13 brand) bring together a host of DJs and the outstanding Choice Music Prize winners Ships in Whelan’s Parlour Bar. Breathe - The Pink Floyd Experience @ Vicar Street, €30 M. Ward @ Whelan’s, €24 The Mouse Outfit @ The Button Factory, €17

MAY 12 (SATURDAY) Ben Folds @ Vicar Street, €36.50 Island @ Whelan’s, €13 I’m With Her @ Whelan’s, €20 Bootleg Blondie @ Tramline, €22 We Are Scientists + The Pale White @ The Academy, €19 Johnny Marr @ The Button Factory, €27 Skrapz @ Grand Social, €16.50

MAY 13 (SUNDAY) The Teskey Brothers @ The Academy 2, €12.50

MAY 15 (TUESDAY) The Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s, €7 Marmozets + Vulpynes @ The Academy Green Room, €17 Ye Vagabonds + The Murphy Beds @ Grand Social, €14

MAY 16 (WEDNESDAY) Sicilian Mood ft Shakalab @ Whelan’s, €11 Coilguns @ Grand Social

Six Great Festivals

You Can Still Hit Up This Summer SUMMER isn’t summer without spending at least one weekend in a field supping luke-warm beer and watching music, right?

BY the time the sun actually peaks in Ireland, however, many of your best festival options are already sold out. Electric Picnic broke new ground this year by selling out without announcing a single act.

The more well-known UK events are long gone, too: the more desperate festival goer might even be considering security, or pulling pints, to get through the gate.

Fear not, for there are plenty of places offering great beats and even better buzz on our shores, or just a short flight away.

Those at home have drawn in a huge array of international talent.

Those a short flight away might well make you your plane ticket back on cheaper tickets, food and beer, so are well worth a glance.

Here are our six best bets (you can still snap up tickets for) for 2018 summer shenanigans...

Knockanstockan (Blessington Lake, County Wick-

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low) This lakeside event a few kilometres from Blessington has a cult following, as one of those festivals it’s impossible to truly understand without going.

Think effortless hippie cool, great chances to uncover new bands, an incredible atmosphere and top late-night action.

If you’re willing to forget the big-name acts, you’ll probably have a better time here than almost anywhere else (tickets €150).

Featuring: Jinx Lennon, The Eskies, The Bonk, Elaine Mai and The Hot Sprockets.

Colours of Ostrava (Ostrava, Czech Republic) A hidden gem within a short drive of Katowice (Poland), the main draw of this four day July epic is the creaking steelworks it’s set in, the chance to sip wine

in a hard hat, really, really cheap beer and a surprisingly stellar line up that runs late into the night.

Visually stunning, with a strong dance showing and plenty of cultural appeal (€122).

Featuring: NERD, London Grammar, Josh Stone, George Ezra and Jessie J. Sea Sessions (Bundoran, County Donegal) A west coast, beach-loving event that combines Bundoran’s ever-growing reputation for surfing with lively evenings of tunes.

As well as the

cal, Walking On Cars, Le Galaxie, Everything Everything and Delorentos.

O p e n ’e r (G d y n i a , Poland) Considering the quality of its lineup, this is a ridiculously well-priced festival that takes place on an airfield just outside gorgeous Gdansk in Northern Poland.

The early July party is big on charity, sports, art, and heady late-night beats with live music continuing until almost morning.

For the price in the door, what’s on stage is truly world class (from €108)

Colours of Ostrava

music and at least one afternoon of surfing (do it), you’ll be checking out BMX and skate jams, daytime beach sports, and another stunner of a location. Chilled. (from €109).

Featuring: Dizzee Ras-

Fe a turing: Arctic Monkeys (pictured above), Gorillaz, David Byrne, Nick Cave, Massive Attack.

Indiependence (Mitchelstown, County Cork) Cork’s small-but-

lovely early August festival has just enough on site to keep you entertained, with an impressive depth of local talent on stage, and a handful of big-name international headliners tagged on the top end to round things off.

Watch out for the food buses, and expect to be lured into the tiny tents to uncover something new (€139).

Fe a t u r i n g : P r i m a l Scream, The Blizzards, Walking On Cars, Jake Bugg, Kate Nash.

Beatyard (Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin) A closer to home festival that unlike the others here doesn’t feature camping (which, let’s face it, might be a big plus for some of us).

They’ve brought in an impressively inventive line-up to play by the sea over the August bank holiday, and will also feature craft brews and water games. If the sun shines, this will be nothing short of epic (€150).

Featuring: The Jacksons, Kamasi Washington, Orbital, St Germain, Django Django.

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98FM’S BEST OF DUBLIN AWARDS

THE nominees have been announced for this year’s 98FM Best of Dublin Awards.

From Best Taxi Driver to Best Barber, the Best of Dublin awards celebrate all that’s great in our capital city.

Now in its fifth year, a whopping 25,000 nominations were received from Dubliners across the city looking to champion their favourite hidden gems, people and businesses.

Award categories cover all the best services Dublin has to offer, including local legends, favourite food and drink venues, best butcher and breakfast and even the best bus driver. Five deserving nominees were shortlisted in each of the 16 categories, and one from each will be crowned the Best of Dublin at an awards ceremony on May 31 in Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

Those shortlisted for 98FM’s Best of Dublin awards can also be in with a chance to win a whopping €10,000 worth of advertising with 98FM for the Best Campaign between now and the awards ceremony.

Keep an eye out for more coverage of the awards at dublingazette.com and vote for your favourites at www.98fm.com/bestofdublin.

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Best Taxi Driver

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BRENDAN FOX DICKIE WALSH PAUL CULLEN TOMMY LARKIN GERRY FALLON

Best Salon

Best Bus Driver

LIGHTWAVE SWORDS HESSIONS DRUMCONDRA MANE HAIR SWORDS POLISHED GLASNEVIN JC HAIR & MAKE UP, BUCKINGHAM ST, D1

MARTIN PEEL - ROUTE 41 ON DUBLIN BUS NIALL BYRNE - ROUTE 16 ON DUBLIN BUS CILLIAN MACBRADAIGH - DUBLIN BUS TOURS DEREK HOLLAND - ROUTE 120 ON DUBLIN BUS GERARD HARDIMAN - ROUTE 42 ON DUBLIN

Best Breakfast

Best Barber

Dublin Hero

THE HAZEL HOUSE, TIBRADDEN, RATHFARNHAM REEDS ON THE RIVER, LUCAN THE VANILLA POD EATERY, CARRICKMINES GREEN STRAW SWORDS THE WOODED SPOON BLACKROCK

HARTE'S BARBER GLASNEVIN GENTS & CO, CABRA OLD COUNTY BARBERS, CRUMLIN DK BARBERS CITYWEST RIDGEWAYS, NORTHSIDE SC

MICHAEL CARDIFF - ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE & PARAMEDIC MICHELLE CONROY - CRUMLIN A&E DES MULREANY - PARAMEDIC DAVE HORAN - FINGLAS FIRE STATION COLIN NUGENT - DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE

Best Takeaway

Best Butcher

Sports Person

KOBA PORTMARNOCK THE 9TH LOUGH TAKE AWAY CLONDALKIN ANGELO'S POPPINTREE, BALLYMUN SABA TO GO SILVIO'S TEMPLEOGUE

DOWLINGS RATHMINES JAMIE MURPHY SUPERVALU LUCAN LITTLE PACE BUTCHERS CLONEE THE BUTCHER'S KITCHEN TALLAGHT THE VILLAGE BUTCHER RANELAGH

DAVID O'CONNOR SHELBOURNE FC CON O'CALLAGHAN (CUALA & DUBLIN) HURLING LAUREN MAGEE REILLY DUBLIN LFGA LIAM HAND (MMA, CRUMLIN) CARADH O'DONOVAN (KICK BOXING)

Best Coffee

Best Gym

Best Sports Club

FONTE, PARLIAMENT ST THE GRIND HOWTH HAPPY OUT BULL ISLAND THE LIGHTHOUSE CHERRYWOOD KILLINEY HILL TEA ROOMS

PT360 BLANCHARDSTOWN BODYNAMICS, SANTRY BYRNE FIT NEWCASTLE FBT COOLOCK & SWORDS INSANITY FIT ZONE

CABRA BOXING CLUB CORDUFF FC. ST PATRICK'S ROWING CLUB, RINGSEND LOURDES CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB, CRUMLIN ST MARY'S GAA SAGGART

Best Restaurant

Best Bar

Best Dub

LITTLE VENICE SANTRY RUBYS SWORDS & POINT VILLAGE SCOTCH BONNET MALAHIDE POMODORINO SWORDS WISHBONE, MONTAGUE ST, D2

TWO SISTERS, TERENURE PEADER BROWN'S, CLANBRASIL ST THE CLONSILLA INN THE GRADUATE, KILLINEY KENNEDY'S THOMAS STREET

ANTHONY FLYNN (RIGHT) INNER CITY HELPING HOMELESS SARAH HANRAHAN - I COME UNDONE (BLOGGER) MICHAEL (MICK) DALY - CYSTIC FIBROSIS COLM FOGARTY, BRIDGES OF HOPE DERMOT RICHARDSON, TALLAGHT ADVENTURE WORLD

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PEOPLE Fundraising event for Age Action A FANTASTIC evening’s entertainment is guaranteed at the Big Bingo Night organised by ServiceSource as part of its work with Age Action, Ireland’s leading charity for older people.

