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Marathon support A KILTERNAN man is undertaking a 41km triathlon in an effort to raise funds for a local girl, who has T-cell Lymphoma. Two-year-old Maggie O’Donovan was diagnosed with the cancer in January 2019, just four days after her first birthday. SEE PAGE 3
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BARRY O’Sullivan and team – Paul Barrington, Alan Daly, Paul Fagan, Ted Murphy, Dave O’Reilly and Brian Uniack – are pictured receiving The Township Cup (1927). Barry and his team were awarded the cup for their fantastic participation in the Racing Class of the Atlantic Rally Cruise (ARC) in November, 2019, on board their chartered Swan 80, ‘Umiko’. Picture: Michael Chester
Pools closed due to an incident with tiles GARY IBBOTSON
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THE main swimming pool at DLR Leisure Meadowbrook in Ballinteer has been temporarily closed after an incident that took place late last month caused tiles to be removed from the wall of the pool. In a statement, DLR Leisure said: “Due to an issue that occurred on Tuesday,
February 25 with pool tiles in the main swimming pool in Meadowbrook, the pool will remain closed until investigations and repair works are completed. “We sincerely apologise for this issue, which is outside our control.” It is understood that the children’s swimming pool in the same facility has been closed since August last year for a similar issue.
Labour councillor for Dundrum, Peter O’Brien told Dublin Gazette that he has reached out to constituents about the issue. In an email that has been sent around to local residents, he said: “I swim in Meadowbrook regularly. “I, and all the Dundrum councillors, will ensure the reopening of both pools. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Call to drivers to avoid frog kills
A SANDYFORD family has hopped to it in a bid to help some migrating frogs. Kind-hearted Deirdre McCabe and her family – husband Chris and two daughters – have been helping frogs cross the road at a traditional spot in Barnacullia, and are keen to help raise the issue with motorists. She said that they began monitoring the frogs, and saw that cars were running over them and killing them without the drivers realising. “So, we began going up with our buckets and helped the frogs across the road.”
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“The tiles were being dislodged and need a total replacement and the issues behind the tiles need to be resolved. It is the same in both pools. “Tenders have been drawn up and we will push for an immediate resolution.” Cllr O’Brien said that the council is “committed” to funding the repair works and tender documents for the construction are currently being drawn up. He said: “We are currently unable to give a specific timeframe on the works. “We are committed to keep the pressure and focus on so DLR Leisure Sports can once again provide a top-class facility for our community.”
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DLR Leisure Meadowbrook in Ballinteer has been temporarily closed, with an issue over tiles at the popular facility to be addressed
Cllr O’Brien said the removal of tiles was not done intentionally but due to “existing issues”, adding “it seems the wrong type of [tile] bonding was used when [they were] first put down”. It is understood that the
original swimming pool contractor has since gone out of business. At this month’s Dundrum Area Committee meeting, a motion was passed unanimously calling on the council to prioritise the reopening of
the facility. The motion read: “This Area Committee expresses its deep concern at the closing of the swimming pool at DLR Leisure Meadowbrook on Tuesday, February 25. “It calls on the council and DLR Leisure Services to prioritise the reopening of both pools in DLR Leisure Meadowbrook and that the necessary tenders be sought immediately to complete the works.” Cllr O’Brien says that staff hours should not be affected by the closure of the pool, and he has been “given assurances that staff will be redeployed within DLR Leisure and no hours will be cut”. In a statement to Dublin Gazette, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council said: “it is in talks with a “consultant engineer to examine the issue and provide a report which will determine the schedule of works in order to repair and re-open the pool”. The council says it apologises for the inconvenience, but expects work on the pool to not be completed “until later this year”. It added: “Every effort is being made by the council to ensure that the works to the pool at Meadowbrook will be expedited and the pool will re-open at the earliest possible date.”
THE former president of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber Pat Neill recently received a special recognition and acknowledgement award. Pat won the “Row Man of the Year 2020” for his civic and social support over the years, and he was accompanied by his wife, Mary, and daughter, Deirdre, on what was a very special night. The award was presented to Pat by Jeramiah Murray, who is currently the president of Westland Row School’s Past Pupils Union. Pat was the president of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber from May, 2016 to May, 2018.
Community appalled after teen is stabbed A TEENAGE boy was stabbed at Glencairn Luas stop, Leopardstown on Monday evening. The boy, understood to be in his mid-teens, was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital by ambulance where he is currently undergoing treatment. According to gardai, the youth was approached by a group of males at about 10pm while waiting at the stop. During an altercation that broke out, the boy allegedly received a stab wound to the abdomen but his wounds are not believed to be lifethreatening. Gardai said no arrests have yet been made but investigations are ongoing.
It is understood that CCTV footage will play a crucial role in the investigation. Green Party TD for DublinRathdown, Catherine Martin, said: “The local community are shocked and appalled at this brutal attack, and my thoughts are with the victim and his family at this worrying time. “I would urge anyone who has any information whatsoever to contact the local gardai. “Everyone has a role to play to ensure such barbaric acts never take hold of our community. “The fact that it is so rare in our community does not leave room for complacency.”
International Women’s Day celebrations ahead DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber, in conjunction with Women in Business Alliance, will be celebrating International Women’s Day, on Sunday, with a seminar entitled Link for Change. Taking place on Friday, March 6, the event will take place in The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire and will feature guest speakers from the worlds of various industries. Speakers include Paula King from Kingstown College, Colm O’Brien from Carambola, Gaia Gerreira from Creating Titans, and Mary McCaughey from Eurofound. Starting at noon, tickets are priced €50 and can be purchased by contacting gabby@dlrchamber.ie or by phoning 01 284 5066.
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FUNDRAISER: ‘IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE THE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER’
Local man to tackle triathlon to help brave little Maggie, 2 GARY IBBOTSON
A KILTERNAN man is undertaking a 41km triathlon in an effort to raise funds for a local girl a who has T-cell Lymphoma. Two-year-old Maggie O’Donovan was diagnosed with the cancer in January 2019, just four days after her first birthday. Darren Moore, a family friend and the man behind the venture, said Maggie “had a tumour covering
her left lung – chemotherapy had to start straight away as it was Stage Three and getting worse. “After a very hard year, including a stay in intensive care and a total of 182 nights in Crumlin Hospital, thankfully, treatment is going well. “Maggie still has 18 months of chemotherapy to go.” Moore set up a GoFundMe account to raise funds for Maggie and her family and the journey
they will be going through while treatment is underway. Last year, 52 women, including Maggie’s mother, Deborah, took part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of the family’s medical bills, raising more than €21,000 in the process. At the time, Deborah said: “I’m gobsmacked, overwhelmed. It’s unbelievable what people are doing for us. “When Maggie was
STEPASIDE
Local garda station to reopen on March 9 AFTER nine years of laying idle, Stepaside Garda Station will officially be reopened on Monday, March 9 by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The station will operate 24/7, but will only be open to the public from 7am to 9pm daily.
Little Maggie O’Donovan with her mum, Deborah
first diagnosed, she had a very tough ride, she was on St John’s Ward [in Crumlin] for 47 days. “We’re just taking things day by day.” Rebecca Merrigan, a friend of Deborah’s and organiser of the cause, said: “It was amazing to
see the community coming together. “The positivity around the community and the generosity of the people is just fantastic. “Maggie came out on Sunday [before we left for the mini-marathon] to cheer us all on.
“It was very emotional, but there is a lot of goodwill behind her.” Moore says he’s aiming to raise €2,000 for Maggie and her family. To donate and support Maggie, see www. gofundme.com/f/maggie039s-war-on-cancer.
Operations One sergeant, 15 gardai and a roads policing unit have been assigned to operate from the station. Outgoing Minister for Transport Shane Ross, who lost his Dail seat, was closely associated with the campaign to have the station reopened. The reopening brings the number of operational Garda stations in the country to 567.
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Key George’s Place project wins award DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s housing project at George’s Place, Dun Laoghaire has been recognised by the Architectural Association of Ireland for architectural excellence. The project, which involved the construction of 12 rapid-delivery houses, previously received awards from The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, The Irish Council for Social Housing, Construction Excellence and from The Irish Green Buildings Council. An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Shay Brennan (FF) said: “I am delighted that this quality housing at George’s Place has yet again received such a prestigious award, which encourages higher standards of architecture throughout the country.” These awards inform the public of emerging directions in contemporary architecture.
Cafe to call ‘last orders’
THE Cookbook Cafe in Glasthule has announced it will permanently shut its doors on Sunday, March 8. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the cafe, which first opened in 2015, said that Audrey (the owner) “has made the tough decision to step away from the Cookbook Cafe and restaurant”. The post continued: “The dream of opening a restaurant was a lifelong one for Audrey and The Cookbook Cafe made it come true in so many exciting ways. It became a vital part of Glasthule village – a destination of food lovers and a wonderful hub where people came together to enjoy a passion for food, good company and wonderful music.” The statement continued to say that the experience was “at times all-consuming and, with a young family, Audrey feels it is a good time” to leave. Before its closure, the cafe will be hosting a memorable day on March 8 with special menus and celebratory dishes.
SANDYFORD: CALL FOR DRIVERS TO BE ‘MINDFUL’ OF AMPHIBIANS
Family leap to rescue lives of migrating frogs GARY IBBOTSON
ONCE a year for three weeks in early Spring, a Sandyford family travel up to Ballyedmonduff Road in Barnacullia to save the lives of migrating frogs, which are often killed trying to cross the road. Deirdre McCabe and her family – husband Chris and two daughters – have been undertaking the task for more than five years now, and this year is no different, she says. “One evening me and my daughter were waking home and noticed frogs crossing the road,” Deirdre said. She said that they began monitoring the frogs, and saw that cars were running over them and killing them without the drivers realising. “So, we began going up with our buckets and helped the frogs across the road. We probably looked like mad people,” she said, laughing. Deirdre said that the family are “animal lovers,” and always help out when they can – even feeding the deer that sometimes stray into the garden of their Dublin Moun-
tain home. She added: “We have four cats and three dogs, and all the wildlife around us.” Deirdre said that the frogs migrate around the same time every year, and journey to a pond beside the nearby quarry to mate. “We have seen some frogs even mating while crossing the road, and they get splatted by a car.” Hundreds of frogs make the trek every year, but Deirdre couldn’t estimate how many the family can save, or that get killed. She said that the operation is purely family-run, but expressed frustration at Dun LaoghaireRathdown County Council for not doing more to help the small amphibians. She said: “I have written to the council but it has fallen on deaf ears. “It’s a country road [Ballyedmonduff Road]; it could be closed for a short time to allow their safe crossing.” Cllr Deirdre Ni Fhloinn (GP) says that she’s been made aware of the family’s work and has put out the
Once a year a Sandyford family travel up to Barnacullia to save the lives of migrating frogs
word for local volunteers to help them in the coming weeks. “A number of local Greens have volunteered,” said Cllr Ni Fhloinn. This year, Deirdre said that with the recent bad weather the frogs have receded in numbers slightly, but she expects them to continue their journey once the temperature picks up. Overall, she said she wants drivers to be “mindful” of their speed on the road and to look out for the migrating frogs, hopefully saving
some frogs in the process. Anne Murray, a biodiversity officer for the council, says it is currently “working with the Herpetological Society of Ireland to develop a plan to manage the migration of frogs safely across the road”. She added: “This will include a call for a number of volunteers in the coming weeks and also the use of road warning signs to be installed and actively help the frogs across the road.”
