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Feathers ruffled by action targeting gulls  SYLVIA POWNALL

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BIRDWATCH Ireland says it will “monitor very closely” the removal of seagulls’ nests and eggs in Balbriggan.

Permission to take and

destroy gulls’ nests and eggs was last week granted via an order signed by Arts and Heritage Minister Heather Humphries.

The derogation – which overrides the EU directive protecting birds – is on foot of lobbying by all five Fingal TDs on behalf of local residents.

In March, Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee (FF) told the Seanad that scavenging seagulls posed a serious health and safety risk and had attacked children for food.

But Birdwatch Ireland’s Stephen Newton told The Gazette: “Where is the evidence? There is a level of

hysteria attached to this. The herring gull is under threat.

My worry is now Skerries will want it [nest/egg removal], Howth will want it – where will it end?”

According to the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, the work will be over-

seen locally and Fingal County Council will play no role.

Minister Humphries said: “My Department understands that some community groups are prepared to organise suitable personnel to undertake the work of removing nests and eggs.

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POLITICS | SF TD ADMITS AN INTEREST IN PROBLEMATIC PORTFOLIO

O’Reilly: I’d love to be next Health Minister  SYLVIA POWNALL

F I N GA L S i n n F e i n TD Louise O’Reilly has admitted she would “love” to be Health Minister.

In an interview with An Phoblacht out this week, the party’s health spokesperson outlines her vision for the country’s health services and why she wants the portfolio.

She said: “I want to be Health Minister. I can see the potential in our health service for change.

The only person who can do this is the Minister for Health and that’s a job I would love.

“Fine Gael have plenty of right-wing, privatisation ideology but they are bereft of new ideas.

The report card for this minister is not good, but the report cards for previous ministers – including Micheal Martin, let’s not forget – wasn’t good either.

“How many health ministers have we heard from Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and Labour down the years telling us that they know what’s wrong with the health service but perpetuate a system that clearly doesn’t work?”

Deputy O’Reilly – who has raised the issues of

Louise O’Reilly

waiting lists and the trolley crisis and has been a vocal campaigner for improved mental health services – does not seem to be put off by the fact that her Fingal predecessor, James Reilly (FG), was voted the worst health minister in the history of the State.

She said: “Sinn Fein

has the vision to transform the system. Healthcare is a jig-saw with many pieces that need to fit together but you’ve got to have the vision, the will and the wherewithal to make that happen, otherwise patients and staff will suffer.”

The last woman who declared her interest in heading up the Department of Health – Mary Harney – is credited with making significant progress in tackling consultants’ hours and other tricky issues, although she was not a popular minister.

Deputy O’Reilly does

not shy away from contentious issues. Just last week she reiterated Sinn Fein’s call for a repeal of the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution and said abortion needs to be made available in Ireland.

Earlier this week, she published a private members’ business motion on the governance of the new Maternity Hospital and called on the Government to ensure it has “legally-guaranteed independence” from “all non-medical influence” including the Sisters of Charity, which owns the St Vincent’s site.

Seminar to help push Metro North FINGAL Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler will host a high-level seminar next week to discuss the merits of fast-tracking Metro North.

The light-rail project linking Swords to the airport and on to the city centre was identified as a priority by the Government in 2015 in its 2016-2021 Building On Recovery capital investment plan.

However, as revealed in last

week’s Gazette, work on the transport corridor is not expected to begin for a number of years and is planned to be in operation by 2026/2027 at the earliest.

The Government is currently undertaking a mid-term review of its investment plan and has additional resources to commit to priority projects.

Fingal County Council is advocating that for the sustain-

able development of the Dublin city region, a fast, dedicated transport connection is needed.

Cllr Butler (FF) said: “Metro North is an essential investment for Fingal and for Swords in particular.”

The council’s chief executive, Paul Reid, supported the call, adding that development plans provide for the growth of Swords to a population of 100,000 people, once the neces-

sary infrastructure is provided.

He said: “With travel demand along the route forecast to grow by up to 40% by 2033, car dependency will be unsustainable and key public transport investments such as Metro North are essential.”

The seminar will be attended by representatives from government departments and national agencies such as the National Transport Authority.

FASTNews

Enterprising students in finals with Fingal’s hopes THE Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan, joined Ruth Scott of 2FM and the Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Eithne Loftus, to congratulate Fingal students on their enterprising spirit recently.

They congratulated Bobbi Taaffe, Shannon Clarke and Ciara O’Connor, of Sticks and Stones, the Senior Category and Overall Fingal Winner in the regional finals of the Student Enterprise programme.

The Sticks and Stones enterprise, from Blakestown Community College (Blanchardstown), were joined

by Hold ’Ems, from Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan, in the Junior category; and Make Every Step Count, from Colaiste Ghlor na Mara, Balbriggan, in the Intermediate category to represent Local Enterprise Office Fingal at the overall finals in Croke Park yesterday (Wednesday), May 3.

Tributes to Lusk widow who died in house blaze LOCALS paid tribute to an elderly Lusk widow killed tragically in a house fire at the weekend.

Kathleen Hughes, 86, died in a blaze believed to have been started in a fireplace at her home on Thursday evening. She lived alone after her husband, Jem, died a couple of years ago. Gardai are not treating the fire at her home in Walshestown as suspicious.

It is understood that the alarm was raised by a carer, who visited Ms Hughes daily, while her son arrived on the scene as firefighters were battling the blaze. One neighbour said she was “a lovely quiet lady” who was involved with the Naul Senior Citizens Association.

Four fire engines were dispatched from Skerries, Balbriggan, Finglas, Swords and Phibsboro to battle the blaze. A Dublin Fire Brigade spokesman said: “Teams with breathing apparatus entered the cottage ... but she had died from her injuries in the fire.”

President Higgins to visit Skerries this Saturday PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins will visit Skerries this Saturday, May 6, to mark the town’s win in the national Tidy Towns competition.

Ireland’s First Citizen will unveil a plaque to commemorate the win, and pay tribute to the town’s volunteers and community groups.

He will also plant a tree at Ardgillan Castle at the invitation of Fingal Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler.

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Towering inferno Firefighters battle massive Howth hill blaze

The view of the Howth gorse fire from Clontarf

THE BRAVE men and women of the Dublin Fire Brigade have had a busy few days battling gorse fires around the capital.

The sunny weather has led to bush fires breaking out on both sides of the city this week – but the most spectacular scenes could be seen from anywhere in the capital, as the dry gorse on Howth Hill went up in

flames, with the aftermath looking like something from a Hollywood war movie.

Four DFB units from Kilbarrack, North Strand, Phibsborough and HQ responded to Monday’s massive blaze high on the north Dublin peninsula with the help of a drone, while earlier, firefighters from Dun Laoghaire had responded to a smaller

grass fire on the Enniskerry Road in Kilternan.

Gorse fires are sometimes deliberately lit, but more often are caused by glass bottles magnifying the sun’s rays, or by clumsily discarded cigarettes.

With the good weather is set to continue into next week, the public are being urged to take care and pick up their litter. Pictures: DFB

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COURTS | BALBRIGGAN LOCAL CONTINUES TO DENY OFFENCES; SET TO APPEAL BALBRIGGAN

Man jailed for sexually assaulting young girl AN AMBULANCE driver has been jailed for the repeated sexual assault of a child.

John Devereux, 52, had denied ten counts of assault on the nine-year-old on dates in 2012 and 2013. A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court acquitted Devereux, a HSE paramedic, of seven counts but found him guilty of three charges.

The court heard that Devereux, of Westbrook Avenue, Balbriggan, was previously an ambulance driver with the Order Of Malta and had a leading role in the Scouts.

He is now a registered sex offender and will lose his job on conviction – and he can no longer be involved in any of the

voluntary bodies he was associated with.

Defence counsel Orla Crowe told the court that he continued to deny the offences and intends to appeal the conviction.

A victim impact statement from the victim’s parents read out in court said the accused should never again be given access to vulnerable children.

Therapy The details of how Devereux came into contact with the girl cannot be published in order to protect her anonymity.

Her parents said she has gone through hours of therapy, and they were concerned

that as she gets older, she will realise the full impact of what he has done to her.

Ms Crowe handed in testimonials for her client which she said showed he was “a fine upstanding man who is widely well regarded”. She said he had no previous convictions.

Judge Pauline Codd suspended the last year of a three-and-a-half year term of imprisonment on condition the man undergo a community-based and in-house treatment programme for sex offenders on release.

She noted that the man took part in the gross exploitation of the innocence of a young girl and had never expressed

remorse.

“He has never apologised in respect of his actions. Such an apology would vindicate the young victim and her family,” she said.

Judge Codd said the sexual assault, which involved sexual touching and rubbing of the child, lay on the lower- to middle-end of the scale of sexual assault.

After sentencing, Ms Crowe applied for restrictions in identifying her client. Judge Codd initially ordered that the accused could not be named, but later lifted this order after a further application from the Director of Public Prosecutions and consent from the child’s parents.

Ready for the races

RUSH woman and bespoke dressmaker Ana Maguire, of the Ana Mac label, looked suitably stunning as she attended the racing at Punchestown recently, where her superb style surely set some fashionistas’ pulses racing.

Picture: Aisling Kennedy

Fancy a career change? Get on down to the Pitman Training Centre in Swords

THE PITMAN Training Centre on North Street in Swords is having an Open Evening on Wednesday next (May 10) from 4pm until 7pm. The average medical secretary in Ireland earns around €27,000 per annum but can earn up to €38,000.

Call 01 8404075 or email swords@pitman-training.net to find out more.

Locals set to crack on to remove seagulls’ nests, eggs Continued from Page 1

“My Department will be requesting any such groups to prepare a report on their activities.

This will input into the overall review in 2018.”

The order is confined to the Balbriggan area only and is on a one-year pilot basis – which means if it’s deemed successful, the practice could continue.

A council spokesperson said: “Following the recent derogation made to allow the removal of seagull nests or eggs by property owners/occupiers in part of Balbriggan town, Fingal County Council wishes to clarify it will not be involved in the removal of nests or eggs.”

Mr Newton, who is senior seabird officer with the conservation group, said Birdwatch Ireland would “monitor very closely” the exercise.

‘Solution is people’ He added: “What they are looking for is discarded food, and if they find that they will stick around. To me, the whole solution is people and what they do with their rubbish.

“Gulls are not getting bigger, they are not out to kill you. Nobody in Balbriggan has even bothered counting how many pairs of nesting gulls there are. That is a key issue for conservation.”

Humane control measures for gulls include using decoys, electronic sirens, reflective streamers and lasers.

Mr Newton said: “Think of the abortion controversy. I suppose killing an egg seems less upsetting than killing an adult bird. Ideally, they should try to remove the nest before they lay anything in it.”

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Out and About

Charlie Danneels, Davy Cullen, Dylan Clark and Adam Cullen

Community celebrates culture and creativity

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HIS week we are bringing you some more fantastic pictured from the Cruinniu na Casca event in Swords Castle for Easter. The event was a celebration of local culture and creativity with live music, children’s arts and crafts and an Easter Market, with local artists, craft-makers and artisan producers showcasing their products.

Yasmin Saleh

Patricia O’Connor and Maria McKay from Bargain Craft Supplies. Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

Tara and Olivia Dodd with Louise Swords

Malcolm, Caroline, Croía, Bradley and Cody Gavin. Pictures: Conor Healy James checking out the music on offer

Albert Manole

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Out and About T Swords Craft Fair showcases a huge array of creativity

HE Swords Craft Fair took place last week and showcased a whole range of fantastic products including knitwear, delicious cakes, art work, handmade jewelry and lots of interesting books to browse through, and lots more.

Clara McGee and Anna Cruise finding some treasures

Vasti Acatincai

Pat Germaine from The Birds and the Teas with his amazing range of chutneys

Aaron Tundall with hand made leather goods, jewellery and secret boxes

Christine Farrell

Nazar and Freas Elnemmawi. Pictures: ALISON O’HANLON

Veronica Cullen with beautiful handmade creations

Annmarie with her fabulous hamper

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SCHOOLS | SWORDS GIRLS GET FOOD FOR THOUGHT FROM TASK

Using Lent to change life-long sugar habits  SYLVIA POWNALL STUDENTS at Loreto College in Swords are enjoying the sweet smell of success – after surviving a 40-day challenge to give up sugar for Lent.

