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Charity Console is asking cyclists to get on their bikes to highlight the fight against suicide. Over 300 cyclists took part in last year’s Console East-West cycle from Kildare to Galway. Pictured with them here are Fair City star George McMahon, better known as Mondo, Irish former professional footballer Niall Quinn and Paul Kelly, chief executive, Console. The 200km cross country cycle aims to promote awareness of the services provided by the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity, particularly Console’s 24/7 helpline 1800 247247.

This year’s event will take place on June 11th.

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Lucan families waiting longer for services

HSE adds eight posts to help tackle waiting times for children with special needs

 Ian Begley

An additional eight posts have been appointed and six are currently being recruited by the HSE to help tackle long waiting times for children with special needs who require treatment in South

Dublin.

Recent figures released from a parliamentary question showed that families from Lucan and Clondalkin with special needs children are left waiting longer periods than in neighbouring Dublin South West, Kildare

West/Wicklow and Dublin South Central.

At Rosse Court Resource Centre, Lucan there are currently 51 children waiting to access the Early Bird Programme; 203 children waiting for speech and language therapy; 231 children wait-

ing for occupational therapy and 173 children waiting for psychological support.

A spokesperson from the HSE said that with the new posts created it is envisaged that waiting times will reduce significantly in 2016.

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research | cOUNCILLOR DIGS DEEP TO FIND SURPRISES

Family’s part in Rising discovered  ian begley ibegley@gazettegroup.com

Liona O’Toole in Glasnevin Cemetery. Inset: Her relative Peadar Breslin

A Lucan councillor has discovered that several of her descendants had played prominent roles during the 1916 Rising, following an extensive amount of research she carried out on her family tree.

Cllr Liona O’Toole (Ind) said she didn’t know that her great grandfatherThomas Breslin and his three brothers Peadar, James and Christopher were all very active during the 1916 Rising and through to the Civil War. Speaking to The Gazette, she said: “I have been doing some research lately tracing my family back to 1916 and although I had some awareness of my family involvement, I didn’t realise how prominent some of my family were in the Rising and years after. It ended in me finding the gravestones of two of my relatives in the Glasnevin Cemetery Republican plot.

“Both Thomas and James survived this period, however Paeder and Christopher were killed.

The brothers where antitreaty during the Civil War. Peadar was arrested after fighting in the Four Courts and was killed in Mountjoy Prison trying to escape. Peadar had risen to the rank of quarter master of the Dublin Brigade of the IRA. “Christopher was taken from his home by men who identified themselves as the Free State CID [Criminal Investigation Department] late one evening. His body

was found dumped at the junction of Ratoath and Cabra roads. Christopher was an intelligence officer with “A” company 1st Battalion of the IRA Dublin Brigade. James Breslin erected a memorial stone at the location which is still there today.”

O’Toole also tabled an emergency motion at the January meeting of South Dublin County Council, calling on the council to write to Taoiseach Enda Kenny, asking him to confirm that all records of the period are now in the public domain.

She also requested that he asks the British Government to consider releasing any records related to this period to the Irish State.

She said: “It is of paramount importance that any remaining records of this period are made available for historical record purposes and also to assist families/individuals trying to find information about their ancestry, in some cases tragic circumstances, during this period.”

FastNews St Joseph’s College to hold craft fair in aid of ChildLine

An upcoming craft’s fair is being held at St Joseph’s College on Saturday, March 19 from 10am-5pm in aid of ChildLine as part of 100minds. 100minds is a non-profit organisation with the aim of involving 100 students in raising €1,000 each for the chosen charity of the year.

Elizabeth Moody, a past pupil of St Joseph’s College, is organising this event and is hoping that as many people as possible from the community will turn up or set up their own tables at the fair.

All tables must be pre-booked and cost €25.

For a booking form, email 100mindscraftfair@gmail.com or to donate to 100minds, search for “Elizabeth Moody” on www.100minds.org.

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Programme | community celebrates reopening decision

launch

Shop front grant scheme

Hopes high for Lucan swimming pool  Ian Begley

The recent reopening of the National Swimming Pool Programme has been met with widespread celebrations throughout the community, with everyone hopeful that Lucan will benefit from the maximum allocation of €3.8m for its public swimming pool.

According to Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring, the grant is provided to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools.

The remaining funding for the Lucan pool will also need to come from South Dublin County Council and was includ-

ed in its thee-year capital budget and given an estimated cost of €10m.

Helen Farrell, organiser of the Pool4Lucan campaign told The Gazette that she was “very excited” when she found out the news.

“This is the best chance the pool in Lucan has at going ahead. It’s the strongest point the campaign has ever been at in its 30-year history.

“At this stage, I think we have a very compelling case and the only thing we can do now is be hopeful that it will all come together.”

Cllr Liona O’Toole (Ind) also welcomed the re-opening of the pool programme, along with her Independent Community Alliance

colleagues Cllr Guss O’Connell and Cllr Paul Gogarty.

She said: “Hopefully the council can get at least an allocation of €3.8m of national funding, which would make up the full €10m approximate cost of the project.

“I will continue to monitor progress to ensure that Lucan after many years will finally see a swimming pool in their area. Many thanks goes to all the members of the Pool 4 Lucan and all those that signed and supported the petition, however until we have received confirmation that our application has been successful and the actual funding has been released there is still some work to be done.”

Knowledge is power

Minister Frances Fitzgerald held a community information meeting recently in Griffeen Youth Centre in relation to the West Dublin Eirgrid Project.

Representatives from EirGrid were in attendance to explain the project and answer questions raised by residents.

“As Minister I have actively supported plans for a major new electricity supply project by EirGrid to support the ongoing development of new businesses in the Grange Castle area. As part of this plan, EirGrid propose to reroute the high-voltage power line between the Outer Ring Road and Adamstown.

This will mean the removal of 13 pylons and overhead cables close to local estates in the Griffeen Avenue and Adamstown areas. This is a very welcome proposal,” said Fitzgerald.

EirGrid have now submitted the planning application for this major project.

Details are available online at: www.eirgridwestdublinproject.ie

THE council has launched its shop front grant scheme for 2016.

The scheme is intended to improve the appearance of independently owned shops fronting public streets and in turn make the streetscape more attractive to shoppers and visitors alike.

Grants are available for something as simple as painting your shop, replacing signage or even replacing your entire shopfront.

Grants up to a maximum of €8,500 are available (50% of the overall cost of works).

Further details can be found at www.sdcc.ie/ business or by calling 01-414961.

The closing date for applications is Friday, March 11.

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Gardai find remains during murder investigation DNA has confirmed that body parts recovered are from murdered Kenneth O’Brien.

On Monday, January 25, a plastic bag containing what gardai have now confirmed as the human remains of O’Brien were retrieved from the water at Sallins, Kildare.

After forensic examination and DNA testing they have been matched to O’Brien.

The discovery was made during searches carried out in Dublin and Kildare by the gardai underwater unit. O’Brien’s torso had previously been found in a suitcase in the Grand Canal at Ardclough, Celbridge, on January 16.

Four locations across two canals are being searched by gardai investigating the murder: the Ninth Lock on the Grand Canal at Fonthill Road, Clondalkin, a site on the Royal Canal between Leixlip and Maynooth in County Kildare as well as the two sites in Sallins and Ardclough where the remains were found.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room in Leixlip Garda Station on 01-666 7800.

HSE | additional eight posts to help tackle long waiting times

Dublin Mid-West families waiting longer time for crucial services  Ian Begley

An additional eightposts have been appointed and six are currently being recruited by the HSE to help tackle long waiting times for children with special needs who require treatment from South County Dublin.

Recent figures released from a parliamentar y question s h owe d t h a t f a m i lies from Lucan and Clondalkin with special needs children are left waiting longer periods than in neighbouring Dublin South West, Kildare West/Wicklow and Dublin South Central.

Responding to the figures, a spokesperson from the HSE said: “The number of referrals for assessment of need and treatment under the Disability Act

2005 are substantially higher in Dublin West than in the other areas within CH07 due to the demographics of that area.