743 object to rise in parking charge AT THIS month’s Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council meeting, it was revealed that the proposed increase in parking charges at Dart stations was overwhelmingly met with opposition by local constituents. Out of the 746 public submissions filed regarding the proposal, only three were in support of the motion – less than 1% of people. Originally discussed at a Dundrum Area Committee meeting in December, the motion proposes an increase of parking charges at Dart stations by 100%, and an increase in the price of on-street charges by 33%. Cllr Denis O’Callaghan (Lab) said at the time that “a review of all parking charges in the county is due to commence shortly”. He added: “This will involve the draft
review of parking bye-laws going out to public consultation in the first instance, with a report coming back to the elected members.” Labour, Fianna Fail and the Green Party all supported the motion to review the parking bye-laws. Independent councillor for Dundrum, Sean McLoughlin, said he will vote against the increase when the motion comes before the chamber in March. He said: “I don’t feel that we can justify raising parking charges for residents, in particular. “The money generated from increasing residents’ parking permits is very little, and is not absolutely necessary. “When it comes before the full council in the coming months, I will be voting against this proposal and will support similar motions to my own.”
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COURTS: TERRIFIED HOME OWNERS FORCED TO TRY TO THWART BURGLARS
Man jailed for role in armed home burglary TWO home owners were left terrified after they stopped armed burglars forcing their way into their home, a court has heard. Michael Cawley, then living at a halting site at Daltree Place, Ballycullen, was 16 years old when he and two other men tried to push their way into the house at Brewery Road, Stillorgan, in February, 2014. Cawley was using a screwdriver to try to ‘jimmy’ the door open, but the couple inside the
house held their bodies against the door until the raiders gave up and left. After failing to get into the house, Cawley (now 22) broke into a home on Wilson Road in nearby Mount Merrion. He stole €5,000 worth of property including jewellery, a PlayStation games console, and 600 cigarettes. He also stole the family BMW that was parked in front of the house, with the car later found close to his home at the Daltree Place halting site. When gardai went to
search this address they also found the games console. Cawley absconded to the UK, where he picked up charges for a burglary in 2016. On his return to Ireland, he was arrested and later pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to attempted burglary at Woodford, Brewery Road, Stillorgan, on February 28, 2014. Cawley also pleaded guilty to burglary on the same date. He has previous convictions for burglary and dangerous driving.
The court heard that the attack was a terrifying ordeal for the homeowners, whose son was forced to lock himself in his bedroom
At a sentence hearing, Judge Pauline Codd said that the earlier attack was a terrifying ordeal for the homeowners, whose son was forced to lock himself in his bedroom. She said the family now feel unsafe in their own
Outstanding south Dublin students awarded DCU memorial scholarships NIAMH Osasu Idehen, Ciara Larkin and Faruq Raji were congratulated at a ceremony in DCU recently, where they were each awarded memorial scholarships. The outstanding young citizens were among 21 honoured for their academic prowess, talents and dedication, with each selected to, in turn, honour the legacy of 14 individuals who have played a key role in the life of DCU
and in Irish society. Niamh, a current first year Enterprise Computing student at DCU, was awarded the Teresa Twohill Scholarship, which celebrates the great work that Teresa did in the revival of the Irish language and in the field of education. Ciara, a current PhD candidate from Templeogue, received the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship for her
research into why skin condition sufferers are caused to itch, with the aim of producing a therapeutic treatment. Faruq, a current first year student at DCU, studying Computer Applications, was awarded the Ger McDonnell Memorial Scholarship, in honour of Ger, a graduate of the DCU School of Engineering, who became the first Irish person to scale K2 when he reached the summit in 2008.
home during the day and night, and have turned their house into a type of fortress. Judge Codd set a headline sentence of six years’ imprisonment, but reduced this to three and a half years after taking
into consideration Cawley’s youth at the time, his drug addiction issues and his difficult childhood. She suspended the final six months, on condition that Cawley continue to deal with his drug addiction issues.
PLANNING
Developer eyes site for €29m PROPERTY developer Johnny Ronan is set to pay €29m for a plot of land in Cabinteely. The site, which is located just off Brennanstown Road, was placed on the market for €35m in September, 2018. It is understood that the land was independently valued for a sum close to €20 million, with Ronan now having four months to raise the funds for the land. In 2018, Ronan began legal proceedings against the companies involved in the land’s sale, claiming he and his family had rights of way along many pathways and had been using them for 20 years without obstruction.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
Clare Gorman (centre) received The Winkleman trophy (2003) from her mum and dad, Sarah and David. Pictures: Michael Chester
Helen Cooney and Rosemary O’Connell received The Sue McDonnell Trophy from John, Sue’s husband
Noel Butler and Stephen Orman received The O’Leary Cup
Jack Roy recieves The Paul Murphy Cup (2009) from Ruth Murphy (Paul’s widow)
The Commodore’s award was presented to Chris and Sandra Moore
Yacht club’s awards delight D UN Laoghaire Harbour’s National Yacht Club celebrated another year of great sailing by its members at its annual awards dinner last Saturday night. The club – which is celebrating its 150th birthday this year – has 14 annual
The Wild Geese Trophy was awarded to Ian Mathews for his outstanding success in raising sponsorship for the Subaru Flying Fifteen World Championships
awards for outstanding sailing achievements by members awarded from nominations received from members of the committee and the sailing sub committee. The awards reflected a great range of sailing activities and successes in 2019.
Commodore’s Commendations went to Fiona Staunton, Susan Spain, Tony Fox and crew, Ida Kiernan and Frank Burgess
Tom Shanahan was awarded The Martin Crotty Cup; also pictured are Ben Shanahan and Commadore Martin McCarthy
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PARTNERSHIPS: INAUGURAL MEETING TO JOINTLY DISCUSS COLLABORATIONS
FASTNews CIE Award of Excellence for Dalkey Castle DALKEY Castle was one of the visitor attractions to receive the CIE Award of Excellence at a recent awards ceremony. Speaking at the CIE Annual Awards of Excellence, Elizabeth Crabill, chief executive of CIE Tours International said: “30 years ago CIE Tours International introduced its annual Awards of Excellence to recognise Ireland’s hospitality ambassadors. “[These are] the people and businesses throughout the country who put Irish tourism on the global stage through the warmth of welcome and quality of service provided to our international visitors. “Each of the CIE Tour partners who qualified for an award delivered an exceptional quality experience and welcome to visitors, achieving a customer satisfaction rating of more than 92%.”
Groups come together to enhance housing delivery DUN Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), in partnership with Fingal and South Dublin county councils, have met with approved housing bodies (AHBs) to discuss continued collaborations and opportunities to enhance the delivery of housing. Catherine Keenan, director of housing for DLRCC, who hosted the inaugural meeting, said: “Local authorities and AHBs share an overarching objective to provide and manage homes for individuals and families who need sup-
port in meeting their accommodation needs. “I am delighted that 26 AHBs operating across the Dublin counties have come together with the local authorities to participate in this forum.” The regional forum will be a quarterly meeting and will consist of leaders in the field of developing social housing discussing and sharing ideas and monitoring regarding the build of homes. A spokesperson for DLRCC said the forum will “ensure that the process
for opportunities for shared projects is transparent and fair, and [will] examine how issues impacting delivery can be addressed”. The forum will be hosted by the three local authorities on a rotational basis. Donal McManus, chief executive of the Irish Council for Social Housing, welcomed the forum, saying: “We look forward to the continued co-operation between the three local authorities and the AHBs to assist in our joint effort to deliver more homes to people in need of
Thinking locally to help globally with new initiative TV PRESENTER Kathryn Thomas and her daughter Ellie (2) planted a tree at Airfield Estate, Dublin to mark the launch of Self Help Africa’s ‘One Million Trees’ campaign, which is being sponsored by Glenisk. One Million Trees is a localto-global initiative that aims to plant 100,000 native trees in Ireland, and one million trees in sub-Saharan Africa, this year in a bid to tackle climate change, with Kathryn and Ellie happy to do their part to try and make a positive, Greener difference to the planet, too. Picture: Photocall
Invitational fun event for local families OUR Lady’s Grove Secondary School in Goatstown will be hosting an invitational fun event for local families in celebration of the opening of its brandnew all-weather playing pitch. Taking place on Saturday, April 25 at 9:30am, the local community is invited to join the celebrations by taking part in many fun activities, including treasure hunts, face-painting, table tennis, a hockey skills challenge, art activities, tennis, obstacle courses, and more. After the activities, a ceremonial hockey match will take place on the new 6,500sq m pitch at noon, with present and former students taking part. Prior to the development of the new pitch, Our Lady’s hockey teams used to train and play matches on UCD’s astro turf.
social housing.” Margaret Geraghty, director of housing for Fingal County Council, echoed McManus’s sentiments. She said: “There are many fine examples of housing delivery through partnerships with local authorities and AHBs. “We need to share information and opportunities, building on our previous successful partnerships and streamline our joint processes in order to house people quicker.”
