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‘Waste of public funds’ plan finally abandoned GARY IBBOTSON

IT has been revealed that Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council has withdrawn its application for a cruise ship terminal for Dun Laoghaire harbour.

In a letter addressed to Senator Victor Boyhan, An Bord Pleanala says the eight year permit to construct the berth has for-

mally been pulled.

The original planning application by Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company aimed to accommodate cruise ships of up to 340 metres long, at a berth extending 435 metres.

In November 2016, ABP granted permission for the construction of the controversial cruise ship berth that could facilitate a

vessel up to 250 metres – slightly smaller than the original application.

However, in 2017 a High Court judicial review found issues with the project. However, in 2017 a High Court judicial review found issues with the project. ABP then asked Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company to address the problems raised and relisted CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 the application.

Jamie’s Italian safe as chain collapses JAMIE OLIVER’S Italian in Dundrum will be unaffected by the closure of 25 restaurants in the UK as the celebrity chef’s chain goes into administration.

It is believed that over 1,000 jobs are at risk as the bulk of the franchise’s branches begin to shut.

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LONGITUDE FESTIVAL ‘DAMAGING WILDLIFE AND WOODLANDS’

Conservation group calls for festival to be banned GARY IBBOTSON

LONGITUDE festival is scheduled to take place in Marlay Park between Friday, 5 July and Sunday, 7 July.

The popular annual music festival will see i n te r n a t i o n a l su p e rstar acts such as A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and Future entertain crowds upwards of 120,000 people over the three days.

Concerns of the environmental impact of the festival have been raised in previous years.

However, this year residents and a local conservation group are now calling on the county council to ban the festival from taking place in the park.

‘Protect Marlay Park’ conservation group says that the waterways,

wildlife and woodlands in the park are being damaged with the continuous hosting of the festival at “heritage and wildlife sensitive areas”.

The group are concerned that the ‘HaHa’ ditch, which runs through the field on which the festival takes place, is in a “very poor state with the deterioration being more apparent after each set of concerts.”

“The Council needs to take urgent action to protect this structure.”

The group also fear that the placing of pontoons over serpentine ponds has “disturbed nesting wildlife.

“Which is an offence under the Wildlife Act.” They say the local bat population is negatively impacted by the festival, too.

Cardi B is just one of the international superstar acts playing Longitude

“Bats, of which eight species have been identified at Marlay, are protected under the EU Habitats Directive.

“The excessive noise

and light on concert days causes a disturbance to bats. Disturbance to bats is prohibited under both National and EU legislation.

“Marlay Park should NOT be used for concerts,” the group says in a statement.

In t h e a p p l i ca t i o n made by the organisers, Festival Republic, to the local authority, the organisers say they will continue to “monitor” the environmental impacts.

Noise levels, the build up of litter, crowd build up, traffic congestion, and the protection of flora and fauna will all be monitored.

According to Festival Republic, revenue earned through the festival is put back in to supporting the repairs and maintenance of the park.

T h e co m p a ny a l so says it will aim to “minimise” the damage to the ground and agree with the county council on the positioning of bridges across ponds and waterworks.

T h e l o c a l a u t h o rity says that the funds were invested in the restoration of the “Marlay Craft Courtyard, the

redevelopment of the College Road Car Park, the removal of Breton slabs from the Marlay Ha-Ha, improvements to Marlay Estate railings and improvements to footpaths in the Grange Road area.”

However, an exact breakdown of how much was spent on each project was not disclosed.

FOIs filed by the Protect Marlay Park group requesting as to how the revenue received was spent in recent years was rejected due to the “record concerned does not exist or cannot be found.”

Since 2001, concerts throughout the Summer have taken place in Marlay Park.

However, this year Longitude is the only major music event to take place.

“We tried to put concerts in this year but there are a lot of factors that are considered; who’s touring at the time, are they suitable for the venue, what kind of production is involved etc. It just didn’t work out this year,” says Pascale Miller, a licensing coordinator at Festival Republic.

BLACKROCK

Old Post Office now a new Chinese restaurant ONCE a landmark of Blackrock Main Street, the Old Post Office is now be the home to a high-end Chinese restaurant.

Following a lavish €1.6 million refurbishment, the stone fronted building was built in 1909 and most recently was a Starbucks before lying idle for a number of years.

The restaurant has kept the name of the Old Post Office and opened Tuesday, 21 May. In a statement made by the restaurant, “the authentic Sichuan menu will be executed by team of four main chefs led by Head Chef Yu Shuchen, recruited from the province by two Chinese business partners.

Organic “Managed by hospitality veteran and consultant, Paul Malone, Old Post Office will strive to balance authenticity of flavour with thoughtful sourcing of Irish and organic ingredients.”

With A La Carte available at lunch and dinner, the focus at Old Post Office is on tasting menus.

Premium From €45 at lunch, to a choice of €70, €90 or the premium €120 for dinner - which starts with a glass of Bollinger before offering two starters, hot and sour soup, four main courses with vegetables and rice or noodles, and a chef’s selection plate for dessert.

The traditional stone facade now fronts a series of light airy spaces from the bar to informal dining, leading through to the formal dining room at the rear.

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ST LAURENCE’S NS: ENTRY IMPRESSES IN TERMS OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Kilmacud school wins Tidy Schools competition GARY IBBOTSON

ST LAURENCE’S National School in Kilmacud has won the 2019 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Tidy Schools competition.

St Laurence’s were the unanimous choice of the judges after an entry that impressed in terms of their attention to detail and focus on numerous environmental strands.

The school’s Green Team and joint Green-Schools co-ordinators Damian

Moran and Mary MacGrory accepted the award from Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ossian Smyth at a ceremony in County Hall, May 17.

Thirty primary schools were invited to the final of this year’s Dun LaoghaireRathdown Tidy Schools competition.

In addition to St Laurence’s scooping the main prize, there were individual awards accepted by Our Lady’s of Good Counsel Boys National School

(Biodiversity Award), Harold Boys National School, Dalkey (Little or no Green Space Award) and Rathmichael National School (Most Improved Award).

As part of the Tidy Schools initiative, participating schools are judged not only on their cleanliness but also their floral displays, initiatives to support wildlife, litter and waste education and links with their local community to maintain a clean

CUALA GAA

Special event to aid clubhouse project

Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presenting the first prize to the overall winners, David Owens, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Danny Kashanin from St. Laurence’s Boys National School, Kilmacud. Picture: Peter Cavanagh

environment.

All participating schools received a cash prize and a certificate from An Cathaoirleach Ossian Smyth.

The overall winner, St Laurence’s Boys National School in Kilmacud, was

also presented with the prestigious Tidy Schools trophy.

“All the children here today are setting an excellent example for everyone in their local communities, their parents, brothers and

sisters, neighbours and friends and it is through these young people that we can get the anti-litter and environmentally friendly message out into the community,” says Smyth.

CUALA GAA Club will be hosting a special Oscars event in aid of redevelopment of the clubhouse on Saturday, 25 May. Over 60 members of the club took part in recreating famous films such as Silence of the Lambs, Shawshank Redemption, Braveheart and Bridesmaids.

With a runtime of about 10 minutes each, all seven movies will be screened on the night with attendees given the chance to vote on who they believe was the better adaptation.

Tickets are priced at €30 and can be purchased from their office in Glenageary between 9am and 1pm daily.

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STRIKE : DEMAND FOR STRONGER GOVERNMENT ACTION TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

Students set to strike again over climate inaction GARY IBBOTSON

DUN Laoghaire school students are planning to mark the Global Strike for Climate 2 with a demonstration outside County Council buildings on Friday, May 24.

The Dun Laoghaire march is being organised

by Flossie Donnelly and Lucille O’Mahony, two student activists who have left school early

every Friday this year to demonstrate for climate action outside Government Buildings on Kildare Street.

Swedish activist Greta Thunburg has called on people all around the world to march for climate action on the 24 May. This Friday, 1,263 locations in 107 countries will see demonstrations, including Dun Laoghaire.

The first Global Strike for

Climate in March saw an estimated 1.4m students mobilise in 2,000 towns and cities worldwide.

Both primary school students, Donnelly and O’Mahony say they have a positive message to bring to the demonstration this Friday.

“Lots of kids are very worried about climate change, about species going extinct, about plastics in the ocean and ris-

A previous protest outside Government Buildings on Kildare Street

ing CO2,” says Flossie, who spends her free time clearing plastic waste from the South Dublin coastline.

