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INSIDE: Local lads help RTE give an insight into a manager’s life in a new documentary series P6-7
making waves: The Riptide Movement on their upcoming Olympia gigs P2
Cancer screen: Prevention is better than cure UFC: Conor
McGregor debut fight a knockout in Stockholm Page 32
Soccer:
Lucan United trio picked in Ireland panel Page 30
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ALISON Burns, managing director, Aviva Health Insurance, was flanked by Martin Murphy, managing director, HP Ireland and Italia 90 hero Packie Bonner to launch The Power of Prevention recently at HP’s Leixlip HQ. The initiative between HP Ireland, Aviva Health Insurance Ireland and the Mater Private Hospital will offer onsite free male cancer (prostate and testicular) screening and risk assessments for all HP employees and their families during April.
Fire brigade’s value for money questioned Cllr Lavelle (FG) queries return for council’s €17.3m service payment
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A LOCAL councillor has questioned the value for money that South Dublin County Council (SDCC) gets from Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB).
The council currently pays €17.3 million into a centralised fund, but Fine Gael councillor William Lavelle says that the return for that sum must be questioned. He said: “South Dublin County makes up 21% of
the population of the total Dublin city and county area covered by Dublin Fire Brigade. “Yet, only two of Dublin Fire Brigade’s 14 stations are located in the South Dublin County [area]; and both are
located in the south of the county, in Tallaght and Rathfarnham.” The council said that the fire brigade was preparing a formal plan for fire operations nationwide. Full Story on Page 3
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Ready for their upcoming two-night show at The Olympia are The Riptide Movement: Gary Byrne, Ger McGarry, Mal Tuohy and John Dalton
Riptide set to make waves at The Olympia AFTER selling out one of Ireland’s most famous venues, there is only one way to top that – to sell it out twice. That is the mission for Lucan band, The Riptide Movement, who pulled a massive crowd to The Olympia Theatre last November and are aiming to do it two nights running in May. Following on from the huge success of the band’s second album, Keep On, Keepin’ On, their star is in the ascendancy, with festival dates with the likes of The Arctic Monkeys, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison
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on top of their own Irish tour, which will take them the length and breadth of the country. Before that, the band will begin recording album number three, and guitarist John Dalton said the band are excited about the summer. He said: “We’re just working out the kinks in some of the songs
now, and then it’s in to Grouse Lodge for about 17 days to do the album. “After about three gigs on the festival circuit, you start to find your rhythm again, and you kind of know your place. You kind of play better music because you’re playing more gigs.” Fewer and fewer Irish acts can boast a sellout date at The Olympia; fewer still those who don’t have a major record deal behind them. However, John says the band aren’t resting on their laurels. “When you say it out loud, it feels great, but it
was kind of a weird one. We have always gone to The Olympia to watch our favourite bands, and then to have it happen for us was great. “We were nervous, but [it was] enough to give us an edge. It’s a bit of a journey, but when you’re in the car you don’t notice it as much. You have to step outside the picture to appreciate it.” Stopping and looking at their achievements is not something that John feels the band does too often, given their schedule. “We’re kind of too
busy at the minute! We’ve been writing in Westport for a couple of weeks, and that gave us a chance to look around and say: ‘That was brilliant, wasn’t it?’ “It’s impor tant to enjoy the thing as well as you’re doing it. Because it goes so quickly, you may as well enjoy it.” The Riptide Movement play The Olympia Theatre on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. Tickets priced €16.85 and €19.50 can be purchased from Ticketmaster.ie and Ticketmaster outlets.
‘Straightforward’ motor tax reform welcomed A LOCAL TD has welcomed the reform of the motor tax system. Labour Deputy Robert Dowds said the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013 will close a loophole in the current system where motorists let their tax lapse and then declare their car was off-
road in order to avoid paying their motor tax. The new bill will also require motorists to declare in advance if they will be keeping their vehicle off the road, ensuring that this loophole is closed. Deputy Dowds said: “This is a
straightforward measure that will prevent the abuse of a loophole that costs the taxpayer up to €55 million per year. “This money will help the Government provide badly-needed public services, and closes a gap that would otherwise have to be
met by tax rises and spending cuts. “There will be no change in the operation of the system for those who pay their motor tax on time. The bill ensures that everyone who uses their car on public roads pays their fair share,” he said.
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red cow Opportunity to sell baby goods
Yummy Mummy market to return The Yummy Mummy pop up market returns to the Red Cow Moran Hotel on April 21. Started by Tina McNamara from Co Wicklow, the market offers a place where mums and dads can sell on their good quality, new and nearly
new baby and toddler goods to other families. “Our parents sell great brands at bargain prices, and it’s the perfect place to stock up on all your baby and toddler needs without spending a fortune,” says Tina, who has been running the business
for over two years. Stalls cost €20 for a small stall, €35 for hobby stalls and €45 for a trade stall. The market will be on from 1pm to 3.30pm on Sunday, April 21. Admission is €3 and children go free - €1 from
each admission goes to LauraLynn House Ireland’s First Children’s Hospice. More info can be found on www.yummymummymarket.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/yummymummymarket
Step to it: Support a fun walk JASON Sherlock was happy to step out with Barretstown Campers Elena and Ella Weldon to help publicise the upcoming fundraising Barretstown Citywest Walk for Charity. Being held on Friday, May 17 at 1pm, the annual 30-minute walk attracted almost 500 staff from the Citywest Business Campus last year. To register, see www. citywestfunwalk.org, or email Ciara at citywest@ barretstown.org.
reviews: is €17.3m spend worth it, asks councillor
Fire service’s value for money queried
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A local councillor questioned the value for money that South Dublin County Council (SDCC) gets from Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) at a county council meeting this week. Cllr William Lavelle (FG) tabled a motion asking “the manager to provide a detailed report, for discussion, on DFB’s ongoing risk-based analysis of its area of operations; including a report on measures to address deficits in service provision in our county”. Cllr Lavelle said that reviews carried out by the council and the fire
body “raised serious questions” about the level of service the council receives. “I feel this situation raises serious questions regarding the level of service which [we] receive from the fire brigade; and the accountability to the council; in particular in the light of the fact that in 2013 the council will contribute €17.3m to the running of Dublin Fire Brigade. “South Dublin County makes ups 21% of the population of the total Dublin City and County area covered by the brigade. Yet only two of its 14 stations are located in the South Dublin Coun-
ty; and both are located in the south of the county, in Tallaght and Rathfarnham.” Lavelle went on to say that in comparison with other local authorities, South Dublin’s contribution was disproportionate. “In comparison Kildare County Council will spend €5.1m in 2013 running six fire stations. I accept that comparisons are somewhat limited due to differing geographical and population make-ups. “Nonetheless the question naturally arises as to whether SDCC is getting value-for-money for our €17.3m spend; especially
given the lack of a single fire station in the heavilypopulated northern part of our county, including Lucan?” Cllr Lavelle said at the meeting that he had been informed that response times to certain parts of South Dublin, including Lucan and Clondalkin, had fallen “outside of best practice”. The council said that Dublin Fire Brigade was preparing a formal plan for fire operations nationwide, to follow on from the publishing of their framework document in February. Cllr Lavelle said he was “disappointed” with the council’s response.
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arts Local players are one of six societies followed in an upcoming series
Leixlip ‘am-dram’ group in new RTE TV show A GROUP of Leixlip actors will feature on a new RTE show. Simply Am-Dram is a brand-new television series that offers an insight into seven very different groups, capturing the essence of the unique place the ama-
teur drama movement holds within most Irish communities.
Bradan Players The RTE One show follows seven amateur drama groups, including the Bradan Players from Leixlip.
Outside of the GAA and the church, the amateur drama movement is the largest membership organisation in the country. The All-Ireland Festival, held in Athlone every year, ranks with its GAA equivalents for the fervour and
pride of contestants and their communities. Filmed over nine months in the run-up to the 2012 competition, Simply AmDram is a six-part series beginning on Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm. The fiercely competitive
dimension of the groups shows the double-lives of the featured characters as they are captured going about their daily routines, and witnesses the lengths to which they will go to be crowned All-Ireland Champions. Filmed in an obser va-
tional documentary style, from the casting sessions to opening night, and on to the finals themselves, the show’s makers say that the “mix of drama groups ref lects a diverse range of ensembles that vary in scale and experience”.
people: local gets within 840fT of highest peak outside asia
Altitude sickness thwarts climber paul hosford
A LUCAN student was forced to abandon his plan to climb the tallest mountain in South America when he was just 840 feet from the summit. Jordan Morris was part of an expedition hoping to scale Mount Aconcagua, but succumbed to altitude sickness near the summit, forcing him to turn back. J o r d a n ’s d e c i s i o n came after another member of the team, a French climber, died following a fall. He had also been suffering from altitude sickness. “It was difficult to give up after the weeks
of hard work I had put into this trip but, at the end of the day, my guide knew best as he was the most experienced. “My guide had climbed the mountain 34 times, so we were just told to do what he said,” says Jordan, now comfor tably back in Lucan. “I was at the last stretch, and had to give up because I had such bad altitude sickness. “Being so close to the top and not being able to reach the summit was frustrating. “I knew, looking at the summit, that I had enough [energy] to get there, but what most people don’t realise is that the summit is just
Despite his training, local student Jordan Morris was forced to turn back near the peak of Mount Aconcagua – the second-highest of the world’s Seven Summits
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‘Being so close to the top and not being able to reach the summit was frustrating’
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the half-way point. “You still have to be able to get back down by yourself, which isn’t
that easy,” he says. Having already scaled Kilimanjaro, and having spent a weekend undertaking wilderness training at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy late last year, the 20-yearold had planned to scale Aconcagua last month before moving on to other challenges. Having come within 840 feet of the top of 23,000-foot mountain – the tallest mountain outside of Asia in the
world, and the secondhighest of the world’s Seven Summits – Jordan is already planning a second crack at it. “I’m going back in January to do it again and give it another go. That 800 feet would eat away at me for the rest of my life! “I know what it’s like, now, and I’ll know a little bit more next year. I’ll have another year’s training and another year of age on me.”
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education Application made for secondary facility
New Kishogue school plan is welcomed paul hosford
PLANS to build a new school at Kishogue have been welcomed this week. T he new secondary school, to be called Kishogue Community College, is set to open in September, 2014 after planning applications were lodged last week. The college, which will be run by Co Dublin VEC, in partnership with Educate Together, will be built to accommodate 1,000 students, and will
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also incorporate a PE hall and a special education suite. It will be located at a site on the Fonthill Link Road, south of Foxborough estate, and close to the Outer Ring Road. Fine Gael councillor for Lucan, William Lavelle, said that the school would deliver muchneeded school places. “An assessment of Census findings indicates that over the past five years, the number of secondlevel students in the area increased by 800 – most
of whom have been accommodated in the new Adamstown Community College. “However, over the next five years, the second-level student population is expected to increase by a further 1,700 students. “Submission of this planning application therefore represents another major step forward in the long-running campaign to deliver a secondary school for the area,” said Cllr Lavelle. Labour TD Robert Dowds said: “There
Cllr Willilam Lavelle (FG): “Over the next five years [in Lucan], the second-level student population is expected to increase by a further 1,700 students”
will be huge numbers of school children moving from primary to secondary school, so this news is very welcome.” He paid tribute to the Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, saying: “It is an example of the minister finding money to put towards new schools, despite the economic difficulties.
“It wasn’t that easily done, and I suspect some of it is the result of the [promissory note] deal.” Deputy Dowds went on to say that the challenge was to keep pace with population growth. “T he most recent school [built in the area] was Adamstown Community College, and that is doing great work, but
it’s important to keep up with the extra people coming along,” he said. The application proposes building “a new post-primar y school with a capacity for 1,000 pupils, comprising three interconnected blocks, three storeys in height”, with vehicular access to come from Lynch’s Lane.
Track plan PJ to host a gig for BMX park COMEDIAN PJ Gallagher will play a fundraising gig for BMX Ireland’s newly-planned Lucan track in St Catherine’s Park on Friday, April 12 at The Dew Drop Inn in Kill, Co Kildare. The Fingal LEADER partnership’s board has provisionally approved the park development project. The proposals include the construction of a new bike park which will cost around €125,000, coupled with other park projects costing up to €660,000. As the programme rules dictate that 5% must be contributed by the local community, €33,000 must be raised through contributions and donations. For more information, visit http://bmxireland. ie/2013/02/pj-lucan.