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HIQA proposed cancellation of care centre’s registration GARY IBBOTSON
A HIQA inspection carried out in October last year on a HSE centre for adults with intellectual disabilities in Stillorgan recommended that the centre have its registration cancelled, due to a failure to comply with numerous provisions. A follow-up inspection that occurred in December found that the centre had improved the quality of certain safeguards,
but some concerns still remain. The centre, which houses 18 residents, is called Hawthorns and consists of five detached bungalows on a campus setting with green spaces. In the October report published last week, the chief inspector of social services said that “overall, the inspectors found that the registered provider and person in charge were not adequately monitoring the quality and safety
of the care and supports for residents in the centre”. In the inspection, it was found that the centre had failed six out of the nine regulations inspected. The failed regulations included a lack of qualified staff, the failure to provide proper protection to residents, a lack of proper behavioural support, and the premises not maintained to the required standard. In the December follow-up inspection, HIQA
inspectors reported that “there was evidence of improvements in governance and management of the centre; however, concerns remained in relation to staffing numbers, the premises and the compatibility of residents”. Report The report also noted that the improvements “were at the early stages” and had yet to fully impact the lives of the residents. “There was evidence
that the provider had taken steps to address the safety concerns identified during the last inspection by completing the required maintenance works to keep residents safe,” the report added. In a statement to Dublin Gazette, the HSE said it is striving towards being fully complaint with the regulations and the compliance plan it submitted to the chief inspector of social services. It said: “The HSE is
working closely with the Health Information and Quality Authority towards delivering, in full, commitments made in respect of the Compliance Plan submitted to the authority on January 15, 2020. “Despite the challenging labour market, the HSE is confident that its obligations, as stated in the compliance plan, will be achieved within the timeframes set out in the compliance plan for that service.”
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CORONAVIRUS: EVENTS SUCH AS ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADES STILL GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED
Life is continuing as normal in the city – for now STAFF REPORTER
GIVEN the threat of COVID-19 – more commonly referred to as ‘the Coronavirus’ – hanging over many events around the world, many Dubliners have been worried about the looming St Patrick’s Day Parades around the city. At the time of going to press, the Government is not advising that St Patrick’s Day parades should be cancelled due to the Coronavirus threat. However, this situation obviously could change in the next few days or week, given what is proving to be a fast-moving situation. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon, caretaker Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Government is expecting the Coronavirus to further spread. He also said the Government made three decisions
to deal with issues arising from the medical threat to people. A Cabinet sub-committee chaired by An Taoiseach has been set up; there will also be a stakeholder forum to engage with people working in the medical field, and the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Health will work together to identify resources needed. Mr Varadkar said that advice, actions and plans may change, and there was a moderate to high risk of more Coronavirus cases emerging. Minister for Health Simon Harris said the Government was regularly talking to public health experts and taking advice from them. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said he saw no reason why, as things stood, that the St Patrick’s Day festival should not go ahead.
HSE’s advice to help stay healthy and well
Every passing day is revealing more about the COVID-19 virus and how it works
Meanwhile, with The Department of Foreign Affairs already presenting travel advice about restrictions or caution visiting China, their expanded travel advice now also includes Japan, Hong Kong, Iran, and four regions in Italy where restrictions have been imposed.
Anyone coming back from these areas and who feels unwell is being advised to contact their GP and may require Coronavirus testing. Anyone travelling to Italy in the next few days is advised to consult the Department of Foreign Affairs’ website, where the other countries and
areas listed above are also referenced; see https:// www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/. Up to Tuesday, 397 people in Ireland had been tested for the Coronavirus, and the results have been negative – the exceptions being the two confirmed cases known at the time of going to print.
IN REACTION to the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, the HSE has published tips and instructions on prevention, possible symptoms and what to do if you believe you are infected. Firstly, the Coronavirus is spread through sneezing or cough droplets. You could catch the virus if you come into close contact with someone who has the virus and is sneezing or coughing, or if you touch a surface that has been sneezed or coughed on by a person with the virus. It is not yet known if someone who has the virus, but who has yet to show any symptoms, can spread the virus. Wash your hands regularly and often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, immediately put used tis-
sues into a bin, disinfect any frequently used and touched surfaces, and do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean. If you show symptoms of the virus – such as coughing, a shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or have a high temperature – and in the past 14 days have been in contact with someone who has the virus, or who has been in a place or country where the virus has spread, the HSE says do not go to your GP. Instead, ring your doctor, or alternatively phone 112 or 999 and tell them about your symptoms and give details about your situation. Make sure to avoid contact with people and self-isolate while Department of Public Health staff give you advice on what to do next.
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CHARITY: UPCOMING FUNDRAISER ON APRIL 3 WILL HELP SUPPORT MANY SICK CHILDREN
Get baking and help raise some dough for Temple Street RACHEL D’ARCY
Brook Moran (4) and Rosie Connolly launching the upcoming Great Irish Bake for Temple Street. Picture:Andres Poveda
TEMPLE Street children’s Hospital Ambassador Rosie Connolly was joined by some talented but tiny bakers to celebrate the launch of this year’s Great Irish Bake for Temple Street. This year, the Great Irish Bake will take place on Friday, April 3, to raise much needed funds for one of Ireland’s hardest working children’s hospitals. Each year Temple Street Foundation holds the campaign,
encouraging people to host their own bake sale to raise some much needed dough for Temple Street. These funds will help to provide essential equipment for all those who find themselves at Temple Street. Rosie Connolly said: “I was thrilled to be chosen as the ambassador for this year’s Great Irish Bake. “I had my own experience with Temple Street when my son broke his leg, and I have seen first-hand how incredible the staff are.
“Hosting your own Great Irish Bake is a great opportunity to have some fun with friends, family, and colleagues, whilst also doing something special for sick children in Temple Street.” Denise Fitzgerald, chief executive of Temple Street Foundation said: “We are delighted to welcome Rosie as the Great Irish Bake Ambassador this year. “Rosie has been a great friend to sick children in Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street, and we are looking forward to working
with her on this exciting campaign. “Each year, Temple Street cares for more than 147,000 sick children in the hospital. “Every donation we receive, no matter how big or small, goes towards providing essential equipment and supports for our little heroes and their families at Temple Street.” Join Temple Street’s Great Irish Bake on Friday, April 3, by registering online at www.templestreet.ie/greatirishbake.
SUPPORT
Doing their part at a previous Darkness Into Light walk ... Sandra, Andrew and Evannah Mahon
St Luke’s awards top hospital cancer staff Celebrating the award for Best Visual Poster 2019 ... Jacqui Purcell, Trevor O’Callaghan, Michelle Kenny and Fiona Horlacher
PADRAIG CONLON
LOCAL hospital staff who care for cancer patients from all across Ireland were recently honoured for their outstanding work at a ceremony in St Luke’s Hospital in Rathgar. Opened in 1952, St Luke’s was founded by the Cancer Association of Ireland to treat patients from across the country. In 2011, St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) was established, with centres in St James’s and Beaumont Hospitals also incorporated into the network.
The network’s main role is the treatment of patients with radiotherapy, and it is also the national centre for specialist techniques such as stereotactic treatment for lung and brain cancers, paediatric care, and total body irradiation. In order to recognise outstanding work from staff, and quality improvement achievements throughout the network, the hospital’s Quality, Patient Safety and Risk department organises the annual SLRON Quality Excellence awards. These awards celebrate the individuals and teams who go the extra mile and
make a real difference to patients, visitors and staff and implement quality improvements that improve the service delivered to patients. This year, 34 different projects were submitted from various departments within the three hospitals’ network centres. From the submissions, six project winners and runners up were selected, with projects that ranged from support for patients and staff, and improving efficiency in current services, to a new information leaflet for patients. To acknowledge staff
who have displayed ‘excellence every day’, more than 180 staff received a nomination as ‘Staff Champion’ from either their fellow colleagues or patients, with four such Staff Champion titles awarded to staff. The awards ceremony was held at St Luke’s, and was broadcast across the network using video-conferencing facilities. It was well attended by all staff from across the network. Colette Brett, director of Quality, Patient Safety and Risk, St Luke’s SLRON, said: “We are delighted to hold [these] Quality Excel-
lence awards. “In keeping with our values of excellence and patient-centred care, we want to celebrate the improvements, initiatives and research implemented in our service and the staff who care for our patients. “This yearly event enables us to share our learning and expertise within the network among the different disciplines involved in patient care. “The aim is to empower staff to continually improve the services we offer our patients and to share our learning nationally.”
Darkness Into Light open for registrations RACHEL D’ARCY
REGISTRATION is now open for the annual Darkness Into Light pre-dawn walk, which will take place on Saturday, May 9 at venues across the city. The 2020 walk not only raises vital funds for Pieta House and awareness of promoting better mental health, but aims to bring people together in a spirit of solidarity and hope. The unique event will begin in darkness at 4.15am, and will see thousands of people walk a 5-kilometre route into the light of dawn. Funds raised from the walk aid in helping to keep Pieta’s counselling services free and accessible for those in suicidal crisis, people who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. In 2019, €5.4m million was raised, with more than 200,000 people taking part around the world. In Dublin, more than 30,000 people took part in the 5km walk last year. Speaking about Darkness Into Light, Rachel Murphy, director of fundraising at Pieta House, said: “We rely on the support of the public to keep our doors open. “Without this support, the life-saving work of Pieta around the country would not be possible. “It gives us tremendous hope to see the incredible solidarity of people across Ireland who walk together towards the dawn. “Darkness Into Light is a community event so, if possible, walk with friends and family on May 9 to show your support.” To sign up and to find your nearest venue, see www.darknessintolight.ie.
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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK
WomanKind diners did their best to help a cause
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HIS year’s annual WomanKind lunch, supported by Dundrum Town Centre at The Intercontinential in aid of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, once again proved a great success. The stylish event, MCd by Claire Byrne, featured a fashion show with looks from across Dundrum Town Centre’s stores, including Harvey Nichols, M&S, Hobbs, Mint Velvet, Louis Copeland and Best Menswear, with hair styling provided by Peter Mark, and make-up by Trish McEvoy. All involved in the event donated their time and services free of charge, with attendees happy to support the worthy cause – with some lucky ladies even claiming some spot prizes at the event.
Ann O’Brien
Elaine Butler-Doolin
Karen Wheelan
Caroline Mullett
Dublin Rape Crisis chief executive Noeline Blackwell (centre) with Emma Clarkin and Stephanie Higgins, Dundrum Town Centre
Eileen Grace and Aoife Fitzpatrick
Elaine Sherry and Leona Hall
Gemma Hynes and Lisa Holmes. Pictures: Andres Poveda
Catherine Hill
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Declan (Health Services Staffs Credit Union), Rian and Alannah Donoghue. Pictures: Shane O’Neill
Elaine McCague and Dee Cunniam
Mairead O’Connell (Capital Credit Union)
Andrea Connolly (Health Services Staffs Credit Union)
Cathy O’Connor and Irene O’Brien
Martina Kennedy (TUI Credit Union), Una Ruddock (Lucan District Credit Union Ltd), Lorraine Reid (Community Credit Union), Mary Fagan (Firhouse Credit Union Ltd) and Theresa Millar (Tower Credit Union)
Elaine Burke and Ailbhe Lee
South Dublin L graduates are a real credit
IA, the professional education and development association for those who work across all areas of the financial services industry, held its 10th annual Credit Union award ceremonies this month. The ceremonies, which were held in Dublin and Cork, celebrated those working in the credit union movement who have achieved LIA’s designations and academic awards.