Their eating plan began on Ash Wednesday, and public health and clinical nutritionist Niamh Arthurs was on hand every step of the way to support the whole school.

She told The Gazette: “Basically, the aim was to try and reduce the amount of sugar consumed each day during Lent.

“I did workshops with the girls using experiments to demonstrate the highs and lows of the sugar rush and the sugar crash, and we looked at food labelling to help identify hidden sources

The students were very attentive as they learned all about sugar in foods

of sugar in our everyday foods.

“As the whole school was involved, I did workshops with several year groups and they were a pleasure to work with.”

Niamh also shared some recipes from her website (www.biabites. net) so the girls could make their own healthy alternatives to sweet treats.

Her rawlos, avocado Nutella and fabulous

fudge all went down a treat (see recipe below).

Niamh said: “Everyone loved the rawlos. Blitzing up dates in a little bit of water turns them into a melt-in-the-mouth healthier caramel. Add nut butter for protein and

cover them in dark chocolate for cocoa benefits.

“The great thing is, even though they are so delicious, they are very filling so you won’t scoff them down as you might do with a normal pack of Rolos.”

WHY not try public health and clinical nutritionist Niamh Arthurs’s tasty recipe for Rawlos ?

You can whip up 12 of the tasty snack using her easy-tomake recipe below ...

INGREDIENTS  60g dates in 1-2 tablespoons water  140g almond butter (or a nut/seed butter of your choice)  50g dark chocolate (At least 70% cocoa)

Fifth-year student Ciara Grace said she and her peers are still feeling the benefits. She said: “It really opened my eyes about food. I found it really useful and I took so many helpful tips about how I can eat healthily and still enjoy food. I loved it!”

A first-year student said: “I learned how some foods we eat are not healthy and which ones are healthy. I learned how to swap to healthier cereals like porridge and Weetabix, and I learned different names for sugar and different sugar substitutes.”

PREPARATION  Having soaked the dates in a small amount of water, mash them up. If they don’t mash up easily, heat them gently in the microwave/ hob; then add the nut/seed butter to the mashed dates and mix well.  Roll into balls and freeze for 30 minutes. Melt dark chocolate.  Coat the balls in the dark chocolate and freeze for 20 minutes – serve, and enjoy! For more recipes see www.biabites.net

FASTNews

A new way to help you dig into lots of burial records ON MAY 8, Fingal County Council launches a new free online database of all if its burial records, which are indexed and fully searchable.

The council has responsibility for 33 burial grounds, and has records of burials dating back to 1905. Apart from burial records, the new database also has lots of photos and data about each graveyard, notable burials and interesting epitaphs.

The website launch will take place in the atrium at County Hall Swords, where consultant genealogist John Grenham (inset) – known to many for his Irish Times column, the RTE Genealogy Roadshow, and his own online research tool, Irish Ancestors, and many books on the subject of Irish family history – will speak, as will Mayor Darragh Butler.

Once launched, the database will be accessible via the council ‘s website, www.fingal.ie, on the Libraries or Burial Grounds page, or by simply searching for “Buried in Fingal”.

An urgent need to resolve Rush school site issue – TD ISSUES surrounding a site earmarked for two schools in Rush must be resolved quickly, a local TD has warned. The site is zoned ‘educational’ and will see the construction of the new gaelscoil and a new building for St Joseph’s Secondary School.

However infrastructural issues have delayed the project, and Deputy Alan Farrell (FG) wants urgent action. He said: “I have now been informed that the infrastructural issues surrounding the site, which are being assessed, relate to the development of a distributor road.

“The development of a distributor road for Rush may be necessary to make the educationally-zoned site viable. The situation whereby infrastructural inadequacies delay the development of new school buildings should never arise – unfortunately, this seems to be the case in Rush.

“I believe it is of the utmost importance that greater levels of cross-departmental thinking, and greater levels of engagement between government departments and local authorities, takes place into the future.”

24 social housing units in Swords at pre-tender stage

Quick, run for it – and win!

THESE kids showed just as much enthusiasm as grown-up runners when they took to the expansive grounds of Bremore Castle Park, in Balbriggan recently.

Ella and Liv Foley joined Dean and Nathan Ryan at the introduction of the Balbriggan junior parkrun, created by Parkrun Ireland in partnership with Vhi, with the free 2km long-routes catering for 4- to 14-year-olds. But these boys and girls weren’t thinking about the fun, social and healthy way of exercising with other children – they just wanted to win their race! Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

A SCHEME of 24 social housing units on the Rathbeale Road in Swords is moving a step closer with the project going to pre-tender stage.

The preparation of tender documents for the project is under way and a contractor for the development is expected to be appointed before year’s end.

The 24 units will take about a year to build, with families are expected to move into the new homes by the end of 2018, according to Fingal County Council’s housing department.

Councillors had sought an update and clarification on the issue of the boundary with adjoining estates in the area. The council resolved to continue to work with local residents to have those issues addressed before a contractor is appointed to the project.

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DARKNESS INTO LIGHT | COUNTRY READIES FOR KEY FUNDRAISER AND AWARENESS EVENT

Join thousands in the dark to spread a real message of hope to all  SYLVIA POWNALL IT DIRECTOR Gar y Seery will line up for the annual Pieta House Darkness into Light walk in Malahide Castle at 4.15am on Saturday – having travelled his own road back from depression.

The dad-of-three from Bayside, together with his two oldest kids Paul (13) and Ella (11), is looking forward to starting his journey in the pitch black of night and crossing the finish line as dawn breaks.

The walk – the charity’s main fundraiser – symbolises the struggle from the darkest days of depression to finding the light of hope. Thousands will take part in the Dublin events at Ardgillan Castle, Malahide Castle, the Phoenix Park and Marlay Park.

Gary (41) told The Gazette: “I will be there with the kids as usual, though I’ll probably leave the youngest one at home because she’s too big for the buggy but she couldn’t walk 5k.

“It’s amazing; it’s such a positive atmosphere.

Even though it’s four in the morning, it’s a bit chilly and you’re standing in the middle of a field, there is something so uplifting about it.”

Gary struggled with his own demons, turning to alcohol and plunging to the depths of depression after a combination of events got the better of him.

He was drinking and smoking heavily and eventually plucked up the

courage to visit his GP in 2009.

He said: “I was struggling for about eight or nine months and a number of different things contributed to that, which is probably the case for most people. I was very unhealthy and not really putting any effort into myself or my wellbeing.”

Gary quit the booze and went on a course of anti-depressants but the biggest step on his road to

CAN YOU HELP TO STEWARD? DETAILS of Darkness into Light events are av a i l a b l e at w w w. darknessintolight.ie.

Pieta House are looking for volunteers over 18 to help steward the Malahide event from 2.30am to 5.30am.

If you are interested, please call or text Martin Brennan at 086 321 4336.

recovery was rediscovering his love of exercise.

From the humble beginning of a 1k run, Gary eventually built that up to 10k – and eventually took on the challenge of the Dublin Marathon in October, 2010.

‘Drink is not good’ He said: “Drink is not a good thing when you’re depressed, so that had to go. But at first it was a struggle just to get out the front door and make it to the end of the road.

I was still smoking, so my

breathing wasn’t great.

“It took me a long time to build up to 10k, but I did, and one of the benefits was I managed to give up smoking because I was enjoying it [getting fit] so much.

“All the little milestones along the way were great for building up my selfconfidence.”

Gary has since run marathons in Dublin, New Jersey and India, but one of his greatest achievements, to date, was running the UVU North Pole Marathon in the Arctic Circle in temperatures of minus 41 degrees.

He said: “You run on ice and snow wearing normal running shoes, but a good few pairs of socks. I also had to wear three layers of clothing to stay warm. It was an amazing experience – a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.”

Gary is also celebrating another massive achievement from earlier this month when he ran 177km from Dublin to Belfast in a single day, raising more than €5,000 for the Suicide or Survive charity.

He said: “Running saved me. Over the last six or seven years, I’ve met so many people who are now good friends. I’ve talked to a lot of people who had mental health problems and we all support one another.

“In a way, I’m actually grateful that I went through that bad patch because I’ve gone through so many amazing things as a result.”

THEY’RE TAKING PART TOO; ARE YOU?

 BRIAN KENNEDY

I FEEL so proud to be able to lend support to the incredible work that Pieta House do in every county of the island of Ireland.

The Darkness Into Light walk is such a powerful physical statement to the world, where people from all walks of life gather for those who especially need our help.

I hope that anyone out there feeling that suicide is the only last option will see that there is love and support and alternatives out there. I’m honoured to be involved.

The first step is to reach out.

 RACHEL PILKINGTON Gary Seery with his family: Ella, Mollie-Rose and Paul, and wife Lisa – all there to cheer him on with at the finish of another marathon, in Belfast

Crossing the finish line at the UVU North Pole Marathon in the Arctic Circle

THIS is my fourth year participating in the Darkness Into Light walk, but this year will be extra special for me as I’ll be launching the first one for Tipperary Town, where I grew up.

I love the sense of community that takes place at this unorthodox hour, the generosity of spirit, everyone joining together for the greater good.

It’s a beautiful symbol of hope, a reminder that light always follows the darkness. For many, it’s a cathartic experience.

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Get out and vote

98FM’S BEST OF DUBLIN AWARDS | HEAD OVER TO WWW.98.FM/BESTOFDUBLIN AND VOTE FOR

BUS DRIVER

• Declan Dunne, Ringsend Depot • James Griffin, Clontarf Deport • Dave Connolly, Routes 27 and 77a • Keith Hancox, Route 151 • Christopher Carey, Routes 27 and 77a

BEST DUB

• Brendan O’Carroll, Comedian (right) • Michael Flynn, Mattress Mick • Jim Gavin, Dublin Football Manager • Glen Hansard, Musician & campaigner • Brian Lee, Chopped

SALON

• Di Milo Hair Design, Donnybrook • Beautique Beauty Salon Walkinstown • Red Velvet (Ballyboughal, Crumlin , Malahide) • Jule Beauty & Therapy,

(Grand Canal Square, Swords and Malahide)

TAXI DRIVER • Paul Cullen

• John Spencer • Alex Murray • Paddy Daly • Marcus Richardson

GYM

• Ger Conroy, Mulhuddart • Active8 Fitness, Blanchardstown • Flyefit (Baggot St, Georges St, Macken St,

Ranelagh, Swords, Portobello, Dundrum)

• Active You, Drumcondra • David Lloyd, Clonskeagh

THE FINALISTS are in! After thousands of nominations over the past fortnight, here are the finalists of 98FM’s Best of Dublin Awards, which celebrate the great and good of Dublin, from taxi drivers, barbers and sportspeople to shops, local takeaways and even the best breakfast.

For the fourth year running, the awards, which take place on May 23 in the RDS, will recognise and reward the people and places that make Dublin unique.

More than a thousand people and businesses around the city were shortlisted, but now we’re down to the final 80.

You can vote for your favourite brekkie, cab driver, coffee, pub or even takeaway by simply heading over to www.98.fm/Bestof Dublin – but hurry, because voting closes on Friday, May 12.

A new addition this year is the Dublin Hero category, which aims to celebrate those fantastic Dubs who selflessly go over and above to protect the residents, communities and all the people who frequent and enjoy our beautiful city on a daily basis.

Last year’s awards received over 500,000 public votes and this year the station aims to bring this to over 525,000!

And don’t miss your Gazette in the coming weeks to meet some of the fantastic nominees in the running to become the Best of Dublin.