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karcher centre: CUSTOMERS CLEAN UP WITH OPENING DAY OFFERS Darren Lawlor, manager of Navan Racecourse
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business: TV CREW FOLLOW LOCAL MANAGER
Boss on bench as staff take over
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ARCHER Ireland recently officially opened its new head office and Karcher centre at Walkinstown Avenue, in Dublin 12. The new centre was opened by deputy chairman of the board of management, Markus Asch, who praised the facility’s commitment to provide the very best in cleaning equipment. Comprising more than 400 square metres of warehouse space, a service workshop and office facilities, the centre is Karcher’s first such centre to be opened in Ireland. Customers were happy to clean up with some special opening deals and discounts.
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S ONE of the participants in RTE show The Takeover, local man Darren Lawlor was at something of a loose end when he temporarily handed over the running of Navan Racecourse to his staff there. In the popular show, businesswoman Norah Casey helps staff take control of their workplaces, implementing changes that they think would help make their businesses even better, while managers or owners are temporarily sidelined. With Darren’s staff at the racecourse at the reins for a while, he was happy to help put his managerial skills to good use – by managing a kickabout with some local lads at Griffeen Valley Park. With a camera crew in tow, Darren and the boys had fun with their football training session, with the manager’s on-the-ball skills proving a hit with the lads.
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policing Keating seeks action following ‘increase’ in crime
Call for armed gardai in the area paul hosford
A LOCAL TD has called for armed gardai on the streets of Lucan and Clondalkin. Following the seizure of an estimated €170,000worth of drugs, as well as a firearm, from a house in Balgaddy last week, Deputy Derek Keating (FG) is calling on the Garda Commissioner to place a permanent presence of the Garda Armed Response Unit in Lucan and Clondalkin. Deputy Keating said the call came in the wake
of “the increased criminal activity over the past weeks in Mid-West Dublin”. “With murders, attempted murders, pipe bombs, drug gang operations and, recently, subversives arrested, our gardai are under serious danger and residents are at risk of injury, if not worse,” he said. “There is a small but significant Republican element active at different levels in our parishes, with only one objective – and that is to mislead and cause extreme dan-
ger to local residents or children. “We now need a response to match this dangerous element. Increased recent shootings are [also] causing fear,” he added. The most recent crime figures show incidents of crime creeping downwards in Clondalkin and Ronanstown, with the total number of offences showing a drop of 14.8% and 2.1% between the most recent figures and those of 2010. However, Deputy Keating says that he believes
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Deputy Derek Keating (FG): “There is a small but significant Republican element active at different levels in our parishes”
disadvantaged youths could be at risk, and he called on senior gardai to discuss a response. Sinn Fein representative Eoin O’Broin said Deputy Keating’s comments were “hypocrisy”. He said: “Deputy Keat-
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ing has a cheek to release such a statement – his statement is nothing short of gross hypocrisy. “Since Fine Gael and Labour took office, garda numbers have been cut by 10%. The force ... has lost more than 1,000 officers
since Alan Shatter became Minister for Justice.” A Department of Justice spokesperson said that any Garda deployment is an operational matter. A spokesperson for An Garda Siochana declined to comment.
screening: service at the hermitage clinic
New test for heart health THE Hermitage Clinic is now offering a new test that can predict if a patient will have a heart attack before any symptoms are shown. The calcification test, which is a simple CT scan, costs €325 to €400 and is available based on a GP-referral basis. New research shows that despite clinical data that supports the use of calcification screening to better identify heart disease, the majority (97%) of Irish people have never been advised by their doctor of heart calcification. A new charity – Irish Heart Disease Awareness (IHDA) – has been launched to raise awareness of heart disease as a detectable, progressive and manageable disease that can be detected by this simple calcification test. Speaking at the launch of the test, David Bobbett, entrepreneur and founder of the IHDA charity, said: “During a routine check-
up in the United States in 2011, I had a calcification test, and I discovered I had a calcification score of 906. “It was only when I embarked on a personal journey of research and discovery that I learned that I was a 52-yearold with the heart of an 87-year-old [as my score indicated], and was at serious risk of a heart attack. “The calcification test saved my life. By diagnosing my heart disease, I was able to readjust my lifestyle to significantly slow the disease progressing. “Had I known about this test when having my annual medical checkups in Ireland, I could have prevented my disease from progressing even to the stage it is at now,” said Bobbett. The charity has launched a new website – www.ihda.ie – where the public can access information on heart disease.
IF YOU fancy a local night out with powerful soul music, you’re just in luck, as The Santoria Irish Soul band will take to the stage at The Laurels in Clondalkin on Friday, April 19 at 10pm. Meanwhile, the Laurels Charity Crew are taking part in the 2013 Galway to Dublin cycle, next weekend. The crew will cycle on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin. In the past four years, the crew’s cycle has raised more than €232,000 for the hospital. For further information, contact The Laurels at 01 457 0833, or email laurels@ fitzgeraldgroup.ie.
Step over to a fun fundraiser THE Feis Cluain Dolcain Clondalkin will take place at the Red Cow Moran Hotel on Sunday, April 14. The Irish dancing feis will be held in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, and the oncology unit in St James’s Hospital. For full details, see http://crn.ie/documents.php.
Sweet help for Lucan Guides IF YOU have a sweet tooth, look no further than a local fundraising tea and bake sale this weekend. Lucan Guides and Rangers will be hosting the fundraising sale at St Mary’s Parish Centre on Sunday, April 14 after morning masses, and promise to have a great range of delicious cakes and treats for everyone.
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theatre
live register: numbers signing on rise in dublin mid-west
Catch Da at the Spa Hotel
Jobs promise not delivered on – SF paul hosford
The Government has been accused of “complacency” in light of the latest Live Register figures. The newest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people in Dublin Mid-West signing on had risen from 8,837 to 8,874 in March. Sinn Fein representative Eoin O’Broin said that the Government had become “complacent” about the numbers, which are at odds with the national picture. “Once again Dublin Mid-West is bucking the statewide Live Register trend. While the overall figures indicate a slight drop in the numbers
of people signing on in Clondalkin and Lucan the numbers are up again. “The figures for March in Clondalkin and Lucan are 8,874 compared to 8,837 in February. While the change is slight, it shows that the unemployment crisis continues,” said O’Broin, who called on local TDs to take action. “It is clear that the Government is being complacent about the local unemployment crisis. We have four Government TDs in this constituency. Yet there have been no initiatives proposed or agreed aimed at stemming the local tide of joblessness or emigration.” O’Broin went on to say
that the Government had not delivered on promises to get people back to work. “Labour and Fine Gael came to office in 2011 promising action on job creation. To date there has been little or no government-led investment to get people off the dole and back to work.” Labour TD Robert Dowds said: “In our community, we’ve had hundreds of millions of euro invested by Google, Microsoft and other global companies, which has helped create jobs. “That investment only happened because the Government steadied the ship after the disastrous Government of Fianna Fail.”
Reasons to SMILE: Initiative to help support businesses’ green policies SMILE Resource Exchange have announced that a free exchange service for businesses will be held at Tallaght Stadium on April 25 as part of South Dublin County Council’s 2013 Eco-Week initiative. Described as an innovative way to help businesses reuse each other’s surplus products and reusable items, thus cutting costs and reducing environmental impact, further information on the evening, and the initiative, is available at www.smileexchange.ie. Pictured are Sorcha O’Brien, environmental awareness officer, South Dublin County Council; Adam Shanley, project co-ordinator, SMILE Resource Exchange; the Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Cathal King (SF); Keiron Philips, green business initiative project manager, Environmental Protection Agency; Loman O’Bryne, chief executive, South Dublin County Enterprise Board and Andrea Carroll, sustainable business executive, South Dublin Chamber.
LUCAN Dramatic Society has announced the dates of their spring production. The group, whose performances are always a favourite among Lucan residents, will perform Da, by Hugh Leonard, this May. The show will be directed by Lulu Reynolds. The group will perform from Tuesday, May 14 to Saturday, May 18, at 8.30pm in the Spa Hotel. Tickets can be purchased from the Spa Hotel at 01 628 0494, or from Lucan Dramatic Society. The society is always open to new membership. To enquire, email dramalucan@gmail.com. For further information on any aspect of the society, contact Sheila Corrigan at 087 254 7725.
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Glitterati gather to view ‘dramedy’ in Temple Bar
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HE Irish premier of the Woolgatherer was recently staged at the New Theatre in Temple Bar. The play by William Mastrosimone and directed by David Byrne, artistic director of Blue Moon Theatre Company, is set in South Phila-
delphia, and is an award-winning “dramedy”. It centres around Rose and Cliff, two neurotic people who are searching for love. Many theatre-goers attended the premiere, including Irish singer-
songwriter Paddy Casey. The play runs until Saturday, April 13, and tickets cost €15 and €12 for concession. For more information about The Woolgatherer, log on to www. thenewtheatre.com.
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recipe: search for Ireland’s top fish soup cook
Call goes out to all corners for country’s best chowder The people of Dublin are being called on to help represent their county at this year’s All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off in Kinsale this month. The Kinsale Chamber of Tourism and Kinsale’s Good Food Circle are on the hunt for Ireland’s best chowder, and are calling out to all corners of the country to find a representative from each of the 32 counties to compete in the Cook-Off 2013.
Following on from the phenomenal success of last year’s competition; this year’s event is set to take place on Sunday April 21, in a bid to find Ireland’s top chowder chef. The cook-off will see a mix of 32 top professional restaurant chefs, fishermen and those producing popular commercial chowders, represent their county and compete for the coveted title of All-Ireland Chowder
Champion. If you think you’ve got what it takes, simply tell the Kinsale Good Food Circle why. Email maria@ kinsalerestaurants.com and in 50 words or fewer, explain why you or your restaurant deserves to fly your county’s flag. Closing date for entries is Monday, April 15. The final will take place on Sunday, April 21 and the winning chef will receive a customised tro-
phy and have the opportunity to represent Ireland at the Newport, Rhode Island Great Chowder Cook-Off next summer. “Being renowned as Ireland’s gourmet capital, this competition offers the perfect platform to showcase the wealth of talent that exists amongst Ireland’s chefs when it comes to chowder recipes,” said Hal McElroy, chairman of Kinsale Chamber of Tourism.
Chef Peter Caviston testing the ingredients with Philip Sheffrey from Cavistons of Glasthule, at last year’s Cook-Off
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Stand-up comedian and TV presenter Neil Delamere hitched a lift home in his wheel barrow helped by Fr Peter McVerry as part of the launch of The Long Walk Home Challenge
A grand walk home to raise €50k An Irish charity hopes to raise €50,000 through a fundraising event that follows the path of the Grand Canal between Shannon Harbour in Offaly to Grand Canal Dock in Dublin. Last week, the Peter McVerry Trust, the charity working with homeless youths, launched The Long Walk Home – Grand Canal Challenge. This fundraising event will take place over the May bank holiday from Friday, May 3 until Monday, May 6. Money raised will help provide services and support to those experiencing homelessness. Each night participants will stay in fourstar hotels such as Barberstown Castle which will be the scene of the celebrations to mark the last night of the walk.
On the final stretch of the journey on day four participants will step onto the replica Guinness barge, the MV Cadhla, and travel in style along the canal from Portobello to Grand Canal Basin. For more information visit www.pmvtrust.ie.
Georgian Museum shut until June 20 The Georgian House Museum on Lower Fitzwilliam Street temporarily closed its doors on April 5 and will only reopen on June 20 due to cost-saving measures. Once it reopens, the museum will be accessible to the public for 140 days this year. Storyboards will inform visitors of the history behind the beautiful townhouse. Number 29 Lower Fit-
zwilliam Street’s architecture and decorative style is very typical of the neo-classical period (1790-1820), apparent in such Dublin landmarks as the Customs House and Four Courts by the English architect James Gandon. For more information on the museum and for a virtual tour, you can go to http://www.esb. i e / m a i n / a b o u t- e s b / n u m b e r t we n t y n i n e / default.htm.