“I understand because I’m worried too. The answer is to do something – local action works.

“One person can’t fix a global problem, but millions of people acting

locally can.”

Lucille and Flossie hope that holding a Global Strike for Climate in Dun Laoghaire will make it easier for local students to get involved.

“It’s hard to get into town from school in time so we hope that lots of local school students will come and join us at Dun

Laoghaire county council buildings between 1 and 2pm on Friday,” says Lucille.

Last time Flossie held a d e m o n s t ra t i o n o n plastic pollution in Dun Laoghaire over 400 people showed up, demonstrating local interest in climate issues.

‘We are too young to

vote in the European and local elections on Friday,” says Lucille, who is 12.

“But the people who win these elections will be making decisions that will seriously affect our future. Dun Laoghaire is a coastal area – we must fight for it. We need to have our voices heard on Friday.”

Jamie’s in Dundrum not closing JAMIE OLIVER’S Italian in Dundrum will be unaffected by the closure of 25 restaurants in the UK as the celebrity chef’s chain goes into administration.

It is believed that over 1,000 jobs are at risk as the bulk of the franchise’s branches begin to shut.

The Dundrum outlet is expected to remain open as the Irish franchise is owned by Gerard Fitzpatrick and is registered as a separate company Enforge Ltd. Speaking to the Irish Times, Fitzpatrick said he plans to expand the Irish business and will be opening a restaurant in the city centre later this year.

“I don’t know what’s happening in the UK. I think the UK is really volatile at the moment, the casual dining sector has been hit really hard,” he said.

“We’ve nothing to do with the UK.”

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GALLERIES OF OFTHE THEWEEK WEEK

Lou Gavin, Patricia Quigley and Fáinsía Mee

Eoin O’Brien, Dorothy Collins, Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Suzie Walker, Richard Fahy and John Tracey

Niamh Ford, Andrea McAuley, Dorothy Collins and Paula Dooley. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

New clubhouse and facilities for Newtown Park Tennis Club, Blackrock

Councillor Ossian Smyth with Jude and Leah Madigan

Ruairi O’Dúlaing, Councillor Ossian Smyth, Dorothy Collins, Suzie Walker and John Tracey

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BLACKROCK: WILLOW PARK SCHOOL PUPILS CLAIM BEST ANIMATION IN COMPETITION

Talented young students win top prize at coding contest STUDENT coders from Willow Park School in Blackrock have won top prize for Best Animation at the National Scratch Coding Competition.

The competition was held at University of Limerick as part of Tech Week 2019.

The winners were selected from over 500 entries nationwide and judged to be the best in their respective categories.

Matthew Kearney, Killian Staunton and David Byrne took home the

top prize for their project ‘Jungle Escape 1.0’.

Scratch is a visual programming language that helps young people to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art – and share their creations on the web.

Skills Using Scratch allows students to develop creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills as they work collaboratively or individually on projects

Now in its ninth year, the competition is run by the ICS Foundation, the social enterprise arm of the Irish Computer Society.

Tech Week provides hands-on opportunities to learn about how computing and related technology are shaping every area of life.

The aim is to stimulate thinking around future opportunities for study and careers in technology, through learning in the wider areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.

Jo Maguire from Scratch presents Matthew Kearney, Killian Staunton and David Byrne from Willow Park school with their award. Picture: Sean Curtin

Councillors vote in favour of affordable housing scheme GARY IBBOTSON

AT the recent monthly meeting, Dun LaoghaireRathdown county councillors voted in favour of passing the Affordable Housing Scheme.

The scheme, which was proposed by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, was soundly rejected by the council at last

month’s meeting.

“There were no substantial changes made to the scheme of priorities,” says People Before Profit councillor, Melisa Halpin.

“The scheme has now been agreed but

it does not mean there will be one affordable house available in Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown.”

Halpin says that last month People Before Profit proposed a motion to write to Minister Murphy and ask him to review the proposal which was rejected by the council.

The motion passed.

“He did not even bother sending a reply to the council. Despite this, we were forced to vote on it at the council meeting as the deadline for agreeing the scheme is fast approaching.

“It is the greatest of disrespect from the Minister to the council, that he refused to even reply to our letter.

“On this basis we proposed deferring the scheme and hold a special meeting of the new council to give the Minister time to respond to us.

“Unfortunately, the proposal to defer was voted against by both Fianna Fail and Fine Gael and the scheme was agreed.”

Halpin says that the scheme will discriminate against anyone who lives outside the county even if they have roots in the locality.

“You will not be considered for the affordable scheme if you live outside the county. “ S o, fo r e xa m p l e, someone living in Bray

People Before Profit councillor, Melisa Halpin

or Tallaght who grew up in Sallynoggin or Dun Laoghaire but who cannot afford the rents in our county, will be deemed ineligible for the scheme.

“This is outrageous and is clearly abandoning the very people we should be seeking to look after,” she says.

Fine Gael councillor John Kennedy criticised the decision by the majority of the councillors to extend the distance limit of who can qualify for the scheme.

“The dec ision to extend the work location distance to 150 kilometres from the original proposed distance of 35 kilometres means in effect that those working in the Isle of Man and North Wales are set to be entitled to the same level of priority as someone working locally in Dundrum or Dun Laoghaire,” says Kennedy.

Kennedy says that he

also disagrees with the decision to give those with children who attend schools up to 35km away the same priority as those with children attending schools in the locality.

“Those living, working and with their children attending local schools with Dun LaoghaireRathdown ought to have been granted the highest priority for affordable housing, but the vote by a majority of councillors hampers this objective” he says.

Fine Gael councillor John Kennedy

FASTNews Delight as Men’s Shed get space for weekly meetings BALLINTEER Men’s Shed has been given the approval for a new space where the group can hold its weekly get-togethers.

The group was recently given the green light from Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for a new purpose built ‘shed’.

It will be located on public open land between Hillview and Dargle View Estates.

“Everyone involved with the Ballinteer Men’s Shed are absolutely thrilled,” says founder Sean McLoughlin.

“I first met with the council in September 2017 with an aim to find a permanent home for our men’s shed to reach its full potential.

“Our patience has finally paid off, with the council now agreeing to locate a men’s shed in one of the three locations I had proposed.

“We recently met with the immediate residents to inform them of our plan to locate a men’s shed at said location, and thankfully our proposal wasn’t met with any opposition,” he says.

The purpose built structure will 80ft x 20ft in size, and will include toilets, kitchen and an open room.

It will also feature a workshop where the men can work on meaningful projects, share and learn new skills.

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FASTNews

South Dublin woman urging women to join her fundraising run

Sallynoggin Community Centre officially opened THE Sallynoggin Community Centre and Senior Centre was officially opened Tuesday, 14 May by An Cathaoirleach, councillor Ossian Smyth. The centre is a multi-functional Senior Citizen and Community Centre which is an extension to the Sallynoggin Youth and Community Facility.

Among participants and invited guests were representatives of the Sallynoggin Old Folks Association, Ministers, TDs, as well as elected members of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and local residents.

Speaking at the official opening, Smyth said: “The newly extended Community Centre provides a warm, welcoming and bright space for all members of the community to meet, enjoy shared interests and play an active part in the local community.”

The architectural design of the building and high energy efficient rating NZEB standard (nearly zero energy building), was also praised by the chairperson.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county has one of the largest proportions of persons aged 65 years and over of all local authority areas nationally, and dlr’s Age Friendly Strategy aims for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown to be a “great place to live in, and grow old in.”

The Community and Senior Centre will provide an opportunity for more community based services to be ran, says the local authority.

Pictured are Hettie Doyle, Collette Lynch, Councillor Ossian Smyth and Maura Parsons.

Picture: Peter Cavanagh

‘Rejecting crazy cruise ship plan was correct’ FROM PAGE 1

The harbour has since been taken over by the local authority and councillors were told there were no funds available for the €5 million urban beach, a €51 million diaspora centre and a €30 million cruise berth facility.

A progress report to councillors indicated that about €1 million had been spent on the cruise berth plan, of which €250,000 was provided by the council.

“DLR decision to withdraw the planning application for a massive cruise ship terminal in Dun Laoghaire makes absolute sense,”

says Boyhan, a member of the Joint Oireachtas committee on Planning.

“Lessons have to be learnt from this crazy plan that if it went ahead would have destroyed the heritage harbour and its environs.”

Boyhan says that although the plan has been shelved, it has come at a steep price.

“Huge costs have been incurred by the state owned Harbour Company and now the council,” he says.

