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alex Vaughan, Cathal Maher and Lourd Valenzuela from Adamstown Community College presenting their project at SciFest at the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown recently. Their work concentrated on sports drinks.

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Garda initiative set to target youth crime New project to be set up in Lucan and run by Crosscare services centre

 Ian Begley

A total of €125,000 in funding for a new project to prevent youth crime in Lucan has been announced by locally-based Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald.

The funding will go

towards establishing Lucan’s first ever Garda youth diversion project which will work to prevent youth crime in the local community.

Crosscare Lucan Youth Services has been selected to run the new youth diversion project, which will be

based at the Griffeen Youth Centre.

The project offers young people opportunities in education, employment training, sport, art and music.

Making the announcement Minister Fitzgerald said: “It is important that we

invest to support this young population, to provide positive opportunities for recreation and socialising while working to prevent any negative trends such as involvement in youth crime.”

Full Story on Page 7

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earthquake Lucan native shares his experience of disaster

‘Heroes being made by the minute’ Luca n n a t i ve a n d founder of the Nagarkot orphanage in Nepal Fachtna “Doc” Clandillon has described his terrifying experience he and his family endured during the second earthquake that has hit Nepal in the space of three weeks.

On May 12, at least 117 people were killed by the earthquake in Nepal and more than 2 , 5 0 0 p e o p l e we r e injured, primarily in mountain regions of the northeast.

The aftershock caused mass panic as many people were liv-

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ing in the open air after the April quake.

Clandillon said that he was with his wife and two children during the first tremor but was not with them for the second, describing how his “life flashed before my eyes”.

He said: “I got on my bike, and stop-started

through crazed jammed up traffic, as other aftershocks rattled the four storey buildings on either side. I got home to see my wife and kids sitting outside with neighbours.

I hadn’t seen them for two days, but it felt like a lifetime.”

Clandillon first moved from Lucan to Nepal in 2009, setting up programmes for children from the area as well as an orphanage in Naharkot.

He said that his charity Nagarhope has been trying to acquire tarpaulin sheets and tents along with relief shel-

ter, food and donated clothes.

“Our ow n school, in operation only one year, suffered minor cracks after quake one, and severe damage after quake two.

“Our rented office cracked beyond repair, a three-room classroom we built for Shree Terse School in Talamarang Sindupalchowk is now reduced to rubble on three sides.

“The figures change daily, but over half a million or more homes have been destroyed and another half a million not safe enough to live in; 30,000 classrooms are unfit to run classes in.

“Relief is yet to reach some of the most vulnerable people in far-flung mountainous areas.

“Schools in the 14 most affected districts which opened midApril, will not star t classes until June 1

On May 12, at least 117 people were killed by the earthquake in Nepal and more than 2,500 people were injured

at the earliest. Those buildings that have been totally wrecked may not run classes for months.

“The Nepali people have been very resilient in the face of destruction before, and have started to pick themselves up, on more than one occasion recently.

“Heroes are being made by the minute, as ordinary locals take

the mantle and initiate rebuilding and relief efforts.”

Clandillon went on to say that Nagarhope’s first rebuilding project is in their own school in Sathikurya.

“By May 20, we will have five or six volunteers, both foreign and Nepali, taking a three or four day trip to our site, where we plan to con-

struct two classrooms and a kitchen with local know-how and materials as well as 50 or so pieces of corrugated roofing. Our duty to our own students and getting the school to rise from the rubble is our first priority.”

Those who wish to help can do so by visiting the website nagarhope.com/donate

Children’s Music Festival is back The Ruaille Buaille Lucan Children’s Music Festival is back again this year which will see a week of exciting music workshops, performances and outdoor events, suitable for all ages.

Taking place from June 9 to 13, the festival organised by South Dublin County Council Arts and Library Services, will include the Mobile Music Machine, a fun string quartet delivering

a varied programme of musical treats and the return of the ever popular traditional fiddler Daire Bracken, from internationally acclaimed band Slide.

Members of the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama Traditional Music Ensemble, TraDITum, under the direction of Aimee Farrell Courtney, will also come to Lucan for the festival week providing workshops, masterclass-

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es and performances in schools and in Lucan Library.

New for Ruaille Buaille 2015 is the Mad for Trad Festival Orchestra, which is open to all young players in South Dublin County, and also a full day of Jazz events with the National Concert Hall’s Eco Jazz Quartet and the Errigal Groove Orchestra - a group of 15 young jazz performers from Donegal.

Ruaille Buaille will host a Gala Gig of 200 young school voices all performing alongside Ireland’s Eurovision winner Eimear Quinn at the festival’s highlight concert, in the wonder-

ful setting of the Chinese Gospel Church, Esker House.

Once again, the festival will conclude with a free finale outdoor performance on June 13 in Griffeen Park in an afternoon of interactive workstations, demonstrations and performances for all the family.

This year’s festival will be launched in Lucan Library on June 9 by Deputy Mayor Liona O’Toole. All are welcome to this music extravaganza of local and professional talent, setting the tone of the exciting week to come.

Visit www.artscope.ie for more information of this festival.

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crash: ‘Every bone in body hurts…

Scariest moment of my life’

County is age friendly

Lucky escape for Lucan’s Eimear  Ian Begley

A young woman from Lucan who managed to escape alive from the recent Philadelphia train crash that killed seven people has said that every bone in her body hurts after the tragedy and that it was the scariest moment of her life.

Eimear Kelleher was on board the Amtrak train which derailed on the night of May 12 with 238 people on board.

Witnesses said the front of Amtrak Train 188 shook as it went into a turn, and the six cars behind it then went off the rails.

Many of the 65 people brought to hospital that suffered injuries during

the crash continue to remain in a critical condition.

Kelleher was on the train returning to Brooklyn in New York, where she currently lives and works as a brand ambassador for Tullamore Dew whiskey.

Shortly after the crash she tweeted: “Every bone in my body hurts… Scariest moment of my life.

Luckily I’m just a little banged up. Not everyone was as blessed. Keep #Philly in your thoughts tonight.”

Kelleher said that she had been on the train about 15 minutes when the accident happened and that the train started to speed up and before she knew it she was

upside down lying on the ceiling.

Other passengers who escaped uninjured from the train immediately swung into action to help those who were still trapped inside.

Two men helped Kelleher escape from the carriage, which had begun to fill up with smoke in the moments after the crash.

The packed train was travelling from Washington to New York when it came off the tracks at approximately 9.20pm.

Kelleher was rushed to hospital and was treated with minor injuries, and was given the all-clear to return home to Brooklyn, but was left feeling very sore.

Cooking up a storm: Family fun day to celebrate Eurospar store launch celebrity chef Neven Maguire was on hand recently to welcome customers to a family fun day celebrating the newly launched Eurospar Lucan showcase store. Customers were greeted with a host of activities and attractions including the Taste of Ireland food fair with culinary master Maguire serving up a number of delicious dishes. While children enjoyed activities such as face painting and bouncing castles, customers were treated to spin and win prize giveaways, along with free refreshments. Picture: Naoise Culhane

F ol l ow i n g t h e development of the council’s age-friendly strategy, South Dublin was recently declared an age-friendly county by the World Health Organisation.

Since then, an alliance of partners, chaired by South Dublin County Council chief executive Danny McLoughlin, have worked together on a range of projects and initiatives, all aimed at making the county an ideal place to grow older.

The council have now issued their first monthly AFC newsletter which contains details of some of those initiatives, including the annual Bealtaine Festival this month.

To view it visit www. sdcc.ie.

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the basics Invaluable life-saving skills

Free first-aid classes on offer The Irish Red Cross’ Lucan Branch is offering free first-aid training to all parents and their children over the summer holidays.

Starting every Monday from June 8 at 8pm in the Methodist Church in Lucan Village, participants will learn the basics of first-aid training that will provide them with invaluable life-saving skills.

No further experience is necessary and everyone is being encouraged to take part.

Lucan’s Red Cross branch provides first-aid training to the public, as well as further training to those who join us as volunteers.

They often provide first-aid cover at public events such as the Lucan Festival, Lucan St Patrick’s Day Parade and other local sporting/

public events.

The Irish Red Cross provides voluntary ambulance services, mountain and lake search and rescue services and a broad variety of community-based health, social care and youth programmes in Ireland.

For further information and to find out how to get involved, visit lucanredcross@gmail.com

programme: over 400 lanterns to be replaced

Council to invest in low-energy lighting

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Ian Begley

South Dublin County Council is to invest over €700,000 in high quality, energy efficient LED public street lighting.

The council is leading the way with new energy efficient alternatives and have announced details of a proposed multi-annual investment programme in the upgrade of their public lighting system.