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YOUR DUBLIN
RAISE A GLASS TO THESE GREAT DRINKING SPOTS
HAVING A QUIET PINT OVER AT THE GRAVEDIGGERS – ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST FAMOUS PUBS, AND ONE WITH A RICH HISTORY
DUBLIN MADE EASY AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE CITY’S BEST PUBS
DUBLIN wouldn’t be Dublin without its huge range of bars and pubs, and all the craic and community focus that they provide. Of course, we also have lots of treasured bars that don’t make a fuss of their features, but just get on with giving punters some of the best, and most welcoming, spots to down a pint or meet friends. Here are three such treasures that deserve visiting.
UNDERDOG
THE LIBRARY BAR
LOCATION: 75 Dame Street, Dublin 2 BEST FEATURE: Great selection of beers
LOCATION: Central Hotel, Exchequer Street BEST FEATURE: Still a hidden treasure
LOCATED beneath Brogan’s Bar and beside the Olympia Theatre on Dame Street, the Underdog lies in wait. Opened in 2017, this hidden downstairs gem specialises in craft beer and whiskey, giving the underdogs of the brewery world a chance to show their worth. Boasting a constantly rotating and diverse beer list, Underdog also offers an impressive 60-plus selection of bottles and cans to choose from. Among the brews currently on tap is a 13.5% barrel-aged barley wine, from Norwegian brewery Lervig; and a dry-hopped sour ale, by Brooklyn Brewery.
SITUATED in the historic surroundings of the Central Hotel on Exchequer Street, the Library Bar was first opened in 1991 and has been revered among Dubliners ever since. Known for its fantastic Guinness, wingback chairs and open fire, the bar even possesses the rare Dublin pub trait of never playing music, making it a true haven of ‘peaceful luxury’. Located on the first floor of the hotel, you can find it by walking past the reception on the ground floor, up the winding, grand staircase and take a left when you reach the corridor.
THE GRAVEDIGGERS LOCATION: 1 Prospect Square, Glasnevin BEST FEATURE: Authentic Dublin legacy ARGUABLY the most famous of these pubs, John Kavanagh The Gravediggers in Glasnevin dates back to 1833 and little has changed since. Famed for its no-music, no-screens and no Wi-Fi policy, many people argue The Gravediggers serves the greatest pint of Guinness in the city, and many others wouldn’t put it outside the top three pubs. The historic pub itself has been owned and passed down through eight generations of the Kavanagh family, and is now run by Anne, Ciaran, Anthony and Niall and their mother, Kathleen.
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Now that Spring has well and truly sprung, despite a few pesky storms, it’s time to ditch all the Winter wear and brighten up your wardrobe. Refresh your look with some pastel shades, courtesy of River Island, with a new range providing a great way to layer up or down to suit the day outside.
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Could you be Miss Universe Ireland? RACHEL D’ARCY
LAST WEEK saw the launch of the search for Miss Universe Ireland 2020 at the Mansion House on Dawson Street. The director of Miss Universe Ireland, Brittany Mason, was joined by previous winners of the title – Fionnghuala O’Reilly, Grainne Gallanagh and Cailin Ni Toibin – to launch this year’s competition. Reigning Miss Universe Ireland Fionnghuala made history last year as Ireland’s first biracial contestant to represent the country at Miss Universe, as well as being the very first NASA ‘datanaut’ to compete. The Swords native was last week announced as the ambassador for Engineers Week, which is currently running until this Friday, March 6. A gaelgoir now living in Dubai,
Cailin was the first Irish representative to secure a top 20 placement for Ireland at Miss Universe 2017, since Roz Purcell in 2010.
Grainne then followed in Cailin’s footsteps in 2018, making Ireland one of only five coun-
tries in the world to hold two consecutive final 20 positions. She is currently competing in RTE’s Dancing with the Stars, and is the first Irish-born and bred model to walk in Miami Swimweek during her year as Miss Universe Ireland. This year’s competition aims to make history by bringing home the first Miss Universe crown to Ireland. The lucky 2020 winner will walk away with more than €70,000-worth of prizes and will go on to represent Ireland at Miss Universe at the end of 2020. First-round applications to compete as one of up to 30 finalists for the title of Miss Universe Ireland 2020 are being accepted until Friday, April 3. You can find the online application form at missuniverseireland.eu/apply-2020.
Helping to look for Miss Universe Ireland 2020 ... Brittany Mason, Fionnghuala O’Reilly, Grainne Gallanagh and Cailin Aine Ni Toibin. Picture: Anthony Woods
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NOW THAT the 19th annual lick-tastic Lollipop Day has been and gone (taking place late last week,from February 28-29), the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is reminding the public to stay focused on the importance of recognising the early symptoms of this cancer and how vital early diagnosis can be. Its symptoms include difficulty swallowing food, persistent acid indigestion, heartburn or reflux. For an easy-to-understand and relatable resource to educate and support anyone affected by Oesophageal Cancer, check out the OCF’s recently launched website, at ocf.ie. Pictured helping little Amy Dempsey launch the day are Noelle Ryan, chief executive, Oesophageal Cancer Fund and Minister for Health Simon Harris. Picture: Robbie Reynolds
Drive-thru Ash Wednesday for Catholics on the go A CHURCH in northern Galway hosted a drive-thru on Ash Wednesday for people who couldn’t make it to mass in the morning. Fr Paddy Mooney, the parish priest for Glenamaddy, said that because people are very busy nowadays, he came up with the idea of a drive-thru ashgiving ceremony at St Patrick’s Church. People drove through their vehicle through one gate of the church from 8am to 9:30am, got their ashes at their car seat, and then exited through another gate. Fr Mooney said he came up with the idea a couple of years ago, and it has been popular ever since. The St Patrick’s Church twitter account said this year’s attendance for the drive-thru was the largest “in four years”.
Flashlights for headlights – what could go wrong? A DRIVER in Canada was recently caught with some dangerous additions to his car, after attaching flashlights where his headlights should be. Police in Vancouver pulled the driver over for having an insecure load on the back of his truck. However, when Sergeant Mark Christensen pulled him over, they discovered that things weren’t as bright as they seemed. In a tweet with pictures of the offend-
ing flashlights (left), Sergeant Christensen said: “Stopped for insecure load; further examination found flashlights being used as headlights/taillights; no insurance and failed to comply with previous inspection order!” The driver also didn’t have any insurance, and the driver failed to comply with a previous inspection order. In all, the driver received $1,920 in fines and had their vehicle impounded.
DOG OF THE WEEK DUBLIN GAZETTE has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. This week’s dog of the week is Arthur, a stunning five-year-old English Springer Spaniel that has the best head of hair and the most endearing smile. He is quite an energetic boy and is always on the go, so he is looking for someone to match his enthusiastic love of life! Arthur is very friendly and loves people SO much that he would love a family who is home a lot to keep him company. He is looking for an experienced dog owner who will continue his positive
reward-based training as he sometimes guards his toys and food. He absolutely loves cuddles, food and he is dreaming of a house with an enclosed garden where he can run around and play. If you have room in your heart and home for Arthur, 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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ODD THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK
Ruff work for Texas cops A DOG in Texas reported itself missing last week, after strolling through the doors of a local police department and putting his paws up on the counter (right). The dog entered Odessa Police Department in Texas and hopped up onto the counter, though he didn’t seem distressed at all. Speaking to The Dodo, Sergeant Rusty Martin said everyone played with the dog for a short while, whilst trying to find his owners. Sergeant Martin said: “We were all excited to have him in the building. We had a tennis ball and threw it in the lobby for a bit. Everyone loved him.” The dog was wearing a collar when he arrived at the station, but the ID tag had apparently fallen off, so animal control came to check for a microchip. However, the dog had other ideas, and left the station before animal control could arrive. “He ran out just as quick as he came in,” Sergeant Martin posted online. “The owner responded the next day [to say that] it was his dog and he had returned home. He lives about a mile from the station.”
BITS & BOBS
THIS WEEK’S TOP TWEETS As much as I would like to believe I’m not an Irish stereotype, I did just use the buffet in this 4-star London hotel to make a ham and cheese roll for lunch later.
A slice of apple pie is $1.40 in Jamaica, and $2.60 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean. @StephanieYeboah
Yesterday I met my arch nemesis. It was a Trinity masters student who came This Jamaican man on my campus tour. He I work with was telling already knew everything me a story about when he and ruined all my worked in Tallaght ,and this punchlines, exposing how fella got hit by a car, and scripted my jokes are and another man went over to that I am not organically him and asked him ‘Where are ye bleeding from?’ And funny. Also did not tip. @mistress_mick the fella on the ground goes ‘Clondalkin’! Hahaha Gwen Stefani was you couldn’t write it. right. Don’t speak.
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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS A NEW month brings a host of new content to Netflix. March sees the return of cult favourites such as Ozark and Better Call Saul, as well as new series and original content. Here’s a flavour of just some of the content making its way onto the streaming service as Spring finally kicks into gear! (March 6) Spenser Confidential Just out of prison and investigating a twisted murder, Spenser is sucked back into Boston’s underbelly. Based on the popular books; Mark Wahlberg stars. (March 11) On My Block: Season 3 On My Block is a coming of age comedy about four bright and streetsavvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school, set in the rough inner city. Dirty Money: Season 2 This season offers a look inside Jared Kushner’s real estate empire, the Wells Fargo banking scandal, and Malaysia’s 1MDB corruption case. (March 12) Hospital Playlist Five doctors, whose friendship goes back to their days in med school, band together at one hospital as colleagues in the VIP wing. (March 13) Women of the Night Haunted by a shadowy past, the wife of a rising star in Amsterdam’s mayoral office finds herself drawn into the city’s underworld of sex and drugs. Bloodride This is a Norwegian anthology series that blends horror with dark Scandinavian humour, setting each distinct story in its own realistic yet weird universe.
