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It was a day to remember and celebrate recently for students at St Joseph’s College, Lucan, as they marked Proclamation Day. St Joseph’s joined the nation’s 4,000 primary and post-primary schools and third-level colleges in marking this memorable occasion. As part of the ceremony, students raised our national flag which was supplied by members of the Defence Forces. The flag-raising was followed by a reading of the Proclamation and a reading of the school’s own Proclamation for a New Generation, which set out the hopes and ideals for the future. Pictured is principal Ms Bernadette Fitzgerald addressing the school pupils.
Clonburris residents views sought on future
Council inviting online submissions through a newly-developed consultation portal
Ian Begley
Members of the public are being asked to submit their suggestions and concerns regarding the future of Clonburris. South Dublin County Council are currently in the
stage of preparing a new master plan for the Clonburris area, as well as the proposed extension to Griffeen Valley Park and areas around the 12th Lock. A pre-draft public consultation for the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone
(SDZ) Planning Scheme was recently launched and the council is inviting online submissions through a newly-developed consultation portal up until April 14. Welcoming the Government designation of lands at Clonburris as an SDZ,
South Dublin Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) said: “At a strategic level, the development of these lands will deliver new homes to meet the housing shortage in the Dublin Region.” Full Story on Page 6
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donations | group eager for support for initiative
Communion wear for families in need Ian Begley
Carol Kearney Dunne and Tommy and Margaret McGuinness set up an initiative to help families who are struggling financially
A not-for-profit, Lucan-based service are distributing communion clothes free of charge to families who are struggling financially. Local couple Tommy and Margaret McGuinness, along with Carole Kearney, are asking residents to donate communion clothes of all sorts to them in order to give needy children a chance to look their best for their big day. With communions beginning in about 10 weeks time, the group is eager for as much support as possible in this charitable initiative. This is the second year that the Lucan couple ran this service who described last year’s appeal as a “tremendous success”. Running exclusively from their own homes, the trio collected and distributed communion suits and dresses to many children from Dublin Mid-West thanks to the generosity of the local community. Speaking to The G a z e t t e , To m m y McGuiness said: “Due to the success of last year, we require First Holy Communion attire, such as suits, dresses, accessories, etc donated to us to pass on to families who will struggle financially in May 2016. “Having helped a number of families in 2015, we still have a small amount of suits/dresses from last year, but require more if possible. This
project is successful due to its anonymity and will work entirely on that basis for obvious reasons.” Also commenting, Margaret said: “If you ring us we’ll make sure that you won’t bump into anyone coming in or out of the house. We’ve received excellent quality clothes last year. There were some people coming in with dresses worth €300 and €700, but there are no labels or indication of the prices on the outfits when you look at them. “We’ve had people giving us full outfits or just single pieces of clothing like shoes, bags umbrellas, veils and gloves. “The child has a choice at what clothes they want to wear as well. We have a big selection of all sorts of dresses and outfits on a rail just like you would see in a shop. It’s not as if they have to take any dress or suit that we give them. We still have a good bit of clothes left over from last year so it would be great to get another top up. “Most children only wear their communion clothes just once on the day so the clothes we get in are practically brand new. Once the children try on the clothes we can see from their faces how much they really love and appreciate them.” Anyone interested in donating or receiving communion clothes are asked to contact Margaret McGuinness - 086 8154583, Carol Kearney - 085 1782116 or Tommy McGuinness - 086 8970506.
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Councillor William Lavelle (FG)
Funding approved to plaster Foxborough boundary walls Money will be provided to fund the completion of the plastering of boundary walls in Foxborough, according to the council. This comes as welcome news to Foxborough residents as they have campaigned for 20 years for the council to plaster the boundary walls along the main road from Foxborough Road roundabout as far as the Outer Ring Road. Over the past year, Cllr William Lavelle (FG) has been working with residents to seek to resolve the long-standing issue. He said: “Last November, I secured agreement in principal that Lucan councillors could try to divert funding from the 2016 Roads Budget to complete the plastering. “Subsequently, the council’s Lucan Area Committee last month unanimously supported my recommendation to allocate a specific amount of money from the 2016 budget to fund the plastering of boundary walls. This week my proposal was finally accepted by council management who agreed to provide an additional allocation to fund the plastering work.”
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fundraiser | consultant firm gets on the move to help Zaki
Celbridge
Free recycling event
Dawn to dusk race for cerebral palsy
Ian Begley
Lucan IT consultant company Nostra are on a mission to raise €30,000 in the first annual Dawn to Dusk challenge for a Clondalkin boy with cerebral palsy. The company’s 50 staff will be split into four teams and will race from sunrise to sunset to see what team will reach Loop Head, County Clare first. On April 30, the cycling team will start f r o m H ow t h H e a d (325km), the running team will begin from Salthill Strand (151km), the walking team from (Spanish Point (60km) and the driving team will start from Malin Head (1,150 km).
Zaki Djellabi is an eight-year-old boy from Clondalkin with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy spastic diplegia with ataxia and dysarthria. Cerebral palsy, in short, means that at birth Zaki was deprived oxygen which left him with brain damage. To reach normal developmental milestones such as being able to sit up, chew, swallow, taking steps and to speak, Zaki had to undergo intense sessions of physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy. As he grows he will eventually suffer more complicated effects of his condition. Without surgery Zaki will become wheelchair dependent for the rest of his life.
Talking about the Dawn to Dusk Challenge Kevin O’Loughlin, CEO of Nostra, said: “This year we decided we wanted to do one big event to assist a local charity. Rebecca in our office suggested Zaki and when we heard the story it was a no brainer. “We discussed it internally and Dawn to Dusk was born. The rivalry is building in the office and the competition on strava is bubbling up day-by-day. “We want to help Zaki and are very confident that we will raise enough money to make a real difference.” To find out more information about the Lets Do It For Zaki campaign, visit letsdoitforzaki.com.
celebrating women’s day
Members of the Irish Wheelchair Association Lucan came together to mark International Women’s Day recently. Fifteen women with different disabilities were pampered for the day with head massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, make-up and hair. International Women’s Day is an event that happens every year on March 8. In different regions, the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women for their economic, political and social achievements.
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WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, is holding a free recycling event in Celbridge on Saturday, March 19, in association with Tesco and South Dublin County Council. The collection event in Lucan will take place at Tesco car park from 10am to 4pm and will allow people to get rid of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. Over 157 tonnes of electrical waste came from WEEE Ireland collections days that were held throughout the county, filling almost 32 large trucks. More information can be seen at www.recyclefree.ie
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proclamation | 10-year-old boy writes his own version of the proclamation
James calls for free healthcare for under 16s Ian Begley
A 10-year-old boy from Lucan with cerebral palsy has written his own version of the proclamation calling on the Government to introduce free healthcare for young people under the age of 16.
James Casserly’s cerebral palsy affects the core and lower limbs. He had selective dorsal rhizotomy in 2012 which involved intensive physio, recovery and more recently was diagnosed with idiopathic juvenile arthritis, which affects most joints.
In his own proclamation James said: “Dear People of Ireland. I think only under 16’s should have free health care. There should be special clinics set up to help make the waiting lists in hospitals shorter. Irish people are known for being nice, so I want the bad
people to learn to be respectful. I think people should be treated equally because even though their body doesn’t work properly, or the colour of their skin, their religion is different, or that they could be gay, does not make them mean.” James is also on a mission to
raise funds for Barretstown by completing the Dublin Marathon (42.2km) this October. Barretstown offers free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness. He is currently training round-the-clock with
expert coach Mark Lacey and is appealing for people to get behind him and donate to #TeamJames. People can follow James’ training/progress on the Team James on Facebook or donate by visiting www.teamjamesdublin.com.
Charity craft fair set to feature a wide variety of craft stalls A cr aft fair will be held in St Joseph’s College on March 19 in aid of ChildLine in association with 100 minds. The fair, which is open to the public from 10am to 5pm will have a wide variety of craft stalls including wood, glass, textiles, jewellery and many more. Tea, coffee and home-bakes will also be available at the event, along with raffle in aid of ChildLine. 100 minds is a non-profit organisation which was set up by Declan Egan, a former UCD graduate, with the aim of involving 100 students in raising €1,000 each for the chosen charity of
the year. Meanwhile, the Lucan Community College Parents’ Association are organising a School Fete on Saturday, April 23 from 12noon to 5.30pm to raise funds for the school. There will be a number of stalls on display and former pupil and celebrity chef Robert Curley will be giving food demonstrations and there will also be a flower arranging event as part of the activities. For more information visit www.bit. ly/lccfete and to make a donation or hire a stall email lccparentsassociation@gmail.com.
