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ian begley ALMOST 2,000 jobs are set to be created in Lucan with the development of a Microsoft data centre at Grange Castle Business Park. The
massive €900m centre will bring 140 full-time jobs to the area, and will be the eighth data centre development by Microsoft at Grange Castle. The investment in four new sites will nearly double Microsoft’s Irish
data centre capacity. The company is also building a €134m campus in the Dublin region for 1,200 staff, which will support its European services. See story on Page 2
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grange castle | massive development
Huge €900m data centre to create up to 140 new jobs Ian Begley
A massive new €900m Microsoft data centre to be developed at Grange Castle Business Park is expected to create up to 140 fulltime jobs. This planning permission grant will be the eighth data centre development by Microsoft at Grange Castle. In total, 1,800 jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase, with 140 full-time jobs being created. Microsoft’s decision to expand its footprint in the Irish capital comes following high demand from cloud-hungry businesses and
everyday users. One of the factors that has led the company to opt to build in Ireland was the region’s temperate climate. The company said: “The selection of Ireland as the preferred country location for this development was based largely on climatic conditions and strategic business considerations.”
Investment The investment in four new sites will nearly double Microsoft’s Irish data centre investments to $2.2bn. The company is also currently building a €134m campus in the Dublin region for 1,200 staff which
will support its European services. Cllr William Lavelle (FG), welcomed the recent planning permission agreement. He said: “I commend the management of the South Dublin County Council for their foresight and ongoing leadership in developing Grange Castle Business Park. “I wish to thank Microsoft for their commitment to our county. This investment offers a further important boost to our local economy and will benefit our council in terms of development levy and ongoing rates revenue. “This is money that can be reinvested in surrounding communities.”
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St Joseph’s College Lucan proved their fantastic debating skills when they took part in Concern Debate’s semi-final at The Honourable Society of King’s Inns. The motion was Britain Should Remain in the EU. The girls argued their points well and were delighted to win a place in the finals which will be held in The Helix at the end of May. The girls are now preparing for their war of words with Cross and Passion College from Northern Ireland. This time the motion is To Defeat Terrorism The World Must End Poverty. Cross and Passion College will oppose the motion while St Joseph’s College will argue for it. St. Joseph’s principal Bernadette Fitzgerald said: “The motion for the final is very topical and the students are looking forward to grappling with it.”
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212 adults living in Dublin Mid-West are listed as homeless according to new figures released by the Department of Housing. The figures, which are from March of this year, show that nearly 6,000 people are homeless in Ireland and 75% of them are living in Dublin. The numbers represent a 44% overall increase in homelessness since the same time last year, while there has been an 103% increase in the number of homeless families. Deputy John Curran (FF), who lives in Clondalkin, said: “We are faced with a real challenge and we need to make sure that anybody who does become homeless is homeless for the shortest amount of time possible. “The 212 homeless people from Dublin MidWest recorded by the
department are accessing local authority managed emergency accommodation; which offers a very limited lifestyle. “These figures don’t really give the full scale of the homeless issue as they don’t include people who are rough sleeping around Dublin and the city centre. “T he repor t indicates that a net 152 people became homeless in March alone; an increase of 3%. These figures are shocking, but they are not surprising. Housing and homelessness has become a crisis and emergency action is what is necessary. Pat Doyle of the Peter McVerry Trust called the
latest rough sleeper figures “unacceptable and deeply disappointing”. “T he Government needs to introduce robust interventions to stop people falling through the cracks and into homelessness,” he said. Last week, following the publication of the new “Programme for a Partnership Government” Fine Gael along with the Independent alliance agreed to work towards ending the homeless crisis. It stated: “Our ambitious policy agenda will deal with the shortage of new homes and increase housing construction to create a functioning housing market.
Homelessness across the country has seen a 44% increase in the past year
“We also want to keep families in their homes and avoid repossessions, where possible. “To achieve this we will strengthen the existing mortgage arrears framework in a number of significant ways. At the same time we recognise that it is not acceptable
in 2016 to have families living in unsuitable emergency accommo-
dation or to have people sleeping rough on our streets.”
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tragedy | 13-year-old in swimming accident
Tributes paid to teen who drowned in Liffey Ian Begley ibegley@dublingazette.com
Frank Bessong got into difficulty after going for a swim with friends. Picture: Facebook.com
Classmates were among those to pay tribute to a 13-year-old boy from Clondalkin who tragically drowned while swimming in the River Liffey at the weekend. Frank Bessong, a student in Moyle Park College and a talented footballer with the Usher Celtic Football Club, got into difficulty in the river after going for a swim with friends after soccer practice on the morning of Saturday, May 14. Since the accident, many of Frank’s friends and family have written heartfelt messages on social media. One mourner described him as “one of the funniest lads I knew”. “Hope you’re having fun up there pal, you’ll never be forgotten” read another tribute. Friends, family and team-mates of Bessong also laid flowers on the bank of the River Liffey near the site where he drowned. Among the tributes on cards pinned to bunches flowers, was one saying: “RIP Frank. I’ll never f o r g e t y o u b r o t h e r. You’ll always be in my heart. You’re my inspiration. I remember my first goal for Usher last Monday. You came up to the sideline to celebrate with me. I’ll make you proud, don’t you worry. Love x” The Dublin District
and Schoolboys League paid their respects on their Facebook page. “On behalf of the Clubs in the DDSL – we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Usher Celtic Football Club on the tragic death of their young player today following their game in Memorial Park.” --------------------------
‘RIP Frank. I’ll never forget you brother. You’ll always be in my heart’
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Roger Sweeney of Irish Water Safety said: “Frank was only 13 years of age and in the past ten years, 32 other children aged 14 and under have drowned”. Sweeney cautioned that the risk of drowning increases during Bank Holiday weekends and warmer weekends like last weekend as people partake in seasonal activities for the first time. He also warned that the water is still too cold to swim in for extended periods of time. The muscles in your arms and legs can cool within minutes and this reduces your ability to get back to shore safely. According to Irish Water Safety, there is an average of 135 drownings a year in Ireland and 62% of these occur inland.
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Learn life-saving techniques from top professionals Parent First Aid is holding a two-hour practical training course at St Mary’s Church, Lucan Road on Tuesday, May 17 from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Specially designed for parents and carers of children, this hands on session will teach you life saving techniques from highly qualified and experienced first aid training professionals. The price of the course is €30 per person. Full details can be found at www.parentfirstaidireland.com or by calling 087 245 3387.