March 20: Better Call Saul
100 Humans Some 100 diverse volunteers participate in experiments that tackle questions about age, gender, happiness and other aspects of being human. (March 20) Self Made This limited series is inspired by the incredible true story of Madam CJ Walker, who was the first African-American female self-made millionaire. The Platform In a prison where inmates on high floors eat better than those below, who get the scant scraps, one man tries to effect change so everyone gets enough. The English Game In 1870s England, two footballers on opposite sides of a class divide forge a bond that helps bring the upper-class gentleman’s sport to the masses. Better Call Saul: Season 5 Changing his name to Saul Goodman, Jimmy recruits a new crop of clients. Tiger King A rivalry between big cat eccentrics takes a dark turn when Joe Exotic, a controversial animal park boss, is caught in a murder-for-hire plot in this limited docuseries. (March 25) Curtiz Driven and arrogant, film director Michael Curtiz deals with studio politics and family drama during the troubled production of “Casablanca” in 1942. (March 27) Mark of the Devil When two sisters open an ancient book that ushers evil into their midst, a possessed priest wrestling with his own demons becomes their only salvation.
ENTERTAINMENT GOINGOUTOUT JAMIE CULLUM, MARCH 9 Bord Gais Energy Theatre PRICE: €46+
HUDSON TAYLOR | SLOW-FORGED SUCCESS
‘We’ve gone for little bits of Pop and Hip-Hop to give it a modern edge’ JAMES HENDICOTT
BROTHERS Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor are, musically at least, very much a product of the Dublin streets. Long-time buskers Hudson Taylor have evolved over a decade into a traveling Folk-Pop juggernaut – a slow-forged success that has pushed from the corner of Grafton Street to American tours
and European adventures. They’re now feeding that travel experience back into their work. New album, Loving Everywhere I Go, is very much a nod to the highs of it all. “Being in New York, doing support slots for Hozier, and the EPs being recorded in Seattle, the hub of Grunge, gave us a mixture of genres and influences that are not necessarily conscious, but you allow them all to feed in,” Alfie Hudson-Taylor tells us. “The songwriting is very influenced by our travels.
We started working on this album back in 2017 in Seattle, and it would have been out a while ago, apart from the Hozier tour happening, so we did an EP instead, and toured that. “For the album, the producer really challenged us to try new things. “There are little bits of Pop and Hip-Hop that give it a modern edge. It’s not brash, but they’ve been captured in a way that we really like. “Some people think we’re real Folky and acoustic, others think it’s really
Pop. It seems to depend on what they normally listen to. “So we’re in a weird spot, but that makes it very fun to work on the sections of our songs. We sit in this kind of ‘live band’-type space,” he said. Those times back on Grafton Street feed in too, sometimes literally, like in the lyrics to their homecoming Christmas song, How I Know It’s Christmas, a nod to returning to Dublin after time away. They even played it back on Grafton Street last
AFTER the release of his new album, Taller, critically acclaimed musician and songwriter Jamie Cullum returns to the stage for a 2020 tour. His dynamic live performances have always captured the attention of the audience through Jamie’s undeniable energy, boundless talent and stage presence. With 10 million album sales, to date, and his successful BBC Radio 2 Radio show, Jamie is a celebrated musician the world over with loyal fans in every corner of the globe
MARCH 5 (Thursday) The Script @ 3Arena, €42+ Hayseed Dixie @ Whelan’s, €21 Choice Music Prize @ Vicar Street, €28 Lyra @ The Academy, €17 Una Keane @ Pepper Canister Church, SOLD OUT
MARCH 6 (Friday) Jon Hopkins @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €40 The Script @ 3Arena, €42+ The Picturebooks @ Whelan’s, €16 Vernon Jane @ The Academy, €17
Christmas. “The common thread for us has been that people like how we sound live,” Harry explains. “I don’t think the records have always been as good as we sound live. With this new album in particular, I think it does it justice.
REVIEW | TAME IMPALA
does The Slow Rush shape up? From the outset, it’s clear that Parker’s production on The Slow Rush has taken a detour from Currents’ polished and spaced-out musical offering. Instead, The Slow Rush shares more characteristics with Lonerism, Parker’s second record. L u s h a n d l aye re d instrumentation can be found from the first track to the last with the phaser and flanger guitar pedal seemingly used in abundance and in an indiscriminate fashion.
The songwriting on the record also has more in common with Lonerism, too. On the track, Posthumous Forgiveness, Parker croons about the loss of his father at an early age and how he wishes he made amends with him before he passed away, while on It Might Be Time, Parker discusses the aging process and his own mortality. At times, on tracks such as One More Hour, and Tomorrow’s Dust, Parker’s vocals can get washed out by the tsunami of guitar and synth tones, pushing
The result is happygo-lucky at times, and thoughtful at others; lyrically smart and almost carefree in its harmonies. “We’re collecting our thoughts now, really,” the brothers joked ahead of the release. “The tunes are anything from seven years
old to one year old, and there’s loads for us to talk about. “It’s really nice to finally get to speaking about all of this, but we can only really talk about it so much – after that, it has to be about the music. “The best thing that’s
happened to us has been living in two different cities, surprisingly. We used to put off working. “Now we’re based half in Dublin and half in Brighton, we have to make the most of our time, and that really works for us. We can’t put things off.”
“I don’t know how Harry feels,” Alfie says, “but now I feel like our last album is nasty. I’ll probably never listen to it again.” H u d s o n Ta y l o r ’ s album, Loving Everywhere I Go, is out now. They play the Olympia on April 24.
THEATRE | RODDY DOYLE’S TWO PINTS
Taking on time in The Slow Rush SINGER, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker is back with his fourth studio album under the Tame Impala guise. Since Currents (2015), the Australian psychpop outfit’s third album, Parker has decided to spend much of the past half-decade producing and collaborating with pop music royalty such as Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Travis Scott. So, given that it’s five years on, and with Parker’s recent dabbling into the world of super-slick pop music in mind, how
“If anything, we might struggle to replicate some of the recordings on stage. “We tried to sound like the best take of four rather than 14 this time – a bit more organic than we’d done before in the studio, and that seemed to work for us.”
Reflection and mirth at The Olympia
his words to the background and forcing the listener to believe they’re not as important as perhaps originally intended. However, for the most part, The Slow Rush delivers on where perhaps Currents did not. The songwriting feels m o re c o m p l e t e a n d well-rounded, while the
grooves offered on Instant Destiny and Breathe Deeper provide good diversity amongst the flow of the track listing. Overall, The Slow Rush is a great psych-pop record with some gorgeous production, fine songwriting and infectious grooves, making it a highly-recommended Spring listen.
“I posted it on Facebook and the reaction a similar experience – his mother had died RODDY Doyle is bringing one of his most poprecently. was terrific.” ular creations home to Dublin this Summer. “We were talking about the whole rhythm Following the positive response online, a After very well received performances in pubs across Ireland, as well as on tour in the tragic event in Doyle’s life became the cata- of your life when this occurs, going to the hospital, and very soon, we were laughing. US and UK, Doyle’s play – Two Pints – is com- lyst for Two Pints to become a play. “At the end of the conversation, I ing to The Olympia Theatre in August. After starting out life as a conversathought in the back of my mind that tion on Facebook, Two Pints has grown I had a plot that would last the right into a popular play featuring two men length for a play.” Starring Liam Carney and Philwho meet for a pint, chew the fat and set the world to rights. ip Judge, and directed by Caitriona Doyle said: “I sat in the kitchen one McLaughlin, Doyle is really looking forevening and, feeling as if I was just ward to the Two Pints Summer run at about to press a button and perhaps The Olympia. The author added: “In 1987, I saw my destroy the world, I opened a Facebook account. first play, Brownbread, being performed “I was a bit mystified at first, and I on the Olympia stage. “Now, 33 years later, I’ll be seeing didn’t really know what to do with it. Two Pints on the same stage. I’m “Then Obama and the Queen of Engdelighted.” land came to Dublin, and there was a Roddy Doyle (centre) with actors Liam Carney and Philip Tickets for Two Pints, which runs bit of merriment and giddiness around Judge. Picture: loen Farrell/Photocall Ireland at The Olympia from August 18-29, the place that had been absent since Doyle said: “Some months after my father priced €26, are available now via Ticketmasthe collapse of the economy, and it was great. “So I just imagined these two men, slightly had died, I met a man in London and we ter.ie, Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and older than myself, sitting at a bar and chat- talked about the possibility of [his dad’s The Olympia’s box office, telephone 0818 death] being a play. He had been through 719 330. ting about it all.
MARCH 7 (Saturday) The Fureys @ Vicar Street, €35 YBN Cordae @ The Academy, €25 The Script @ 3Arena, €42+ Georgia @ The Academy Green Room, €14 MARCH 8 (Sunday) Lewis Capaldi @ 3Arena, €36+ Eden @ The Olympia Theatre, €27 The Vapors @ Whelan’s, €18 Tung In Cheek @ The Workman’s Club, €5 MARCH 9 (Monday) Lewis Capaldi @ 3Arena, €36+ Jamie Cullum @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre, €46+ MARCH 10 (Tuesday) Halsey @ 3Arena, €50+ Gabrielle Aplin @ The Olympia Theatre, €23 MARCH 11 (Wednesday) Arlo Parks @ The Grand Social, €15 Baby Rose @ The Academy 2, €18 Jon Herington @ Whelan’s, €26
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A GUIDE TO TEMPTING FOOD AND LOCATIONS TRAVEL | YOU NEEDN’T GO FAR FOR A GREAT BREAK
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IF, LIKE ME, you have the best mum in the world, why not show how much you care this Mother’s Day with a gift she’ll love? Here are a couple of ideas to help put a smile on your mum’s face, with another great suggestion in the panel below ... Killenard The Heritage in Killenard, County Laois, have a perfect package to enjoy with your mum – a two-night break with all the ingredients of a fantastic getaway, afternoon tea, dinner in its beautiful new restaurant, a pampering spa treatment and even a 10% discount for nearby Kildare Village. Make your way through the picturesque village of Killenard and arrive at the luxurious hotel before catching up over a delicious afternoon tea on arrival. Head to the award-winning spa for a pampering one-hour spa treatment; choose from an Inner Calm massage or Restore and Revive Facial. You can also while away the hours in the relaxing Heritage Spa Experience
(Above, above left) Turn to The Shelbourne for a luxury spa treament and stay; alternatively, head out of Dublin to nearby Killenard, where The Heritage (left) also offers a spa treatment, afternoon tea, and even a shopping discount
Thermal Suite. A different sort of therapy is available at Kildare village nearby, where you can indulge in retail therapy with the fantastic 10% discount. As part of this package, you can also enjoy dinner in the beautifully refurbished restaurant, Blake’s. The Mother’s Day Relax and Unwind package includes two nights B&B, afternoon tea, dinner on one evening, access to the
two-hour spa experience and a one-hour spa treatment each, and a 10% discount card for Kildare Village Shopping, priced from €239PPS. For further information, see www.theheritage. com, or call 057 864 5500. Dublin Closer to home, or for those of you who want to bring mum up to ‘the big smoke’, Mother’s Day at The Spa at The Shelbourne begins
with a relaxing back massage, followed by a rejuvenating essential steps facial. The luxury treatment finishes with a stylish mini manicure in The Salon, with Mother’s Day at The Spa at The Shelbourne an 85-minute treatment that’s available throughout all of March, for €145 per person, making it a mother’s day present that is ready whenever she is. With seven elegant
treatment rooms, and a uniquely opulent relaxation room overlooking St Stephen’s Green, The Spa at The Shelbourne will give your mum a lavish five-star spa experience. And, if you’re looking to treat your mum to a night in the heart of the city, stay overnight in the lavish hotel from €299 per room, including parking. For further information, see www.theshelbourne. com, or phone 01 663 4000.