“Questions will have to be asked about this crazy project, answers demanded, and people

held to account for their actions.

“I want to thank all the people who signed up and took action to stop the giant cruise ship terminal project – It’s a great day for people power – albeit expensive.

“The decision by the Council’s Executive to withdraw the application for this outlandish monstrosity is to be welcomed,” says Independent councillor Michael Merrigan.

Fine Gael councillor Patricia Stewart supports the decision to withdraw the application as does People Before Profit councillor Melisa Halpin.

“I favoured it (the plans), but the smaller version,” says Stewart.

“33 million is required on repair and maintenance and that has to come first.

“Unfortunately, the council has absolutely no way of funding it currently. I hope they’ll be in a position at a later date.”

“This is a long time coming,” says Halpin.

“They had a deadline of 1 April to submit a new plan but failed to do so,” she says.

“It was wasting public funds and would have been a disaster for the environment.”

A DUN LAOGHAIRE woman is calling on women to join team CMRF Crumlin in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.

“My fourth and youngest son, Jasper, is my inspiration and reason for taking part in the Mini Marathon in Crumlin,” says Aoife Cahill Mannion (pictured middle) .

CMRF Crumlin raises vital funds for CHI, Crumlin (formerly Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital) and the National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC).

“In 2010, when he was 10 months of age he was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer. It was an Extra Renal Rabdoid Sarcoma, Stage IV. He was given a 17% chance of survival. We were living in the US at the time and so far away from family and friends, albeit wonderfully supportive friends.

“That June, when the Mini Marathon came around, a fabulous bunch of gorgeous women in my life fundraised and participated in support.

“They had t-shirts printed with his gorgeous cheeky face and while we couldn’t be there to join them, we all wore the same t-shirts they had sent us, on that day, in the US. “It was so emotional for all of us and the effort, love, support and care that went into that day on our behalf resonated so strongly with me.”

Mannion says that she promised herself she would take part in the Mini Marathon every year when she returned home.

Since 2012, she has participated in every race.

“Childhood cancer is something so inherently wrong, that people do their very best to support. The Mini Marathon is such a wonderful day, regardless of the weather, but sunshine does help!

“I don’t do it in a competitive way, or to finish the run under a certain time. I do it for the fun, for the experience and to give back. As the years have created distance from Jasper’s illness, it has become less emotionally overwhelming but nonetheless deeply important and personal.”

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GO APE OVER THIS GORILLA AFTER waiting and waiting – and waiting some more – the sex of the new baby gorilla born recently at Dublin Zoo has been revealed. It’s a girl!

Her very protective mum wouldn’t put this lovely little looker down from the moment she was born, keeping zoo staff and carers on their toes while they kept an eye open to see what gender the zoo’s latest little arrival was. Now, SSE Airtricity and Dublin Zoo have launched a competition to name the little girl gorilla, with a year’s free electricty up for grabs.

To help name the latest arrival, just see www.sseairtricity.com/dublinzoo and suggest a name for the baby that reflects her West African origin ...

Panda offers to recycle election posters for free A RECYCLING company has said that it will accept and recycle all election posters free of charge at its centres from May 27.

Panda’s announcement is to encourage candidates to responsibly dispose of their posters, and to ensure that towns and areas around the capital

won’t be blighted by the campaign posters beyond election day.

The posters will be shredded by Panda, with the material then used to make a range of products such as paint tubs. Cable ties will also be accepted at the waste collection sites and will be recycled

to manufacture fruit and vegetable trays.

Panda is hopeful that the availability of this free service will encourage candidates to quickly take down their posters and bring them to be recycled after voting day.

While there is no deadline for dropping the post-

ers into the Panda sites, they hope that posters will arrive in the days following the elections so they can be recycled in large batches.

Des Crinion, managing director, Panda Recycling Division said: “We’ve seen a real demand for a service like this and are now

delighted to be able to offer this service and play our part in alleviating the issue of election litter.

“I would urge all political parties, candidates and county councils to make use of our service.”

Grumpy Cat is no more THE WORLD is mourning the death of a beloved cat that has constantly been memed.

‘Grumpy Cat’ (actually named Tardar Sauce) became famous for her grumpy expression and had her image regularly shared around the internet.

Sadly, ‘Grumpy’s’ owners have announced that she has passed away after complications with a urinary tract infection, aged seven.

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GALLERIES OF OFTHE THEWEEK WEEK

Zoe Craig performing

Dr Jennifer O’Connor-Madsen, Music Generation Development Officer, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; Philomena Poole, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; Councillor Ossian Smyth, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Rosaleen Molloy, National Director, Music Generation. Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Transforming lives through access to music tuition

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NEW space for Music Generation, Ireland’s national music education programme, was officially launched last week. The event featured performances from Ballyogan Childcare Centre, 3rd classes from Monkstown Educate Together N.S and 3rd and 4th Class from St Jospeh’s N.S in Dun Laoghaire. They were supported by their musician tutors who work with Music Generation dlr from Kilternan School of Music, Rockjam and The Cassidy School of Music.

Calvin McGrath

Elin Carlsson and Eva Lilly

Jannah Ahmed

Children from Ballyogan

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Pictures: Peter Cavanagh

Accessible theatre

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OADED Dice Theatre Company presented Do We Not Laugh? in the Studio of dlr LexIcon last week to a full house that included DLRCC Mayor Cllr Ossian Smyth. Do We Not Laugh? is an accessible theatre performance like no other. The play

is a unique interpretation of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice based on the devised work of the company’s actors all of whom have an intellectual disability. It challenges perceptions and explores the relationships and emotions of an often forgotten group of people.

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POLITICS

IT’S TRULY YOUR CHOICE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 24

Voting day is here at last – so choose your vote wisely ELECTION DAY is upon us at last, with the local and European elections taking place tomorrow, Friday.

In our last two editions of Dublin Gazette, we have already emphasised the importance of casting your precious votes to determine

who will be your voice at council level, as well as deciding who will represent Dublin at European level.

With four Dublin seats to be decided in the European elections, a recent TV debate will have given Dubliners some profile of the candidates and

an indication of the importance of the European parliament for Ireland.

This is particularly important, particularly with Brexit looming and the dark shadow of ultra-nationalist populism that is gaining ground across the continent.

Much publicity has surrounded both European and local elections, with candidates’ posters on practically every tree and lamp post across the city and suburbs.

However, there is also a third vote to be cast that can change the Constitution on divorce that has largely been overlooked in the run up to Friday.

So, what are the proposed changes?

The first question relates to how long people must be living apart before applying for a divorce, and the second is the recognition of foreign divorces.

There will be one question on the ballot paper and voters can either vote Yes to allow both changes, or No to reject both changes.

Voters cannot accept one change and reject the other.

The proposal to amend the Constitution must first be

No matter what your views, just be sure to use your precious vote this Friday, and vote for the person, party or outlook that you want to support

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Whatever your views, be sure to cast your precious vote in the upcoming elections

introduced in the Dail as a Bill, setting out the text of the proposed amendment.

The Bill cannot contain any other proposals. If the Bill is passed by both the Dail and the Seanad, as it was, it is then submitted to the people in a constitutional referendum, so that they can vote for or against it.

If the majority of the votes

cast at the referendum are in favour of the change, the President signs the Bill into law and the Constitution is then amended.

If the majority of the votes cast at the referendum are not in favour of the change, the Bill is not signed into law and the Constitution is not amended.

Only Irish citizens who are aged at least 18 can vote in a referendum. You need to be registered in order to vote – either on the main Register of Electors, the Postal Voters List, the Special Voters list or the supplement to one of these lists.

However, non-EU citizens may vote at local elections only.

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THE visually spectacular Canadian aerial acrobats ‘The Silver Starlets’ swing into Dublin with Emma Weafer from Boogie Bounce to launch Ireland’s biggest summer festival which takes place this July 12 - 14 in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will feature an exciting line-up of talent and is entirely free.

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Costa Rican tree frog found in a bunch of Lidl bananas

STOWAWAY on Aisle 10 – a tree frog native to Costa Rica managed to make a voyage all the way to the exotic town of Netherfield, Nottingham, in a box of fresh fruit.

Workers at a Lidl supermarket in the town were sorting through a delivery of fresh fruit into the store, when they spotted the tree frog inside.

Immediately calling the RSPCA, the animal organisation came to take the amphibian, placing him with a keeper that had knowledge of the breed, who was found sat atop bananas that workers were unloading to put on shelves.