Throughout the remainder of the year the council will invest over €700,000 in upgrading existing lights to low energy LED lanterns.

These new LED lanterns will use significantly less energy compared to existing conventional streetlights.

In addition, they have a lifetime in excess of 15 years delivering immediate savings of over €60,000 per year in lower energy and maintenance costs.

High quality LED lighting will also increase the visibility and visual attraction of the county’s villages, residential and commercial centres around Dublin MidWest.

Chief executive Daniel McLoughlin said: “Improving the quality, efficiency, and reliability of our county’s street

Lucan will receive 99 LED lanterns in a number of areas including Sarsfield Park

lights is essential to the public safety of our residents. We want to deliver on our commitment to reduce energy use, increase sustainability and offer our citizens and businesses a better quality of light.”

The first phase of the programme will include the replacement of over 400 lanterns with LED lanterns in the centres of Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Rathfarnham and Templeogue Villages.

Over 650 lanterns will be replaced at various locations throughout the county.

Lucan will receive 99 LED lanterns in the areas of Ballydowd Gove,

Lucan Heights, Roselawn and Sarsfield Park.

Clondalkin will benefit from 118 lanterns in Castle Avenue/Drive/Close/ Grove, Castle Park/View, Knockmeenagh Road, Laurel Park, Newlands Avenue/Drive/Park/ Road and Watery lane.

Tallaght will also receive 164 lanterns in St Maelruans Park, Bancroft Avenue/Close/ Grove/Park/Road.

We l c o m i n g t h e announcement of the new street lights, Cllr Danny O’Brien (SF) said: “As a member of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee I would like to welcome this move by SDCC. These new LED lanterns use significantly

less energy compared to existing conventional streetlights.

“The council are leading the way on installing this technology and I will push for more funding for Lucan and Palmerstown, to upgrade the street lights in the area.”

Cllr Emer Higgins (FG) also commented, saying: “I think it’s great to see investment in better public lighting. Visibility at dusk and nightfall is a real problem for both pedestrian safety and the general safety of residents.

“It’s important that resources are being targeted effectively to ensure that we are lighting up areas that require additional visibility.”

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council Public’s help sought to identify alleged polluters

SDCC finding it hard to identify dumpers  Ian Begley ibegley@dublingazette.com

South Dublin County Council has revealed that they are finding it increasingly difficult to track the identities of illegal dumpers following calls for the council to take immediate action to address this issue.

The council have stated that personal information from individuals who illegally dump is generally removed or shredded.

They are now appealing to residents and the public at large to support them in their efforts to identify alleged polluters.

A council spokesper-

son told The Gazette: “Unfor tunately, it is proving more difficult to obtain evidence in relation to the identity of polluters as identif ying information is generally removed or shredded. “ We c o n t i n u e t o encourage residents and the public at large to support the council in efforts to identify alleged polluters and to provide the necessary information to allow appropriate enforcement action to be taken.”

T he spokesperson went on to say that they have developed a new Litter Management Plan with hopes

of addressing this issue, which includes the use of monitoring solutions such as CCTV. “A number of factors must be taken into consideration when assessing a location for suitability for CCTV, including the extent of the problem, access to an electricity source, local topography and the availability of financial resources,” said the spokesperson.

In relation to this issue, Lucan Cllr Ed O’Brien (FF) has called for immediate action to counter continual dumping in Tandy’s Lane, Lucan.

This call comes after further dumping just days after the council closed a

section of the lane for half a day to cleanse it.

He said: “I have placed a number of motions on council agendas to try to deal with this issue and the council have reacted immediately on all occasions to address the issue.

“This was the second time in six months that the lane was closed at Meadowview Grove to facilitate cleansing and it is soul destroying to see dumping happening almost immediately that the council’s cleansing crew have cleared the area.”

Clondalkin Cllr Trevor Gilligan (FF) also said that illegal dumping is

Calls have been made for the council to take immediate action to address illegal dumping

a serious concern in Clondalkin and aggress that increased resources in motoring are needed.

“It does happen a lot in Clondalkin, especially in the blackspots like Nangar Lane and on the stretch of road through to

Newcastle.

“People are throwing things from black rubbish bags to washing machines. I think that the council needs to increase their resources in tackling illegal dumping, but I just don’t think the recourses

are even there.

“Whilst I agree that no matter how much the council tries to tackle this issue, culprits dumping illegally are always developing new ways to not get caught,” said Cllr Gilligan.

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funding Providing positive opportunities, preventing negative trends

€125k to prevent youth crime  Ian Begley

A total of €125,000 in funding for a new project to prevent youth crime in Lucan has been announced by local Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald.

The funding will go towards establishing the first ever Garda Youth Diversion Project in Lucan which will work to prevent youth crime in the local community.

Crosscare Lucan Youth Services have been selected to run the new Youth Diversion Project, which will be based at the Griffeen Youth Centre, working closely with local gardai. Two new staff will also be appointed to Lucan as part of the new project.

Garda Youth Diversion Projects serve young

people who are at risk of getting into trouble with the law. The projects are designed to help young people develop their sense of community and their social skills through different activities.

The project offers young people opportunities in education, employment training, sport, art and music.

Making the announcement Minister Fitzgerald said: “Lucan is a generally a safe place to live.

But Lucan is also seeing a massive explosion it its teenage population.

It is important that we invest to support this young population, to provide positive opportunities for recreation and socialising while working to prevent any negative trends such as involvement in youth

crime.

“As local TD and Justice Minister I am committed to support An Garda Siochana in their proactive efforts to work with young people to deter them from crime.

“The new Lucan Youth Diversion project is a first for our area and I hope it will play an important role in supporting local young people and preventing youth crime in our community.

“I would like to wish Crosscare Lucan Youth Services the very best as they set-up this new project. I would also like to commend Lucan gardai, led by Superintendent Dermot Mann in their ongoing efforts to keep our communities safe.”

T he allocation to Lucan forms part of a

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald: “ It is important that we invest to support this young population.”

larger €2.8 million allocation from the Dormant Accounts Disbursement Scheme to expand Garda Youth Diversion Services in communities across the country.

Lucan is one of 10 areas nationwide which will receive a new Garda

Youth Diversion Projects (GYDP). This will bring to 110 the total number of GYDP’s in operation.

In addition Minister Fitzgerald has allocated funding for the recruitment of additional staff to 14 existing Garda Youth Diversion.

M i n i s t e r F i t z g e rald concluded: “This investment in new and expanded projects in Lucan and right across the countr y demonstrates my commitment as Minister for Justice to work to prevent and reduce youth crime.”

eligibility

Time to vote on age of president While it has been all but forgotten due to the high profile of the Marriage Referendum, there is another referendum being held on May 22.

Voters will be asked to reduce the age at which candidates are eligible for election to the office of President from 35 to 21-years-old.

The current legislation reads: “Every citizen who has reached his thirty-fifth year of age is eligible for election to the office of President.”

It is proposed that this be changed to: “Every citizen who has reached the age of twenty-one years is eligible for election to the office of President.”

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Mary O’Dwyer and Mary Bowler

Emma Finley, Alanna Mullins and Aine O’Connor. Pictures: Jolasdf

Leixlip: Liffey Celtics Basketball Club awards event

And the winners are? club celebrates success

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iffey Celtics Basketball Club held their end of season awards for their two seniors ladies teams in the Court Yard Hotel in Leixlip recently.

Joe Tiernan, the club’s chairman opened the proceedings by expressing his thanks to the club’s players, mentors and supporters for making it a great year for the club.

The team coach Shane Mullins thanked all of the team members for their commitment and the team managers Mary O’Dwyer and Matt Masterson.

Pulling the winning ticket for Ed Sheeran tickets is Yvonne Matt Masterson, Mary O’Dwyer and Shane Mullin

Moriarty

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Karen Mealey, Ailbhe O’Connor and Aoife Tiernan

Joe Tiernan, chairman of Liffey Aoife Masterson and Erin Bracken

Celtics

Yvonne Bracken and Michelle Carvalho

The Courtyard’s Player of the Year, Aine O’Connor, whose award is presented by Luke Shannon Holbrook and Chloe Mullins

Moriarty

Shelby Smith and Meagan Hoffman

Player Of The Year Karen Mealy and Mary O’Dwyer

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A DAY IN THE LIFE: singer-songwriter damien dempsey’s routines

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He’s boxing clever with yoga to help him relax

 Bairbre Ni Bhraonain

AHEAD of his appearance at this year’s Salmon Leap Festival in Leixlip, which runs from May 29 to 31, singer Damien Dempsey took some time out to run through an average day in his life.

“I get up at around 11am and I’ll have some warm lemon water, a Granny Smith apple and some vitamins.

“If it’s sunny at all, I’ll get out on a bit of a quilt and do yoga moves – I know about five of them!