Spoil your mum with a terrific Tulfarris stay
RACHEL D’ARCY
SPOIL your mum this Mother’s Day with an overnight stay at the stunning Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Blessington. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Wicklow Mountains and Blessington Lakes, and just 40 minutes from Dublin, it’s the perfect spot for a small getaway with your mum to treat her to some luxury this year. The hotel’s Mother’s Day Package – from €105PPS – includes an overnight stay in a luxury room, a gift from the luxury resort for your mum, and a full Irish breakfast and dinner in
its newly renovated restaurant, Fia Rua. On arrival as part of the package, you’ll be treated to Tulfarris Tipples afternoon tea, served in the 18th Century manor house where you and your mum can enjoy an assortment of sandwiches, pastries and
more, all accompanied by a wide variety of teas, coffees or a Tulfarris Tipple cocktail. Tulfarris Tipples afternoon tea can also be booked throughout March to celebrate your mum, at €30PP, which also includes a complimentary gift and a Tulfarris Tipple cocktail. Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort includes the luxury 4-star hotel, championship golf course, clubhouse and several restaurants and bars. For further information on Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, or to make a booking, see www.tulfarrishotel.com or call 045 867 600.
THE first food deliveries by drone in Ireland will take place in University College Dublin’s (UCD) campus at the end of March. Manna, a drone delivery company, has acquired a fleet of drones to deliver food directly from the restaurant to the customer – staff and students on campus. The food will be transported inside the cargo area of the drone and will hover about 10m above the ground before lowering the order to the customer on a biodegradable piece of string. Manna says the whole process in the pilot takeaway food delivery service at UCD should only take a few seconds. The company has so far signed up takeaway service Just Eat and restaurant chain Camille Thai as its first partners, with more planned to join during the year. Social entrepreneur Bobby Healy (pictured), who founded Manna, said he was “extremely proud of the team and what we have built”. He added: “It is a pleasure to work with such highcalibre partners on our project in Dublin – our first European launch, in UCD. “It’s clear that drone delivery provides a faster, cleaner, safer, cheaper and higher-quality alternative to road-based delivery. We are excited about how that will improve the world.”
Can it – if you want to get a stake in business
INDEPENDENT craft brewer Brewdog is inviting its customers to return empty cans in return for a stake in the business. The Scottish brewery, which was founded in 2007 and first arrived in Dublin last year, says you can return 50 empty Brewdog cans to its Dublin bar on the docklands for one share in the company. The initiative, entitled Cans For Equity, is part of the brewery’s Brewdog For Tomorrow scheme in a bid to encourage more sustainable businesses practices among the brewing industry. The Brewdog for Tomorrow scheme also includes five other initiatives, including Once Beer Vodka, where imperfect beer is distilled into vodka, and DIY DOG, which encourages home brewing to reduce transport miles.
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DUBLIN HOME HOME | SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME WITH SPRING FLAIR
Keep it simple and bring the outside in
Top tips to find your perfect mattress for a good night’s sleep HAVE you ever woken up and felt like a train has hit you in your sleep? Or do you watch every hour on the clock go by as you toss and turn in bed? If the answer is yes, the problem could literally lie in your mattress! Here are some mattress testing tips from EZ Living so you can sleep in style. MATTRESS TESTING TIPS: 1. Ever hear the phrase, “You shouldn’t go shopping when you’re hungry”? The same applies for mattress testing. You should never go mattress shopping when you’re tired because no matter what type of mattress you lie on, if you’re tired, you’ll find anything comfy! Get a good night’s sleep before you make the investment. 2. The length of the mattress is just as important as its width. A mattress should be 10-15cm longer than its tallest sleeper. 3. It is essential that the comfort of the bed is just as important as its quality. You should never compromise on comfort over quality, and you should never compromise on quality over comfort. Some people make the mistake of going for the most expensive mattress as they assume it is “the best”. However, the most expensive mattress might not necessarily fit your own personal needs. 4. To find the perfect mattress, you’ll need more than just sitting on the edge and giving it the occasional bounce or two. You don’t sleep sitting on the edge, so why let that be the deciding factor? If you’re a side sleeper, lie on your side, if you’re a ‘starfish’ sleeper, become the star that you are. You should lie in every position you would normally lie in. 5. The most important thing to consider when selecting a mattress is to confide in a knowledgeable salesperson. Researching online will only get you so far. Therefore, to get a proper diagnosis of your needs, a highlytrained salesperson will point you in the right direction. The EZ Living Furniture Mattress Madness Sale starts today – Thursday March 5. For more information see www.ezlivingfurniture.ie
THE DAYS are getting a bit longer, although Winter still seems to have a bit of a chilly grip outside. But have no fear – you can certainly turn your home into a little oasis with a dash of green and bring the outside in – without the icy winds, of course! Fresh neutrals, such as white and light woods, combined with shoots of fresh, green plants and scented candles, will bring your decor a step closer to warmer seasons. The quickest way to get this look is to change up your heavier textiles (such as pillows and blankets) to lighter versions. Choose colours such as white and beige and bring in a hint of a tropical jungle with plant-inspired patterns (such as palm leaves in the cushion below) and then fill your room with plenty of green plants.
Littlewoods Ireland Palm Leaves Cushion €31.99
LET SPRING BEGIN AND FILL YOUR HOME WITH FRESH NEW ACCESSORIES, PLENTY OF PLANTS AND SCENTED CANDLES
Next Jefferson White Bench Set €650
Penneys Green Hexagon Wild Mint And Sage Candle €3
Penneys Buddha ornament €7
Next woven coffee table €216
Capture the magic of Easter with whimsical decorations WITH EASTER just around the corner, Søstrene Grene has gathered a selection of cracking good Easter products, including colourful eggs, lovely ornaments, fine linen napkins and creative DIY projects for all the family to enjoy. Let pastel colours adorn your home, inside and out,
with beautiful decorations, or create a fun Easter egg hunt in the garden. These Easter products will help to create the perfect atmosphere and capture magic and fun-filled moments for the occasion. These whimsical products will be available in stores from March 12.
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STYLE | SPRING IS COMING
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Lucy Kennedy – the new ambassador of casual
TV PRESENTER Lucy Kennedy has been announced as the new SS2020 brand ambassador for iclothing.com, featuring in their brand-new campaign. Renowned for her effortless style, Lucy is known for her enviable casual wardrobe. Iclothing.com has taken that style and added more occasion and even red carpet looks to her wardrobe. This latest collaboration with the queen of Irish TV marks a new direction for the brand. Launched in 2012, iclothing.com started off as a very small venture. Within 10 years the brand has grown hugely and now sells in both Ireland and the UK. iclothing.com India tie-waist culotte jumpsuit in mushroom €44.95
Pastels go tech Rachel D’Arcy, Style Editor
THE WEATHER is brightening up, so why shouldn’t our wardrobes, too? River Island has just dropped its latest menswear edit, with pastel brights, to boot. The Pastel Tech collection provides perfect holiday wear in lightweight t-shirts and shorts, as well as jackets and cover-ups. Ranging in shades from lilac to a more rose-red, the colour story for the edit delivers a subtle Summer palette as we make the transition from a dreary Irish Winter to the (slightly) warmer Irish Summer –
or the two weeks in June, as they’re more commonly known! With colour blocking the theme of River Island’s collection, the wearable nylon and jersey fabrics also prove powerful for packing in a suitcase and jetting off to warmer climes, or even bringing along to your favourite festival this summer. As detailed by River Island themselves, the Pastel Tech edit is designed to “catch attention for directional yet effortless ‘thrown together’ styling”. The items on offer are available to buy from RiverIsland.com, and in selected stores, with prices ranging from €22 to €65.
New eyewear collection THE BELOVED Dutch brand Viktor&Rolf has unveiled its latest eyewear collection at Specsavers, Viktor&Rolf Vision. The 15 optical styles, and three styles of sunglasses, are priced at €239 and are available now in all Specsavers Ireland stores. The range embodies the avant-garde aesthetic of the brand, but remains wearable for day-to-day wear. Traditional glasses shapes are reinvented and brought to life in a rich colour palette of burgundy, bright yellow, silver and gold.
HEALTH | CYCLING IS A FUN ACTIVITY FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY
Get on yer bike and give your heart and lungs a great workout PADRAIG CONLON
CYCLING is a wonderful, stimulating and healthy activity with so many benefits for young and old alike. With the arrival of Spring, and better weather, now is the time to maybe consider getting back in the saddle. Improved cardiovascular and mental health are just two of the many benefits you’ll gain from regular cycling. Because it’s an aerobic activity, cycling gives your heart and lungs a great work out while also reducing
your blood pressure and your cholesterol level. Cycling also releases endorphins – chemicals that make us feel good, and the increased health and fitness gained by regular cycling helps to create a happier and improved outlook on life. Here in Dublin, we are lucky with the climate as it generally never gets too hot, wet or cold to cycle and the city is relatively flat. In comparison to cities with a similar population density, for example, Dublin gets less freezing weather
than Copenhagen, and less rain than Amsterdam. However, a lack of good cycle lanes is an issue in Dublin, and calls are increasing for the implementation of the GDA (Greater Dublin Area) Cycle Network Plan. First put forward by the National Transport Authority in 2013, the plan will see the number of segregated cycle routes in and around Dublin increase from 500km to 1,485km in length. The roll-out of the GDA Cycle Network Plan has been stalled over the
past seven years, but some routes have been built – among them the 7km Canal Way, and 3km of the Sutton to Sandycove route. Despite this, there are still some excellent cycle routes which are safe and well worth a spin. MY OWN THREE FAVOURITES ARE: • Clontarf to Howth (12km): Taking you along the coast, you can detour into Dollymount Strand along the way for some added excitement. St Anne’s Park can also be included in this route.