The old schoolmaster’s house in Lucan Village. Picture: Google Maps
Village | old schoolmaster’s house
Council won’t buy listed building Ian Begley
South Dublin County Council (SDDC) will not buy the old schoolma ster ’s ho use i n Lucan Village, deeming it too “prohibitive” to acquire. The landmark site at the junction of Lucan Road and Adamstown Road has been lef t vacant “for a long period of time” and community groups such as Lucan Tidy Towns have been calling on the council to purchase the site. At the recent Lucan Area Committee meet-
ing, Cllr William Lavelle (FG) asked SDCC to look at the feasibility of acquiring the house and site and focus on landscaping and managing the curtilage with a view to enhancing the attractiveness and amenity of the village and further boosting Lucan’s performance in the national Tidy Towns competition.
Development He also requested that the council acquire the site and adjoining sites to the south, along Adamstown Road, with a view to assembling
a parcel of lands that would present viable opportunities for development of community or cultural facility by SDCC. In the chief executive’s reply, he stated: “The old schoolmaster’s house and site in Lucan village is in private ownership and is a listed building for the purposes of the planning and development acts. “Given that the building and site have been vacant for a long period of time, the absence of space for car parking, its close proximity to a
busy road junction and compromised access, the development potential is very limited when considered alongside the potential costs. “Accordingly, having examined the proposal again, it is considered that the cost of acquisition and works required to bring the schoolmasters house to a standard suitable for community and or cultural use would be prohibitive taking into account the limited development/ use options which the site presents and the cost associated with same,” he said.
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facilities | the possibilities will be re-addressed in the future
Hopes dashed in development for sports clubs Ian Begley news@gazettegroup.com South Dublin County Council has shelved a proposal to use a council-owned building on the Newcastle Road for local sports clubs. This follows a question tabled by Cllr Liona O’Toole (Ind) at last month’s Lucan Area Committee meeting. She asked the Chief Executive “to consider the possibility of utilising the council-owned building that is currently unused on the Newcastle Road (next to Lucan Pitch and Putt club) as an interim solution to clubs that are currently hiring premises which are in horrendous conditions.” In the Chief Executive’s reply, he stated that the council purchased the site, including a yard and building, for the purpose of storing construction material during the upgrade of the Newcastle Road, which will begin later this year. The Chief Executive added: “The yard of the site will be fully utilised during the course of the works for the road improvement as a storage facility and compound for the contractor. “The building has no facilities within, as there is no longer any power or foul sewerage availability. Following the completion of works, a full assessment will have to be carried out on the building to assess its viability for any future use.” Speaking to The Gazette, Cllr O’Toole said: “I will re-address this issue as soon as the
works are completed because I feel that this building could be put to great use.” Meanwhile, the council intend to install lights at Weston Hockey Club, Lucan to curb antisocial behaviour on the site. Thousands of euros worth of damage has been caused over the past 10 years in the club grounds, including incidents of car-break-ins, stolen equipment, damage to gates/signs/fences and an arson attack on the all-weather pitch. Cllr O’Toole, a member of Weston Hockey Club, has been campaigning for the installation of lights in the car park to deter anti-social
behaviour for more than a year. At the Lucan Area Committee Meetings, she asked the council for an update on the installation of lights on the site. In response, the Chief Executive stated: “Installing the lighting scheme on the Newcastle Road is the preferred option given the complexities involved with ducting in and around t h e cl u b h o u s e , t h e availability of a power source and ongoing maintenance. A meeting is currently being arranged with the ESB to assess the feasibility of all options with a view to progressing the project.”
Lights to be installed at Weston Hockey Club to curb anti-social behaviour.
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clonburris | Council in the stage of preparing a new master plan
Public views being sought on future of area
Ian Begley
Members of the public are being asked to submit their suggestions and concerns regarding the future of Clonburris. South Dublin County Council (SDCC) are currently in the stage of pre-
paring a new master plan for the Clonburris area, as well as the proposed extension to Griffeen Valley Park and areas around the 12th Lock. Earlier in 2014, the previous Clonburris Local Area Plan was allowed to lapse, and was widely
criticised for allowing for excessively high densities which could have resulted in six-storey apartment blocks being built next to existing twostorey housing. A pre-draft public consultation for the Clonburris Strategic
D e ve l o p m e n t Z o n e (SDZ) Planning Scheme was recently launched and the council is inviting online submissions through a newly-developed consultation portal up until April 14. The Planning Scheme will be the spatial planning document that sets out the detailed framework for development on the lands in the medium to long term, including the type and extent of development permissible, proposals relating to transport, services, amenities and facilities required to support the new development. Speaking at the launch of the pre-draft public consultation, South Dublin Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) said: “I welcome the Government designation of lands at Clonburris as a Strategic Development Zone, these lands have
South Dublin Mayor Sarah Holland (SF) welcomed the Government designation of lands at Clonburris as a Strategic Development Zone
significant potential for the future delivery of sustainable communities in South Dublin County. “At a strategic level, the development of these lands will deliver new homes to meet the housing shortage in the Dublin Region. South Dublin County Council also
wishes to raise its share of economic growth; the Clonburris SDZ can facilitate continued growth of a competitive local economy and provide employment for the County’s rising population.” Also commenting on the public consultation Cllr William Lavelle (FG) said: “I will be listening to what local residents, schools and community groups have to say about the future of these lands. But I will be pushing for measures to: address local traffic congestion before any new housing is built; provide muchneeded parkland, playing pitches and community facilities; and limit development to sustainable densities and to avoid high-rise.” Speaking about the council’s new online consultation portal, Daniel McLoughlin, chief executive said: “I am delighted to announce that the predraft public consultation on the Clonburris SDZ, will be the first project to invite submissions
through our new online consultation portal. “The new portal allows members of the public to keep up to date and make submissions on future council plans and projects, using a single interactive online portal as opposed to previously using a variety of standalone media, to engage with the council. The new portal represents an opportunity for all citizens, businesses, community groups and stakeholders across South Dublin County to have their say on the future growth of our county,” he said. Public information sessions where council staff will be available to answer questions and to assist in making a submission will take place at both Lucan Public Library and Clondalkin Civic Offices on Wednesday, March 23 between 4 to 7pm To submit your suggestions and concerns regarding the future of Clonburris visit www. consult.sdublincoco.ie
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lucan Gazettegallery | the stars come out for the Irish
Ray D’Arcy and actor Peter O’Meara
Peter Murphy, Rachael Moriarty and actor Killian Scott . Pictures: Patrick O’Leary
Kate Hennessy and Conor Farrell
Laura McNicholas and Susan Boyle
Allison Dempsey
Stuart Switzer, Rachael Moriarty and Peter Murphy
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premier of TRADERS at Cineworld, Parnell Street
Lorraine Brennan and Glen Lynch
Allison Dempsey and Nadine Watters
Roisin Dennis and Grainne O’Leary
David McSavage and Katelyn Kearney
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| special Women’s event at Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Able seaman Leia Wall and Pte Chole Carroll chatting to Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM chief of staff from The
Women’s role in Rising recognised
Irish Defence Forces
Marge Almqvist shows the President a patchwork quilt with a panel dedicated to each notable woman from the 1916 rising
Members of the women’s performance group, Flames not Flowers
President Higgins, his wife Sabina, Tanaiste Joan Burton, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys and Dublin Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh and the creators of the patchwork quilt (behind) with a panel dedicated to each notable women from the 1916 rising
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Sports stars, doctors and nurses are careers of choice for children Research has revealed that Dublin kids want to be sports stars, doctors and nurses when they grow up. A new nationwide research study among Irish children reveals what Dublin boys and girls want to be when they grow up and also what the best and worst things about being a child in Ireland are in 2016. The research undertaken by Calpol for their Let Kids Be Kids campaign, shows that among Dublin children aged 6 to 12, 31% want to be a sports star, 19% percent want to be a doctor and 17% hope to become a nurse. The study also found that only 9% of Dublin children want to be a teacher compared with 31% of children from the wider Leinster region. 17% want to be a singer and 14% percent want to reach for the stars and become an astronaut. Nationally there were also some interesting findings with kids revealing that playing with friends is the very best thing about being a child, closely followed by getting presents at birthday and Christmas time (60%) and going on holidays with family (30%).
Lidl staff smash fundraising goal Lidl staff in Dublin South are celebrating as they have raised €97,829 for their chosen charity, Barretstown. This has helped the retailer smash their national fundraising target by raising €1.2m for Barretstown, €200,000 more than their initial tar-
get of €1m in three years. The funds will go towards providing programmes that are medically endorsed and designed to give children back their confidence and self-esteem. Over the past three years, Lidl’s 3,500 strong workforce have held fundraising events across the country, donating in excess of 7,200 volunteer hours of their time in over 170 events. To find out more visit www.barretstown.org, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @ Barretstown.