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THE PERSON, BUSINESS OR HERO YOU THINK SHOULD BE CELEBRATED AS THE CAPITAL’S BEST

RESTAURANT

SHOP

• Ruby’s Bar and Grill, Swords • Peachtree East, Tallaght

• Designer Exchange, Dawson St • Nan’s SuperValu, Ballymun • Siopaella, Wicklow St • The Cupcake Bloke, Coppinger Row

COFFEE

• East Village Cafe, Clondalkin

• Stephen Cluxton (Parnells and Dublin)

• Brasserie66, George’s St, Dublin 2

• Robbie Brady (Burnley and Ireland)

• Saba, Clarendon St & Baggot St

• Con O’Callaghan (Cuala and Dublin)

BAR

• Liz Webster, High Hopes Homeless Charity • The Confession Box, Marlborough St • David Kelly, Paramedic, Loughlinstown

• East Village Cafe, Clondalkin

• Laura Boylan, RNLI & Dublin Fire Brigade Skerries • Joe Mooney, Raheny First Responders

• The Grind, Howth

• Elaine Taylor, Share To Care respite Crumlin

• The Grind, Howth

• Perk-u-licious Coffee House, • Perk-u-licious Raheny Coffee House, Raheny • Granthams, Aungier St • Fonte Café, Parliament St

TAKEAWAY

• Granthams, Aungier St • Fonte Café, Parliament St

• Kanum Thai (Ballsbridge, Park West & Rathgar) • Bombay Pantry

• Philly McMahon (Ballymun Kickams &Dublin) • Garry Ringrose (Leinster and Ireland)

• Libero’s Restaurant, Balbriggan

DUBLIN HERO

• Scrumdiddly’s, Dun Laoghaire & Donabate

SPORTS PERSON

(Rathmines, Rathfarnham, Ashtown, Glenageary, Clonskeagh & Fairview)

• Tiger Wood Pizza, Rathmines • Just Wing It, Tallaght • Angelo’s Takeaway, Ballymun

BREAKFAST

• White Moose Café, Phibsborough • The Hazel House, Tibradden, Rathfarnham • GK Café, Tallaght • Kilkenny Restaurant, Nassau St • Bang Bang Deli & Coffee, Phibsborough

BUTCHER

• Seezers & Sears, Citywest • O Neill Family Butchers, Mulhuddart • Troys Butchers, Moore St • Higgins Family Butchers, Sutton • Kerrigans Butchers, Baldoyle, Malahide & Donaghmede

BARBERS

• Abberley Court, Tallaght • The Clonsilla Inn • The Strand Bar, Rush • The Old Schoolhouse, Swords

LOCAL SPORTS CLUB

• Old County Barbers, Crumlin & Clondalkin • Corduff Football Club, Blanchardstown • Hairlough Barbers, Clondalkin

• Clonee United Football Club

• The Grafton Barber (24 Dublin locations)

• Cuala GAA Club

• Cut & Sew (Crow St & Wellington Quay)

• Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA Club

• Marks Barbers, Harmonstown

• Crumlin Boxing Club

GAZETTE

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DUBLINBUSINESS

Castle Homecare has a new corporate identity

CASTLE Homecare, the Irish-owned and managed home care services provider for older people based in the Ballinteer Business Centre, has launched a new corporate identity. The new branding reflects Castle Homecare’s recent expansion in which the company has also recruited additional home carers to cater for the growing demand for its services.

Commenting on its new branding, Christine King, co-founder and managing director of Castle Homecare said: “Rachel and I were inspired to set up Castle Homecare after working in the area overseas. It is common sense to think that people would want to stay in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own homes as they get older but unfortunately in Ireland, this is not always possible. That’s where we come in. Our carers are all vetted professional carers who are employed by us to provide assistance to older people to help them stay in their homes. We would hope that this service will be available to everyone in due course and we look forward to hearing more about the Government’s plans to include home care in the Fair Deal Scheme.”

Established in 2010 by Christine King from Wicklow and Rachel Scanlon from Ballinteer in Dublin, Castle Homecare employs a team of approximately 90 people who deliver homecare services to older people in approximately 150 homes throughout South Dublin. The team comprises nurses, paramedics, psychiatric nurses, community workers, social workers and administrators. All team members are highly qualified and certified in their specific areas.

Castle Homecare develops tailored bespoke homecare plans for its clients, depending on their individual requirements. Services offered include: Companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, preparing for bed, respite care, dementia and Alzheimers care.

Stationery chain to open first Irish store in Dundrum AUSTRALIA’s most exciting and colourful stationery retailer, Smiggle, is rolling out the VIP green carpet and opening its first ever store in Ireland on May 12.

Smiggle – where a smile meets a giggle – will open in the country’s largest shopping mall, Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin, next month. And it’s set to take Ireland by storm, with a number of further shop openings planned throughout this year.

The bold and bright stationery store will be a welcome addition to Dundrum Town Centre, tempting shoppers with a treasure trove of quirky and exciting products.

Smiggle is dedicated to creating original, fun and affordable products. Whether you’re searching for a great gift for a stationery lover or need to spruce up your own collection, Smiggle promises something for everyone.

Shoppers can choose from a whole host of funky products, focused on bold colour, quirky graphics, good value and innovation. These offerings will be brought to life in Dundrum Town Centre, with promises of multicolored backpacks, eye-catching pencil cases, sparkly stationery, gadgets and gizmos, and lots of goodies to deck out desks.

Grafton Merchanting to hire 170 new staff

Eddie Kelly, chief executive officer, Grafton Merchanting ROI with Noel Wyse, Darragh Harte and Barry Horgan all staff members from Chadwicks Express outlet, at the recently opened Chadwicks Express outlet, East Wall Road. Picture: Shane O’Neill Photography

30 jobs to be created

by Diaceutics

in areas including global operations, marketing and data analysis, bringing its global team up to 100. The jobs will be created at its global headquarters in Ireland; US headquarters in Parsippany, New Jersey; as well as in satellite offices in Asia and South America.

Peter Keeling, CEO, Diaceutics, said: “Testing is now at the heart of pharmaceutical companies’ ability to identify the right patients for their new therapies. We are uniquely posiDIACEUTICS, the Irish data analytics and diag- tioned to provide the global testing perspective nostics intelligence company has announced that allows this identification and treatment of the creation of 30 new jobs. patients who will benefit from specific and often The jobs, which will be filled by year-end life-saving drugs.

2018, will facilitate further international growth “To put the importance of what we do into for Diaceutics and allow it to expand its pres- context, we have put structures in place that ence in all of its key markets including the US, each year help 48,000 cancer patients in the Europe, Asia and South America.

US and EU get biomarker testing and therefore Since inception, Diaceutics has been involved potentially gain access to the right drug for their in more than 200 drug launches and currently specific condition. Diaceutics has been growing by an average of has a 60% share in the 60% per annum for top 10 global markets. the past three years It currently counts 26 and we expect that out of the world’s top growth trajectory 30 pharmaceutical to continue as our companies as clients addressable market and provides oversight is doubling. of testing in 23 markets.

“To facilitate that, In order to build we will require a on its 60% growth last number of new team year, Diaceutics will Peter Keeling, CEO, and Philip White, CFO, members in key create 30 extra jobs Diaceutics, announcing new jobs. roles over the next over the next two years Picture: Kelvin Boyes two years.”

GR AFTON Merchanting ROI, a building and plumbing company, has announced that it will create 170 jobs over the next two years as part of its expansion.

The new roles will increase total employment at GMROI to 1,420 staff which is an increase of almost 350 since 2014.

GMROI, owner of the Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley brands, will create up to 100 of the 170 new roles in 2017.

The rest will be created in 2018.

The roles include senior management, specialist sales, operatives and administrative support and they will be created in most regions in Dublin.

Building on the recent opening of a pilot Chadwicks Express store in Glasnevin in late 2016, the new outlets include two Chadwicks Express branches in East Wall (just opened) and Turvey and a Davies’ outlet (specialist heating and bathroom branch) in Sallynoggin, South Dublin due to open in the coming months.

Eddie Kelly, Chief Executive, GMROI said: “We very pleased to be announcing 170 new jobs.

“These roles represent a significant opportunity for young people to join a growth industry and avail of the significant training and development provided within the company.”

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Going on the record  JAMES HENDICOTT SALLAY MATU GARNETT – better known by her stage name ‘Loah’ – has been around the Dublin music scene for quite some time. In her current, solo guise she debuted in 2014, but Loah already had experience working with Hozier and Kila under her belt.

Now, having done gigs as far afield as New York and Texan industry festival SxSW, she’s finally putting her work down on record.

“I planned to record the ‘This Heart’ EP a couple of years ago,” Loah told the Gazette. “I had most of the tracks back in 2015, but when I went to record it I just had a bad feeling. I decided to wait. In June 2016 I went up to Hellfire Studios and spent a week there. I had planned on doing it all in one go, but I decided to take longer on the vocals, and worked with Ken McCabe [of Dublin act Come On Live Long] on sorting out the arrangements.”

Matu Garnett, from Maynooth, has long flitted between an astonishingly broad assortment of projects, which probably explains much of the time taken getting her sound down on record.

Self-described as ‘Art Soul’, her music explores a wide mix of genres including funk, soul, jazz, blues and afrobeat. The entire process has squeezed between work as a pharmacist, and a period in which she was working largely as a screen actor, and making music around it.

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GIDDY GUMDROPS ANNIE

OUR Dog of the Week looking for their #SpecialSomeone* is Annie, a three-yearold female Lurcher crossbreed who just loves attention and cuddles. Annie seems to think she is a tiny lap dog and tries her very best to sit on people’s laps and we just don’t have the heart to tell her she is too big for this.

Although Annie loves to snuggle up on the sofa and chill out, she is also a giddy gumdrops who really enjoys long walks and a giggle. Annie really is an endearingly social dog and she is even happy to share all of her belongings with other dogs. She loves children but due to her giddiness, we suggest children are about 10 years of age or older so she doesn’t bowl them over with her affections!

If you can be Annie’s #SpecialSomeone*, then contact Dogs Trust on 01 879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off Exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website, www.dogstrust.ie. You can also find them at www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline, or on Twitter @ DogsTrust_IE.

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Maybe you used to be indecisive – but now you’re not so sure ...

 EMMA NOLAN

CHOICES, choices, choices... it appears we Irish are spoiled for them – and a new survey has revealed just what influences the decisions that we make, or don’t.

Of 1,001 Irish adults polled, 80% say they make up to 50 choices a day, with men being more decisive than women.

The survey, undertaken by Carphone Warehouse for their Your Choice campaign, found that 60% of men say they make decisions and stick to them, compared to 44% of women.

Just over a quarter of men (27%) say they are indecisive, while 42% of women say find it hard to make a decision.

However, clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy says it doesn’t necessarily mean that men are better decision makers.

“While men say they are more deci-

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sive, this doesn’t necessarily mean they tend to make better decisions. What this shows is that men tend to be more impulsive.

“The research reveals that 80% of people think they make up to 50 choices a day but, in reality, this figure runs into the thousands.

“Having choice in your life is having control. Control is fundamental to our survival, and so is how we adapt to change.

“Our powerful unconscious keeps us seeking control, and it’s the desire for control that keeps us seeking choices.

Choice is also linked to change, and change is a constant feature for humans – we change, or we die.

“It’s how we adapt to change that is fundamental to our happiness and quality of life.”

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FEATURE SCHOOLS: WOMAN AT CENTRE OF NATIONAL DEBATE IS SHARING SOME TRUTHS WITH THE NEXT GENERATION

Emma’s message helps to tell teens: Domestic violence is never, ever okay  EMMA NOLAN AFTER going viral for publicly accusing her former partner of domestic abuse, Finglas woman Emma Murphy is using her platform to raise awareness on domestic violence issues.

The 26-year-old mother of two told The Gazette about her new campaign, Be That Voice, where she is visiting schools around the country and talking to teens about domestic violence and mental health.

“I started this campaign because a lot of students follow me on social media and a lot of them have been saying they’d love to have me visit their school.

“I decided to name the campaign ‘Be That Voice’ because I used my voice, so it’s become the term that I use when I speak about it [domestic violence].”

Emma has visited two schools so far with a programme she has developed, where she was really well received.

She explained: “I deliver a presentation and then we do some activities.

We talk about love and respect and words that would describe a happy relationship, so it’s a nice, positive and lovable expe-

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Emma giving a talk and presentation to a school; right: her picture which sparked a national conversation on domestic abuse last year

rience.”

The reception from students so far has been “unbelievable”, Emma said.

“It was so powerful and when I showed my video, there wasn’t one sound in the place and they all came up to me afterwards to shake my hand and take pictures with me.”

Emma believes she

‘I’m not an authority figure – I go in wearing normal clothes, and they relate to me’ --------------------------

is an ideal person to get this message across to students, because she’s young and relatable.

“I’m not an authority figure – I go in wearing normal clothes, and they relate to me.”

Emma applied for funding from the Government to help deliver her programme but was declined.

However, she has set up a

GoFundMe page to raise money for equipment – a camera, a tripod, a projector, and a merchandise and marketing budget.