Local businesses are providing spot prizes and there will be plenty of refreshments for the dozens of bingo fans expected to pack out ServiceSource’s Sandyford office where company staff will be dedicated to ensuring everyone has a great evening.

Padraic Flood, vice president of Customer Success at ServiceSource, said: “Unfortunately, Ireland’s older population often face disadvantages and discriminations that are difficult to overcome. The work Age Action does is critical to ensuring older people are able to continue leading fulfilling lives.

“We are so happy for the opportunity to work with this wonderful organisation and look forward to continuing to support their efforts.”

Caroline O’Connell, head of fundraising with Age Action, said: “We are so grateful to ServiceSource for their generous support. Without the help of companies like them we simply would not be able to provide services for tens of thousands of older people in Ireland every year.”

To reserve a place, contact Catherine at 087 167 7427 or email ccostello@servicesource.com before May 10.

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Altan Concert, an Irish welcome at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral gig TRADITIONAL music fans are invited to attend a special fundraising concert at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, where Irish folk band Altan will be performing on Saturday, May 19 at 7.30pm.

Proceeds from the concert will go towards a special ‘Irish Welcome’ dinner in the Cathedral to which 280 people living in Reception and Integration Accommodation Centres across the country will be invited.

The dinner will held on World Refugee Day on June 20 as part of the Refugee Food Festival, one of a series of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) initiatives taking place throughout the month.

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The concert will be based on the theme of ‘An Irish Welcome’ and is Altan’s first performance in Ireland in 2018, having recently returned from a successful tour of North America.

The dinner will be preceded by an Interfaith Prayer Service at the Famine Memorial Statues at Custom House Quay hosted by the Dublin City Interfaith Forum.

A procession will then move through the city to the Cathedral. The dinner will be produced by two UNHCR Michelin Star chefs.

Tickets are priced at €30 per person and can be purchased online on www.stpatrickscathedral.ie.

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

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Fionnuala Short

Blogger, businesswoman Suzanne Jackson with Emily Shak. Pictures: Brian McEvoy

Donal O’Gorman, Thomas Nolan and Francis O’Gorman

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Dripping Gold tan launch draws fashionistas to Fire

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ASHIONISTAS were out in force for the launch of Suzanne Jackson’s new tanning range, Dripping Gold. The launch at Fire restaurant, Dawson Street, certainly proved a hot ticket on the city’s social scene, attracting many well-known faces and influencers from the city’s social scene to the launch, all keen to get some

first-hand insight into Suzanne’s new product range.

Described as being available in a three-shade range – Lotion, Mousse and Professional – the spray tan range is also free of parabens and vegan friendly, having taken almost two years to develop.

Suzanne said: “Everyone knows I adore a sun-

kissed golden glow and I just knew I wanted to create my own formulation and shades.

“My followers asked for it and as always, I listened and have created a luxury tanning range with a shade to suit everyone.”

The Dripping Gold range is available to buy at www.sosubysj.com and selected pharmacies.

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Denise Coughlan, Resolute Pilates & Wellness and Aisling Kennedy, Spinal Injuries Ireland

Christopher O’Conner

Anna Teague, Lucan Yoga Studio and Bernie Woodhead

Stepping out for a dance festival

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HE opening night of Dublin Dance Festival drew fans to see the English National Ballet in Akram Khan’s Giselle at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Tara McGuinness had a carefully coordinated ensemble at the opening night of the dance festival, which runs to May 20. Picture: Brian McEvoy

Hands up if you care about doing your best to have good spinal health! Pictures: Alison O’Hanlon

Doing their bit for better spinal health P

EOPLE from across Dublin came along to the Got Your Back Ireland event at The Red Cow Hotel on May 5 in celebration of International Pilates Day. More than that, the fundraising event was also in support of Spinal Injuries Ireland, and Straight Ahead Ireland, with

Resolute Pilates & Wellness owner Denise Coughlan encouraging pilates instructors across the country to run a class on the day in support of the charities. The event was a great way to try some pilates, as well as focusing on good spinal health and the work of the two spinal support charities.

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Take advantage of fantastic breaks home and away HOME Escape to Eccles Hotel in west Cork with an overnight stay from just €64 for two people sharing a double or twin room or just €124 for a two-night break.

This offer includes accommodation and a delicious freshly prepared full Irish breakfast in the morning.

Explore the area around Glengarriff on the Wild Atlantic Way, take a trip to nearby Bantry, hop on a ferry to Garinish Island or explore the Beara peninsula.

There are lots of activities to enjoy including complimentary hotel bike hire, golf, sea kayaking or hop the ferry to Garinish Island to name a few.

Offers available for limited dates in May, see eccleshotel.com or call 027 63093.

Montreal is a hub for festivals with an eclectic range of arts, visual, digital, performance and interactive events

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Eccles Hotel in west Cork

AWAY Travel Republic (www.travelrepublic.ie or call 5360820) is offering the following deals for the months of May and June, based on two people sharing: Salou: Stay at the 4* Medplaya Hotel Piramide Salou from €424.

Price includes return flights from Dublin on June 7 and seven nights’ accommodation, B&B. Paphos: Stay at the 4* Crown Resorts Horizon Hotel from €526. Price includes return flights from Dublin on June 11 and seven nights’ accommodation, half board.

Lisbon: Stay at the 4* Holiday Inn Lisbon from €271. Price includes return flights from Dublin on May 20 and three nights’ accommodation, room only.

Barbados: Stay at the 3* Time Out Hotel from €1,084. Price includes return flights from Dublin on June 10 and seven nights’ accommodation, B&B.

Aerial view of Time Out Hotel pool

Getting to Canada just got a whole lot easier SYLVIA POWNALL

THANKS to a new direct service from Dublin to Montreal with Air Canada, from June 2018 a visit to this fascinating country just got a whole lot easier.

Canada offers something for everyone – its landscape is as vast and varied as its people who, by the way, are just as friendly as everyone says.

Montreal’s welcoming atmosphere and diverse culture earned it the title of North America’s leading host city for international events.

Its native and often multilingual Montrealers are quick to strike up a conversation in the hope of getting to know you better.

Not surprisingly, this innate sense of hospitality makes this city a natural hub for festivals which fill the city’s events calendar one after the other.

Chromatic runs from May 26 to June 2 with an eclectic range of arts – visual, digital, performance, interactive and lots more – at a host of events

including concerts, exhibitions, screenings, workshops and parties.

Festival TransAmeriques from May 23 to June 7 celebrates new works in contemporary dance and theatre showcasing both established and emerging artists.

The Montreal Fringe Festival (known as “the party Fringe” on the Fringe circuit) turns 28 this year with some 800 performances featuring over 500 artists in theatre, dance, music, comedy, magic and much more.

The action centres on more than 20 venues around the Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End and the nightly “thirteenth hour” variety show and dance party ensures the Fringe lives up to its reputation.

As if you needed more digital arts festival Elektra runs from June 26 to July 1, while Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal also runs in June as does the Mural Festival of urban art and graffiti.

The Canada Grand Prix revs up from June 7-10, Les FrancoFolies de Montreal offers an

average of 70 indoor shows and 180 free outdoor shows from June 7-16, while world-class pyrotechnicians descend on the city for L’International des Feux Loto-Quebec from July 7 August 8.

The best spot to watch the fireworks is from the grandstands at La Ronde where you’ll see them t a ke o f f f r o m Lac des D a u phins and illuminate the night sky.

Experience Montreal’s wonder and charm for yourself with holiday deals from American Holidays.

Spend eight days exploring French influences and historical sites with the Montreal & Quebec City Experience from just €1,259pp (travel June 2018 ref no: 1568687/96).

Alternatively, spend four nights in Toronto and three n i g h t s i n Mo n t re a l f ro m €1,259pp (travel October 2018, ref no: 1568722).

Or why not blow the budget and experience the best of Eastern Canada with a visit to Toronto, Niagara Falls, Quebec and Montreal for €1,959pp.

Price includes return flights, seven nights’ accommodation, sight see ing, Quebec is a gorgeous city surrounded by breathtaking landscapes

ta xe s a n d c h a rge s (travel October 2018, ref no: 1568725).

Further details from American Holidays on 01 6733804, www.americanholidays.com or drop into their office at 18-19 Duke Street (just off Grafton Street) where expert staff will help you plan the holiday of a lifetime.

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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS

FOOD & TRAVEL

BEWLEYS LAUNCH BRUNCH WITH A JAZZTASTIC TWIST

Bewley’s swinging back into brunch REBECCA RYAN

BEWLEY’S on Grafton Street have launched t h e B e w l e y ’s J a z z Brunch Experience.

Throughout the y e a r s , B e w l e y ’s Grafton Street has always been a space w h e re p e o p l e h ave g a t h e re d a n d s p e n t hours together, either reconnecting or meeting for the first time.

B e w l e y ’s Jazz Brunch combines delic ious food, signature coffee and tea and live jazz in the beautiful, restored surroundings of the iconic Dublin landmark.

I f yo u ’re a b r u n c h lover, you’ll be pleased to see that the menu, is developed by Executive Chef Ludo Lantier.