“In order to address the level of referrals being received by Dublin West, an additional eight posts across the various clinical disciplines were appointed in late 2015.

“An additional six posts are currently being recruited for appointment during 2016.

“Accordingly it is envisaged that waiting times for assessment and treatment will reduce significantly in 2016.

“Naturally, the HSE aspires to providing a consistent standard of service across all areas and this service improvement will contribute towards this goal,” said

the spokesperson.

At Rosse Court Resource Centre, Lucan there are currently 51 children waiting to access the Early Bird Programme; 203 children waiting for speech and language therapy; 231 children waiting for occupational therapy and 173 children waiting for psychological support.

Waiting

At the Beechpark Families from Lucan and Clondalkin with special needs children are left waiting Service, Tallaght, there long periods for treatment are currently 50 children waiting to access the grammes range from He said: “Across the West in higher and the Early Bird Programme; up to 18 months for the country waiting times are average length of time and 37 pre-school age Early Bird Programme, unacceptably high. How- they are waiting for children and 72 school up to 23 months for ever, from information these crucial services is age children waiting to speech and language received from the HSE it significantly longer. access Speech and Lan- t h e r a p y, u p t o 2 4 appears that the problem “The problem is that guage Therapy, Occupa- months for occupation- in Dublin Mid-West is Rosses Court Resource tional Therapy and Psy- al therapy and up to 18 particularly acute.

Centre, as with all such months for psychology chology. “ W h e n c o m p a r e d service providers, simA c c o r d i n g t o t h e support. w i t h n e i g h b o u r i n g ply do not have the staff Cllr Eoin O Broin (SF) HSE areas the number resources to meet the HSE, the length of time children can be wait- described this revelation of children on the wait- need in the local commuing to access these pro- as “shocking”. ing lists in Dublin Mid- nity,” he said.

Council crews are ready to act THE council has reiterated that they are dealing with bad weather events with emergency crews on call throughout Dublin Mid-West following the recent adverse weather.

The council’s road department has been allocated 3,710 tonnes of salt for the season and its gritters have been out on two occasions so far.

Crews from roads, water and drainage, housing and the public

realm are on call 24/7 to deal with flooding, fallen trees, frozen/burst pipes and other weather related incidents.

According to SDCC: “In the event of adverse weather, the public and business community will be kept advised of the ongoing situation using the council’s website, customer care team, Twitter, Facebook, email, SMS text and regular press releases.

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courts | armed with syringe and blade during robberies and attempted raid

Jailed for robbing to feed drug habit A qualified chef who resorted to robbery to get prescription medication to feed his drug addiction has been sentenced to five years for a three-week crime spree.

Desmond Dunne (39) who is originally from Clondalkin, Dublin, but who is living in a hostel on Manor Street in Stoneybatter, was armed with a syringe and a blade during three robberies and one attempted raid.

He made admissions following his arrest. He said in relation to one robbery on South William Street that he was “banged to rights” after viewing CCTV footage of the raid.

“I was desperate for tablets and got a bang

for my troubles, then I left,” Dunne told gardai referring to an altercation between him and a member of a staff.

He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three robberies, one attempted robbery and criminal damage at various Dublin pharmacies on dates between November 26 and December 18, 2014.

He has 23 previous convictions including four for robbery.

Luigi Rea BL, defending said Dunne began to dabble in cannabis at the age of 15 and was both smoking and injecting heroin by the time he was 18.

He had previously qualified as a chef and had been able to buy

drugs with the wages he earned.

Counsel said that Dunne spent time in rehab and was clean for three-and-half years but he later lost his job, couldn’t afford drugs and began offending.

Mr Rea said Dunne hoped to return to work but acknowledged that it would be very difficult for him now to get a job.

He asked Judge Melaine Greally to accept that Dunne had stopped carrying out robberies and that “he will not trouble the court with this kind of offending again”.

Judge Greally said: “It is an all too familiar picture of a very serious and deeply embedded drug addiction. There is

no reason whatsoever to doubt that all your actions were motivated by your desire to support that addiction.”

She said the robberies were unpleasant and frightening and that he had committed the offence in the context of a criminal record having served substantial periods of imprisonment.

Judge Greally said there was “no doubt” that Dunne “is capable of conducting himself in a pro-social way and has some talent and skill”.

She suspended the last 18 months of the fiveyear term on strict conditions including that Dunne co-operate with the Probation Service for 18 months and undergo drug treatment.

Desmond Dunne pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three robberies, one attempted robbery and criminal damage

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ask the politician | the gazette asks representatives about topical issues Question: How would you get Ireland’s emigrated citizens to return, if elected?

The housing crisis and the cost of rents needs to be tackled  Gino Kenny (PBP)

Since 2010 over 250,000 people have emigrated from the state.

Most of these citizens were young and well educated.

The vast majority emigrated to seek work. To attract people back to Ireland the housing crisis and the cost of rents needs to be tackled.

The anarchy in our two tier health system is a problem to be fixed. In real terms wages have been reduced by at least 15 to 20% in many sectors.

You will find that vast sways of people have left rural Ireland.

This is having a serious detrimental effect on the social fabric of life in every parish, town and village in Ireland.

I think most people who have left

We need to build a society with quality services and a reasonable cost of living  Anne-Marie McNally (SD)

over the course of the last seven years left not out of choice but necessity to seek a better future for themselves and their families.

The Social Democrats are putting forward a long-term vision for Ireland.

We are ambitious for Ireland’s future and believe that we can deliver better than short-term swings and roundabouts bringing us from boom to bust.

The most prosperous, inclusive and progressive countries on earth are social democracies and indeed many of our emigrants have left Ireland for countries with a social democratic model.

Our key philosophy is based

Tackle the crisis in our health, education, housing and childcare systems

Fine Gael must ensure that Ireland becomes an even more attractive place to work

 Eoin O Broin (SF)

More than half a million people have been forced to emigrate since the start of the crisis. Under Fine Gael and Labour’s watch for every job created five people have emigrated.

Across the state there are families who have an empty chair at the dinner table and whose only contact with their family members is via skype. There is a whole generation of young people being lost to emigration.

Why? Because the Government has not done enough to keep them at home or to encourage them to return after they have left.

The new Government must prioritise investment in jobs and services if we are to undo the damage of losing this generation of emigrants.

Job growth is not evenly spread out through Dublin or the country. An exclusive focus on the export sector and foreign direct led investment has means that small employers are still struggling to keep the staff they have, let alone employ new staff.

We need a greater focus on the micro-business sector, those who employ less than 10 people. By working with this sector to increase their capacity we can create jobs in towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the country.

At the same time, Government has to invest to improve the quality and reduce the cost of services.

The average cost of childcare is €310 per child per week. In Dublin it is even higher. The average Dublin

on investment in vital public services in order to deliver a society that is more equal, fairer and ultimately more successful.

Nurses are leaving Ireland because they don’t want to work in a dysfunctional and chaotic healthcare system, young people of every background have

left Ireland because they don’t want a future dependent on zero hour contracts and poor quality employment.

People want a society that they can live and work in, that they can afford to live in, where they can access housing at reasonable costs and where they can afford to raise a family if they so wish.

As someone who spent some time living abroad I understand that the desire to live at home never leaves you but sometimes the realities make it impossible.

If we can build a society where those who have left are encouraged to come home to a society with quality services and a reasonable cost of living then it becomes a choice rather than a necessity for people to live abroad and that should always be the case.

We believe we can build a better future in which every citizen is afforded opportunity and dignity. We should look to the coming decade not with uncertainty and fear but with ambition, determination and hope.

 Minister Frances Fitzgerald (FG)

rent for a one- or two-bedroom property is €100 to €1,300. Education and health care costs are rising year on year.

Even with a job many young people simply cannot afford to stay in or return to Ireland.

The incoming Government needs to tackle the crises in our health, education, housing and childcare systems both through increased investment and better regulation.

If young people have the chance of decent jobs with decent pay combined with adequate healthcare and education and affordable childcare and housing then we will see a real fall in emigration and a return of the hundreds of thousands who have left since 2008.