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hospital | New arrangements to ensure enough cover for consultants
Mum’s tragic death fuels policy change Ian Begley ibegley@dublingazette.com Consultants at a private hospital must ensure adequate cover in their absence following the death of a patient nine days after surgery to remove varicose veins. Karen McCabe (46), of Bewley Drive, Lucan, under went radio frequency oblation, a procedure to remove varicose veins at the Bons Secours Hospital in Dublin on August 6 2014. Her vascular surgeon, professor Austin Leahy went on a break to his
County Kerry holiday home two days later. On August 15, Ms McCabe died due to a blood clot in the lung believed to have originated in the lower leg. An inquest into her death heard that she presented at Beaumont Hospital on August 14 and died the following morning. She had contacted the Bons Secours Hospital three days before her death complaining of pain in her knee and difficulty walking. A resumed inquest at Dublin Coroner’s Court heard from Bons Secours senior house
officer (SHO) Dr Kingsley Opputeh who wanted to admit the patient and carry out a scan on August 13, but only prof Leahy could authorise Ms McCabe’s admittance to Bons Secours. Prof Leahy had left specific instructions that he should be contacted via text message if he was needed, but network coverage in the area was unreliable, the court heard. He noticed a missed call from a general Bons Secours number and did not reply because it was not a specific number, the court heard. Bons Secours Hospi-
tal manager Mike Tonery confirmed it was hospital procedure that consultants must take responsibility for admitting patients. “Never again will it happen that a patient won’t be able to be admitted without a consultant,” he said. Mr Tonery said under new measures introduced in the wake of Ms McCabe’s death, the SHO’s first option was to contact the primary consultant, followed by the second consultant and failing that could refer patients to a recently opened medica l a ssessment
Karen McCabe underwent radio-frequency oblation at the Bons Secours Hospital
unit at the hospital that operates within office hours. Barrister for the McCabe family David Ho l l a n d s a i d i f D r Oputteh had been able to admit the patient, a
scan could have been carried out and treatment such as clexane, a medication to treat deep vein thrombosis in the legs, could have been administered. Coroner Dr Brian Far-
rell returned a verdict of medical misadventure and endorsed the new arrangements made at the Bons Secours in relation to attendance of patients at the hospital.
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courts Fake NCT cert three in court Three men are to be sentenced in July for their roles in producing a false NCT certificate. Stephen Rooney (35), Vincent Brunton (33) and Alan Richardson (27) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to making a false instrument, namely a National Car Test certificate within the state on April 20, 2011. Richardson and Rooney both with addresses at The Paddocks Grove, Adamstown and Brunton of Priory Square, St Raphaels Manor, Celbridge entered pleas of guilty on a without prejudice basis. They were arrested and charged following a fouryear Garda investigation in the wake of an RTE Primetime documentary in 2011.
SuperValu praised for autism move ian begley
Top honour for tackling racism
The children of Adamstown Castle Educate Together were recently honoured for tackling racism and achieving diversity standards, resulting in them receiving Yellow Flag status at a multicultural ceremony of pupils representing 83 nationalities and cultures. Thorstein Brescanu, who represented pupils on the yellow flag committee, said: “I think the yellow flag committee is important because it fights against racism, inequality and discrimination. If these three important things were taken away, Ireland would be a much better place to live in.
“The yellow flag makes this school a better place. It stops bullies, racism, stereotypes and stops people making fun of where others come from. It makes everybody in the school involved and included. Being in the yellow flag committee opened my eyes a little: I noticed how much racism has changed people’s lives, mostly for the worse. People shouldn’t be forced to suffer bullying because of their culture, religion, background or the food they eat. People should be left to embrace their background, not be scared of it. I am happy that the Yellow flag is stopping this.”
The SuperValu in Palmerstown have decided to create a friendlier environment for people with Autism by implementing a number of changes. According to a post from the SuperValu Palmerstown Facebook page the store will, “regulate and reduce the amount of sensory stimulation taking place for people with Autism.” Eve r y We d n e s d ay night from 7pm to 10pm the store will: dim the lights, turn off the radio, turn off chill fridge lights where possible, no loudspeaker announcements, and remove red baskets (as they can be noisy).
A series of stores across the UK and Ireland had previously begun introducing autism-friendly shopping hours and have received high praise for it. According to Autism Ireland, autism is a lifelong neuro-developmental disability that affects the development of the brain in areas of social interaction and communication. Many people with autism have difficulties in communicating and forming relationships with others, in developing language and in using abstract concepts. It also impacts on their ability to make sense of the world around them.
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Clodagh Daly, Niamh Devereux and Michelle Dardis
Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart and Sam Bailey as Mama Morton pictured backstage ahead of the opening night of the musical Chicago. Picture: Brian McEvoy
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host of famous faces took to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for the opening night of musical Chicago at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin at the weekend. The leading stars in Chicago include Sam Bailey who is best known for winning the X-Factor in 2013, Hayley Tamaddon played Andrea Beckett in Coronation Street and Del Dingle in ITV’s Emmerdale and she also won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice in 2010, while John Partridge who played Christian Clarke in Eastenders, also recently caused a stir when he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother. The international award-winning musical Chicago is based on real life events back in the roaring 1920’s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Chicago will run until Saturday, May 21 with tickets priced from €25.00.
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| Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016
Niamh Byrne and Mollie Garvan from St Angela’s College Cork presented their project Home Stead
Students Anbu Sandar, Colin McAndrew, Lauren Kilbride, Luke Peyton, Darragh Bolger and Kieran McLoughlin from Portmarnock Community School, Carrickhill Road, who were named Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016 at Citywest Hotel, Dublin, for their project Largy College Clones students Anna Alandex and Maeve
Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Pictures: Conor McCabe Photography
Gibson fighting gender balance against society Joseph Reilly, Aimee Quigley and Fiona Deery presented their project We’re Through with Pink and Blue
Students Lauren Kilbride, Colin McAndrew, Darragh Bolger Orla Nolan and Lucy Nolan from St Mary’s Secondary
Students Niamh Daly, Roisin Fahy, Carrie O’Hara, Rachael Connelly and
from Portmarnock Community School presented their project
Emily Canney from Tuam presented their project No Bee No Me
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School in Wexford presented their project Prader Willi Serious Not Silly
Bidding to become a voice for change S
Students Diarmuid McCarthy, Kevin Mahony, Darragh Foran, Patrick Horan and Jack Curran from Kerry presented their project Planet Savers
tudents from Portmarnock Community School in Dublin have been named Young Social Innovators of the Year at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre in Dublin. They took the title for their project Global Citizens Mapping the Future. Over 6,500 students from across the country took part with some 454 youth-led, social innovation projects created. Now in its 15th year, the initiative is the biggest celebration of social innovation in Ireland and one of the largest youth events in the country. When choosing the overall title award the judging panel looked for a project that excelled in innovative thinking and social impact as well as recognising a team that has the passion and support to continue to further develop their social innovation.