Major acting coach to lead masterclass One of the world’s most sought-after acting coaches is coming to Ireland this month to lead an acting masterclass at Dunderry Park, Trim, Co Meath. Having spent 17 years as senior teacher at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Lon-
don, Dee Cannon has worked with a wide array of stars ranging from Jon Voight to the Spice Girls. Today, Dee runs masterclasses around the world and has penned many of her key ideas in a highly-acclaimed book, In Depth Acting. Pierce Brosnan described it as “a book for those who are just starting out on the path with a burning passion, and for those like me, who have come down the road so far and still need direction”. Suitable for both beginners and experienced actors, Dee will host a residential weekend at Dunderry Park from April 26-28. Weekend residential costs €250 for tuition, accommodation and all meals. For more information contact natasha@spiritoffolk.com.
Online search for talent for show A theatrical production company is, for the first time ever, hosting an online talent search for its show later this year. From the producers of Riverdance comes Heartbeat of Home, a new music and dance stage spectacular that will grace Dublin stages
this September. Producers are now looking for an abundance of dancers to star in the show. Irish, Latin (tango, salsa) , flamenco, Afro-Cuban (tap, lyrical) and street dancers are being asked to film their auditions and upload their video online. Performers are being asked to be original,
creative and put on a wow performance that makes them stand out from the others. The final date to upload auditions is April 26. Heartbeat of Home will be at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre for 21 performances from September 25 until October 12. See w w w.hear tbeatof home.com for further information.
Dee Cannon is running an acting masterclass at Dunderry Park, Trim, Co Meath
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Competition: 96% score for teams’ model application
Students secure their spot in national finals
Bairbre Ni Bhraonain
Six transition year students from Templeogue College have made it through to the national finals of an international competition to design and make a compressed air powered racing car model. F1 in Schools is a competition sponsored by the Irish Computer Society in partnership with Discover Science and Engineering and is open to all secondary schools. The six young south Dublin engineers in the making are called the Templeogue Superluminals. One of the team, marketing manager Brendan Maher, told The Gazette that the students submitted a five-page application form on their car and received 96% for their efforts. This high score launched the Templeogue Superluminals into the Leinster regional finals and now on to the
The Templeogue Superluminals have made it through to the national finals of an international competition
national finals on April 30, which will see teams from all over the country compete against each other to determine the best-engineered and fastest model car in Ireland. The Templeogue students will run a stand at the finals and race their car against other finalists in front of the general public. “To finance the building
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of the car we are required to obtain sponsorship through businesses. “We are also required to conduct a media campaign to raise awareness of our brand and we plan to donate 10% of any income we make to the National Council for the Blind and the Irish Deaf Society,” said Brendan. Team manager Sean Morrin said: “All six
members of the team have put in a tremendous amount of work, on the business end we have already secured sponsorship from local businesses and we have a very innovative car design.” The winner of the national competition will travel to Texas, USA in November to participate in the F1 in Schools international finals
against teams from all over the world.
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Over 12m eggs eaten at Easter Dubliners went all out this Easter chomping through an estimated 365,316 tonnes of chocolate, with Ireland consuming over 12 million Easter eggs and chocolate confectionery; an average of six per household. T h a t ’s a c c o r d i n g to figures released by Repak, which also say Irish consumers are breaking Easter packaging recycling records on previous years by targeting the recovery of over 22,500 tonnes of used packaging. However, despite the large amount of chocolate eggs being consumed this year, Easter egg packaging counted for less than 2% of all packaging generated over the Easter period. Repak reported that Irish households generated over 35,000 tonnes
of used packaging waste over the Easter period, with Dublin households generating 10,513,784 kilos of Easter packaging waste or 139 kilos of Easter packaging waste per household. Last year Dublin households recovered and recycled the equivalent of 5,860,000 kilos of used packaging over the Easter period. In 2012, Repak helped to recover and recycle over 21,000 tonnes of used packaging, an increase of 14% over 2011. This generated carbon savings of over 19,500 tonnes which is the equivalent of taking 10,058 cars off the road annually. After a record 2012, Repak is targeting the recovery of over 22,500 tonnes in used Easter packaging waste this year.
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Dublin band inspire teenagers to talk about suicide prevention
Friends of Emmet: Using music and videos to help teens
Bidding to beat suicide A Dublin band are making headlines in the US and Canada, inspiring teenagers to talk about suicide prevention. Friends of Emmet, who have members from Dun Laoghaire and Cabinteely, are based in Los Angeles, having reformed in 2009, as bass player Keith Geraghty explains. “We were in a band in the late 90s, based in LA. Myself, Brian and
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Mark [the singer and guitarist in Friends of Emmet] were living with the other two members of the band in a onebedroom apartment in Hollywood that had no air conditioning.
“It was like a pressure cooker, so we called it a day. “Then four years ago, we were asked to reform for a TV show that never came together. We started writing songs together over the internet and the first song was Coming Apart.” Coming Apar t has been a global hit since, with the lyrics echoing the story of Kevin Hines. Survive
Kevin is one of the few people to survive the plunge from San F r a n c i s c o ’s G o l d e n Gate Bridge. Hines’s stor y, captured in the documentary The Bridge, so captured FOE singer Mark Leddy that he penned the lyrics to the song immediately. Having been told the story of Hines, Keith set out to find him. “I just wanted him to hear the song. He’s a really good friend now and is a great guy. “Ever y thing that
we’re doing comes back to Kevin Hines standing on that bridge for 40 minutes with nobody asking if he was okay. “We want people to know it’s okay to talk if you’re not feeling good.” Kevin appears in the video for Coming Apart, which led to the song being picked up by a school organisation in New York: You Are Never Alone. Videos with the acronym YANA, all using Coming Apar t, have been viewed thousands of times on YouTube, with teens encouraged to write the acronym on their wrists. Using the music and videos is key to alerting teens to the presence of help agencies, says Keith. To that end, the band are campaigning to have logos and numbers for suicide awareness organisations put into school journals by law. “I was going into the Garda station and there were pamphlets for help organisations,
but by the time you get there, you’re probably too late. “I started thinking about the idea of the homework journal. Kids all have to go to school until they’re at least 15, five days a week for most of the year. Save lives
“Putting the number and logo [of help organisations] in the journal seems like a no-brainer. It would cost nothing to do because printers would have to do it, but it would save lives. “It would sink in, whereas it’s stuff that you can’t talk to kids about. They get interested in the Kevin Hines story and the song and the videos. “It’s really important that you speak the language of people who are that age, otherwise they won’t respond to it. “If they see it every day, they’ll know there’s help there.” For more on the band, visit www.friendsofemmet.com.
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DE S PI T E b e i n g i n the midst of celebrating their first ever UK number one, recovering from their recent trip to LA to shoot their reality TV show Chasing The Saturdays for E! Entertainment, as well as preparing for the birth of bandmate Rochelle’s first baby, The Saturdays still had time to visit Dublin’s fair city last week to help raise money for an important Irish charity. Four-fifths of The Saturdays – minus pregnant Rochelle – took to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre last week and performed to a sold out venue, raising funds for the Society of St Vincent de Paul. T he special charity event marked the first anniversary of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, and saw a total of €150,000 raised for the charity. Before the girls took to the stage however, they took some time out to chat to the Gazette about what they love about Dublin, why blonde bombshell Mollie King might be tempted by the Irish accent, and, of course, their first ever number one single. While Mollie sported a glitter sequin skirt, Vanessa White a red dress and Frankie Sand-
ford showed off her legs in a black playsuit, it was Tipperary native Una Healy that really stole the show thanks to a red ruffle skirt and an obvious excitement at being back in her home country to perform. “I love to come back and visit all the time. I think it’s definitely a place I’d like to return to one day. I always get homesick, even still!” she said. The 31-year-old, who gave birth to daughter Aoife Belle last year, said she was delighted to bring her baby back to Ireland for her first Christmas recently. “We’re over and back all the time, but one day I would love to live back here again,” she said. “We love [coming over to Dublin] because Una gets so passionate,” explained bandmate Mollie. “Each time we’re here, she teaches us a new fact. She loves to tell us what the Irish say and how they say it. She was teaching us today!” Putting on her best Irish accent she says “Thanks a million”, much to the enjoyment of her band mates. “How are you Mollie?” asks Una. “Well?” Mollie responds. “Oh no – that’s hello isn’t it?” she laughs. “I’m ‘grand’. I’ve learnt that one!” Missing bandmate Rochelle Humes, married
to JLS’s Marvin Humes, is set to be the second member of the band to become a mother. “It always feels weird when one of us isn’t here,” said Una. “It’s never the same, no matter who it is. She still has to have the baby yet so she felt she was at that point where she just couldn’t be on stage any longer.” When asked if she had any advice for Rochelle and her impending motherhood, Una said she looks forward to helping her friend learn the ropes. “For me, I’m still learning. I still feel like a new mum. When Aoife was born, myself and Ben had never even changed a nappy in our lives. Rochelle has seen how I’ve done it and I guess she’ll adapt whatever way she can balance it best herself. Together we’ll do it!” While keeping mum is on the agenda for two of The Saturdays, it seems the remaining band members are making no such similar plans any time in the near future. “T here’s always a rumour around – I’m married, I’m engaged - but no, not at the moment,” says Frankie. “Definitely not for a long, long time,” nodded Vanessa. “The ball’s in the man’s court. They need to ask us to marry and the guy
The Saturdays performed at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre without their fifth member, Rochelle Humes, who is pregnant with her first child
needs to ask me on a date, so we’ll wait,” said Molly, confirming once again that she is “just friends” with Prince Harry. When it comes to finding the right man however, she does admit she wouldn’t rule out a Dublin man. “I love the Dublin accent, definitely! The Irish accent is actually one of my favourites.” So for the moment, it seems all the girls can think about is their number one single, What About Us, featuring Sean Paul. “For any band it’s a dream to go number one all around the world but to be number one at home for four of the Saturdays was incredible. But we would love to be number one here definitely. Especially for Una!” said Mollie.
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jim doherty, Doherty Flooring & Wood Products
Laying the foundation for a good business plan Doherty Flooring and Wood Products was established in 1999. Managing director Jim Doherty has over 40 years’ experience in the timber and allied trades. His fellow directors are his sons Gavin and Rory, who are both qualified carpenters, as are all their fitters.
Before setting up Doherty Flooring Jim was managing director of the James McMahon Group, Ireland’s largest timber importers. Jim began his career in McMahons as a junior in the office and became the first non-family director in six generations of the business, which was established in 1830.
How long have you been in business?
(solid and herringbone); carpets; decking (composite, solid hardwood and treated pine); doors, frames, skirting and architraves; banisters and stairs; wardrobes; made-tomeasure alcove units; kitchen refurbishment and radiator cabinets.
Doherty Flooring & Wood Products was established in 1999. We have extensive showrooms with all our products on display.
What makes your business successful?
We are a family-owned business with customer satisfaction to the fore. Every job is signed off, and we ensure that our client is satisfied in every way. More than 50% of our business arises from recommendations from happy clients.
What do you offer your clients that differs from your competitors?
Personal attention and an honest desire to fulfil our customer needs. We have the added advantage of being a one-stop shop for all their timber products and carpentry needs. We also recognise that, as well as customer satisfaction, our prices have to be very competitive.
Has the recession impacted your business?
Yes, very much so – activity has slowed considerably since 2008.
What have you changed about your business to combat the effects of the recession?
We have extended our range of activity. In 2008, our main business was supplying and fitting flooring. We now specialise in flooring (solid, semi-solid and laminates); junckers
What law or regulation would you change overnight to help your business?
Grant aid for home improvement. This would give an immediate boost to indigenous employment, as well as keeping activity outside the black economy. More activity would lead to more jobs, and more revenue for everyone. The Government spoke about this prior to the last budget, but nothing came of it. Hopefully, they will revisit it in the next budget.
How do you use social media (Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, etc) to help your business?
Have just recently started [using such media]; too early to say how this will impact on our business.
What is your ambition for the business?
To continue to expand our range of activity. The recession has driven us forward in this regard. What is the best piece of business advice you ever received?
Keep a close and constant watch on your overheads and, to quote retailer Fergal Quinn: “The customer is king.”