We all have family members abroad, be they daughters, sons, sisters, brothers or grandchildren, and we want to see them come home. Key to this is job creation and keeping the recovery going.

Five years ago, Fine Gael sought election to Government with the promise of creating 100,000 new jobs. Not only did we deliver on this, but we exceeded.

In total this Government has overseen the creation of 135,000 new jobs. This did not happen by accident. Our annual ‘Action Plans for Jobs’ have resulted in implementation of hundreds of actions to support investment and job creation.

Our decision to cut VAT on the hospitality sector to 9% also supported significant job deprecation in the domestic economy.

We have seen the fruits of these efforts in Dublin Mid West in the form of massive investments in

and around Grange Castle by global companies such as Microsoft, Google and Grifols.

We also see it in the ongoing expansion of Liffey Valley shopping centre. As a result, unemployment has fallen from 15.1% at the peak to 8.8% in December, the lowest in seven years. In addition, jobs have been created for many Irish people who were forced to leave our shores to find work.

Fine Gael must ensure Ireland becomes a more attractive place to work, raise a family and grow old.

Fine Gael has a long term economic plan to secure Ireland’s recovery. This plan underpins our goal of bringing home 70,000 emigrants by 2020.”

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LUCANGazettegallery | Pieta House hosts celebration mass for

Mary, Justin and Holly O’Gorman

Martin Freeman, Dorothy Evertsen and Simon Ong. Pictures: Jolanta Rossiter

Sr Geraldine, Maeve Tobin and Mary Conlon

Mary Moloney, Aideen McCarthy and Marie Peelo

Kathleen McKenna and Peter Hurley

Michel Gately and Agnes Kavanagh

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the people who have supported the charity throughout the past decade

Giving thanks to all who have contributed

Fr Philip Curran, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Joan Freeman

Joan Freeman, Fr Michael Hurley and TD Derek Keating (FG)

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Check out our galaxy in Glasnevin A s pe c tac t u l a r photo exhibition, entitled Images of Starlight,

by Irish amateur astronomers and photographers will open up to the public on February 2 and run

until February 21 at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin.

Spectators are invited to view intriguing photographs of the solar system, our galaxy – The

Milky Way – and other galaxies.

Leo Enright, space commentator and broadcaster, who has broadcast live commentaries on every major space event

since the first moon landing, will open the exhibition which he says is a “rare opportunity to view the highest quality astronomical images”.

Many of these objects

are millions of light years away but visitors will be able to see them up close and be surprised that their light passes into their own back gardens at night.

The images on show will feature Irish winners of the International Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition organised by the Greenwich Observatory in London.

This free event is organised by the Dublinbased Irish Astronomical Society and the Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies.

cancer charity under threat Children’s cancer charity Hand In Hand is under threat of closure due to the lack of funds needed to support families of children with cancer.

Hand in Hand was established in 2006 and offers emotional and practical support in the homes of families who have a child undergoing treatment for cancer.

These services include domestic cleaning, laundry, childcare and family meals.

The organisation receives no state funding at present and is completely reliant on fundraising events and donations and only employs two full-time staff with salaries not exceeding

€30,000 per annum.

The charity are asking that the Irish public donate just €5 to help to secure the future of Hand In Hand.

Paula Carroll, a voluntary director at the charity, said: “We desperately wish the Irish public will respond immediately and generously so that we can save Hand In Hand and continue to offer much needed support to the families of children fighting cancer.”

For further information and to donate €5, see www.handinhand.ie.

the odds, for now. in favour of FF I t SEE M S p u n t e r s believe that Fianna Fail will win more than 31.5% of the seats in the upcoming general election, despite a date for it being still uncertain, according to BoyleSports.

Having laid over 30.5% seats at 5/6, the band has now been increased to a percentage further and the support is showing no signs of drying up for Fianna Fail to gain over 31.5% of seats at 5/6.

Liam Glynn, BoyleSports’ spokesperson said: “Punters believe that Fianna Fail will get over 30% of seats in the next general election and, following a flurry of bets on over 30.5%, the band has been moved up to 31.5%, with no sign of support for over 31.5% of

Fianna Fail seats easing.

“Despite punters expecting Fianna Fail to win over 31.5% of the seats, their leader, Michael Martin’s odds of becoming Taoiseach have drifted out to 10/1 with current Taoiseach Enda Kenny expected to contest a second term in office, as suggested by his 1/11 odds.”

Enable ireland in need of donations The public are being asked to donate to Enable Ireland in order to help them continue their free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.

The charity covers all aspects of a child’s physical, educational, and social development, from early infancy through adolescence. For adults, it offers a range of services covering personal development, independent living, supported employment and social and leisure activities.

Enable Ireland says the demand for its services continues to increase throughout Ireland. It has three adult centres in Dublin, located at Sandyford, Crumlin and Dun Laoghaire.

Te x t E N A BLE t o 50300 to donate €4, with 100% of donations going to Enable Ireland across most network operators.

Their helpline number is 076 680 5278.

Spectacular starscapes will create some heavenly sights at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin soon, thanks to a stunning photo exhibition

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A journey from the streets of Dun Laoghaire to James Bond don cameron

www.donsdublin.wordpress.com

IT’S a long way from Dun Laoghaire to Hollywood, and a journey that James Bond producer Kevin McClory made with distinction.

For the man who produced the movie, Thunderball, it was quite a journey and one that he almost did not make.

McClory was born on June 8, 1924 to Thomas and Alice McClory, who were both actors and the-

atre producers.

They lived at Mellifont Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, and he learned about acting as the youngest member of his parents’ theatre company. It travelled throughout Ireland and Britain, but the outbreak

of World War II brought a stop to that.

McClory spent the early war years as a radio officer on the Norwegian tanker, Stigstad, which was torpedoed and sunk on February 21, 1943. He and others got into a life raft and survived dreadful conditions for two weeks.

They drifted 600 miles before being rescued and taken to a hospital in Kerry.

He suffered frostbite and lost the ability to speak for more than a year, after which he was left with a stammer.

After the war, McClory worked at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex as a location manager before moving up the ladder as assistant to John Huston on The Africa Queen (1951), and assistant director on Moby Dick (1956).

His stock was rising, and he was asked to act as assistant producer on Mike Todd’s Around the World in 80 Days (1956).

In 1959, Mcclory met author Ian Fleming, who asked him to read his James Bond books. He did, and told Fleming that the character “jumped off the page”, although he needed some modifications to make him interesting for a screenplay.

He, Fleming and Jack Whittingham worked on the new project (Thunderball) until Fleming dropped out due to other commitments. However, when Fleming published the book without recognising the others’ work, they sued – and won.

In December, 1965, Thunderball was released and it is still the most financially successful of the James Bond series.

a day in the life: helping volunteers help children

Lorna’s crucial role at LauraLynn  Ian Begley

Volunteers play a crucial role in the dayto-day running of LauraLynn’s children’s hospice and are needed in many areas, such as helping out with fundraising events, interacting with children and their families and assisting the clinical care team.

The hospice provides support throughout a child’s life and offers a variety of care for children with life-limiting conditions.

Lorna Collins, the volunteer coordinator of LauraLynn, spoke to The Gazette this week about what a day in her life is like.

“I started working here last February and it’s a relatively new, fulltime job. I used to work in a very similar role for about nine years, so I’ve fitted in very nicely here.

Basically, my job involves looking after our team of volunteers, which amounts to about 120 at the moment.

“I’m officially here five days a week and am

always up and down from my desk throughout the day.

“I have to meet the volunteers each day and make sure they’re happy.

Most would do a twohour shift, and I would meet up and see how they’re doing throughout the day.

“Some of the volunteers are called activity assistants and would start the day with ‘circletime activities’, which involves a lot of fun and games. When the kids are up and out of bed, we start their day with lots of songs and dancing.

“The volunteers then read the kids stories, and help them do arts and crafts. They also assist the clinical staff and basically just keep the kids entertained throughout the day. Their job is to make sure LauraLynn is a really fun place and to make the children’s stay feel like a holiday.

“I would interact with kids on a regular basis, but mainly do the same role as the volunteers.