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“It’s tough, it’s definitely a big challenge,” Daniella Moyles tells The Gazette on her daily 5am start. The Gazette sat down with model and radio presented Daniella Moyles to discuss an average day (of which there’s not many) in her life. Daniella says that switching to doing the morning show, Fully Loaded with Cormac and Daniella, which starts at 6:45am on weekdays was a “big lifestyle overhaul”. “I’m getting there now,” she said. “I get up around half five and I generally go through the same morning routine as anyone else.” Daniella said that since she found out that she has an intolerance to dairy and coffee is a no go, green tea has been a lifesaver for her early start. “I found out that I was intolerant to dairy and I was like ‘Oh my god now I won’t be able to drink coffee’ but then I realised that green tea was better because I don’t get that mid-afternoon slump and I have more energy.” If it’s not raining, the radio host will cycle to work. “I try not to drive because parking in town is so stressful and when I cycle I’m really fresh for the show.” For the show each morning, Daniella and her co-host Cormac will do their research
beforehand while she has a bowl of porridge for breakfast. “After the show, if it’s a plain ole day we stay afterwards and do some post production stuff but I usually have to leave straight away.” As a model, Daniella makes regular appearances at photocalls and various events. “I could be doing an ambassador role or a modelling job or filming small segments for TV, a DJ set or any number of other things – the days change all the time.” While her routine is never the same, she does like to keep some things consistent and tries to get to the gym at least twice a week. “I always get the gym in and try to make good food choices – I am always kind of tired though,” she laughs. “One day I think I’m just going to retire on a farm in Kerry and live off the land and be free from deadlines,” she jokes. “But at the moment my days are extremely hectic.” With her early starts, a good night’s sleep is crucial for Daniella. “When I first started drinking green tea I didn’t realise that it gives you energy, and I was having it at night and wondering why I couldn’t sleep so now I’ll substitute that with a chamomile tea to start to unwind around eight or nine to get ready to sleep.” Daniella is the new ambassador for Lipton’s Be More Tea campaign.
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Darkness into Light is a huge success PIETA House extended a warm thank-you to the committees and everyone involved in Darkness Into Light this year, from those who helped with the planning, promotion and event logistics to those who directed traffic, made tea for participants and handed out t-shirts. Organisers especially want to express their
sincere gratitude to each and every person who took part in all of the venues to support Pieta House, and who walked in solidarity for suicide prevention. An estimated 120,000 people turned out in nearly 120 venues in Ireland and around the world for the 5km walk, which started at 4.15am
in the Phoenix Park on Saturday, May 7. Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House said: “4.15am on May 7 was not only a demonstration of our commitment to tackling suicide, but it also shows the willingness and the ability of communities to help bring about change. “To all the commit-
tees, organisations, local businesses, clubs and of course to all the participants, we thank you.”
council organises over-55s open day DUBLIN City Council’s central area office is organising an over-55s open day in the Central Library, ILAC Centre, on Thursday, May 19. Running from 1pm to 5pm during this year’s Bealtaine Festival, the event is part of the council’s Age Friendly strategy. The focus is on the positive side of aging and on providing opportunities for older people to engage fully in their communities, whether through participating in activities, availing of services or through volunteering for charity work. A dozen organisations have come together to provide information on a range of activities and services suitable for older people. Enjoying everyone to take part, Lord Mayor Criona Ni Dhalaigh said: “Dublin is an agefriendly city and I hope everyone attending gets some interesting ideas on how to continue to enjoy life to the full and also to benefit from the services available to older persons in the city.”
an Ode to Dublin at the abbey theatre TACKLING issues of isolation of old age, emigration, addiction, broken families and crumbling dreams, Town is Dead will take to the Abbey Theatre stage this summer. The newly commissioned play within music is part of the Waking the Nation season at the
Joan Freeman, founder, Darkness Into Light cheers on the crowd of participants waiting for the off at the Phoenix Park. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland
Abbey. From the makers of Alice in Funderland, Town is Dead is an ode to Dublin and an exploration of how Ireland treats its people. Running from June 2 to July 9, it looks at the future of the city through the eyes of one older citizen. Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre said: “We commissioned this work especially for this season, in a year where our programming is both commemorating Ireland’s history, celebrating today and looking to the future. “I’m delighted to produce another piece of new Irish writing from this talented duo of Phillip McMahon and Raymond Scannell and to welcome this play within music to the Peacock stage.” Town is Dead “interrogates the shame and stigma attached to these subjects in Ireland and tackles the challenges of
new beginnings”. Tickets cost €13/€20 and are available on abbeytheatre.ie.
vikings needed for popular TV show Popular T V show Vikings, which is filmed in Wicklow, are holding open castings for extra this month. Bearded hopefuls can attend the open days on May 23 and 24 at The Complex 10-14, Little Mary Street, Dublin 7 (Between Capel Street
and Smithfield Markets). The show’s producers are looking for people aged 16 and over from all ethnic backgrounds. In terms of specific skills or appearances, they are looking for fishermen, carpenters, rowers, nurses and archers to name a few. Natural coloured hair and no visible tattoos are preferred. All men applying must be prepared to grow a beard and punk style haircuts are favourable.
Hirsutes you, sirs ... The popular TV show Vikings is currently looking for bearded extras
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Enter now for upcoming Repak recycling awards î Ž ian begley
RECYCLING company Repak has announced the launch of its second annual Pakman Awards and is calling on all businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals in Ireland
to submit their nominations. The award ceremony will take place on October 27 in The Intercontinental Hotel in Ballsbridge. Nominations for the awards close at midnight, August 31. The Pakman Awards
are a national awards programme that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals. T h e aw a r d s we r e launched in 2015 by
Repak to replace the Repak Recycling Awards, and allow more accessibility to the awards for all organisations who demonstrate their sustainability and environmental efforts. To enter, see www. repak.ie/pakmanawards.
Better budgeting with new 3Money î Ž emma nolan
A quarter of Dublin consumers are impulse buyers, according to a survey of 1,000 Irish adults released by Three. The research also shows that almost half (49%) of people save some money each month, with a further 27% putting money aside less regularly. However, almost a quarter are still struggling, with 24% saying that they are not able to save money. As part of this research, Three have launched 3Money, a pre-paid debit card in partnership with MasterCard. Available exclusively to
Broadcaster Jennifer Zamparelli helps launch 3Money, a new electronic payment option from Three
Three customers, 3Money can be used online, in ATMs and in-store via chip and pin, or contactless payment. As customers can only spend what is on the card, 3Money aims to eliminate the possibility of overspending.
Customers can manage their money and check their balance through 3Money.ie, or the new 3Money app. Sign up for 3Money by visiting www.three.ie/ money or by calling into your local Three store.