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Top tips on getting your CV read Some experts say that it takes up to six hours to construct the perfect CV. I think that’s a bit excessive, but not by much. There is a plethora of information and thousands of templates on the internet to help you; but a paint by numbers CV with no considered thought results in a bad picture. Unless you are absolutely adept at writing and amending your CV, don’t expect results from a document you only spent an hour on. You need to consider your presentation, format and content/language. Here are some presentation basics to keep in mind. Firstly, your CV should be no more than two pages in length. There are a number of exceptions eg academic positions. Find out what the standard is for your profession or industry and adhere to it. There’s no need to write CV at the top, it takes up too much valuable space and it’s stating the obvious. Leave out your date of birth and marital status. Use a conservative typeface and a font size no smaller than 11 point. Your CV should stand out because of its content, not because it is typed in Comic Sans on pink paper, and yes, I have come across a CV presented in this manner. Spell your qualifications correctly. You would be amazed how many university graduates think they have a Batchelors degree. Computer spell-checks are not good enough. They’re fine for an initial clean-up,
but I guarantee that if you read over your CV carefully three times, you will find three more mistakes. Write in bullet-points. Recruiters and employers don’t have time to read through paragraphs of text, no matter how well it’s written. Don’t include referee contact details unless they are specifically asked for. These are great sales leads for recruitment consultants and headhunters, but they waste space that you could be using to sell yourself. Instead say “excellent references available”. Add a header to each page in the top right-hand corner with your name and number, in case the first page of your CV is misplaced. All of the above are extremely simple to achieve. Do this and from the outset, you are signalling to an employer that you are a credible candidate. In today’s labour market, getting your CV read is half the battle. Rachael Kilgallon is a qualified career coach and founder of
The Career Hub. Contact Rachael at hello@thecareerhub.ie or visit www.thecareerhub.ie.
launch: importance of keeping business local
Bathroom Boutique ranges from modern to traditional A South Dublin business has launched its new bathroom showroom in Churchtown, which is now open to the public. Bathroom Boutique, located at Earlscourt Industrial Estate in Churchtown is run by Robert Prestage, who has over 25 years’ experience in the plumbing and construction industry. He ran his own company in Cape Town, South Africa, before moving to Dublin 13 years ago. What was meant to be a holiday soon turned into a big career move before the holiday was over, Robert was working for a couple in Shankill and ended up staying in Dublin. Prestage Plumbers and Renovators was established soon afterward, with the business going
from strength to strength. Robert’s latest business venture is the new showroom at Bathroom Boutique. Designed and fitted to the highest standard, it is influenced by styles and concepts from Europe’s leading brands, such as Duravit, Merlyn, Catalano, Grohe, Scanbad, Aqualisa, Geberit, Elements, Isa Bagno, Fiora, Roca, Jika, Clearwater, Gessi, Mira, Crosswater, Bette, Sonas, Heritage and many more. Products range from contemporary to traditional and everything in between. Customers will find a wide range of baths, wet-room showers, shower enclosures, washbasins, toilets, furniture and a large selection of tiles. It specialises in retail and offers full installation
Bathroom Boutique in Churchtown
service and maintenance service by their sister company, Prestage Plumbers and Renovators. Bathroom Boutique’s ethos is based on delivering superior quality and outstanding service. Products are sourced through Irish companies, mindful of Robert’s belief
in keeping business local. The official opening of Bathroom Boutique takes place on April 13 between 11am and 4pm. For further information on the event, contact Bathroom Boutique on 01 2156075, or log on to www.thebathroombou tique.ie.
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Starring as the legendary actor in the titular Oliver Reed – Wild Thing at the Pavilion Theatre, actor and writer Rob Crouch (main) had help from Reed’s son, Mark (inset)
THEATRE: THE LEGENDARY OLIVER REED IS CELEBRATED IN A NEW ONE-MAN SHOW
Wild Thing to delight you BAIRBRE NI BHRAONAIN
A REAL movie great is coming back to life this month at the Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire. Oliver Reed – Wild Thing is a new, one-man play that depicts the whole life of the flamboyant character and actor who is now as famous for playing Bill Sykes in 1968’s Oliver! as he is for playing out his own rambunctious character in bars and on chat shows throughout his 100-film career. The Gazette spoke to Reed’s son, Mark, who was in Dublin with the actor and writer of the new play, Rob Crouch. Rob co-wrote the piece with his friend Mike Davis, and has studied Reed’s life, character and mannerisms
to an uncanny degree of accuracy. Mark and Rob were publicising the play together and, although they had never met before the play, have since become fast friends. Rob said: “I wasn’t a big fan of Oliver Reed before this, but I am now. I wanted to dramatise the life of a real character, and he seemed the most ideal.” With Mark along as an invaluable resource, Rob’s depiction of the rebellious English actor has all the more authenticity. “I play Reed from a four-year-old boy up until his last days, as he relates the story of his life to an audience in the form of barstool anecdotes. “I wanted people to feel like they had actually met him in person, and that was a big challenge, theatrically.
“Reed was a film actor who eschewed the theatre, so his method was all about the close-up, and stillness and soft-spoken danger. I had to project and magnify all this for the theatre.” Mark is still taken aback at the level of his father’s appeal. “It’s almost 14 years since his death, and people are still fascinated by him. “Women loved him not only for his masculinity and dangerous unpredictability, but also because he had a real softness and a perfect polish when he behaved himself. “It would have been interesting to see what would have happened after [his final film] Gladiator.” Rob told the story of Reed’s decision to play the old gladiator, Proximo, after
some advice from director Michael Winner. “He told Reed: ‘You have to have a last act’, and he was right – [Reed] hadn’t played an older character, and he was a real gladiator in life himself. “I always think of that role like he was giving advice to the younger actor [Russell Crowe] about how to tackle life,” he said. Reed is buried in Cork, his final home. “There was never any question about that. He was going home to Cork, and there is always a fresh pint or gin and tonic [there] for my father,” said Mark, with a smile full of his dad’s old mischief. Oliver Reed – Wild Thing premieres in The Pavilion Theatre on Wednesday, April 24.
THE Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week is Bobbie, a seven-year-old female German Shepherd. This beautiful older lady thinks she is still a little puppy and loves when the lead appears, ready to head off on an adventure. Bobbie has become a regular helper in the training and behaviour adviser’s office in Dogs Trust, is always on hand to give a warm welcome to visitors, and even sings a little song when the photocopier starts going! This lady missed out on exercise and stimulation in her life, therefore it is so important that her new owners are looking for a dog that they can help get back on all four paws. If you think you are that special person, then please contact Dogs Trust at 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/dogstrustireland or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.
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APRIL is here and it’s already making us feel like there is hope for the summer. It may be a bit chilly, but once the sun makes an appearance there is no stopping us. Even if the weather decides to take a turn for the Arctic, summer dressing is still an essential look, so this week Gazette Style is getting that Summer Feeling and showing readers what’s available this season. Model wears: floral crop top €11, floral print shorts €13, two tone sandals €18, sunglasses €1.50, bracelet €3 – all available in Penneys.
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Unlock the power of oats with Aveeno Dry skin can cause major upsets to adults and children alike, so Aveeno Dermexa has unlocked the power of oats to help soothe and hydrate even the most sensitive dry skin. This product is suitable for adults and for babies as young as three months. It can be very irritating for babies to have dry skin, as it leaves them with little itches that can lead to bigger upsets. Unique
Aveeno Dermexa is made of a unique formula that contains oat extracts and ceramides that help to prevent the recurrence of extremely dry, irritated skin with regular use. This product is used in two simple steps as part of a daily routine.
The first step is to try Aveeno Dermexa Soothing Emollient Body Wash. T his is used for gentle cleansing. It is then followed up by Aveeno Dermexa Soothing Emollient Moisturising Cream to help soothe irritated skin and help to restore
and maintain the skin’s natural barrier. Babies’ skin can become dry and irritated throughout the day, so it is recommended by Aveeno to re-apply their Soothing Emollient Moisturising Cream to help keep babies skin moisturised and hydrat-
ed all day. For happier babies, r e l i e ve d m u m s a n d soothed dry skin, try Aveeno Dermexa. Available from leading pharmacies nationwide: Av e e n o D e r m e x a Soothing Emollient Body Wash €9.39 – this creamy body wash is specifically formulated to gently cleanse without over drying. Leaves skin clean, softer and soothes the discomfort and itching sensation of dry skin. Ave e n o D e r m e x a Soothing Emollient Moisturising Cream €12.10 – soothes and moisturises very dry, irritated skin. It moisturises skin for 24 hours, reinforces the skin barrier and provides relief from the discomfort and itching sensation of dry skin.
Summer make-up goes bold and beautiful Yves Saint Laurent showcases its summer look and it is glowing with shades of violet, bronze, coral and gold. The fashion and beauty expert launched its latest look, and unsurprisingly it is bold and beautiful. The look is a matte complexion, sunset eyes, sensual lips and bold coloured nails. Get the look with YSL creative director make-up artist Lloyd Simmonds: Sunset eyes: The Marrakesh Sunset Palette contains warm shades gilded by a Saharienne sunset. For day, mix the brown and rosy shades for a smoldering nude look. At night, apply the violet in a smoky effect and add a touch of
gold to the inner corners of the eyes to brighten your look. Lip fever: To enhance a matte complexion and add an ultra sultry touch to the lips use Rouge Pur Couture Golden Lustre N°115 Brun Sultan. Nail tension: With the face made up in a variation on nude shades, an exciting contrast is created with nails in strong colours, full of personality and fantasy. Green, violet, taupe, on the beach and in the city, they give radiance to the look and allow you to create matching twinsets on fingertips and toes. The YSL summer collection will be available from May.
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Indulge in a So Yummy Chocolate and Hazelnut Delight hot wax from Brazilia Easter may be over, but it doesn’t mean we still can’t indulge in the greatness of chocolate and be treated to a Chocolate and Hazelnut Delight hot wax. Yes, you heard right, chocolate waxing. The So Yummy Chocolate and Hazelnut Delight hot and strip waxes from Brazilia have proven popular over the Easter holidays, and beyond. Indulge the senses with both the smell and the feel of this wax - really who doesn’t like the smell of chocolate? Cocoa is known for its antioxidising effect due to the presence of Vitamin E, so it is relatively pain free waxing. Moreover, it prevents skin dehydration by supplying litheness, softness and tonicity. It suits all hair and skin types too. Brazilia salons aim to make their customers feel pampered and cared for in a relaxed environment. Each
treatment room features an individual decor with plump beds for comfort. The chocolate and hazelnut fragrance double action oil and the soothing lotion allow for complete treatments using quality products. Brazilia salons also use Lycon, Australia’s premier wax. Lycon uses the conditioning properties of azulene, aloe vera, chamomile, rose and lavender – all beautifully combined to soothe and exfoliate. Brazilia salons are located at 50 South William Street, Dublin 2 (01-6750000) and 4 Sandyford Office Park, Dublin 18 (01-2934858).
Tantalising new Roger and Gallet lotion Roger and Gallet have launched a new body lotion with a tantalising fragrance of blood orange. Lait des bienfaits is the latest product from the company who brought us Eau des bienfaits. The product’s amazing fragrance is inspired by the refreshing citrus fruits of an Italian garden and uplifts the senses, while the lotion hydrates, nourishes and soothes. It is absorbed quickly and contains natural active ingredients that are paraben-free and colourant-free, making it a gentle yet effective part of body care routine. Five
red berries including cranberry, pomegranate, blueberry, blackcurrant and cherry provide antioxidant benefits. Aloe vera is used to hydrate and soften, while kiwi extract acts as a thirst quencher for the cells and has been added to the formula to help improve the skin’s suppleness. Ginseng extract provides a strong stimulating effect and the signature blood orange tantalises and invigorates. Lait des bienfaits costs €14.75 – 200ml and is available in selected Marks & Spencer beauty halls and independent pharmacies.
Don’t forget to send in your style question for our Style Q&A with Littlewoods Ireland Ambassador, Caroline Morahan. The Star Question will win €50 voucher for Littlewoods Ireland. Email style@gazettegroup.com The next Q&A is out April 25.