Riverdance to run at the gaiety Riverdance is returning home this summer for a limited run in the Gaiety Theatre. As part of the show, which will run from June 14 to August 28, audiences will have the chance to purchase the VIP package which will be available each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evening from Friday, June 17 to Saturday, August 27. Costing a total of €91, the VIP package includes a premium seat in the parterre, early access to the theatre to watch onstage rehearsal and warm up, a Q&A with members of the Riverdance cast before the show, and a meet and greet with the principal dancers afterwards. Go to ticketmaster.ie to book.
When Does a Temperature become a Fever? Alt h o u g h f e v e r accompanies most mild
childhood illnesses, new research by Nurofen for Children has revealed almost half of new mums in Dublin (49%), do not know what temperature a fever begins (37.8°C), with Dublin mums ranking as the least likely, to recognise a fever. Commissioned by the pain relief brand, this research was carried out among 400 first time mothers as part of the #FeverFighters campaign. The survey also asked what the biggest challenge was when becoming a parent for the first time and although expectant mothers are often warned about the lack of sleep once the baby arrives, 42% of Dublin mums said the lack of sleep was the most challenging thing about becoming a parent. To support the launch, Nurofen for Children is also launching a new app which aims to help mums and dads manage the day to day aspects of being a new parent.
new Leap Family Card launched A new, promotional Leap Family Card has been launched by the N a t i o n a l Tr a n s p o r t Authority on March 2, in a bid to encourage families to use public transport during the 1916 centenary celebrations. Costing only €10, the Leap Family Card gives a family of two adults and up to four children (aged 18 or under) 24-hours unlimited travel in and around the Greater Dublin Area on Dublin Bus, Luas, Bus Eireann, DART and commuter rail.
The €10 Leap Family Card (2 x adult + 4 x children) costs the same as one adult’s daily travel cap, and is valid across all travel modes in the Greater Dublin Area. The card is also €4 cheaper than the Dublin Bus one-day family rambler (€14) and €10 cheaper than the Irish Rail equivalent (€20), saving parents using public transport money. A total of 50,000 limited edition Leap Family Cards have been made available, and two family cards are available per order. The money-saving card is available from www. leapcard.ie
Dublin set to celebrate rich melodic heritage MusicTOWN will return to Dublin next month to celebrate the rich melodic heritage and modern-day musical maestros of the city. Organised by Dublin City Council, the festival showcases the vast musical talent and vibrant musical culture that permeates throughout Dublin. MusicTown’s eclectic programme has something for all ages and interests, celebrating all types of music created and enjoyed throughout the city today; from classical to pop, trad to rock, psychedelic to opera, electronic and everything in between. Expect performances from Neneh Cherry, Mary Coughlan, David Kitt, Ye Vagabonds and fun events like a Diva Singalong Party in MVP,
Mu Mu Cheng and Cora Zhang from Falun Dafa, pictured at last year’s Mind, Body, Spirit and Yoga Festival which runs in the RDS, Dublin, from Friday, March 18 to Sunday 20. Picture: Conor McCabe
a Ukulele Tuesday in The Stags Head and blues night in JJ Smyths. Some events are free and some have a nominal charge. For further information and tickets visit musictown.ie
strengthening Irish and French connections An event to strengthen the links between Ireland and France and enhance the long-standing friendship that exists between Ireland, France and other French-speaking countries of the world will take place in Dublin Castle next month. The seventeenth edition of the Franco-Irish Literary Festival will continue the tradition that led to Dublin’s nomination as a UNESCO City of Literature with the theme Food For Thought running throughout the event. The festival showcases different artists and also offers an Irish audience the opportunity to discover French writers. The event will take place in the Alliance Francaise from April 8 till 10, all events are free and open to the public.
submissions sought for Mine Anthology An anthology of stories and art representing the struggle for women’s full reproductive rights in Ire-
land is calling for submissions. “Mine” will feature art, comics and illustrations with stories on the theme of repealing the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. The creative project, led by Karen Harte and Jessica Maybury, has been developed to support the current campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment. The requirements for submissions are 1 to 2 pages of A5 artwork, 300dpi, colour TIFF or PDF and the deadline for submissions is April 13 2016. Karen Harte, graphic designer, illustrator and co-creator of “Mine’”said: “The current campaign to repeal the 8th Amendment is gaining momentum. In order to raise awareness of this critical issue for women and men in Ireland, we want to support the Abortion Rights Campaign “We would urge anyone who has a story to tell to get in touch with us - even if you don’t think you can draw, collaborate with a friend and work on something together. “We want to build up a collection of voices that show the impact that this barrier to fundamental rights is having on people in Ireland and all over the world.”
HOLISTIC AND WELLBEING FESTIVAL How our 21st century screen addictions are making us fatter and the psychology behind losing weight will be revealed at Ireland’s biggest wellbeing event the Mind, Body, Spirit and Yoga Festival in the RDS from March 18 to 20. The festival offers the chance to discover the latest techniques in self-development and life-enhancing positive psychology with 75 talks by top Irish and international experts plus exhibits by over 150 complementary and healing practitioners. Health scientist Dr Ailis Brosnan, who specialises in diet psychology, will be exploring what motivates, and crucially doesn’t motivate, people into making healthy eating and lifestyle choices, and a former industrial psychologist, now nutritional therapist, Karen Ward, will show how diet helped her recover from her virulent Crohn’s disease which, at one stage, necessitated life-saving surgery. With over 150 stands, visitors can explore everything from angels and aromatherapy to Reiki and reflexology. Tickets €12, three-day pass €30, children free.
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dublinlife OPINION We cannot ignore Syrian conflict IT’S often hard to get our heads around figures past a certain threshold: 30 billion WhatsApp messages sent ever y day; £90m for a Premier League footballer; 60 million people displaced by conflict globally. These numbers are so large they mean almost nothing – and why should they? They are vague and distant, and have little relation to daily life. One figure that isn’t hard to get our heads
around is five. War in Syria has been ongoing now for five years. That’s longer than World War 1, and gaining fast on World War 2. In those years, a host of vast and ambiguous figures have come pouring out of the now ravaged country – 470,000 people reported dead; 12 million people displaced; and 4.7 million Syrian refugees. These numbers are vast, but they can’t be dismissed. What’s more, it’s not
just the numbers that sound foreign and confusing. We have heard new words, places and names repeated on reports and news bulletins. Barrel bombs, ISIS, Daesh, Assad, Kurds, Caliphate, Homs and Aleppo have become part of standard conversation on Syria. Words that can carry as much horror for those who truly know their meaning as the figures they are a part of. Like so many countries
that violently command our attention, western knowledge of Syria was sparse before the conflict. Often described as a beating heart of Arabian culture and character, the Mediterranean state has been all but wiped of its rich and distinct identity. In its place, a new Syrian identity has emerged among a myriad contradictory and perplexing myths, misinformation and truths. It took Europe and the West too long to sit up and pay attention but, as with many humanitarian crises, time and escalation has forced a response. When the number of Syrians arriving on European shores exploded last year, Syrian identity evoked empathy, welcoming hearts and open minds. As numbers continued to swell, this became shrouded in negative stereotypes and fearmongering. What started as another chapter in the Arab Spring has descended into a devastating civil war. Like Yemen, Libya and Egypt before it, the revolt which once brought such hope to millions has left already fragile institutions and societies smouldering. Syrians have seen their homes destroyed, families tortured and killed, and their once proud identity go up in smoke. Syrians fleeing war now find themselves accused of terrorist attacks and of carrying out the atrocities they flee. The response of European states has been mostly characterised by hostility and force. Fences, tear gas, riot police and NATO warships have met refugees seeking sanctuary. One exception is the German chancellor, Angela Merkel. It can fairly be said that she failed to assemble a sufficient coalition of domestic and
Barry Andrews, chief executive, GOAL – The numbers and statistics relating to the conflict in Syria are staggering, but we must not ignore their impact on Syrians
international allies before deciding upon her openborders policy. Without support, she has proven a beacon of hope for refugees fleeing their homeland. European leaders can learn a lot. European leaders must follow through, and expand upon, commitments to take in more refugees under relocation and resettlement programmes. This would a positive response but by no means a definitive one. First and foremost, humanitarian supply routes have to be protected. One reality of the Syrian war is that humanitarian organisations working on the ground are no longer just a legitimate target, but a preferred one. While organisations like GOAL act as a barrier to depopulation and control, the bullseye is planted firmly on our supply routes, kitchens and employees. Secondly, reading the
papers and listening to news coverage of the conflict, we would be forgiven for thinking there are no routes to peace. This is simply untrue. Intervention must come from the UN Security Council; otherwise, people will keep dying. With imprecise rockets, unguided bombs and mass killings the norm, there is no safety or reality of security in Syria. More than one in 10 Syrians has been wounded or killed since the conflict began. More than 330 attacks on medical facilities. Life expectancy has dropped from 71 in 2010 to 55 in 2015. These numbers are horrific, yet here at GOAL, we like to focus on different figures. With more than 400 staff in-country, GOAL has several large-scale programmes targeting the most vulnerable people within Syria with food assistance and safe water initiatives. Our current projects have benefitted
more than two million people in total. That makes this is the largest programme in our history. Two million is also a very large figure, but for everyone at GOAL, it is familiar and clear. It is a critical part of what we work on every day and we are very proud of it. Figures like this won’t end the conflict. That outcome has to come from European leaders, alongside the United Nations Security Council. The ultimate question remains: what number will ultimately define this conflict? The number of deaths? The number of refugees taken in by European countries? The number of years fighting eventually lasts for? Five years is long enough. Any longer, and we might not be able to get our heads around it. barry andrews Chief executive, GOAL www.goalglobal.org
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a day in the life: Maia Dunphy
The mother of all jobs Emma Nolan
Motherhood suits Maia Dunphy. Following the birth of her son Tom last July, with husband Johnny Vegas, Dunphy has been settling into her new role as a mum and balancing everything that comes with it and continuing to work. She sat down with The Gazette last week to discuss a day in her life as a working mum. “I don’t like routine which is just as well because we don’t have one – it’s absolutely chaotic,” she said. Dunphy is currently working with Neurofen on their Fever Fighters campaign which she said really resonated with her as a first time mum as it as educated her on dealing with what to do when a baby has a fever and other problems. “As part of the Neurofen campaign, I’ve met sleep experts and doctors who talk about the importance of routine and my
Maia Dunphy with baby, Tom
face kind of fell and they said if you don’t have one, that’s also fine. Thank god because we’re really quite chaotic people. “I hate early mornings, but they’re inevitable with Tom,” she said. “So I’m normally up anytime between half six and eight and with a baby there is a certain amount of routine. There is a danger if you’re not working that you can sit in your pyjamas for too long, I try not to do that.” Dunphy said that wherever she is in the world, the first thing she does is check Twitter and emails; “I’m unhealthily obsessed with Twitter,” she jokes. “The trouble is, sometimes I end up on Twitter for an hour.” Even though she’s not working full time at the moment, she said there is “always a tonne of emails”. “The day is peppered with baby naps and feeding times and I’m doing a lot of development work at the moment, coming up with ideas for pitches and things like that.”