It i n c l u d e s Fre n c h To a s t s e r v e d w i t h bacon and Highbank Orchards’ organic apple syrup and slices; Eggs Royal, Irish smoked salmon with poached eggs and a citrus hollandaise sauce; Poached Eggs & Avo-

Bewley’s new Jazz Brunch is a definite must-visit for Jazz and food lovers alike

cado with rocket salad and Pecorino cheese on grilled sourdough and Granola Yoghurt Parfait, Irish natural

yoghurt layered with f re s h b e r r i e s, b e r r y c o m p o te, h o n ey a n d organic granola.

And what brunch is

complete without a coffee or a cocktail?

Grab yourself a coffee from one of Bewley’s top class baris-

tas or choose from a decadent cocktail list featuring the Chocolate Espresso Martini, Bloody Mary, Mimosa and Bellini.

Speaking on the launch, Managing D i re c to r o f B ew l ey ’s Grafton Street, Col Campbell, said: “Bewl ey ’s G r a f to n S t re e t has always been about connections. A space where you could meet people, brighten and broaden your horizons.

“Brunch is quintess e n t i a l l y B e w l e y ’s because it is a time and space for peop l e to ga t h e r a n d o f course enjoy delicious food and our signature coffees and teas all to the backdrop of some timeless Jazz.

“We’re delighted to launch the new Bewley’s Jazz Brunch Exper i e n c e a n d we l c o m e Dublin’s brunch-goers every weekend.”

B e w l e y ’s Jazz Brunch Experience is ava i l a b l e S a t u rd ay ’s a n d S u n d a y ’s f r o m 11am-4pm.

Show the kids a little Disney Magic with this new online food initiative REBECCA RYAN

DISNEY has launched a new food channel for kids.

Disney Eats is an online food network that aims at getting the whole family involved in cooking and baking.

Partnered with global entertainment company Tastemade to create original content, the brand says their recipes will have nutritional standards, teaching families to opt for healthier foods.

Disney-themed episodes will appear in series including “Tiny Kitchen,”

where chefs create miniature replicas of foods from Disney movies, and “Kitchen Little,” where kids will team up with celebrity chefs to make Disney-themed recipes.

Another Tastemade food science series called “Must Be Science,” will also debut on the channel.

So, if you’re looking to add a touch of Disney magic to your kitchen, or to make an Instagram-worthy meal for your family, or perhaps you’re an aspiring chef who dreams of cooking the perfect Ratatouille – Disney Eats gives you access to a world of culinary adventure.

It’s heating up at the Maldron MARK O’BRIEN

In March, the Maldron Hotel in Newland’s Cross unveiled their newly refurbished bar. The new bar is bright and roomy and features three large booths at the back that can accommodate large groups, as well other sections suited to smaller gatherings.

Walking in, it’s obvious that great care and attention has been put into the design of the new bar and that same level of care and attention is reflected in the varied bar food on offer. From a range of delicious sandwiches, to traditional bar food staples such as chicken wings, there is something to suit all tastes.

With chowder, steak, burgers and flatbreads also to choose from, the hardest part of having a meal here is deciding what to have when it all looks so good and is very re a s o n ably priced. They also have different deals on o f fe r e a c h evening.

The weekend deals, w h i c h include two drinks and various sharing platters would go down a ing up to treat for groups meethave a quiet drink or watch a match on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

I visited on a Thursday evening - curry night - with a choice of Indian, Chinese or Thai style curries. I chose the Indian chicken curry and I wasn’t disappointed. Served with rice and naan bread, it was a filling and satisfying dish.

The chicken is served in good portions and is complemented by delicious, crunchy vegetables in a sauce that is spicy but not overpoweringly so.

The staff also deserve a mention.

While remaining courteous and professional at all times, it was great to see them also happily chatting with customers and enjoying a laugh.

The location of the hotel makes it a great spot for locals to go to enjoy a spot of lunch or dinner and is also perfect for anyone passing by on a long trek home from elsewhere in the country.

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Beauty Review

Summer soft skin with The Ordinary

Singer Ariana Grande in custom Vera Wang

Actress Blake Lively in Versace

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 Rachel D’Arcy IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, the concept of adding something new to your skincare routine can be a bit frightening.

As a sufferer of majorly dry skin, I’ve been on the hunt for a moisturiser that will keep my skin hydrated and soft, without a greasy effect. I found love in a high-end product, but knew that I couldn’t afford to pay €50+ a month for a small bottle.

After hearing suggestions of The Ordinary from

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman in Versace

Actor and musician Donald Glover

friends and social media, I decided to give their 100% Plant-Derived Squalene a go.

Squalane is a saturated and stable hydrocarbon that is found naturally in the skin. It’s a hydrator and can prevent ongoing loss of hydration.

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The low price point had me skeptical - at €6.25 from Beauty Bay, the price seemed too good to be true,.

I was wrong to be concerned, though.

After one use, the bags under my eyes had cleared, with my skin looking more refreshed than it had in weeks. It provided a ‘lift’ to my slightly dull, dry skin in a way the higher end moisturiser never

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I initially anticipated it to be a side-effect of the reviews I’d read - that I’d wanted to believe it was as

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excellent as others had let on for the price point, but

Bodies

calendar, all thanks to the annual Met Gala.

after a fortnight of using it, it’s clear the Squalene is

Also known as the Met Ball, the gala is an annual

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It’s not without it’s flaws though - while suitable

Art’s Costume Institute. The gala marks the grand opening

for the most sensitive of skin due to it’s natural

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This year, Met Ball royalty Rihanna served as co-chair, and

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Chadwick Boseman, singer Ariana Grande in a gown adorned

or not, and when I did squeeze the product released

with images from Michaelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgement’,

too much. The best method I’ve found for combat-

pregnant rapper Cardi B’s Met Gala Debut and actress Sarah

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Jessica Parker, who’s headpiece featured an actual nativity

an even

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coverage.

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Hip-hop star Cardi B in Moschino

Actress Frances McDormand in Valentino

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce and Gabanna

Singer, actress and co-chair of the Gala, Rihanna, in Margiela

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FRESH IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND WARDROBE

HOME & STYLE

LET THE IRISH STORY

BEGIN VEDONEIRE has been quietly selling menswear both home and abroad since 1951. It all started when

Hamilton Livingston, a Quaker from Lurgan who lectured in texties, moved to Dublin and set up a business with a few sewing machines over a funeral parlour in Montague Street off Camden Street.

In 1951, after his 60th birthday, Hamilton and his sons Gilbert and Stanley opened Vedoneire making

their own fabric for use in underwear, shirts and knitwear. Today, with over six decades of experience and technological knowledge passed down through generations, the Livingston family and their committed workforce are proud to maintain the high standards set by Hamilton. Vedoneire prides itself in designing quality treasured pieces for the modern man. See www.vedoneire.com

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TECH TIME Facebook hope you’ll Go and try its new VR set SHANE DILLON

AFTER all the negative headlines about Facebook over the past while, the company has also been making some great headlines over the past few days, thanks to the Occulus Go. The just-released ‘cheap’ virtual reality headset (pipping past the oft-mooted As the Occulus 200 post at €219 for a Go isn’t tied to a 32GB model, or €269 laptop or other hardware, you for 64GB, which aren’t can truly take too far off the base US it, and its handy prices) has been getting controller, pretty much anywhere great reviews.

(Note: it’s not available in the shops here just yet – but Ireland masses, and the comparatively cheap is one of 20-something countries that can Occulus Go is the first serious contender buy it online now, ahead of its worldwide to become a widespread piece of tech.

It’s a standalone product – a nicely summer release.)

Virtual Reality hasn’t died a death like made , light headset (that, crucially, isn’t 3D televisions did – remember them? – as tethered to any other hardware, so you the tech has quietly engaged with users in could slip it in a bag and take it anywhere) a way that 3D never did, with 3D films now with built-in storage, integrated speakers (and a headphone jack), a surpristarred as a bit, well, gimmicky.

Instead, several companies have been ingly high-quality display and about three beavering away on bringing VR to the hours of rechargeable battery life.

The build and price compromise comes from its range – it’s a strictly three-degrees of motion VR headset, rather than the sixdegree movement that more instinctively pulls people into VR, letting them tilt their heads around and move ‘in’ the VR space.

In other words, you’ll be able to turn and look around in any direction with the Go with the screen adjusting to show what’s ‘around’ you, but you can’t, for example, lean forward for a closer look at something.

Still, as a first step into VR for casual users, many won’t miss any extra immersiveness – the Occulus Go has a lot of features built in, and is likely to be a hit with media consumers in particular.

For example, they’ll be happy to watch the likes of Netflix, or increasingly popular 360-degree videos, or films they’ve loaded on the headset inside a virtual cinema.

I’ll return to the Occulus Go next week – that’s virtually guaranteed...

Have you moved to change your Twitter password?

HERE’S A warning from Twitter – change

A cowboy operation you’ll be glad to see EVEN your granny has heard of Grand Theft Auto, but there’s much less general cultural awareness of another key Rockstar Games IP – Red Dead Redemption.

Beloved of gamers and critics alike, a sequel to the 2010 game set in the very last dog-shoot-dog days of the dying Wild West era has been on the back, back burner for Rockstar for a few years.

