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St Joseph’s College was one of 14 schools across Dublin that took part in the Young Social Innovators Speak Out that took place in Drogheda recently as part of the Young Social Innovators (YSI) Speak Out Tour 2016. Over 6,500 students throughout Ireland took part in Young Social Innovators this year working in 450 teams to tackle social issues affecting them and their communities. Sixty teams will be shortlisted to compete for the national title of Young Social Innovators of the Year on May 10. Pictured are Mollie Costello, Ashling Connell, Ella Dunne, Abigail Carrol and Emer Rynn of St Joseph’s at the south Dublin leg of the Young Social Innovators Speak Out tour 2016, which took place at UCD. Picture: Derek Speirs
Lucan is at long last to get a swimming pool
Facility expected to be completed and available to use by next year
ian begley At last, after 30 years of waiting, Lucan has officially been granted government funding for a public swimming pool. In a Gazette exclusive, it has been announced that
South Dublin County Council’s application for a swimming pool was successful, and now after 30 years of campaigning, a swimming pool for Lucan will become a reality. The funding of €3.8m will allow the council to
proceed with the pool’s construction, located on a new sports and leisure campus at Griffeen, which is expected to be completed and available for the community to use by next year. Welcoming the announce-
ment this week, Lucan acting Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: “I am really delighted to announce to the children and families of Lucan that a pool is about to become a reality.” Full Story on Page 4
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Ballyowen Castle | county council decision upheld
€5m care centre appeal is rejected Ian Begley
Cllr William Lavelle (FG) warmly welcomed the decision of Bord Pleanala to refuse planning permission
Following an appeal, An Bord Pleanala have refused permission for a €5m primary care centre at Ballyowen Castle, upholding the decision of South Dublin County Council. In a hard-hitting ruling, An Bord Pleanala found that the proposed development: would have represented “substantial over-development”; would be “seriously deficient in terms of car parking”; and would result in “disorderly development traffic congestion in the (Ballyowen Castle) shopping centre; and would endanger public safety by way of traffic hazard”. The board also expressed “serious concerns in relation to the level of overshadowing of the private rear amenity space serving houses to the east” (i.e. in Colthurst estate). The council refused permission for the plans last November, deeming that the development would be too high for adjacent houses and substandard provision of carparking would represent “over development of the site”. The initial proposal was met with criticism from many residents and local officials, whose concerns were due to the scale of the primary care centre’s development and the impact it may have on local amenities. Fears of increased traffic congestion around Lucan had also been highlighted.
If the application was accepted, the care centre was expected to provide the people of Lucan with a multimillion euro primary care facility that would include a full range of medical services: GP, nursing, dental, social work, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, counselling, occupational therapy, dietician, psychology etc. There was also fears that Lucan Health Centre, located in the village, and the Rosse Court resource centre in Balgaddy would be forced to close if the new centre opened. Commenting on the statutory body’s decision, Cllr William Lavelle (FG) said: “These findings echo the concerns I repeatedly expressed on behalf of the local community. I have consistently supported the local community in opposing this ill-thoughtout proposal and I warmly welcome the decision of Bord Pleanala to refuse planning permission. “I had also strongly opposed proposals by the HSE to shut down the health centre at Dispensary Lane in Lucan Village if this new facility had proceeded. In light of this planning decision I will be intensifying my efforts in lobbying the HSE to refurbish and upgrade the Dispensary Lane health centre to serve the Lucan Village area. “I will be working closely with my colleague Cllr Vicki Casserly (FG) who is a member of the HSE Regional Forum,” said Cllr Lavelle.
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FastNews Racing from sunrise to sunset to raise €30k for charity campaign 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 from Howth Head (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. Without surgery Zaki will become wheelchair dependent for the rest of his life. To find out more information about the Lets Do It For Zaki campaign, visit letsdoitforzaki.com.
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council | councillors call for amendments to parks bye-laws
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Clarity sought on scramblers issue Ian Begley
Fine Gael councillors Kenneth Egan (Clondalkin) and William Lavelle (Lucan) have called for amendments to the South Dublin County Council (SDCC) parks bye-laws to explicitly make provision for the detention, return and/or disposal of scrambler bikes that have been seized by gardai. The use of scramblers bikes, predominantly by children and teenagers, has led to increased complaints and concerns regarding safety and nuisance. At present, Section 3.1 of the bye-laws prohibits the uses of mechanically propelled vehicle, including scrambler bikes and
quads, in SDCC-owned parks and open spaces. This section of the byelaws gives An Garda Siochana the power to remove such vehicles. However, gardai have raised concerns that the bye-laws do not clearly define what gardai can do with scrambler bikes and quads once seized from council-owned land. A motion tabled by both councillors was discussed at the council meeting on Monday, April 11. The motion stated: “That this council calls on the chief executive to seek legal advice and to consult with An Garda Siochana with a view to bringing forward amendments to the parks and open spaces bye-laws 2011 to clarify the legislative
basis for Section 3.1 of the bye-laws (which allows An Garda Siochana to remove scrambler bikes from park/open space) and to further explicitly make provision for the detention, return and/or disposal of vehicles which have been removed.” In response to the motion, SDCC managers stated that “it is proposed to further consult with An Garda Siochana in relation to this matter.” Egan and Lavelle have called on SDCC managers to expedite this consultation and to bring back a report to the council with any necessary amendments to the 2011 byelaws so as to ensure that gardai have the certainty they need to seize and detain scrambler bikes.
Kore Blimey, that’s a first
Caroline Geoghegan (pictured) from Lucan, is one of Ireland’s leading ISO consultants and has just helped Kore (Airpacks) who are based in Cavan, to become the first company in Ireland to obtain integrated ISO certification for both the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards from the NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland). Caroline runs CG Business Consulting which is based in Park West and employs eight people. Kore design, manufacture and deliver practical insulation solutions around a suite of high quality expanded polystyrene for both the Irish and UK markets. Pictured with Caroline is Noel Brady, managing director, Kore.
A cautious welcome has been made to the long-awaited sports hall plans in Adamstown. An agreement has recently taken place between major stakeholders regarding the future of the sports hall in Adamstown, which was originally promised six years ago when the school was first built. The latest developments were revealed in a parliamentary question reply from acting Minister Jan O’Sullivan to Dublin Mid-West Deputy Eoin O Broin (SF). Commenting, O Broin said: “I would like to give a cautious welcome to these developments. However, it is absolutely crucial that parents of children in Adamstown Community College and the wider Adamstown community are fully consulted before any new planning application is submitted.”
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swimming pool | Facility expected to be completed to use next year
30-year wait for pool is at an end Ian Begley
Government funding has officially been granted for a public swimming pool in Lucan. In a Gazette exclusive, it has been announced that South Dublin County Council’s application for a swimming pool was successful, and now after 30 years of waiting, a swimming pool for Lucan will become a reality. The funding of €3.8m will allow the council to proceed with the pool’s construction, located on a new sports and leisure campus at Griffeen, which is expected to be completed and available for the community to use
by next year. In December, the pool was included in the council’s three-year capital rolling budget, given an estimated cost of €10m. The council gave a commitment to fund the remainder of the government €3.8m funding in its Capital Programme 2016 – 18 and agreed to allocate €400,000 for design and planning. We l c o m i n g t h e announcement, Lucan acting Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: “I am really delighted to announce to the children and families of Lucan that a pool is about to become a reality. The building of this pool has been a personal and
political goal of mine. “There is a need for quality community amenities for Lucan and not least a swimming pool. I worked tirelessly to keep Lucan and the need for a swimming pool on the agenda of my colleague, acting Minister for Sport, Michael Ring. “I stressed to him the need for Government to assist in developing community pools in areas such as Lucan, which has rapidly developed over the years with a current population of almost 46,000. “The real turning point in this project was a meeting between Minister Ring and the CEO of South
Dublin County Council Danny McLoughlin. “A g r e e m e n t w a s reached in principle that a community pool could be built in Lucan if both the council and the Government could provide the necessary funding. Minister Ring undertook to look at the feasibility of opening the National Swimming Pool Funding Programme, recognising that Lucan was indeed long overdue the facility of a pool. Late last year Mr McLoughlin confirmed that if Government funding became available, the council would be in a position to provide funding. “I would like to thank residents and the #Pool4Lucan campaign for all their efforts. I would also
Daniel McLoughlin, chief executive of South Dublin County Council and acting Minister Frances Fitzgerald at the site yesterday where Lucan pool is going
like to acknowledge the commitment of local Councillors, in particular Cllrs Casserly and Lavelle, who kept the pool to the forefront of the Council’s agenda. I want to pay particular tribute to Mr Danny McLoughlin, CEO of South Dublin County Council, for his vision and continuous support during the development
of this project. “He has assured me that given the availability of national funding, that the project will now move speedily forward. “I wait in anticipation to see the council’s plans and greatly look forward to the completion of the project, in a timely manner,” she concluded. The campaign for a
public swimming pool in Lucan has been ongoing for about 30 years and has been the topic of many county council motions tabled by local representatives including a campign from Independent Community Alliance members for Lucan: Liona O’Toole, Gus O’Connell and Paul Gogarty.