She said that her walk with Tom is an essential part of her day. As for living in London, Dunphy says that there are “lonely aspects” to it. “It’s tough when you’re a mum and everyone’s on the nine to five and they want to go out on Friday and Saturday night and I can’t because I’m wrecked. If you’re not careful about it, I think having a baby can be isolating so you have to make the effort to get out and do things. “In London I was quite bad at getting involved in any mother and toddler groups but Tom and I now do swimming lessons once a week,” she said. “Monday mornings I always get up and say ‘Ok this week is going to be structured’ and suddenly it’s Wednesday I’m knackered and Tom might have a temperature and I realise that nothing I had planned to do has been done but I’ve learned to kind of go, you know what, that’s ok as well.”
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Introduce your wardrobe to pink’s many versatile charms emma nolan
GRACING the spring/summer runways of fashion week from Milan to New York was a resurgence of romanticism and pretty pinks, just in time for the brighter days ahead. After many muted seasons of minimalistic and subdued trends, the pink hues have added a sense of buoyancy to some collections. Stella McCartney and Roberto Cavalli flirted with dusty rose quartz, while Emporio Armani and Mara Hoffman delivered an extensive array of pale blush and cherry blossom. While some may be apprehensive about introducing pink to a muted palette, adding accessories gradually is a great way to take part in the trend without diving head first into it. Available in Debenhams and Pamela Scott, Gionni’s spring/sum-
mer handbag offers a taste of the coveted trend to everyone. The dainty pale pink bow cross body bag for €48 and the classic bow tote €58 are the perfect entry point into updating a winter wardrobe to spring, particularly as it is too cold in Dublin to even think about shedding layers. The classic tote also comes in a peachy hue with gold zip detail, and the striped crossover bag delivers its pink through an accent of snakeskin. River Island’s cold shoulder swing dress and frill blouse are two simple ways to nod to the trend, and the bloom cross bag from Parfois and Thomas Sabo’s skull rose and black lovebridge bracelet are all unique ways to take on the trend. So, bring on the pink and enjoy a welcome, trendy reprieve from the rigid minimalism of seasons past.
Spreading colour, print and happiness emma nolan
The spring summer 2016 collection from Oasis is all about spreading colour, print and happiness. This is a something for everyone collection with a vibrant maximalist offering. Pretty is a priority for most garments
but is juxtaposed by top to toe tailoring, softened by paper bag waists and belted bows. Ruffled shirts add texture and drama, while the suits pair perfectly well with a classic tee for a more casual approach. Stripes feature prominently in this collection in the form of a chic
Breton off the shoulder number, while darkened vertical candy stripes in cornflower blue and mustard yellow get a look in as well as a navy pin stripe co-ordinate, in that ever modern long vest silhouette. Classic feminine shapes, the spaghetti strap and bardot neck-
line feature in the form of little black dresses and clashing floral prints alongside jackets of soft summer suede. Find Oasis stores at St Stephen’s Green, Dundrum Town Centre, Blackrock, Nasau Street, Liffey Valley and Blanchardstown Shopping Centres.
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FOOD&DRINK
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The Dylan Hotel’s Easter chocolate afternoon tea is sure to delight chocaholics
A deliciously tempting deal at the Dylan Hotel
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FOODIES and chocoholics take note – the Dylan Hotel (just off Baggot Street) is offering an indulgent Easter Chocolate Afternoon Tea this Easter, which includes an assortment of decadent chocolate creations. Head chef Mark Bodie has created a selection of specially-crafted chocolate treats with chocolate lovers in mind to enjoy with classic high tea bites and a glass of prosecco. Guests will be served a taste of the sticky caramel and milk chocolate tartlet served with cherry gel, a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate brownie with chewy chocolate marshmallow, and a peanut butter and dark chocolate truffle. Also on offer are chocolate financiers, served with caramelised pears, and chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse, served with chocolate shortbread. Along with the chocolate treats is the traditional bill of fare, including finger sandwiches with various filling of classic egg mayonnaise and cucumber, a goat’s cheese mousse with beetroot, and duck liver parfait served on chocolate brioche. Dylan’s Easter afternoon tea is priced at €40 per person and is available from March 20 until April 3 from 12pm until 5pm every day. The hotel is also offering an Easter package, which includes an overnight stay and a complimentary full Irish breakfast for €259 per room for two sharing. Pre-booking is required at www.dylan.ie.
Delicately crafted chocolates add to the high tea esperience at the hotel throughout Easter
food, drinks and even
BATH Avenue in Sandymount is a right little mecca for foodies, with numerous stylish eateries having popped up there in the last few years. On a recent night out, we ate in The Old Spot, which is a gastropub of sorts but they are delivering big on quality, presentation and most importantly, flavours. Very bad diners that we are, we were running quite late but had called ahead to let the restaurant know. The staff were neither flustered or annoyed by this. We were shown to our seats and two Basil Sours later, we had settled in for a gregarious night. The tartness of the lime, mixed with the sweetness of the basil, p a c ke d t h e p e r f e c t punch in this cocktail and my husband had to practically be restrained from licking the glass. For starter, I went for a tuna carpaccio, served
aim for The Old Spot and a dining experience that won’t disappoint, based on Picky’s experience. The staff service all hit the spot with ease, making it well worth dropping in to.
The Picky Eater with pickles and some guacamole, while my other half went for an old favourite – seared scallops. The tuna was light and refreshing, seared just the right amount, and the accompanying pickles married the dish together so well, every mouthful was a taste explosion, and actually was set off very well by the Basil Sour. For mains, we went for something quite spectacular: the 28 Day Dry Aged Cote de Bouef Surf and Turf, with a stunning rocket, parmesan and pear salad side, as well as some sprouting broccoli. We asked for the beef to be cooked medium, and the cut was certainly that. A beautiful shade of pink sprang from the serving board and we actually did not know where to begin on this exquisite dish. My husband was right when he said: “That’s too good to spoil with
sauces.” The flavours were intense and the beef was melt-in-themouth. I did sample some of the bernaise and horseradish, both of which accompanied the meat beautifully, but this dish was a triumph on its own. My hubby was hankering after an apple crumble for dessert, but sadly they’d run out so he sampled three flavours of homemade ice cream – gingerbread, roasted banana and Ferrero Rocher. They had a mascarpone, which had also been scoffed earlier in the night, but the three he chose were superb. Our lovely waiter recommended a Spanish rioja, which wasn’t too full bodied but accompanied the flavours in the meat with ease. Staff on the whole are friendly and very attentive, and made our evening out a really fun experience.