She said: “I’m so determined to make this work – I’m looking at these teenagers and they’re looking back at me with conviction, listening to what I’m saying and taking it all in.”

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CHARITY: CYCLISTS NEARING THE END OF A NATIONWIDE JOURNEY TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

DJ Colm Hayes and his daughter Holly joined Deliveroo riders to announce the company’s official partnership with the Cycle Against Suicide charity. Cyclists are currently nearing the end of their cross-Ireland fundraising and awareness venture, The Cycle 2017, which concludes at Dublin Castle this weekend. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan

Pedalling a big message CYCLE Against Suicide – the charity set up to raise awareness about mental health issues in Ireland – has teamed up with Deliveroo to help spread the message, “It’s ok not to feel ok”.

Over the past few weeks, Deliveroo provided its customers with many opportunities to get involved and support the charity’s flagship event, The Cycle 2017, a weeklong cycle across Ireland to help raise awareness about the growing issue of suicide in Irish communities, and the importance of asking for help.

Deliveroo Dublin has also set up an exclusive online donut shop allowing all proceeds raised to go directly to the charity.

The Cycle 2017 is currently winding its way across the country, having

set off on Sunday, April 23 from Swords Castle, but set to conclude this Saturday, May 6 back in the capital at Dublin Castle.

For further information, see w w w.cycleagainstsuicide.com.

HAVE A BIG HEART AND HELP CPR APPEAL RTE broadcaster Michael Lyster is urging big-hearted volunteers to give a few hours of their time to help Irish Heart’s annual Happy Hearts Appeal this May 12.

The charity is encouraging 3,000 volunteers to help sell their iconic happy hearts and raise vital funds to save lives from sudden cardiac arrest, which claims 5,000 lives in Ireland every year.

Michael stressed that he wouldn’t be here today if his wife hadn’t

performed CPR when he suffered a cardiac arrest at home. He said: “CPR saves lives – no-one knows this better than me. I collapsed with a cardiac arrest at home when my heart stopped beating.

“I wouldn’t be here today only for my wife, Anne, who gave me CPR until an ambulance arrived. Without her pushing hard and fast on my chest, I would have been gone. But thanks to my wife and to CPR, I am alive here today.”

Money raised for the Happy Heart Appeal will go towards Irish Heart’s CPR programmes to create lifesavers in every community in Ireland. Starting CPR can double a person’s chance of survival.

To find out about volunteering, see www.irishheart.ie/happyhearts.

DIP INTO A FUN WAY TO HELP SICK KIDS CHILDREN in Hospital Ireland (CHI), one of Ireland’s leading children’s charities, has announced details about its upcoming CHI Cuppa and Cookie morning.

CHI volunteer and organiser of a coffee morning Grace Finnegan said: “I’m really looking forward to our Cuppa & Cookie morning, and would like to thank those who have helped me in the planning of it.

“It’s great fun supporting CHI, and to know I will be helping to make hospital a happier place for children and young people across Ireland is a great feeling.”

CHI are appealing to people to join Grace and help raise funds and celebrate International Chil-

dren’s Day on June 1 by hosting their own Cuppa and Cookie Morning in the weeks running up to and including June 1.

All funds raised will help to provide much needed arts and crafts materials, books and games as well as helping with continuous training programmes for CHI volunteers, adding to the support CHI has been providing for more than 45 years.

TREAT YOURSELF – AND HELP CHILDLINE SALONISTAS take note – from May 22 to 28, the ISPCC’s Get Blown Away for Childline fundraising event returns for a second year, with fashion designer and blogger Pippa O’Connor, and TV Host Mairead Ronan, championing the call for professional salons nationwide

to take part.

Suppor ted by the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, last year’s campaign saw more than 650 salons take part, raising more than €70,000 for Childline, with this year’s target set at €100,000.

Participating salons donate the cost of one blow-dry by each participating hairdresser to the Childline cause.

To take part in Get Blown Away for Childline, all you have to do is go to your local participating salon and get a blo-dry.

Make sure you show off your new hairdo by posting a before-and-after picture online with the hashtag #GetBlownAway, and join in the fun.

Interested salons can register at ISPCC.ie to receive an activity participation pack.

GET READY FOR A FUN RETIREMENT EVENT THE Active Retirement Ireland Marigold Festival Series is back for its fourth year, bringing health and wellbeing to every corner this month and next.

Fun, interactive and informative events will be held around the country, covering everything from sports to music to ballroom dancing, with Dubs asked to note the upcoming Active Ageing Exhibition, at the Marine Hotel, Sutton, on Thursday, June 22.

Kay Murphy, president of Active Retirement Ireland, said: “Active retirement is all about getting out and about, and enjoying face-to-face interactions with others in your community. It’s an oldfashioned social network, like Snapchat or Facebook in real life!”

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E D I U G S T N E V E with JAMES HENDICOTT

Wellfest 2017

The health and wellbeing-focused festival returns to Herbert Park, with classes, workshops and fitness activities all included in the ticket price, and loads of local businesses getting involved. May 6 and 7.

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MUSIC

“Love and Joy” Loah bares her soul in launching debut EP

Loah

This week’s Dublin Life cover star, Loah launches her debut EP ‘This Heart’ at The Sugar Club on May 12. Soulful and varied, the Roz Purcell launches Wellfest 2017 Maynooth-born vocalist who once worked with Hozier and Kila is one of Ireland’s rising stars.

Pop Up Gaeltacht

A nice twist on the ‘pop up’ business concept, a temporary Irish-speaking corner will appear in Marlay Park on May 6, giving plenty of chances to practise your language, however weak or strong it might be.

Darkness Into Light

Early-morning mental health fundraiser for Pieta House comes to Marlay Park, Phoenix Park and other city locations at the bright & early time of 4.15am, symbolically welcoming in the sunrise whilst raising money for those who are struggling. May 6.

Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

The annual celebration of the LGBTQ community in theatre form takes in dozens of performances, running over a two week period until May 14.

WWE Live In Dublin

Wrestling - of the more scripted variety - comes to Dublin’s 3Arena in a rare Irish showing. Cue the costumes and extravagant fight moves. May 5.

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes

Two of Dahl’s rhymes are brought to life in half-hour animated form and presented in a live premiere at the National Concert Hall, alongside the RTE Concert Orchestra. May 6.

Picture: Caolán Barron

Elaine Mai

A Galway native relocated to Dublin, Elaine Mai makes subtle alternative music backed by mellow beats, and with gorgeous vocals layered over the top. She launches her latest EP, ‘The Colours Of The Night’ on May 5.

New album of the week

At The Drive In - in.ter.a.li.a.

Texan hardcore legends cement their recent return which kicked off in Vicar Street, Dublin last year - with their first new album since 2000’s iconic ‘Relationship of Command’.

At The Drive In - in.ter.a.li.a.

“I wrote a song in my grandfather’s native language, Krio, which I really made for myself, exploring my roots”

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“I was acting full time at the same time as recording in 2016,” she recalls. “I struggled to keep up my steam, I’m not sure I’d recommend it. This EP is quite out there. When I was a student I used to write really happy music, but a lot of what’s on the EP explores my internal fears.

It’s a lot about insecurity. When I grew up, I told my parents I wanted to be a poet, but I’ve never felt entitled to be an artist, and in some ways I’m my own worst enemy. At times it’s direct, it’s spiritual, political and painful. Not everyone will get it, and that’s fine.”

Loah is being characteristically modest: her rise up the Dublin music scene to a solo act with a formidable live reputation and a substantial amount of local hype has seen her tagged as one to watch by many. Her background, as well as her work with Hozier and Kila, saw her spend time with the Discovery Gospel Choir and around a productive Trinity College music scene. A period living in New York helped cement her direction and artistic intent.

A recent trip to Texan industry festival SxSW was also something of a marker for progress: a trip that only those expected to progress in music get to make. It was also something of a learning curve for Loah.

“It was really challen ging, and kind of a different headspace to playing in Dublin,” she explains. “People k n ow w h a t I ’m about here, and the scene is very welcoming to me. SxSW forces you to think about what you are, and how people might perceive you. It’s challenging in that I don’t really want to define

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myself, but you need to be stronger and clearer about who you are when people don’t understand the context of what you’re doing. This EP has lots of changes in style. My next EP will be a lot more streamlined, I think!”

Loah’s also realistic about the modern reality of music, admitting that she doesn’t necessarily expect to sell that many copies of ‘This Heart’. “Record sales are more a measure of the demographic of your fans than anything else today,” she says. “It’s not really a measure of success. If, after doing this, I’m playing bigger venues, or I get to tour outside of Ireland, that would be a measure of success.”

Another side of Matu Garnett’s work sees her exploring her origins: having grown up in what she calls “suburban” Maynooth, she describes herself as having “nostalgia that’s sort of really in the mind” for her roots in Sierra Leone.

“It can be strange, as while I grew up in Maynooth, people often ask me where I’m from,” Sallay explain.

“We did visit Sierra Leone a lot when I was young, and I guess I have this kind of idealised version of it in my mind. I wrote a song in my grandfather’s native language, krio, which I really made for myself, exploring my roots.”

To say that Loah’s EP is overdue is something of an understatement: she’s convinced many she has the potential to be one of the biggest act out of the city in quite some time, even if she’s far from convinced of that view herself.

“Working in music is a real rollercoaster,” she concludes. “There’s so much excitement and so much disappointment.

I’m still learning.”

Loah’s debut EP ‘This Heart’ comes out on May 5, with a live launch at The Sugar Club on May 12.

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Find your formula for sun-kissed skin WHILE we’re on the subject of swimwear, skin care and sun protection has to get a mention.

Vichy’s new Ideal Soleil range includes sun protection that suits sensitive skin.

The Ideal Soleil Anti-Sand Milk (€19.50) has a formula that safeguards against the abrasive effects of sand, which can irritate the skin.

Its anti-adherence texture helps prevent the sand from sticking to the skin, allowing it to be easily brushed away.

Its texture is light with a dry touch finish for comfortable application.

The Ideal Soleil Anti-Blemishes Spf 30 Mattifying Corrective Care (€19.99) is great for oily skinned folks.

Using suncream on your face can be a nightmare if you have oily

skin because even though you need the sun protection, your pores are ruined for weeks afterwards.

This new formula is specifically created for oily, imperfection-prone skin.

Its triple action formula of niacinamide, LHA and salicylic acid, targets blemishes, pores and shine while a high protection SPF 30 limits the damage caused by the sun’s UV rays. An antisebum active ensures a nine hour mattifying action.

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River Island Sunglasses €17, cutout swimsuit €55, tassel shorts €40, furry sliders €30

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Penneys Bikini top €10 and briefs €6

Arnotts Seafolly Vintage Wildflower Bandeau Bikini top €78 and ruched bikini brief €60

River Island yellow floral print strappy string bikini top €22 and cut out bikini bottoms €13

New Look Green sequin swimsuit €39.99

Life’s a BEACH H&M bikint top €17.99 bottoms €12.99

H&M one-piece €14.99

 EMMA NOLAN Style Editor

37 ochet bikini top € River Island Cr 2 and bottoms €2

YOU KNOW that panic when it’s a week or two before your holiday and you realise you have nothing new so you go into town and spend a fortune?

Me too – don’t let that happen this year!

If you’ve booked a holiday to somewhere hot start buying things now and just spend a little every other week until your holiday to avoid the dreaded panic splurge.

The high street is fully stocked with new season swimwear right now, most reasonably priced so get out there and get organised.

Penneys sunglasses €3 swimsuit €16 Bag €4 River Island baseball hat €22, palm print bikini top €30, palm print bikini bottom €17

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RETAIL | GOURMET GROCER RANGE AVAILABLE AT LUXURY STORE

Orange, Poppy and

Dean & Deluca brings New York tastes to BT FAMOUS New York gourmet grocer Dean & Deluca has arrived in Dublin.

Founded in 1977 by Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca with the opening of its flagship store in SoHo, New York, Dean & DeLuca has grown into a multi-channel retailer of gourmet foods, wines and kitchenware with operations throughout the United States, as well as international licenses abroad – which now include Ireland, thanks to its Brown Thomas presence.

The designated Dean & Deluca space on Level 3 showcases an assortment of Dean & DeLuca gourmet products and speciality items such as its famous pasta sauces and signature pasta along with risotto kits, truffle oils, porcini sea salts and a French seasoning collection that includes lavender, French Tarragon and rare mustard seeds to enliven your cooking.