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Centenary blaze | explosion reported at ESB substation in Inchicore Marking the 1916 Rising Ian Begley
As part of the Lucan Festival Committee 1916 Centenar y celebrations, a reading of the proclamation along with traditional Irish music will be held in the Village Green on Sunday, April 24, beginning at 11.30am. This will be followed by the raising of our national flag. The festival committee is inviting everyone to attend and if possible to come wearing clothes of the time. The eminent historian Ronan Fanning, professor emeritus of modern histor y at UCD has agreed to give a talk on the Rising on May 3 at a venue to be announced in Lucan.
Copper thieves sparked blaze at ESB station Ian Begley
The massive blaze at an ESB substation that left thousands of homes without power last weekend was caused by thieves trying to steal copper wire, according to the electricity company. In a statement released by Crimestoppers recently, the ESB said that the damage was caused by “third-party interference” with the overall cost of the incident to the utility estimated at up to €10m. “Following an initial investigation by ESB
Networks it has become apparent that this incident was caused by third party interference, where thieves were attempting to steal copper wire from the site,” said a spokesperson. The ESB also reminded the public and perpetrators of the criminal activity of the dangers of interfering with our electricity infrastructure: “Such interference is a highly dangerous activity with the perpetrators putting their lives and the lives of others at risk.” T he spokesperson
added that over 150 kilometres of copper valued at €3m has been stolen from the ESB since 2012, costing around €28m to replace. It called on members of the public to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to gardai. More than 120,000 customers across South County Dublin and its surrounding areas were left without power last week after a fire broke out at approximately the evening of April 17. There were no reports of any injuries as the
Gardai evacuated the area within a 500-metre radius of the blaze. Picture: Steve Humphreys
sub-station itself was unmanned. An ESB spokesperson later stated that a transformer fault occurred at the 220kv substation due to the fire. Gardai evacuated the area within a 500 metre radius of the blaze with a housing estate
located close the scene, across the Grand Canal. Nearby residents were advised to remain indoors and keep windows and doors shut to block out emissions from the fire. A Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) spokesperson commented: “At 7.20pm
we began to receive numerous calls regarding a large explosion at the sub-station. The facility is a 220kb substation which was well ablaze by the time we reached it. The ESB had isolated all electricity before we commenced our operation.”
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Laura Lynch, head of youth business Bank of Ireland with Eleanor Dwyer
Celebrations as Eleanor Dwyer, wearing a dress entitled Jewel of Nylon designed by fellow students Jennifer Siak and Emma Clarke, was named the overall winner. Picture: Brian McEvoy
Stars step out for ‘Junk’ fashion show
Emma McCarron and Maureen Lucia McCawley and Maureen O’Donnell
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ouis Walsh, Glenda Gilson and Vogue Williams were on hand to dish out the awards at the grand final of the Bank of Ireland Junk Koture at Dublin’s 3Arena recently. 80 students strutted their stuff down the catwalk in their creations fashioned by renewable materials. Louis and Vogue joined stylist Rob Condon, Lorna McGee and LSAD lecturer Tracy Fahey on the judging panel for the show. Over 1,100 designs were entered from all over Ireland, with Eleanor Dwyer, from Our Lady’s Bower emerging as the overall winner. Entertainment was from Louis’ pop band Hometown and Irish language group Seo Linn.
Christine Hamill, Gabriel Bannigan and Claire Tenwick
Ciara Doyle and Maeve Murray
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Nicole Parks and Nicola Bailey Some of UCD’S most well-known and well-respected alumni Miriam O Callaghan, Fr Peter McVerry, Gordon Snell and Aoibheann Ni Shuilleabhain at the launch of the first ever UCD Festival. Pictures: Brian McEvoy
Plenty to see and do on Campus Laura Shorten and Ashling O’Brien
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HE first ever UCD Festival will take place across the Belfield Campus on June 18 and visitors will experience an enormous variety of talks and exhibitions, theatrical performances, live music, interactive workshops and family entertainment. The showcase event that will be an excellent opportunity for one and all to discover the state of the art facilities on campus, explore the new buildings and the wonderful parkland.
Clodagh Lannon and Aishling O’Connor
Gordon Snell and Prof Margaret Kelleher
Naomi Cassidy and Ciara Horgan
Toluse Akinladl, Molly Dillon Leetch and Brenda Mangwandi
Roisin Monks and Cillian Totterdell
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Coming together to help break the cycle of suicide Dublin cyclists are invited to take part in the fourth annual Cycle Against Suicide event taking place over two weeks in April and May. This year’s Cycle will travel over 1,100 kilometres around the island
of Ireland over 14 days, beginning in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 24 and concluding back in the capital on Saturday, May 7. Jim Breen, founder of Cycle Against Suicide, said: “At Cycle Against
Suicide, we believe in solidarity; we believe that together, shoulder to shoulder, we can empower one another to create an island of Ireland where ‘It’s OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help’.”
Colm Hayes, Cycle Against Suicide Ambassador and RTE 2FM DJ said: “Cycle Against Suicide acknowledges life’s difficulties, offers reassurance and hope, and meaningfully empowers individuals across the island of Ireland to seek help when necessary.” Approximately 7,000 cyclists are expected to participate. Register now at cycleagainstsuicide. com.
“big-hearted” volunteers being sought The Irish Heart Foundation is seeking “bighearted” volunteers in Dublin to give a few hours of their time, to sell Happy Heart pins on-street and raise much-needed funds for their Happy Hearts Appeal this May. Every day in Ireland 27 people are losing their lives to heart disease and stroke and some 300 new cases are diagnosed daily - yet 80% of these deaths are completely preventable. Irish Heart Foundation medical director and cardiologist Dr Angie Brown said: “It is well known by medical professionals that heart disease and stroke remains the number one killer in Ireland. “The good news is that 80% of this disease is preventable – and the Irish Heart Foundation is here to help.” To register your interest as a volunteer for the Happy Heart Appeal on May 5 and 6, call Anne Harrington at the Irish Heart Foundation on 01-6685001 or email happyheart@irishheart.ie.
Pictured at the launch of 2016 Cycle Against Suicide was Cycle Against Suicide founder Jim Breen with Cycle Against Suicide ambassadors rugby pundit Brent Pope, Irish actress Charlene McKenna, RTE 2FM presenter Colm Hayes and former Armagh Gaelic footballer Oisin McConville. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography
recreating a 21-year-old project The Ark (the cultural centre for children in Temple Bar) recently put a call out for children to have their portrait photograph taken. These images of the nation’s children in 2016 have been placed in the windows of the building on Eustace street. The team at The Ark were setting out to recreate one of the first ever projects that took place 21 years ago when The Ark first opened. Back in 1995 for Faces in The Window, photographs of children were displayed in the windows of the building to show the world who The Ark had been created for. Now in 2016 as part of the recent Easter programme, 264 children
had their photographic portrait taken to become part of The Ark’s Faces in the Window 2016 project which features the faces of children in Ireland today. These children were selected from applications from all over Ireland. The photos are now in the windows - have a look as you pass by on Eustace Street.
Irish Cancer Society seeks team members The Irish Cancer Society is calling on women of all ages in Dublin to sign up to join their team ahead of this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon. Those joining Team Irish Cancer Society for the event will be supporting the society’s free nationwide services for cancer patients and their families.
The Mini Marathon, which takes place on Monday, June 6, will see over 40,000 women walk, jog and run the 10 kilometre route across Dublin City. Mark Mellett, head of Fundraising at the Irish Cancer Society said: “Over 40,000 women will take part in the Mini Marathon in June and over 40,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Ireland this year, a poignant reminder visually on the day of the vast numbers of people affected by cancer in this country. “The Mini Marathon offers a great goal for those looking to get fit ahead of the summer while also truly making a difference to those affected by cancer.” To join team Irish Cancer Society, visit cancer.ie/ getactive
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dublinlife Bealtaine 2016: hundreds of initiatives in festival
Help celebrate older creativity Ian Begley
Bealtaine 2016 is almost upon us, which will once again provide the opportunity to celebrate older members of the community, and their living legacy
Age & Opportunity has announced Iconic Citizens as the theme for Bealtaine 2016, Ireland’s annual festival of creativity as we age which is celebrated during the month of May.
Bealtaine is an Age & Opportunity initiative funded by the Arts Council and delivered by hundreds of organisations around the country. Last year, more than 125,000 people participated in Bealtaine, making it one of the most
important cultural events in the national arts calendar. This high level of engagement, married with the creativity and enthusiasm of all involved, makes Bealtaine the vibrant and energetic celebration of creativity that it is today. This year, Bealtaine will celebrate its 21st birthday with over 600 events in libraries, arts centres, care settings, galleries, local halls and community centres throughout the country. With a wide range of activities including poetry, writing workshops, traditional music events, art exhibitions and an important seminar about the use of creativity in planning our communities and care settings, there will definitely be something for everyone during Bealtaine 2016. Festival highlights include a visit from visual artist Deirdre O’Mahony who will present First Citizens Speak, a film that explores the lives of a community of older people in north Clare. T he Ark Cultural Centre for Children will host a reading event for grandparents and their grandchildren which will be led by Marita Conlon McKenna and her daughter Amanda Hearty. The seminar, This Is Not My Beautiful House, will examine how creativity, creatively charged communities and the arts contribute to better ways of living as we age. In particular, the seminar will seek to address how creativity should shape residential and community design in a
way that enhances human dignity and growth. Finally, Bealtaine, in partnership with glor Arts Centre, Ennis, and Clare County of Culture, announced VoltAge, a festival-within-a-festival. VoltAge will feature three days of exhibitions, discussions and events from Thursday, May 5 to Saturday, May 7. Alongside these programmes there will be a huge range of 600 local initiatives hosted by local authorities, arts centres, libraries, active retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs from every part of the country.