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Blaze Away! The Incredible Story of Josef Locke JOSEF Locke was one of the most popular entertainers ever in Ireland and Britain in the 40s, 50s and 60s. His story was immortalised in the film Hear My Song which was a huge international success. The Incredible Story of Josef Locke chronicles the scandalous life of the Derry born singing legend who performed in no less than five Royal Variety Performances, such was his popularity. April 13, tickets €22/€19.
Draiocht 01 885 2622 Big Maggie
ANOTHER classic from one of Ireland’s best loved playwrights, John B. Keane’s play Big Maggie is set in rural Ireland in the late 60s. Maggie Polpin has just buried her husband, and after 30 years of suffering his waywardness, she sets about laying down the law for her grown-up children. April 18, tickets €15.
Mill THEATRE Dundrum 01 296 9340 For Club and County
DESCRIBED as a sure-fire hit Seamus O’Rourke’s latest play follows a desperate manager’s efforts to win the county football final and end the team’s 23-year run of bad form. Their only hope lies with their dual star player Ritchie Browney. April 17 tickets are priced at €16/€14.
The girls channel their inner Lindsay Lohan on a particularly wild night out
review: The most deliriously brilliant teen movie of the year
Mental breakdown EVERY now and then a film comes along that seems so mental that it demands to be seen. T h i s y e a r, S p r i n g Breakers takes that title for a number of reasons. First, it features the next steps by two Disney starlets, Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez. Secondly, it is effectively the major Hollywood debut of Harmony Korine, the intriguing and slightly bonkers director of Mister Lonely and Trash Humpers. Thirdly, it features James Franco wearing a grill made entirely of silver teeth, his hair in cornrows and wielding two hand guns at once. If the name Harmony Korine means nothing to you, that’s not particularly surprising. His particular brand of mind-bending weirdness has been pretty
Film of the Week: Spring Breakers h h h (18) 94 mins Director: Harmony Korine Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, Jeff Jarrett
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much confined to the States for much of his career, though he did pen the 1995 indie classic Kids. How weird you ask? Take this synopsis of an unreleased film called What Makes Pistachio Nuts? about a pig named Pistachio. “The film was to take place during a race war in Florida and have a boy who would saddle the pig, put adhesive on its feet, climb up walls and throw molotovcocktails. “It was going to be my masterpiece,” Korine comments. The script burnt in a fire and Korine spent $11,000 trying to recov-
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EASILY the most insane teen film that you’ll see this year. Or any other year for that matter. Seeing former Disney stars tear up the rulebook on-screen is satisfying, though not the only attraction here. Franco, who has done an excellent line in weirdness in recent times, is on top form as Alien, the hip-hop caricature who acts as the catalyst for the girls’ descent into madness.
er it from his computer. This came after he had spent a number of months with illusionist David Blaine making a quasi-snuff film which revolved around Korine getting into fights with unsuspecting members of the public. After six fights, he was hospitalized and abandoned the project. L u c k i l y, S p r i n g Breakers takes all of his talent and finds it concentrated. In a way. For this is no straightforward story of a group of girls on spring break. It is not, in any way, a female Hangover.
It is a lurid, frenetic and really quite violent film that shifts gears from hedonism to nihilism in a seemless manner at the close of the second act. T he biggest problem that the film does encounter, however, is the shallow characterisation of its leading ladies. Only Gomez’s Faith is properly convincing in her role as the God-fearing girl caught between her Lord and Alien, Franco’s absurdly fun rap-artist/criminal/ father figure to the four girls.
From their initial meeting with Alien, a pervading sense of dread fills the film. As the film careens, seemingly unstoppably, to its inevitable ending, Korine ratchets up the doom, signing scenes off with the clicking of a gun. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t expect the third act to come off the rails completely, such is the early set up. It just feels like a film that will lose itself in a bloodbath or a sermon. Luckily, Korine manages to avoid either and still keeps the absolute insanity rolling right along. Having already turned in over six times its $2 million budget, there is no doubt that Korine will be in high demand. Whether the next film features a pig, we’ll all just have to wait and see.
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GAMING a shambling tie-in: THE WALKING DEAD: SURVIVAL INSTINCT
Should Walker away from it ANOTHER Walking Dead game? Deja-vu for readers, or perhaps I should say, zombie-view. Definitely not to be confused with the acclaimed, multi-award-winning Telltale 2012 game, The
Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (TWD:SI) is
developer Terminal Reality’s stab at taking a bite at some of the zombie apocalypse fun, with this cross-platform title. Unfortunately, it’s more of a shot in the foot than a shot in the arm for gamers, as I’ll get to. But first, let’s examine the pedigree of the game, before the game’s zombies (Walkers) stroll, stagger and lurch into view... Based on the same setting as the cult hit TV show of the same name, TWD:SI is a prequel, using the popular red-
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getting ready to visit los santos Grand Theft Auto V’s cover art revealed
Perhaps Merle Dixon here is pointing at some of the excellent games that gamers have been privvy to so far this year – alas, he’s trapped on a rooftop in a dull game that looks like it was rushed out six or seven years ago. (Sorry, Merle ...)
neck brothers from the show, Daryl Dixon and his tough-nut big bro, Merle (both voiced by their actors, Norman Reedus and the incomparable Michael Rooker, respectively). While TWD has been presented by other developers as, say, a complex adventure story, or a Facebook social strategy game, amongst others, here we’re presented with a marginally innovative first-person shooter. After all, creeping around a zombie-infested world from a FPS view-
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gamers make their mark on classic FM Legendary games composer put on Hall of Fame 2013
RADIO station beloved of just about every taxi driver I seem to end up with, Classic FM has just seen the singularly brilliant games composer Nobuo Uematsu (right) parachuted in to third-place on the listener’s Hall of Fame 2013 list. Uematsu-san even beat the likes of Beethoven in the top five, with the Japanese driving force behind much of the music in the exhaustive Final Fantasy games continuing to wow gamers, and, latterly, a wider range of music fans, with his diverse range taking in orchestral scores to J-pop. Kudos, too, to Jeremy Soule – who I’ve also featured here before – for being the second (and only other) games composer on the list, at fifth place, with his Skyrim score.
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point should be a natural fit, right? Sadly for Daryl and Merle, the Dixon boys’ world has a lot more problems than just zombies to contend with. Obstensibly following the brother’s attempts to survive in an apocalyptic America (in the period before they would meet the fellow survivors at the start of the first series of the hit TV show), TWD:SI follows primarily Daryl, aided by Merle, as they scavenge resources, explore, press forward and occasionally meet
other survivors, all the while trying to avoid – or eliminate – Walkers. With familiar scavenge/ escort/eliminate missions to undertake, and with slight – I said, slight – freedom in how to approach situations, it’s a standard FPS that has a familiar resonance with the show. Stay silent, don’t attract lots of Walkers, distract them with noises – Daryl and Merle (and you) know the score. Fans will certainly appreciate some of these efforts that Terminal Reality have taken to capture the essence of the characters, and the show’s general setting. Unfor tunately, the game’s problems are obvious from the get-go. Frankly, it’s one of the most visually unappealing titles I’ve seen in a while. Uninspiring environments. Lifeless textures (no pun intended). That’lldo levels of animation and character design. And, worst of all, even
for a game primarily built around zombies, the game’s AI is particularly brainless, with danger tending to come from clumsily implemented strength-of-number scenarios rather than expressly from the enemies themselves. Considering the stunning games we’ve been treated to recently – and while games certainly don’t need amazing graphics to impress, by any means – it’s very hard not to see TWD:SI as a cheap-and-not-so-cheerful rush job. When presented with such an underwhelming title – and one that looks like it was bashed out several years ago, I might add – it’s hard not to shrug at yet another missed opportunity to make a great film/TV show tie-in with more than just a rudimentary lick of paint over the game. Much like the show’s and game’s Walkers, this is one to avoid ...
AS A long-term gamer, there are few things more depressing than when you’re playing games that are designed expressely for adults, only to note that some six- or seven-year-old kid is running around in that game’s violent mutliplayer modes. Parents! Can you really be so unconcerned about what kind of violent game Little Timmy may be playing, or what kind of potentially-weird people he’s playing with, online? Dear oh dear – what a depressing thought ... On the other hand, something that cheered me – and many other gamers – right up is the sight of the recentlyreleased artwork cover for Grand Theft Auto V, which is inching ever closer to its September 17 release. Once again following the strong graphic design of previous GTA title covers, it provides a knowing nod at some of the characters, gameplay elements and ancillary details to be found within the game’s pretty vast “Los Santos” version of Los Angeles. With an awful lot of gamers looking forward to visiting Los Santos in September, here’s hoping that Little Timmy won’t be one of them ...
mouse house moves on star wars
Large-scale job cuts, projects on hold at LucasArts THERE was (possibly) a great disturbance in The Force this week with the news that Disney, owner of LucasArts – the games wing of Star Wars, to put it simply – has announced large-scale job cuts in line with a fundamental shift in LucasArt’s importance to the Disney group. Not only that, but a number of titles in development – including the heavily-promoted Star Wars 1313 – have also been put on hold, which could make their eventual completion about as likely as an Ewok version of Hamlet. While anything associated with Star Wars is still more or less a licence to print money, the Star Wars games haven’t quite been warmly embraced by many, and LucasArts titles haven’t had the same critical acclaim in recent years as many older titles since its founding in 1982. With Disney happy to promote LucasArts as a licensing model rather than as an internal development wing, it’ll be interesting to see what’s next for the august brand ...
appealing new CORE for apple?
New IOS rumoured to feature radical overhaul LAST but not least, idle chit-chat has it that Apple are working on a pretty different, overhauled mobile OS with its upcoming IOS 7. Perhaps given the sharp rise of other phones in popularity, for example (cough Samsung products cough), Apple are expected to slightly reinvent the wheel with a new, somehow even slicker interface. Let’s hope they don’t get pipped to the post by any rivals ...
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Kearney launches Audi Bespoke Sales Event Audi Ireland is going the extra mile this April and offering its customers a selection of bespoke offers to suit every Audi driver. Effective until April 30, the Audi Bespoke Sales Event will take place at Audi dealerships across the country, giving motorists the opportunity to avail of exceptional savings on a range of limited edition packages. Audi brand ambassador and rugby star, Rob Kearney, was on hand to officially launch the event which is currently taking place throughout the country. Audi is also offering a personal contract plan (PCP) which is available to both existing and prospective customers, offering low monthly rates and a guaranteed future value on the vehicle. Orna Conway, general manager of product and marketing at Audi Ireland, commented: “We are delighted to be in a position to offer these special edition packages. Customers visiting our dealerships from April 5 will enjoy unbeatable savings on Audi models that have been specifically built with this unique sales event in mind.”