The delicious confectionary range from one of New York’s best-known food markets includes almonds and hazelnuts enrobed in fine chocolate, toffee caramels and cheesecake caramels, while kitchenware items such as mugs are available.

Lisa Kageyama, international food and beverage merchant for Dean & DeLuca, said: “We are absolutely honoured to be making the Dean & DeLuca European premiere at the world-renowned Brown Thomas.

“It is wonderful that Ireland will be able to experience many our signature products that have been long enjoyed in New York and other parts of the Dean & DeLuca Rustic Artichokes in Olive Oil 280g (€11.95) world.”

Maxol offers a new way to fill up as Tadka House opens at Greenhills Rd POPULAR Indian take-away Tadka House has opened at Maxol on the Greenhills Road.

One year on from Maxol’s Dragons Den-style Pitch for Success initiative, colleagues Raj Singh and Arun Kumar teamed up with Maxol to offer their award-winning concept, Tadka House, at the latest Maxol forecourt in Dublin.

The recently refurbished store offers customers the option of fresh, hot, authentic Indian food, served in a modern and welcoming environment. Tadka House at Maxol, Greenhills Road also offers a takeaway service, and home deliveries by Just Eat.

Maxol’s chief executive Brian Donaldson joined Raj Singh and Arun Kumar to tuck into some freshly-made fare at the newly-opened Tadka House at Maxol Greenhills Road. Picture: Peter Houlihan

The opening marks another first for Maxol, in continuing to

provide a broad choice of freshly prepared food for its customers.

Commuters travelling on the M50, locals, and employees around the Greenhills area can experience fresh Indian flavours and natural spices, all sourced from local suppliers together with a selection of quality prepared food from Maxol’s own hot and cold deli counter, Moreish.

The Tadka House menu is free from preservatives and sauces are made on site from scratch using onion, garlic, ginger and cumin.

The menu offers a lunch and evening menu with some of India’s favourite dishes, such as chicken korma, lamb Balti and healthy inspired Indian salads, as well as vegetarian options.

Polenta Drizzle Squares – yum!

Orange you glad to have these colourful treats to rustle up?

THIS week, we have a delicious recipe for Orange, Poppy and Polenta Drizzle Squares, which serve 16 and come courtesy of Siucra and Catherine Fulvio.

The inclusion of polenta in this fragrant and moist tray bake makes it incredibly light in texture.

The fresh, zesty flavours of the oranges, teamed with the sweet, sticky drizzle, is a match made in heaven!

INGREDIENTS Cake l 150g butter l 150g Siucra Caster Sugar l 3 eggs l 180g plain flour, sifted l 50g fine polenta l 2 tsp baking powder l 2 tbsp poppy seeds l 1 medium orange, zest and juice l 3 to 4 tbsp milk Drizzle l 1 medium orange, zest and juice l 100g Siucra Caster Sugar To decorate l Thin slices of orange (simmered on a stock syrup) and mint

PREPARATION l Preheat the oven to 180°C /Fan 160°C /Gas 4, then line the base and sides of a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with baking parchment. l Cream the butter and Siucra Caster Sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one as a time, beating after each addition. l Combine the flour, polenta, baking powder and poppy seeds together, then fold these into the egg mixture. Add the orange juice and zest.

If it is too stiff, add a few tablespoons of milk. l Pour the mixture into the tin, spread evenly and bake for about 25 minutes. To check if it is cooked insert a skewer into the centre. When it comes out clear the cake is ready. l Just as the cake comes out of the oven, stir the Siucra Caster Sugar, orange zest and orange juice together and, while the cake is still hot, pour the topping over. l Cool the cake in the tin for 15 minutes before removing to a rack. l Slice into 16 squares when cool.

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Despite some brutal scars from its former Soviet past, today Vilnius is one of Europe’s most beautiful – and affordable– cities, being easy to reach and very easy to explore

VILNIUS: BUSTLING CAFES SIT ALONGSIDE HISTORIC SQUARES IN THIS PROUD, BEAUTIFUL CITY

Lovely Lithuania enchants WHEN it comes to city breaks in Europe, they don’t come more highly recommended than Vilnius.

Lithuania’s cool, compact capital is the driving force behind its booming tourism industry – and with good reason.

It boasts breath-taking medieval architecture married with a bustling cafe culture, and you can take it all in on foot.

Not only that, but Vilnius is one of the cheapest cities to visit in Europe, providing excellent value in accommodation, attractions and dining.

A pint of lager will set you back just a couple of euro, and there are plenty Be inspired to visit Barcelona

of trendy bars serving craft beers and traditional brews alongside imported European brands.

Wander through the charming cobbled streets of eastern Europe’s largest Old Town taking in the vibrant atmosphere – and the sense of patriotism with the red, yellow and green flag hung from every pillar.

After a century of turbulence, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to claim its independence in 1990, and its hard-won national identity is a source of great pride.

See for yourself some of its UNESCO-protected sights

Fill up on kibinai – a traditional dish similar to Cornish pasties – from Pinavija Cafe to fuel your walking tour.

If you’re up to the challenge, then a visit to the 10th century Gediminas

Tower – the last remaining part of the city’s castle – offers panoramic views of the Old Town below.

The warren of medieval cobbled streets is UNESCO-protected and offers a wealth of parks, squares, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as an array of charming neoclassical and baroque churches.

The city’s character has been shaped by its fascinating history, including time under Poland and Russia’s rule. And it was once named the ‘Jerusalem of the North’ by Napoleon for its strong Jewish influence.

Only 3,000 Jews remain in Lithuania, but their 8th Century roots can still be

seen in the form of the Choral Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Flame of Hope sculpture, commemorating the 90% of the city’s Jewish population killed in The Holocaust.

The Museum of Genocide Victims – housed in a former KGB building – deals with the systematic murder of Jews by the Nazis. The museum retains in its basement the prison used by the Russian secret service, as well as the original execution chamber, where bullet holes still scar the walls.

The Travel Department offers a three night Vilnius break which includes a half-day guided city tour

with an expert local guide, as well as plenty of time to explore all the city has to offer at your own pace.

Prices start from €349pp for 3 nights including return flights from Dublin, 4-star B&B hotel accommodation, excursions, transfers, taxes and charges and expert local guides, with flights departing this September and October.

For further information, see www.traveldepartment.ie or call 01 6371600; alternatively, if you’d prefer to plan your own itinerary, Ryanair flights to Vilnius start from €30.99.  TRAVEL EDITOR spownall@dublingazette.com

You may want to go to see one of Spain’s true treasures – beautiful Barcelona city DISCOVER golden beaches, Gaudi’s masterpieces, Catalan cuisine, buzzing bars and an atmospheric gothic quarter on city breaks to Barcelona.

Take a trip during the month of May and you can visit the David Bowie Is exhibition, displaying more than 300 objects relating to the music icon including his costumes, arte-

facts and memorabilia.

Explore the serenity of Park Guell and the surrealism of Gaudi’s architecture before strolling around ancient alleyways filled with medieval relics in Barri Gotic.

Relax on the golden sands of Barceloneta Beach and explore the bustling promenade up to Olympic Port.

A short trip out of the city, you’ll find the charming seaside town of Sitges and the magnificent Montserrat mountain range.

After sunset, you can sample the best of Catalan cuisine in Barcelona’s tapas bars and show your moves in the city’s pulsating jazz and salsa clubs.

Three night breaks from €159 – see www.lastminute.com

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M50MOTORING Discover a new look THE new Land Rover Discovery has come on the market with some fresh thinking and a new design that quickly grows on you. Land Rover has incorporated a feeling of strength in the new design so you instantly feel that you’re driving a solid and strong SUV. Discovery has been at the heart of the Land Rover range for over 27 years and the new model is a significant departure in terms of styling, which I was originally unsure about. Once up close to the big Land Rover that feeling that they had lost some of the heritage was quickly evaporated. This is a big and solid SUV to look at with improved road and field performance, while retaining some of the important Land Rover credentials, such as towing ability.

The new design is the most obvious change.

Land Rover has retained the Discovery signature stepped roof design; it’s just more subtle now than before. The new design means a change to the dimensions of the boot area. This is slightly smaller than with the previous model and that has the consequence of eliminating the opportunity for a popular five-seat commercial model.

The other big change with the new Discovery is the arrival of a 2.0 turbodiesel engine option using the now proven Ingenium engine, developed and built by Land Rover. For the new Discovery this engine gets twin turbo treatment and the end result is a very powerful while compact package under the bonnet.

Compared with the entry 3.0 litre V6 diesel engine of the past, this new engine is lighter and more economical. Despite its size it still delivers more power at 340bhp, than

FASTNews Easytrip helps to keep Blood Bikes service on the road IRELAND’S only electronic parking and tolling tag provider easytrip has come to the aid of Blood Bikes to cover the bikers and drivers toll charges.

Blood Bikes, who provide a voluntary service throughout Ireland, were considering withdrawing their services due to toll charges this week.

Ciaran Doyle, marketing and sales manager of easytrip Ireland said: “Blood Bikes play a crucial part in bringing blood to hospitals and medical centres across Ireland and we are delighted to be able to

The new-look Land Rover Discovery has more modern styling

cover their toll charges so that they can reach

Land Rover Discovery 2.0TD SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Engine power 0 – 100km/hr Economy Fuel Tank Capacity CO2 emissions Road Tax Band Euro NCAP Rating Warranty Entry Price

the entry V6 engine of the past, with a slight drop in engine torque. Land Rover is so confident about the improved economy, helped by the fact that they shaved 480kg from

2.0 litre 240hp 8 seconds 15.4km/litre 6.5l/100km or 43mpg 77 litres 163g/km D €570 5 star (2017) 3 years (100,000km) €57,815

the weight compared with the previous model, that it lowered the fuel tank capacity by five litres.

Get in behind the wheel and you’ll be pleasantly surprised just how power-

those most in need.

Land Rover has broken the design mould with the new Discovery model and also introduced a new engine option as Michael Moroney found out when he took the new model for a lengthy test drive. ful the new Discovery can be. I took it for a lengthy test drive run that included some trailer towing, over 1,400km and some offroad driving.

Air suspension adds to the driving comfort and the traditional Land Rover sway remains but it always feels very much in control.

Across lengthy country roads the Discovery can handle the conditions and the impressive engine torque was on tap to cope with whatever the conditions presented.

The official fuel economy figure is 15.4km/litre (6.5l/100km or 43mpg).

This is impressive relative to the Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Pajero competition, both of which have bigger engines.

In practice, it’s not easy to

achieve this performance and length test gave me a figure that was about 35% higher.

The ability to cruise on the motorway at the 120km/hr speed at close to 1750rpm on the engine does also help with the economy performance. It also ensures quieter driving and an enhanced driving experience.

Internal comforts are impressive. The dash layout is very much in line with the rest of the Land Rover range, with a feeling of robust controls.

The off-road controls are very similar to the past, with a dial control for selection that quickly and electronically engages a new driving function.

The air suspension system is also electronically controlled from the

Blood Bikes provide a vital service, free of charge, ensuring other emergency services are not taken out of service.

We hope Blood Bikes will be made exempt from tolling soon and in the

central control area and I found it very easy to understand the system.

The central screen gives a host of options and its touch screen system was also very easy to understand. Land Rover fits up to nine USB ports and six 12-volt charging points in the new model, so all passengers can keep their devices charged on the move.

Entry prices start at €57,815, which is competitive, especially given that there is now no commercial option.

This price levels pitches the Discovery well against the competition with its new looks, very impressive performance. It’s got a new image and now it’s going to be a popular choice for Dublin SUV drivers.

interim we are more than happy to cover their tolls to ensure their service continues without delay.”

Blood Bikes is a notfor-profit Irish charity established by volunteers who look after the timely delivery of blood, breast milk and other medical items to hospitals and medical centres nationwide 365 days a year.

Colin Delaney, CEO of easytrip Ireland receiving a certificate of appreciation from Fergus Lennon of Blood Bikes

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce – now in Ireland FOLLOWING the recent launch of the Alfa Romeo Giulia, the range has been expanded to now include the Veloce model. Alfa Romeo claims that this new model balances the dynamics and comfort of the Giulia range to offer affordable performance and luxury. Entry prices start from €53,895.