The clinical team look after their clinical needs

Lorna Collins, volunteer coordinator at LauraLynn children’s hospice

and the volunteers provide a source of entertainment and help the staff keep the energy levels high.

“I have a nine-to-five job, but the volunteers here start from 9am-8pm and also work weekends too.

“It can be a new and daunting experience for some of them when they first arrive, so I have to make sure they’re okay and having fun.

“I’ve a few students in

with me today who are making cloud props to teach the children about the weather, so it’s all very hands-on.

“We have many outings and events during the weekend as well, and the volunteers often dress up as superheroes and Disney characters. If needs be, I’ll also throw on a costume as well.”

For more information about how to volunteer at Lauralynn, see www.lauralynn.ie.

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The members of Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, who are set to delight Dublin fans of the group with their note-perfect performances of many classic tunes

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Go your own way to see Rumours  emma nolan enolan@dublingazette.com

The Bord Gais Energy Theatre are welcoming the ultimate tribute to one of rock-and- roll’s most remarkable groups this January 31with a one-night performance from Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac fans can immerse themselves in a night of classic hits, meticulously performed in the style of the iconic band, and spanning the length of their career.

Having performed to more than a million fans since they formed more than a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to Ireland this month to launch their stunning new stage production, performing in note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most out-

standing and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music.

Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, Rumours secured the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, who described the act as “an extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac”.

With recent guest appearances from Fleetwood Mac’s very own legendary guitarist Rick Vito, this stunning new show takes the audience on an epic musical journey through changing eras and styles, from the exciting sound of the 1960s London Blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond.

Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their bril-

liant best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits live, including Black Magic Woman, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more.

Louise Rogan and Amanda Kostadinov are famed for their incredibly authentic performances of Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie respectively. From vocals to body language, it’s hard to tell the difference between the tribute and the real thing.

While it’s entirely possible that the band could send Fleetwood Mac fans home happy by playing Rumours from start to finish, the seasoned professionals go beyond that, delving into the back catalogue and B-sides to take the show to a heightened level of authenticity.

During the show, the stage empties to

allow the musicians revert to the Peter Green era of the band in the 1960s before Nicks and McVie joined, with Blues guitar favourites like Albatross and Black Magic Woman. The bulk of the show consists of performances of best-known songs like Go Your Own Way, Dreams, The Chain, Landslide, Rhiannon and more, executed in the style of famous past Fleetwood Mac live shows.

The show features a message from Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood, who tells the audience: “Let’s share our music once again. Of course we’re not here in body, but we are in musical spirit”, and gives his endorsement to his “dear friends” performing the music adored for generations.

The show starts at 7:30pm, with tickets priced €31.50 and €41.50.

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Bruno – a male, seven-year-old Terrier cross.

His story started out as quite a sad one, as his owner passed away and left poor Bruno heartbroken.

He is such a sweet, gentle and loving little soul, but given his background it will take him a while to settle in to a new home, so we are looking for extra special adopters who will give him that second chance in life.

If you think you could offer Bruno a loving home please 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 on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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THE Body Shop has been searching high and low for even more special ingredients to add to its popular skin care ranges, with plant stem cells providing an excellent base for three new products.

From the Alpine mountains of TrentinoAlto, Italy to the sandy beaches and rocky shorelines of Brittany, France, a range of plants have surrendered their natural goodness to The Body Shop, who in turn have prepared three new products in their Drops of Youth range.

Drawing upon edelweiss’s protective properties, sea holly’s firming properties and criste marine, which helps natural skin renewal, the Drops of Youth products are a natural addition to your skin’s daily routines, whether used as part of your overall skincare or on t h e i r ow n individual merits.

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River Island’s spring collection has plenty of fresh looks for men and women, with some familiar wardrobe staples getting a bang up to date

twist, as colours pop alongside some classic shades and hues.

Whether you’re going out at the weekend, brightening up the office or just looking forward to sunnier days (remember them?), River Island’s spring collections will put you in the right mood to banish the winter blues, and spring out there with a ... err, bounce in your step and some great new styles.

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Shaking up online food ordering Since its launch in June 2015, Marvin.ie has shaken up online food ordering with a revolutionary and rewarding system which offers a better deal for customers and for restaurants. Marvin.ie now offers more diversity in takeaway food than ever before, with over 30 cuisine types available to order. This is expected to continue to grow in the coming year.

We tested it recently from our fairly central abode in Dublin 8.

We ordered cheeseburgers, fries and a thoroughly authentic strawberry shake with all the trimmings from Mad Cow Milkshakes and Burgers in Cabra.

The food arrived very slightly over the 45 minute wait time given, but was hot all the way through and delicious.

I was also chuffed to be able to order a milkshake to my front door.

Marvin.ie works with some of the biggest takeaway food names in the business, including Apache Pizza, Mizzoni’s, Camile Thai Kitchen, Zaytoon and Bombay Pantry. Order online at Marvin.ie or via the Marvin.ie iPhone or Android app. Keep in touch with Marvin.ie on Twitter (@Marvin.ie) and Facebook (facebook.com/Marvin.ie).

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The Picky Eater hits D8 The sounds of rejoicing can surely be heard for miles around in the streets of Dublin 8. The enclave of Kilmainham - where artists and hipsters, townies and bourgeois professionals who fancy themselves a little bit urban meet has finally got itself a decent restaurant, and this is a crowd that likes to eat out!

Having lived in the area myself for many years and being in the game and all, I had long daydreamed of opening my perfect “neighbourhood” joint there. Alas, I wasn’t in a position to do so and didn’t really have the experience or backing then and it has taken another six years for someone else to cotton on.

It still amazes me that none of the city’s main players ever took a punt of the grittier end of D8. A stone’s throw from town at the end of Thomas St and boasting some of the inner cities most visited attractions such as IMMA, Guinness’s and The Gaol, not to mention an imbalanced quota of the pink pound. This is an inbuilt market if ever there was one and Union 8 on the corner of South Circular and Old Kilmainham Road is prized to cash in.

I still spend plenty of time in the area thanks to my friends there, so

trekked over from my current home in D6 last Saturday to check it out with the locals.

On a miserable January Saturday night the sparkly newness and subtle lighting had transformed this derelict old corner, which was formerly an 80s social welfare office, into something you might see in Shoreditch.

Huge awnings and large picture windows give you a view straight into the uber- hip and modern industrial style space which was already buzzing on opening weekend. We sat just inside the door in a comfy little lounge area looking into the open bar and kitchen and taking in the brickwork, painted steel and midcentury furnishings. Staff where super relaxed and attentive and we were seated soon after arriving, though I expect the queues will get longer.

There were four of us and we opted to do a roundup of the menu and share the lot. So here goes: Really lovely charcuterie and a beautiful, creamy and delightfully savoury white onion soup, a perfect tart and sweet beetroot and sheep’s cheese salad and wonderfully succulent spiced lamb breast started us off and took a swipe at our unre-

Union 8 is “the perfect neighbourhood joint” that breathes some gastronomic life into D8

covered post Christmas hunger pangs.

A nice break of 15 minutes allowed us to enjoy our seriously good Tempranillo and give us an appetite for mains. The swapping of plates continued so here goes again: Beef cheek that was tender and flavoursome in its ubiquitous dark unctuous gravy, crispy fatty and soft pork belly was utterly beautiful, a surprisingly moist and moreish supreme of chicken which was delicious and delicate with an outstanding dark meat pie and a perfectly cooked loin of venison with a fondant potato that was as nice as I’ve had!

We shared a chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream which was beyond lush.

Prices for starters are €7-9 and mains are an extremely fair €17-27.

With four bottles of wine and a couple of coffees are bill was a satisfactory €242, minus tip.

Only fair to say that food of a less fancy variety is available up the road in the bar of the Hilton and the auld Italian above the Patriot does a mean pizza – I’ve put a way a few in my time – but it’s great to see such a cool little establishment breath some gastronomic life into the area …finally.