The frog, which has since been named Lloyd, travelled over 5,000 miles on his holidays.

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DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Sally is a very sweet three-year-old Collie cross who is looking for a patient and understanding home. Sally was quite unwell when she first arrived at our Rehoming Centre so she will need a family with a gentle approach who will be sympathetic to her on-going medical issues.

Sally can be quite shy, but with time and patience she will make a super addition to the right family. She needs someone who will help build up her confidence and will let her settle in at her own pace.

Sally is a gentle girl, so she would be happy to share her home with children over the age of 12 who will be calm and gentle with her.

If you have room in your heart and home for Prince then 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. (Remember: Always have your dog on a lead when in public.)

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D QUIRKY THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

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‘Plastic bag’ found at deepest point on Earth

A PLASTIC bag has been found at the deepest part of the ocean by an expedition team who were exploring the seabed.

Victor Vescovo, a private equity investor from Dallas, Texas who has also climbed to the world’s highest points, spent four hours exploring the remote bottom of the Mariana Trench with members of his crew.

The team believes it has discovered four new species of amphipods, a type of crustacean.

However, disturbingly, Vescovo and his

team also found a plastic bag and sweet wrappers. Sadly, this isn’t the first time plastics have made their way down to the deepest parts of the world’s oceans.

In 2018, National Geographic found a piece of plastic that descended to the deepest part of the Mariana Trench after examining thousands of photos taken during dives over the past 30 years.

The expedition established Vescovo as the record-holder for the world’s deepest dive.

Diner accidentally gets £4,500 bottle of wine PICTURED are The class of 2019 from The Liber8 Music Project photographed at the programme’s showcase event which took place at BIMM Institute, Dublin 8, last week. The 10-week music programme is designed for 14 – 16 year olds living within and around the Liberties area of Dublin 8, who have limited exposure to music and digital media. Over the course of ten weeks, students immerse themselves in the creative programme which includes modules on ‘Music Styles’, ‘Introduction to Performance Techniques’, and ‘Introduction to Recording and Sound Design’.

The programme culminates with a showcase event where the course participants perform live on stage to an invited audience. Pictures: Peter Houlihan

nts hit the high note Guns N’ Roses Sue Brewery Is this the world’s

IT seems as if Guns and Roses won’t be welcoming this brewery to the Jungle anytime soon, as they’re suing Oskar Blues Brewery for trademark infringement.

The rockers are accusing the Colorado-based brewery of piggybacking off their band name to sell the ‘Guns N Rose’ beer, in addition to merchandise and bandanas in support of the product.

The complaint launched against the brewery says that Oskar Blues tried to trademark Guns N Rose last year, but abandoned the efforts after the 80s rockers objected.

Now, Guns and Roses want a court order blocking the brewery from using the name, and turning over any profits from the merchandise and the product itself.

Looks like the group have a slight appetite for destruction…. of the brewery’s claim on the name.

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A BRITISH tourist in Amsterdam was given a shock when he discovered his Airbnb lodgings turned out to be a shipping container placed on the side of a road.

Londoner Ben Speller paid £100 for a single night stay at the accommodation described as “clean room with private bathroom,” by the host, Jacob on the popular room-sharing website.

But what he found inside the container was a mattress, a blanket and a portaloo attached to

the “bedroom”.

Speller decided then to book a hotel room for the night with Airbnb refunding him his £100 and money paid for the hotel.

The company say that ‘Jacob’s’ account and listings have been taken down from the website.

“Misrepresented or fraudulent listings have no place on our platform, and our team works hard to constantly strengthen our defences and stay ahead of bad actors,” said Airbnb in a statement.

A LUCKY customer was given a £4,500 bottle of wine after a mix up occurred at the Hawksmoor restaurant in Manchester. A tweet posted on the Hawksmoor Manchester Twitter account said: “To the customer who accidentally got given a bottle of Chateau le Pin Pomerol 2001, which is £4500 on our menu, last night - hope you enjoyed your evening! To the member of staff who accidentally gave it away, chin up! One-off mistakes happen and we love you anyway.”

According to the high-end restaurant, the customer had actually ordered a bottle of Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2001 which is priced at £260.

“A member of staff picked up the wrong bottle, mistaking it for another Bordeaux of the same vintage. The wine went out and was served to the customer.”

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA AND TV FAIR CITY: Opportunity knocks for some, but not others THIS week in Carrigstown, some more surprises catch locals unaware, bringing a mixture of good news – and bad – for some ...

AN UNEXPECTED visitor stuns Bob and Renee early this week, which leads the pair to grow increasingly concerned as the week ploughs on.

They wonder if they may lose Ellie for good, leading Renee to take some desperate measures, leading to some turbulent consequences later in the week.

Hughie is concerned when Ellie slips back into her role of Heather’s carer. Renee fears the consequences for Heather as a visit from Deegan looms.

Doug lets Erica in on his big mystery this week, too. Doug also tells an impressed Pete his big surprise. Jackie and Pete share a warm moment talking about him.

Dean is determined to get Hot Pots back on track and enlists Hayley to help, reluctantly taking her advice on board

to increase his social media presence.

Hayley advises Dean to give Hot Pots his full commitment, leaving Dean torn about his job at Vino’s.

Christine tells Paul bad news about his business venture, and Fiona offers to help him out. Unknown to Fiona, Jarleth returns and sees an ally in Jane.

Watch Fair City on RTE One on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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Fun family film is one to Pika-choose SHANE DILLON

TO BE honest, I couldn’t name many Pokemon if my life depended on it, and even after seeing Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Cert PG, 104 mins) recently, that’s still pretty much the case.

Err – Pikachu, Mewtwo, Bulbasaur, Charizard ...

Sleepy, Bashful, Rudolph, Prancer, Smurfette? No? So it’s fair to say that I’m not exactly the world’s greatest Pokemon expert, but perhaps Pikachu is the world’s greatest Pokemon detective.

The furry clever yellow creature is one half of the dynamic duo at the heart of the film set within the Pokemon universe, where Pokemon and humans coexist to a large degree.

Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) is introduced soon after we’ve met a driven young man, Tim (Justice Smith), who heads to bustling Ryme City after learning of his dad’s death.

Tim (Justice Smith) and Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) are an unlikely dynamic duo, but there’s a mystery to crack down Ryme City’s mean, fluffy streets ...

Tim soon crosses paths with Pikachu, and as Tim has the rare ability to understand the adorably cute Pikachu – who’s actually a Pokemon cop who was working a case with his late partner, Harry, Tim’s dad – the pair team up to investigate Harry’s suspicious death.

Through some dogged detective work, a little luck, and with help from a reporter, they’re soon on the trail that led to Harry’s death.

However, there’s something rotten going on in Ryme City’s murky underworld, where a bumbling human and some pushy Pokemon could make some dangerous enemies ...

It can be hard to rate kids’ films, even if you helpfully have a kid who knows the subject matter (plus their disinterested parent) in tow, as I did.

I know that Junior thought the film was “cool”, and he certainly snickered here and there

during the film.

Personally, I thought it was fine. A big baffling, if you don’t know your Pokemon from your Pikachu, but despite having plenty of Pokemon lore the film stayed accessible enough even for non-Pokemon people like me, with some great visuals to take in.

I’m still not convinced about Reynolds’ suitability as Pikachu, but the film will clearly entertain kids and Pokemon fans – so pika pika, I choose ... 7/10

Wild Youth sure to wow at the Court Yard, Leixlip

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THE Leixlip festival returns to the Court Yard hotel this June Bank Holiday Weekend, and promises to be an exciting Summer highlight.

The spectacular open air music festival offers four days of outstanding entertainment with the best of national and local musical talent, including main stage rockers Wild Youth (inset).

Having sold out their first Irish tour, including a headline show at The Olympia, Wild Youth will open the festival on the Rock the Yard main stage on Friday, May 31.

The Irish four-piece is enjoying a breakthrough year with their hit single, Can’t Move On, following earlier chart-toppers, All or Nothing, and Lose Control. Their signature radio

toe tappers will be sure to make you dance!

Their melodic brand of pop-rock has seen them support artists such as Niall Horan, The Script, Zara Larsson and Kodaline, playing numerous gigs across Ireland and the UK. Tickets for the weekend are now

on sale, with Day Tickets at €10 each plus booking fee, and a Weekend Ticket at just €30, offering four days for the price of three.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite and via the Court Yard Hotel website, and will be sold at the gate each day, subject to availability.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Wedding Present:

Past Glances 34 YEARS after their formation, The Wedding Present - under the continued tutelage of their inimitable frontman David Gedge - are still one of the kings of musical juxtaposition.