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This is a car with everything in terms of looks, but it also drives like a dream
Mazda6 Sport Tourer: an unforgettable driving experience
Well-made, user-friendly and smartly styled… n Cormac Curtis
Micra - Mini Marathon’s official car: Nissan have announced a threeyear partnership to supply the Nissan Micra as the official car for the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. The Nissan Micra has been and still remains one of Ireland’s most popular city cars with just short of 100,000 Micras sold in Ireland since its launch in 1983. 2013 is the 30th anniversary of the Nissan Micra, and the association with one of the sporting highlights of the summer being a fitting tribute to celebrate the car’s continuing success and popularity. As part of the partnership a
fleet of vehicles will be supplied to the event organisers to assist with the vast operational requirements involved in running one of the largest women’s events of its kind in the world. In addition, Nissan will also be giving away a special edition Micra 30 to one lucky entrant in this year’s race. All entrants in the marathon will be automatically entered into a competition to win the Micra when they register for the event. The Flora Women’s Mini-Marathon takes place this year on Monday, June 3 at 2pm. Full details of the competition and how to enter it is available on www.nissan.ie
They say the secret to entertainment is to always leave them wanting more. If this is true, then Mazda has seriously hit the nail on the head with the new generation Mazda6, and the version that tickles my fancy in particular is the Sport Tourer. Most of the time those lucky enough to write about cars as part of their working life, get to try out the models they drive for a week at a time – unfortunately, I was left short when it came to the Mazda6 Sport Tourer. Just before the weekend – which is when I usually get to give the cars a proper going over – I had to hand the keys of the Mazda6 back
without properly putting it through its paces. Having enjoyed the Tourer for about five days, all I can say is that it is arguably the most perfect car in terms of per formance, looks, practicality and value for money in this country. What are my reasons for such an accolade? Well, for starters, Mazda’s looks have reached an all-time high. They call their latest approach KODO - Soul of Motion, a design theme inspired by the movements of animals in the wild – and the look for all new generation Mazdas. Mazda believes it has captured KODO’s purest essence in the all-new Mazda6, the production model born of the Mazda Takeri concept first showcased at the
Tokyo Motor Show in late 2011. It combines a muscular anatomy and vitality with a functional allure that is certain to gain broad market appreciation – and a level of quality that sets it apart. And the quality feel of this car is yet another pinnacle for Mazda. Materials, design, feel, all simply hit the mark. Switches and controls are positioned for optimum usability, and the symmetrical gauges (with clean white lighting replacing the current model’s red and the addition of LED backlighting) inspire enthusiasm as soon as you get behind the wheel. But despite its proximity to the cockpit, the front passenger environment engenders peace of mind. The seats, especially
at the front, have a simple, contoured shape with a w raparound sports car feel providing vertical, longitudinal or lateral support when it’s needed. Leather upholstery (perforated in the middle for better sound absorption and breathability as well as texture) comes in sporty yet warm offwhite with matching stitching, or black with red stitching, which subtly shows off the rich textures and details. Tastefully coordinated and expertly crafted, Mazda’s interior designers achieved an instantly recognisable level of high quality and elegance that truly match the sporty yet distinguished exterior. Just look at the pictures of this car to appreciate how much individ-
ual character and beautiful design are at play. In a word, gorgeous. This is a car with everything in terms of looks, but it also drives like a dream. With less weight, a lower centre of gravity and low rolling resistance tyres, the Mazda6 gets even more from its SKYACTIV engines and transmissions. For exceptional linearity and responsiveness, and an unforgettable driving experience, exceptional fuel efficiency included. Sporty yet civilised is what you get with the new Tourer. The Mazda6 starts at a very competitive €28,745 for the Executive Spec saloon, with the Sport Tourer kicking off at €30,095. Engines range from a 2.0-litre petrol to a 2.2-litre diesel.
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MUSIC FASTtunes with Radio Nova’s Dee Woods
Rush to judgement at last for Canucks The Sheepdogs self-titled major label debut is a real revelation, combining a variety of influences to maximum effect
review: shaggy-dog songs and classic sounds for 2013
Trial by rock ’n’ roll
The best band you’ve never heard of come from Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is vast, and the Canadian prarie province is home to major cities like Saskatoon and the magnificently named Moose Jaw. Straight outta Saskatoon have come the equally magnificently monikered Sheepdogs, who ventured forth and brought their brand of classic downhome rock ’n’ roll to the masses. Building a sizeable fanbase in their home country, and winning the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys for Best Rock Album, Best New Group and Single of the Year last year, The Sheepdogs are on
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a roll. Somewhat appropriately, they couldn’t be there on the night to collect their honours, given that they were on tour with one of their undoubted heroes and major influences, John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. That success came on the back of their previous independent release, Learn And B u r n , w h i c h s aw a fine set of songs being honed to rocking per-
fection and the band’s clear love and respect for The Beatles on display throughout. Their self-titled release is the band’s major label debut on Atlantic records, home of such rock luminaries as Led Zeppelin, Cream and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and considering their style and sound, there is no more appropriate home for these puppies. Listening to this on your car’s sound system is like shutting the modern world outside a n d t i m e - t r ave l l i n g back to the golden age of 70s radio, such is the pristine classic rock on offer here. Opening with a Creedence-recalling
(and unironically titled) Laid Back, this eponymous effort delivers a perfect encapsulation of the post-60s rock scene, with a twist of psych and a bowlful of sweet melodies. It doesn’t linger or meander into the realms of noodly eightminute jams, it delivers just as much as it needs to, which leaves you wanting more. Feeling Good has a huge fuzzy rolling vibe reminiscent of Black Keys’ Lonely Boy, and that is no small wonder, with the album produced by the Keys’ Patrick Carney. Carney has clearly coralled the band to play to their undoubted strengths, and this continues throughout
the record. The CSNYesque Ewan’s Blues, with its harmonising vocal and bluesy stroll, is a mid-paced highlight, and the band’s capacity to slide effortlessly into other styles is demonstrated on tracks like Javelina (an acidflecked jazz workout) and on the treble threat of Is Your Dream Worth Dying For?, How Late How Long and Sharp Sounds, where the band pull all the threads of their various influences together to create something fresh but ver y, very familiar. They might not be hip, but they sure are groov y. T he Sheep dogs deserve to be the soundtrack to your fleecy moments.
Just one week to go until a massive wrong is put right! The 28th Annual Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on April 18 and, for Rush fans, that day will mark the end of a long campaign for justice. The Canadian trio of Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson will finally be making permanent waves in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after a 14-year wait. And if you’re thinking, well they don’t just let anyone in there, they sometimes do. The Hall of Fame, since its foundation in 1986, has inducted 279 artists and bands, or 701 people in total - one of them being Neil Diamond, so you see making excellent music isn’t a given. What artists do require, however, is an album that is a quarter-of-a-century old. Musicians aren’t eligible for the Hall of Fame until 25 years from the release of their first record, but with Rush releasing their self-titled debut in 1974, they’ve been eligible for induction since 1999. The reason for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions on any given year seems to be a bit of a mystery, with many music fans asking why some bands and artists haven’t made it while others are in more than once. Eric Clapton’s solo career along with his work with The Yardbirds and Cream has earned him a hat trick of inductions, while Beatles John, Paul and George are each in twice for both their solo and Beatles’ music. At least Rush fans can sleep easy after this year’s ceremony, and watching the band being inducted by Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters should be the icing on the bittersweet cake. Justice will be done! Dee Woods presents Nova Nights on Radio Nova Mon-Fri 7pm-12am & Sundays 12-2pm Follow her on Twitter @radeeoh
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Gather together at Lisloughrey Lodge THERE’S no Gathering as memorable and fun as the gathering together of family, relatives or friends, so to celebrate the Gathering 2013, Lisloughrey Lodge are offering a special designed to allow you to do just that. Gather your favourite people together to enjoy a two-night stay at the lovely Lisloughrey Lodge, which is set on 10 acres of woodland estate overlooking the beautiful Lough Corrib. The package is based on a booking of four deluxe courtyard rooms, and includes breakfast each morning and dinner for your party in Wilde’s Restaurant, where head chef Jonathan Keane is deservedly earning a name for himself as one of the best chefs in the west. The Gathering 2013 package is available from €165 for two nights’ B&B and one evening meal, based on a minimum booking of four bedrooms, each with two people sharing. For further information, call 094 954 5400 or see www. lisloughreylodge.com
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REVIEW: CLARION HOTEL OFFERING PRE-SUMMER PACKAGES
Enjoy a weekend of indulgence in Sligo
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I RECENTLY enjoyed a two-night stay at the remarkably imposing looking Clarion Hotel in Sligo. Our small party was given a very spacious suite comprising two rooms with three beds, a bathroom and a wide entrance hall. Indeed it was more like a one bedroom apartment than a hotel room. The style and layout of the suite suited our purposes to a T. On our first night we had dinner in the lovely Sinergie restaurant, which was full of family atmosphere. I had a vegetable strudel, which was a flaky pastry parcel of vegetables in a red spicy sauce. It was a really delicious vegetarian meal which is always the test of a talented chef. My companion had pork in a sticky gravy sauce and mash which she enjoyed thoroughly. The two children, one 16 and the other nine, enjoyed cod on a bed of pesto mash and chicken nuggets and chips respectively. The youngest child was well taken care of and the staff engaged her in direct conversation on matters of food and drink reference which I found quite refreshing and unpatronising. The hotel’s Kudos bar was our next stop and again, the place was full of families and the ambience was very relaxed. After the children went to bed at around 9pm, we stayed up for a while as the music took us back to
The stately Clarion Hotel in Sligo and one of its comfortable and family-friendly suites
the 80s and 90s with many favourites piped into the lounge all night long. The following night in the bar, there was a singer and musician to entertain the crowd. The next morning we were offered breakfast in bed. When the trays arrived at our door, we were treated to complimentary extra portions all round as there had been an earlier mistake with our order. I thought this a nice touch My companion and the 16-year-old then decided to check out the shopping in Sligo town while I went to the pool with the nine-year-old. Essence Spa and pool is a lovely haven of calm ambience and gorgeous treatments to relax the
hotel’s guests. The pool was small but perfect for our needs and there were very few using it. The nine-year-old, who cannot swim, even felt comfortable enough to try using one of the floats provided and under my instruction had her first swimming lesson. Later that afternoon, we all went to visit the famous Rosses Point to see the sad bronze statue on shore of the lady reaching out to sea in a vain lament for her relatives who have been lost at sea. The statue was very moving to behold and we were all moved by the inscription on the plaque about the strength of the local people over the years in the face of tragic loss.
We then went to have hot whiskeys in the Yeats Country Hotel as the day was ferociously wild and the wind whipped us indoors to a glorious fire. As we made our way up the long driveway back to the Clarion, we took in the beauty of that stately edifice built in 1847. The history of the building was intriguing as it started out as a great workhouse and then became a psychiatric hospital before settling into its present occupation as a luxury hotel. In its heyday in 1883, St Columba’s Lunatic Asylum held 1,100 inmates. The hospital closed in 1992 and remained so for 10 years before the Clarion group took it over and
pumped €45 million into its refurbishment. There are currently a number of good deals on offer at the Clarion in Sligo. Pre-summer packages include a twonight bed and breakfast, with one evening meal for €109 per person, or a three night B&B with two nights’ dinners for €175 per person. Weekend rates of two-night B&B with one evening meal is available at €139 per person. There are even cocktail-making classes on offer for the exuberant lassies. Sounds like fun to me! For more details and prices or to book, contact the Clarion Hotel in Sligo on 071 9119000 or email info@clarionhotelsligo. com.
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lucanRECRUITMENT Dun Laoghaire Tourism Information officer: Job description We are looking for a Tourism officer to develop and promote tourism in Dun Laoghaire in order to attract visitors and produce significant economic benefits for the local area.
Typical work activities As well as maintaining visitor services and attractions, the tourism officers will be involved in strategic planning and development. Their work involves liaising with the public and with local and public agencies, as well as behind-the-scenes preparation and planning.
Typical activities include • Producing tourist information, including art work, and writing press releases and copy for tourism guides /newsletters; • Setting up and attending exhibitions and holiday shows when needed; • Organising special and seasonal events and festivals; • Devising and planning tours, and arranging itineraries; • Liaising with local operators, the media, designers and printers; • Managing budgets and staff training when needed; • Ordering products and services; • Providing funding and business advice support and sending e-newsletters to local businesses; • Developing e-tourism platforms, including websites, and constructing business databases; • Writing and presenting reports for management; • Product development; • Talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handling media enquiries. • Undertaking market research with members of the public and visitors to particular attractions; • Supporting the local tourism industry through providing promotional opportunities;
Salary and Working Hours • Excellent Salary and full time contract
Requirements Candidates are required to have: • Local knowledge; • Positive attitude • Will to engage with visitors • Tourism management; • Archive and museum studies; • Business/management; Candidates will need to show evidence of the following: • Flexibility; • Resourcefulness; • The ability to produce a quality product on a limited budget; • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; • Creativity; • An eye for design; • IT skills; • Local knowledge and a lively interest in the sector.