Commemorate Speaking about the festival, Karen Smyth, CEO of Age & Opportunity said: “We are delighted to unveil a very special programme for Bealtaine 2016 as we commemorate 100 years since the birth of modern Ireland with a celebration of Ireland’s iconic first citizens. “The festival combines the creative mediums of visual art, music, theatre and literature to explore the impact that Ireland’s first generation continues to have on our culture and identity today. “As Bealtaine enters its 21st year, we are thrilled that the festival continues to grow and with over 600 different arts events taking place nationwide, audiences of all ages and across Ireland will have plenty to choose from during the month of May.” For more information and for the full line up, see www.bealtaine.com.
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campaign: call for more support for sufferers
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Lifting the lid on Parkinson’s disease Ian Begley To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week recently, a national awareness campaign was organised by the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) to lift the lid on Parkinson’s and highlight the difficulties experienced by the 12,000 people in Ireland living with the disease, and to call for more support for them and their families. The week kicked off with a Unity Walk in Dublin’s Merrion Square,
attended by almost 1,000 people from all over Ireland - including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Criona Ni Dhalaigh. Richie Kavanagh, who has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 2008, performed his recently re-launched hit song Aon Focal Eile. He is encouraging all his supporters and those affected by Parkinson’s disease to show their support for the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease, which affects over 12,000
people in Ireland. An art auction took place on April 13 with pieces of art being provided by Harold Huberman, a former fashion designer and artist, who also lives with Parkinson’s disease. Creating awareness of the serious impact of Parkinson’s disease and the effect it has on so many people’s lives is vital, says Paula Gilmore, chief executive of the PAI. She said: “The high level of engagement with our members and their families around issues
relating to Parkinsons shows us not just the seriousness of the disease but also the importance to those who live with it of the need for proper access to services and treatments. “The PAI receives no government funding and depends on donations to provide services through our 16 branches and national office in Dublin. “We are seeing a significant increase in demand for our services, with increased calls for
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People from all over Ireland turned out in force to support the Parkinson’s Unity Walk 2016. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan
our nurse call-back and support line services. We are also receiving more requests for information, publications and access to education, but there are simply not enough resources to deal with the 12,000 people in Ireland who have to live with Parkinsons every day.”
The Parkinson’s Unity Walk, as part of the Parkinson’s Awareness Week took place on April 10. Over the years, the walk has gained momentum with more than 1,000 people at this year’s event including Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Criona Ni Dhalaigh.
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Only half have a pension plan ONLY half of Irish people are in a pension plan, according to recent research conducted by Irish Life. Irish Life held a major pensions conference attended by almost 200 delegates in Dublin last week. On the theme, Empowering Retirement, speakers discussed new initiatives to engage members of defined contribution pension schemes. Presenting an analysis of the current pension landscape, Damian Fadden, Irish Life Corporate Business, discussed whether defined contribution schemes are ready to step up to ensure Irish workers are well-prepared for retirement.
“We know from our research that only half of people working in the private sector are in a pension plan, that the average contribution rate in defined contribution schemes is just 10%, and the average starting age in a workplace pension is in the mid-30s – so there is a mountain to climb. “However, these challenges can be resolved with the help of the behavioural insights we have built into our new Empower pension package. These are not just ideas – we have already successfully transformed pension scheme membership and savings levels for a number of our corporate clients,” he said.
Did you hear about the ninth Hearing Awareness Week? THE ninth annual Hearing Awareness Week recently saw five nationwide free health screening events take place during that time in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Athlone. The campaign highlighted the issue of
hearing loss and how it’s a key part of overall health and wellness. Pictured at the city centre launch of Hearing Awareness Week 2016, in association with Active Retirement Ireland, were Dolores Madden, marketing
director, Hidden Hearing; Stephen Leddy, managing director, Hidden Hearing; Mai Quaid, president, Active Retirement Ireland and Dr Nina Byrnes, medical advisor to Hidden Hearing.
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resource: initiative to support communities
KBC Bank Ireland seeks groups to share €100k
Ian Begley
KBC Bank Ireland is calling on community groups across Dublin to apply for financial support for their dream projects from its €100,000 funding initiative, Bright Ideas. KBC’s Bright Ideas community support initiative returns for a third year to support individuals and organisations which are transforming and improving the lives of others in their locality. This year’s initiative will be promoted across seven different geographic regions, including Dublin, reflecting KBC’s expanding network of retail banking hubs in Ireland. A new Green category has also been created, to recognise the importance of environmentallyfriendly projects in com-
munities nationwide. A dedicated prize of €2,500 will be given to the overall winner of this category. Over the past two years, 70 creative and innovative local community projects have received funding through Bright Ideas, breathing new life into a diverse range of schemes. These have included creating communitybased amenities for the elderly and people with special needs, sporting and educational activities for young people, community wellbeing resources, arts and culture initiatives, as well as urban renewal projects. Among last year’s winning projects in Dublin was Steps Together, a pilot programme to provide people with disabilities with greater opportunities to participate in physical activity, health awareness
Eoghan and Ferdiad O’Reilly at the Grow Dome in Rialto, Dublin 8 - one of last year’s winning projects in KBC’s Bright Ideas community fund
and sport in their local community, helping them to build meaningful, interdependent relationships with others as a result. Sarah Hewitt, of St Michael’s House in Clontarf, which developed the programme and received €2,910 in funding, said: “The pilot programme went really well. It made a huge impact on the individuals involved and as a result we are now running the programme again
with another group. “Having access to funding through Bright Ideas was really worthwhile; it really made a difference to the people who participated and made a significant contribution to developing a sense of community.” Applications for Bright Ideas funding can be submitted at www.kbcbrightideas.com. The closing date for applications is May 31.
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Festival: bringing unique and eye-opening experiences of dance
World-class entertainment
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Extraordinary artists will present world-class dance as Dublin Dance Festival (DDF) comes to town from May 17 to 28. This is the first festival programme by new DDF director Benjamin Perchet, who promises 2016 audiences “an inspiring journey of aesthetic pleasure and intellectual stimulus”, exploring themes of migration, mobility and transformation. The programme will present work by artists who blur the lines between art forms and will offer unique and eyeopening experiences of dance, via world premieres, film screenings, exhibitions, discussions, master classes and more. DDF is the leading dance event on the Irish arts calendar, bringing together dance artists and choreographers from around the globe each May to
share vibrant, contemporary dance with audiences in Ireland. The 2016 edition will feature work from the US, Canada, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, France and the UK, as well as showcasing and celebrating contemporary dance from Irish artists. One of the true ballet masters of our times, Alonzo King brings his celebrated contemporary ballet company on a first visit to Ireland. The twelve extraordinary dancers will be presenting two technically brilliant and sublimely beautiful works at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on Sunday, May 22. Dublin Dance Festival are also thrilled to present the European premiere of Betroffenheit, an acclaimed new dance-theatre work by Olivier award-winning Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite and pioneering playwright/performer Jonathon Young.
The 2016 festival will open with the Irish premiere of Planites from Greek choreographer Patricia Apergi. This intensely physical, urban fusion piece for five dancers focuses on the foreigner, the immigrant - the person who travels, whether by choice or by force. Co-commissioned by Dublin Dance Festival and Siamsa Tire, The National Folk Theatre of Ireland, Anam, (meaning soul) will bring together the skills of world-class step dancers from the US, Canada and Ireland in an exhilarating fusion of styles. Authentic and raw, the world premiere of this percussive dance piece will be performed with live music and song by acclaimed musician Fergal O’Murchu. At the O’Reilly Theatre, The Akram Khan Company will present the heart-
warming Chotto Desh, a captivating experience for all the family from this multi-award-winning choreographer. Chotto Desh is thrilling and poignant tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh, told using a magical mix of dance, text, visuals and sound. Dublin Dance Festival box office at Festival House will be home to DRAFF: another exhibition, investigating the process of making dance work with a series of behind-the-scenes fragments from some of the shows in the 2016 programme. The festival will also offer an extensive schedule of seven master classes and workshops by festival artists for professional dancers, dance and performance students and children. For a full line-up of events taking place, visit www.dublindancefestival.ie.
The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Cosmo. He came to us as a puppy and has been in a home before, but struggled hugely with being left alone and, sadly, his previous family just didn’t have the time to meet his needs. If you live in an adult-only home with someone there the vast majority of the time, then Cosmo could be the perfect companion for you. He will need a little help to learn to settle in to a home again, but when he does, you will see just how loving and wonderful he truly is. If you think you could offer Cosmo a loving home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000. They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE. Dogs Trust are asking all ladies taking part in the VHi Women’s Mini Marathon 2016 to do so on behalf of #TeamDogsTrust – see www.dogstrust.ie for more information.