A deeply emotional band ruminating on themes of love and desperation, Gedge’s pulsating live act complement the alluring simplicity of their age-old topics with vibrant, manic guitar and melodic gnash.

Gedge, the sole remaining original member of the band, is going through something of a nostalgic period at the moment.

“There are new ideas within this group,” he says, “but these anniversary tours are quite interesting. When they were first suggested to me, I wasn’t at all keen on the idea, but I spoke to people about it and almost universally, to a person, they said ‘do it’.”

“I’ve come to really enjoy them. Oddly, I’ve found it easier this time around. We used to fall off stage and almost col-

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lapse backstage after shows. Maybe I’ve developed the muscles to play guitar this way.”

Back living in the UK after various periods in the US, Gedge and the band have ended up playing a series of 30th anniversary shows, touring in spots such as Asia and lesser-known corners of Europe along the way.

“Back then I wrote a little like I was writing in a diary, so when I go back to this, it’s almost like reading back,” he says of the latest tour, which is in memory of 1989 album ‘Bizarro’.

“It has meant that we don’t write as much now,” he continues. “I just don’t have the time.

Back then, we released ‘George Best’, ‘Bizarro’ and ‘Seamonsters’ in six years. Now I’d be lucky to get one album out in that time.

“It’s been very inter-

esting, though. We have a different kind of crowd now. People are coming back after years. They’ve had kids and moved away from music, and then all of a sudden the kids have left the home and they’re back at our gigs. Some of the kids are with them.

There are more people, a changing profile.”

The Wedding Present were never a band afraid to make a statement.

Famously, when performing Bizarro single ‘Brassneck’ on Top Of The Pops.

Gedge and co lightly mocked the show by standing stock still and refusing to mime along.

“It was a reference to the video for the song,” Gedge laughs.

“In it, we stand still while people dance madly around us. I loved Top Of The Pops. I think I was expecting someone to step in and have a word about it, we were getting more and more ridiculous with every rehearsal. But no one ever did.”

Audience reaction, it happens, is the main thing that keeps bringing Gedge back to Ireland, a

place The Wedding Present particularly love to play. “People love to get involved and dance here,” he says.

“If you go to somewhere like Germany, they’re still fans, but they kind of stand back and study the music. In Ireland, they get that music is about connection. You know if you play in Ireland and the gig gets a bad reaction, something’s wrong.

“Music isn’t a film,” he explains. “It’s not a book.

It’s about connection, about back and forth.

“Next year, we’re going to take it a bit easier, and we might get to some recording. Before that, I’ve got the shows, there are two books, the new movie and there is a single on the horizon. It’s been busy!”

The Wedding Present play The Academy on May 25. Earlier in the day, the new indie movie about their career, ‘Something Left Behind’ will show at the IFI in Temple Bar, with Gedge and director Andrew Jezard taking questions.

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MOTORS

WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Opel’s ‘impressive’ new Insignia Grand Sport DECLAN GLYNN

THE Opel Insignia ‘Grand Sport’ is the replacement for Opel’s family saloon and hatchback offering, the Insignia, which – in turn – replaced the Vectra many moons ago.

The new Insignia Grand Sport is built on an allnew platform, which has allowed the car to grow substantially, leading to increased cabin space in the process.

Trim & Engine Options There are four specification levels to choose from in the new Insignia Grand Sport – SC, SRi, SE and Elite.

Engine choices include 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbopetrol units offering 140PS and 260PS respectively.

Diesel engines consist of a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel with 110PS or 136PS, a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 170PS, or a 2.0-litre Bi-turbo-diesel with a whopping 210PS. Equipment is generous across the entire range with stylish alloy wheels, automatic lighting control, electric windows front & rear, keyless entry & start, LED daytime running lights, LED rear lights, air-conditioning.

Also cruise control with speed limiter, leather multi-function steering wheel, IntelliLink infotainment

Audi’s A4 Celebrates its 25th Birthday ON May 7th 1994, the first Audi A4 drove off the assembly line in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Since then, the premium car brand has produced more than 7.5 million units of the model.

A quarter of a century after its birth, demand is unabated for the Audi A4, now in its fifth generation.

With 344,586 units sold in 2018, the A4 is the world’s most popular

system with DAB/FM/ AM radio with 7 speakers, 7-inch colour touchscreen, Smartphone connectivity,

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Siri/Google voice command, Bluetooth, ESP, ABS, front camera system, six airbags, ISOFIX on 3 rear seats, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and an alarm system all included.

All new Insignia’s feature Opel’s innovative OnStar Personal Assistance system, which gives you a direct line to a personal assistant 24/7.

My review car was an Opel Insignia Grand Sport ‘Elite’ 1.5-litre (140PS) ecoTec turbo-petrol, in Mineral Black metallic paint.

The range-topping Elite model is extremely well equipped, with standard features including 17” diamond cut alloy wheels, IntelliLux LED™ matrix headlights, auto wipers, front & rear parking sensors, rear privacy glass, front fog lights.

Also Navi Pro infotainment system (incorporating an 8” colour touchscreen with fully integrated European satellite navigation, Bluetooth™ audio streaming with mobile phone portal, USB audio connection, and seven speakers), dual-zone electronic climate control, leather seat trim, heated ergonomic front seats, and a Driving Assistance Pack. On the road, the

model for Audi.

Approximately every fifth Audi delivered worldwide today comes from this series.

The Audi A4 set new standards when it went into production in 1994 as the successor to the Audi 80 series.

With its elegance, sportiness and comfort, it quickly impressed customers all over the

new Insignia Grand Sport really excels, with terrific road-holding ability, direct steering, strong brakes, and a composed ride on offer.

The smooth-revving engine in my review car produces 140PS (138bhp) and 250Nm of torque, is capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in just 9.9 seconds, and will hit a top speed of 226km/h.

Fuel consumption as low as 6.2l/100km (45.4mpg) is possible on a combined driving cycle, while annual road tax is just €270. When tested by Euro NCAP for crash protection of occupants and pedestrians, the new Opel Insignia Grand Sport achieved the maximum score of 5 stars.

The crisp, clean lines of the new Insignia Grand Sport ensure that the car attracts positive attention from fellow motorists and pedestrians alike, while

the sumptuous interior of the car will do likewise for occupants.

Ergonomic active front seats in my review car provided excellent support in crucial areas of the body, and are certified by the ‘Campaign for Healthier Backs’ (AGR), an independent centre of excellence for ergonomics.

The boot is big, square, and ultra-practical, with 490-litres of space available with the rear seats in place, or multiples times this capacity with the rear seats folded flat.

The new Opel Insignia Grand Sport oozes quality in every detail, possesses striking coupé-style contours, and is engineered

by Opel to exceed expectations in every perceptible sense. Prices start at just €28,145, with my review car specification priced from €33,540.

world.

The model became a bestseller in its first full year of production in 1995, when more than 272,052 units drove off the production line.

And today, the model continues to launch highlights in its class with numerous driver assistance systems.

“For a quarter of a century now, the A4 has symbolised Audi like no other model. It stands for cutting edge technology in the premium mid range, as well as for innovative production technologies at the highest level,” said Albert Mayer, Plant Director at Audi’s site in Ingolstadt.

“Our employees’ tireless commitment and passion for our brand have been, and continue to be, the driving force behind the impressive success story of the A4.”

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TRAVEL Dare to try the latest thrill seekers attraction in Malaga

Enjoy the local gastronomic tuna festival in Tarifa

Cordoba “Patios” Festival

SPAIN | SOME GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE COUNTRY THIS MONTH

Perfect for a short break away SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor SPAIN remains the number one holiday destination for Irish sun-seekers and as the weather warms up so too does the calendar of events and festivals.

Whether you’re a thrill seeker, a foodie, a gardening enthusiast or just a lover of outdoor pursuits in the sunshine there’s a last-minute break away to suit.

Experience the thrill of skydiving at Spain’s first open-air skydiving simulator, Fly4Real in Malaga. Open from May 1, the wind tunnel experience packages start from €52.

Stay in the nearby village of Alora

in this rustic lakeside one-bedroom traditional Spanish farmhouse with panoramic views over the turquoise El Chorro lakes.