“So, I’ll do them in the sun, get the old vitamin D in, and the bit of air while stretching. Then I’ll do some [yoga] breathing at the end of it. That’ll put you in good form.

“Then I go back in and probably have some free-range scrambled eggs and vegetarian sausages,” he said.

Dempsey then gets a chance to check his emails before doing some song-writing or cycling to Howth or Portmarnock

for a swim if the tide is in.

“I might meet up with friends of mine.

There’s a few lads from Darndale, an actor and a rapper and I get together with them. We’ll have an old pow-wow and a chat and then go down to the cinema.

“Then I might meet my father for lunch; he’s retired now and lives in the area. I might meet my mother; she lives in the city so I might go in there for lunch, either at her house or out in a cafe.”

Dempsey likes to have dinner at home when he is not on the road, and often keeps it simple with some fried fish and oven chips.

“Then I’d watch a bit of telly in the evening. I record a load of documentaries and movies on the old Sky box. In the evening too, I’ll probably go down to St Anne’s Park for a jog or to the boxing club and do a few rounds on the bag and a little bit of sparring.

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Damien Dempsey: “Before I go to bed at around 5am, I just love the stillness of the night to reflect on things when everybody’s dreaming”

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‘I’m staying clear of any punches to the head. It’s making the singing easier now that I can breathe through my nose’ -----------------------------------------

“I don’t do head shots anymore; I’m getting a bit too old for that. I got my nose fixed as my septum was deviated from years of getting hit.

“So I just got it fixed now; I’m staying clear of any punches to the head. It’s

making the singing a bit easier now that I can breathe through my nose.

“Before I go to bed at around 5am, I just love the stillness of the night to reflect on things when everybody’s dreaming.”

This year’s line-up at at the Salmon Leap Festival also features KILA, Sharon Shannon, Altan, Mundy, Eddi Reader, Luka Bloom, Mairtin O’Connor Trio, Alan Kelly Gang, The Whileaway and more.

Day tickets for the event are priced at €35, and weekend tickets cost €75.

They are available from www.salmonleapfestival.com.

A stunning flower festival with contemporary and classic arrangements will be held at the Dublin Garden Festival in Christchurch Cathedral from June 19 to 21.

This is the first time Christ Church Cathedral has held a garden festival and the arrangements that will be on display are designed by some of Ireland’s most talented floral artists.

The Cathedral will be transformed into a floral arcadia with an array of floral displays which will fill the medieval building with colour.

Visitors will receive advice from gardening and horticultural professionals, and along with displays, there will also be a petting zoo, Irish food produce, urban gardens, birds of prey, craft demonstrations, live entertainment and an outdoor artisan food tent.

On Friday and Saturday, a number of talks entitled Gardening With The Experts will take place with guest speakers including world renowned gardener Helen Dillon and award-winning florist Christopher White.

For further information, see www.dublingardenfestival.ie.

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Gazette Group editor Mimi Murray (right) is calling on people to vote Yes on May 22, as she believes it is right to extend equality to all families and LGBT people

EDITOR ON EQUALITY

Vote Yes to make all our citizens equal ON MAY 22, we are being asked to vote in the same-sex marriage equality referendum.

As someone who has gay family members, friends and colleagues – which I’m sure many of you do – I have read about, listened to and debated the issue with many people, both pro and anti.

This is something that affects all our lives, or will most likely affect us in the future, particularly for our kids and grandkids, and beyond.

T here have been some reasonable arguments from both sides, and also some vile and nasty comments, again emanating from both sides.

As with almost all of us, I like to think that I am a reasonable and fair person who tries to see things from both sides, but there is one thing that I cannot shake – I cannot stop thinking about how every member of the LGBT community in Ireland is going to feel on May 23 if this referendum does not carry.

I will not be able to look those LGBT family members, friends and colleagues in the eye if we vote no to

their equality, because, effectively, what we as a nation will have said to them is this: “You can ride the bus with us, but you have to sit at the back.”

If the No vote carries, we will have told our LGBT citizens that they are equal, yet will have still voted against extending true equality to them – a contradiction that I cannot, will not, accept.

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‘I feel I will not be able to look LGBT family members in the eye if we vote No to their equality’ -------------------------

I grew up in a small Irish town in the 1980s, in an open minded family.

But homosexuality was not something that was ever really seen, because most gay people stayed in the closet.

Nowadays, members of the LGBT community can be more open about who they love, and who they are, and some people may feel that this is enough.

We have come a long way; that is cor-

rect. Some people say: “LGBT people already have the option of a civil partnership, so why do they need marriage, too?”

My belief is that we cannot say to two adults who love each other and want to commit to each other, that they are equal to us – but are not really equal.

I really want to be able to attend my best friend’s wedding, to know that we can all participate in that special day, the same way I would with any of my other friends.

I want to know that my children or grandchildren, whatever their sexual orientation, will have the same rights as their siblings.

And it’s my belief that until you are in that position, that a family member comes out to you, in fear and desperation, that you will ever really know how important this vote is.

That’s why I will be voting Yes on May 22.

Voting Yes is a vote to support my kids and grandkids – and to support all of our nation’s children and families.

Mimi Murray

Editor, Gazette Group

Temple Bar Food Market now draws food producers of the finest quality to set up stalls. Picture: Kasia Kaminska

Eighteen years of fine food in Temple Bar THE ever popular Temple Bar Food Market is celebrating its 18th birthday. The market is held in Meeting House Square from 10am to 4.30pm each Saturday and attracts gourmands from all over Dublin for its foodie delights.

T h e m a r ke t h a s grown over the past 18 years of its existence, both in popularity and sophistication. Temple Bar Food Market now draws food producers of the finest quality to set up stalls.

Some of the finest growers of produce, fishmongers and bakers in Dublin and all over the country are now regular stall-holders at the market. They include: Ariosa Coffee Roasting Company, Wildf lour Bakery, Paddy Jack, who produces his fine range of distinctive Abbey Cheeses from his farm in Cuffsboro, Co Laois, slabs of Bean and Goose Chocolate made by Irish chocolatiers and sisters Karen and Natalie Keane and many more.

SPOKETACULAR GETAWAY FOR THIEF A THIEF stole a painting from Duke Street Gallery and made his getaway in a manner that probably hasn’t been seen since the war of independence.

After pinching the painting Leeson Street by Irish artist Joby Hickey, the thief made his escape on a bicycle.

The painting which is valued at €1,150, was on display outside the gallery and the man made a circuit of the gallery’s perimeter before snatching it while pretending to park his bicycle. He pretended to lock up the bike but jumped behind the railing and cut the painting from the easel to which it was attached.

Gallery staff said that they tried to give chase but were unable to catch up. Gardai at Pearse Street station are investigating the case.

RIVERFEST RETURNS THREE tall ships are due to arrive into North Wall Quay this June Bank Holiday, as Dublin Port’s Riv-

erfest returns. From May 30 to June 1, the festival will offer entertainment galore as well as plenty of good food and drink to visitors. Organised by the Dublin Port Company and the Docklands Business Forum, this year’s event promises to be a unique celebration which will be held all along the historic quays of Dublin.

A huge array of activities are planned over the course of the weekend including the arrival of three tall ships and four schooners which will berth at North Wall Quay for the weekend. Kayaking sessions will be available for landlubbers to try out and Dublin Bay Cruises the St Bridget will offer three trips daily out into Dublin Bay. The magnificent Jeanie Johnson will once again be offering free tours.

ROW OVER ENDA’S COMMENTS THE Dail descended into chaos recently with Taoiseach Enda Kenny telling Anti-Austerity-Alliance deputies “where to go”.

Deputy Paul Murphy (AAA) was questioning Enda on whether people who refuse to pay their water bills will be brought to court prior to next year’s general election and if so had he any alternative career prospects lined up. Enda told Murphy he wouldn’t “spoon feed” him and he should “toddle along” to an Irish Water presentation being given in Leinster House that afternoon and direct his questions to them.

Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked what the point of leaders’ questions was and Enda responded with a wink saying: “To tell you where to go.”

Deputy Roisin Shortall (Ind) took exception to this and refused to sit down until Enda apologised. Ceann Comhairle, Sean Barrett weighed in with what is fast becoming his catchphrase: “Will you sit down?”

After reiterating this for the umpteenth time to no avail he was obliged to suspend proceedings for 10 minutes. The circus continues!

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for: it is right to extend equality to all citizens

By voting Yes, we will strengthen the ties of all our diverse families THIS is an important milestone for the country, and for the Labour Party. As we approach the centenary of the Easter Rising, there is

much reflection in our political debates on its legacy, and the most appropriate means of commemorating it.