•Sandymount - Dun Laoghaire (8km) Another coastal route with great views of Dublin Bay, highlights include a lovely park between Booterstown and Blackrock village, the 40 Foot bathing area, Bullock Harbour and Collimore Harbour, with stunning views of Dalkey island. • Dodder Valley Park (6km) Tallaght to Rathfarnham: Even though this route brings me to work, it is lovely! This route takes you along the banks of The Dodder with plenty of trees thrown in for good measure!
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How much value do you place on your own data? SHANE DILLON
HOW much would you want a tech platform to pay you a month for access to your contacts? While you couldn’t pay me to hand over that info, plenty of other people have a price they’d settle for, according to a key new multi-country study by a US thinktank. The Technology Policy Institute carried out a study of people living in the US, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Columbia and Argentina, in a bid to see how people value their private and digital information. Germany came out on top of the study, with our European friends saying they’d want the tech titan to pay them about $8 per month for sharing their contact information with third parties. However, US users would only seek $3.50. Understandably, financial data, including bank balances, held the most value for individuals, with location data commonly considered the least valuable data to share, with a range of metrics besides contacts info up for access consideration – at a price. Averaging out the multi-country data, across all the people studied, consumers would have to be paid a monthly $8.44 to share their bank balance information, $7.56 to share fingerprint information or $6.05 to read an individual’s texts, while at the lowest end of ‘worth’, consumers would only want to be paid $1.82 per month to share their location data, and nothing to be sent advertisements via text message. With tech giants increasingly in the news over data privacy concerns, there’s a growing academic, consumer and lawmaker interest in the ways in which such data is monetised.
Apple bars ‘bad guys’ from using iPhones in films PICTURE this: think of a film where The Hero has been yakking away on his iPhone to save the day/city/planet. You’ve probably already thought of someone in a recent film or TV show, where the iPhone has been an incidental but obvious bit of product placement. Now think of the last time you saw the Bad Guy on an iPhone, and, and, and ... Well, good luck with that, as it’s just been revealed that Apple won’t let its products be used by ‘the bad guy’ in films. Director Rian Johnson (Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) let slip in a Vanity Fair video that particular nugget of cinema info, which won’t surprise anyone when they
Dr Evil might ask: “Hello? Where can I get a frickin’ iPhone? Hello?!”
think of Apple’s firm, positive image control of its brands. As such, you’ll often see plenty of characters using Apple products – but now canny viewers will know that the character they’re focused on can’t be The Bad Guy, or a killer, or a terrorist, if they’re ever shown using an iPhone ...
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Ford’s new Focus ST is a terrific new variation DECLAN GLYNN
BACK IN 2002, Ford launched its very first fast Focus, the ST170. Now, three generations later, petrol power for Ford’s latest Focus ST comes courtesy of a 2.3-litre four-cylinder (EcoBoost) engine, which boasts 280bhp, and a whopping 420Nm of torque for swift acceleration. The all-new Focus ST boasts an aggressivelysculpted signature exterior, with a large rear spoiler designed to enhance aerodynamic performance. An all-new selectable drive mode feature (conveniently located on the steering wheel) lets the ST driver tailor the car’s drivability to suit the road conditions at hand. These modes comprise Normal, Sport, Slippery, and Track options, with each mode capable of providing the driver with the requested assistance at all times. The Ford Focus ST is also available with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit producing 190bhp, while a slick six-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, as does front wheel drive. There is no automatic gearbox or all-wheel-drive
Petrol power for Ford’s latest Focus ST comes courtesy of a 2.3-litre four-cylinder (EcoBoost) engine
option available in the new fast Focus. My review car was a 2.3litre EcoBoost Ford Focus ST-2 5-door, which was finished in Ford Performance Blue paintwork. Featuring anti-lag and Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD) technologies, the new Focus ST is the most powerful, agile, and responsive yet, and is the product of engineering genius from the Ford Performance professionals.
The standard equipment in the new Focus ST is impressive, with a host of optional extras available for the ultimate in individual personalisation. Capable of a top speed of 250kmph, the Focus ST can go from 0-100kmph in just 5.7-seconds. Co 2 e m i s s i o n s o f 179gpkm translates into annual road tax of €750, while a fuel return of 8.2l/100km is possible from a combined driving
cycle. On the road, the new Focus ST really does show its true colours, with exhilarating driving dynamics and effortless acceleration taking centre stage, while strong brakes ensure that the Focus ST stops with the same urgency with which it accelerates. Providing exciting handling, and everyday usability, the new Ford Focus ST could very well be the only performance car you could
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ever need. With pric ing from €41,099 (ex-delivery), the Focus ST adds affordability to the performance car mix, too.
New Puma ready to pounce on market JUST arrived in Ireland, the new Ford Puma introduces Ford’s advanced, fuelsaving mild-hybrid powertrain technology alongside class-leading practicality and head-turning design for compact crossover customers. Powerful, responsive performance and optimised fuel efficiency is expertly delivered using Ford’s EcoBoost Hybrid 48-volt technology – seamlessly integrating electric torque assistance with a low-friction, three-cylinder 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine,
delivering 125PS. In Ireland, the new Puma is offered in three series: Titanium, ST-Line and STLine X, with pricing from just €24,465 (ex-delivery). An impressive array of comfort, convenience, safety, infotainment, and security features come as standard across the entire range, with a whole host of optional extras available for total personalisation. My full review of the amazing new Ford Puma will be coming soon.
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BODEN ON THE MARCH: FOOTBALL: BALLYBODEN St Enda’s
got their delayed start to the AFL Division One campaign up and running on a windy Sunday morning with a strong win over Na Fianna. Tom Hayes, Ross McGarry and Darren O’Reilly recorded second half majors to ensure the hosts came away with the two points on offer.
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Brilliant Baird breaks Warrior spirit sport@dublingazette.com
RAMPAGING Academy lock Ryan Baird helped himself to a memorable hat-trick in Leinster Rugby’s 55-19 Guinness PRO14 bonus point win over Glasgow Warriors at the RDS Arena. The former St Michael’s College student took just three-and-a-half minutes to crash over, the hosts’ thunderous attack producing further scores for Dave Kearney, James Lowe and captain Scott Fardy to create a 24-7 halftime lead. Kyle Steyn deftly doubled Glasgow’s try tally, adding to Tommy Seymour’s slick 25th-minute effort, but Lowe completed his brace before Baird brilliantly accelerated away in the 55th minute and then went over again past the hour mark. Kearney finished with a hat-trick of his own, cancelling out an Alex Allan score, on a night that Leinster moved 20 points clear at the top of their Conference A. The hosts got over from their very
first attack, a scrum penalty allowing them to carry with great intent before Baird expertly burrowed over from a couple of metres out. The heavilyinfluential Harry Byrne converted to the right of the posts. Leinster tidied up lineout ball after an overcooked Pete Horne kick, and another powerful carrying spell forced Warriors backwards. Armed with a penalty advantage, Byrne’s long pass put Kearney over in the corner to make it 12-0 after as many minutes. The Warriors did clip the lead back to five points through Seymour’s try off George Horne’s inside pass but Fardy soon outfoxed two defenders with a scooped offload to send Lowe raiding over for a seven-pointer. Luke McGrath’s initial break sparked a furious late hunt for the bonus point, Fardy duly delivering it off a close-in ruck. However, Glasgow had an encouraging start to the second half. Skipper Ryan Wilson was involved as quick hands released Steyn for a superb in-
Leinster’s Ryan Baird breaks through a tackle. Picture: John Crothers
and-out finish from his own 10-metre line. Leinster cancelled out that score in the 51st minute, Will Connors’ turnover and another burst by Baird leading to Lowe spinning free. It got even better for the table-topping province when Baird stormed over from 45 metres out, stunning scrum half Horne and the chas-
ing wingers with his pace. The St. Michael’s College product picked from a ruck to add a much more straightforward third try with 63 minutes on the clock. Leo Cullen’s side pushed through the 50-point barrier, Fardy starring in the build-up to Kearney’s second of the night before Jones’ loose offload gave the Ireland winger his third.
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BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S LOTTO results for Feb 27th 2,7,17 and 23. Jackpot not won. €100 Pat Smith, €50 each Mark Fetherston and Jo Carpenter. Joker consolation Brendan Sorohan. Jackpot next week €2,600 and Joker €225. Bingo each Mon night at 8:00pm. Special New Season offers at the Club Shop Club shop opening hours: Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm Thursday 7.30pm - 8.30pm. The next Child Protection course is on Friday March 6th in BSJ Club house. Vol subscription €10. Mandatory for all mentors, coaches, and refs. Pleae contact Sue 086-3219377 or Sandra 087-2249845. What a month it’s been for our BSJ ALL Stars with the Dublin U20 hurling panel becoming coaches and playmates for 4 sessions. Many thanks to the squad. We wish them all the best for the season ahead and can’t wait for our finale in Parnell Pk on St Patrick’s day! Our Adult Football season got off to a disappointing start. Our Seniors faced a well drilled Clontarf team and after a very slow start we found ourselves 7 points down after 10 minutes. However we battled hard and dominated the remainder of the first half and early second half to reduce the margin to 1 point with sterling work from Glen Whelan and Donncha Carey. Alas we conceded another soft goal and Clontarf ran out winners in the end. The AFL 4 game was called off . Our Jun A team lost to Scoil Ui Chonaill on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-6 while our Jun B team lost to Geraldine P Morans Condolences to the Naughton family on the death of Eamon’s brother Sean.
KILMACUD CROKES HARD luck to the Dublin Senior Footballers who lost out to Tyrone, 1.7 to 1.10, in their 5th league game. Also, commiserations to Shane Horan and the Offaly Footballers who were beaten by Down, 0.9 to 0.17. In Hurling, the Dublin Seniors also lost out to Clare, 1.15 to 0.27, in their league game. Well done to all the Crokes players involved in these games. In Camogie, hard luck to Anna Geraghty and the Dublin Intermediate team who were well beaten by Tipperary.