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A dining delight in Temple Bar
The Meeting House’s dramatic interior impresses
WALKING into The Meeting House is unlike walking into any other restaurant in Dublin. Straight away, your eye is drawn to magnificent murals that adorn the walls, big bold
beautiful colour schemes, and a very firm retro style throughout. Located in the heart of Temple Bar, in Meeting House Square, The Meeting House opened a year
and a half ago and has been quietly growing ever since. The menu is a Burmese sharing menu, divided into four sections – dim sum, wok, seafood, and meat dishes, with a side orders section. Prices for each dish were very reasonable, with the dim sum dishes such as tuna tacos and mini Asian chicken burgers costing only €9.99 each. The larger dishes, such as the vegetarian coconut curry and the tofu “scallops”, cost just €10.99 each. Nothing on the menu cost over €11.99 per dish, and the side dishes cost €3.99 each. There was also an accompanying wine menu and a sepa-
rate cocktail menu, which I was delighted to see. I chose the prawn tempura, Burmese chicken htamin gyaw, and the pepper crusted fillet steak, while my boyfriend chose the warm duck salad, beef noodle soup, and the pork dumplings. All six dishes were beautifully presented and not disappointed. The prawn tempura in particular stood out as the best dish – they were quite simply the best prawns I
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have ever had in Dublin. The pepper crusted fillet steak was also beautifully cooked. Perfection, plain and simple. Without a doubt, all six dishes were cooked to a high standard and it was a restaurant that I would certainly recommend to friends and family. It was a great night out with a lively atmosphere, great food, and excellent service. Highly recommended.
PICKY was surprised to have overlooked The Meeting House (Meeting House Square, Dublin 2; tel 01 670 0330), as it turned out to be well worth the visit. Great staff and, more importantly, delicious dishes made a great impression – Picky will be back ...
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New twists on wedding venues If you’re on the prowl for an alternative wedding venue that is a hundred miles away from the type of wedding your grandparents had, then you will be pleased to know that Ireland has a huge range of unconventional wedding venues on offer. From castles, barns, theatres, sport’s stadiums and the Zoo, there is plenty of unique and eccentric wedding venues to suit all tastes. If your heart is set on a Dublin city wedding, but you’re looking for a large space to celebrate, then Smock Alley Thea-
tre might be the perfect venue for your big day. With exposed brick walls, ornate plasterwork ceiling, and stained glass windows, this venue is certainly a sight to behold. Its oak benches and tables offer options for the en vogue, long dining experience and the large space is very versatile for a ceremony or reception. If you’re considering a very intimate wedding with just your nearest and dearest friends and family, then Fanningstown Castle certainly has a nice ring to it.
Located in the countryside of Limerick, close to Shannon airport, this 12th century grand castle has been converted into an atmospheric private house perfect for a small group on an escape to Ireland. Another great alternative venue is at Mount Druid in Westmeath. The building and its surroundings are made up from a converted barn, an unconsecrated tin chapel, 20 traditional Mongolian yurts, three shepherd’s huts, a charmingly cosy gate lodge, a three-bed school master’s house, an 1820s
Georgian house, several barbecue areas, a walled garden, a summer house and three lakes. A couple who choose to marry at Mount Druid can expect a beautifully laid back venue where red carpets and white chair covers are nonexistent, and their guests can have a lovely relaxed time with an informal feel to the day. Why not choose to say “I Do” at the Zoo? Dublin Zoo is a unique alternative to the traditional wedding venue and provides a magical backdrop for your special day. Haughton House, a restored historical building with magnificent views of the Zoo, is available seven days a week for all types of wedding ceremonies including civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and blessings. You can add even more magic to your wedding day by having a unique drinks reception in the zoo’s interactive learning and discovery centre or capturing some special animal photo opportunities. With weddings at Croke Park, GAA fans can marry their love of the game with the love of their life. Whether you are interested in a large traditional reception, a small intimate celebration or something in between, they can offer you the perfect alternative venue. Situated in central Dublin, this iconic venue and luxury hotel will ensure your every need is catered for. For more information on these alternative wedding venues visit www. alternativeweddings.ie and www.hitched.ie.
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THE Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan is a well-established 4-star luxury hotel, exceptional in design and character From the moment you step on to the red carpet, you will experience the true dedication of a friendly and professional team with a single focus in mind – the success of the most memorable day in your life. The bespoke wedding venue has a variety of large and small spaces within the Bracken Court to host everything from the most intimate wedding celebrations to the most lavish occasions. Guests can enjoy the luxurious accommodation, a beautiful open-air terrace, the elegant formal banqueting rooms, the Bracken Grill dining room, and the intimate Jack Doyle’s bar. In addition, the commitment to only one wedding a day ensures
the bridal party and their guests have all the space and personal attention needed to make the day as special as it should be. Wedding packages at the Bracken Court Hotel start from just €39.95 per person, with a premium all-inclusive package priced at €79.95 per guest.
Memorable From the elegant red carpet and champagne on arrival, to a sumptuous champagne breakfast for the bride and groom the following morning in their bridal suite, the Bracken Court in Balbriggan has a single focus on creating memorable weddings. Beautiful touches include personalised menus, elegant stemmed candelabras, and chair covers and coordinating bows in the wedding suite that complement the wedding colour scheme. The hotel’s dedicated wed-
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Galloping ahead to Dublin Horse Show Ian Begley Attention all equestrian enthusiasts and day-trippers! Call up the milliners, grab the jodhpurs and send in the stylists, for the Dublin Horse Show is fast approaching. However, diaries at the ready, the dates for the hotly anticipated 2016 event have changed. Now in its 143rd year, one of the most popular and enduring events in the global equestrian calendar is set to once again take Dublin’s RDS by storm from the revised date of Wednesday, July 20, running for a total of five, fun-filled days, to Sunday, July 24. This change of date from the traditional first week in August is to accommodate the many Olympic riders who will compete at the show, as well as in Rio just weeks later.
The credentials Testament to the collective love for a day out, the glamour and excitement of the horse show has been drawing an impressive crowd since its inception in 1868. Today,
the Dublin Horse Show is recognised throughout the world as one of the most esteemed, and social, equestrian events in the calendar - boasting over 1,500 superb horses - for which over 100,000 visitors will flock to the leafy suburb of Dublin’s Ballsbridge. The main draw of course is the sport of e l i t e s h ow- j u m p i n g itself, where some of the world’s finest riders go head to head (or, rather, horse to horse) for some of the most prestigious show jumping competitions on the international circuit - The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy, the Landrover Puissance and the Longines Grand Prix. Bolstering the Dublin Horse Show’s stellar reputation and international pedigree, it is one of only eight horse shows that hold a leg of the Division 1 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series.
Beyond the Show jumping Beyond the serious business of show-jumping, there’s plenty more to entice the younger members of the family
too. Attendees can also look forward to pony club competitions, some very young riders competing, showing classes from a range of horses and the elegance of the side saddle. While the more serious of equestrian fanatics may struggle to leave the showground’s perimeter, another world of wonder awaits inside the RDS halls. From shopping to fashion exhibitors, socialising to family entertainment, the best craft makers in Ireland, artisan food, tipples and music, this is an inclusive event for everyone. And that’s all before we get to the show’s other hugely significant draw, the glamorous Dublin Horse Show Ladies Day. Stalwart attendees are in for yet another unforgettable experience and one that, for many, defines the height of the Irish summer. While newcomers will find the Dublin Horse Show to be a hugely entertaining, rich and absorbing event, and one that will attract you time and time again for many years to come.