The new Giulia Veloce comes with an exclusive 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, partnered with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive. The four-cylinder engine is made entirely of aluminium, generating 280hp and a maximum torque of 400Nm at 2,250 rpm, taking it from 0 – 100kmh in just 5.7seconds and onto a top speed of 240kmh.

In addition to the MultiAir electro-hydraulic valve activation system, it also features a “2-in1” turbocharger system and direct injection, with 200-bar pressure. Made in the factory at Termoli, Italy, this new engine claims to return 16.4km/litre (46.3mpg) on the combined cycle and emits just 141g/km CO2, delivering a responsive yet efficient drive.

The Giulia Veloce features exclusive sports exterior styling, including sports bumpers, 18-inch alloy wheels, coloured brake calipers,

dark tinted privacy glass with black gloss window surrounds and a rear sports diffuser with dual exhaust tailpipes. Misano Blue paint will also be available as an option, exclusive to the Giulia Veloce. The quality feel continues inside with a driver layout, which is complemented by a choice of black, tan or red Italian leather sport seats and aluminium shift paddles on the steering column.

Other standard features on the Veloce include 25W Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights; front and rear parking sensors, a rear view camera with dynamic gridlines, power folding exterior mirrors, and heated 6-way electric front seats including electric side bolster support.

This new Alfa Romeo is the safest car ever tested by Euro NCAP, achieving a five-star rating and 98 per cent score for passenger safety.

All models in the Giulia range come packed with new generation driver technology including forward collision warning (FCW), autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian recognition, lane departure warning (LDW), integrated braking system (IBS) and The Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce priced from €53,895 ex works cruise control with speed limiter.

Kia ups the spec in the new Picanto KIA launched its third generation Picanto city car in Ireland last week, with some fresh styling, improved engines and competitive entry prices starting from €13,295 for the TX model. This new Picanto comes with a lower CO2 engine for cleaner driving, Bluetooth and remote radio controls, electrically heated mirrors, rear electric windows, four radio speakers, a leather covered steering wheel and gear lever as well as body coloured mirrors and door handles.

The new Picanto is powered by one of three petrol engines, including Kia’s new 1.0-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection (T-GDI) unit. When the new 1.0-litre T-GDI engine goes on sale later this year, Kia claims that it will be the most powerful engine ever offered in the Picanto, and the first time this car has offered a turbocharged gasoline engine.

The Picanto has held third place in the small car market that’s dominated by the Hyundai i10 well ahead of the Toyota Aygo and Picanto. The new Picanto gets a 15mm wheelbase extension while the overall design means a shorter

overhang for easier city driving.

The exterior of the Picanto comes with new projection headlamps with LED indicators and LED daytime running lights.

Later in the year a subtle shark-fin antenna on the roof will replace the existing aerial.

The new Picanto claims to have more leg and head-room than the best-selling rivals, while a lower step height makes for easier entry and exit from the car. The base of the dashboard has been moved upwards by 15 mm for greater knee and leg space for front passengers.

There is a new dashboard layout which is now more centrally

aligned, with a large 7.0-inch ‘f loating’ touch screen HMI (human-machine interface) sitting above the centre console.

This moves many of the car’s controls further up into the driver’s line of sight.

The boot capacity grows from 200 litres to a maximum 255 litres and features a two-step boot floor, which can be raised or lowered by 145 mm to create additional space as required, as well as create an under-floor storage area.

The 60:40 split-folding rear seats can be folded down completely flat with a one-touch lever, for maximum ease of use. This boosts cargo capacity to 1,010 litres.

Kia claims that the new Picanto is the safest A-segment car Kia has ever made. It features more Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) compared to the outgoing model and a selection of active safety technologies.

The new Kia Picanto. Prices start from €13,295.

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ReelReviews

GHOST IN THE SHELL A flawed reinvention

SCARLETT Johansson is miscast as the Major at the heart of Ghost in The Shell (Cert 15A, 107 mins), based on the classic anime of the same name. In a future world where massively cybernetically modified or augmented humans are commonplace, she’s one herself, on the trail of some very dangerous hackers.

It often looks absolutely spectacular, but it misfires in several different ways.

BEAUTY & BEAST

It’s okay, but unecessary THE original, slightly dated Disney animation is still much more charming than this Beauty and The Beast (Cert PG, 129 mins) reboot.

The live-action remake is okay, but comes off as a little more one-dimensional in parts than the source cartoon, with a number of key roles stuck with some underwhelming casting. It’s fine, but for a better beast of a film, dig out the old cartoon instead.

FAST & FURIOUS 8 Has vroom to improve

CHARLIZE Theron takes an unexpected role in Fast & Furious 8: The Fate of the Furious (Cert 12A, 136 mins), which is adding to her slowly growing roster of action-related roles. Boy racers and speed junkies will love this latest – and very barmy – addition to the evergreen franchise, but other cinemagoers will want to slam into reverse. It’s one for the Furious fans, but pretty much only the fans.

SUMMER PREVIEW: CINEMAGOERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A BUMPER SEASON

Sizzlers on the way to heat up the box office SUMMER is in the air – well, almost – so this week I’m flagging some of the biggest blockbusters due to hit cinemas in the coming months, with the first of these already making an impact.

While every summer brings some real sizzlers to the silver screen, 2017 looks like it’ll offer a better than average crop. Without further ado ...

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (Out now) What better way to kick off blockbuster season than with a big budget sequel to a critical and commercial hit?

Guardians 1 may have been a bit of a surprise hit for Marvel, but the comic book giant is making sure to replicate its success.

From one look at the trailer, director James Gunn is pumping the scifi sequel full of all the tried and tested galaxy-hopping action, charming humour and classic rock tunes that made the original such a well-loved hit.

Added bonus: This time,

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Kurt Russell’s along for the ride.

Alien Covenant (May 19) Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel Prometheus split critics, audiences and die-hard fans alike; some relished its sumptuous scifi visuals, others nursed headaches having suffered its plot hole-riddled madness.

Alien: Covenant seems to be steering the ship much closer to the claustrophobic terror of the 1979 original. Yet another prequel to the series, Covenant features a stellar cast and follows a human colonisation mission that, needless to say, runs into a little alien trouble.

Wonder Woman (June 2) Many critics argued that Gal Gadot’s Wonder

Woman was the best thing about the unholy mess that was last year’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice – one of the year’s biggest cinematic mishaps.

Could this be the film that saves DC’s seemingly doomed-to-critical-failure cinematic universe?

Here’s hoping ... Wonder Woman also stars Chris Pine and is directed by Patty Jenkins.

Spiderman Homecoming (July 7) Another summer month, another superhero movie – surprise, surprise. Homecoming is yet another reboot for the web-slinging, wallcrawling, friendly neighbour Spiderman and stars Tom Holland as the titular hero.

We got our first glimpse of Holland in the red and blue suit in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War and were pleasantly surprised.

Holland captured much of what was lost over years of sequels and reboots; Homecoming looks promising.

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From top-left: Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Alien Covenant, Wonder Woman, Spiderman Homecoming, War for the Planet of the Apes, and Dunkirk

War for the Planet of the Apes (July 14) Anyone who bore witness to Tim Burton’s 2001 update of Planet of the Apes would be forgiven for living in fear of another modern Apes movie.

Fortunately, and quite surprisingly, the recent prequel series – beginning with 2011’s Rise – has been very, very good.

The trailer forWar of the Planet of the Apes, starring Andy Serkis as lead-ape

Caesar and Woody Harrelson as a war-hungry colonel, is darker than anything we’ve been offered so far; the action in 2014’s incredible Dawn was clearly just a taste of the dystopian chaos to come.

Dunkirk (July 21) The masterful Christopher Nolan takes a break from superheroes and science fiction for this epic World War II film, set during the infamous battle on the

titular French beach.

A relentless trailer has hinted at heavy drama and realistic combat and violence; the enormous evacuation of 330,000 Allied soldiers will be brought to life in it all its epic tragedy in IMAX. With a cast featuring Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and, yes, Harry Styles, this is set to be one of the year’s biggest and best.

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Man goes phishing, nets over $100m

TURNS out that even the biggest companies can fall prey to the same phishing scams that we all constantly read out.

It’s been reported that Facebook and Google lost more than $100m in a phishing attack, as a man tricked them into handing over the funds in a sophisticated wire transfer scam.

Most of the money was subsequently recovered, and fraud investigators got to work, but the incident shows how even the smartest companies in the world can be only human – so to speak – if a clever enough scam is attempted.

So, the next time someone asks you to send them $100m, think twice before you do!

Wikipedia still down in Turkey TOURISTS heading to Turkey won’t be able to settle any arguments about who scored the winning goal in the 1966 world cup final by turning to Wikipedia* – at the time of writing, the site has been blocked by the authorities there.

They have cited a law allowing them to block access to individual web pages or entire sites for the protection of public order, national security or the wellbeing of the public, with the user-created encylopedia caught up in the crackdown on media in the country – Turkey currently has jailed the most journalists in the world. (*Wikipedia users anywhere else on the planet will tell you that the answer, of course, was Geoff Hurst.)

In most games, an abandoned house would hide dark secrets – here, the Finch house holds sadness and echoes of the past, but remains a once-loved home. Screengrabs: Shane Dillon

WHAT REMAINS OF EDITH FINCH: AN ENGAGING LOOK AT ONE FAMILY, MANY LIVES

Finches flutter past DEATH and taxes. They’re the two things said to be the only two certainties in life, but while a variety of big companies seem to have figured out how to largely avoid the latter, the Finch family at the heart of this week’s game have been spectacularly unlucky at avoiding the former.

I refer to Death, which looms large at the heart of What remains of Edith Finch (PC, PS4, Cert 16; €20) as the single most enduring force or character in the game – never seen, but always close by.

As a gutsy teen, you return to the sprawling, hurriedly abandoned Finch home in Washington to try to discover why you and your mum fled from it, years ago.

Despite its imposing silhouette, the Finch house is just a home – it’s full of piles of books, toys, photos of children, balls of wool and unfinished knitting, and family portraits of the late Finches painted by the eponymous matriarch, Edith.

AND now, a word of warning. (“Now?”) The game needs a patch to address a number of issues, such as some occasional pausing and stuttering, and visible loading of assets – at least on the PS4. While not at all a dealbreaker, the PS4 and PS4 Pro suffer slightly worse than usual loading and streaming issues, making the PC the best platform for the game, at least for now.

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It’s also full of lots of locked rooms, each of which once belonged to a Finch before their respective death saw their room sealed, creating snapshots of their lives.

However, what’s a locked door to an inquisitive teen? A challenge, and one that’s easily overcome once you start finding one of the many secret passages, hidden keys and other ways to move about the dusty house.

As you explore, you learn all about the Finches down the years – many of whom had an unfortunate habit of dying young, often as children or teens – filling out the Finch family tree with a half-forgotten name here, a legendary figure there, with Death never far away.

More a collection of

Voiceovers and briefly glimpsed narratives help to shape and direct the Finch family’s stories, and fates

short stories than a “gamegame”, you’re dropped into brief moments in time from the lives of the people you note, taking the briefest of looks at the extended Finch family

before moving on to the next room, the next name on the list, the next halfrecalled life.

As a slow-paced and slow-burning ‘walk-emup’ (where a story or plot

gets doled out without much player effort), it’s not a game for everyone – and with just one notso-big house to explore, even the most slothlike of gamers will be able to drift through it in just a few hours, at the most.

However, despite its brevity, critics have been quick to laud the game, admiring its thoughtful take on families, life and death.

Ultimately, while Death is the true constant in this game, Life is ever-

present, too, as the hopes, thoughts, voices and writings of Finches from across a century drift out, flickering briefly into life again to create an impression of a diverse group of people who just share the same background.

A family, in other words, like yours, or like mine.

Ultimately, as a game, Edith will leave many cold. However, as a storytelling experience, and for some fresh food for thought, there’s a lot to savour here.

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FastSport TRIO OF DUBLIN CLUBS ADVANCE IN SENIOR CUP: DUBLIN clubs Killester United, Sheriff YC and Bangor Celtic all advanced from the qualifying round of the FAI Senior Cup last weekend with bank holiday wins over Ballymun United, Cherry Orchards and Greystones United.