This is not just a cam-

paign about abstract rights or legal entitlements – it is a deeply personal and human campaign that is primarily about treating people

with dignity, respect, and fairness.

I have been listening these past few months to many deeply moving personal stories. I believe it these stories that will sway the argument towards a Yes vote on May 22.

I have been particularly struck by the emotions of parents and grandparents who have joined the campaign to express their support for their gay and lesbian children and grandchildren who desire to marry in this country.

Every Yes vote in this referendum is a show of solidarity, not only with those directly affected but also with their families, parents, siblings and their wider family circles.

It is a signal to all of them that we treasure them all as full and equal citizens.

Marriage is one of the most cherished institutions in our culture.

We cherish it because it creates a stable bond between two individuals which strengthens them as a couple and strengthens all of society as a result.

We encourage couples to marry because the vows they make to one another offers advantages to themselves, but are also tremendously beneficial to the whole community.

By voting Yes, our people can agree to extend the value of committed and enduring domestic relationships to all cou-

Joan Burton: “Ours is a complex, diverse society that contains many family types and many forms of parenting. It is offensive and preposterous to suggest that children should be exclusively reared in one form of household only.”

ples.

By voting Yes, we strengthen their ties with the rest of us.

By voting Yes, we are also telling these couples, their parents, their siblings, their friends and work colleagues, as well as society as a whole, that their relationships are equally worthy, equally legitimate, equally permanent and equally valued.

Opponents of this amendment, on the other hand, seem to be fixated on the notion of the “ideal family” – whatever that means.

Thousands of people in our country have been raised by singleparent families because of the death of a spouse, because of divorce, or

because of many other reasons.

Many others, myself included, have been raised by adoptive parents.

It is insulting to all the Irish people who are part of such family arrangements that somehow they are second-class because they do not fit easily into some supposedly perfect family fit.

Ours is a complex, diverse society that contains many family types and many forms of parenting. It is offensive and preposterous to suggest that children should be exclusively reared in one form of household only.

Speaking in a different time and in a different context – to students

in South Africa in the 1960s – then Senator Robert Kennedy (himself a devout Catholic) spoke about equality.

He said: “We must recognize the full human equality of all of our people not because it is economically advantageous – although it is; not because the laws of God command it – although they do; not because people in other lands wish it so.

“We must do it for the single and fundamental reason that it is the right thing to do.”

The Yes cause is a good and just one, and Labour will lead from the front.

Joan Burton Tanaiste and leader of the Labour Party

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EQUALITY REFERENDUM against: we must not change this institution

It’s okay and right to vote No, to protect the definition of marriage THIS referendum boils down to a simple consideration: what marriage is, and what marriage is not.

We as a people have to decide between these, and we need to get it right..

Marriage has a definite meaning and purpose.

These [are inherent] in human nature as male and female.

Marriage is thus always gender-based. It is rightly defined as the comprehensive union of man and woman: physical, emotional, spiritual. This is what marriage is.

Marriage is not what we want or choose it to be. Marriage is always itself; a truly noble thing that somehow draws a man and a woman to become better than their individual natures.

The purpose of marriage includes procreation, family life and the succession of generations.

Society is utterly dependent on all of these for its welfare and continued existence.

Marriage upholds the common good through love, affection, sacrifice and true values, as well as educating and raising children to be good citizens. This is why the State takes an interest in every marriage.

The Constitution says: “The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of marriage, on which the family is founded, and to protect it against attack”.

In the Constitution, marriage and family are closely intertwined;

change one, and you change the other.

Voting No protects the integrity of marriage and the family. It does so by keeping the Constitution free of the dangerous falsehood proposed by this referendum.

Voting Yes does the opposite. Yes inserts a lie into the very heart of the Constitution which attacks both marriage and family. This must have detrimental consequences for everyone.

The lie is this: we are asked to pretend that a man-man relationship (or a woman-woman one) is functionally the same and no different from a manwoman relationship. This is plainly not true. They are distinct and different; voting No agrees they are different.

Yes does the opposite.

It redefines marriage from what it is, to what it is not.

Most people have little inkling of the ultimate consequences of voting Yes. They assume samesex “marriage” has no harmful effects. It seems OK, so why not. “Seems OK” is not good enough, however. Each of us must be informed about the consequences.

StandUp4Marriage has produced a four-page leaflet which outlines clearly the main consequences of voting either No or Yes. Download it from www.standup4marriage.ie.

The consequences of voting No are entirely beneficial to the common good. Yes does the oppo-

site. Falsehoods and false reasoning are not easy to spot. We should not be deceived into voting yes.

The leaflet also answers truthfully the emotional questions people find most difficult.

Marriage has specific requirements arising out of its nature. One party must be a man and the other a woman. No samesex relationship can fulfil either the meaning or purpose of marriage; this is the acid test. The difference boils down to what marriage is and what marriage is not.

No gay person will be at a loss from a No vote; but marriage, family and children – which is everyone – will be affected

adversely by a Yes vote.

And it doesn’t stop there.

Civil partnerships are the reasonable solution; they are tailored-made for same-sex relationships and do not affect the integrity of marriage or the family.

In voting No, people are simply upholding what they know in their very being to be right and true. They uphold the Constitution and the law as they are. Yes does the opposite.

Whether your mind is clear, unclear or undecided, it’s right and okay to vote No.

Barry Jones Founder and chairman of StandUp4marriage; www.standup4marriage.ie

Barry Jones: “Marriage has specific requirements arising out of its nature. One party must be a man and the other a woman. No same-sex relationship can fulfil either the meaning or purpose of marriage.”

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OUTINGS families: new attractions revealed

Get a flavour of the fun to be had at Tayto Park

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TAYTO Park is back for its fifth season and although dinosaurs may be generally extinct from the face of the earth, they are alive and well in Tayto Park, as our intrepid young reporters found out recently.

Our boys in the field said that being at the park in County Meath was like “being on holidays”; the sun was shining and it was a perfect day for outdoor events.

First up was the lifelike animatronic dinosaur spectacular, which features the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Dilophosaurous and Baryonyx.

Dinosaurs have been wiped off the face of the planet, but you wouldn’t know this at Tayto Park – just listen to their roar to find out!

Next up – and not for the faint-hearted – was the Eagle Sky Adventure

Zone, which was by far the highlight of the day for our reporters in the field.

“The eagle’s nest shoots up 10 feet in the air, and the air race was spinning and twisting through the air. Along with the zipwire and climbing walls, there was something for everybody,” one of our boys, eight-year-old Aaron, said.

Pulse-racing speeds

Taking its cue from world-renowned theme parks, the Tayto Park “Air Race” will set hearts pounding, and is the perfect way for adrenaline junkies to ease their way into the park, clocking up some pulse-racing speeds.

Next up was “the Rotator”; an incredible highspeed spinning sensation.

The thrills and spills for children continued with the Sky Tower; a 10-metre vertical climb that will have the kids feeling like they are on top of the

world.

Other new attractions at Tayto Park include a three-carriage road train that transports visitors from one end of the park to the other, a steam train track ride which operates on a traditional track around Tayto Park, and the only “5D” cinema in Ireland, screening fiveand ten-minute films, depending on how much time you have to spare.

There is also a childfriendly “Honey-Pot Roundabout” for children to enjoy in Tayto Park.

Overall, our boys had a blast and cannot wait to get back down to Tayto Park.

The boys have had their say, but the last word went to dad, who said: “This is an excellent family day and well worth buying the wrist bands for an additional €15, as the kids can then go on everything as often as they like and really get their value for money.”

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Mr Tayto greets his new friends at Tayto Park: Michael, Luke, Luke and Aaron. The boys had a great day , with the new attractions proving a big hit with visitors.

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CLASSIC musical Top Hat – one of the most enduring musicals, made famous by the screwball comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers – is coming to Bord Gais Energy Theatre from May 27 to June 6.

The show is based on the 1935 movie and features 12 songs, including Top Hat, and Let’s Face the Music and Dance. There is also a full orchestra, full West End sets and a cast of 30.

The Gazette spoke to Dublin cast member, John Conroy who plays the valet Bates in the show. Conroy is also a former butler who has served the likes of Britain’s Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent and Margaret Thatcher.

Speaking from Southampton, Conroy said: “People think of a lot of dance when they think of Top Hat, but it’s actually very funny with a great script.”

Conroy has a long relationship with musical theatre which stretches back to his membership in the Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society before he left

Dublin in 1973.

He moved to London to work in a hotel, and then got into part-time work as a butler, through an actress he worked with who owned a butlering agency.

On butlering, he said: “It’s hard work, though people think you swan about. I worked in the City of London, in banks and institutions. It was very hard work.

“You set up a room with Wedgewood and Waterford Glass and the best of everything, practically using rulers to make sure the dimensions are right on the table.