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What the country’s ‘Yes’ vote for Marriage Equality meant for many people
ONE year on from the momentous Marriage Equality referendum, Gazette reporter Ian Begley called in to Panti Bar in the city centre, where he asked patrons: “What did the referendum’s passing mean to you?” This is what they had to say ...
aaron leesley
I COME from London, where being gay is very accepted, but when I came to Ireland I didn’t realise that it [gay marriage] wasn’t legalised at the time. When it actually came to the passing of the Referendum, I felt very at home, safe and embraced.
Paul Ndasowa
meriah nunn
WHEN the Marriage Referendum passed, for me being a double minority – both black and gay – really made me at home. Now I’m accepted and have the same rights as everyone else.
TO SEE see a younger population pass the Marriage Referendum by popular vote was so amazing to me. Just seeing the celebrations across the country was also crucial at how much people wanted it.
pauline ndasowa
brian O’connell
I THINK it was a very good experience for me, especially coming here from a country where being gay is not authorised. I was so happy for my brother and a lot of my friends because they can go out and have the same rights as everyone else.
FOR me, it was an acceptance by your own people as to who we are. The best thing to come out of the Marriage Referendum was that it forced people to make it a general discussion on equal rights. It was a general feeling of inclusion for gay people.
Riyadh Khalaf
Social media star, radio reporter for Spin FM
THE day of the Marriage Referendum result was one that will remain etched in my memory for the rest of my life. I woke that morning feeling emotional, happy, worried and proud that our little country had done its best to shape its future for the better. Standing at Dublin Castle with family, friends and the rest of the community was a truly historic moment. I could feel the passion in the air, and the support from the nonLGBT community was incredible. As the final tally was read out to the nation and the crowd erupted in cheers, I hugged my mum and dad and said:
“Thank you – thank you for being there for me and fighting for equality every step of the way by my side.” That day, Ireland told the world that it cared for, loved and valued every citizen as an equal, and that there is no space for discrimination in modern society. This was the day Ireland became a country leading the way in global equality – a fact I am deeply proud of.
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john o’donovan
I FIRST “came out” in 1995, and at the time Ireland was a lot different compared to 2015. I remember my parents weren’t that accepting, and I never told any of my friends, but 20 years down the line it’s like a whole different world. I didn’t have that life when I was 20, but now that I’m 40 I have that life. It’s fantastic, and I’m so proud of us as a country.
elaine carroll
IT meant a lot, but I guess the whole referendum was kind of degrading –
having to vote on giving people the right to marry someone they love. It was obviously an amazing day, and it felt really good to finally have the recognition, but at the same time you feel like you should have already been born with the right to marry.
LT O’brien
THE Marriage Referendum meant that we are equal citizens under the law. It meant that we are now treated fairly, and that we are part of this society like everybody else. It gives us respect, knowing that we can marry the people we love and have them recognised in our lives. We also have all the rights that comes with marriage, so in all it really was an ecstatic, fantastic day.
james kavanagh
Social media star, and presenter
PASSING the Marriage Referendum had more meaning than just letting gays wear white dresses, tuxes and wedding bands – it was heterosexuals saying to LGBT people: “OK, you’re not underground weirdos – you can do stuff we can do; you deserve Constitutional rights and protections, too”. We became equals. It was no longer a “them and us” society. Since the moment passed, I’ve noticed more and more gays walking around, holding hands, no longer embarrassed to showcase their love. This isn’t a case where loads of gays have moved to Dublin or anything – it’s that gay love is no longer a lower-tier love;
it’s not something to be ashamed of. I hadn’t a clue about civil rights and politics before, but then I started to care and take interest in other bits and bobs that have an effect on my life. A brilliant by-product of the Referendum is that we now have a massive amount of politicallyengaged young people. Personally, I know I’m ready to keep positive change happening.
Thousands of people crammed into the courtyard at Dublin Castle, eager to share the historic moment
sam dolan
MYSELF and my partner are 20 years together this week, and we just couldn’t believe what happened when the referendum passed. It was a combination of huge pride in the Irish people for getting past a traditionalism that needed to be changed, and for getting out and voting, which was just amazing.
gavin connors
THE Marriage Referendum meant acceptance. It was like living in a country where you work hard and try to be a normal, decent person like everyone else, but at the same time you never felt like you were a part of this country. Then this referendum came around, and all of a sudden it was like, oh my God, you are a part of Ireland. Amazing!
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FastSport Dingley breaks top ten twice at Europeans: NAC Swim Club’s diving sensation Oliver Dingley secured a second top ten finish at the LEN European Championships in London after he finished eighth in the 3m springboard final. Dingley was sixth in the 1m Springboard event a couple of days earlier. An opening score of 65.10 points saw Dingley ninth after the first round but 69.70 points in round 2 and his highest scored dive of 74.80 in round 3 saw him move up the rankings into sitch place. A drop to 61.50 seemed costly in the penultimate round as the 23-year-old fell to eighth place, where he remained after his final dive of 71.40 points. Speaking afterwards, Dingley said: “I really enjoyed competing in the European final; my consistency was great and it was great to be battling it out with so many Olympic and world medallists.”
athletics: dubliners hit the high notes at leinster schools championships
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DUBLIN stars produced a host of excellent performances across the two days of the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Cham-
pionships in Morton Stadium. Some the stars of the cross country season were back on show with the minor and junior age categories the main competitors.
Louis O’Loughlin, Moyle Park, won the GloHealth All Ireland junior boys’ cross country title in March and he added to his growing reputation when he won the 800m with ease in
Christian Collins, Terenure College, competing in the senior boys long jump
Amy Rose Farrell, Mount Anville, left, and Abbie Taylor, St Gerards after the 3,000m race. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
2.05.24. Sarah Healy, Holy Child Killiney, the intermediate girls’ cross country champion, bided her time in the Under-16 mile before pushing on at the halfway stage to win classily in 5.18.17 from the Loreto Kilkenny pair of Ella Richardson and Annie McEvoy in third. At minor level, Michael Farrelly from St Fintan’s in Sutton won the 80m in 9.45 and the long jump with 5.70m. Roisin Tracey (St Gerard’s) didn’t hang around in the intermediate girls 1500m building an insurmountable lead to win in 4:45.67 from Deirbhile O’Reilly (Mount Sackville). Castleknock College’s Alex Clerkin, with a time
of 13.53, won the boys 100m hurdles in 13.53 Eimear Fitzpatrick, from Our Lady’s Terenure, continued to show her expertise over the barriers in the 1500m steeplechase with a winning time of 5.05.84 in another of the highlights of day one. Glorious sunshine greeted day two with another series of top class performances. The intermediate girls’ 3,000m didn’t disappoint with Amy Rose Farrell from Mount Anville, Abbie Taylor of St Gerard’s and Institute of Education’s Jodie McCann all going under the previous record of 10.15.26 set by Tara Jameson in 2008. McCann led the early laps with the trio pull-
ing away from the rest of the field before Farrell showed her class in the last two laps to win in 9.55.60. Taylor strode to second place in 10.04.91 with McCann third in 10.14.99 in a high quality race. Sophie Mur phy – another Mount Anville athlete – impressed in the senior girls’ 3,000m with a front-running 10.04.53. Lara O’Byrne of St Joseph’s Lucan posted a new record in the inter girls’ pole vault with 2.80m with Lauren O’Keeffe, Loreto Balbriggan, setting a new intermediate girls’ hammer record of 56.24m. Sarah Derham, Dominican Griffith Avenue, set a new senior pole vault record of 3.05m.