For Killester, they were pushed all the way by Ballymun before eventually prevailing 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after normal time had ended 1-1 Bangor were also taken to extra time but went through with through 3-2 against their near neighbours.

Sheriff were the only side with a semblance of comfort to their win, running up a 3-0 success against LSL side Greystones.

Liffey Wanderers, however, bowed out to Everton on penalties – one of three ties of the eight played that went all the way. They join Bluebell United, Crumlin United, Glenville and Portmarnock who were all given byes to the main draw of the competition when the League of Ireland sides enter the fray

HOCKEY: RATHFARNHAM CLUB SEES OFF OLD NEMESIS TO LAND NATIONAL CROWN

Darling’s inspiration has Rovers rocking to EY title

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MITCH Darling’s wonder goal saw Three Rock Rovers land the EY Champions Trophy for the first time as they saw off Monkstown 2-1 at Grange Road in the final.

The Olympian provided the moment of inspiration with 10 minutes to go, bursting forward from midfield and running 30 metres unopposed before smashing past David Fitzgerald.

That made it 2-0, adding to Kevin Mullins’ first half opener, and while Davy Carson pulled one back, Rovers saw out the tie and the silverware.

For coach Niall Denham, it was particularly pleasing having coached a dozen of the squad since they were 12 years old before taking up the head job two seasons ago.

Captain Jody Hosking, meanwhile, said “we’re only getting started”, pointing to the side’s age profile with only four players over 23 in their panel as they came from outside the playoffs last term to ending the league just three goals short of Banbridge this time around.

They edged through Satur-

Three Rock Rovers captain Jody Hosking lifts the President’s Trophy. Picture: Adrian Boehm

day’s semi-final against Lisnagarvey – as did Monkstown against Banbridge – after a shoot-out with both ties ending 3-3.

Sunday’s final was a more controlled affair. Three Rock hit the front in the 15th minute when Jody Hosking cut loose down the left-hand side before firing a backhand shot to the right post where Kevin Mullins

was on hand to guide home.

Monkstown replied by winning a penalty corner but could not trap it and, otherwise, spent most of the half on the back foot as Rovers enjoyed long spells of possession.

James Walker was twice denied by David Fitzgerald at close quarters while the Town goalkeeper also kept out Hosking and Ross Canning.

Geoff Cole had the only shot in earnest for Monkstown but skewed his effort over the bar.

Town stepped things up considerably in the third quarter with Andrew Ward making a number of strong runs, one of which just evaded Davy Carson’s dive.

Luke Madeley was required to twice clear off the line from a Guy Sarratt drag-flick and a Geoff Cole follow-up. Rov-

ers thought they had a second goal on the three quarter hooter when Madeley dragged in from their first penalty corner but it was ruled out as the initial stop was ruled not to have left the scoring circle before the shot came in.

But three minutes after the resumption came Darling’s moment of magic, bursting through from halfway before unleashing a powerful shot past international team mate Fitzgerald.

Monkstown again summoned a big fightback and got on the board when Lee Cole’s crash ball was turned in by Carson. He went close to grabbing another soon after but Jamie Carr got down well to prevent the equaliser.

From there, Rovers held on for the victory, their first in the Irish Hockey League’s history having won the forerunner to the competition back in 2008 – the old Irish Club Championships.

It earns them a place in the Euro Hockey League’s KO16 next Easter, meaning they will play in Europe twice as they also won the National Indoor Trophy.

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UCD’s Sarah Twomey embraces goalkeeper Clodagh Cassin following her shoot-out heroics. Picture: Adrian Boehm

UCD completed a perfect season as Clodagh Cassin’s perfect shoot-out record saw them edge out Hermes-Monkstown to yet another title at Grange Road.

It adds the EY Hockey League Champions Trophy to the EY Hockey League title won earlier in April and the Irish Senior Cup last month.

Each time, they have had to beat their south Dublin rivals to get to the prize. To get to Sunday’s final, UCD had beaten Loreto in a shoot-out with Cassin keep-

ing a clean sheet while HermesMonkstown had a far easier 6-2 win over an understrength Cork Harlequins.

In the decider, the students made the first major incision when they worked the ball into the circle which popped up the way of Deirdre Duke with a backhand volley thumping the base of the post.

But, in O’Flanagan, HermesMonkstown have the runaway top-scorer with 40 goals prior to the final and she snapped up the one chance to fall her way in the first half. As so often, Nikki Evans

was the creator with a delightful cut inside from the right wing, flipping the ball into the path of O’Flanagan who swiped home.

UCD continued to create the stronger chances with Gillian Pinder clean through only to flick wide while Jane O’Brien could not control an Emma Russell pass when well placed.

The students continued to push forward and when Duke won their first corner, they were back on terms. It was not a thing of beauty as the first phase was blocked down and Tice’s shot was off course but Emma Russell

sniffed a chance and pounced on the ball at the right post to guide it in. Russell then stung Murphy’s palm after a brilliant Pinder run.

It re-awoke Hermes-Monkstown and they created some top openings but reverses from Evans and one particularly spectacular strike from Sinead Loughran fizzed by the post.

UCD rode out that storm to earn their chance in the shoot-out where Cassin stood tall keeping out a trio of efforts while Sarah Twomey and Katie Mullan scored.

Orla Patton duly sealed the deal to spark the celebrations.

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Countdown begins for Euro Under-18 event DCU Mercy trio Bronagh Power Cassidy, Rachel Huisdens and Maeve O’Seaghdha were all named in the Ireland Under-18 women’s basketball team along with KUBS’ Ella McCloskey and Courtyard Liffey Celtics’ Sorcha Tiernan.

The 12-player squad was announced to mark the 100-day countdown to the FIBA Under 18 Women’s European Championship Division B, which will be hosted in Dublin this August.

To mark the occasion, an official launch of the event logo was held at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, where the ambassadors for the event were also unveiled.

The ambassadors will be promoting the event in schools and clubs around the country, and include experienced star players Grainne Dwyer, Michelle Clarke, Jason Killeen, and Lorcan Murphy.

Speaking at the launch, Secretary General of Basketball Ireland, Bernard O’Byrne stated: “This is a very exciting time for Basketball Ireland. With 100 days to go, preparations are now well underway and we are working hard to ensure that this will be a very successful event for all.

“Hosting this Championships was the next logical step for us after hosting Congress last year and having our international teams back in place. It is following our Strategic Plan 20152025 and is a great step forward for Irish basketball.

“We will need a lot of volunteers to help us to run this in an efficient manner and we hope that the entire basketball community will get behind the tournament and support it.”

Also speaking at the launch, Ireland Under 18 Women’s Head Coach Tommy O’Mahony stated: “We reduced the squad last week down to 12 players and they are all really looking forward to what will be an experience of a lifetime for them.

“They are hard at work making sure that they will be in peak condition come August, and there’s no doubt that this will be a great occasion for the basketball community in Ireland.

European Championships don’t come to your country every year so while it’s here, we should all take advantage of it and take pride in the fact that it’s here.”

Belvo unable to end Con’s Bateman reign Anglesea Road club push Cork club to the limit in cup final but cannot summon the last push as a Leinster club’s wait for victory in this competition continues into a 69th year  sport@dublingazette.com

OLD Belvedere missed out on a maiden Ulster Bank Bateman Cup title last weekend as they succumbed to five in-a-row champions Cork Constitution 18-13 at Anglesea Road.

Brian Hickey’s men did all their scoring in the first half, with tries from Liam O’Connell and man-ofthe-match Brian Hayes establishing an 18-10 interval lead, and had just enough in reserve to hold off a determined comeback from Old Belvedere who were relegated from Division 1A three weeks ago.

It was the first leg of a potential All-Ireland double for Constitution who return to the capital

next Sunday for a mouthwatering Ulster Bank League decider against reigning champions Clontarf, while they are now the Bateman Cup’s most decorated club, surpassing Lansdowne’s quartet of titles between 1922 and 1931.

Cork Con were first to threaten, great hands from Luke Cahill and Hayes preceding a Ned Hodson break and with Belvedere prop Declan Lavery infringing at a maul, Tomas Quinlan’s reliable left boot swept the resulting fifth-minute penalty through the posts.

Quinlan’s half-back partner John Poland was distributing swiftly and accurately from ruck to ruck, and Con continued to make inroads in attack

as the pair grew in influence.

A brilliant multi-phase move saw Shane Daly and James Murphy both carry strongly twice and gain ground, and with ‘Belvo back-pedalling towards their posts, nice handling again created an opening and Quinlan’s skip pass sent winger O’Connell over for a neatly-taken eighth-minute try. Quinlan converted from from wide on the left.

Paul O’Keefe got Belvedere off the mark with a 22nd minute penalty from the edge of the 22, rewarding Ed Rossiter and Jack Kelly for a wellexecuted lineout and some solid carrying from Sean Coughlan, Paul Pritchard and Jonathan Slattery.

Cork Con proved too strong for Old Belvedere in their Bateman Cup final last weekend.

Pritchard’s opposite number Murphy returned the favour, shrugging off an attempted tackle and setting up a central penalty which Quinlan fired over for 13-3.

The sides swapped tries as the tempo increased approaching the interval, the ‘Belvo forwards delighting the home support with Rossiter’s 32ndminute try. Slattery made a terrific break from a lineout and with James McWilliams-Gray making a big impact off the bench as a forceful carrier, fellow front rower Rossiter, who was a powerful carrier throughout, was able to crash over from close range.

O’Keefe’s conversion made it 13-10 but Constitution were very quick to respond. Captain Niall Kenneally claimed the restart and O’Connell’s quick feet and excellent offload sent Hayes over past Riordan in the right corner, the big lock showing great athleticism to reach out and dot down while avoiding touch.

Quinlan, who missed the difficult conversion, was short with an early second half penalty from near halfway, the swirling wind now favouring the Leesiders but Belvedere were playing with much more directness, albeit that their scrum was under near constant pressure.

The third quarter was a real dog-fight with Belvo upping the ante with Karl Miller leading the charge

and teeing off a barnstorming set of carries from Michael Oyuga and Connor Owende.

The end product was a close-in penalty stuck over by O’Keefe’s replacement Willie Staunton, which cut the gap to 18-13 with a quarter of an hour remaining.

It proved the last score as Cork Con went close with a strong scrum before Belvo came again.

They were bidding to be the first Bateman Cup winners from Leinster since Blackrock College in 1938/39, and Paul Cunningham’s charges really had the bit between their teeth.

They had a scrum in an inviting position after O’Connell had kicked the ball dead, and then Con’s try-scoring winger was also pinged for a ruck offence in the 77th minute.

‘Belvo declined the three points and opted for a scrum, and a couple of phases later, their forwards were held up under the posts as Con’s reserve hooker O’Connor put his body on the line to deny them.

As Belvedere went wide deep in the Con 22, former Munster lock Hayes’ well-timed intervention at a ruck forced the ball to go loose and replacement Ross O’Neill gobbled it up on the deck, a subsequent penalty against ‘Belvo centre Coughlan allowing a relieved Con to see out another Bateman Cup victory.

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SOCCER: GLENVILLE STUN FINGAL SIDE WITH LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1 WIN

Barrable claims second at the Rally of the Lakes ROBERT Barrable set five fastest stage times in the Hyundai i20 R5 on his way to finishing second on the Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes last weekend.

Co-driven by Damien Connolly, the 29-year old Swords driver was in a close battle for victory throughout the event, which was played out over the spectacular stages around the host town of Killarney.

It turned into a straight fight between Barrable and Sam Moffett, but an overshoot near the end saw Barrable settle for an excellent second place in the Patch Tyre Equipment, Michelin tyres and Michael Barrable Motors supported i20 R5 – in only his second appearance in the car.

With two podium finishes under his belt, the result maintains Barrable’s challenge mid-way through the Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Championship.

“First place would have been nice,” Barrable said of the event. “But we have to be happy with finishing second on such a tough and highly-competitive event.

“It was only our second event in the Hyundai i20 R5, and we were making little experimental tweaks to the set-up before each loop of stages.

“There were very mixed conditions on Saturday and we didn’t start well, but after that things improved.

“We made a mistake and took too softer tyres on day two and when we overshot a junction three stages from home it brought home that Sam Moffett was perhaps just a little too far in front to catch. That said, it was a great battle with Sam and I really enjoyed it.