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Asos Public Desire Kat Grey Heeled Sock Boots €49.28
Topshop Hex Sock Fit Aankle Boots €98
Zara €65.95
Shade Adjusting Drops €17.00
A handy way to adjust the colour of your foundation The Body Shop have devised a handy way to adjust the colour of your foundation. The shade adjusting drops come in lightening and darkening shades so that foundation can be adjusted to suit your skin tone perfectly. This product will be particularly handy for those who tan in the summer and need a darker foundation while the tan lasts. They’re also a useful addition to any make-up bag for times when you forget your own foundation and need to borrow a friend’s, or if you just have bad luck selecting the right colour. Often, foundation can have that dreaded orange tinge on paler skin tones, the lightening drops use a con-
centration of white and pink pigments helps to lighten, while neutralising the yellowness of light-to-medium foundation shades. On darker skin tones, foundation can sometimes look too light or ashy. The darkening drops use a concentration of black and red pigments help to darken while keeping the natural depth of dark-to-deep foundation shades. One drop of the product will make a face worth of foundation either half a shade lighter or darker and it’s a great way to make an expensive bottle of foundation go a lot further and not go to waste if it isn’t exactly the right shade. At €17 each, the drops are available at the Body Shop.
Asos Public Desire Alexa Red Patent Sock Boots €46.46
River Island nude patent sock boot €95
There’s a new boot in town emma nolan
River Island brown leopard print velvet heeled ankle boots €60
Since ankle boots rose to prominence a number of years ago, they have stayed as the most worn female boot style. From Chelsea, to cut out, to bucked, chunky, pointed, Western you name it – ankle height is where it’s at and while it’s here to stay, the sock boot is the style that enchanted on the autumn winter runways and is now translating to the high street somewhat. The skintight style were spotted on the Givenchy runway and also featured in recent Dior and Dries Van Norten collections and have been seen on the street style elite since then. Topshop have begun to emulate the look with their sock fit and suede styles and River Island’s offering comes in nude, leopard print and black leather. It’s time to cover up those ankles and embrace the newest It Boot.
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River Island Bursary winner William with Roz Purcell modelling his winning outfit
Templeogue’s William Shannon Doyle takes top fashion design bursary emma nolan
Asos Daisy Street Iridescent Sock Ankle Boots €49.28 Topshop Suede Sock Boots €110
River Island Black tie back heeled ankle boots €65 Topshop Magnificent Suede Sock Boots in tan €110
A 22-year-old Dublin fashion designer from Templeogue has the River Island 2016 Fashion design bursary. William Shannon Doyle was chosen to receive a €3,500 bursary and a paid threemonth internship in River Island’s design studio in London. This is the thirteenth year of the River Island Bursary which offers final year fashion design students at the National College of Art and Design the chance to win a paid, threemonth internship at the company’s design studio in London. T his year R iver Island asked the NCAD students to create a capsule collection for River Island Spring Summer 2016. The students then submitted portfolios of designs which were judged by River Island
Design Controller Lucy Moller, who was the 2006 winner of the Bursary. Speaking on the announcement, Lucy said: “The River Island Bursary launched my fashion career 10 years ago. “It is always so exciting to see new and exciting talent emerging. Our industry thrives on fresh ideas and it is so important to inject new energy and life into our design studio and creative teams. “We are delighted to be amongst the first to witness and embrace the emergence of some of Ireland’s brightest new stars in the fashion industry.” William’s winning design consisted of a red skirt with black detailing, black top and bomber jacket with a silk clutch bag that were inspired by 1950’s vintage where “functionality meets luxury”.
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bargains: balmy breaks to leave you beaming
Yoga practitioners can take to sunnier climes without needing to strain their resources
Yoga getaways won’t stretch your budget ian begley
IF YOU struggle to find tranquillity and peace of mind in Ireland, you will be happy to know that Travel Department are holding a range of yoga retreats in Europe.
Lake Garda Yoga Holiday Recharge in Lake Garda, Italy. Nestled in the tranquillity of Garda Trentino’s olive groves and vineyards, Torbole is the perfect place for a yoga retreat. Your hotel is located in the midst of nature and enjoys the healthy climate of Lake Garda, while being a short stroll from the centre of Torbole and near the beautiful Riva del Garda. Yoga on this holiday will be led by Emma Burke Kennedy, one of Yoga Dublin Studios’ regular Vinyasa Flow yoga teachers. Twice-daily yoga sessions will be held in the mornings and evenings, which will be suited to all levels of yoga practitioners. Afternoons are free to spend at your leisure. Prices star t from € 72 9 p p , i n cl u d i n g return flights from Dublin, transfers, five nights’ B&B accommodation, eight yoga sessions with
an expert instructor, and a half-day Lake Garda boat excursion, with the flight departing on September 14.
The Algarve Yoga Holiday Soak up the Portuguese sun and indulge in a relaxing yoga retreat in the fabulous surroundings of the Algarve. Your base for five nights will be the Memmo Baleeira – set inside a nature park and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this contemporary hotel is a two-minute walk from the closest beach and a 13-minute walk from Sagres Point. Yoga on this holiday will also be led by Burke Kennedy. Twice-daily yoga sessions will be held in the mornings and evenings, which will be suited to all levels of yoga practitioners. Afternoons are free to spend at your leisure. Prices star t from € 79 9 p p , i n cl u d i n g return flights from Dublin, transfers, five nights’ half-board accommodation and eight yoga sessions with an expert instructor, with the flight departing on October 19. To find out more about these offers, and to book, see www.tdactive.ie.
A range of affordable holidays invite you to set off to a range of sun-kissed shores, with great deals currently available to stay in Torremolinos (main), Fuerteventura and Malta (right)
The sun is closer – and cheaper – than you think ian begley
Travel Editor
THE beaches of Europe have always been extremely popular with Irish holidaymakers, with the Algarve, Fuerteventura and Majorca remaining firm favourites for 2016. If you’re dreaming of a sunshine getaway, it’s closer and cheaper than you think. From only €189, you could spend a week lounging on a golden beach, soaking up the sunshine and letting life’s worries melt away. GoHop.ie have put together a list of sun holiday packages to some of the most popular destinations to help you escape reality and catch some rays this May.
Malta Spend seven nights
in Malta from €274pp. With return flights from Dublin airport on May 14, spend seven nights in a four-star accommodation on a self-catering basis. Located in the South of Europe in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is a haven for those in search of tranquillity and relaxation. This beautiful island is relatively small in size; however, it undoubtedly delivers quality on all fronts. From buzzing nightlife, colourful festivals, delicious cuisines and spectacular, natural scenery, Malta is a compelling and exciting country. It comprises three separate islands, with the main one being Malta itself, followed closely by its counterparts, Gozo and Comino, which are
famous for their peaceful atmosphere and watersports facilities. As well as its yearround temperate climate, it is a country abundant with history and fascinating culture, with monuments such as Fort Rinella and the Church of St Mary being tourists’ favourites. However, no one can forget the iconic sanded beaches that cluster the area, and the all-around natural beauty that can be found in all areas of Malta.
Torremolinos Spend five nights in Torremolinos from €189pp. On May 16, fly to the Costa del Sol popular holiday resort and stay for five nights in three-star accommodation, on a self-catering basis.
Torremolinos is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the Costa del Sol. It is the perfect blend of a traditional fishing village and modern city. This holiday destination is home to several gorgeous beaches, leisure facilities, delicious food and much more. Summer is the most popular time to visit Torremolinos, so expect crowds. There is hardly any rainfall during the summer season, but temperatures can drop significantly in the evening; however, this is seen as a relief by most tourists.
Fuerteventura Spend seven nights in Fuerteventura from €293pp. On May 24, fly from Dublin to spend seven nights in three-star accommodation on a self-catering basis.
With the exciting Oasis Park, world-famous surfing, sun-soaked beaches, and a truly laid back atmosphere, Fuerteventura holidays are ideal for families, couples and groups. The best time to visit Fuerteventura would probably be from April to June, when the weather is gorgeous and the summer rush has yet to hit the island. Unwinding on a gorgeous beach, and with soft sands and warm, sparkling seas, and a dazzling backdrop of volcanic rock, you’ll soon discover why Fuerteventura beaches are renowned as being some of the finest in Europe. For the full holiday list of holiday offers from GoHop, see www.gohop.ie or call 01 241 2389.