Conclusion Union8 boasts an uber- hip and modern industrial style interior. Staff where super relaxed and attentive. Food was flavoursome and delicious. (740 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 Island Bridge. Phone:(01) 677 8707

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Let The Gazette help make your wedding day extra special and guarantee you have happy memories to share with friends and family in the years to come budgeting advice:

We have some great tips to help manage your cash for the big day Page 22

celebrate in style: rock their world:

Dresses

From classic, timeless designs to a more contemporary look, we have a range of truly beautiful dresses See page 24

Ciara Bridal at Powersourt TownHouse Centre Esther Dress â‚Ź1,600

Take your pick from a wide range of beautiful homes and castles

These glittering beauties will delight any lucky recipient

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See what the Headfort Arms Hotel has to offer at their wedding showcase The Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells will

special touches and theme with the

host its wedding showcase on Sunday,

help of a team of in-house wedding

February 7.

coordinators who are on hand from

Bridal couples can now arrive via

start to finish and ensure that the

the new garden entrance which hosts

Headfort really offers that personal

beautiful bespoke white gates. Guests

wedding experience.

can also enjoy the new paved areas,

Fully inclusive packages are also on

giant parasols and seating areas, rain

offer to take the occasional stresses

or shine.

of planning away. Packages include a

The garden is now also self-con-

luxury hotel reception package with

tained with its own bar, rest rooms and

five-course dinner, floristry, station-

BBQ, making it the perfect backdrop to

ary, wedding cake, live band, profes-

civil ceremonies which can now be held

sional DJ, photography, videography

outside in the venue.

and full venue dressing, from €8,500 for

Civil and humanist wedding pack-

100 persons (on selected dates). Mid-

ages, which cater for couples who do

week inclusive packages start at €39.95

not want a religious ceremony, are very

per person.

much increasing in popularity. Equally

Full wedding weekend packages are

for those who wish to embrace the

also available which include a “next

autumnal or winter seasons, the Head-

day” garden party, with pig-on-the-

fort is known for its open fires, homely

spit or casual food offerings custom-

atmosphere and an Irish welcome set

ised as you wish.

to match.

Couples can customise their menus,

For further information, see www.headfortarms.ie.

| financing your wedding |

Keeping the big day on budget To avoid going over budget, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s website www.consumerhelp. ie has timely advice for anyone who recently got engaged.

Review your spending Get a clear picture of your finances. If you have outstanding debts such as loans or credit card bills, concentrate on clearing them first, starting with the most expensive, to gain a good insight into what money you have available to spend.

Start saving To avoid starting married life on a bad financial footing, consider opening a savings account dedicated to your wedding costs.

At www.consumerhelp. ie, you will find a savings comparison tool to compare the interest rates on savings accounts from the main providers.

Make a wedding budget Check out the wedding budget planner on the Competition and Consumer Protection’s consumer website (http:// www.consumerhelp.ie/ wedding-budget).

This online tool will help you calculate all costs, big and small. Most importantly, it will help you prioritise your spending.

Struggling to meet the cost If you are struggling to stay within your budget and feel that you need to borrow, check how much it will cost you and how long it will take you to

repay the loan. You can do this by using the loan calculator at www.consumerhelp.ie. There is also a personal loan cost comparison on the website, which allows you to compare the latest interest rates charged by the main providers.

Be Flexible Try and stay flexible in your plans. Consider getting married off-peak; the month and the day you choose to marry on could save you thousands of euro. In terms of venues, be open to alternative spaces and think about the experience you can create.

Ask for help; cake making and decoration, calligraphy, photography and music may be hobbies your friends have.

Join online discussion forums and read wedding blogs to find out about others’ experiences with suppliers and ways you can save.

Pay by credit/debit card Paying by credit/debit card instead of cash offers you some protection if things go wrong. For instance, you may be able to request a chargeback if something goes wrong, such as the bridal shop closing down. A chargeback is when your card provider agrees to reverse the transaction. Avoid signing a contract with a venue until you are sure what is and isn’t included in the price being quoted.

Keep all the paperwork Quotes, contracts and receipts relating to the wedding should be kept

Whether you’re planning on pushing the boat out or going for a more intimate affair, keeping track of any related wedding costs is essential

safe in case of any issues with a supplier.

What about insurance?

Wedding insurance offers you more security if something does go wrong – such as failure of traders to deliver a service. Many insurance providers offer wedding insurance, so make sure you know what the policy covers before

you buy. Travel insurance for your honeymoon can cover you against any losses. Shop around for the best value and always check the policy details before you buy.

To get more tips and advice on managing your money for life’s big events, check out the Competition and Consumer Protection’s website at www.consumerhelp.ie.

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| there are many beautiful, old irish venues to host your dream wedding |

Let the past help start your future THE right venue is a key part of making your big day a wonderful one for everyone, and not “just” for the happy couple.

Whether looking for a venue that’s steeped in history, or for something a little more contemporary, there’s a venue to suit all tastes and budgets, with the following sure to delight all who book them.

Tankardstown House, Co Meath Tankardstown comprises an 18th century manor house and orangery – the focal point of an 80-acre estate of parkland, woodland, courtyards and walled

gardens.

Both civil ceremonies and civil partnerships can be held within the house and in the gardens by the yew tree. The predinner drinks reception in the main house sets the tone for the evening ahead, when guests proceed down the winding staircase to the orangery, which can seat up to 250 guests for dinner.

For further information, see www.irelandsbluebook.com, or contact Tankardstown House directly at 041 982 4621.

Rathsallagh House, Co Wicklow Imagine the wedding of your dreams in your own

country house with a romantic parkland setting of rolling fields and thousands of mature trees.

Rathsallagh, a member of Ireland’s Blue Book, is regarded as the ultimate country house (home of the O’Flynn family) wedding venue in Ireland.

Its exclusivity allows the flexibility to tailor all arrangements to suit couples on their special day.

With its walled gardens and orangery, Rathsallagh is ideal for civil ceremonies and blessings, while there are a number of quaint country churches on its door step.

For further information see www.irelandsbluebook.com, or contact

Rathsallagh directly at 045 403 112.

Castle Leslie Estate, Co Monaghan Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie is a stunningly beautiful and secluded estate in Co Monaghan.

A truly private rural escape, it is a magical setting for your very special day. Located in the village of Glaslough, the estate is only 80 minutes from Dublin, but feels like a million miles away from modern life’s stresses.

Castle Leslie Estate can accommodate different styles of wedding celebrations, ranging from 40-260 guests. For further information, see www. irelandsbluebook.com, or contact Castle Leslie directly at 047 88100.

Kilronan Castle, Co Roscommon Located on the shores of Lough Meelough, Ballyfarnon, Kilronan Castle is a hidden gem, and one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels.

The ancestral home of the Tenison family, Kilronan Castle is steeped in history, full of character and old-world charm.

With its acres of woodland, open lawns and pathways, the castle offers everything to make the big day pass without a hitch, catering for intimate to extravagant weddings alike.

Its 84 superbly appointed bedrooms are fully equipped with contemporary comforts, fusing modern luxury with a touch of old-style glamour.

For further information, see www.kilronancastle.ie, or contact Kilronan Castle directly at 071 961 8000.

Make it Monaghan for a wedding venue to remember, with historic Castle Leslie providing a striking backdrop for your photos

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| classic, timeless styles |

Commins & Co, 2.20ct sapphire and diamond ring €2,150 The Town Bride Stella York Wedding Dress €POR

With this ring …

Ciara Bridal at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Lulu Dress €2,000

WITH Valentine’s Day just around the corner – one of the most popular days of the year for popping the big question – we decided to take a look at some of the more popular rings available this year. The single solitaire, which proved popular for so many year, has been usurped by the cluster diamond, or princess cut.

Kate Middleton has also made popular the solitaire sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Here are some of our faves, from Commins and Co.

Commins & Co, 1.00ct yellow sapphire ring €2,475

Commins & Co, 1.95ct aquamarine and diamond ring €3,550

Commins & Co, Halo engagement ring selection

Ciara Bridal at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Naomi wedding dress POR

It’s all about the Dress!

It’s likely to be one of the most (if not the most

important) dresses you will ever wear, so, every bride wants to get it just right.