“With a second and a third place finish under our belts, it keeps us in the Irish Tarmac Championship fight. We set five fastest overall stage times on the Rally of the Lakes, which proves that the car is really good on the Irish lanes. I think we could go really well in Donegal, and it’s a rally I think we could win in the Hyundai.”

The next round of the Irish Tarmac Championship is the Donegal International Rally from June 16-18.

The Portmarnock AFC side’s hopes of a fourth successive promotion took a dent with back-to-back defeats

Ports promotion bid stalls LSL SUNDAY SENIOR 1

Glenville 2 Portmarnock AFC 1  sport@dublingazette.com

PORTMARNOCK AFC have now lost two from two in the LSL Sunday Senior 1 after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Glenville FC at Palmerstown School last week.

Three promotions on the bounce looked a real proposition for Portmarnock but their place at the LSL’s top table now looks in danger after they fell to a 4-0 home defeat to table toppers Newbridge Town FC prior to the Glenville loss.

Glenville have endured a tough campaign this year after suffering relegation from the top tier last season, but they have provided a boost to Leixlip United and Dublin Bus by defeating Portmarnock.

The results have seen Portmarnock slip down a place to third in the table behind Bus while Leixlip, in fourth, have moved level on points with them.

T hings star ted off well for Portmarnock as they took the lead after 25 minutes by taking advantage of a mistake by the home keeper.

Carl Corcoran then saw

HOCKEY SUCCESS Portrane’s purple reign in Walters Cup victory PORTRANE claimed the last Leinster hockey title on the table for the current season as they edged out Bray 2-1 last Saturday in Donabate to land the Walters Cup. It added to a 4-1 semi-final win over North Kildare a week earlier and closes out an impressive campaign for the Fingal club. The first team finished second in Division 3 and looks set for promotion as a result while the club’s Under-14 side won their C cup competition.

red for Glenville and it looked like Portmarnock would go on to secure a comfortable win.

Glenville didn’t let their heads drop, however, and drew level before the break with a strike from Mark McDonagh.

Ciaran McDonnell was the architect as he got to the by-line from his fullback position and delivered a cross into the box that found McDonagh free at the edge of the area to fire into the left hand corner.

The home side started well in the second half and went in front 10 minutes af ter the

restart from a penalty kick. Conor Moore was fouled in the area and when the referee pointed to the spot, Derek Doyle scored to give his side the lead.

Portmarnock threw caution to the wind as they attempted to salvage something from the game, but no matter what they threw at Glenville they couldn’t grab an equaliser. The home side managed to hold on for the win, much to the frustration of the visitors.

As the season draws to a close, the battle at the top of the table is still a close affair. New-

bridge are now three points ahead of Dublin Bus in second place, with the Bus a further two ahead of Portmarnock.

Portmarnock’s fate is still in their own hands going into the final three games with a healthy goal difference advantage, but ever y thing could hinge on their upcoming tie with Leixlip.

However with Dublin Bus and Leixlip having both suffered defeat just once in their last 15 games, Portmarnock need to ensure they get back to winning ways sooner rather than later.

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Finian’s Buchanan stars in Dublin win

CLUB NOTICEBOARD FINGALLIANS

ST FINIAN’S Ciara Buchanan was part of the Dublin Premier Junior camogie team that won their Division 3 final over Roscommon last weekend.

Roscommon had a two-point lead at half time, 0-5 to 0-3, but an improved second half performance saw the Dublin side get on top and they eventually won out 0-12 to 0-7.

Picture: Tom Beary/Inpho

HURLING: SKERRIES FIGHT BACK FROM TEN POINTS DOWN

HURLING Feile: Congratulations to our A

Gaeilge: Our Irish language group

squad and mentors on winning the Feile

meets in the club each Wednesday night

Division 3 final v Craobh Chiarain in Par-

from 9-10pm. Fun and free. All standards

nell Park on Sunday afternoon.

welcome. Bain triail as.

Our B squad failed to progress from

Race Day – Saturday, July 8: After a

Division 7. Both squads would also like to

very successful day last year, our club

thank the parents, sponsors and sup-

are now taking bookings for tables at

porters on a magnificent weekend and

Race Day 2017 in Bellewstown.

months of preparation. The club would

Our aim is to fill 40 tables, so please

like to thank hosts Naomh Olaf for host-

help us reach our goal. The money raised

ing the Division 3 and Trinity Gaels in

last year helped fund several projects

Division 7. A first for the club, Paul O’Neill

including the re-surfacing of the all-

one of the management squad also won

weather pitch.

a Feile A football medal in 1984.

which will be used to deliver on critical

take place on this Friday, May 5 at 7.45pm

club development projects including the

in the club hall. All juvenile mentors are

upgrading of our training facilities at the

invited and should attend.

ball wall and running track.

All Ireland winners: On Saturday

Tables seating 10 persons are priced

afternoon, our young Dubs won the

at €1,200. For further information,

Clarke Cup for the final time. They

please contact Teresa or Gary –teresa-

defeated Galway in Tullamore. Well done

collins9@gmail.com.

to the squad and club panellist Oisin Lynch.

Harps reel in Kevin’s with big late surge JUNIOR B HC St Kevin’s Skerries Harps  sport@dublingazette.com

3-14 3-14

SKERRIES Harps fought back from 10 points down going into the final quarter, to snatch a draw in their opening game of the Junior B hurling championship against St Kevin’s at Dolphin Park last Sunday.

T hey even almost grabbed victory by going 3-14 to 3-13 ahead on the stroke of full-time but Kevin’s hit back to earn the draw they surely believe they deserved.

Playing into a strong

wind took its toll on Skerries during the first half but they did manage to score the first two points of the game through Jack Fitzpatrick and Ian Furlong.

That good start wouldn’t last for long, however, as Kevin’s started to dominate the proceedings. They scored a goal amongst a flurry of points as Skerries struggled to battle against the wind. Eoghan McGinley managed to find the back of the net before half-time but it couldn’t prevent his side from trailing by eight with a score line of 2-9 to 1-4 going into the break.

Skerries came out in the second half knowing that the wind advantage gave them every chance of getting something from the game, but they shot themselves in the foot by conceding a goal and point early on after some awful attempts at defending.

The visitors recovered admirably, however, and put Kevin’s under sustained pressure over the final 20 minutes. Halfbacks Andrew Smith and Rory Noonan were colossal in their attempts to stem the flow of opposition attacks, while creating chances at the same

time for their forward line.

With 12 minutes remaining McGinley won possession in the corner, before beating his marker and firing a shot towards goal. The Kevin’s keeper pulled off a great save to keep the ball out of the net but he couldn’t prevent Shane Rice netting from the follow-up.

Aidan Kehoe and Furlong added some great scores to reduce the deficit to three points before Rice kept his cool and found the net. Jason Rogan scored a wonderful point to give Skerries the lead before Kevin’s got their late equaliser.

Summer Camp Dates: football is July 3-7 and hurling is July 10-14 for boys and

Ladies Senior Football Championship:

girls aged four to 13 years. Hurling and

The five-team group also has Na Fianna,

Paul Flynn school of Excellence camps

Kilmacud, Clanna Gael and St Sylvesters.

are July 25-28 and August 1-4 for boys

The first game will take place away to Na

and girls aged 13 to 18 years. Kellogg’s Cul

Fianna on May 17.

Camp is August 14 to 18, four to 13-year-

Sluagh Hall Update: The Mayor of Fin-

Skerries hurlers produced a fine performance in their opening championship weekend.

This year, our target is to raise €20,000

Juvenile handbook: The launch will

old boys and girls.

gal, Cllr Darragh Butler will be officially

Pieta House Darkness into Light event

unveiling a plaque for the re-opening of

in Malahide Castle on Saturday, May 6,

the hall on Tuesday, May 9 at 6.30pm.

2017.

ST FINIAN’S ST Finian’s GAA are delighted to

James Devlin 086 400 0324 to reserve a

announce that Progressive Credit Union

place.

are the sponsors of the redevelopment

The nursery and academy, sponsored

of our website. The executive commit-

by Sky Handling Partner, will resume on

tee would appreciate it if members and

Saturday, May 6 at the usual times 10am

supporters could support sponsors of

and 11.30am respectively after the Bank

the club.

Holiday.

Well done to the Gaelic for Mothers

A reminder that comedian Rory

and Others team who kept their com-

O’Connor, the man behind Rory’s Sto-

petitive streak going against St Maurs

ries, is coming to the Peacocks on Sat-

in River Valley on Thursday.

urday, June 17. Tickets are €20 and are

Congratulations to Ciara Buchanan

available from team mentors, the club

from the adult camogie team who was on

office and are now available to purchase

the Dublin Premier junior camogie team

on the club website

who won the Division 3 final in Kinnegad on Sunday.

There are Irish dancing classes with a qualified Irish dancing teacher every

Hard luck to the AHL4 hurling team

Thursday evening at 6.45pm in the club

who were narrowly beaten in the Junior

activity room starting at May 4. The

A championship by Balinteer St John’s in

cost is €5 per class. Contact Liz on 086

Marlay Park on Saturday evening.

386 4166 or email scoilrnb@gmail.com. All

Congratulations to the 2010 girls who

are welcome.

had their first training session as a new

Club lotto: the club lotto jackpot on

team on Thursday. They all put in a tre-

April 28 was €2,100 and the numbers

mendous effort and will be a formidable

drawn were 6, 14, 19, 20. There was no

team going forward.

winner. The lucky dip winners of €25

There will be upcoming coaching

were Maura May, Lorraine May, Mary

workshops taking place on Friday, May

Doherty and Tony Dervan. Next week’s

5 (football) and Friday, May 12 (hurling/

jackpot is €2,200.

camogie) from 7pm to 8.30pm both eve-

A word of thanks as always to Kieran

nings on the juvenile pitch in Rivervalley.

O’Donohoe and Grace Murray from the

Please wear comfortable clothing and

lotto committee who co-ordinated the

bring a pen and notebook. Contact GPO

lotto desk in SuperValu Boroimhe.

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Cianan on the Mark Fingallians celebrate their success as they landed the Dublin Division 3 hurling Feile title

Flying Fingallians produce Feile festival brilliance to beat Craobh Chiarain in the final, completing the perfect weekend for the Swords-based club

FEILE DIVISION 3 FINAL Fingallians 6-4 Craobh Chiarain 3-3  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

FINGALLIANS thumped Craobh Chiarain in the Division Three hurling Feile final at lunchtime on Sunday as they outscored their opponents in a frantic finale. Fins won 6-4 to 3-3 at Parnell Park, with Cianan Markey picking up a hat trick of goals.

The high-scoring contest was something of a shooting match with both sides creating dozens of opportunities across the 40 minutes. For Fingallians, their more impressive defence proved

the difference.

Craobh Chiarain hit the first point but were soon blown away. The Swords club piled forward, assisted by a solid defence that was intercepting and turning around many of Chiarain’s attempts to counteract the deluge.

Markey was the key man. The forward made much of the running with his early strike coming after two other Fingallians efforts on goal were just about rebuffed, the latter deflected over the Chiarain’s bar.

They were in full control midway through the first half, however, after Gordon Rogers appeared to get a touch on a high free, one that beat the Craobh Chiarain keeper, and had the Swords side away.

They led 3-3 to 0-2 as half time came around, with Markey grabbing a second from a goalmouth scramble.

The game looked over at the break but to Chiarain’s credit, they continued to push even after a defensive mix up led to an unfortunate own goal early in the second half.

At 4-4 to 0-2 down, they had their best period, scrambling a goal through Devon Byrne after a messy period of play in the Fingallians defence.

They briefly worried the team in red as they added another with a free following a misjudgement in defence that looped into the back of the net.

The Donnycarney side just weren’t strong enough in defence, however, and Fingallians sim-

ply went again. Markey added his third in quickfire response bursting through from midfield and eventually kicking home to add a self-made fifth.

In keeping with the nature of the game, that wasn’t to be the end of it, with Matthew Byrne scoring for a Craobh Chiarain side that never gave up on an uphill task, and Lewis Nugent polishing things off at the other end with one of the final plays of the game, to give Fingallians a 6-4 to 3-3 win and the title in a frantic encounter.

As well as emphatic forward play from Markey in particular, Fingallians’ victory came in part because they were so much better than their opponents at the back.

Nine goals in forty minutes, was reflective of a truly talented set of attacking players.