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eddie the eagle: britain’s plucky ski jumper gets an inspirational biopic
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Affectionately told underdog tale of a cool, if unlikely hero, wings it a bit
THERE must have been something in the air at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The event in Canada saw the world debut of Jamaica’s bobsleigh team – which of course became the basis for the plucky underdog classic, Cool Runnings. But a bigger star that year was Great Britain’s Michael “Eddie” Edwards – a ski-jumper who ecstatically took last place in the three jumps that he participated in. Retold with dollops of nostalgia and liberal helpings of Hollywood treatment, Eddie The Eagle (12A, 105mins) follows Eddie’s Olympic obsession from his early years. Growing up in Gloucestershire in the 70s, the young Eddie fawns over a treasured glossy almanac of the Games and becomes determined to become an Olympian. Undeterred by constrictive leg braces, a general lack of athletic prowess, and a tendency to injure himself, Eddie spends his childhood
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recreating the Olympic Games in the alleyways and fields of his neighbourhood. Fast forward several years and many pairs of broken glasses later, and the patience of Mum (Jo Hartley) and Dad (Keith Allen) is thinning as the now almost-adult Eddie (Kingsman’s Taron Egerton) refuses to settle down and get a job, and persists with his dream – or at least, a more nuanced version of it. Realising that despite his best efforts he may never qualify for any of the Olympic events, Eddie changes tack. A little research shows that Great Britain has had far fewer athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, and nobody has ever represented the country in Ski Jumping. So, with cogs set in
motion, Eddie sets out to fulfil his dream. There is no denying the fact that Eddie the Eagle is a straightforward and predictable underdog story, and it takes a little while to settle into the sappy, mawkish tone set by director Dexter Fletcher. Things are stepped up a notch when Eddie heads to train in Norway, and meets washed-up former jumper Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman). Peary’s character – a hard-drinking former athlete who is bitter about his missed opportunities in life – adds a level of complexity to the story. And, while the story and roles remain pleasantly straightforward, the introduction of Jackman to the mix alongside Egerton brings a level of depth that is noticeably lacking in the film’s first act. Throw in some bullies to bypass, some officious snobbery from the committee, and a cameo from Christopher Walken, and you have more than
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the jungle book Go ape for this one
AN ALL-star cast add their weight to a wonderful retelling of The Jungle Book (Cert PG, 106 mins). Disney’s classic animation gets a modern reboot, with perfect animation bringing the jungle’s creatures to glorious life. While the likes of Bill Murray, Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson add their voices, the luscious cinematography and action provide the centre of this enticing, bewitching film.
zootropolis
Disney’s roaring success Eddie, meet ‘Eddie’ ... The one and only Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards meeting Taron Egerton, portraying him in this warm-hearted film
FAMILIES have given their roar of approcal to Disney’s Zootropolis (Cert PG, 108 mins). The latest fully CG film for the studio takes a familiar cop trope – a fresh rookie trying to make their mark and solve a tough case, while teaming up with an unlikely ally – but creates something new and fresh. Warm-hearted, likeable performances add to the great design, making it a treat for audiences.
Trainer (Jackman) and jumper (Egerton) mentally prepare for the challenge
enough elements to help the story along through its almost two-hour running length. Eddie The Eagle, much like its subject matter, is a film that is clunky and ineffectual at times, but possesses something greater that causes its flaws to fade. D e x t e r F l e t c h e r ’s vision – which starts out so sickly sweet and overwrought with halcyon day sentimentality
– eventually transforms into a much more significant commentary on human potential. While the film never stops being light and whimsical, there is something in the story of a boy from Gloucestershire pursuing his dream at all costs that is endearing and undeniably heart-warming to watch. Just as films like Cool Runnings and The
Mighty Ducks captured an underdog spirit for a generation growing up in the 90s, Eddie The Eagle deserves to become an underdog classic for a new generation. The film is a guaranteed dose of feel-good vibes, and a reminder of that Olympian motto: the important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete.
Verdict: 7/10
the huntsman Snow thank you ...
THE Huntsman – Winter’s War (Cert 12A, 117mins) is the prequel to 2012’s lovely looking (but super dull) Snow White and The Huntsman. Charlize Theron is once again as cool as ice, while Emily Blunt and Chris Hemsworth gamely give their best. However, it’s once again all style, no substance, with a dreary heart that is likely to leave you even colder than Thereon’s Queen.
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GAMING
WEEBYTES RACHET & CLANK: THIS colourful REBOOT PROVIDES some PAWS FOR THOUGHT
The Samsung Gear VR
Praising the virtues of new tech Shane dillon
I’LL be taking quite a detailed look at virtual reality (VR) later this year, but for now, many readers will have already noticed the extensive advertising currently surrounding one of the first VR sets – the Samsung Gear VR headset, which has a price point aimed at a mass market (currently circa €249). It provides a pleasing, modestly-priced introduction to VR and, more importantly, it proves to the masses that VR works, and could wow as a new entertainment (or infotainment) format. You simply slot one of a number of Samsung phones (you can easily check for compatibility) into the front of the large but light headset, which is easily secured to the head, and can be adjusted. Then, by tilting or turning your head, the ‘screen’ (viewed a little as if through binoculars) changes the view to match, providing a great connection to the screen’s content – simply, it’s as though you’re really in that place you’re viewing, but you’re able to look all around you. While looking slightly pixelated, the tech is very impressive, and immersive, with Samsung likely to stay the forerunner in this exciting new tech sector for a while to come.
Cat-like Rachet and his pal, Clank, deliver an almost purrr-fect title
I REMEMBER Rachet & Clank (Cert 7, c. €35) when it first came out – in 2002 for the PlayStation 2. While the PS2 had no shortage of wannabe console icons (for a while, Crash Bandicoot was the face of the PS2), Rachet & Clank still stood out at the time. They were the stars of a lively platformer which saw the mismatched duo – an energetic catlike creature with aspirations to be a Space Ranger, and a diminutive but plucky no-nonsense robot pal that he found – team up to run around on several creatively rendered planets, with a host of wacky characters and even wackier weapons added to the mix. Simply, R&C, created by Insomniac Games, was a winning formula, and provided lots of fun in that first entry, and in many of the franchise’s additions afterwards. Flash forward to today, and Rachet & Clank are getting a full franchise
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reboot, which has worked very well for a number of other games of old (sit down, Lara Croft – gamers know that the recent Tomb Raider reboot was particularly successful). To use the new game’s marketing tagline, it’s “the game based on the film based on the game”, seeing as the determined duo are also getting the big-screen treatment, with a film on the way very soon – making it perhaps perfect timing to get the hype machine going with this lively reboot and relaunch. At its basic level, Rachet & Clank goes back to its roots, to largely reimagine the very first game in the long-running franchise. (In fact, you’d need a third hand to count all
the entries in the longrunning series across the years.) However, it’s not a straightforward, beatfor-beat retelling of the original game and story, as it mixes things up a bit, adding in characters not seen until later entries in the franchise, and follows a slightly wayward story, thanks in part to its particularly unreliable narrator. Still, in essence, it’s classic Rachet & Clank – the pair once again travel around several planets, while a number of minigames, or changes to the game’s style, break up the action. Everything is presented with plenty of goofy jokes, sight gags, and an enthusiasm to provide plenty of fun always close to hand. Visually, the game’s a real winner, with terrific cinematics that indicate the quality of the upcoming film, but they’re just the icing on the cake – the game’s worlds and design are packed with detail.
Everything from the bustling cityscapes in part of the game to delicate light effects and material reflections all add up to help craft a very pretty title, making each world a joy to roam around, just taking in the sights. Not that gamers will be stopping for the views very much, as there’re a lot of bad guys to dispose of in each world, with plenty of weapons to do so. They deserve a special mention. When facing endless bad guys, Rachet and Clank have several weapons to use to even the playing field – with plenty of upgrades to make them ever more powerful. With weapons that, for example, turn enemies into placid sheep, or force them to start disco dancing, or even turn them into 2D ‘pixel’ versions of themselves, the game’s sense of silliness and lighthearted fun is always close to hand, even during some of the game’s
busier moments. However, while it perhaps stays a little too close to its overly familiar roots, that’s not a bad thing, as Rachet & Clank have delivered a great platformer for the PS4. Indeed, while the PS4 has tons of excellent games for older players, it’s a little less well served by games for younger players, or families – at least, based on what I’ve seen on the shelves around many Dublin shops at the moment, with more fam-
ily-friendly titles barely getting a look in. However, Rachet & Clank is likely to do very well, as despite its brevity – it’s not the longest, or biggest game in the world – it’s wonderful to look at, and is also lots of fun to play;. With its welcome delivery of a blast of family-friendly fun for the PS4 (or for any gamer who appreciates a wellcrafted title), Rachet & Clank is available this Friday, April 22.
Feline-feeling Rachet and his robot pal Clank (top) explore several colourful worlds, with plenty of silly Drawing on shared assets from the upcoming film about the duo, the game often looks fantastic
moments thanks to their creatively daft weapons
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Already an impressive lineage, the Corsa’s Opel Performance Centre edition is a winner on all fronts
opel corsa opc: power and a dash of perfection create this memorable motor
A high-performance model that’s certain to turn heads
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THE new Corsa turned out to be one of our favourite cars to test last year, with the fifth-generation model – a solid drive that is full of pep – striking the right balance between fun and functionality. And, right on the heels of the regular release of Opel’s hot hatch was a very special OPC (Opel Performance Centre) edition that we had the pleasure of taking out this year. OPC editions are top of the line renditions of Opel models, pushing the cars to the maximum in terms of performance, engine technology, and design. With a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, and Opel
claiming a top speed of 270kmph, there is no escaping the happy fact that the OPC Corsa is an out-and-out sports car. That said, it is a sports car that – if you were so inclined – you could also get away with nipping down to the shops in. Heads may turn if you do, as the test car we took out looked stunning. Decked out in Flash Blue (a colour unique to this OPC model), and sitting on 18-inch black alloys, the OPC Corsa builds on the model’s athletic look, and adds some extra flair with side sills, a rear roof spoiler, and a twin-pipe exhaust. The overall effect looks a breed apart from the traditional Corsa, boasting more of a mature and refined race-track look.