“That would be all done for one business lunch that would be over in an hour. You have to give a very, very subtle service. You just greet the guests, alert the hosts and let them sit down.

“So, it was very discreet and very quiet as they were discussing major business and you had to sign privacy requirements not to divulge anything that you heard, and you did hear things said by ambassadors and government ministers.

“The Duke of Kent was a regular,

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Little Julius is looking for loving home

John Conroy in character as Bates in the classic musical, Top Hat

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and Margaret Thatcher used to come for Burns Night, at a Scottish bank I worked for. These people are very used to being looked after, so you just treat them pleasantly and look them in the eye and smile and they’re fine.

“I have nothing in common with

Margaret Thatcher, and her policies were dreadful, but it was my job. I took people as I found them, and they were really polite and nice,” he said.

Conroy went on to say that he used the poise he’d learned as a butler when meeting the likes of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman later on, who attended a show he was in. He also worked with the late Patrick Swayze, who he described as charming.

Top Hat also stars all-England tapdancer of the year Alan Burkitt as Jerry Travers, and West End actress Charlotte Gooch as Dale Tremont. Tickets cost from €20 to €65, and are available at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

The Gazette Newspaper has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. Our Dog of the Week this week is Julius, a three-year-old Jack Russell Terrier.

This little chap is just full to the brim with character, a typical little terrier! Julius loves to play with tennis balls and also adores cuddles. He will need a home where someone is going to be home most of the day, as he will form a strong attachment with his new family.

He is super clever so will enjoy some training to keep him busy and he also loves getting out for his walks. If you think you could offer Julius a loving home please contact Dogs Trust on 01-879 1000.

They are based in Finglas, just off exit 5 on the M50. Map and directions can be found on their website www. dogstrust.ie. You can also find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ dogstrustirelandonline or Twitter @DogsTrust_IE.

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The Leggera Pollo Arrabbiata is a low calorie pasta

New selection of low calorie options More low calorie dishes have been added to Milano as part of its Leggera range. Celebrating its 20th year in Ireland, Milano is marking the start of summer with a selection of dishes including skinny pizzas, a low-cal pasta and desserts.

Al Forno A brand new and exciting addition to the Leggera range, is the Leggera Pollo Arrabbiata (€12.65). The first ever low calorie pasta in the range, this is a spicy chicken dish and comes in at only 525 calories. So indulge, guilt free!

Salads The Leggera Superfood Salad (€13.45) is a feast for the senses this summer! It’s packed with nutritious ingredients including baby spinach, seasonal mixed leaves, roasted butternut squash, beetroot, light baby mozzarella, avocado, pine kernels, cucumber, lentils, fresh basil and balsamic syrup – all adding up to just 337 calories. For €1.55, chicken can be added, taking it to 385 calories, or salmon, taking it to a modest 451 calories.

Pizzas The Leggera range of skinny pizzas means everyone can enjoy their favourite toppings without the guilt. Topped with a fresh salad and finished with Milano’s Light House Dressing, the range starts at just 396 calories (American Hot Leggera) and are all under 500 calories. The newest addition is the Leggera Sloppy Giuseppe (€12.45). Hot spiced beef, green peppers, red onion, tomato and light mozzarella, make this a truly delicious pizza.

Desserts The new Leggera Tartufo Limoncello (€6.80) is the perfect way to finish and is just 210 calories.

It’s made with a mix of Southern Italian flavours - a Sicilian lemon gelato mixed with a creamy Fiordilatte gelato with Limoncello sauce cutting through the middle.

The Leggera Sorbet (€5.95) consists of two scoops of fresh lemon curd or dairy-free raspberry sorbet, served with a chocolate straw and fresh mint – both for under 200 calories. The Dolectti versions – mini versions served with any coffee – are both under 90 calories, which means no one has to skip dessert.

Irish pupils created Ireland’s biggest bruschetta, totalling 25 feet in length. Pictures: Marc O’Sullivan

Holding healthy high

Over 60 local schoolchildren descended on Jamie’s Italian in the Dundrum Town Centre to create Ireland’s largest bruschetta, at 25ft, in honour of Jamie’s Food Revolution Day on May 15.

The children really took to the task, getting stuck into the task of rubbing the toasted bread with garlic, chopping kilos of squishy tomatoes, drizzling it with olive oil and sprinkling over it with fresh basil, which they tore up with great gusto.

Jamie’s Italian head chef Nick Lentini taught the children all about the food pyramid and why it is important to eat a balanced, healthy and tasty diet.

E a c h y e a r, J a m i e looks to encourage better food knowledge and education amongst families with a specific emphasis on children, what they eat and what they know about food.

This year, he will be

calling on all G20 Governments to provide cooking lessons in all schools.

The Gazette spoke to owner of Jamie’s Italian Gerry Fitzpatrick after the children had left, fed and satisfied.

He said: “The event was to try to get the children cooking by doing some fairly simple things.

“That’s what we did – a simple bruschetta – toasted bread, tomatoes and garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and we grated cheese, parmesan or feta over it.

“The best thing about it all was that the kids actually ate it, and I didn’t think they would.

They all sat down in a little group and all ate it. They had loads of questions and it was fantastic.

“One of the things Jamie’s campaign is about is obesity and with processed foods a lot of people haven’t got a clue what they’re eat-

ing. What we do here is make sure to create a lot of stuff from scratch and we know 100% about our ingredients.

“We don’t have anything bought in that’s prepped. It’s very good from the chef’s point of view because there are not many restaurants or organisations where the love and passion for food is part of its ethos.

The guys who work here really love food.

“We’ve had a couple of chefs leave because there are easier gigs elsewhere but they’ve come back. That’s because this is a great nurturing ground for people who want to make a career out of food.”

Since opening in the Dundrum Town Centre, three years ago, Fitzpatrick said business has been great and lots of locals come in.

He said the restaurant opened up in the middle of a recession but business is getting stronger and stronger.

Eabha Fitzpatrick and Aoibheann Falkiner

Getting stuck in to a healthy treat

Jamie’s Italian won the restaurant of the year last week in the Dundrum Town Centre where there are over 40 food operators in business. It was done by

mystery shoppers who scored them at 96% for service.

Now Fitzpatrick is looking in the city centre to open a second Jamie’s Italian.

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Set on the sparkling shores of Naama Bay, the lovely waters and gardens of Ghazala Gardens provide a sun-kissed setting for holidaymakers

egypt: sharm el sheik’s mix of luxury and culture delights

For those looking to take part in local excursions, experienced guides will ensure that camel riding won’t give you the hump

A little Pharaoh away, but well worth the trip  ian begley

LIKE many Irish people, when it comes to looking for a holiday my needs are simple – the sun, the beach, interesting things to see and do and a great variety of food.

Fortunately, my recent Red Sea Holiday’s trip to Sharm el Sheik, Egypt ticked all the right boxes.

Excited at the prospect of visiting a location that has proven itself to be a major player in Egypt’s vital tourism industry, I was happy to stay at the popular Ghazala Gardens.

Brilliantly positioned on the sandy shores of Naama Bay, and within walking distance of the

resort’s many shops, bars and restaurants, its location for me scored a perfect 10.

The selling point, however, was that our hotel was within a five-minute walking distance to the beach – a factor that certainly made me happy.

The grounds and facilities of the Ghazala Gardens hotel were equally as impressive, featuring an impressive pool area with beautiful, well-kept gardens.

My room was very spacious, clean and aesthetically pleasing, offering a modern touch to an Egyptian interior design.

The creme de la creme, however, was my room’s ground floor balcony

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which extended out to the swimming pool. The only downside was that my room did not have wifi.

I was very pleased with the culinary range, which left me spoiled for choice in its selection of cuisines, from American-style buffets to Italian, Brazilian and Mexican restaurants.

Most days, and at any given chance, I made the short trek to our hotel’s

private, sandy beach, which offered complimentary sun beds and umbrellas.

Getting a tan wasn’t hard in the 30-degree heat and the beach’s nearby bar was the perfect way to cool off in the hot sun.

During the evening time, when Sharm el Sheik comes alive, a trip to Naama Bay, the Old Market or Soho Square

satisfied my desire for impressive restaurants, entertainment and good natured haggling.

Fortunately, these locations are only about 15 minutes apart from one another, so taxi fares won’t set you back.

One of the very interesting excursions I went on during my stay was paying a visit to the Bedouin tribe in the heart of the Sinai Desert to get a taste of their traditional way of life. During our trip, we took a short ride on a camel and climbed the nearby hills to watch the sunset and take some incredible photos.