However, the sequel’s (Red Dead Redemption 2) oft-delayed release date

of October 26 is inching ever closer, with Rockstar slowly but surely tuning up the marketing engine, as if much marketing was needed for such an anticipated release.

The buzz around RDR2 – actually a prequel following a different lead, but set within a ramshackle gang as the old ways in the then nearly tamed Wild West begin to fall apart – has been getting louder and louder.

With a third trailer and a slew of gorgeous new

screenshots showing a little more of life on the lam in a spectacularly realised, massive open world, RDR2’s already got gamers circling like vultures over some critter out in the desert.

I’ll be taking aim at a detailed post-release review later this year, as well as coincidentally being likely to be in New York (where Rockstar’s HQ is based at Broadway) on its release date, ready to note the Western’s buzz on the east coast.

your password, bloody fast!

That’s not quite exactly what the company has said – heaven forfend that such coarse language might ever appear via social media (unlikely is that is) – but the message is loud and clear: change your Twitter password, now.

In case you missed it as you ran off for the bank holiday weekend, Twitter’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, warned users to change their passwords after revelations that its 330 million users’ passwords were stored without encryption.

There’s no suggestion at all of anything shady going on, but the news that the passwords are all just stored as plain text on an internal log prompted the pre-emptive warning from Twitter for users to change their password, now.

Parag added, via a Tweet of course: “I’m sorry that this happened, but am proud to work at a company that puts people who use our service first.”

Adding an appropriately delicious dash of irony to the warning, it came last Thursday, May 3 – also known as World Password Day.

MACHINE OF THE WEEK

Peugeot’s 3008 sets a styling impression IN a packed SUV market, the new Peugeot 3008 stands out from the crowd with impressive new styling inside and out and a driving ability that set to convert many SUV drivers, according to Michael Moroney THE new Peugeot 3008 makes a strong first impression both inside and out. The design team have excelled in producing a new SUV that has bridged the gap between modern and practical with a new car that’s sure to boost Peugeot sales dramatically in Ireland.

The accolades for the new 3008 have come before it. This SUV was named the 2017 Car of the Year by a judging panel, comprising 58 European journalists. Irish motoring journalists also selected the 3008 as their car of choice for 2018 giving the 3008 a significant head start in the market.

I took the Peugeot 3008 for a recent drive, to get more acquainted with its abilities. Peugeot provided me with the range topping GT version that’s probably outside the normal expectations of the car. The specification was high, just to show how well you dress up the car to add a further touch of luxury to its already impressive credentials.

Peugeot offers the 3008 in four trim levels, Access, Allure, GT Line or GT. They

claim that over 85% of orders for the car are from the second level, Allure trim upwards as Peugeot aims to lift the image of the brand to a higher and more prestigious level. The look of the new 3008 alone that

The new Peugeot joins a growing C-SUV segment of the car market where is lots of impressive and longer standing competition. Nissan’s Qashqai is the segment market leader so many buyers

Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech Petrol Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Main Service Euro NCAP Rating Towing rating Warranty Entry Price a significant job in lighting the brand image.

Out on the road the 3008 simply stands out. I noted something unusual about other 3008 drivers. Those few other 3008 drivers that crossed my path actually gave me a spontaneous ‘thumbs up’ as if I had joined their special club, such was their pride in owning a new 3008.

2 litre 130hp 10.9 seconds 19.6km/litre

(5.1l/100km or 55mpg)

56 litres 117g/km A4 €200 20,000km/12 months Five Star 2016 1,200kgs 5 years (100,000km) €29,345 will be benchmarking the new against it and the fast growing Renault Kadjar.

The 3008 has performance measures to match with the benefit of new Peugeot styling to give the car a stand-out look.

Peugeot’s petrol engine option is another plus at the entry end of the market, while its diesel powered 1.6-litre entry model

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WHAT’S NEW IN TECHNOLOGY AND ON WHEELS

Peugeot 3008 tops the poles as the Best Car to Own

Peugeot’s new 3008 is a very stylish looking SUV that’s been crowned Irish Car of the Year 2018

is also very price competitive.

I drove the 3008 over a 980km test drive and found that my real world driving economy with the car’s six-speed automatic gearbox was about 30% off the rated figure, that’s a level of economy difference that I’ve come to expect across almost all cars that I drive.

There is a Sport drive option in the automatic gearbox that’s impressive to respond. For most of my driving I took the economy mode, operated through a very modern looking control lever. Peugeot completes the package with an electric handbrake and start/stop driving technology.

TECH & MOTORS

On the inside you’ll simply have to be impressed with the modern layout and design. The new-generation i-Cockpit gives the car a distinctive interior style and feel. I liked the compact Formula car-type steering wheel, the large 12.3” display and central touch screen console which is controlled in an almost mechanical way by what Peugeot call are ergonomic piano keys.

The steering wheel design allows good visibility of the low electronic dials behind the wheel and it’s a design and feel that I quickly got used to.

The central area between the driver and front passenger is large and provides lots of hidden

storage space.

There is great storage space throughout the car including the boot, which even with the spare wheel fitted, is amongst the more spacious that either the Qashqai or the Ford Kuga at 520 litres, before the seats are folded down.

The 3008 is a safe and easy car to drive and comes with a range of advanced driver safety features as standard across the range.

The entry level cars come with an impressive recent 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. The base safety pack includes an electronic stability programme, 6 airbags, cruise control with speed limiter, speed limit information with intelligent speed

adaptation, driver attention alert level 1 and lane departure warning, along with two ISO-Fix seat fittings, as standard.

Entry prices are competitive starting at €26,595 for the petrol versions while diesel powered versions come with a starting price of €27,115 for the 1.6 litre engines.

That’s a competitive offer relative to the market leaders for a new car design that’s impressively distinctive.

Get close to the new Peugeot 3008 and the design is such a departure from any car that Peugeot has produced before that you will struggle not to be wooed by it. Drive it and you will be convinced.

Lexus Ireland unveils new self-charging hybrid LEXUS RX 450hL is the first seven seat self-charging hybrid Lexus on sale in Ireland The RX 450hL will be available in Ireland from May, with entry prices starting from €82,450. This is the brands first seven-seat model available to the Irish market.

The new car is available in two grade options, Luxury and Premium. It encompasses the elegant coupe styling of the RX, while it measures 110mm longer, which allows for the two additional seats.

To facilitate the extra two seats and still offer good head room and luggage space, the RX 450hL has a newly designed rear quarter panel, rear glass, roof, rear bumper and spoiler, as well as having a side curtain shield airbags to better protect third row passengers, and Lexus Safety Sense as standard.

The RX 450hL claims to have the longest length boot behind the third row in the segment. The third-row seats feature with electric folding in combination with individual air conditioning, as standard, is claimed to be unique to the RX 450hL in its segment. The extra space allows the second-row seats to slide an additional 30mm to 150mm, depending on passenger needs.

Ian Corbett, head of Lexus Ireland said: “The RX 450hL is perfect for families who want a premium selfcharging hybrid but who require that third-row seating for children and still have room in the boot for luggage and all that comes with a bigger family.

“The RX 450hL has a range of unique advantages to enhance the comfort of 7 passengers as well as our latest Lexus Safety System technology which has a 5 star Euro NCAP rating”.

RECORDING an overall satisfaction score of 93.88%, the Peugeot 3008 SUV has scooped gold in both the Car of the Year and Mid-Size SUV categories, topping the poles as the “Best Car to Own”, in the latest Auto Express Driver Power survey, the UK’s largest and most in-depth automotive customer satisfaction survey.

The latest awards have been added to its collection of international accolades, bringing the total to 45 international titles bestowed on the Peugeot 3008 SUV globally. Crowned European Car of the Year 2017, it is the current Irish Car of the Year 2018 title holder.

With participation from more than 80,000 car owners, customers ranked the Peugeot 3008 SUV as the best performing Mid-Size SUV in five of the nine Driver Power judging categories: Exterior; Practicality & Boot Space; Ride & Handling; Safety Features and Reliability & Build Quality. The victory did not stop there as the 3008 SUV was rated as the best vehicle in the ‘Exterior’ category and the ‘Safety Feature’ category, across all of the vehicle classes, before it took the overall “Car of the Year” top spot.

Since launched in late 2016, the 3008 SUV has been a huge success for the Peugeot brand, with over 350,000 units sold worldwide. It brings to market the latest technology with its unique Peugeot i-Cockpit, offering a more intuitive and engaging driving experience, thanks to a compact steering wheel, headup digital instrument display and capacitive touchscreen.

In addition, the Peugeot 3008 SUV has a five star NCAP safety rating and offers a host of safety features as standard on all trim levels, including: Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Dynamic Stability Control (CDS), Electronic Antiskid System (ASR) and a Driver Attention Alert System.

Steve Fowler, editor-in-chief of Auto Express and Carbuyer said: “This is a fantastic result for Peugeot and the 3008 SUV. It’s a car that has already won multiple awards from both Auto Express and Carbuyer, and now owners have confirmed what we’ve been saying all along - it’s a great car that’s really satisfying to own.”