Shels break Waves resolve to claim League Cup title national league cup final Shelbourne UCD Waves sport@dublingazette.com
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SHELBOURNE Ladies won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Cup for the first time following a 3-2 victory over UCD Waves at Richmond Park on Sunday. The meeting of the two Dublin teams lived up to the expectations of it being a thrilling derby with four goals scored in the first half – two apiece for Noelle Murray and Aine O’Gorman – before
Leanne Kiernan netted the allimportant goal. Shels took the lead on 11 minutes when Murray controlled the ball, looked up and struck a shot that UCD goalkeeper Monica McGuirk couldn’t get to. It didn’t take long for Eileen Gleeson’s side to hit back though as O’Gorman – top scorer in the national league this season – headed in after connecting with a cross from Jetta Berrill. There wasn’t much between the teams in the opening exchanges and even when Murray got her second goal of the
game – through a neat finish inside the penalty area – it didn’t rattle UCD. In fact, UCD were quickly back on level terms as O’Gorman raced on to a through ball to coolly slot the ball past Shels stopper Amanda McQuillan. And it stayed at 2-2 going into the interval. After the break, Kiernan finally got a reward for her hard work when she broke the offside trap to meet Siobhan Killeen’s pass and convert a left-footed shot. That proved to be the winning strike.
Shels can still go on to become double champions should they conquer Wexford Youths WFC in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Play-Off on Sunday, May 22 at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere, the nominees for the 2015/16 Continental Tyres Women’s National Awards have been unveiled ahead. In the Best XI, Peamount United, and UCD Waves, have three players – Karen Duggan, Claire O’Riordan and Aine O’Gorman – making it onto the team for a second successive year.
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Callaghan surfs way to Emerald Enduro
Rathfarnham man claims world class title once again as main rivals come a cropper in the Wicklow mountains, allowing him to speed his way to epic downill victory R AT H FA R N H A M ’ S Greg Callaghan sent the home crowd into a frenzy as he claimed the Emerald Enduro for the second successive year at Carrick, Co Wicklow in what looked an unforeseeable outcome at one stage. The Emerald Enduro is round three in the World Enduro Series, a mountain bike discipline that is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport, being a mix of technical downhill riding and endurance racing. Presented by Biking. ie, the event was almost a complete rerun of last year’s incredible race, with sunshine, huge crowds and Callaghan on the men’s side and Tracy Moseley on the women’s riding off with
the top honours. In a race that changed direction with each of the seven stages, Wicklow once more proved – in worldwide terms – that a little hill can create big dramas. The visiting Richie Rude and Martin Maes led the way in the early phases of the battle until everything changed on stage two. Both Rude and Maes suffered punctures – along with Josh Carlson, Nico Vouilloz, Anneke Beerten and Toni Ferreiro. The issue forced all of them out the points – except one man with Callaghan maintaining his speed and his bike’s stability to claim the laurels. In one of the most stunning comebacks
the series has ever seen, Rude was able to pull it back from 34th place after stage two to finish the race in third place but he could not overhaul Callaghan. Speaking after the race, Callaghan said: “It feels amazing. The crowd were just pushing me on and to be honest I felt like the result almost didn’t matter because just having that level of support and having so many people willing me on was kind of a win on its own. So I just focused on riding as well as I could – and it worked!” In general, Irish riders dominated the podiums across most categories this weekend. In the Under-21 women’s race, 17-year-old Leah Maunsell won
Greg Callaghan crowd surfs over the throngs in Glenealy last weekend as he wins the Emerald Enduro. Picture: Duncan Philpott
against older riders demonstrating her talent, skill and potential. Following her win Maunsell was delighted, saying “in stage one, my chain got jammed off the very start. I got off and ran all the way up for the next bit. “I didn’t take any
racing. At the event, domestic Irish riders competed with world champions and, throughout the weekend, there were events for the whole family, from a kid’s demo zone to music and food, along with live commentary throughout the race
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risks, just tried to get all my time back.” Callaghan’s cousin Killian – from Walkinstown – won the Under21 event and multiple Olympian Robin Seymour showed his versatility by dominating the men’s masters event. In the elite women’s event, Dubliner Michelle Muldoon finished in 12th place. This is the second year that Ireland has hosted a round in the World Enduro Series, a hugely exciting and spectator friendly disciplines in cycling. Enduro is a mountain bike event that sees riders tackle seven timed downhill sections over the course of the day, making it an exciting mix of technical downhill skills and endurance
itself. T h e 2 016 E n d u r o World Series started in South America with two rounds, Ireland is round three and the series goes to Italy before heading over to the US, Canada and then back to Europe. This style of racing is quite unique as we allow amateur racers from all over the world to enter and 400 riders will take the start. Irishman Paddy Behan, team manager with the Specialized team said: “This is a world class event, Niall Davis [from Sandyford] has done a brilliant job, this is probably the best event in the series”. The event is a Cycling Ireland registered event run by Biking.ie, headed by Niall Davis.