We then made bread on an open fire, and had a buffet barbecue after-

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From traditional market bartering to ancient mosques, excursions and, of course, clear waters off balmy beaches, Sharm el Sheik delights. Pictures: Ian Begley

wards. Then, when it got dark, we went stargazing with an expert astronomer, learning some very interesting facts about the night sky.

The highlight of my stay in Sharm el Sheik was definitely our cruise trip to the Tiran Island Ras Mohamed, where our group enjoyed a relaxing and thrilling experience

snorkelling and taking in the sun. I was amazed by the coral reefs and marine life just off these islands, dazzled by the breathtaking kaleidoscope of underwater colours that changed constantly.

Sharm el Sheikh offers plenty to see and do, too.

There are all sorts of traditional crafts and souvenirs that can be bought

from the many bazaars, and you’ll find no shortage of restaurants and nightclubs at every turn.

Built exclusively for tourists, the town thrives at making its guests feel welcome and exclusive with a wide range of excursions on offer to keep you occupied.

With good value for money and everything

that is needed in a summer holiday, Sharm el Sheik is definitely a place that is worth visiting and revisiting.

For further information on award-winning Red Sea Holidays and how to book your Sharm el Sheikh escape, with tours and packages starting from this week, see www.redseaholidays.ie/

Top local tips to help save your skin and wallet ...

A VISIT to Sharm el Sheikh can be a very enjoyable experience, but – as with all holidays – it helps to keep your wits about you.

As in most big cities, you need to watch your wallet – or purse. Everyone wants you to buy in their shop. But if you just walk past them and say the Arabic word for thank you (“Shukran”/”Shook-run”), you can get by the hustlers with ease.

Make sure that you realise that eight Egyptian pounds is the equivalent of a euro,

and be sure to carry small notes and coins (right) around with you, as many vendors will give you a hard time if you want your full change.

Finally, during the summer time, Egypt is rife with mosquitos that absolutely love Irish skin, so remember to pack lots of insect repellent before your trip!

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These prints are everywhere – whether from outlets at Clerys to intimate boutiques – and they’re fun, flirty and can even be edgy. From a palazzo pant in stunning 1970s prints to a fabulous frock, or a floral bomber (that is surprisingly versatile to wear and will liven up a simple summer frock) it’s time to get out there and start picking some flowers!

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MUSIC PAUL WELLER: SATURNS PATTERN

Paul Weller’s latest studio album shows he’s not lost his hunger for creativity

Feel starstruck by celestial work  COLM MURRAY

“THERE’S not much else groups can do but play live and make records,” stated Paul Weller in 1992.

Three separate incarnations, spread over the last 40-odd years, has seen Weller at the cutting edge of popular music.

N o w, u p o n t h e release of his 12th studio album, and 23rd in total – Saturns Pattern (Warner Brothers) – his creative juices don’t appear to be waning anytime soon.

The usual trajectory is that artists burst out of the blocks looking to roll the world into a question, desperate to push at creative boundaries, experiment, and play loose with form and structure.

In later years, their work becomes more traditional, conventional, and bound up in details and craftsmanship.

Weller went through his drear y, classicist period in the late 1990s and early millennium and is now deep into an unexpected and extraordinary Indian summer.

Saturns Pattern is his fourth album of a creative rebirth that began with 2008’s 22 Dreams.

It’s remarkable that this one-time reactionary dad-rocker is now crafting albums that are collages of sound, but it is hugely laudable – and enjoyable.

Saturns Pattern ranges through warped psychedelia, funk, acid rock and off-kilter time signatures, yet is never remotely over-thought or layered for the sake of it.

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The opener, White Sky, is a Mod anthem with echoes of Hendrix sprinkled all over it. The title track is a similarly reverb-laden excursion into 1960s pop’s more experimental terrains, with a lone organ whirring and hovering over the tune.

A love song, Going My Way sounds tense and clenched, always on the verge of conflagration.

His recent catalogue has paid surprising homage to David Bowie, and Long Time is the latest instalment: its stomping glam riffs and drums and synths could have come straight from Aladdin Sane.

Blur are also a clear influence here. Weller’s drawl is pure Damon

Albarn on I’m Where I Should Be, where he mirrors Albarn’s ability to convey many contradictory emotions – anxiety and regret – at once.

On the spacey In The Car, he even makes a chorus of: “I spend my summer nights driving round the M25” sound mystical and poetic. It’s no mean feat.

With production duo Amorphous Androgynous at the controls especially noticeable on White Sky, and bluegrass reeds weaving through In The Car (surely earning a nod from Jack White), this is very much a modern record with a galaxy of musical influences.

Weller hasn’t sounded this gutsy in years. The closing, eight-and-ahalf minutes long These Streets is a lovely, episodic musical reverie, with Weller musing aloud on where he has been, and might even go yet.

It’s a fitting coda for a record that demonstrates the artist remains on top of his game.

Key tracks: In The Car, White Sky, These Streets

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FastSport benildus and colmcille’s win cup titles: LEINSTER rugby’s senior South Dublin Cup saw St Benildus College edge out Holy Family Community School in their final last week in Donnybrook.

With physicality being their biggest threat, Holy Family made some big tackles and attacked the St. Benildus defence with real pace and strength.

But Benildus found themselves taking a well-deserved lead coming into the final stages of this match.

Holy Family did their best to try and shut down their opponents and found the inspiration to stage a fighting comeback but the Stillorgan school held on for their first title.

St Colmcille’s Community School got the better of Colaiste Chiaran in the Junior final.

This fierce contest was full of ups and downs for both sides as they battled for the win with Colmcille’s snatching the win at the end with last minute try.

hockey: rathfarnham club set to host top continental competition

Haughton ready for Euro elite  sport@dublingazette.com

THREE Rock Rovers captain Ali Haughton is looking forward to leading his club out in front of a fervent home support next weekend as they host the EuroHockey

Club Champions Trophy from May 22nd to May 25.

Eight of Europe’s top sides will battle it out for the title, the second highest level of club competition on the continent at the Grange Road venue

Ali Haughton in league action this season

in Rathfarnham.

Teams from Scotland, Italy, Wales, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus and the Czech Republic are in the mix with potential promotion to the presitigious Euro Hockey League on the line.

Speaking about the upcoming tournament, the 28-year-old Haughton – now in his 11th season with the club’s first team – cannot wait to take the field next Friday in their opening group game against Ukraine champions OKS SHSVM at 5.45pm.

“It is a fantastic honour to be involved with our exciting young team and an added bonus to be captain,” he said in the build-up to the event.

In addition, Three Rock

Three Rock Rovers celebrate their Irish Senior Cup win to qualify for Europe.

will meet the recently crowned Scottish champions Grange on Saturday and Belarus top dogs SC Stroitel Brest on Sunday. Top spot in the group will earn a place in next Monday’s final, the clear target for Haughton and his Rovers’ team.

“It will be a highly entertaining tournament for spectators and we know it will be a big challenge. Several of teams played against our rivals, Monkstown, last season at the same level of competition in Italy so we will be aware as to how they will play.

“Our main focus is to concentrate on our tactics and to get them right each day of tournament play.”

The hosts feature a side

with a mix of experience with Irish internationals Mitch Darling, Stephen West, Joe Brennan, Ross Canning, Peter Blakeney and Jonny Bruton – who scored twice against Oly mpic champions Germany earlier this week – augmented by South African capped Jody Hosking.

The extended squad also features several Irish underage internationals, including 17-yearold Daragh Walsh who played in the Under-21 Europeans last summer.

And Haughton says the blend is working well together to make a big impact in what is Three Rock’s first European outdoor appearance since 2009 when they reached the KO16 of the

EuroHockey League.

“All the players are eager at this stage to start the opening game vs the Ukrainians. Our build-up has included some tough sessions that have been setup to replicate the tight turnover schedule of four games in as many days.

“I am confident and very much looking forward to showing what we can do and hope that we can leave a lasting impression in the history of this tournament.”

Food and music will be on in the clubhouse with the tournament ending with a hog-roast on Monday evening after the medals ceremony.

Entry is free for Under18s while adult tickets begin from €5.

Dublin athletes shine on opening track and field day  sport@dublingazette.com

Clonliffe Harriers’ Ian Rogers en route to winning the men’s pold vault. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

SARAH McCarthy was among the top performers as the 2015 outdoor track and field season began in earnest last Sunday with the GloHealth AAI Games in Santry Stadium.

The Mid-Sutton athlete had a busy afternoon jumping 5.98m in the long jump, over 25cm head of her nearest rival Arlene Crossan from Finn Valley before subsequently winning her section of the 200m.

Steffi Creaner, from Celtic DCH, took the women’s 200m

races in 24.53 seconds as part of a strong series of results for Dublin-based athletes in the sprints.