Enjoy an adventure-filled break in the Andalusian countryside. Hike in the El Caminito Del Ray, once considered to be the most dangerous footpath in the world. A three-night break in Alora can be had from just€134 per person, with flights to Malaga (extra) from €60 return.

Head to the surfer’s paradise of Tarifa on the Atlantic coastline at the end of May for foodie heaven!

This traditional fishing village celebrates the annual bluefin tuna harvest with a tapas competition – Ruta del Atún – from 24 May to 2 June,

where over 50 participating bars and restaurants compete to create the winning tapa. In all over 40,000 tapas will be served during the weeklong event.

Stay in this well-appointed twobedroom apartment with swimming pool just 50m from the beach and close to the town centre with its bohemian vibe. Three night stay from just €41 per person sharing, flights (extra) to Malaga.

The annual Cordoba “Patios” Festival sees the owners of private traditional Cordoba-style houses open up their courtyards to the public for visitors to enjoy and experience these hidden treasure floral oases.

Stay in a well-appointed two-bed-

room apartment in the heart of the city, ideally located to visit the courtyards and other cultural attractions in the historic centre. Three nights’ accommodation from €143 per person (four sharing), flights to Malaga.

Paint the town Pink Benidorm Pink Weekend (26 May) is dedicated to all things pink, with four days/nights of parties, fun, picnics on the beach and fiestas.

Stay in this two-bedroom apartment which amazing sea views with well-maintained gardens and communal pool.

Located just 100m from the Playa de Poniente beach along with shopping, dining and nightlife all close by.

Three nights’ stay from €51 per person, flights (extra) to Alicante from €120 return.

For more visit www.spain-holiday.com.

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WINDS OF CHANGE SAILING: DALKEY brothers Seán Donnelly and Tadgh Donnelly finished 33rd and 26th in Saturday’s silver fleet races to claim 57th place overall at the 49er Volvo European Championships last week. The Olympic hopeful sailors will return to training at their new performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire later this month, hoping to put into practice the lessons learned.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS BASKETBALL | SEVENTH YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL EVENT

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THE SEVENTH Dublin Masters International Basketball Tournament takes place this weekend from May 24 to 26 with 40 teams competing in four age categories.

This year’s main tournament sponsors are SDCC (Dublins Outdoors), Failte Ireland and ‘Wines

by Lily’.

With over 300 people travelling to Dublin for the tournament it is an event which is growing year on year and has become an important weekend in the Irish Basketball Calendar.

Twelve teams will compete in the Over 40 men’s with leading contenders likely to be Joe’s Boys – a team of ex professional BBL players in England –and twice winners St Declan’s who are bolstered by former Irish Super League stars Ricardo Leonard and Gabe Jackson.

Team BNAF have a few Americans and top Irish players on board plus St Vincent’s Dublin will also be challenging for top honours.

Another team to watch from Croa-

tia is Adriatic Split.

In the Over 40 Ladies, Wild Rovers have dominated this competition in recent years and will be going for their sixth title in a row.

Led by Catriona White and with a team of many ex Super League stars, this team would still be strong contenders in the current National and Super Leagues.

Last year’s finalists, Mustangs, with the incredibly talented Siobhan Kilkenny leading the way, will be hoping to go one better while local team Oblates always put up a great show and have been unlucky in recent years not to win the title.

From abroad, there is a new team from Malta as well as from the UK: Sheffield Pick n Mix and Team Fusion.

In the Over 50 Men’s, DM Ballers will hope to retain their title but will have very stiff competition from a super Lithuanian team containing many Olympic medallists from the 90’s and will be the team to beat.

A new category added this year is the Men’s Over 60s with three

The 2018 men’s Dublin Master champions from St Declan’s

teams competing, Irish side Shannon Dodgers, from Scotland Strathclyde Sixers and from USA the aptly named Still Here.

72 games will take place from Friday to Sunday in four venues – Oblate Hall and Inchicore Sports Centre, National Basketball Arena and Colaiste Bride Clondalkin.

Entry is free to all games and the

main finals are on Sunday from 1pm-5pm in the Oblate Hall Inchicore.

This year’s nominated charity is Hugh’s House (www.hughshouse. ie) and there will be a great raffle with first prize of an overnight stay in Ashford Castle and other activities at the Tournament Party in the Louis Fitz hotel on Saturday night.

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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for May16th: Numbers 4, 17, 19 and 20. Jackpot not won. Winner of €100 Des and Grainne Mulligan. €50 Patricia Monks and Rita Bolger. Joker Consolation prize won by our own Runai Gerry Watchorn. Next week jackpot €5,400 and Joker €1,150.. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8:00 pm.

Plenty of Adult Football action this week. On Sunday morning the Senior Footballers play St Brigids, Junior A play Ballymun Kickhams and Junior B’s play Kilmacud Crokes. All matches are at home and pitches and times to be confirmed.Keep in touch with facebook and twitter. On Sunday evening the Junior C’s play Ballyboden in Ballycullen at 3.

Senior hurlers got another 2pts in the league with a great win over Craobh Chiarain. Ronan Collins Ian O Hehir and Brian Smith were excellent. However on Saturday they lost narrowly. Our Intermediate hurlers had a bad week with a loss to Realt Dearg in the championship and to Fingallians in the league. Our Junior team had an outstanding win on Sunday where they came back from 8pts down to beat Erin go Bráth by the bare minimum.

The Senior ladies football team had a fantastic win in the championship against away to Garda Westmanstown on Wednesday 15th 1-15 to 2 10.

The junior ladies put up a great fight before losing to a strong Round Towers Lusk team. Congrats to Ladies Feile under 14 Football Team on reaching the semi finals of Dublin Feile Div 1.

CUALA THERE’S only one show in town next week and that’s the Cuala Oskars. There’s only a handful of tickets left so get yours now and make sure you don’t miss out.

Fantastic trailers to whet your appetite can be found on the Facebook page of Kevin Rowe Events.

Hard luck to our two Feile Ladies Football teams who both exited at the group stage. The A’s were particularly unlucky, tied on 4 points with two other teams they lost out on a countback of points conceded. Many thanks to Team sponsors, MiFinity, Big Green Egg, Matheson and Sports for Business and thanks to all those who came down to Thomastown to cheer on the girls.

Registration for Cuala Academy’s flagship event, the 2019 Mini All Ireland, is now open at https://www. cualagaa.ie/mai2019/.

If you have a child born in 2014 and you’d like them to get a taster for what it’s like to play with Cuala, registration for the 2014 early intake (includes participation in the Mini All-Ireland) is also open at https://www.cualagaa.

ie/2014academy/ Comhghairdeas leis an bhFoireann Camógaíochta F16 a bhuaigh Roinn 3 den Léig le bua láidir thar Ráth Éannaigh ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Are you a Cuala Player or former Player born 19932000 (inclusive)? Why do you continue to play with Cuala or why did you give up playing? A survey will conducted soon to establish the answers. Would you be interested in helping out by getting the survey out (what’s app etc.), to current players and especially ex players from your year?

Please contact Kevin Spain atkevin@coachkevin.ie Well done to Sean Moran who scored a trademark late, late goal from a free to help the Dublin Hurlers to a draw against Wexford in Parnell Pk on Sunday.

Go n-éirí lena buachaillí Scoil Lorcain san leathcraobh iománaíocht Cumann Nn mBunscoil Dé Máirt.

There was no winner of this week’s Cuala lotto draw for a massive €12500 Jackpot. Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Declan Cronin.

SOCCER: UCD SUCCUMB TO EIGHTH SUCCESSIVE DEFEAT

O’Neill calls on student courage for fight LOI PREMIER DIVISION UCD Cork City  DAVE DONNELLY sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD recorded their eighth straight defeat and slipped to the bottom of the Premier Division following back-to-back home losses to Shamrock Rovers and Cork City.

Dan Carr’s goal settled the tie for Rovers on Friday night before a late strike from debutant Cian Bargary saw the Leesiders to victory at the UCD Bowl on Monday evening.

Finn Harps’ last-gasp win over Waterford on Friday means that, despite their heavy defeat to Rovers on Monday, Ollie Horgan’s side move up to ninth on goals scored.

While the Students could have few complaints about their defeat to tabletopping Rovers, the defeat to Cork was definitely three points dropped for College.

City were the last side to be beaten by UCD, on their last visit to the Bowl in April, when an injury-time penalty from captain Gary

O’Neill sealed a 2-1 comeback win.

Eight defeats since then have seen Harps rein in an eight-point deficit while, more worryingly, UCD have now gone six full games – nine hours – without scoring a goal.