For further info contact: Bluebell Motor Company Sales at 01-4501555 Web: www.bluebellmotorco.com

The Peugeot 3008 SUV the current Irish Car of the Year 2018 available at Bluebell Motor Company

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THE BEST IN DUBLIN TEST DEBUT

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CRICKET TAKES BIG STEP UP:

Malahide is primed to host one of the biggest days in the sport’s history in Ireland with Pakistan coming to the north Dublin venue for the first men’s international test match since the award of elite status. It marks a milestone for the sport but also the promise of a more sustainable future.

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Lansdowne land national double glory UBL DIVISION 1A FINAL Lansdowne Cork Constitution  sport@dublingazette.com

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LANSDOWNE won back the Ulster Bank League Division 1A title with a nail-biting 19-17 final win over Cork Constitution last weekend as Tyrone Moran’s 61st minute try proved crucial at the Aviva Stadium.

The victory completed a prized All-Ireland League and Cup double for Lansdowne, who are now threetime league champions (2013, 2015 and 2018). A valiant Cork Con side missed out on back-to-back league crowns, with Tomas Quinlan crucially missing a 67th minute penalty attempt.

It was three penalties apiece from out-halves Quinlan and Scott Deasy at half-time, Cork Con having the better of the opening quarter but a

strong finish from Lansdowne saw Deasy fire over two successive kicks for a nine-all scoreline.

Second row Brian Hayes cancelled out Deasy’s fourth penalty goal with a well-taken try nearing the hour mark. However, Lansdowne quickly rumbled up the other end for hooker Moran to reply and Deasy’s conversion remained the difference on the scoreboard right up to referee David Wilkinson’s final whistle.

It was a far closer encounter than the recent Bateman Cup final meeting of the sides which saw Mike Ruddock’s charges prevail by 20 points.

Peter Dooley’s hard-running earned him man of the match while the kicking of Deasy was a key factor.

“Swings and roundabouts,” Deasy said when giving his post-

PERFECT SEASON: Lansdowne celebrate their double last weekend in the wake of their UBL Division 1A final victory over Cork Con

match reaction. “Last year Tomas Quinlan kicked everything in front us. They beat us in the semi-final by three points. This year, I made my kicks, but I wouldn’t take anything away from Con. Boy did they arrive today. It was one of the hardest games I’ve ever played in. Absolutely wrecked!”

“After we played quite well in the Bateman, Con came out and looked to tactically negate us. They really put pressure on me and put pressure on our set piece.

“They got the return for it today.

They got two or three shots at goal from that. I was under pressure a lot today, but that’s it.”

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

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CLUB NOTES

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ERIN GO BRAGH NO WINNER of our lotto jackpot this week. Next week’s jackpot is €6,300. numbers drawn were 5,6, 9 and 13. Thanks to everyone who supports out club lotto.

Congratulations to St Catherine’s on winning division 4 Feile football at the weekend. Weather was fantastic for the occasion and thanks to Westmanstown for hosting. The team did us proud and showed great determination and sportsmanship over the weekend. Special thanks to their mentors Eamonn Campion, Ken Murray, Tony Curtis and Tony Evans and thanks to all support from both clubs shown to the team at the weekend.

Well done to our adult hurlers who had a great win in their championship match against Civil Service.

Huge thanks to Pro Tool for sponsoring our adult footballers jerseys. Local stockists of Protool is Mcquillan Tools Westend Retail park, Blanchardstown. Your support is very much appreciated.

If anyone is shopping in Tesco , please remember to put your blue tokens in EGB tube.

Cúl camp to be held from July 16 to 20 in Castaheany Community Centre. Cost will be €65 per child.

EGB summer camp to be held from August 13 to 17 in Castaheany Community Centre. Cost will be €50 per child with a €5 discount for siblings; 9.30am to 2pm for both camps.

FINGALLIANS FOOTBALL Féile - Boys: Thank you to Ciarán O’Rourke and his mentors who helped host the Division 2 Football on Saturday in Balheary. We would also like to thank the parents of Whitehall Colmcille, St Vincent’s and Castleknock for their sporting participation.

Our B squad would like to thank St Peregrines for their hospitality. They were also grouped with Ballyfermot DLS and Ballinteer St John’s.

Dublin Senior Ladies: Congratulations to the Dubs on winning their first ever league title over the weekend. Our club were represented by Sinead, Muireann and Shannon.

Dublin U-14 girls: The Dubs secured their Leinster crown beating the Royal County. Our club were represented both on the field and on the management team.

Senior Ladies Football Championship: The opening round will take place at home on May 16 v Ballyboden St Endas. Our girls will warm up for this game with a league fixture away to Na Fianna, this Friday.

Senior Footballers Sponsorship: The club would like

to thank The Cock Tavern Pub on the Main Street for their generous three year sponsorship program.

Further details to follow.

Pieta House - Darkness into Light: Our girls U-11 squad will take part in this 5km fundraiser in Malahide Castle on May 12. This is a global movement to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of suicide and self harm.

Summer Camp Program: Kelloggs Cúl Camp: July 9-13, 9am-1pm. €50 members/€70 non members.

Fins Summer Camp: July 23-27, 9am-1pm. €50 members/€70 non members.

Hurling School of Excellence: July 31 - August 3, 10am-2pm. €60 members/€80 non members.

Paul Flynn, Football School of Excellence: August 7-10, 10am-2pm. €60 members/€80 non members.

Fins Summer Camp: August 13-17, 9am-1pm. €50 members/€70 non members.

Race Day: Dont forget our main club fundraising event will take place in Bellewstown on July 7; funds raised will go towards various projects including upgrading dressing rooms.

CRICKET: PORTERFIELD LOOKS TO THE WIDER IMPLICATIONS

Malahide primed for Irish test debut

Cricket in Ireland reaches a new level this week as the national team plays their first men’s match since being awarded test status with Pakistan coming to the north Dublin venue for a five-day showdown  JAMES HENDICOTT

sport@dublingazette.com

IRELAND are set to play their first men’s international cricket test match, facing off against Pakistan in Malahide this weekend.

The game gets underway on Friday (May 11), with the possibility of play continuing across five days into Tuesday.

With the home side having battled hard to gain test status over a number of years, every announcement ahead of the game takes an air of history for the sport on the Emerald Isle.

Prior to the approval of Ireland and Afghanistan’s new status last summer, Bangladesh were the last country to be granted membership of the elite test nation club back in 2000.

The first Ireland test squad includes players from all over the island, including a number

of Leinster Lightning players.

The hugely experienced batsman Ed Joyce – of Donnybrook club Merrion – a man who, at 39, probably thought he’d never get to play test cricket for Ireland.

The Bray man previously represented England to pursue a test cricket career, lining out for them in 2006 and 2007 before taking three years out of the international game before returning to Irish colours.

He is joined in the line-up by Dubliners Andrew Balbirnie (Pembroke) and Sandymount brothers Niall and Kevin O’Brien in the final squad, from which the starting 11 will be decided ahead of the first ball on Friday morning.

Captain William Porterfield told The 42 ahead of the game that reaching such a status is massive. “You could say it has happened quickly,” he said, “but it depends on what timelines

you look back on.

“If you look back on our first World Cup in 2007 and said 11 years later, you’d be play-

“

To finally get here is massive but it’s only one piece of the overall picture. This will ensure the game is sustainable

”

ing a Test match, you probably wouldn’t have believed it. But then when you think of everything that has been achieved on and off the pitch, then it doesn’t come as a surprise.

The Irish side in Malahide earlier this week in preparation for their first test match

“To finally get here is massive, but it’s only one piece of the overall picture. One of the biggest things for ourselves is full membership and everything that comes with it, such as more fixtures and more funding.

“That will ensure the game is sustainable in Ireland long after we’re gone. It’s about leaving it in a better place for the next generations.”

Pakistan are strong favourites for the clash with the Asian side currently ranked seventh in the world at test cricket. Ireland, as yet, are unranked in the long form of the game having not played a game.

The men in green rank 12th – and bottom of the current testplaying nations – in the current One Day International rankings, the nearest equivalent to a test ranking.

Ireland head coach Graham Ford, the South African former coach of world class Sri Lanka and English county outfit Surrey, has been cautiously optimistic ahead of the contest.

He admits that Ireland are still very much a developing side, but cites strong performances lower down cricket’s ladder as reasons to believe the side have the potential to achieve at a higher level.

There was some other good news for the team ahead of the contest in Malahide: the news that Pakistan are expected to offer Ireland a return trip during the winter.

Whether Ireland take up this offer may depend on their thoughts on the security situation in Pakistan where there’s a long history of problems for touring teams. In between, Ireland play India in the popular T20 version of the game in late June.

Cricket Ireland also recent confirmed Aideen Rice of Dublin’s YMCA Cricket Club as the first female president in their nearly 100 year history.

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LEAGUE OF IRELAND: ST PAT’S MOVE LEVEL WITH ROVERS

WOMEN’S LOI

Barrett named April player of the month St Patrick’s Athletic’s Conan Byrne whips a free-kick goalward. Picture: George Kelly

St Pat’s set the Tone to leave Rovers seeing red LOI PREMIER DIVISION St Patrick’s Athletic Shamrock Rovers  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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ST PATRICK’S Athletic won Dublin derby bragging rights with a 2-0 victory over Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park on Friday night.

Kevin Toner and Killian Brennan scored for the Saints in the second half as they moved level with Rovers on 21 points – 13 behind league leaders Cork City.