That polished aesthetic follows into the interior, where there is no souped-up, high-gloss sheen. Instead, things look clean, uncluttered, and sturdy. There is an elegant leather finish running across the heavy-stitched Recaro seats, the flat-bottomed racing wheel, and a short-throw gear lever. And that leather-clad lever, despite it being a small thing, is significant – the first thing you’ll notice are the specks of that vibrant OPC blue tastefully demarcating the gears. The second is the weight and robustness of it; this really feels like something that will stand the test of time and will still feel satisfyingly strong and firm 20 years
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‘The real selling point here lies under the bonnet ... the OPC Corsa is a machine that is built for highend performance. Every gear feels swift and powerful.’ --------------------------------------------------------
down the line. There is all the tech you can expect from the standard Corsa, with the simple to use IntelliLink system serving for entertainment and GPS demands. But, of course, the real selling point here lies under the bonnet. Getting to 100kmph in just 6.5 seconds (a statistic you won’t care to test, because it feels so evident), the OPC Corsa is a machine that is built for high-end performance.
Producing plenty of torque in lower revs, every gear in the OPC Corsa feels swift and powerful. The squat position (this model has dropped an extra 10mm since its last incarnation) and incredibly precise steering mean the car really hugs the road around bends and is a blast to drive in the open. The OPC Corsa starts at €29,995 (the model we tested with extras retails at €33,170) and falls into
Sturdy design elements are presented with luxurious touches, creating a cabin that feels robustly upmarket
the E tax band (€750), so this is going to be a car that will only ever appeal to a niche group of buyers – but for those in the
market, this is a stunning piece of work that feels like it still be humming smoothly a generation from now.
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VOX POPS
Railing against all the Luas strikes affecting Dubliners
IN OUR vox pop, we sent our reporters out on two successive days to ask a random selection of people in the street about the ongoing Luas stoppages. Remarkably, having spoken to up to 50 people on and off the record, not one supported the union’s stance on this issue. Our reporters, Ian Begley and Emma Nolan, asked each respondent these two questions: “Do you support the Luas strikers’ action? Will you be affected by any more industrial action?” This is what they had to say ...
JIM WALSH
I DON’T support the drivers, because I think they’re reasonably well paid as it is. I think they’re looking for the same wages as train drivers, who have more responsibility. I will be disrupted by further strike action – I use it to get out to Sandyford, and it’s hard to get out there without the Luas.
much, but I do not support the drivers’ strike. Number one – I think they really did terrible damage to themselves on the Easter weekend, but I just think they should have gone into it better with their eyes open. Number two – I actually don’t blame the drivers, I blame the union. I think they should have taken more responsibility and realised that it was way beyond their scope to get that amount.
Josephine
Litchfield
I USE the Luas rarely to get into town, so it doesn’t affect me that
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EDEL HOGAN
pat cryan
I FIND it very disruptive, and the demands being made by the drivers are insane. The prospects into the future seem pretty dire, because their seems to be no middle ground or settlement on the horizon. T he strikes won’t affect me as much, because I’m retired, but we always use the Luas – we never take the car into town – so it would affect us, in that sense.
with the whole 53% thing – I just think it’s greedy. T hey should have started off at a lower rate and built up from there, whereas, because they publicised the 53%, I think everyone is against them because of that, unless you’re related to one of the drivers. Student doctors and nurses are getting paid less, and I don’t agree with that concept.
Also, I think if the company give into the Luas drivers, I think it will have a knock-on effect. All the others will start making noises and I’m not sure the country can afford the kind of increases they’re looking for.
I’M HALF and half. I just think, especially over the Easter Weekend, they sort of held the country to ransom – they knew it would be a busy weekend for tourism, and that kind of thing. They knew what they were getting into when they signed up for their job – the difficult hours and having to work bank holidays. My own husband is a taxi driver, and he works unsocial hours as well. So, in a way, I’m 90% against what they’re doing. It’s a great service, but if they get away with it, it opens a can of worms for any other people to go on strike.
I DON’T support them, because I work in Tallaght and have to get the first Luas. They always stop at the Red Cow for about 10 minutes in the morning, nearly making us all late. A junior doctor only starts on €31K a year, and gardai are at €23K when they start – the Luas driver’s job is so simple in comparison, yet they’re making so much.
I’ll be disrupted by further strike action and will have to walk, so it’s a bit mad, y’know.
Kate O’Reilly
I FEEL disgusted at their behaviour. I think, given the political climate, they’re just asking for too much and are totally intolerant about what’s being offered already. As a member of the public, I feel totally discommoded with their behaviour. They’re not just going on strike, but are deliberately delaying their trams at peak times.
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‘I also think the amount of a raise they’re looking for is a bit over the top, because compared to some other professions, they don’t have to do much training’
Michelle Horan
I THINK the whole thing is a disgrace. It’s terrible that they’re holding the public to ransom, because so many people depend on its service. I think it’s gone on for too long, and to strike on Easter Sunday didn’t do them any favours. A lot of people with no income at all have to survive, so why can’t they get by with what they’re on?
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Aine O’Dwyer
Emily Graham
Jonathan
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PAUL MORAN
I DON’T support the Luas drivers. If they wanted a small increase, then fair enough, but I don’t agree
I’M FROM the US and we don’t have strikes like this. I believe everyone has the right to strike, but I just think that it’s a little outrageous to ask for about a 40% increase when they’re already earning so much
JUNIOR doctors and nurses are working twice as long for half the money, yet the Luas drivers only do what they do – sit there and drive the Luas, and they’re looking for a 50% hike?
I THINK a cer tain amount of it is okay, but some of the days they’ve been striking on – like during the Centenary celebrations – were a bit ridiculous, because it was a once in a century event and they caused a lot of hassle for people trying to get in and out of town. I also think the amount of a raise they’re looking for is a bit over the top, because compared to some other professions, they don’t have to do much training.
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FastSport Shelbourne sign former Ireland star: SHELBOURNE FC have signed former Irish international Stephen Elliott until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. The Dubliner played his early football with Belvedere FC and Stella Maris before signing for Manchester City in 2004. He later moved to Sunderland, where he worked under Mick McCarthy. The striker then followed McCarthy to Wolverhampton Wanderers before spells with Preston North End, Norwich City, Coventry City, Hearts and, most recently, Carlisle United. He ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for Carlisle back in October 2014 and underwent surgery. The 32-year-old represented the senior Ireland team on nine occasions, scoring once: the winning goal in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Cyprus in 2005.
soccer: over 1,300 students take part in Primary school festival
Ringsend abuzz for cup finale sport@dublingazette.com
IRISHTOWN Stadium played host to the Dublin county finals of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme, the culmination of a programme that saw 1,376 students take
part. Indeed, 272 students from 34 schools played in the Dublin finals where just six schools earned progression to the provincial finals. The A Cup, open to boys and/or mixed
St Damian’s celebrate. Pictures: James Crombie/Inpho
teams, had 10 highly competitive schools with the final between the impressive St Joseph’s, East Wall and Our Lady of the Wayside, Bluebell. It proved a thrilling encounter with St Joseph’s, East Wall winning out in the end. The B Cup also proved to be a tense affair with four teams involved in this division. Mary Queen of Angels, Ballyfermot emerged on top with Taney Parish NS a close second. The C Cup was another hard fought contest between four passionate schools. St Mark’s from Springfield in Tallaght eventually came out on top ahead of St Molaga’s, Balbriggan, St
Mary Queen of Angels, Ballyfermotcelebrate their success
Benedict’s, Ongar and St Colmcille’s, Knocklyon. On the girls side, St D a m i a n ’s , Wa l k i n s town emerged victorious from eight participating schools in the A Cup, catering for small schools. They were too good for Scoil Treasa Naofa in the final. Gaelscoil Cholmcille came out on top in the B Cup ahead of St Patrick’s, Chapelizod while Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, Johnstown sealed qualification in the girls C Cup for large schools, overtaking St Vincent de Paul Girls’ school in the final game. The girls division has continued to grow over the past number of years
with almost 500 students taking part in the Dublin competition. T he winners from each division will now progress to the Leinster finals on April 28 in Navan. The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s competition has been in existence since the mid 1990s and saw nearly 20,000 par ticipants from 1,069 schools involved last season. The competition is run across six divisions, ensuring that schools of all sizes are catered for. Depending on their size, a school can enter several teams into the competition. Boys and girls are encouraged to play together but there is
a separate competition for boys and girls dependent on school enrolment numbers. Fergus McDaid, secretary of FAI Schools stated: “T his is our second year with title sponsors SPAR and the competition is expanding year on year. The support shown by Spar ensured this grassroots initiative really supports Dublin’s local talent. “The event encourages children to become involved in soccer at an early age and emphasises the fun aspect of the sport. FAI Schools are delighted to be hosting the finals on Wednesday, May 11 in Aviva Stadium, something which the children will relish I’m sure.”