Reprising the 3-5-2 system employed against Rovers, UCD dominated for the most part but had to work hard to break down a dogged and unadventurous Cork side.

Conor Davis saw his shot blocked and Richie O’Farrell volleyed Neil Farrugia’s cross over the bar early on, before Davis wasted a glorious chance from inside the box.

A mistake from City keeper Mark McNulty should have provided Sean McDonald with the opener, but the striker took too long and the keeper was able to recover to save.

Farrugia – one of three Ireland under-21s, along with Liam Scales and Conor Kearns selected by the watching Stephen Kenny for the Toulon Tournament – was the standout player.

The winger nutmegged

UCD’s Evan Farrell gets away from Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne.

Picture: George Kelly

right-back Gary Boylan and fizzed in a cross that should have been poked home.

Another mazy run could have produced a penalty when he went over Conor McCarthy’s challenge, and another fine run and cross was inches from being nodded home by Davis.

The Students’ luck is very much out at the moment, however, and they conceded against the run of play when Karl Sheppard’s looping header

was touched onto the bar

by Kearns.

The loose ball sat up for 18-year-old Bargary – introduced six minutes earlier for former Student Daire O’Connor – and he headed home.

“It’s like Groundhog Day,” manager Collie O’Neill tells the Dublin Gazette.

“I’d probably be more worried if we weren’t creating anything. The session part has been good and we probably lacked a bit of

creativity in our previous games. At least now we’re creating chances as well.

The final thing is to finish some of those chances we create.

“We’ve two choices now.

One is to feel sorry for ourselves, stop doing some of the good work we’re doing because we’ve a pain in the ass and we’re not getting the rewards from it.

“Or you have the balls and the courage to turn up for work again on Wednesday.”

Rosemount’s Friendship Cup

The participants from the Rosemount Friendship Cup

ROSEMOUNT Mulvey hosted the club’s first cross border Friendship Cup last weekend with over 30 kids travelling from Belfast.

It is part of the Dundrum club’s initiative to build good relationships with all communities from the north of Ireland through the medium of football.

The games ran for two and a half hours and featured children between the ages of seven and 12.

The visitors won the cup with some classy football skills but each child went home happy

with medals.

Spot prizes, games, sweets and a bouncy castle was also available for the smaller children who played together and made new friendships.

“Our club has suffered from social exclusion,” club man Gary Roberts said of the event. “We continue to fight it on and off the field. We are open to everyone. Regardless of race, colour or creed. Any age, ability or background is welcome at our football club.

The event was supported by Fuse Electrical Services, Printing It and Balance Hair Studio.

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SAILING: TOUGH CONDITIONS IN WEYMOUTH FOR DONNELLYS

Dalkey brothers Euro challenge EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS  sport@dublingazette.com

DALKEY brothers Seán Donnelly and Tadgh Donnelly finished 33rd and 26th in Saturday’s silver fleet races to claim 57th place overall at the 49er Volvo European Championships last week.

The Olympic hopeful sailors will return to training at their new performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire later this month, hoping to put into practice the lessons they learned during a week of challenging conditions at the event in Weymouth, England.

After very strong conditions earlier in the week, the regatta ended with a bit of a whimper on Sun-

day when a lack of wind in Weymouth Bay meant that there were no silver or bronze fleet races.

With 18 races already completed over six days, the race officer made the decision not to force any races in very light conditions for the silver and bronze fleets, although there were final races in the gold fleet competitions.

Irish Sailing 49er coach Ross Killian said: “It’s been a long regatta with seven consecutive race days. The wide variety of conditions has challenged our sailors, we’ve had very windy races and very light races. Steady breeze and shifting breeze, big waves and flat water. An all-round test really.

“Across the 18 races sailed, the Irish results were up and down, areas that need work have been highlighted during the course of the competition, so now we will tailor or training to focus on those areas.

“We are bringing the equipment home and will be working from the new Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire for the next block of training.

“It’s a great thing that we can work together as a three-boat team at home while recharging the batteries.

“It’s been a busy start to the season with Palma, Genoa and the Euros one after another with little turnaround time in between.”

LEGENDS’ VISIT

Seapoint’s young stars learn from Irish heroes SEAPOIONT welcomed a gathering of legendary Irish rugby internationals last Sunday, 19th 2019 as Hugo Mac Neill, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Neil Francis, Trevor Ringland, Phillip Matthews, Des Fitzgerald, Nigel Carr, Fergus Slattery, Brendan Mullin, Paul Wallace and Ollie Campbell all dropped into the club for an afternoon of running, rucking rugby with players, coaches and parents, as the season drew to a close.

The Seapoint Mini Youth Section were thrilled when the lads took part in training drills and passed on their experience and shared their skills with the next generation of young players in the club.

Dalkey sailor Sean Donnelly

Neil Francis shows his kicking prowess

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CLUB NOTES

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KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the AHL1 team that beat St. Vincent’s, 1.13 to 1.11, the AHL3 team that beat Clontarf, 1.18 to 1.16 and the AHL4 team that beat Faughs 2.21 to 1.14.

Hard luck to the AHL6 team that lost to Castleknock 3.18 to 3.14. Hard luck to the Ladies U14 B team that lost the Division 7 Feile Final to O’Dwyers. The A team was knocked out earlier in the competition. Well done to all involved with these Feile teams.

Well done to the Minor A Camogie team that won the A League Final and hard luck to the B team who lost to their League Final. After winning last year’s Dublin Football Feile as Under 14’s, well done to the U15 A Football team who won the Championship after their 0.14 to 0.4 victory over Ballyboden. Congrats to all the players, mentors and parents involved.

Congrats to both Under 16 Ladies football teams who had good wins over Ballyboden and Lucan in the league. Reminder – Club AGM on this Thursday May 23rd.

NAOMH OLAF NAOMH Olaf Mini All Irelands, kindly sponsored by SuperValu Balally, take place next week on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May, with over 400 boys and girls playing hurling/camogie and football over the three action packed nights.

Easy sign up on the club website (www. naomholaf.ie) or ask lead mentors for application form.

There were mixed fortunes for the Adult Hurlers last weekend. The Division 2 League saw St. Sylvester’s travel to Sandyford on Saturday evening for an action packed match. It was nip and tuck in the first half with the home team heading in to the mid match break one point to the good. The Malahide lads levelled early in the second half, and with

little between the teams for almost thirty minutes, the boys in claret and blue pointed twice in the final moments to clinch the win.

Final score Naomh Olaf 3-16 : St. Sylvester’s 3-14. On Sunday morning, the Division 6 men hosted Ballyboden St. Enda’s,; final score Naomh Olaf 1-15 : Ballyboden St Enda’s 3-13.

Two Naomh Olaf Under 14 Girls Football Teams proudly wore their Club colours at Féile last weekend and played with great enthusiasm and heart in the preliminary rounds.

Although semi finals weren’t on the cards for either team, they both had a fabulous but exhausting day, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Well done girls, you did your Club proud!

SHANKILL OUR Golf Classic will be held in Delgany Golf Club on Friday 14th June with a Shotgun start at 2.00pm. Some morning tee times are available. Team of 4 players costs €300 which includes a meal in Brady’s followed by an evening of craic and music.

We are so proud of our Ladies under 14 Feile football team in Skerries at the weekend who topped their group and were narrowly beaten in the semi-final.

Well done girls.

The Summer Camp sponsored by O Donnell’s Total Health Pharmacy is on 1st to 5th July in St Laurence College from 10.00am to 2.00pm and is suitable for boys and girls 5 to 12 years of age. Cost is €55 for club members and €65 for non-members. To register visit www.shankill.gaa.ie and click on “summer camp” or contact Steve Davis 087 6414123.

The juvenile Academy is in in action every Saturday at 10.00am in Stonebridge Road. Why not give the Academy a try the coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

There was a huge amount of action over the weekend however pride of place must go to our four teams of under 7 years boys and girls, who having graduated from our Academy played their first ever game of Gaelic football in Stonebridge Road. A special thanks to the Geraldine P Moran’s club who provided the opposition. Well done everybody.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Emmet Butler. This week’s Jackpot is €2550. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123. The men’s adult football team contact Kevin Martin 086 8449902.