Commins & Co, Solitaire engagement ring selection

Covet The Collection, Sophia dress from €195

Sweetheart necklines and bust dresses have made way for sleeker, silk and satin looks with a

strong Downton influence.

With Covet in Powerscourt now doing a bridal

range, there is plenty of opportunity to wear

a show-stopping gown. Here, we’ve picked out some of our favourites.

Knightsbridge, Johanna Johnson Wedding Gown, €POR

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FastSport Tector runs not enough for Irish side: IRELAND’S Under19 cricket team suffered a second consecutive World Cup warm-up defeat in Savar on Monday when a disappointing batting collapse saw them lose by four wickets to Canada.

Dubliners Jack Tector and Stephen Doheny gave Ryan Eagleson’s side a perfect platform with an opening stand of 88 in 14 overs before the Canadians struck back impressively through Kurt Ramdath.

Skipper Tector hit eight fours and a six in his knock of 83 before younger brother, Harry, chipped in with a very valuable 37 before Ireland finally dismissed for 197.

Canada, however, made the total with four wickets to spare to see them home with Abreesh Khan clipping an unbeaten 93 runs to play the captain’s role.

Ireland begin the tournament in earnest on Thursday against tournament favourites India.

boxing: lucan woman bringing celtic warrior ethos to los angeles

Christie’s American dream  james hendicott

sport@dublingazette.com

LAST SUMMER, Lucan native Kerrie Christie left Blanchardstown’s Celtic Warrior Boxing Club after four years, and took off for pastures new with Box N Burn in Los Angeles. Her lofty aim: “become boxing’s premiere female coach”.

Eight months on, GazetteSport spoke to Christie to hear how her American adventure is progressing. “Life has been crazy fast but absolutely amazing, getting myself settled in the gym, in the area, and to the lifestyle,” she said of her new surroundings.

“I’ve been working hard in the gym, trying to learn as much as I can

and progress as much as I can, and work on my own conditioning too. Things are going great. I feel like I’ve always been here.

“The gym is going from strength to strength and I’ve become a head trainer which is a great little boost.”

One of Christie’s key aims on leaving Ireland was to learn from Box N Burn, with the club home to a host of high-level boxing superstars ranging from British prospect Tony Jeffries to leading fitness trainer Kevan Watson.

On the learning process, she says it’s more about adaptations than sweeping changes, but that she’s progressing nonetheless.

“My approach to box-

ing training has changed,” she says. “Being surrounded by world class trainers here with so much knowledge, you pick up little bits here and there that you add to your arsenal. Just minor changes, different techniques, rather than the approach.”

Of course, there is some Los Angeles glamour to be had, too. “I can’t mention a name right now, but I am currently training a client, privately, for an upcoming tour starting in April.

“She and her band are touring Europe over three months from April - July. So, she needs to be in peak fitness to be able to keep up with a very demanding tour schedule, and then we are also

Kerry Christie conducts a training session at the Box n Burn gym in Los Angeles

trying to get her into peak condition so she looks good on stage too.

“It’s exciting. It’s a fun project! They actually hit Ireland in May, I’m hoping to get out for the show.”

Christie’s move also gives an insight into the Irish boxing scene’s success, especially at age-group level, by comparison. “The amateur set up is a lot different,” she tells us. “In Ireland, we have boxing clubs in most small towns, like you would with a GAA team or football team for local kids to get involved and start learning and competing.

“From my own expe-

rience in Ireland being part of a boxing club, we start young like eight or nine years old, and spar as soon as possible. Over here, there doesn’t seem to be boxing gyms, not for young kids anyway.

“The only boxing clubs I’ve come across, are high school or college teams.

College sports are obviously massive over here.

A big college will have a boxing team.

“Other than that, there are plenty of boxing clubs around, but they are for people to go and train in. You have to find your own trainer to take you down the amateur fight path.”

As for life in Califor-

nia’s sun? There’s no question it suits the Dub. “I really am in love with life over here,” she says.

“If you want to do something, the opportunity is here for you, just put the hard work in and it’ll work out. Sometimes life feels like an episode of Entourage.

“Twice I’ve had Arnold Schwarzenegger cycle past me as I’m skateboarding on the beach cycle path. Walk down the street to get a coffee and you’ll most likely bump into a celebrity.”

With “big news” to follow in the coming months, Christie’s LA adventure sounds like it’s just beginning.

Madigan gives Stillorgan RFC a coaching masterclass  sport@dublingazette.com

Ian Madigan giving advice at his master-class session with Stillorgan RFC

LEINSTER and Ireland rugby star, Ian Madigan – who is a Life Style Sports ambassador – paid a special visit to Stillorgan RFC to share some of his secrets of success.

Currently playing in Division 3 of the Dublin Metro League, Stillorgan RFC were put through a 90-minute master-class session

by Madigan with a special focus on tactical and place kicking.

The club won the session following a competition run by the sports shop with Ian Earls of

Stillorgan RFC selected as the lucky winner.

Earls and his team mates took to the field in Kilmacud where the Irish out-half demonstrated skills and techniques honed under the guidance of Leinster and Ireland coaching staff, breaking down each skill and technique as the team strive for victory this season.

Competition winner Ian Earls said of the session: “It was such a great experience to be coached by and play with Ian Madigan.

“He’s one of the best players around, so to have the oppor-

tunity to be trained by him was really something special, definitely an unforgettable experience.

“I entered the Life Style Sports competition because, while my team are very good, our kicking game was in need of some work, so no better man than Ian to come in and give us some inspiration!”

Madigan said of the session: “They were a great group of lads and I really enjoyed the experience. The session itself was a good challenge as there was a real mixture of ability with

some beginners thrown in with guys who have been playing for years.

“However, they all had a great energy and a huge appetite for the sport, which is great to see.”

Debbie Byrne, marketing director at Life Style Sports added: “Our involvement in rugby is not limited to the elite level but caters to players of all ages and abilities through our unrivalled range of performance apparel and equipment.

“We’ll be keeping a close eye on Stillorgan RFC’s results in the coming weeks and months.”

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Goldrick hoping for Ladyball dividends

FastSport

Lidl’s marketing campaign for the new ladies football season certainly garnered plenty of media attention; Dublin and Foxrock Cabinteely star hopes it will brings a wider audience  nathan kelly

sport@dublingazette.com

AS IS the case every January, media coverage for intercounty football is growing week by week.

This year, however, ladies Gaelic football stole the headlines, if even for a couple of days.

Ladyball announced itself to the world on social media last week and immediately grabbed attention. A new pink ball, “specially designed for a lady’s game with softtouch for a woman’s grip, eazi-play for a woman’s ability and fashion-driven for a woman’s style”.

Three days later and after much outrage online, ladies football’s new sponsors, Lidl, owned up to Ladyball, admitting it was a marketing campaign to raise awareness and show

how ladies gaelic football deserves serious support.

Foxrock Cabinteely’s Sinead Goldrick appeared on the poster in the supermarket chain’s second, more-serious video and we asked her what she thought of the whole idea.

“I think it was a successful campaign that brought attention to ladies football at a time that we wouldn’t normally get media coverage,” said the All-Star.

“Hopefully, it will follow through with activation in terms of raising awareness of ladies football and will, in turn, bring more attendance to our games.

“I think, for any marketing campaign, if it makes noise, it can bring attention to the game. It had a high reach and everything like that so I think it was a positive thing.”

The campaign was originally met by a mix of people who sensed straight away there was a more serious idea behind it and those who actually thought Ladyball was to start appearing on shelves. One thing it did show, which Goldrick agrees with, is that a lot of people showed they care about women’s sport “Hopefully now it’s not just a social media or online reaction and that people actually follow through with it and start supporting by coming to the games and also watching our games when we’re on television,” she said.

Away from marketing campaigns, Goldrick reflected on 2015 on the club and county stage.

It was mixed year which ended with a fourth AllStar.

Sinead Goldrick at AIG’s launch of the 2016 Dublin season. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

She enjoyed Dublin and Leinster success with Foxrock Cabinteely before an All-Ireland club semi-final defeat to eventual champions Donaghmore.