The Hoops stunned the champions with a 3-0 win in Tallaght on Monday but were lethargic throughout this game, in which they rarely threatened the home side.

Former Ireland international Joey O’Brien was shown a straight red card for a heavy tackle on Ryan Brennan late in the first half – an incident that saw the two benches clash.

There was little to choose between the sides

as half time approach, with both sides limited to half-chances.

Lee Desmond and captain Ian Bermingham both went close from inviting Conan Byrne deliveries – Pats’ most likely route to goal in the first half – Ryan Brennan saw his header saved.

Rovers’ best opportunities arrived on the break, with Daniel Carr’s hold-up play leading to a chance for Sean Kavanagh, but he pulled his shot wide from inside the box.

Carr himself had a chance when Simon Madden was caught in possession by Graham Burke, but his effort was straight at Barry Murphy in the Saints goal.

The game’s major turning point came five minutes before the break as O’Brien – playing on the right of a back three – gambled on reaching a loose ball in midfield.

Ryan Brennan quickly moved the ball past the defender but was caught

heavily and late by the former West Ham United player.

Referee Graham Kelly initially issued a yellow card before consulting with his officials and changing the verdict to a straight red.

Pat’s kicked on in the second half and should have led when Ryan Brennan found himself free inside the area, but with just keeper Kevin Horgan to beat he curled a shot wide.

It wasn’t to matter as they soon hit the front due to a defensive calamity as Rovers defenders left Toner’s header to one another and watched it drift into the net.

And former Hoop Killian Brennan made sure of the points in the final minute from the penalty spot after Kavanagh had committed a foul in the area.

“The sending-off was obviously critical in relation to the performance, but I think we deserved the win,” Saints boss Liam

Buckley told the Dublin Gazette.

“I would have liked our general play to be better and to have created a little bit more. With the chances, we were clinical with the ones we got. It’s great to get the three points from where we’re at.”

Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said: “We started really, really slow and didn’t pass the ball.

We settled down after about 20 minutes and then

the sending-off set us back again”.

On O’Brien, he added: “Has he gone in with his studs over the ball?

“No. I don’t think it was nasty. I don’t think he’s gone over the ball with studs or anything, but he’s given it so we have to accept it.

“The disappointing thing is he had the yellow card in his hand and for some reason he’s changed it last minute.”

Shamrock Rovers’ Ronan Finn holds off St Pat’s Darragh Markey. Picture: George Kelly

PEAMOUNT United striker Amber Barrett has won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month award for March/April.

She has began the season in scintillating form, scoring six goals and helped the Peas to remain unbeaten in the 2017 season, Barrett beat stiff competition to the award in Wexford Youths’ Nicola Sinnott and Galway Women’s star Aislinn Meaney and it is the first Player of the Month award she has won.

The Peas striker said: “I’m absolutely delighted to win the award. It’s been a fantastic start to the season and I’d like to thank all of my teammates who’ve been brilliant so far this campaign.

“It’s been a really competitive start to the season and you can see the teams at the top of the table, it’s going to be a really difficult title race but we’re delighted to be right in it.”

Barrett was presented the award at FAI HQ, Abbotstown by Continental Tyres General Sales Manager Tom Dennigan ahead of their League Cup quarterfinal against Shelbourne Ladies.

WAVES WASH OUT WATERFORD IN WNL CUP UCD Waves advanced to the semi-finals of the Women’s National League Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Limerick at Jackson Park thanks to a Dearbhaile Beirne brace.

The Blues were visitors to south Dublin for the first time since joining the league at the beginning of the season and were dealt a baptism of fire when Beirne fired UCD in front inside three minutes.

The Leitrim native got on the end of Katie Burdis’ cross and sent a header looping back over Trish Fennelly in the Limerick

goal.

UCD lost both winger Avril Brierly and her replacement Kerri Letmon to nasty-looking ankle injuries inside three minutes, both following late tackles from Megan Kelleher.

The officials came in for more criticism when Sophie O’Donoghue was denied a one-on-one as play was called back to treat a winded Limerick player.

It wasn’t to matter as Beirne took control of Waves’ fate, picking the ball up on the edge of the box and working a yard of space before chipping Fennelly.

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GARDA/WESTMANSTOWN WELL done to our Feile football squad who won their section in style at sunny St Peregrines last Sunday morning.

We hosted the group at home in Westmanstown on Saturday welcoming Erin’s Isle,Oliver Plunketts and Kilmacud Crokes.

In the opening match we lost to Kilmacud but came good in the next two group games beating both the other visiting teams and qualifying for the semi final against Ballymun Kickhams away in Balbriggan.

This was a very tight game and just got over the line with a one point victory to set up a rematch with Kilmacud Crokes in the final on Sunday.

This was a great exhibition of football by both sides with Kilmacud leading by a point at half time 0-04 to 0-03.In the second half our boys really turned on the style to end up deserving winners by 0-10 to 0-05.

NAOMH PEREGRINE THANKS to everyone who helped prepare the Feile footballers this year and the volunteers who helped with hosting the preliminary rounds and the finals at the club at the weekend.

Well done to the Inter hurlers on their win.

We remember Mary Chambers and offer our deepest sympathies to the Chambers family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

There was no winner of the club lottery, numbers drawn were 1, 17, 21, 22.

Next week’s jackpot rises to €6,800.

The Friends of St Peregrine’s GAA Club are getting ready for its hike and Gala night on Saturday, May 19 to benefit St Francis Hospice. The hike starts at 9.30am from the Band Stand in Bray along the cliff path to

Greystones. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse.

Gala night entertainment

by Dó Fá Dó, with Special Guest Speaker Sean Boylan.

All funds raised from ticket contributions and sales of raffle tickets will be donated to St Francis Hospice. Contact Richie at 086-2752789 for further details.

St Peregrine’s GAA Club inaugural Golf Classic celebrating 40 years takes place in Luttrelstown Golf Club on Friday 1st June and features a 4 Ball Scramble. The entry fee is €400 for a team of four. The Time Sheet opens from 8:30am. Please contact Vinnie at 087-6753194 or Dave at 086-0462253 for more information.

While the club’s “No Pay – No Play” rule applies, overdue membership can be paid on www.cnp.ie.

SKERRIES HARPS WELL done to the AHL5 junior hurlers who recorded two wins this week against St Kevin’s and Lucan Sarsfields. Congrats to the Moriarty Supervalu sponsored minors who recorded wins in Div 3 vs St Peter’s and vs Sylvesters on Sunday.

Congrats to Lyndsey Davey and the Dublin Senior Ladies on their League win over Mayo on Sunday!

Fixtures: Thursday, May 10 - Senior 2 Camogie vs OP/ER, away, 7.30pm; Friday - Senior Ladies vs Lucan Sarsfields, home 7.30pm. See www.skerriesharps.ie/fixtures for details of all upcoming games.

Adult and juvenile games weekly meetings continue this coming Thursday, May 10 in the clubhouse.

Zingo Result: 2-4-1-3-5-7-6. No winners, Next week €1,400 jackpot, dividend €150. Next Draw will take place Sunday, May 13 in the Clubhouse How do you win? You buy a ticket!

SOCCER: NORTH COUNTY SIDE PROVE TOO STRONG FOR ST

Rush on the rise with first half of a double complete TOM CARROLL CUP FINAL Rush Athletic St Kevin’s Boys  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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RUSH Athletic’s resurgence as a force in Dublin football continued as they beat St Kevin’s Boys 2-0 in the Tom Carroll Cup final to secure their first cup in 16 years.

The north county club had reached a low ebb in recent times as their Sunday Major side dropped back into Saturday football due to an exodus of players.

But the ir Saturday Major 1A side has been at the forefront of that revival in recent seasons and are close to confirming a third consecutive promotion back to the second level of Saturday football.

In the cup final, early goals from Mark Doyle were enough for Rush to secure a comfortable

victory over the highachieving Kevin’s side who have thrived since making the move from the AUL last year.

Rush got off to the ideal start on a sunny Saturday evening, taking the lead in the second minute through the sharp-shooting Doyle.

Aaron Kelly nodded Jonathan Hanratty’s corner from the right back across goal, and Doyle was in the ideal position to head home from close range.

And the striker doubled his tally from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after Brian Gillen had been fouled in the box after rounding the goalkeeper.

‘Sally’ O’Connor had a goal chalked off for offside while man of the match Bryce Ndjatang went close in the final minute as Rush cruised to victory against a spirited Kevin’s side.

Mark Doyle celebrates one of his early goals for Rush Athletic.

Picture: Gary O’Shaughnessy

“The final came at a good time of the season for us when we’ve got all our players back,” chairman Adrian Kelly told the Dublin Gazette. “ We ’ve a f u l l y f i t squad, where we’ve been struggling all year. To be chasing for the league and in a cup final was a great situation to be in” Having achieved on the field, Rush are now calling on Fingal County Council to follow through with plans for an all-

weather pitch to match their ambition off it.

“We’re probably the only club in north county Dublin that doesn’t have an all-weather facility.

“We’ve three senior teams and 23 schoolboy teams, and it’s a sad reflection on the area that we haven’t got an all-weather.