Anyone who may feel that they fit this role can please contact Conal Keaney on 087-980 3201. No Recruiters or Agencies please
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Attending the GAA e-Learning portal launch at Croke Park were Dublin hurler Johnny McCaffrey and referee Maurice Deegan. Picture: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
supporting sport: gaa online initiative brings resources to community
Sporting portal launched to help local volunteers and clubs The GAA has last week launched a learning and development community portal to support people who are actively promoting Gaelic games both within the association and across the educational sector. GAA volunteers make up 42% of all sports volunteers in Ireland, while the association employs over 300 fulltime officers to supplement organisation and development. The portal will provide an additional means of providing key resources and information to support members
and non-members in their various capacities. The website, found at learning.gaa. ie, will be used to publish e-learning content and resources from the association’s coach, referee, player and administrator development programmes, as well as providing an opportunity for registered users to share and learn from one another. The portal, built with Enovation Solutions, an Irish integrator of open source software, uses the popular Moodle eLearning product, and will
also be used to publicise local events and information relevant to the various development programmes, by presenting calendars and news to members based on their club registration. Uachtaran Cumann Luthchleas Gael Liam O’Neill launching the portal said: “Our mission statement clearly identifies us as ‘a community based volunteer organisation promoting Gaelic games, culture and lifelong participation’, and in this regard it is essential that we support our members to participate to the best of their
ability in whatever role they aspire to. Central to this is increasing access to key resources for our active members. “This development, using cutting edge information technology, will allow individuals to learn at their own pace, from home or school, and in tandem with the great work of our coach, referee and comhairle (administrator) programme tutors on the ground we aim to provide a ‘blended learning’ solution in tune with best practice in education in the 21st century.”
THERE will be a healthy Lucan golf club contingent taking part in the Brabazon Trophy at Formby GC in England from June 26 to 29, following the selection of the six Irish competitors for the tournament by the Golfing Union of Ireland this week. The team will be managed by Lucan’s Tony Goode, while Richard O’Donovan is on the list of players along with Gary Hurley (NUIM), Dermot McElroy (Ballymena), Rory McNamara (Headfort), Chris Selfridge (Moyola Park) and Reeve Whitson (Mourne). Past winners include Sandy Lyle, Gordon Brand Jnr, Ronan Rafferty, Peter McEvoy, Peter Hanson from Sweden and Charl Schwartzel from South Africa.
c o n ta c t s Sports Editor: Rob Heigh rheigh@gazettegroup.com
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SPORT Ireland pipped to cup honour
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soccer: scotland take bob docherty title on goal difference
Seminar on new Garda vetting rules:
Dun LaoghaireRathdown and South Dublin County Sports Partnerships and the Irish Sports Council are organising an information evening for sporting clubs in the area to help them understand the new regulations regarding Garda vetting for sports clubs. This seminar, which takes place at Bewleys Hotel, Leopardstown, on Monday, April 22 from 7 to 9pm, will set out to answer questions such as these that many sport clubs have. Experts from the Irish Sports Council and a national sporting body will outline the procedures sports clubs are required to take to ensure all appropriate volunteers and coaches are vetted, and to address any questions. Admission to this seminar is free, but places are limited and you must preregister at www. gardavettingseminar. eventbrite.ie.
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The Republic of Ireland Under-15 girls, featuring a number of Gazette Country players among the extended squad, were pipped to the Bob Docherty Cup title last week by Scotland on a goal difference of one. The five-nations international soccer competition, which was held in Shaw’s Bridge in Belfast throughout the week, saw Ireland make impressive showings in all of their outings, winning their opening match against Wales 4-0, before a trio of 1-1 draws against England, Northern Ireland
and Scotland seeing them level on points with their Celtic neighbours. Only goal difference could separate them, which saw Scotland’s narrowly superior tally declare them the winners. Team boss Richelle O’Neill’s charges’ win against the Welsh in their opening encounter saw two goals in either half give Ireland maximum points out of the blocks. Sinead Ryan gave the Republic the lead on the 10-minute mark with a strike from close range. This lead was doubled when Roma McLaughlin headed home inside the box following a cross
Ireland’s Under-15 girls were impressive and organised in their four matches in the Bob Docherty tournament which was held in Belfast last week
courtesy of Swords native, captain Jamie Finn from St Finian’s CC. Jessica Nolan got her name on the score sheet with Ireland’s third goal on 41 minutes, and Lucan student Eleanor Ryan Doyle headed home a ball into the box from Nolan on the stroke of full time. The Republic of Ireland had a tougher test as they took to the field on Tuesday afternoon against England. The starting 11 saw Dearbhaile Beirne replace Lucan’s Niamh Farrelly. This was a physical game that saw the Irish under pressure for long periods of the first half. Ryan Doyle was unfortunate not to convert her effort goal bound as she went one on one with the Eng-
lish keeper early on. However, the deadlock was broken midway through the first half when Natasha Fenton converted from a set piece to give England the advantage. The Irish made a positive start in the second half as centre half Erica Byrne from Balbriggan got her head onto an excellent delivery from Nolan, only to see her effort go just wide. The equaliser came seconds from the final whistle as the industrious Jessica Nolan swept the ball into the danger zone from the final corner kick of the game, and an own goal from Amber Tullett saw a deserved draw as the result. McLoughlin was on hand to give the side
another late equaliser when they faced Northern Ireland in their third match of the cup, meeting another Nolan cross and beating the keeper to bring the sides level once again, as they had against England. Going into the final day’s matches, Scotland, England and Republic of Ireland were all in with a chance of clinching the trophy, locked on five points apiece, with Scotland ahead of Ireland by a single goal on goal difference, with England two further back. The sides were inseparable in the first half but Republic of Ireland took an early second half lead to move into pole position when Jamie Finn hit a cross into the box
which found Ryan free at the back post to open the scoring. However, Scotland’s Amy Gallacher chose a fine time to strike her first goal of the tournament, levelling the scores and ensuring Scotland would finish above their finalday opponents on goal difference. This result meant England needed a win to come out on top, but Wales chose the final day to pull off their best performance of the tournament, beating England 3-1 to send the championship to Scotland. However, it was the Scots’ 5-0 win against Northern Ireland that proved the difference between the teams in the final reckoning.
FAI brings Soccer Sisters football to Fingal Girls’ football was in focus over the Easter weekend, with the running of a number of the FAI Aviva Soccer Sisters camps. In Fingal, over 250 girls took part in camps in Balbriggan, Blancharstown, Malahide, Lusk and Skerries, representing the next generation of stars while the Under-17 and Under-19 sides were in international action in Austria and Holland. The biggest FAI camp in the country took place in Balbriggan at Gormanston
College, with 86 girls taking part. The Aviva Soccer Sister Easter camps in Fingal were strategically linked to local clubs to assist them in increasing their girls’ participation within their club. Commenting on the camps FAI/Fingal development officer Paul Keogh said: “This year saw our most successful girls’ camps in Fingal to date. It is fantastic to see clubs such as Malahide United, Skerries Town, Balbriggan FC, Lusk
United, Rush Athletic and Stamullen FC being so proactive and supportive of the camps. Each has a training program linked to the camp where the girls can continue to play for their local team. We are currently finalising a number of FAI girls-only festivals over the summer which proved such a success last year. It is also great to hear clubs such as Home Farm and Swords Celtic are keen to add girls football to their clubs. It should also be mentioned that without the
support of local authorities in this case Fingal County Council, these camps would not be possible” Malahide United’s girls’ training programme continues every Saturday in Gannon Park from 1 to 2pm. Malahide United are continuously looking for new girls to come along and experience soccer with the club. For more information on the Malahide United girls training programme, contact Michael O’Hara on 086 854 8592.
Some of the girls who attended the Soccer Sisters camp last weekend
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A force for good in Ciaran’s honour
Round Tower player Ciaran Carr died at a training session last year. His family have launched a bold new initiative to make sure such a tragedy can be prevented in future In January last year, Ciaran Carr collapsed and died while training with Round Tower in Clondalkin. This unexpected and tragic event brought Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) to the forefront of the minds of many in the local community and beyond. Last week saw a new initiative launched that aims to ensure that a tragic case like Ciaran’s never happens again. The Ciaran Carr Foundation was launched at Croke Park by Dublin senior football manager and Round Tower man Jim Gavin, alongside Ciaran’s parents, Gemma and Philip Carr, who are the driving force behind the foundation. Speaking to Gazette Sport last week, Philip explained the purpose of the foundation. “The foundation has
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been established to ensure that a tragedy like Ciaran’s does not happen within our community again. “We are launching this initiative to not only honour Ciaran but also in the hope of making a tangible difference by informing people about SADS, and also by educating them about how to deal with it. “We want as many people as possible, especially those involved with teams, to know how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and how to perform CPR. We’d encourage clubs and teams to have defibrillators on site, that it
is known where they are and people know how to use them. “At Round Tower, at our home venues at Moyle Park, at Monastery Road and at Corkagh Park all have AED devices. The senior team carry a portable defibrillator with them.” In addition to AED training and provision, the foundation aims to encourage the screening of every player at a club at least every two years, which consists of each playing member completing a GAA approved cardiac questionnaire and in turn being screened by a medical professional. Round Tower incorporated the health questionnaire into their annual enrolment procedures recently, and initially, Philip and the foundation are keen to ensure that all players from
Pictured at the launch of the Ciaran Carr Foundation at Croke Park last week are Dublin footballer Kevin O’Brien, Ciaran’s parents Gemma and Philip and Dublin football manager, Jim Gavin. Picture: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE
Under-12 to minor level receive the opportunity to avail of health checks should the results of the questionnaires return anything that may suggest an underlying health condition. The foundation also wants to set an example
cal training.” Unfortunately, it can take a tragic case like Ciaran’s to show the lack of medical facilities and training in amateur sports. “Ciaran’s case is not the only one that happened last year. There were cases
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for other clubs, regardless of the sport, as Philip explained. “Although the foundation has been set up in conjunction with the GAA, it’s not a GAA foundation. It can help out with any sporting body, and we would be delighted to help out any sporting organisation and work with them on developing their procedures so they can do a similar thing. “We would love to see as many AEDs out there as possible, in accessible locations, and those who have trained with them, who are managing teams, that it is ingrained in the back of their heads that they know it is there and how to use it. “If it were up to me, I would ensure that everyone involved in sporting clubs had a level of medi-
in Mayo, in Kilkenny, in Cork. We were driven to do something positive. If we can highlight SADS, if we can somehow get a thought into a young person’s head to say something to an older person or an adult or a mentor if they are not feeling well, then we are making a difference. “Young people feel they are invincible, and they don’t think they could have heart problems. But as we know to our cost, they do. “By setting an example to other sporting clubs and organisations we hope they will come on board and join in our battle.” For more information on the foundation and its aims, see the Ciaran Carr Foundation on Facebook, or email ciarancarrfoundation@gmail.com.
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Take part and win with Gazette Sport and SPAR Great Ireland Run Dublin Gazette Newspapers have teamed up again this year with the SPAR Great Ireland Run to recognise the top runners in each of our local areas. The Gazette will recognise the fastest man and woman from each paper’s circulation area with a specially designed plaque as well as prizes of sports gear. After the run, we will also be publishing a results list of the top local male and female finishers. The SPAR Great Ireland Run 2013 will take place in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 14, at 1pm. Up to 12,000 entries are expected and every adult entrant will receive an exclusive technical T shirt as well as a medal and a generous goody bag after completing the run. Entries can still be made online at www. greatirelandrun.org, and from Thursday, April 11, at Lifestlye Sports in Blanchardstown.
Dokter bringing his cure to Irish national soccer Dutch national coach Ruud Dokter has been appointed the FAI’s high performance director, it was announced last week. Dokter has wide-ranging international experience, most recently with the KNVB, the Dutch football association, where he held a variety of senior coaching positions at men’s U-15 to U-21 level, as well as coaching the senior women’s team, and has built up a wealth of experience in delivering the world famous Dutch model of player development. Dokter will oversee the non-senior international men’s programme, the women’s senior and underage international programme, coach education and player development. Speaking about his appointment, Ruud Dokter said: “I am really looking forward to taking up the role of high performance director for the FAI. I will be getting involved in Irish football at an exciting time for the game here with the emergence of many promising young players and solid performances at underage international level.”