There was also a second consecutive All-Ireland intercounty final defeat to Cork.

defeats Cork no doubt still hurt and Goldrick insists things have to change this year if they are to eventually topple with their Rebel rivals. “ O b v i o u s l y we ’ ve reached two All-Ireland final’s in the past two years and we haven’t got over the line so we need to

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“I suppose with the club, for us to win a Leinster title for the first time was a huge achievement,” she said.

“I know we wanted to go the whole way and it was hugely disappointing but for where our club is and for Foxrock Cabinteely, to win the Leinster title I think I look on that as a positive year in terms of club.

“In our semi-final we missed a lot of chances, a lot of goal chances, and Donaghmore went on to win it so it shows we are at that standard and we can compete for All-Ireland club finals.

“That gives us a lot of confidence in ourselves and hopefully this year the goal will be to win Dublin, Leinster and the All-Ireland.”

In terms of Dublin, those two back-to-back

kind of change what we’re doing this year.

“What we’re doing is not getting us our ultimate goal so I think we’ve all taken that on board and reviewing it as a completely new year, again focusing on one game and right now that’s Kerry,” said Goldrick.

That Kerry game kicks off the National League season on January 31 and despite a drive to catch Cork, the season opener is the only game on the mind.

“They would be one of the top four teams in Ireland so it will be good to see where we stand against them and where our fitness levels are.

“I think the ladies football league is very competitive, especially in Division 1 and we’ll want to see where we are in comparison to the other teams.”

Crusaders’ Hyland on the high road to victory CRUSADERS Marie Hyland clawed her way back to a comfortable victory in the women’s intermediate race at the GloHealth intermediate, masters, juvenile B and intercounty relays which were all held at Dundalk IT last Sunday.

It was one of the highlights of an actionpacked day of cross-country running.

In Hyland’s win, a whirlwind start by Catherine Whoriskey (City of Derry Spartans) saw her rocket into the lead from the gun setting a blistering pace.

Whoriskey looked like she was going to leave the field in her wake but the fast early pace caught up with her and Hyland closed the distance before pushing on to an impressive victory over 5km in 18.56. Catherina Mullen (Shercock) paced her race perfectly to come through and usurp Whoriskey for the silver in 19.11 with the daring Derry runner having to settle for third in 19.15.

Elsewhere, DSDAC’S Emer Fitzpatrick showed immense potential for the future with a comprehensive win in Hannut, Belgium As soon as the gun sounded, Fitzpatrick and Niamh Carey broke away from a top class field in what was a veritable mudbath.

The locals were astounded by the pace set by the two DSD athletes.

The early exertions told on Carey who was only beaten by a top Belgian athlete, by a few metres, for the silver medal. DSD ended up with four of the first 10 runners, making sure of a great team win in the Under-18 girls category.

The club also won well with their Under-18 team winning at Under-20 level.

This augurs well for the future as teams from Belgium, France, Germany and Holland were represented in a well organised event, where there were 30 races of every description.

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soccer: palmerstown club share spoils with st mochta’s

Weston give Avoca big scare in Leinster league WESTON Hockey Club’s men’s first team produced their best performance of the campaign to date as they threatened to unravel Avoca’s season.

The Lucan club have yet to register a point in Leinster men’s Division One and were facing an Avoca side seemingly destined for a place in the top half of the division as it makes a midseason split.

Weston, however, had other ideas and gave the Blackrock side – who needed only a draw from the game – a real scare.

Richard Couse had opened the scoring on 20 minutes before Tadgh Donnelly levelled for parity at half-time for Weston.

Eoin Ryan duly gave the Lucan side the lead early in the second half, a result that would have bumped Avoca into the bottom half and out of contention for the Irish Hockey League places.

Couse, though, added goals number two and three before Uruguayan internationsl Maxi Tixe completed a 4-2 win to get Avoca out of trouble.

The result sees Avoca go into a top five sides who go into Division 1A, which gets under way on January 30, along with UCD, YMCA, Corinthian and Clontarf.

Weston go into Division 1B with Fingal, Dublin University, Rathgar and Kilkenny.

Weston’s second team, meanwhile, had a good 5-0 win against a depleted Glenanne side. Weston made full use of their greater numbers and scored five without reply in the second half as the Glens tired.

Shane O’Hare captured the match ball with an excellent hat-trick while Peter Kirwan and Cian Curley scored the other goals.

The Lucan club’s third team, though, were left disappointed with a 3-1 home loss to UCD as they look to regain top spot in Division 6.

They created numerous chances but only had a goal from King’s Hospital student Lucas Dohmen to show for their efforts.

The visitors, on the other hand were clinical in front of goal, and repeated their cup victory over Weston earlier in the season.

Glenville boss Wayne Kelly views their 2-2 draw with St Mochta’s as two points loss rather than a point gained

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GLENVILLE’S fight for survival took a further boost with an away point to title chasers St Mochta’s on Sunday but manager Wayne Kelly felt it was two points lost rather than one gained after his side’s performance.

The Palmerstown outfit travelled to Porterstown and attacked their fellow first-timers in the top division throughout the 90 minutes.

The visitors took the lead after 10 minutes through the in-form Christopher Doyle who

headed home from a corner. The Saints e q u a l i s e d j u s t f i ve minutes later through Gareth Cooney before Jason Hegarty sent Glenville back in front just after the half hour.

Despite attacking for much of the second half, the visitors couldn’t find a third and as the game crept into injury-time a deflected Philip Hughes effort saw Mochta’s rescue a point.

“We should have won the game so we’re disappointed,” said Kelly afterwards. We started so well and took the early lead, in fairness they hit back straight away but that didn’t slow us down.

“I think the big turn-

Dubs stars Kilmacud ready for refix of annual GAA challenge the rescheduled Dubs Stars hurling and

football challenge matches will take place at Kilmacud Crokes’ Glenalbyn grounds on Sunday, January 31.

The hurling challenge throws in at 12.30pm with the football kicking off straight after at around 2pm. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day while there will be autograph opportunities for fans.

ing point was a one-onone chance we missed right before half-time which would have made it 3-1. When the keeper saved it, I was standing beside the linesman and I said to him ‘I hope we don’t come back to regret that’ and in the end we did.”

Disappointed or not, Glenville remain unbeaten in 2016 so Kelly was asked if he feels better about their fight for survival than he did pre-Christmas.

“Yeah, I feel a bit better about the situation after the start to the year but even before Christmas we were always thinking positively.

“We knew if we could get a few points on the

board it would drag more teams into the fight and, if you look at it now, there are five or six in a similar situation,” said the Glenville boss.

“We worked extremely hard over the Christmas break when, I can’t speak too much for other teams but maybe others eased up a bit.

“We played a game on St Stephen’s Day and had 26 players turn up looking for a game.

We trained a lot before getting back into competitive action and we look extremely sharp at the moment,” added the manager.

Having scored five in three games since the turn of the year Kelly

was also asked about the return of club hero Christopher Doyle. “It’s been great to get him back,” was the reply. “ H e o n l y a r r i ve d back from Canada before Christmas and his attitude is fantastic. Just having him in around the squad lifts ever ybody, and then of course his ability improves us too.

“He has an eye for goal and his hold-up play enables other players to push forward in certain situations so we’re delighted.”

T h e p o i n t l e ave s Glenville bottom of Senior Sunday but only two points separate them from fourth bottom.

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camogie: lucan school end long wait for glory

Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields THE senior footballers are busy with

our club. It was a well attended,

their preparations for the season

simple night, with little by way of

ahead. Challenge games are worth

ceremony; clearly speeches are

several training sessions.

being held for the annual awards

Their first was on Sunday morn-

In line with the TV show, Operation

game resulted in a two point loss, it

Transformation continues at the

was an opportunity to offer game

club every Tuesday and Thursday

time to 25 players.

evening at 7.30pm, in association

They march on with another chal-

with SDCC Sports Partnership. It’s

lenge away to Navan O’Mahony’s

not too late to join in; simply turn up

Friday night next with kick off at

before the first walk at 7.30pm.

8pm.