For more information on the club, contact, secretary.shankill.dublingaa.ie or call 086 6072746. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

LADIES FOOTBALL : CROKES MAKE IT TWO FROM TWO

Rutledge and Jennings inspire Crokes fightback DLGFA SFC GROUP B Thomas Davis 3-8 Kilmacud Crokes 3-15  STEPHEN FINDLATER sport@dublingazette.com

K I L M AC U D C ro ke s secured a vital second win of the DLGFA senior championship when they added victory over Thomas Davis in the round robin section at Kiltipper Road.

Having beaten Fingallians the previous week in a home fixture, Crokes were anxious to secure a win over a rising Davis side who had also beaten Ballyboden St Endas in the first round.

They did so with a massive second half performance, forcing their way back after a tough first half in which the Tallaght club were dominant.

Crokes had opened the scoring with a well worked score from Michele Davoren but Thomas Davis replied swiftly with three unanswered points.

Julia Buckley put one over for Crokes and then Davis mounted a strong o f fe n ce w i t h O l w y n Carey and Ciara McGuigan doing all the running and, in the space of four minutes Davis had notched up 3-2, two of

Kilmacud Crokes’ Mia Jennings made a massive impact in the second half following her arrival after an exam. Picture: Barry O’Gorman

the goals coming from McGuigan.

Three Eabha Rutledge frees near the end of the first half saw the Stillorgan girls finish the half six points down.

But in the second half, it was all Crokes. Mia Jennings, arriving late owing to exams, burst on to the pitch at the start of the second half and following a lungbursting run, fed Eabha Rutledge for the first of

CZECH-ING IN FoxCab Mums on tour to Prague FOXROCK Cabinteely Gaelic for mothers and others football team recently went to Prague to help the local Prague Hibernian team celebrate 10 years since its foundation. The day of celebrations had a multi-cultural feel with teams from Bratislava, Prague and Ireland as well as players of many nationalities.

Foxcab Gaelic for mothers and others team has women from all walks of life, some who have been actively involved with the GAA to ladies who never played a team sport before.

her two goals.

Two minutes later, the same two girls combined to reduce the defic it to two points. Thomas Davis had no answer for the pace of Jennings and they failed to get to grips with her attacking runs and once again she fed Laura Kane for the third goal.

Davis attacks were drying up and they could only manage two points from play in the second

half to Crokes’ 3-7.

Rutledge’s personal tally of 2-7 was very impressive.

This secured the second win and Crokes will face Ballyboden – who b e a t Fi n g a l l i a n s o n the same night by five points – in their last group game.

The group is still wide open and it will go down to the last round of fixtures to see who takes the playoff places.

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SOCCER: STEPHEN KENNY CALLS ON THREE UCD MEN IN LATEST PANEL

Southsiders abound U-21s REP OF IRELAND U-21 SQUAD  DAVE DONNELLY

sport@dublingazette.com

IT WAS a good day for south Dublin as UCD saw three players named in Stephen Kenny’s Ireland Under-21 squad, as well as two products of Cabinteely’s underage system.

Students trio Conor Kearns, Liam Scales and Neil Farrugia all did enough to impress the watching Kenny during UCD’s 1-0 league defeat at home to Cork City on Monday.

Former Cabinteely youngster Jason Knight – who was promoted to the Derby County bench for their play-off win over Leeds United – has also been called up for the first time.

And Norwich City winger Simon Power, currently on loan at Dordrecht, has been recalled to the squad after missing the qualifying win over Luxembourg in March with injury.

Power played senior football for both UCD and Cabinteely but he came through the ranks with the current First Division leaders before moving to Belfield and then Norwich.

There is strong Dublin representation in the spine of the side, although Firhouse native Gavin Bazunu has

been ruled out after picking up an injury during the Under-17 Euros.

Defenders Darragh Leahy, currently of Bohemians, Conor Masterson of Liverpool, Tyreke Wilson of Manchester City and Dara O’Shea of West Brom are also selected.

Leahy and O’Shea are both products of St Kevin’s Boys while highly-rated Wilson, whose brother John Ross plays for Shelbourne, came through the ranks with Cherry Orchard.

Masterson plied his trade with Lucan United before signing for the Champions League finalists in 2014 and was named on the bench for last season’s semi-final win over Man City.

Two League of Ireland-based midfielders, Zack Elbouzedi and Jamie Lennon, have both made the cut following strong showings against Luxembourg.

Lennon, who played underage with Shelbourne, has been a regular for St Patrick’s Athletic while Kevin’s alumnus Elbouzedi has starred for Waterford.

“We’re extremely excited about going to the Toulon tournament and this is a fantastic opportunity for the players to express themselves in one of the most prestigious under-age international tournaments,” said Kenny.

Cuala and BBSE dice for top AHL1 spot

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Stephen Kenny

“We’ve never qualified for the European Championships at Under-21 level so this tournament represents the highest level we’d have played at and we’re set to play Mexico, China and Bahrain’s Olympic squads, as they prepare to qualify for Tokyo 2020.

“It’s also crucially important that we continue to build momentum throughout the year after the win over Luxem-

bourg and looking ahead to the qualifiers in October and November.

“I’m delighted to welcome into the squad the likes of Stephen Mallon, Canice Carroll, Jason Knight, Tyreke Wilson and Aaron Connolly who set up to Under-21 international level for the first time, and also Jack Taylor, who comes into his very first Ireland squad.”

Carthy and Healy among Leinster T&F leading lights SCHOOLS ATHLETICS  STEPHEN FINDLATER

sport@dublingazette.com

Holy Child Killiney’s Sarah Healy (wearing 5) was one of the big stars on show.

Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

HURLING

DUNDRUM South Dublin Athletics Club members produced a string of brilliant performances at the Leinster Schools Championships last week at Morton Stadium with a number going on to represent their schools at the All-Ireland stage in June.

Ciaran Carthy, running for St Michael’s College, was a clear and impressive winner of the Senior Boys 200m , with a new personal best of 22.16.

Alexandra College’s Laura Gallagher was a double gold winner, finishing first in both the 80m and 300m hurdles at intermediate level.

From Alex, three of their 4x100m relay team - Gallagher, Molly Hourihan and Cara Murphy - won their gold medal, too.

For Murphy, she was edged out on two counts by Gallagher with a third place in the 80m hurdles and second in the 300.

Colaiste Eoin’s Morgan Clarkson had a great sprint finish in the Inter Boys 1500m Steeplechase to take the title.

Wesley College’s Faye Dervan was fourth in a very competitive 1,500m in a

time of 4.56.95.

Mount Anville’s Eimear Maher took silver in the 3,000m inter competition when she crossed the line in 10.31.77, behind Drogheda’s Holly Brennan.

Colaiste Iosagain’s Saoirse ni Bhriain was sixth in that race.

Anville’s Sarah Gaughran took silver when she broke the minute mark in the 400m, coming in just behind Castleknock CC’s Molly Brown in a close run final.

Rathdown’s Roisin Healy was fourth in the long jump, her leap of 5.13 metres just five centimetres short of a medal in that event.

CBC Monkstown’s Gavin Moran had a memorable day with gold in the 200m and then a fourth place finish in the 100m.

From Blackrock AC, Sarah Healy - running in the vest of Holy Child Killiney was typically dominant in her 3,000m final.

She had 15 seconds to spare over the rest of the field with a time of 10.14.98, well clear of the potential chasers from Loreto Kilkenny and Holy Family, Newbridge.

FOLLOWING their 1-16 each draw with Ballyboden St Enda’s and a postponed tie against Crumlin, Cuala remain in second place in AHL2 with a game in hand.

On Sunday, they were initially due to face Crumlin at Pearse Park on Saturday, though this was ultimately postponed as a mark of respect to the late Noel Ryan - who was a prominent member of Crumlin.

Earlier in the week, they tied with Boden in a meeting between the top two.

A well-taken goal from the lively Mellett ensured ‘Boden created an early gap over their southside rivals. Cuala remained in touch early on, thanks to no small part to Colm Sheanon’s ingenuity in the forward line.

Diarmuid O’Flynn and John Sheanon also stood out for Willie Maher’s men, but they nevertheless found themselves starting into a four-point deficit (1-8 to 1-4) at the break. Boden looked set to preserve 100% record when they pulled further in front on the resumption only for a re-energised Cuala to bring a significant halt to their momentum.

Naoise Waldron was sublime in the second half for Cuala, helping them to edge into the ascendancy during the closing moments of the tie. Despite passing up a number of late opportunities, they left ‘Boden chasing the game with the final whistle approaching.

There was enough time for ‘Boden to salvage a point from the game, however. Dooley was entrusted with a last-gasp free which he converted.

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