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Lightning strike down Warriors in Interpros LEINSTER Lighning made an impressive start to their defence of their inter-provincial T20 cricketing crown at Merrion Cricket Club on Friday, blowing away visitors North West Warriors with a spell of abrasive mid-innings bowling. The short-form win came after Lightning smartly salvaged a draw against the Warriors in the longer form at Clontarf earlier in the week. Early in their innings, Simmi Singh set about the North West attack, smashing fours in three consecutive balls as the home side balanced a pacey run chase with competent wicket retention. Singh made 31 from just 20 balls before he was caught on the boundary trying to slog McBrine, while Railway Union’s Kevin O’Brien gave a demonstration of his memorable hitting skills, clattering 42 from 24 balls before he too was snaffled having done some notable damage. O’Brien – who top scored for lightning - got out just in time for another national team player, George Dockrell, to launch two huge sixes in a final over that added an intimidating 24 to Lightning’s final score of 169 for 7. Warriors’ reply initially looked strong. Fourteen off the first over was followed by the loss of their star man David Rankin but the Warriors looked well placed for the first half of their run chase, reaching 73 in the tenth over before a flurry of wickets turned the tide in Leinster’s favour. Needing an attainable 71 off their last eight overs, the Warriors lost four wickets in quick succession to find themselves 120 for 7 and the match slipping away. The run rate rapidly grew from eight or nine an over to a tough-to-get 15 as the Lightning bowlers took control. An impressive 36, including three sixes from Warrior’s overseas man Marco Marais, was the highlight for the Derry-based side. Lightning saw their senior bowlers all get in on the action as they eventually bowled the visitors out in the final over, as the Warriors chased an allbut-impossible mark of 46 from the six balls. Eddie Richardson was the pick of the home side’s bowlers, finishing with 2-18, while O’Brien showed his all-round prowess in grabbing a brace of his own, with Dockrell and Kane doing the same.
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Esker enjoy top notch hosting from Everton ESKER Celtic’s Under-10A Sunday side produced a superb series of performances as they travelled to Merseyside last week to play the Everton academy side. The trip saw Everton host Esker at Finch Farm for a training session and matches with the quality of football at an extremely high level with all the matches extremely tight affairs against one of the biggest clubs in England. Speaking about the trip, Esker’s Mark O’Kelly said: “We are extremely grateful and overwhelmed at being provided the opportunity to travel to the Merseyside Academy for this surreal experience but more importantly are very proud of the players, parents and coaching and management party member on this trip played a big part in leaving such a positive impression with the Everton FC academy. “Everton FC were very complementary towards the quality of football displayed by Esker Celtic and as a result have already indicated a strong desire more games to be played in the future.”
Sutcliffe ends Elliott memorial in third place LUCAN cycling club’s Cian Sutcliffe finished third in the A2 in the 150km Shay Elliot memorial A1/A2 race in the Wicklow mountains last weekend. It was a strong performance from Sutcliffe in what is regarded as Ireland’s premier one day race. Elsewhere, the club had eight riders take part in the 2016 Deanside Cup in great conditions in Castlecomer. The A3 junior race
consisted three laps of a flattish circuit with one long hill about 10km from the finish. This hill was always going to be a critical point in the race and coming so close to the finish would potentially decide the outcome. LCRC’s Matt McNamara set the tempo going over the hill the second time but Team Magnet swallowed the breakaway riders up and denied the Lucan riders the laurels. Nonetheless, it was strong ride from one of the best organised races from the early part of the road cycling season.
The Lucan United side prior to their MGL Irish Rail Cup final last weekend
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TWO goals in the final 10 minutes sealed victory for Shelbourne over a spirited Lucan United in the Metropolitan Girls League Under-16 girls Irish Rail Cup Final at the Oscar Traynor Complex last Sunday. The game had been ultra-competitive and could have went either way before Shelbourne’s Katie Burdis struck two in two minutes to send the cup to the northside
of Dublin. Lucan will have a chance to avenge the defeat in a couple of weeks when they face Shelbourne again in the Leinster Cup Final. On Sunday, both sides started well but neither could fashion any significant chances in the opening 20 minutes. For Lucan, Nicole Smith posed their most serious threat on the right wing while Jess Hennessy controlled the centre of the park. The best chance of the first half came United’s way with 29 on the clock when Smith drove
Thousandaire Harriers launch latest fundariser for new track lucan Harriers launched their Who wants to be a Thousandaire fundraiser this week in the Lord Lucan pub as they continue their fundraising drive for a new running track. Club chairperson Fiona Hegarty spoke about the club before snooker star Fergal O’Brien did a question and answer session as part of the event, The main event will be held on June 10 in the Lucan Spa Hotel and tickets are now on sale and can be obtained by contacting fundraising4lucanharriers@gmail.com.
towards goal and was fouled on the edge of the box. Zara Lawless sent her free kick into the box and it fell to Hennessy but her effort flew over the bar. In the second half, Shelbourne started fast and should have took the lead when Laoise McAleenan slipped in Nicole Carr but she put her shot just wide of the target. Shelbourne began to threaten with increasing frequency but 14-yearold Alanna Cassells was rock solid at the back and marshalled the Lucan rear-guard to perfection.
Midway through the half, the Shelbourne management team switched lef t-back Burdis onto the wing and it proved decisive in the game. Straight away Aoife Fennell slipped in Burdis but her strike was fractionally wide. Minutes later, however, Burdis made no mistake when she found herself in space and drilled her strike into the top corner giving Abby Shiels no chance. Just two minutes later and Burdis found herself in an almost identical position after a great
through ball by Fennell and she again slotted home to leave Lucan with a mountain to climb with eight minutes remaining. It could have been three soon after when Fennell tried to lob Shiels but the Lucan keeper tipped it onto the crossbar and the danger was averted. As the game entered the final few minutes Lucan United battled hard to get something from the game but they could not trouble Erica Turner in the Shelbourne goal and the northside club claimed the cup.
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St Pat’s young stars produce fine victory
lucan sarsfields
st patrick’s Palmerstown’s Under-12
camogie team had their best ever win to date at the weekend against Commercials with a 6-1 to 0-0 final scoreline in a high octane tie. Some great skills shown by the girls with four goals from Megan Leonard and one each from Louise Murphy and Ellie Collender and a super point from Rachel Walsh.
SUNDAY, May 29: 1916-2016 commemo-
on Friday, May 20 from 2.25pm to
ration. This will be a big community
3.50pm. To request a tee time, please
event combining Lucan Sarsfields,
text Shane Carton at 087 6356691
Lucan Gospel Choir, Lucan Harri-
asap. Details on this year’s golf clas-
ers, Local Historians, Westside Stage
sic coming soon.
School and many more. Action kicks
June 10 is the county colours BBQ
off at 1pm. All our fantastic Feile teams
night in aid of Team James for Bar-
will be on show as part of the festivi-
retstown Camp. Good food and lots of
ties.
entertainment planned, tickets avail-
The inter footballers continue on
camogie: under-16 side through to div 1 final
The premium draw is proving very
over O’Dwyers while the junior foot-
popular; games aside, last Thurs-
ballers match them with a win over
day was the draw for the first of the
Wild Geese.
Springsteen tickets with John O’Mahon
The senior footballers are next in
getting the gig. Tickets still available,
league action on May 25 at 7.30pm at
more Bruce on offer Thursday next.
home to St Jude’s.
€20 gets you in for the year.
Congratulations to St Joseph’s
Lucan Sarsfields Summer Camps
secondary school on winning Dublin
2016 for ages six to 13 begin on July 4.
post-primary minor A camogie cham-
Football: July 4-8, hurling/camogie:
pionship.