Clohisey leads Raheny to national road relays success sport@dublingazette.com
Raheny’s Mick Clohisey, Kieran Kelly, Mark Kirwan and Daire Bermingham. Picture: Tomas Greally /Sportsfile
RAHENY Shamrocks won their first senior men’s title in five years at the GloHealth National Road Relays on home soil last weekend in perfect running conditions in the north Dublin suburb. They greeted 33 clubs and over 80 teams on an excellent day of racing. The masters’ women (O-35 and O-50) got racing underway at 2pm and it was Sli Cualann were first to strike gold in the four-mile relay (1-2-1 mile legs)
in the O-35 section with 23.19. The F50 Raheny Shamrock women took top honours in 27.30. There was a great finish to the masters’ men’s O-35 race with Donore Harriers just holding off Rathfarnham WSAF in the final one-mile leg of the four-mile relay in 19.34 to 19.36. Mick Traynor led Raheny Shamrock’s M50 team to a comfortable win in 20.25. Leevale AC retained their women’s title in convincing style. Carol Finn got Leevale’s ladies off to a good start with a
5.11 opening mile leg, handing over to Lizzie Lee, who extended their advantage with a 10.38 two-mile leg. Next up was Michelle Finn, who took Leevale to victory with a 5.01 leg, giving them a 31-second winning margin over Crusaders, who edged Sli Cualann for second. In the men’s race, a recordbreaking three-mile leg from Raheny’s Mick Clohisey of 14.04 proved pivotal in helping them to gold for the first time in five years, with Mark Kirwan, Kieran Kelly and Daire Ber-
mingham also playing their part. Raheny came home 18 seconds clear of Ennis Track, who held off Kilkenny City Harriers for second. John Travers of Donore Harriers equalled Clohisey’s record on the three-mile leg, helping his team to fifth. Meanwhile in Santry at the Irish Universities Championships, DCU again took victory in both men’s and women’s team events, their tallies of 178 points in the men’s and 156.5 in the women’s more than double that of their closest challengers.
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Bullish Bastick keen on more league glory
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Templeogue Synge Street midfielder talks about the fun of being part of a Dublin side in the midst of an incredible winning run in the national league ahead of Kerry final date Top line-up confirmed james hendicott
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HAVING already sold a substantial 50,000 tickets, with the promise of a 3,500-participant Easter Rising centenary event and the small matter of two league finals to play out, the finale of this year’s early-season GAA action is arguably the best prospect it has been in years. With Dublin and Kerry – the two main contenders for All-Ireland glory come September – facing off for the first time in a league final since 1987, however, the good natured ribbing between Dublin’s Denis Bastick and Kerry’s Bryan Sheehan can’t hide the edge to a final that has none
of the league’s usual early-season indifference. As Bastick and Sheehan sit next to each other in Croke Park a few days ahead of kick off, they both admit to an added “bite” to this particular fixture, with Dublin keen to maintain their astonishing run of 21 games undefeated in league and championship, and Kerry out for post-All Ireland revenge. “There’s a lot to be said for momentum,” B a s t i c k t h r ow s o u t cheekily when asked about the Dubs’ winning streak. “We still go by the same old cliche, though. It really is one game at a time. “Winning becomes a habit, and that’s the place we’re in now. But
we’re always trying to get better.” Dublin’s attempts to get better have been fairly evident throughout their undefeated league season, in fact, not least in the capital side’s use of 35 different players over the course of the eight games that have taken them to the final. With young star Jack McCaffrey out injured, Ror y O’Carroll New Zealand-bound and Alan Brogan having hung up his boots before it all got underway, the experimentation has been substantial. While Bastick jokes that the side have “not at all” missed them so far, he is keen to talk up the parade of youngsters battering down Jim
Denis Bastick will be hoping that the league can be a launchpad to another push for the All-Ireland senior championship title. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/ Sportsfile
Gavin’s door in search of a regular first team shirt. “T hey’re tough to catch in training,” the Te m p l e o g u e S y n g e Street midfielder says of the newcomers. “It’s really unfair to single any of them out. I think it’s important for the younger guys to continue on. They’re a real
explained. “We upped it a bit. But we were expecting things to be tough. “We each try to step up to the plate,” he adds. “We have a great panel, and we’re going to need every one of them to step up at some point this season. “We know they will be big challenges to come.”
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‘We’ll have fun now because that is what the GAA is all about but on Sunday it will be all business’ - Denis Bastick
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bonus.” Both Dublin and Kerry made light work of their semi-final opponents on the way to the league’s big night. Kerry brushed aside Roscommon, while the Dublin rematch with Donegal – a game given extra edge by the gritty nature of the league contest just two weeks before – proved far from an even contest. “The league game was tough, so it did surprise us a bit to win by the score we did,” Bastick said of the semi, which saw a Dubs side that made 11 changes and took to the field without the influential Cian O’Sullivan batter the Ulster side 1-20 to 0-13. “We did our homework, tweaked things around and improved a few things,” Bastick
Kerry are clearly up for things, too. Bastick declined to comment on the idea that Kerry might be more motivated, laughing as he did so, while Sheehan admitted his side were “still very hurt by losing the [2015] All Ireland final. It would be very nice to beat Dublin, especially when there’s silverware up for grabs.” As for the good-natured approach to the game? “It’s always been fair between us,” Bastick says of Sheehan. “It’s generally good natured, shoulder to shoulder. We’ll have fun now, because that’s what the GAA is all about, but once we cross the line on Sunday it’s all business. That’ll be a different story.”
for Dublin 7s tournament IRELAND’S premier rugby 7s competition, the Dublin 7s Festival, has announced further details of its impressive line-up with seven teams travelling from foreign shores to take part in the event. It will feature the national sides of Italy, Germany, Jamaica and Norway as well as the Samurai international team and European heavyweight clubs; Ulster, Biarritz and London Wasps. Tough opposition can be expected from the Samurai International team who have become known for their eye catching kit and display sublime skills as well as the Italian national side who are ranked in the top 15 in the world. Two-time European Cup winners, London Wasps, and Rio 2016 hopefuls, Jamaica and Germany, add plenty of fire power to the line-up and the power and skill of Ulster, Biarritz and team Norway are sure to entertain and thrill in equal measures. The festival will also boast a domestic competition with current AIL Champions, Lansdowne FC among the favourites. Old Belvedere, UCD, Trinity College, St Mary’s, Bective Rangers, Blackrock College and Old Wesley will have other ideas as they look to display their class in the fast paced 7s format. Alongside the on field spectacle, spectators of all ages can enjoy live music, festival favourite DJ sets, a family fun zone, artisan food stalls and for the adults, a craft beer zone featuring some of Ireland’s top brewers. Speaking about the team announcements, organiser Brian McDermott commented: “Some of the most talented and exciting teams in the world have confirmed for the Dublin 7s Festival and the addition of Samurai International and the Jamaican national team only adds to the excitement. “It’s more than just rugby, we’ve gathered the best in music, food, family entertainment and craft beer. Whether you’re a rugby fanatic or just learning about the game we have you covered.” Tickets start at €15 for general admission and are available at www.dublin7sfestival.ie. VIP and corporate hospitality packages are available on request.
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soccer: united under-15s march on in two cup competitions
Harriers soar at road races and the K Club ALL roads led to Raheny on a gorgeous sunny day last Sunday for the AAI National Road Relay championships. Lucan Harriers were represented in the Masters women’s race by Kathleen Trunk, Breda Smyth and Hilary Magee, pictured above. This relay has first and third runners running one mile and the middle runner doing two miles. First off for Lucan was Trunk who gave everything on her one mile lap before handing over to Smyth who did the two mile element before Magee brought them home in 14th place overall. Elsewhere, the club Lucan Harriers have received the great news that Eileen O’Brien, below, finished third in her age category in the 10km national championships at the Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park and a welldeserved bronze medal is on its way to her. The club hosted its K Club Golf Classic on April 14, their first fundraising event for the proposed new track. A great day and night was had by all as the sun shone and there were some great games of golf over the afternoon. Dinner was held in the Palmer Clubhouse, with many non-golfing members of the club joining them for dinner and listening to guest speaker Frank Greally. Final counting is ongoing but in excess of €13,000 has been raised from this event. This is part of the club’s bid to raise €95,000 in order to relay their track. Next up is Who Wants to be a Thousandaire on Friday, June 10 in the Spa Hotel in Lucan. The club were thankful to the work of Colm O’Connor for looking after all printing needs as well as Will Byrne and his K Club Committee – Gerry Byrne, Claire Joyce, Bernie Grant, Stephen Rynne, Colm Munnelly, Vincent Murtagh, Brian Lamon and Winifred Ryan.