Picky wouldn’t normally highlight a drink alone, but the Basil Sours were truly cocktails to savour
Conclusion IT’S been quite a while since Picky found a spot with such perfect fare, but The Old Spot (at 14 Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4; tel 01 660 5599) really hit the mark. The dishes were delicious, and the staff also made it a pleasure to dine there, too.
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No Man’s Sky will be just too vast to fully explore
An early nod at the biggest ever game ... IF YOU thought that exploring one game world takes too much time, how about trying to explore 18 quintillion of them? That’s the total number of worlds – planets, actually – that PS4 exclusive No Man’s Sky promises to deliver later this year, following its June release. The game’s 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 (yes, that many) planets all feature in a vast, procedurally generated universe, whereby some clever coding and algorithms creates everything from the smallest blade of grass to the biggest solar systems, all on the fly. Players are tasked with making their way from their starting planet out on the edge, all the way in to the heart of the galaxy, upgrading as they go, as they explore and mine planets, find resources, upgrade their suits and ships – and much, much more ... With such a gigantic game – both literally, and in scope – many critics and gamers have been very interested in this unique title, yet also apprehensive. Just what do you do, exactly? Luckily, a round of fresh media previews have started to reveal that – pun intended – the sky’s the limit in this game. Look out for another preview soon ...
The developers have done an excellent job of capturing the look and feel of Manhattan’s urban canyons and streets
The Division adds up to a compelling title
THERE’S no doubt that the vision of a largely abandoned and postChristmas New York that’s been ravaged by a very, very deadly bioweapon plague in The Division (PC, XBO, PS4; Cert 18) is a very good looking game, whatever platform you play on. It’s one of the biggest releases of the year, and has been creating quite a stir for some time now ahead of its release. As a Division agent, y o u ’r e t a s ke d w i t h helping to restore order in the city – to gather together survivors, find food and medicine, rescue hostages, that sort of thing. However, plenty of gangs, looters and bad guys are also fighting to take over the city, as Division agents and what remains of the authorities struggle to reclaim the city. As you traverse much of the lower third of Manhattan completing missions, you get points in a variety of fields with which to upgrade your character, your home base, and a
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number of abilities in a pretty comprehensive skill set tree. Considering that, depending on your play style, you can shape your character to have some pretty unique abilities, it’s not hard to see the appeal for gamers looking to play with characters who don’t fit the usual archetypes for such open-world games, such as The Tank, The Sniper, The Medic, and so on. As you play, rewards and finds reveal all kinds of stats to enhance, with the constant drip-feed of loot (often common and worthless, occasionally rare and very useful) providing plenty of incentive to continue exploring, levelling up your character, and fighting to help save the city. Given the extensive mission-led content –
although the multiplayer aspect (see below) is much less organised – and the way that gamers truly shape and choose their character’s development, it’s hard to see The Division as anything other than a roleplaying game, rather than a straightforward shooter. Still, regardless of whether you’re looking for an engaging story with decent shooter elements – or vice versa – The Division should satisfy, with its densely recreated version of Manhattan being a particularly attractive setting. Indeed, the dystopian setting is a singularly attractive one, with the richly detailed streets and multitude of buildings and landmarks presented in style, thanks to some terrific lighting and weather effects, as well as its day/night cycle. A s o n e o f 2 016 ’s major games releases, The Division doesn’t disappoint, and should unite gamers and critics alike with solid praise.
Whether exploring Manhattan’s streets and seeing well-known buildings and landmarks, or wandering into looted stores and abandoned buildings, there’s an awful lot to see and find. Screengrabs: Shane Dillon
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CINEMA
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eddie the eagle
Wings it with the facts BRITAIN’S worst (but highly popular) athlete, “Eddie the Eagle” (Cert 12A, 106 mins) gets an affectionate big-screen treatment that plays a little hard and fast with the facts, but nonetheless delivers a warm-hearted underdog tale. Forever famous as a rather hopeless but very, very determined ski jumper at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, Eddie Edward’s story is pleasantly told.
Kung Fu Panda 3
Makes impressive moves PO IS back with his latest outing, as Kung Fu Panda 3 (Cert PG, 95 mins) once again sees the very unlikely martial arts expert team up to stop a very bad guy. This time round, Po has a very unlikely group of would-be martial experts to train up – an entire tribe of pandas. It’s largely more of the same for the franchise, but when it looks this good and has such spirited performances, that’s okay.
london has fallen Bangs for your bucks
AS THE sequel to Olympus Has Fallen, London (Cert 15A, 99 mins) offers more of the same – where the first film saw the US president in mortal danger, this time several world leaders are spectacularly bumped off in London. But did the bad guys think that the American president would be so easy to kill? It’s silly stuff that won’t trouble your braincells much, but is passable enough.
This laidback Icelandic film about two farming brothers living side by side and maintaining a decades long grudge presents plenty for the eyes, and the mind, too
rams: whether set in iceland or ireland, this farming tale rings true
An unexpected gem of a film
WITH all the simplicity and wryness of a folktale, Rams is a lowbudget film from Iceland that may offer one of the most unexpected cinema experiences of the year. Currently on limited release in Dublin, much of the surprise of Rams comes from its set-up, where director and writer Grimur Hakonarson has crafted what is arguably the most indie movie plot of all time. In a tiny rural community ensconced deep in an Icelandic valley, sheep-farming brothers Gummi and Kiddi carve out their bachelor existence under a blanket of contrived ignorance. The brothers have not spoken in 40 years, despite living practically next door to one another
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on the family farm. A simple wire fence runs the length of the property, dividing one set of stock from the other, and also serves as a boundary for the brothers. Intermittent and essential communication over the decades is achieved by proxy. Hand-scrawled notes occasionally pass back and forth between the brothers by way of Kiddi’s sheep dog, who seems to remain cheerfully unaware of any commotion.
More delicate matters are handled by way of other farmers in the valley, who seem to have grown and accepted the feud, working around it with all the caution that a force of nature deserves. There is a captivating familiarity in Hakonarson’s story as it unfolds, and that is due in part because, in Ireland, we are never too far removed from stories of rural eccentricity, farming feuds, and estranged brothers. However, Rams offers all the components of the kind of stories we are told as children – the apocryphal tales and urban legends that are meant to instil a lesson or truth about human experience. The brothers may not
give voice to their feelings toward one another; they are expressed in other ways. When Gummi is narrowly beaten by Kiddi in the community’s annual ram pageant, he suspects that his brother’s animal is infected by Scrapie – the ovine equivalent of BSE. While Kiddi initially puts the accusation down to his brother’s jealousy, the threat of the disease – which would require the culling of all the stock in the valley – is too much for the community to brush off. Shot in the remote northern valley of Budardalur, the natural environment plays a huge part in Rams, where the lives of the protagonists are marked
out upon a vast white backdrop that always seems poised to engulf them. Using a mix of Icelandic stage actors, films actors, and non-actors the film manages to maintain an odd style of authenticity. Much of Hakonarson’s previous work is on Icelandic documentaries, and that experience follows along in this feature. While winter is always looming on our visual peripheries, silence is always present and respected. The story slowly and steadily unfolds over an hour and a half, and for much of that time we are simply watching Gummi, or Kiddi, or the sheep (who all receive acting credits) further the plot through their
own often blundering actions, rather than conversations. T his awareness of observation is part of what makes Rams such a joy to sit through. Hakonarson expertly lulls us along in a state of pleasant bemusement, until in like all good fables, we uncover the kernel of truth. Quirky, stylish, and incredibly power ful, the most tragic element about this film is that it will inevitably slip by many people unnoticed this year. Rams is a little gem of a film, that ostensibly is about feuding sheep farmers, but at its heart, is a poignant reminder of the human necessity for connection. Seek it out while you still can. Verdict: 9/10
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HEALTH Supporting cellular health
“Small boutique style operations have filled the void left by big box gym closures.”
Q&A: Heath & Fitness Together, Ranelagh
Resisting the hardships of the recent recession Carl Cautley
Owner, Health and Fitness Together
Q: I believe your 10th anniversary is coming up soon? Carl: Yes, I can’t believe it is 10 years since we opened our first studio on Leinster Road, Rathmines. We operated out of a small Mews and we had two rooms. At the time, the concept of private 1-to-1 training was unique and business thrived over the first two years. Q: So you opened in 2006, what happened at the end of 2008 when the bank crisis began? Carl: It was a strange time. The media, clients, friends and family all believed it was a short term glitch. Business fell briefly but then rebounded in April/May 2009. At the time we thought the glitch was over, little did we realise. Q: How do you mean? Carl: When we headed into the summer of 2009 we realised this was a much bigger problem than most thought. Con-
fidence in the economy started to decline rapidly and thus we started to feel the consequences. Business dropped off dramatically as people started to feel the crunch. Q: So what did you do? Carl: We basically went from a profitable start-up to a loss making business overnight. The stress levels were high but we were determined to see it through. We had to change the business model completely. I came from an advertising/marketing back ground where sales and the top line were paramount. Now, for the first time, I had to look at costs. Everything was forensically analysed; staff reduced, rent and franchise fees re-negotiated, loans re-engineered, cost of supplies and utilities reduced. When we were finished the monthly saving was down by about 30%. This, of course, didn’t increase profit as all of the savings were passed on to the client. Q: How did this affect
your business? Carl: The number of clients using our facility dropped by about 40% but there were still enough loyal clients to keep the business going and a reasonable trickle of new clients for us to remain optimistic. Q: I assume this status quo remained for quite a while? Carl: I would say that after a seven-year struggle, it is only in the last four months we have seen consistent growth. Q: Do you believe the recession is over? Carl: Since the bank guarantee of September 2008 we have seen a number of false dawns where we thought things were picking up but as soon as they did they crashed again. However, 2015/2016 is the first time we have seen four months of growth year-on-year. We are definitely more optimistic but cautious, as any negative world event could impact our economy and the first to take the brunt will be small businesses again.