“The site is there but is not quite suitable – it’s just too far away from the playing pitches. Fin-

gal are trying to look at something else but when they get it, Rush will get even stronger again. “ We l o s e a l o t o f schoolboy players to the likes of Home Farm, Kevin’s, and Shelbourne because there are stellar facilities and better coaching.

“If we get an allweather pitch, we will be better kitted-out and a better venue for schoolboy players to stick with us.”

St Peregrine’s cliff walk

St Peregrine’s will host a charity cliff walk on May 19

THE Friends of St Peregrine’s GAA club will host a charity walk and gala evening on Saturday, May 19 to benefit St Francis Hospice with a charity cliff walk from Bray to Greystones.

The walk departs from Bray bandstand at 9.30am with a gala evening following later in the day at 9pm at Peregrine’s Blakestown home.

The event features Dó Fá Dó and

guest artists to provide the music while legendary former Meath manager Sean Boylan will be the guest speaker.

Contributions are pitched at €50 for the walk and admission to the gala evening while it is €20 for admission to the gala evening only. Tickets are available in the clubhouse.

For further information, contact Richie Costello on 086 275 2789.

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KEVIN’S BOYS

CYCLING: COASTAL TOWN TO HOST FINALE ONCE AGAIN

Skerries gears up for An Ras spectacular AN RAS TAILTEANN  STEPHEN FINDLATER

The Rockabill Roadies and Dermot Higgins at the launch of the Skerries Ras Festival Finale.

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THREE NATIONS

Irish amputee side battle England and Poland THE Irish amputee side pushed both England and Poland close at their three nations tournament in Dalymount Park last weekend, organised by the European Amputee Football Federation.

Ireland lost 1-0 to the English on Friday before falling 4-2 to Poland a day later. England emerged as the overall winners with a 2-0 win over Poland on Saturday morning.

Photo by Barry Cregg/Sportsfile

SKERRIES will once again play host to the Grand Festival Finale of the 68th Rás Tailteann for it’s exciting climax on Sunday, May 27.

This famous round Ireland cycle race is now a huge annual draw for Skerries with visitors from all over the country flocking to see the big wheels roll in for the final stage.

Professional cycling teams from around the world will be delighted to see the landmark of Skerries Mills on the horizon to signal the end of Ireland’s toughest cycle race: a gruelling 1,200km.

This year’s festival theme is Cycling Fun for all the family . There will be a massive street party and Skerries very own Rás Na Og – a kids cycle race for our little champions in the making.

This event is for children under the age of six to participate in a short cycle – or scooter or tricycle – down Strand Street across the Rás finishing line at 12.30pm on race day.

In attendance at the launch of the Skerries Rás Festival Finale at the tidy towns monument on Red island were members of Skerries Cycling Club; the Rockabill Roadies and Dermot Higgins, local man and teacher who recently gained notoriety following his amazing year-long around the world cycle for charity .

This year’s Rás Tailteann totals eight days and 1168.7 kilometres in length, and is ranked as a 2.2 event on the UCI’s international calendar.

It will feature four gruelling category one climbs plus 30 other categorized climbs, as well as stage finishes in Athlone, Tipperary, Listowel, Glengarriff, Mitchelstown, Carlow, Naas and Skerries. It will run from May 20 to 27.

After eight tough days in the saddle, the

event will be capped off with two circuits around the town and two gruelling climbs to Ardgillan.

The number of international teams announced for this month’s Rás Tailteann has climbed to ten this week with the Wales national team and the Germany Bike Aid squad confirmed for the event.

“Just as was the case with the previously announced international teams, these latest two squads will help shape the 2018 edition,” says race director Eimear Deignan. “Both will have guidance from riders who have done the race before, and the Germany Bike Aid team can also draw on the Rás experience of Nikodemus Holler.”

Barrable and Connolly just pipped RALLY OF THE LAKES  sport@dublingazette.com

SWORDS man Rob Barrable and co-driver Damien Connolly ended up just missing out at the cartell. ie Killarney Rally of the Lakes following an epic two-day battle with Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett.

Their success came at the last minute, as they only took the lead three stages from the finish, when they went ahead of the Fiesta of longtime leaders Barrable and Connolly.

Barrable and Connolly led from Saturday’s opening stage, the world famous Moll’s Gap, and in damp early conditions, they pulled out an advantage of 36 seconds before the eventual winners began reducing this to 28 seconds by the overnight halt.

Yesterday, the Donegal duo continued the pressure, getting ever closer to the leaders, and when Barrable began having clutch problems, he decided to play it safe, as Kelly’s car is not eligible for the Clonakilty Blackpudding/ Michelin Irish Tarmac series, and

second place behind the Impreza WRC would still bring maximum championship points.

By the end, Kelly was 29 seconds in front, and such was the pace of the two leaders all weekend that third placed Desi Henry was never a serious challenger for top place, even though he was just over half a minute behind Barrable.

Last year’s winner and defending Irish Tarmac champion Sam Moffett could only manage fourth this time, ahead of Jonny Greer and Josh Moffett.

Rob Barrable.

Picture: Kevin O’Driscoll

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ST BRIGIDS Nursery, sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald, runs each Saturday from 9.30 to 11am; all 4 to 7 year olds are welcome, come down to take a look and get involved.

St Brigids annual club mini leagues, sponsored by Bradys Garages Castleknock, will run on the week starting June 11 with finals on Saturday, June 16.

St Brigids Club Summer Camp is due from July 23 to 27, GAA Cúl Camp from August 13 to 17 and GAA Nursery Camp from August 20 to 24.

Keep up with all our news on our website www.stbrigidsgaa.com Congratulations to Noelle Healy (pictured), Deirdre Murphy and Ciara Trant and all the Dublin Senior Ladies who won their first ever LIDL NFL Division 1 Final on Sunday. Well done to the St Brigids players and all of the U-14 squad who won the Leinster title on Saturday.

Inter and Junior hurlers had good Championship wins during the week and AFL5 and our B minor team clocked up good league wins on Saturday.

Well done to the Feile football team who topped their group and lost out to Craobh Chiarain in a tight semi-final.

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot on Thursday last.

ST FINIAN’S WELL done to the U-14 football team who represented the club with pride in their Féile in Skerries over the weekend.

Congratulations to Annabelle Timothy from the U-14 LGFA team who represented the club on the victorious Under 14 Dublin team in the Leinster final against Meath in Clane on Saturday.

A reminder that St. Finians GAA club present “I’m a Celebrity, Get me Out of Here” as their main fundraiser for 2018 on Saturday, June 2 in City North Hotel. Doors open at 7.15pm with the show starting at 8pm sharp.

The evening will finish with a late bar

and DJ. Tickets are available for purchase both online on the club website http:// www.stfinians.com and also directly from contestants or the fund raising committee.

Adult ticket price - €25, juvenile tickets €10. Please contact Ian Fahey on 086 839 0511 or Fergus O’Neill on 087 967 6725 for further details.

Online payments can now be made on https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa. ie/booking/online/ for the Kellogg’s Cúl camp which will take place from July 2 to 6. Each child will receive free GAA Gear and backpack.

ST COLMCILLES FRIDAY, June 29 - Sumner Draw with DJ & BBQ, from 8pm.

Saturday, July 21 - “Liam Maxwell” annual golf tournament; venue Roganstown/Swords Open. Followed by BBQ and DJ. Saturday, August 25 - “Family Fun Day” from 2-5pm followed by a table quiz at 8pm in aid of St Francis Hospice.

Saturday, November 10 - annual awards night- venue TBC. Every Sunday at 7pm live in the bar, our new game “Chase the Joker”; every Monday, our weekly lotto is held in the clubhouse bar.

St Colmcilles GFC provide Gaelic Football to men from ages 17 for our junior team. New players always welcome; contact Mark for further information on 086 408 6120. We also have Gaelic For Mothers and Others, this is a great way to get fit while learning the skill of Gaelic football.

Our Nursery Academy, runs each Saturday morning from 10-10.45am (3-5 years old) and 11am-12pm (5+yrs).

We have a number of rooms for private rent. Contact Marian for further information on 0876819540.

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FOOTBALL: EGB AND WESTMANSTOWN COMBINE

St Catherine’s enjoy perfect Feile debut with Division 4 win DIVISION 4 FEILE  sport@dublingazette.com

THE first ever St Catherine’s football team – an amalgamation of Erin Go Bragh and Westmanstown – competed in Division four last weekend, producing a series of brilliant results to land victory in some style.

On a beautiful Saturday in Westmanstown, after welcoming speeches by both chairpersons and rendition of the national anthem, the games began.

In a tough opening, game the St Catherine’s lads battled bravely but, with two goals in a three-minute spell, Kilmacud Crokes ran out 2-6 to 0-7 winners.

Next up were Erin’s Isle and another tremendous tussle ensued.

Heat was taking a toll on both sides and scores were hard earned but the host club eventually won out by 1-7 to 2-2 to reignite their chances of making it out of the group stages.

It set up a a winner take all game against St Oliver Plunkett’s/ Eoghan Ruadh in which, after a tight first half, the boys won well by 4-11 to 1-7.

Despite the win, Catherine’s did suffer the loss of Bryan Lydon to injury,

St Catherine’s celebrate their Division 3 Feile success.

denying the side the sevices of the powerful running player for the semi-final.

They travelled out to O’Dwyer’s in Balbriggan for the semi-final against another premier club, Ballymun Kickhams.