The Lucan United Under-15s
Lucan firing on two fronts sport@dublingazette.com
LUCAN United’s Under15 girls are riding high after progressing to the Leinster and League cup finals, an amazing achievement considering all the girls are still eligible to play Under-16 level again next season. In the Leinster cup, Lucan travelled to Killeigh in Offaly and put on a masterclass display, winning their semi- final in comfortable fashion, beating the home side by 7-0. Big performances on the day came from the likes of captain Aoife Hanley, Nicole Smith, Zara Lawless and
Jessica Hennessy. The Metro Girls league cup was a very different affair; Lucan had to come from a goal down at half time against a very strong Enniskerry team that have a number of Irish Internationals and MGL representatives in their ranks. Lucan’s defence was marshalled excellently by Alanna Cassells with Aoife Kenny and Annmarie Byrne having outstanding games. Abby Sheils in goal was assured when called upon and dealt with everything that Enniskerry could throw at her; in
bowls open day Westmanstown welcomes all to try out their sport westmanstown Bowls Club will host their annual open day on Sunday, April 24 from 2pm to 6pm. All are welcome to the club, located at Westmanstown Sports Centre in Clonsilla, at any time during these four hours to enjoy free bowling, with the bowls and other equipment provided. You can just turn up on the day or contact one of the club captains in advance, they are: Pat Wall on 086 8150043 and Josephine Lennon on 087 2301209.
midfield Jess Hennessy was again pulling the strings as chief playmaker and managed to score the equaliser midway through the second half from a through ball from Cassells. The tireless work rate from the excellent Nicole Smith was rewarded by a well worked goal from the Lucan midfielder with some great interplay with Sarah Robinson and Aoife Hanley involved. Lucan came away winners on a score line of 2-1. Lucan’s management team were quick to play down expectations indicating the team was
using his season as a stepping stone for next season but they club are proud of the excellent coaching structure in place which is now bearing the fruits of all their hard work. They club now have eight teams from U-10s to U-16s and are planning a number of open sessions in June to welcome new players. All the managers’ details can be found on the clubs website. Elsewhere, Lucan United’s Under-15 B1 boys claimed a 3-0 win over Finglas United to make it three wins in their last four games.
Lucan took the lead after some great play through midfield allowed Daniel Jackson to break free and he clipped a fantastic through ball to Conall Chambers who finished with a lovely chip over the keeper. United doubled their lead early in the second half again it was Daniel who lifted the ball over the Finglas defence for Cian Leavy who picked out the top corner. Lucan then put the game out of the reach when Chambers whipped in a great corner and Jack Brennan rose to head it in.
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hurling: under-14 stars see off castleknock
Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields DUBLIN Feile Champions! No, not a copy
Rathnure in their latest round of the
of a report from two weeks ago, Lucan
Leinster League.
hurlers join the ladies footballers in
On the juvenile side, CCC2 was a
becoming this year’s Division 1 Dublin
hurling weekend with Feile confining
Champions. Lucan also got as far as
games. The U-16 teams both had good
the semi final in Division 5. A hugely successful weekend with the hurlers doing themselves, the club and their community very proud.
wins and the U-14 ladies football continued their winning ways. Lucan Sarsfields’ golf society results (Kilcock Outing): 34 golf-
A big thanks to all the supporters
ers played in cold but dry and sunny
who made the journey to Parnell Park
weather. Congrats to all the winners.
for Sunday’s final, these lads are des-
First overall: Robbie Breen (22) 41pts;
tined to grace that sod many times in
BB9: Mick Roche (16) 41 pts; Class 1 win-
he future. Lucan’s 3-15 to 4-6 extra
ner: Gerry O’Grady (14) 35pts; Class 2
time win came after wins over Kilma-
winner: Pat McGrath (19) 34pts; Class
cud, Thomas Davis, St Vincents and
3 winner: Phil Cunningham (35) 32 pts;
Clontarf. The Division 5 team lost out
Visitor prize: Dave Murray (17) 30pts.
Lucan claim piece of Feile hurling history
to Sylvester’s in their semi-final but
The next outing is in Grange Castle
did have strong wins over Crumlin and
onFriday, May 20.
div 1 hurling feile
urday, April 28 at 6pm v Round Tow-
There was no winner of this week’s
ers, which is scheduled to be played
€5,000 lotto draw. The numbers were
in Newcastle. The juniors are keeping
12, 15, 19 and 20. The draw was spon-
the flag flying with a 10 point win over
sored by Careys Newsagent. Next
Innisfails.
week’s €5,500 draw will be on Sunday
The Lucan Sarsfields Feile winning side
Lucan Sarsfields 3-15 Castleknock 4-6 sport@dublingazette.com
PARNELL PARK set a fitting scene last Sunday as Lucan Sarsfields brought home the club’s first ever hurling Feile title in an enthralling final against Castleknock, 3-15 to 4-6. The large crowd was treated to an outstanding game played with intensity, determination and, above all, optimum levels of skill from the Under-14 players. Castleknock began on top, dominating possession and creating the game’s early chances. They were rewarded with an early goal, cleverly dispatched from a rebound, which was followed soon after by a well pointed free. Lucan replied with four unanswered points from Evin Dowling, Oisin Ryan and a brilliant solo effort from Jake Rooney to give Lucan the advantage. Castleknock bounced back with a point but Eoin Power rifled the sliotar to the top of the Somer-
ton side’s net before Colm Walsh and Charlie Keher followed up with two points from play for Lucan to wrest back the initiative. A late goal from Castleknock on the stroke of half-time, however, closed the gap, 1-7 to 2-1 in Lucan’s favour heading into the break. The team in blue and yellow piled on the pressure in the second half and registered an additional two goals and two points in quick succession to swing the pendulum back against Sarsfields who suddenly were trailing by five points. Ryan began the fightback with a point before two more were added by Dowling and Keher. Time was running short for Lucan, but a moment of individual inspiration clawed them back from the depths of despair as Colm Walsh stepped up to take a free close to goal. Facing a Castleknock goalmouth with six defenders evenly lined across, he proceeded to drive the ball with topspin to the roof of the net.
Another free earned from the resulting puckout cleared the black spot of the crossbar to bring Lucan into an incredible one-point lead. Castleknock, however, were not out for the count just yet as they themselves worked the ball up the other end to draw a free and, like Lucan, hold their nerve to point – bringing the game into extra time. Power took the initiative in the opening half of that period to rattle the sliotar into the bottom corner of the net. Castle-
knock began the second half the brighter and, aided by a slight wind, lowered their deficit with a pointed score. It was to be their last, however, as Lucan rallied, driving at their opponents relentlessly to tag on four late points and end the game six point winners, 3-15 to 4-6. It earned them a first ever Dublin Division 1 hurling Feile title and they now go forward to represent their county in the All-Ireland series in Waterford in June.
St Annes. The senior hurlers next outing is
Tickets are still available for our premium draw.
in the championship is on Saturday,
The Cupla Focal Club continues on
April 23 at 5.30pm away to O’Toole’s
Monday night. Eight O’Clock for the
in O’Toole Park. The senior footballers
novices, nine for the more experienced
lost in their latest league outing away
speakers.
to St Brigid’s 1-17 to 1-6. The football championship gets underway on Sat-
The senior camogie side lost out to
Cards are on Friday night next 9pm for anyone interested.
night.
ST pat’s palmerstown THE lotto numbers for this week were
Our hurling/camogie skills was a
2, 8, 22 and 25 for the first draw and
packed session on Friday and will be
2, 4, 12 and 15 for the second draw;
on from 6-7pm next week.
neither draw was won so next week
Everyone welcome. It’s a great
there will be two draws with jackpots
chance for the kids to learn from
of €10,000 and €1,200.
experienced coaches.
The draw takes place in the Palmerstown House every Sunday night at
Our teams had a great weekend on the field.
10pm and tickets cost €2. Thank you to
Congrats to our U-14 hurlers who
all our sellers and to all that support
made it through to the Feile semi finals
our lotto every week.
but were beaten by the group winners.
Tickets available from all the usual
The lads played two great games to
sellers including Supervalu, Palmers-
get there. Some great performances
town House, Manor Hair Studios.
so well done to all.
na gaeil oga
Action from the Feile final. Picture: Niall O’Connell
DEIREADH seachtaine iontach ag na
in aghaidh Naomh Barrog as baile
peileadoiri! Bhuaigh na As i roinn 8 i
(7.15pm).
gcoinne Rath Eanna 6-16 go 0-6, agus
Ar an drochuair chaill na cailini sa
bhuaigh na B’s in eadan Shairsealaigh
pheil i gcoinne Sairsealaigh Leamh-
Leamhcain, 2-12 go 0-14.
cain an tseachtain seo caite.
Cluiche thabhachtach do na hioma-
Beidh Seoladh Feachtais: Pairc
naithe ar an Domhnach sa Chraobh.
Bhuan do NGO i dTeach an Ardmheara
Taimid as baile in aghaidh Naomh
De Mairt le hArdmheara BAC Criona Ni
Seosamh, BUC – tacaigi na fir ag 11am
Dhalaigh is Micheal O Muircheartaigh
i Fionnradharc.
ann.
Ar deireadh ni raibh cluiche ag an
Is ocaid mhor stairiuil don chu-
bhfoireann camogaiochta, ach beidh
mann a bheidh ann is taimid ag súil go
siad ag imirt ar an Deardaoin seo
mor leis.
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