Q: Even though there has been a recession, the health and fitness industry seems to be booming? Carl: Yes, but the industry has changed. The recession put a stop to the big box gyms. Total Fitness, Jackie Skelly and a few other big names went out of business. In their place small boutique style operations like our own have filled the void. Q: Tell us a little bit about your business? Carl: We started off providing one-to-one personal training in private rooms. This is still the mainstay of our business but we also now offer 2-to-1 personal training, small group training, physical therapy and nutrition. Basically a private training facility providing tailor-made services to suit anyone’s budget. Carl Cautley, Owner, Health & Fitness Together, 8 Appian Way, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Tel. 496 5829 www.healthandfitnesstogether.ie carl@ fitnesstogether.ie
An Irish company is bringing the world’s most complete organic mineral supplement direct to consumers in Dublin for the first time. Cellnutrition is providing Quinton Hypertonic and Isotonic to the Irish market on its website www.cellnutrition.ie after the company secured the Ireland and UK distribution rights to the popular supplements. Quinton has a 100-year history of supporting cellular health in the body. It is mineral-rich seawater harvested under strict conditions from a plankton bloom which occurs naturally in a pristine, internationally-protected part of the Atlantic Ocean. Cellnutrition Quinton nourishes your cells with 78 minerals and trace elements that have proven benefits for the health of your skin, hair and nails. These nutrients support the function of your main detoxification organs – your liver, kidneys, lungs and skin – and counter the chemicals and toxins we absorb from beauty products every day.
Cellnutrition chief executive John Kelleher said: “Cellular health is vitally important – after all, cells are the fundamental building blocks of life. “Every muscle movement, every heartbeat, every breath, all the functions of your organs, everything your body does depends on you having healthy, functioning cells. “Without them you would not be able to bat an eyelid or form a thought. “That’s why we’ve brought Cellnutrition Quinton direct to families in Ireland, so that they can enjoy the incredible nutritional benefits that it can provide for your health and vitality.”
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LUCANGazettegallery | Liz O’Donnell and Noel Kelly host annual
Honouring years of heroic work F
ire Restaurant in The Mansion House was the venue for the Lunch with Liz and Noel fundraiser in aid of Chernobyl Children International hosted by Liz O’Donnell and Noel Kelly. The annual event raises vital funds for children born with congenital heart defects as a result of
Chernobyl. The Irish glitterati were out in force to show their support for the event. CCI board director Liz O’Donnell said: “We are here to honour thirty years of heroic work by Adi and thousands of Irish volunteers supporting the poorest and most deserving people in Chernobyl affected regions.”
Marie Chawke ,Liz Rae, Alison Rae and Teresa Thornhill. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
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fundraiser for Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International
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SPORT Duff takes time over next move
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Soccer: irish legend adjusting to life after professional game
De la salle team up with mount anville:
DE LA Salle Churchtown’s A team, alongside Mount Anville, won the annual Badminton southside mixed doubles tournament on their home court last week. Eight sides took part in the competition alongside St Benildus College and four girls’ schools: St. Raphaela’s, Loreto Bray, Mount Anville and Saint Joesph’s, Cluny. In the competition, each boys team was paired with a girls team to form mixed doubles partnerships. The De La Salle and Mount Anville side emerged victorious in the final, beating the De La Salle B team paired with Saint Raphaela’s who they had already defeated earlier in the tournament. The winners were unbeaten throughout the competition winning against a combined St Benildus/St Joseph’s side and also the De La Salle C team who were playing with Loreto Bray.
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FORMER Leicester Celtic, Lourdes Celtic and St Kevin’s Boys youth player Damien Duff - who can also claim just the odd one hundred caps for Ireland - has spoken about the moment that finally forced his retire-
ment from professional soccer last year. “It was Bohs away in the Leinster Senior Cup,” Duff said last week, talking of the moment he decided to leave Shamrock Rovers. “I had a few niggles and what have you but I couldn’t kick a ball 30 yards. “I think we got
through to the final that night but I went home depressed. The missus was, like, ‘what’s wrong with you?’ I didn’t even tell her but I just knew in my heart of hearts.” Duff also admitted he’s turned out for TEK United alongside his brother Jamie since retiring from the Rovers midfield over the summer, though he only managed a single friendly game for the Leinster Senior League team, away in Enniskerry, before seeing a few of the tackles put him off. “I’d like to be able to walk, so I haven’t been back,” he quipped at Life Style Sports, while promoting their new Green Ticket competition to attend Euro 2016. Duff also spoke about
Damian Duff, above, in Ireland action and, below, signing for Shamrock Rovers
his options for work, admitting that he’s finding retirement’s “wearing a bit thin,” and mentioning the possibility of punditry for Euro 2016, despite his outspoken dislike of pundits. “I did enjoy it in a weird, sort of perverse sort of way,” Duff said of his recent experience with RTE. “That’s probably just me being out of my comfort zone; you’ve done okay then you come home and you’re ... oomph, a bit relieved, happy it went well.” The former star of the Irish midfield has also
been competing in fivea-side tournaments over recent months, including a trip to a competition in Russia, where he played in a team with other big-name former internationals including Gaizka Mendieta and Gianluca Zambrotta. “Being hard-working and honest, I’d like to feel as if I’ve earned a holiday or a trip. “I don’t want to turn into Kim Kardashian,” Duff said of the trip, whilst admitting that he’s not really sure what the future might hold. As for the Euros, Duff
hopes that Ireland will take their inspiration from the grit and togetherness of Leicester City, highlighting the fight against Bosnia in the play offs. “ We s t e a m - r o l l e d them with hunger, desire and hard work and it goes a long way as you can see with Leicester City,” he said. “You have to be positive.” Life Style Spor ts’ Green Ticket competition for Euro 2016 tickets can be found at w w w.lifestylespor ts. com/greenticket.
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The South Dublin Swans Aussie Rules team
TERENURE-based South Dublin Swans’ Australian Rules Football team will take on the club champions of Europe next Saturday March 19 in Amsterdam in the AFL Europe Champions League. This event is for the winners of Aussie Rules leagues across Europe and both men’s and women’s competitions are being played. In the men’s competition, the Swans will have 12 rivals for the title of best club team in Europe. The opposition include 2015
champions the West London Wildcats. The Swans are sending a strong team for their first venture into European competition. Amongst the squad are experienced recent Irish Warriors Kevin Brennan, Bobby Byrne, Paul O’Halloran, Peter Ross and Darren Sheils. They will also have talented last season rookies in Brian O’Kane, Rob Monks and Liam Burns on the plane and the experienced Craig Wood and Darren Snell. The rest of the squad will include some of the greatest club
men in the history of the club including Ed Warren, Patrick Cummins, Noel Tate, Shane Thomas, Omar Mamad and Sean Guerin. The Swans have a long and successful time in the Australian Rules Football League of Ireland (ARFLI) having won three of the last five Premierships and also being the winner of the most Premierships in ARFLI history. However, it is going to be a tough task to be crowned Champions League champions but they are expected to put all their energy into bringing the title home.
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Galligan heads Irish challenge at worlds Former Clondalkin community games athlete is the sole Irish runner to compete at this week’s world indoor athletics championships despite having major funding limitations ROSE-Anne Galligan, who originally made her beginnings in athletics with Clondalkin’s Community Games team, will compete in the 1,500m as Ireland’s sole representative at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, Oregon, from March 17-20. Galligan, the national outdoor 800m record holder, set a personal best of 4.11.07 for the 1,500m at the Athlone International and will be looking to put in a competitive performance. Letterkenny’s Mark English was also originally named to compete but the 800m runner has had to withdraw due to an ankle injury. This comes as a major setback to the UCD medical student, who had run a season’s best of 1:46.99, which he set at the Glasgow Inter-
national, and would have had hopes of adding to his medal collection – a European outdoor bronze medal in 2014 and a silver medal at the European Indoors last year. Speaking about Galligan’s entry into the indoors, Athletics Ireland high performance director Kevin Ankrom, said: “Rose-Anne has wintered well and it will be good for her 800m development.” She qualified for the competition in spite of a difficult 2015 in which her funding was cut just a year after breaking Sonia O’Sullivan’s long-standing record for 800m. To help fund her Olympic dream this year, she has been working as a supply teacher in England in order to bolster her income and earn enough to take in altitude training trips to South Africa.