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soccer: selections continue united’s fine season
Harriers’ run out for success home and away LUCAN Harriers enjoyed a strong fortnight, with plenty of club members competing in far-flung destinations. At the Manchester half-marathon, Eileen O’Brien completed the course in an excellent time of 1.46. This race took place in extremely cold conditions but this did not hinder O’Brien as she came second in her category. In the Clonakilty 10k, club newcomer Clare Kavanagh ran her first race in the Lucan vest, on a very hilly route in a fine time of 50.44. Clare Joyce made a return to longer distance racing last weekend by tackling the Connemara half-marathon. She was the sole club representative at this very tough course, and by all accounts it was made even harder by the windy conditions, finishing the route in 2.03. The first race of the Meet And Train Summer League was hosted by Lucan Harriers AC and was a 5k race, with 11 ladies from Lucan taking part, as pictured above. The Lucan ladies are, from left to right, Bernie Stapleton, Una Cassoni, Edel Smyth, Amber Nugent, Josie Dignam, Fiona Hegarty, Maria Donoghue, Deirdre Daly, Donna Mulligan, Eileen O’Brien and Sinead Murphy. First home for Lucan was Deirdre Daly, in 14th position and a time of 21.48; she was followed by Bernie Stapleton in 22.03 and next was Eileen O’Brien in 23.38. Donna Mulligan was the fourth Lucan home in 24.34 with Una Cassoni making her return to racing after Tralee in a time of 25.16. Next was Amber Nugent in 26.26 and Edel Smyth was 27.16. Sinead Murphy was back on form in 27.22, and she was followed by Fiona Hegarty in 28.35, with Maria O’Donoghue in 30.15, and Josie Dignam in 30.42. There were four representatives from Lucan at the BHAA race in Raheny on Saturday. Gareth Faraday continues to shine as he had a top 20 position, home in 22.31 for the men’s four-mile race. He was then followed by Gerry Byrne Snr in 26.48. For the ladies, the distance was two miles, and the first home was Bernie Stapleton in 13.47 and 3rd in her category. Eileen O’Brien was home in 15.08 and was first in her category.
Lucan United trio Conor Masterson, Sean Whelan and Brandon Payne will be part of the Ireland Under-15 panel to face Finland
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LUCAN United’s Conor Masterson, Sean Whelan and Brandon Payne have all been included in the Republic of Ireland U-15 panel to play two friendly internationals against Finland in Dublin next week. The trio are part of Lucan’s U-15 side that are currently riding high in the DDSL Michael McKiernan Premier division, a side who are level at the top of the league with reigning All-Ireland champions Templeogue United. Lucan have reg-
istered only one loss in their last 14 games. That defeat came at the hands of Malahide United, on whom they have the chance to exact revenge in the SFAI AllIreland Cup semi-final in Dodsboro. Ahead of that date, though, the trio will line out in green when they meet the Finns on Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm at the Oscar Traynor Centre in Coolock, then meet again on Thursday, April 18 at 12 noon, with manager Niall Harrison set to use 25 players across the two matches. “Some players will
memorial 5k run Annual Tom Byrne race now open for entries Entry is now open for the annual Tom
Byrne Memorial race, which will be held on Sunday, May 12 at 11am, in honour of one of the founding members of Lucan Harriers. The 2013 race will feature chip timing, and is an AAI certified race, with prizes for the first three men and women home, as well as age category prizes. Athletes can enter at a discount rate at www.rundublin.com, or can enter on the day for €20.
feature in one game and some players will feature in both games,” explained Harrison, whose side is unbeaten this season, having seen off Juventus and Wolves, and who drew with the Aspire Academy and Brighton and Hove Albion in development matches. “We’re looking to build and continue on what we’ve done so far this season — to continue playing the way we’ve been playing and, hopefully, winning the games which is part of the development process, too.” The squad contains a couple of new faces
including Mikey Quigley and Louis Dunne, son of Colchester United’s Dublin-born boss Joe Dunne. “Mikey Quigley is a centre-midfielder who can also play right-back so we’re looking forward to seeing how he does. “Louis Dunne is a central midfield player with a nice left foot. He’s an intelligent player, technically very good. We’ve had him in twice and he did well. He brings good passing ability and tidiness in his play. “Yousef Mahdy is a striker who was previously in the North Dub-
lin Schoolboy League but his family moved to Limerick, and he has done very well scoring goals regularly for Mungret Regional,” said Harrison. “We’ve some new players in the squad, too, so we’re hoping they can really build on what we’ve seen from them in their regional centres and in training. “Jason McGee from Glenea United in Donegal has done well at the regional centre in Letterkenny. He’s a tall centre-back and it will be interesting to see how he does,” said Harrison.
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County board defer football fixture plans sport@gazettegroup.com
THE Dublin senior and inter football first round dates have been deferred f o l l ow i n g a D u b l i n county board decision this week. The opening phase of the competition was due to be played this week but Dublin’s continued involvement in
the national leagues playoff phases in both football and hurling saw the board push back the fixtures to allow the senior panel full access to their players for these key games. Should Jim Gavin’s footballers lose at the semi-final stage of the NFL, first round fixtures will be moved back
to the week of May 8-11 but if the Dubs fall at the semi-final stage, games will be played from April 24-27. With the new dates, the county board are hopeful of having at least one round of the SFC and IFC played before allowing Gavin three weeks to prepare for Dublin’s opening
Leinster championship date on June 1 against Carlow or Westmeath. Speaking about the decision, board chairman Andy Kettle said: “There were two things we had to look at. There was player welfare and the second thing was club availability before a knock-out championship.”
camogie: lucan players provide backbone of team
Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields Well done to Johnny McCaffrey,
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Peter Kelly, Chris Crummey and the
Why not book the all-weather pitch
Dublin hurlers on making it back up to
in Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club for
Division 1A on Saturday night.
games or matches and a party in
Membership is now overdue and
the clubhouse afterwards. Package
can be paid online through our web-
includes the full pitch from 1.30pm to
site www.lucansarsfields.ie or at the
2.30pm on a Sunday afternoon and a
clubhouse bar. There will be a strict no
reserved area in the clubhouse from
pay, no play policy in place this year.
2.30pm onwards for your party. You
Results of our first golf society out-
may bring you own food but all drinks
ing of 2013 at the K-Club: the winners
must be purchased in the Club bar.
were - 1st: Ben Quilligan 7 39 points,
Cost is €100 for non members and €80
2nd Damien O’Brien 9 39 points; 1st
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Class 1 Aaron Callaghan, 5 35 points;
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1st Class 2 Michael Roche 18 34 points;
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avoid disappointment.
points. Spring finally arrived for the U-9 footballers on Saturday with an away
For every club member who books a course in Colaiste Laichtin for July or August, the club will receive €100.
game at St Anne’s, Bohernabreena
Our nurseries for boys and girls
and a home game against Cuala. The
born in 2006, 2007 and 2008 continue
U-9s won all five games with some fine
every Saturday at 1.30pm on our all-
flowing attacking football and deter-
weather pitch at 12th Lock.
mined defending on a fine sunny day.
Camogie nursery at 2.15pm for girls
Each game was interspersed with
aged six and over. This is your child’s
great interplay between the boys
chance to be coached by Dublin senior
resulting in excellent team scores.
hurling captain, Johnny McCaffrey.
st pat’s palmerstown
Lucan players Orla Beagan, Kate Whyte, Niamh Byrne, Annemarie Courtney and Claire Rigney lined out for Dublin
Sars stars shine for unlucky Dublin
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Dublin 1-7 Tipperary 0-13 sport@gazettegroup.com
A HEALTHY Lucan Sarsfields camogie contingent lined out in sky blue against Tipperary at the 12th Lock last weekend, but a tough second half performance left them destined for a playoff against Kilkenny to keep alive their interest in the All-Ireland minor A championship. They will wonder how they only scored three points in the second half, leading to a three point defeat which leaves Dub-
lin, Kilkenny and Tipp on level points at the end of the group stage. Despite the cold conditions, both sides served up a very terrific competitive game. Tipperary opened the scoring when Tara Kennedy tapped over the first of her eight points, all scored from frees. But Dublin replied immediately with a welltaken goal from Lucan starlet Orla Beagan. On 20 minutes, her club mate Kate Whyte sent a ferocious penalty just inches over the bar. With Niamh Byrne in the backs and Annemarie Courtney and Claire
Rigney – all Lucan players – working tirelessly in the half-backs, Dublin were well in the game while Beagan added another point leaving the hosts with a delicate 2 point lead at half time, 1-4 to 0-5. Dublin got off to a good start after the interval when midfielder Ailbhe Ryan sent over an early long range point. Martha O’Donoghue and Orla Beagan added a point apiece. But two more pointed frees from Tara Kennedy kept Dublin in check with a three-point lead midway through the second
half. But they failed to add another score while Tipp’s run of five unanswered points saw them bounce back to ultimately claim the win. Following a tiebreaking draw, Tipperary have been drawn to go straight through to the semi final. They will play Cork in one pairing. Kilkenny were the next team out of the draw so they will have home venue against Dublin in the playoff to decide who will go through as the other semi-finalist The playoff will take place on April 13 with the semi finals on April 20.
St Pat’s U-13 camogie team had a fine
Friday night in freezing conditions v
victory on Sunday morning when they
Thomas Davies but were also unlucky.
beat Commercials in a very tight and
Well done to all the girls involved.
hard-fought game with goals from
The junior and senior hurlers started
Ashling and Sadbh. Only a point from
their season with a great victory over
Sadbh separated the teams in the
Raheney.
end, with St Pat’s holding onto their
The U-14 hurlers were unlucky
unbeaten record and top the league
against Erin Go Bragh. The U-11 foot-
table. Well done to all the girls midfield
ballers showed a fine footballing dis-
and defence also.
play to beat Liffey Gaels.
The U-12s were not so lucky this
Keep Friday, May 4, free for our
weekend at the start of their league
world record attempt in Glenaulin
against Peregrine’s.
Park, please check our Facebook page
The U-15s fought a hard battle last
for more details and to register.
westmanstown gaels The ladies were the only club team in
town on Sunday morning to Fingallians
action last week when they started
with a 10.30am start.
their season with a good away win in
It was a busy weekend for the Gaels
the cup at Clontarf. In a closely-fought
with the U-8s hosting their annual blitz
encounter, they succeeded against
in Westmanstown. Thank you to the
the home side by a point on a scoreline
coaches and parents involved.
of 2-6 to 1-8. Their first league fixture
The U-11s completed their grading
of the season against Lucan Sars-
league with another win. The U-11 and
fields takes place in Westmanstown
U-13 girls fought hard in their league
this week.
encounters but lost to Ballymum and
Ladies training continues on Saturday mornings at 9am and on Mondays at 7pm.
St Monica’s respectively. A big thank you to club GPO Declan Jennings and his team of mentors for
Both the men’s intermediate and
making the GAA skills Easter Camp a
junior teams resume their league
week of fun and frolics for all involved.
campaigns next weekend, with the
Almost 100 children participated over
intermediates away to Garristown on
the week from Clonsilla, Lucan, Clonee
Saturday evening with a 6pm start,
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and the juniors at home in Westmans-
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McGregor a knockout on UFC debut peter carroll
It took Conor McGregor barely 67 seconds to dispose of opponent Marcus Brimage on Saturday night in Stockholm, earning the former Colaiste Cois Life student $60,000 (€46,000) for the Knockout Of The Night bonus in his UFC debut. The SBG man’s uppercut did the damage to the American, and after eating two of the Irish southpaw’s finest shots referee Robert Sundel was forced to step in and stop the action as the grounded Brimage could not intelligently defend himself from McGregor’s barrage.
One of the first things announced after the event was that McGregor, 24, had been offered a fight on the UFC’s next Boston card, something that is sure to be a big draw for the Irish/ American community in the region. UFC president Dana White praised his new featherweight sensation after the bout. “First of all, it’s his first fight ever in the UFC,” said White speaking after the event, “ he walks out tonight and got in the Octagon like it was his hundredth fight in the UFC. “From the minute the bell started, he was nice and relaxed and moved around, and even after he gets the
knockout, it’s like he’s been here before and done it 100 times. The kid was totally relaxed. I’m impressed.” The Dubliner looked as poised as ever in his UFC debut and after a heated weigh in the night before, Marcus Brimage was transfixed on his opponent as McGregor stretched and shadowboxed in his corner. At the sound of the bell, the Irishman emerged from his corner from his knees and Brimage came to meet him in the middle of the Octagon, where seconds later he barely avoided a spinning kick from the John Kavanagh product. After the contest was stopped
McGregor went straight back to his corner and asked for the tricolour and he was forced to used evasive skills as UFC officials tried to take it from him. “The Irish fans here were great, it’s
all happening back home,” he said in reaction to the droves from the Emerald isle in the Ericcson Globe Arena. “I want to show the Irish public what real combat is and I can really feel the buzz from back home.”
Marcus Brimage proved no match for the explosive McGregor