The St Joseph’s College, Lucan side celebrate their victory

Joey’s end final hurt to land Senior A title

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AFTER five years of finals proved unsuccessful, Lucan’s Saint Joseph’s College finally got the silverware they craved on the biggest Dublin schools level, outdoing Our Lady’s Terenure in Ringsend.

It went down to the wire with outstanding displays all around the field on both sides.

First blood went to St Joseph’s when Emily McIntyre pounced and sweetly volleyed a high ball to the net, a fine goal to open the scoing.

McIntyre, along with Katie Feeney and Jessica McClelland, would be a constant threat.

A fine Chloe Mullen point got Our Lady’s off the mark before some excellent support-play and passing from Orla Sadlier and Samantha Fitzgerald, both of whom worked tirelessly, set up midfielder Orlaith Murphy who split the posts.

Our Lady’s were back on level terms soon however, when they finally

broke down a stubborn Joey’s defence, and struck the back of the net when Sarah Joyce converted after her side turned over ball high up the field.

Joeys’ dead-ball specialist Aoife McKearney got the pick of her scores with a pointed free that she floated over the bar against the breeze from the road-side touchline .

Our Lady’s had one of their own from Isabelle Costelloe who slotted over a 45 to keep things level approaching halftime. Joey’s goalkeeper Nicole Fitzgibbon put in a superb hour, thwarting countless attacks.

Her outstanding moment came when she raced from her goal-line and brilliantly blocked Holly Finnegan’s shot.

Joey’s looked to have struck a major blow just before half-time when Orla Sadlier chased down a ball into the square and kicked to the net.

But Our Lady’s refused to be shaken-off and a long ball over the top of the Joey’s defense was collected by Finnegan and struck past Fitzgibbon to the far corner of the net,

2-2 at half-time.

Our Lady’s took the lead for the first time with a Costelloe free after the break, but this was followed by Joey’s best spell, as the half-back line of Laura Morgan, Jessica Condron and player-ofthe-match Meabh Dowler, began to dominate their territory.

McKearney put Joey’s back in the lead with a ’45 and a brilliantly-judged free struck right of the posts was carried home by the wind.

Laura Quinn set-up Fitzgerald for a further point and a long-distance goal from Joey’s Laura

O’Mahony seemed to put her team out of sight.

The Terenure side had different ideas however.

They would fight to the bitter end and reduced the deficit to a single score with a free and a 45 from Costelloe.

The crucial moment came a minute into injury time, as Finnegan found space just outside the Joey’s square; a goal would win it. But Jessica Condron heroically intervened, allowing O’Flynn to clear the lines.

T he final whistle sounded and Joey’s were crowned Senior A champions for a second time.

The Cupla Focal Club returned on

Last Friday night, Lucan hosted

Monday night with Sean O’Lanagain.

the Dublin final of Scor’s Tra Na

Ocht a clog for the novices agus

gCeist. Congratulations to Lucan’s

naoi a clog do na daoine ag iarraidh

own team of Declan Lee, Annette

feabhasu a chuid blas.

He a ly, Declan O’Neill and O llie Maan.

Bingo was on Wednesday evening.

This is proving a very popular event;

They claimed the top spot for the

we really would like some more vol-

third year in succession. They now

unteers to allow this event move

go on to represent Dublin in the All-

from its current fortnightly slot to

Ireland finals to be held in Killarney

a weekly one.

on April 2.

Set dancing continues on Wednes-

Juvenile teams continued their

days at 8.30pm, and the 25-Card

preparations, hosting challenge

Drive continues on Friday Night at

g ame s wi th S t Per e g rine’s , S t

9pm; it’s open to all and new par-

Anne’s, Ballyboden, St Vincent’s,

ticipants are always welcome.

Celbridge and Naas.

Already, there are 10 g ames scheduled for next weekend. Competitive games are approaching fast.

Last Saturday night marked the

Date for the diary: Saturda y, February 6 will be the club’s annual awards night.

There wa s no winner of this week’s €2,000 lotto draw; numbers drawn were 1, 2, 9 and 16.

annual volunteers night at the club.

The lotto sponsor was The Sign

This is an opportunity for the club

Lab. Next week’s jackpot is €2,500

to acknowledge the considerable

and the draw will be managed by

commitment in time and effort by

Diarmaid Dawson’s team on Sun-

volunteers that goes into running

day night.

ST pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week

please contact any of the below

were 2, 5, 11 and 16; there was no

to sign up. Tickets are available

winner so next week’s jackpot will

now from Aidan Glennon, Robert

be €8,000.

Carson, Ronan Mullins and Pauline

The draw takes place in the Palmerstown House every Sunday night at 10pm and tickets cost €2.

Leonard; €20 each and it should be a great night. All welcome.

If you would like to place an add

Thank you to all our sellers and

in the programme or make a dona-

to all that support our lotto every

tion, please contact any of us and

week.

we can arrange.

Tickets available from all the

Big thanks to Moriarty’s Super-

usual sellers including SuperValu,

Valu for their sponsorship of this

Palmerstown House, Manor Hair

event.

Studios and in the clubhouse from 7-8pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

There are a only few places left to take part in The Kube.

Me m b e r s hip i s n ow du e a nd remains unchanged from last year.

Membership forms will be posted to all members in the coming weeks.

This is a joint fundraiser with St

Membership can be paid on Tues-

Pats and Our Lady’s Hospital Crum-

day and Thursday on 7-8pm in the

lin Cardiac Unit.

clubhouse.

The fundraising event is taking

Any ladies or girls interested in

place in Westmanstown sports and

playing ladies football should sub-

conference centre on February 12.

mit their name and date of birth as

If you would like to take par t Action from the Senior A championship final

night.

ing against Round Tower; while the

soon as possible.

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Coláiste Phadraig players celebrate with the cup after their All-Ireland cup victory. Picture: Cathal Nooonan/Inpho

Lucan’s buzzer beaters Colaiste Phadraig survive final second scare to land the Under-16 AllIreland schools basketball title ahead of St Malachy’s by single point

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COLAISTE Phadraig, Lucan were crowned the Subway All-Ireland Under-16A boys cup champions on Monday afternoon after a tense 45-44 win over St Malachy’s College of Belfast.

MVP Kris Arcilla shook off a stomach bug to land what turned out to be the game-winning shot but there was still plenty of time for drama before the final buzzer.

“I’ve had a few matches like that over the years but that one takes the biscuit,” said winning Coach David Gray. “It was serious stuff.”

St Malachy’s needed longer to settle and were 4-0 down before Peter Henvey and Conor

Cooke gave them the lead for the first time.

By then, the Lucan boys had set out their stall with electric guard play, hard work under the basket and a scoring touch from Samuel Mohamed.

Malachy’s earned a 9-8 lead with the last basket of the first quarter – a deft assist from Jack Summersgill freeing up Cooke for a layup.

Colaiste Phadraig, however, put up the first significant run of the game to turn a threepoint deficit into a six point lead in the second quarter. Max Amadasun was simply dominant with blocks and rebounds so St Malachy’s withdrew to the perimeter in search of openings.

CJ Fulton made it count with a deep-two and a triple to snap the run. Arcilla’s electric pace was yielding free-throw opportunities and the young point guard gave CPL a 19-17 lead for the half.

St Malachy’s showed a more patient approach in the third quarter. Conor Ryan hit an open three-pointer for a five-point lead.

Colaiste Phadraig trailed by three heading into the final quarter and levelled the game with five minutes left through control on the offensive boards and a fast break from Kabir Akanbi St Malachy’s seemed to have found another gear when Niall McGinnity upped the ante on defense and Fulton hit a nerveless buzzer beater. They were soon pegged back by Akanbi’s

deep two and Arcilla made it 45-44 with six seconds remaining.

A monster block from Amadasun rejected St Malachy’s first attempt at a game winner. They thought they’d done it when Matthew Mulholland found the net but his last gasp attempt was a fraction too late.

“I am just so proud of them,” Gray said afterwards.

“They are such a hard working bunch of lads – whether with their school, their clubs or their national team – on the court and around the school in general.

“I am just speechless after that ending. Every one of them, to a man, stood up today and did the business for us.”