She is hopeful of earning enough to go again in April to kick-start her outdoor season but, again, getting the cash together is the crucial issue. “It is an added strain,” she said recently. “Fair enough, the way the funding works in Ireland is that you have to run a time and then you get your funding. “It’s a bit frustrating because I know that I am capable of running these times, and I need to go to these camps to help my training to get there. If you’re not on funding though, you have to fund it yourself. “I was on funding after I ran my national record and they kept me on in 2014 but then when I had a year when I didn’t perform last year…I put in my application but it was declined.
Rose-Anne Galligan is Ireland’s sole representative in Portland this week
“It’s just another burden you have. Luckily, I get my kit and my running shoes from New Balance so that is one thing I don’t have to worry about. “I’d do anything to get to the Olympics but it would be lovely to be able to put everything into the training and have
This forms part of her training preparations with the goal of getting a qualifying standard over 10,000m at the European Championships in Amsterdam in July and also potentially in Rio. Ireland will also be represented by Lizzie Lee and Paul Pollock at the World
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‘It’s just another burden you have but I would do anything to get to the Olympics’ Rose-Anne Galligan
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the funding. I work for an agency but I’m not going to sacrifice my training sessions. If I’m doing a session on a Tuesday and Thursday, I’m not going to work those days. If I know I’m working on a Monday, I’ll get up early and go run before going on to school.” Elsewhere, the county will also be represented by Fionnuala McCormack in the New York Half Marathon, as well as three more Dublin club runners, Segiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers), Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham) and Thomas Frazer (Crusaders), in the World Half Marathon in Cardiff. McCormack will run in the New York Half Marathon on March 20 before running over 10,000m on the track in Stanford on April 2.
Half Marathon in Cardiff on March 26. Lee will be the sole Irish woman in Cardiff due to the racing calendar and plans of the other leading Irish women. Paul Pollock will lead a full men’s team of five and will be looking to replicate his performance at the last edition of the Championships in Copenhagen in 2014 where he ran a swift 62:10 for 30th – still his personal best for the event. Pollock will also use the event as a sharpener for the London Marathon on April 17, where he hopes to seal a place on the Olympic marathon team. Dublin-based Ciobanu, Hehir and Frazer, as well as Northern Ireland’s Kevin Seaward (St Malachy’s) will flank Pollock in Wales as they bid to put in a good performance.
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Corporate 5km dates announced for summer ATHLETICS Ireland and Grant Thornton have announced this week the dates for the Grant Thornton Corporate 5k Team Challenge series for 2016. The locations and dates are the National Sports Campus in Fingal on Thursday, June 9 and The Mall, Cork City on Wednesday, June 29, with the flagship event taking place in the Dublin Docklands on Tuesday, September 13. The Corporate Challenge is organised by the national governing body Athletics Ireland whose mission is to support and develop the athletes of Ireland of all ages, disciplines and abilities. Aimed at encouraging social running amongst the business community in Dublin and Cork, the event welcomes both seasoned runners as well as beginners. Each run will be a team event and a minimum of four participants will enter with team members’ times combined to determine the winner. Event ambassador, Olympian and former London Marathon winner Catherina McKiernan said of the event: “The growth of the event is testament to the feel-good factor that running brings. “It is a fantastic sight to see so many runners taking part each year from the regular runner to the complete beginner; this event is a great way to encourage people to take the first step towards getting fit enough to run a 5k. “The team element adds a sense of fun and camaraderie amongst work colleagues in a really well organised event. I’m looking forward to being a part of it again this year.” Now in its fifth year this event goes from strength to strength with more people participating. The Docklands run last September was a sellout with over 5,000 runners from 139 different companies. John Foley, Chief Executive of Athletics Ireland, added: “As an association one of our core strategic objectives is to promote health and fitness in the population as a whole. “This event enables us to reach beyond our core membership into the business community by encouraging them to focus on a fitness programme which targets a 5k run; a good starter point for novice runners.”
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SPORT
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soccer: colaiste phadraig denied by late calasanctius goal
Celbridge shining on all fronts in winter leagues CELBRIDGE tennis club enjoyed a hugely successful 2016 winter league season with the club’s various different teams across the leagues. They entered six women’s teams from class two to seven. The first team stayed in class 2 following promotion last year while the second, third, fourth and sixth teams all either won or were runners up in their group, getting through to playoffs. The thirds lost in the quarter-finals to Malahide but Celbridge 2 gained promotion to class 3 thanks to their run to the semi-finals where they unfortunately lost to a very strong Clontarf 3. Celbridge 6 beat Carrig firsts in the semi-finals of class 7 last week to set up a final date with Templeogue LTC.
Hermitage’s Casey on the up HERMITAGE GC’s Ciara Casey has continued her upward trend as one of the club’s leading ambassadors and is now part of the ILGU High Performance panel. In 2015, at international level, Casey played for the Ireland girls in the European team championships and the home internationals, winning three out of four singles matches against Belgium, Scotland and Wales. At national level, she won the Leinster girls championship, finished third in the Irish girls open stroke-play and reached the quarter finals of the Irish ladies close. She had three top five finishes in the
premier Scratch Cups, being runner-up in the Hermitage Ladies Scratch Cup 2015. She is currently recovering from ankle surgery but hopes to be back and pushing for titles soon.
Medals for Harriers duo LUCAN Harriers celebrated a national champion and a silver medallist at the GloHealth Juvenile Indoor Championships held in Athlone last Saturday. Hannah Moriarty jumped to gold in the girls’ Under-12 competition with her third jump of 4.23m. A short time later Sophie Reihill waited until the last round of jumps before leaping into the silver position in her age group with her jump of 4.42m.
The Colaiste Phadraig, Lucan CBS side ahead of their Tom Ticher Cup final
No Ticher tape for Lucan
tom ticher cup final Colaiste Phadraig Calasanctius College sport@dublingazette.com
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COLAISTE Phadraig were denied the Tom Ticher Junior Cup as Galway’s Calasanctius College netted late on to take the title with a smashing goal from the talented Ronan Manning, proving the decisive bullet in Athlone IT. Captain fantastic Aaron Connolly put his side in front in the early exchanges as a quick throw in from Jim Crowley found the head of Connolly. His back flick deceived McGrane
between the posts to give Oranmore a slight advantage. Colaiste Phadraig were awarded a corner midway through the first half and Paul Cleary delivered a delightful ball into space. Josh Hogan rose highest and headed home in fine style. This equaliser ensured it was a lively encounter with all to play for. It was end to end stuff as Oranmore absorbed most of the sustained pressure. Yasser Mahrouk and Jimmy Mwanga tested the versatile goalkeeper Mark Greaney but the young Galway man was relishing the occa-
on the mark Former Lucan student named as FAIS nominee colaise Phadraig, Lucan CBS student
Darragh Markey has been shortlisted for the FAI Schools player of the year following a superb season, His hard work and determination earned him a place on the starting eleven in all four competitive Centenary Shield fixtures, scoring a key goal for the Irish schools outfit in their win over England last year. Markey is currently on a Sports Scholarship at Maynooth University.
sion and time after time denied the Lucan talisman. Connolly was proving problematic for the Lucan lads but some sterling defending by captain Conor McGuire, Cleary and Smith ensured the deadlock remained. Manning and Quinlivan carved out some excellent football but their attempts on target did not trouble Cian McGrane too much. It was dramatic scenes for Calasanctius as Nathan Lynskey cleared off the line following a thunderbolt from Ross Strong on 24 minutes in a crowded goalmouth.
Three minutes later and Mahrouk had another great chance palmed away from the impressive Greaney. Minutes af ter the restart and again it was the lively target man Mahrouk who missed a gilt-edged opportunity to put Lucan ahead. Oranmore responded with shots from Connolly and Smyth but neither fell on target. The duo were enjoying a spell of fine football but the end product was lacking some real conviction. Greaney pulled off a stunning block from J i m my M w a n g a o n the hour mark to deny
Colaiste Phadraig any progression in the game. It had all the signs of additional time as the clock ticked down but, with only two minutes of normal time left, up popped the hard working Manning to score a peach of a goal to prove the match winner. St Joseph’s College, Galway were winners last season, now it was the turn of near neighbours Calasanctius College, Oranmore to take the Cup back West. This is the second All Ireland title for Ruth Broderick’s troops as they captured the Minor Cup last season.