After a good start, Catherine’s moved 1-3 to 0-1 ahead by the 10th minute. However, Ballymun stormed back to lead 2-2 to 1-4 at the break.

The second half began well for the west Dublin

outfit and they pushed 2-5 to 2-4 ahead with five minutes left.

In a b a r n s to r m i n g final few minutes, Ballymun lay siege to the Catherine’s goal but valiant defending kept Mun at bay for a deserved win and another crack at Kilmacud in the final.

Another scorcher on Sunday at a well presented St Peregrine’s Blakestown ground and Kilmacud awaited.

Another well contested game saw the half time score of 0-4 to 0-3

to Kilmacud.

However, a powerful display all over the field was too much for the Stillorgan lads to live with and honours deservedly went to the Dublin 15 outfit.

It included top displays from Sam McGrath in goal, Bryan Lydon, James Mitten and Keelan Cosgrove in defence, Gavin Curtis and Liam Garrigan in midfield and Glen Campion, Darren Daly along with all 22 players who did both clubs proud.

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LADIES FOOTBALL: SKY BLUES SHINE IN THE PARNELL PARK SUN

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Blistering start propels the sky blues to Division One league success for the first time as they see off Mayo in a national final for a second time in a year, laying a strong base for the summer championship LADIES NFL FINAL Dublin Mayo  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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SINEAD AHERNE, Nicole Owens and Niamh Collins starred as Dublin blew away Mayo to take their first ever ladies league title at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon.

The Jackies, in the earlyseason decider for the first time since 2014, started strongly against the side they beat to an All-Ireland title last year, and always looked in control as they strolled to a 3-15 to 1-10 win.

Both sides started at a frantic pace in the heat with a double from captain Aherne getting Dublin underway as Mayo struggled to connect up top.

In fact, while touching relatively little of the ball, Aherne was immediately and efficiently doing her finishers job.

A pull by Hughes on Nicole

Owens close saw her add an emphatic early penalty, and with barely ten minutes on the clock, Dublin had established a 1-3 to no score.

The early procession continued, as Aherne and Healy combined to play Olwen Carey clean through, with the half-forward opting to chip over with only Rachel Kearns to beat. Mayo, meanwhile, were being harried all over the pitch, forced to shoot under pressure and unable to create any meaningful momentum.

Niamh McEvoy had added another before Mayo finally added their first point from a free, but not before Collins – a key figure throughout – had proved her worth once again.

She stretched to clear a shot off the line with her foot after Ciara Trant in the Dublin goal was beaten at close range. Trant was called into action again soon after to stop Sarah Rowe from close in, tipping over. At 1-5 to 0-2, Mayo had finally woken up.

Niamh Kelly slid an effort into

the side netting for Mayo before Laura McGinley was twice denied at close range by Mayo ‘keeper Rachel Kearns.

Kelly and Rowe responded at the other end, only for McGinley to get another go, this time rounding Kearns and slotting into an empty net for the Dubs.

The response was immediate from Mayo, a goal for Rowe from a penalty and a free for Grace Kelly closing the gap before the break but, at 2-10 to 1-5, Dublin were more than worth their halftime lead.

Dublin effectively put the game to bed straight after half time as Aherne played in Healy who ran straight through the heart of the Mayo defense to slot past Kearns from ten yards two minutes after the restart.

Shortly after, Healy in turn played in McEvoy who found herself at a tight angle and blasted high and wide.

A frantic game was inevitably slowing and taking on scrappier dimension in the May bank holi-

day heat, however. Mayo’s big chance to get back into things came from an error from Trant, who played a ball out straight to Kelly.

The forward charged in on goal before shooting from no more than five yards, but the Brigid’s ‘keeper redeemed herself, stopping at point blank range.

Instead, Owens and Aherne added to the margin, which stood at four goals with 15 minutes to go, and the game started to peter out towards a conclusion that had looked inevitable since at least early in the second period.

There was one more save to be made: another cracker of a close range stop from Trant: Mayo had had their chances, but so had Dublin.

A 3-15 1-10 no less than the Jackies deserved on the balance of play and while there’s no question Aherne’s team are treating this as the lesser of this year’s trophy options, it was worthy of a noisy celebration.

Dublin’s ladies footballers celebrate their first ever national league crown; Niamh McEvoy, right, on the attack. Picture: Martin Doherty

Sinead Aherne lifts the trophy. Picture: Sportsfile

Bohan hails Aherne  JAMES HENDICOTT

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SINEAD AHERNE hit an emphatic and decisive 1-9 in Dublin’s comfortable win over Mayo, through which they picked up their first ever Ladies league title in Sunday afternoon at Parnell Park.

It was his captain, playing for Dublin for 15 years, who manager Mick Bohan singled out for praise after a fluent attacking display saw off the western county by a far greater margin than anyone could have predicted in what was widely expected to be a close-matched contest.

“Sinead Aherne is playing 15 years for Dublin, and that’s her first National League title,” Bohan said.

“For her, a spectacular day to give such a performance, to captain the team and obviously to create history.”

On the margin of the win, he suggested: “The reality is that sometimes the scoreboard reflects an easy finish. They were in for two really good goal chances. [There were] a couple of outstanding saves from Ciara Trant right throughout the game. Niamh Collins made a very important block. “[The Dublin team’s] philosophy in the tackle was outstanding. The intensity in that first half was something that we hadn’t seen from them during the National League but they’ve learned to step up when needs be.“ Bohan can take no little praise for the success himself. His return to the Jackies’ set up early in 2017 immediately had the desired effect, as his charges went on to win a first All Ireland title since 2010. That they had reached the league final with a somewhat uninspired display over the past couple of months (but enough to win, nonetheless) is indicative of the attitude that Bohan has inspired; the ability to perform so emphatically when it mattered a reflection of the team’s drive and focus.

“It’s hard to believe, isn’t it, that that’s Dublin’s first National League title,” he commented afterwards. It is.

It’s equally hard to believe that they’ll be waiting anything like as long for a second.

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Parrott powers Ireland into Euro contention  sport@dublingazette.com

FORMER Belvedere man Troy Parrott scored the vital goals to reignite the Republic of Ireland Under17s as he fired them to a 1-0 win over Denmark in their second European Championship group stage tie.

The win at St George’s Park in England saw Ireland bounce back from an opening day defeat to Belgium and means they have a chance of escaping their group if they can beat Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday.

It is a panel packed with Fingal talent Hartstown’s Sean Brennan, Rush’s Ray O’Sullivan, Castleknock’s Ryan Cassidy and Donabate’s Conor Grant as well as Santry’s Sean Bohan and Finglas’s Kameron Ledwidge.

Against the Danes, Ireland came flying out of the blocks and went ahead in just the fourth minute.

Brennan expertly switched the play to find Adam O’Reilly in space.

O’Reilly found Parrott out wide, the Tottenham Hotspur forward then cut inside and drove a right footed strike past Daniel Andersen in the Danish goal.

The second half started lively once again with two clear cut chances for Ireland. First Adam Idah and then Parrott both went close to extending the lead but both ef-forts went narrowly over the crossbar.

Ultimately it was the early goal that was decisive as Ireland head into Friday against Bosnia with all to play for.

Former Belvedere man Troy Parrott, left, in the wake of his crucial goal for the Republic of Ireland Under-17s

“It’s all about being alive in game three and that

victory has ensured we got into Bosnia with a chance to get out of the group.” Colin O’Brien “That’s what we said from day one,” manager Colin O’Brien said afterwards. “These tournaments are all about three games. It’s all about being alive in game three and that victory has ensured we got into Bosnia with a chance to get out of the group.

“I think it was just a real team performance, a really positive start and we should have had a couple more goals in the second half, something we maybe have to look at.

“At 1-0, there is always that chance from a set play or a break that they counter us. But some of our defensive structure in the second half – even though the Danes had a lot of the ball – they found it difficult to penetrate us.”

In the wake of Parrott’s goal, the players all rushed to Shamrock Rovers Kian Clarke to celebrate. The goalkeeper has seen his tournament cut short through injury and O’Brien said it was indicative of the spirit within the squad.

“Kian has been a warrior for us all season and was massive in us qualifying for the European Championships. He’s just had an unfortunate injury and won’t be fit for game three so all the boys wanted to do it for him and celebrate with him.”

Earlier this week in game one, Ireland went down 2-0 to Belgium at Loughborough University Stadium.

Goals in either half from Sekou Sidibe and Yorbe Vertessen ensured a clini-

cal Belgian side claimed the three points.

Ireland opened the brighter but fell behind in the 34th minute when Sidibe slotted home the rebound after Nicolas Raskin’s initial effort came back off the crossbar.

Adam Idah called Nick Shinton into action in the Belgian goal on a number of occa-sions in the second period. The Ireland forward was denied in the 52nd minute when he got on the end of a long ball from Max Murphy.

Idah was frustrated again by Shinton eight minutes later as the Belgian keeper tipped the Corkman’s effort around the post. From the resulting corner Nathan Col-lins headed inches wide as Ireland continued to push for an opening.

Disaster was to strike though for Colin O’Brien’s side with 12 minutes remaining when Yorbe Vertessen was quickest to a rebound to put the Belgians into a lead they would not relinquish.