July 11-15, football: August 8-12, hurl-
On the juvenile side, hurling wins for the U-13A (Bs drew), 14A and B; camogie wins for the U-16A, 14B and 13As; ladies football wins for the U-14A and 13Bs. Bingo continues to grow in popularity, now that its running every
u-16 division 1 semi St Vincent’s 6-6 Lucan Sarsfields 3-21 sport@dublingazette.com
HISTORY was recorded last Saturday as the Under-16A girls became the first Lucan juvenile camogie team to score more than 20 points in a competitive fixture, reaching the Division 1 final in the process. The game, played in blazing sunshine on the main pitch in Vincent’s, started just as Lucan could have hoped with a superb goal by Chloe O’Connor and a classy point by Laura Quinn.
Any thoughts of it being an easy outing were soon dashed by a Vincent’s goal which deceived keeper Grace Kenny and hopped inside the upright. She was forced into action several more times throughout the first half and, luckily for Lucan, dealt very well under extreme pressure. That turned out to be the story of the game. Every time Lucan thought they had a comfortable lead had been built, Vincent’s came back with a goal chance – scoring six of them by the end. Laura Quinn was in terrific form, scoring point after point from play and
Jessie McClelland was immaculate from placed balls and managed a few from play also. Aoife Mahon was pressurised for the entire game by Vincent’s two star performers, firstly by Niamh Hetherton and later by Rachel Regan, but showed her true talent and stood up to the challenge. The first half finished level, 3-4 to Lucan’s 1-10. Eleven minutes into the second half, after five points from Lucan, once again followed by a Vincent’s goal, the game came to a disturbing halt as a Vincent’s player suffered what appeared to be
a serious knee injury. A doctor on site attended to her and called for an ambulance. Both sides were taken out of the sunshine and into the dressing rooms. More than 40 minutes later, the game restarted with another clinical free from McClelland. The points continued to flow and Lucan pushed on to a nine-point lead only for Vincents to respond once more with a brilliant doubled-on goal. Eventually, the final whistle blew and Lucan had escaped after an epic battle to take their place in this year’s final.
Friday’s 25-card drive has run its course for this season. There was no winner of this week’s €2,000 lotto draw, numbers were 11, 14, 19 and 27. The lotto sponsor was Colaiste Lai-
Set dancing is on Wednesday at 8.30pm
chtin, Oinis Oir. Next week’s jackpot is
in the function room.
€2,500 and the draw will be managed
take place at Grange Castle Golf Club
Lucan make history with 21-point salvo
ing/camogie: August 15-19.
Wednesday in the club bar at 8.30pm.
The golf society’s next outing will
Lucan Sarsfields’ Under-16 side
able at the bar.
their championship journey with a win
by team Frank Flemming on Sunday night next.
ST pat’s palmerstown BAINISTEOIR 1 is a free app that has
so urgently.
been created by club members and
We are setting up a fundraising
others to help parents and children
committee to organise some events
learn the basics of football and hurl-
throughout the year, if you are inter-
ing.
ested in joining please contact the
Please download the app and share
secretary.
with your friends, the kids will love it
Mentors required for juvenile team,
and it’s a great easy way to learn the
anyone interested, please email the
skills needed.
secretary.
The lotto numbers for this week
Don’t forget the boot camp is on at
were 3, 17, 20 and 21 for the first draw
6pm in Glenaulin, meet at the club-
and 3, 6, 20, and 27 for the second
house, for all interested parents,
draw, neither draw was won so next
every Wednesday night. All levels of
week there will be two draws with
fitness welcome. The cost is €3 for
jackpots of €10,000 and €2,000.
the hour. Qualified instructor to put
The draw takes place in the Palm-
you through your paces. Hope you
erstown House every Sunday night at
can all make it, great way to keep fit
10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you
together as part of a team. Summer
to all our sellers and to all that sup-
camp dates have been confirmed for
port our lotto every week. Tickets
July 11 to 15 and July 18 to 22.
are available from all the usual sell-
Well done to all the U-8s in their
ers including Moriarty’s Supervalu,
matches versus St Jude’s. Great late
Palmerstown House and Manor Hair
strike for Thomas Kamara; lots of
Studios.
hard work by all involved and thanks
Our Friday hurling/camogie skills
to Sadhbh McWeeney for helping out
continues on Friday and will be on
and more than holding her own in
from 6-7pm next week. Everyone wel-
both matches.
come. It’s a great chance for the kids to learn from experienced coaches. Memberships are overdue so anyone that hasn’t paid can you please do
The U-13 hurlers beaten by Castleknock, hard luck lads. A super strong performance from the U-9s away to Shankill and a great deserved win
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emerald eyes are smiling: Cunningham the Enduro king of the mountains P29
Esker Boxing Club’s young stars are making waves on the All-Ireland scene
Toohey’s All-Ireland bout Esker boxer wins her way to the National Stadium just 21 months since taking up the sport, winning her way through her semi-final in fine style
derek mckenna
sport@dublingazette.com
ESKER Boxing Club’s young rising star Rebecca Toohey has booked her spot in the final of the girls’ national championship 52kg category at the National Stadium on Saturday, May 21. The 13-year-old puncher, who first laced up the gloves a mere 21 months ago, put in a top class performance to beat Emerald Boxing Club’s Zoe Malone by unanimous decision in her national semi-final bout at the National Stadium last weekend. The Esker youngster will now trade leather
with Doireann Coogan of Sacred Heart Boxing Club for the right to be crowned champion of Ireland. The journey to the finals has been made all the more remarkable after Toohey broke her hand two months back in training. After a period of rest and recuperation and a boxing comeback with a couple of exhibition bouts after removing the cast, she went straight into the national semi-finals where she comfortably beat Emerald BC’s Malone last week. After that performance, Toohey is now being hotly tipped by Esker Boxing Club coach Ed Griffin to claim the title this weekend. Speaking to the Lucan Gazette, Griffin was
full of praise for the young star boxer who he is tipping for the top. “Rebecca is a really brilliant boxer and is probably the best we have at the club. Her first ever fight was in the All-Irelands last year and, since then, she has gone from strength to strength. Last year she won best overall boxer at Esker Boxing Club and it was well deserved.” The club in Esker is fast becoming a hub for talented young girl boxers and Griffin was also quick to point out the other talent that exists. “We had another young girl fighting at the National Stadium last week who was on the
end of a very bad decision. “Shannon Kelly was absolutely brilliant in her quarter final fight with Sophie Clancy of St Joseph’s, Edenderry. We felt that she won it but the judges gave it the other way. “We also have a very talented Amy Harrington who normally boxes at 52kg but is injured at the moment. All inall the future is looking bright with lots of talented young boxers at the club.” Saturday’s national girls’ championship finals take place at the National Boxing Stadium, South Circular Road. First bout is at 11am and Esker Boxing Club’s Toohey is expected in the ring around 4pm.