The later 100m races saw Rathfarnham WSAF’s Stephen Gaffney win the men’s race in 10.92 while he finished runnerup in the 200m, coming in just a single hundredth of a second behind eventual winner Marcus Lawler of St Laurence O’Toole AC. Fingallians’ Sarah Murray fastest in the women’s section running a time of 12.14.

On a windy day in Santry,

Clonliffe Harriers’ Ian Rogers made the best of the conditions to win the pole vault with a clearance of 4.80m.

Eoin Sheridan launched the discus out to 54.17m which is a B-standard for the European junior championships.

Craig Lynch (Shercock AC) contested all three sprint events winning the 400m in a time of 48.03 having earlier recorded times of 11.02 (100m) and 200m (22.07). Sinead Denny (Dundrum South Dublin AC) was a clear winner of the 400m in a time of 55.01

The sprint relay events were the final action on the track with the youth girls’ white team taking the victory in a time of 46.38 ahead of a green selection with Fingallians’ third.

Youth athlete Michaela Walsh (Swinford AC) was a class apart in the women’s hammer event as she launched out to an impressive 58.87m.

The mark for Walsh was comfortable over the required distance of 56m for the IAAF World Youth Championships which takes place in Columbia from July 15-19.

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Player pathway key in new national league Shelbourne and Cabinteely tell James Hendicott why they are on board and looking forward to the first Under-17 national league which kicks off in autumn THE FAI have announced a new national level Under-17 League, due to start in August.

Featuring 24 clubs across three unranked s e c t i o n s , i n cl u d i n g six Dublin outfits, the SSE Airtricity National Under-17 league is intended to bridge the gap between the current national-level Under-19 league and the various regional schoolboy competitions throughout Ireland.

The emphasis of the league is very much on “player pathway”, specifically the development of those players who don’t sign for overseas clubs by the age of 18 through higher level domestic competition.

All but one of the current League of Ireland clubs – Galway United – have signed up to be involved when things

kick off in August.

The FAI’s High Performance Director Ruud Dokter links the new development in closely with the FAI’s Emerging Talent Programme, which was restructured last year to include some of the best players in Ireland right down to Under-10 level.

The Emerging Talent Programme is designed specifically to channel young players into the underage national squads.

“The Under-17 National League will give elite players a national platform to play and develop in Ireland”, Dokter said.

“Previously, we might have lost some elite players at this age group if they didn’t progress into cross-channel academy structures.

“These elite players can continue their development on the pathway

through the SSE Airtricity Under-19 league, to a senior career in professional football.”

Ever ton’s Seamus Coleman, Ipswich’s top goalscorer in the championship Daryl Murphy, Southampton’s Shane Long and Norwich’s Wes Hoolahan are amongst the former League of Ireland players currently making an impact abroad having come through the domestic league.

Clubs appear to be embracing the new set up, in particular the increased competition.

Frank Young of Shelbourne pointed to the success of the Under-19 set up in the club’s decision to get involved.

“We already have an Under-17 set up”, Young told GazetteSport, “but about seven or eight of our current first team come from last year’s Under-19 side, which

Cabinteely are looking forward to being one of the sides to take part in the inaugural Under-17 League of Ireland. Picture: cabinteelyfc.ie

gives an idea of the importance.

“It’s important for player development that they have the chance to compete with the best players from other parts of the country. It also brings on the manager.”

The Shelbourne set up for the new league isn’t

first team as the League of Ireland newcomers, and will help bring on players towards the first team.”

In a sense, the first season will be something of a trial run, with an August kick-off to a shortened season planned to finish in December, in order to

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fully in place yet, though Young suspects it’ll be drawn largely from existing club members.

“The manager and the players are likely to be from our current set up but it’ll be a nice chance to get one or two players from other clubs and give them a try with a view to the future”, he tells us.

Cabinteely come to the league with a different perspective: the south Dublin side are already the biggest schoolboy outfit in the country.

“We’re quite unique,” Under-17 manager Tony Broderick told GazetteSport, “in that compared to the other Airtricity League sides, we’re very set up for this level.

“In one sense it’ll be an easier transition for us than some League of Ireland sides, but it’s definitely important to our

bring the second (2016) season into line with the senior League of Ireland set-up.

K nock out quarter finalists will be drawn from the top two sides in each section, plus the two best third-placed teams, with the second season running from April to November.

Dublin sides are spread across all three sections, which feature seven or eight sides each.

UCD and Cabinteely have been drawn with league high-flyers Cork City in section one.

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic will take on Sligo Rovers, while Shelbourne and Bohemians face a tough group with fellow League of Ireland Premier clubs Drogheda, Dundalk and Derry City all in section three.

FastSport

Crumlin’s cup runneth over with FAI Inter win CRUMLIN United lifted the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup for the third time last Sunday, becoming the first club to do so at Aviva Stadium.

After an edgy opening, they settled thanks to the midfield influence of former underage international John Sullivan, combining well with man of the match Ger Rowe.

They showed their teeth for the first time with a powerful Marc Hughes’ header, which lacked only direction, going straight into the arms of Morgan Cranley. But something was brewing for Crumlin United. Captain James Lee volleyed narrowly wide and Ger Rowe sent his shot across the post.

The anticipated goal came on the half-hour mark thanks to a perfect lay-off from Rowe to tee up Alan McGreal just inside the box who made no mistake, sending his shot sailing to the left of an outstretched but helpless Cranley.

The blues scored a second just two minutes later when McGreal played in Rowe who calmly tucked his shot away from yards out.

Crumlin almost made it three before half time when Greg Moorehouse skipped past his man to go one-on-one with the keeper, his low curled effort saved brilliantly by Cranley.

In the second half, Tolka began to show some impetus and on 50 minutes, right back Niall O’Reilly delivered a cross to Marc Hughes on the back post.

Hughes spotted Jonathan Meleady unmarked beside the penalty spot whose excellent shot was denied by David Meehan, palming over for a corner kick.

Crumlin were being forced to drop deep, however they made it 3-0 on the break in the 73rd minute when Ger Rowe played an incisive low ball through the middle to send Greg Moorehouse past Mark Mooney. Moorehouse made no mistake shooting low to the left of Morgan Cranley.

Crumlin sealed victory in the 89th minute when substitute Patrick Cannon was played in by Alan McGreal. Cannon chipped the ball just over Cranley, to make it a third FAI Intermediate Cup win for the club following the successes of 2009 and 2010.

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SPORT

fastSport

soccer: rangers strike in closing minutes to win trophy

Lawlor lands hole in one at Beech Park GC PETER Lawlor, 68, scored a hole in one with an eight-iron on the 125-yard, par-three 15th at Beechpark GC to earn the 15-handicapper a specially commissioned Boss watch.

For every competitive hole in one, Boss will reward the player with a memento of the occasion.

The scheme is open to any golfer whose club uses HowDidiDo – a free-to-use, webbased social network for golfers – and anybody playing in official club competitions is eligible. Currently, more than 1,800 clubs use the website.

Liffey Valley Rangers capped a fine season with the Wally Winn Cup title

Fallon fires Valley to Winn Cup  sport@dublingazette.com

LIFFEY Valley Rangers got their hands on the Wally Winn Cup last Sunday, with a 2-1 win over Tallaght side Belgard Athletic.

Paddy Fallon was the hero for Rangers, who have a reputation as an impressive cup outfit.

Fallon scored a brace through a penalty and a headed winner.

His opener came after Rangers dominated early proceedings, with the west Dublin club clearly up for their season defining match. Early pressure

eventually led to Connor Doherty being pulled down in the box, allowing Fallon to stick away the opening goal from the penalty spot and give Rangers an early edge.

“Belgard are a good side, and we knew it wouldn’t be simple”, Rangers’ Dean Forte said.

“They had a great chance that they probably should have scored from, but our keeper made a great save.

Though we dominated the first half, we were probably a bit lucky to make it in a goal up.”

Belgard came out stronger, keeping hold

leinster champs Morton Stadium hosts top schools athletes jacub Paulinski, HFCS Rathcoole, made a splash as last Saturday’s inter boys’ triple jump competition at the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium.

The competition was eventually won

by Colaiste Choilm’s Jordan Hoang with a winning distance of 13.82m, a full metre-and-a-half ahead of the rest of the field.

Picture: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

of the ball and pushing Rangers back with some strong technical football.

The Tallaght side were struggling to create clear cut chances until the 65th minute, though, when a long ball was misjudged by the Rangers centre half to allow Belgard’s winger through to chip in the equaliser.

That was as good as it got for Belgard, with Fallon tucking in an 80th minute header from a top cross, a breakthrough in a tight contest that was to prove crucial.

As is so often the case in cup games, the game

ended with heavy pressure for an equaliser. Belgard began to ping balls into the Rangers’ box, not least a dying seconds corner well punched clear by the Rangers’ keeper to put the tie to bed.