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pat’s new era
Ladies football makes Palmerstown debut
Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields
history was made at St Pat’s, Palmers-
town last weekend when the club’s first ever Under-9 ladies football team took to the field. The club introduced ladies football this year and are ambitious to see it grow year on year. For the match, they had a 20-strong team play this first game against Stars of Erin in Glenaulin, making for a memorable morning for the club.
ON THURSDAY, the club’s new strate-
15Bs came out on top. On the ladies
gic plan was launched. The document
football side, there were impressive
has since been downloaded over 300
wins for U-13, 14 and 16 teams while
times, mainly locally but also from 12
camogie’s U-13A, 14AB and 15ABs all got
other countries, some as far away as
the better of this week’s opposition.
Australia.
football: sars denied in division one classic tie
Easter Camps (seven to 11) are run-
Centred on The Power of Five, the
ning from March 29-31 and School of
plan provides the club with a roadmap
Excellence (12-14) from March 21-14
to grow and develop. The five areas of
are announced and entry is available
focus are Games and Games Develop-
on the website or via any team men-
ment, Club Structure and Club Culture,
tor.
Finance and Fundraising, Communications and Facilities and Development. The plan is informed by a huge member survey conducted last year and in
Last week’s bingo got quite exciting with several players waiting on a single number for the jackpot, one did get lucky. Next bingo is on March 23.
launching the document, club chair-
The ever popular Cupla Focal Club
man Declan O’Leary said the plan
continues on Monday night; eight
was “devised by our members for our
o’clock for the novices, nine for the
members” and sees the club as “the
more experienced speakers.
pulse of the community”.
St Patrick’s Day is always a big day
The senior hurlers continued on
in Lucan and this year is no differ-
their Leinster League journey follow-
ent. We have free busses going from
ing a 1-15 to 1-13 win over Carrickshock
the boys’ school to the club after the
of Kilkenny.
parade and we have lots of entertain-
The senior footballers fell four points short in their Division 1 clash
ment, a magic show, music, a disco, food and lots more.
with Ballymun which ended 4-12 to
The 25-Card drive continues on Fri-
4-16. The intermediate footballers
day Night at 9pm; new participants
chalked up their first win of the season
are always welcome.
v St Finian’s at the weekend.
There was no winner of this week’s
The senior camogie team overcame
€2,500 lotto draw; numbers were 8,
BBSE 3-4 to 3-12 while in the Senior 6
12, 14 and 15. Lotto sponsor was Dia-
League Cup, Lucan got the better of
mond and Gem Jewellers. Next week’s
Finian’s. On the juvenile side, it is begin-
jackpot is €3,000 and the draw will be
Lucan held by Mun eight-goal thriller
ning to get very busy with hurling for
managed by team Hugh McGonigle on
CCC2 this weekend, the U14A, 15A and
Sunday night.
afl division 1
Lucan Sarsfields’ senior footballers
Lucan Sarsfields 4-12 Ballymun Kickhams 4-16 sport@dublingazette.com
LUCAN Sarsfields played their part in the AFL1 game of the weekend but were ultimately undone by Ballymun Kickhams by four points at the 12th Lock in an eight-goal thriller last Sunday. Former Dublin corner back turned forward Stephen O’Shaughnessy scored 1-1 while Tommy Brennan was the main scorer for Lucan with a goal and a string of frees and points from play.
O’Shaughnessy’s n a m e s a ke B r e n d a n scored the goal of the game but he also scored an unfor tunate own goal. While trying to deny a definite goal, he palmed the ball into his own net. Brendan Gallagher also slotted home a penalty but Ballymun replied in kind with goals from Cian Gerrard and livewire Paddy Small who scored a pair. B a l l y m u n ’s F i a c h Andrews in midfield and Conor Kavanagh centre forward were dominant throughout as Kickhams
were comfortably ahead at half-time, 2-6 to 0-4. Lucan got back in the reckoning in a manic second half and a dramatic finish that had four goals in 10 minutes. It saw the pendulum swing back and forth in which Ballymun got the last and edged it by four points in the end. B o t h t e a m s h ave home advantage in Round 3, Lucan face Na Fianna next in the 12th lock and Ballymun have Fingal Ravens at home. Elsewhere, Lucan Sarsfields have drawn Round Tower, Clondalkin in the first
round of the senior football championship in what promises to be a potential thriller. Sarsfields’ manager, Sean McCaffrey, said it will be a closely matched affair against a side Lucan diced with for promotion from AFL2 in 2015. “Last year, we finished level on points with Tower in Division 2 of the league. “We won the play-off and gained promotion to Division 1, while they are still in Division 2 but the standard between the two teams is very similar.”
ST pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week were
Sunday, the junior footballers were
2, 5, 8 and 13; there was no winner so
unlucky against Kilmacud and our
next week’s jackpot will be €9,400.
minor hurling team had a super win
The draw takes place in the Palm-
against Ballyboden, nail-biting stuff
erstown House every Sunday night at
but they came out of it with a great
10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you
win. Well done all; well deserved for
to all our sellers and to all that sup-
such a great battling spirit and team
port our lotto every week. Tickets
effort.
are available from all the usual sellers
Great start to the season for
including SuperValu, Palmerstown
the senior camogie team with a win
House, Manor Hair Studios and in the
against Raheny at home on Sunday.
clubhouse on Tuesday and Thursday
The U-13 camogie team fought hard
from 7-8pm.
on Sunday against a strong St Anne’s
Membership is now due and remains unchanged from last year.
team, well done to all the girls who kept battling to the end.
Our Friday hurling and camogie skills
Fantastic morning with our U-9
session has started up again on Friday
football girls. We had 20 girls togged
from 6-7pm, from U-8 upwards and all
out and all really enjoyed their first
are welcome. It’s a great chance for
game. Some future Dublin football
the kids to learn from experienced
players in the making. Thank you to
coaches.
Stars of Erin for travelling to Palmer-
Our Easter Camp will take place
stown to mark this historic occasion
on Tuesday, March 29 to Thursday,
for the club. Great fun was had by all. A
March 31, 10am to 2pm; ages five to 12;
big thank you to all the support on the
the cost is €30 per child.
sideline; great start for the girls. Hope
Great win for our senior footballers against Whitehall Colmcilles on
to see you all again at their future games.
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after football: ticher-tape parade: Lucan CBS takes on Galway Life Damian Duff searching for opposition in their All-Ireland Schools Cup final P30 new role since retiring P29
Hannah Craig, who has a long association with Salmon Leap canoe club, has been called into the Irish canoe slalom panel for 2016
Craig cool for summer
Irish Open at Lucan weir sees national canoe slalom team finalised for the upcoming World Cup series and European championships this year
aaron gallagher
sport@dublingazette.com
SELECTION for Ireland’s canoe slalom team has been finalised, with three established internationals Hannah Craig, Ciaran Heurteau and Liam Jegou making the grade for the upcoming World Cup series and European Championships following the Irish Open held in Lucan last week. The Senior European Championships are being held in Slovakia in May while the World Cup series will take place in all of Ivrea (Italy), La Seu d’Urgell (Spain) and Pau (France) in June, and in Prague (Czech Republic) and Tacen (Slovenia) in August. The contests will act as qualifiers for this
summer’s Olympic Games, offering Ireland’s canoe and kayaking team the opportunity to book their place on a flight to Rio. This week’s team selection arrives following performances at the Irish Open held at Sluice Weir, Lucan at the beginning of March. Under-23 competitors Sam Curtis and Eoin Teague also made this week’s selection following their performances in the men’s K1 (kayaking). Unfortunately, there will be only one spot at this summer’s Games available to K1 competitors at the European Championships in Slovakia, while in C1 (canoeing) there will likewise be only one position available. Salmon Leap’s Craig is most likely to gain this spot having finished in 10th position in
the K1 canoe slalom in London in 2012. She is currently based in France and trains alongside some of the Europe’s top paddlers. Craig initially failed to make Ireland’s Olympic team for 2012 following her finish in the 2011 World Championships but qualified following a momentous 25th place finish at the European Championships held in Augsberg, Germany. Taking a unique approach to funding her Olympic dream, Craig runs her own clothing line I Am An Eskimo where she sells her own original organic cotton t-shirts. After failing to qualify for the Olympic Games in 2008, she saw her funding cut and aspirations ridiculed all in one meeting. “Desperation would have been an easy
option in response to the words that were spoken that day,” she said of the unique move.” This comes following decreased funding for Canoe Ireland which has seen its funding of €65,000 having to be split with the sprinting section of the sport. Craig is joined on Ireland’s canoe slalom team by Liam Jegou, who took until his second run to master a tough course at Sluice Weir. The C1 athlete lowered his first run time by over 10 seconds, setting a winning mark of 90.81 seconds, while Ciaran Heurteau, recovering from injury while taking a break from the sport, was the best Ireland senior competitor at the Irish Open, credited with a 95.01 seconds finish.