“We saw out about eight minutes of injury time that seemed like about twenty”, Forte said.

“Our defence in the last ten minutes was amazing.

It was an all hands to the pump, backs to the wall job. Everything that came in we got rid of, and everything that was near the keeper, he caught.”

The cup has been the

Liffey Valley side’s main focus since midway through this season, when it became clear that promotion from the LSL second tier wasn’t going to come in 2014/2015. Their future ambitions are still substantial, however.

The Clondalkin side also made the quarter final of the Leinster Senior Cup earlier this year, an impressive achievement for a Division 2 side.

“Next year we’ll be going for everything, league and retaining the cup.” Forte told GazetteSport, “we feel like we’re capable of it.”

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Pat’s and Lucan suffer SHC defeats  sport@dublingazette.com

ST PAT’S, Palmerstown and Lucan Sarsfields saw their Dublin senior hurling championship ambitions suffer blows with losses to Ballyboden St Enda’s and Cuala, respectively.

Dotsy O’Callaghan inspired his new club, Boden, as he scored 2-6 from play in their 4-27 to

1-14 victory.

The game was only on four minutes when Conor McCormack raised the first green flag for St Enda’s and by the interval the outcome was effectively decided as Boden led 3-12 to 0-8.

Four minutes later, O’Callaghan scored his second and before the interval Colm O’Neill put

Boden on the way to a 13-point interval advantage.

Shane Stapleton was Pat’s scorer in chief as he hit 1-10 but there was little the Palmerstown men could do to stem the flow of Boden scores.

In O’Toole Park, Cuala finished the stronger to defeat Lucan Sarsfields 0-19 to 1-10 in Group 2.

Kerry senior hurler Darragh O’Connell hit four points from play in the opening half to help his men to a 0-9 to 0-5 half-time advantage.

Tommy Somers’ penalty brought Lucan back into contention but Cuala showed the greater will to win going down the home straight to secure their second victory.

football: lucan youngsters go on fine run

Club Noticeboard lucan sarsfields MANY thanks to all the teams who sent in match reports this weekend.

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that will give us the framework to

Lock, Lucan.

sion 7 Feile at the weekend.

Bookings are now open for our

LUCAN Sarsfields produced a series of brilliant performances to reach the final of the Division 7 football Feile last weekend.

Hosting the qualifying rounds at the 12th Lock, they got off a nervy start against Garristown, trailing at half-time by a point, but rallied brilliantly. With fast moving football, they eventually ran out 5-8 to 1-3 winners.

T hey carried that momentum into their tie against Naomh Fionnbarra, playing with great conviction to win a one-sided

If so, keep Friday, June 5 free and contact the organising commit-

active role in shaping the future of

who were runners-up in the Divi-

fielders Niall Murray and David Donnelly and forwards Jack Halpin, Paul Tuite, Mark Daly and Cathal Shanahan as well as players of the weekend Alex Hanley and Daragh Reid.

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GAA academy at Lucan Sarsfields

Well done to our U-14B footballers

Crumlin.

The Lucan lads were always behind and although they took some good scores they finished runners-up to a strong, physical Crumlin side.

The decisive effort was a goal just before half time with Crumlin running out winners on a final 0-4 to 1-7.

During the course of weekend, all of the 23 strong squad contributed to a fantastic team performance. There were notable performances from goalkeeper Finan Breen, defenders Luke Finnerty, Danny Tyrrell and Dean White, mid-

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contest 6 -12 to 0-4.

It meant they qualified for the final four with a game to spare against St Vincent’s who were also unbeaten in their two matches. Lucan led at half-time but, in a tensionfilled final 10 minutes, the Marino side fought back to draw 2-9 to 3-6.

By virtue of a better points difference, Lucan secured home advantage for their afternoon’s semifinal against St Peter’s.

In that tie, they were always in control and landed a 5-9 to 4-2 victory to set up a well-deserved Sunday final appearance in Parnell Park against

down!

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27 at 8.30pm in the clubhouse, eyes

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planning forum.

Feile fever as Sars reach big decider

The next Lucan Sarsfields’ bingo night takes place Wednesday, May

with over 1,500 players in action in

Hotel at 8pm at our club strategic

The Lucan Sarsfields Division 7 Feile side that hosted the competition last Saturday

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Contact Johnny at 085 1294102 for more information on the academy.

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st pat’s palmerstown WELL done Ra y and all the U-14

and camogie teams with new train-

football team on getting to the Feile

ing tops.

semi-final great achievement and a great representation for our club.

St Pat’s U-11s took on St Lorcan’s

We would also like to thank Justin for his kind sponsorship of a defibrillator.

BNS in a friendly on Monday night,

Hard luck to the senior hurlers

a great evening where 23 players

in the senior A championship last

turned up and it was a cracking

week.

game which ended in a controversial draw.

Well done to everyone who made it down.

The U-12s footballers were beaten

The senior camogie side had a fantastic win against Erin’s Isle at home on Thursday.

The juvenile camogie team have no matches this weekend for the U-11

Lucan Sarsfields: Joe Donnelly,

by Craobh Ciaran in a tough game.

Jack Fitzgerald, Danny Tyrrell,

We scored 3-9 but couldn’t keep

The U-15s have now finished their

Dean White, David Donnelly,

them out the other end. Best for

league campaign and are sitting top

Daragh Reid, Luke Neville, Dan-

St Pat’s were Cian Dardis, Jack

of the table unbeaten.

iel Coogan, Gordon Duffy, Luke

O’Leary and John Walsh.

and U-12 teams.

The U-14s had a narrow defeat

Finnerty (c), Finan Breen, Shane

Well done to Evan Walshe and Cian

against Whitehall in a very tough

Deady, Liam O’Connor, Cormac

McGrane who played for the Dublin

game with both teams well matched.

Sharkey, Niall Daly, Sean Tighe,

U-15s in a tournament against Kil-

However, Pat’s are still top of their

Ken Murray, Niall Murray, Jack

dare, Meath and Cork.

league table too.

Halpin, Paul Tuite, Oisin Twamley,

St Pats are delighted to have Jus-

Cathal Shanahan, Garvan Cole-

tin Looby of Haven Pharmacy spon-

man, Max Delmar, Alex Hanley,

soring the adult hurling, football

Mark Daly, Conor Tighe.

The lotto numbers for the week were 22, 19, 15 and 4.

There was no winner this week.

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Rovers ready to rock: Dublin club ready to host European championship P28

Mark Rutherford was part of the Lucan United LSL Sunday Senior 1B team that earned promotion this week

Lucan promoted to 1A Airlie Heights club secure their move up a division with hard fought win over Parkvilla on Monday evening as blend of experience pays dividends

 james hendicott

sport@dublingazette.com

LUCAN United secured yet another step up the league ladder earlier this week as they got the better of Parkvilla on Monday evening 2-1.

The result ensured second place and a promotion to Leinster Senior League Division 1A next season, as they grabbed an unassailable lead over third place Ballymun United.

John Doyle’s side went into the game knowing that a victory would secure their place, with all three sides progressing to the higher tier.

They got off to a rough start, however, with

Lucan’s Andy Moore nodding into his own net to give Parkvilla a slim half time lead after an uneventful first half at Claremount Stadium.

Lucan took their time asserting themselves on the game, and it was the 77th minute before Padraic Byrne slotted an important equaliser to re-ignite hopes of securing second on the night.

Five minutes later, Parkvilla gifted their guests with a winner, with the home side’s goalkeeper misjudging a back pass that rolled over the line to hand Lucan a 2-1 victory over the Meath side.

Lucan had lost out on their shot at taking the title last week, going down 2-1 at home in

what was to prove a decisive loss to eventual league title winners Portmarnock AFC. But they bounced back well to ensure that they continue their rise up the ranks after a couple of seasons in 1B. Their progress is certainly helped by the spate of ex-pros in their squad. This term, 42-year-old former Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland midfielder Mark Kinsella has helped out the side and has been joined in the side by another former full international in Graham Barrett.

As if the pair didn’t provide enough class for a local club side, they’re also joined by League of Ireland great Mark Rutherford, who has been with the side for a number of

seasons, as well as ex Drogheda, St Pat’s and Limerick player Stephen Bradley and former B international Graham Gartland.

The side’s march up the league under Doyle will surprise few, then.

The ex-pros’ involvement stems largely from exploiting the club’s local community connections and moving the players through their coaching ranks, dovetailing nicely with the youth players coming through the ranks.

The team’s next outing will be for the Gilligan Cup Final this Friday, May 22, when they seek to cap off a successful season against Edenderry Town at the Station Road ground in Newbridge. Kick off is at 7.45pm.