We were so delighted to have had 26 of our finest young coaches, from 9 local schools, participating in our first Disability Awareness Workshop. We were thrilled to have such an experienced trainer, Brian O’Donnell, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Local Sports Partnership, leading the workshop. Well done to the AFL1 team who beat Naomh Mearnog in their opening league game. The AFL2 (pictured) and AFL4 teams were unfortunately beaten.
BASKETBALL: ULTIMATE GLORY PROVES JUST OUT OF REACH FOR
Dalkey and DLSC undone on league finals day U-19A GIRLS FINAL Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise 53 Loreto Abbey, Dalkey 41 sport@dublingazette.com
LORETO Abbey, Dalkey were unable to halt the Portlaoise juggernaut in the All-Ireland Schools league final as Scoil Chriost Ri edged them out of the Under-19A title. Basketball in the town has enjoyed an incredible season with the Portlaoise Panthers also landing National Cup glory earlier in 2020 against Meteors. Coming into the game, expectations were high for the midlands team but they didn’t get it all their own way in a packed National Basketball Arena. With over 600 students cheering and singing, the atmosphere in the Arena lent itself to a brilliant occasion. Dalkey showed they were not there to simply enjoy the occasion as they got excellent early scores through Allyce Maylnn and Aisling Marmion.
Scoil Chriost Ri were turning the ball over more than usual but they were also doing enough scoring with Ciara Byrne and Rebecca Reddin contributing well in the first quarter to give them a 14-11 lead. In the second and third quarters, the defensive pressure from Chriost Ri was starting to pay off as they forced turnovers and didn’t allow Dalkey to reach double digits in either quarter. With Sarah Fleming impressing offensively, alongside Shauna Dooley on the inside, it was a 46-29 lead for the Portlaoise women heading into the final quarter. Despite the deficit, the Loreto Abbey fans kept singing and supporting and they were rewarded with some excellent scores, by Lara McNichols in particular, in the final quarter. Ultimately, it wasn’t to be for the Dubliners as Scoil Chriost Ri completed an impressive Under19A double.
Loreto Abbey Dalkey’s Lucy McManus on the attack; inset: De La Salle Churchtown. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile
U-16C BOYS FINAL DLS Churchtown 33 Skibbereen CS, Cork 60 sport@dublingazette.com
SKIBBEREEN Community School completed the league and cup double with a comprehensive win over De La Salle Churchtown despite a good second half comeback. MVP Eividas Andrekius had nine points in the opening quarter and DLS had no answer to his abil-
ity to get in the lane or close out his three-point attempts; it was 5-21 at the end of the first. A much better second quarter for De La Salle saw Alejandro Rodriguez get to the rim and finish as well as show his range on the way to seven points. He was ably assisted by Joshua Esguerra and Miguel Hurtado as they cut the deficit to just seven points at the half, 19-26.
Rodriguez picked up his fourth and fifth fouls midway through the third and Skibbereen powered on afterwards. Andrekius added four three pointers to his tally and with Stevie Redmond and Colm Harrington seemingly able to score at will, it was 29-49 going into the fourth. Andrekius knocked down a couple more threes on his way to 28 points in the final reckoning.
Salmo record two key wins
DLSP’s Kieran Parrock scores his side’s sixth try. Picture: John Crothers
DE LA SALLE Palmerston secured their place in the Metro League division 7 playoff final with a resounding seven-try win over Bective Rangers in very challenging conditions at Energia Park on Saturday. An early Bective penalty was followed by a try for each side in quick succession on the quarter hour, a further brace from the visitors seeing them into a 19-10 lead at the interval. Salmo pulled clear in the second half
with another four scores seeing them home 41-10 at the final whistle and setting up a much-anticipated final against old rivals Clontarf. Meanwhile, the club’s Under-20s recorded an eleventh straight win as they came away from Ashbourne with a 19-0 victory. This sets them up for a league title decider next Sunday against table-toppers Coolmine at Kirwan Park, kickoff at 3pm.
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SOCCER: UCD OFF THE MARK WITH SUCCESS OVER COBH
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STRONGER TOGETHER Women’s mini marathon open for 2020 entries THE Ryan sisters Lottie and Bonnie; along with mum, Morah; broadcaster Georgie Crawford; actress Demi Issac Oviawe and fitness enthusiast Leanne Moore, will make up the 2020 Vhi Squad and are calling on women all around the country to run stronger together and join them at the largest all female event of its kind in the world on May 31! Enter now at www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie Picture: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
CABINTEELY’S flawless start to the First Division season continued on Friday night as Vilius Labutis’ stunning solo goal set them on their way to a 3-1 win away to Athlone Town. The youngster’s second goal in as many games, added to by a Shane Barnes brace, ensured the south Dublin club remain top of the division on goal difference. Ronan Manning had briefly drawn the home side level early in the second half but Barnes struck twice in the closing stages to make it six points from six for Pat Devlin’s side. The win capped a big weekend for Cabo after ex-youth player, and Ireland Under21 international, Jason Knight notched his third of the season in Derby County’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Cabo had been tipped by many to struggle following the departure of top scorer Rob Manley and captain Stephen McGuinnes, for Longford Town and Bohemians respectively, in the off-season. They confounded the doubters by blitzing Bray Wanderers at home on the opening day, leading 4-0 at half time before conceding twice late on. 19-year-old midfielder Labutis was on target in that first-half hailstorm, and he repeated the trick by giving his side the lead in Athlone. Labutis ran from his own half, weaving through two would-be tacklers before calmly lifting the ball over Town keeper Aaron Myles to open the scoring. Manning pounced on a defensive error to level things up four minutes into the second half but Barnes restored order with two fine strikes from inside the box. UCD picked up their first win of the season
Cabinteely FC have made a winning start to their 2020 First Division campaign
at home to Cobh Ramblers as Yoyo Mahdy opened his account for the year three minutes from time. With just two of the 11 that started last season away to Derry City, Mark Dignam and Josh Collins, in tow, Andy Myler’s side were always going to take time to gel. A last-gasp victory may be just the tonic for a side very much building from scratch following the success of their 2018 First Division-winning side. The students were unlucky not to take the lead early on as a stunning strike from Evan
Weir came rattling back off the crossbar. Colm Whelan and Liam Kerrigan both had shots cleared off the line as it looked like Cobh would hold out to pick up their first point of the season. Up popped Mahdy at the death to stroke home from close range as Paul Doyle’s free kick was turned across goal, and UCD move into third on four points from two games. DLR Waves continued the build-up to their league opener away to Wexford Youths with a narrow 1-0 defeat to the same opposition, Lauren Kelly with the early goal.
Silver linings for Dundrum athletes ATHLETICS sport@dublingazette.com
WITH Hiko Tonosa second in the 3000m, Kate Doherty second in the 60m hurdles and Zak Curran finishing in the same position in the 800m, it was a day of silver linings for Dundrum South Dublin AC at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Athletics Championships. Tonosa ran a great race but was caught out on the last lap as Donore Harriers’ John Travers made a break with a terrific sprint, to win in style in 8.00.96, the DSD
man coming in 2.5 seconds later. Also running a gutsy race and finishing in sixth place was Emmet Jennings in 8.19.03, with Matt Bergin 10th. Doherty impressed in the 60m hurdles finishing in a time of 8.42 seconds while Curran was just pipped in the 800m by UCD’s Mark English in a time of 1.50.19. Georgie Hartigan also ran a good race in the 1500m, finishing fourth in 4.43.04, with Faye Dervan ninth in 5.00.35. In the women’s 3,000m, Fiona Clinton was fifth 9.53.98.
Hiko Tonosa (145) gives chase to John Travers. Picture: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile
30 DUBLIN GAZETTE SOUTH 5 March 2020
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NAOMH OLAF THERE was no winner of the Club Lotto Draw on Sunday 1st March - numbers drawn were 19, 24 and 35. €30 winners were Mary Ryan, Wednesday Cards, S Finnegan, Laoise Doyle and Kerri Letman . The Jackpot on Sunday 8th March will be €2,900! Only €2 a ticket, availablle from the Club Bar, Sandyford House and online at www.naomholaf.ie - match 3 numbers to win the jackpot. Only one adult men’s football match took place last weekend due unplayable pitches - Division 5 against Crumlin - resulting in a draw between sides. Final score Naomh Olaf 0-13 : Crumlin 1:10. Minor Footballers are down to play Erin’s Isle away on the 8th March, while the Adult Hurlers play Castleknock (Division 3) in Somerton, and Civil Service Hurling (Division 6) in Islandbridge. On the 7th March, the Under 18 ladies are due to play Trinity Gaels in Division 5 Football, and Lucan Sarsfields in Camogie (Group 2), both home fixtures. Best of luck to all the teams. The hugely popular Naomh Olaf Easter Camp 2020 will take place from Tuesday 14th April to Thursday 16th April (9.30am to 2.00pm) for boys and girls from senior infants to 6th class. Three camps will run concurrently - the Little Vikings Camp for younger children will aim to develop the fundamental movement and skills needed to play Gaelic games, while the All Star Camp for children from 2nd class and above will aim to develop the more advanced skills of the game.
SHANKILL THE club Chase the Ace Sunday night draw in Brady’s there was no winner of the jackpot and the €50 prize went to Frank Askin This week’s jackpot is €1850. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub. Our Easter Camp for boys and girls begins on Tuesday 14th April in Stonebridge Road. Places are limited see our Facebook page for details or call Steve 087 6414123. We are delighted to be chosen by the LGFA as one of only of only thirty clubs from across the country for the Gaelic4Teens initiative. This programme is for girls in the 13 to 17 years age group who are most lightly to give up sport and never to return. The Operation Transformation walks finished last Thursday many thanks to everybody who turned out each week. Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others, a group has been set up catering for all ages, all abilities, no experience of GAA games necessary. This is a fun social group and its FREE. The venue is Scoil Mhuire from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday
nights, PM us on Facebook or contact Steve 087 6414123. Our Adult Ladies and Men’s teams are already preparing for next year. If you would like to join us and represent your Village see below for details. The juvenile Academy which is for boys and girls from 4 to 7 years of age and sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy Shankill is in action at 10.00am on Saturdays in St Anne’s, Rathmichael and Scoil Mhuire National Schools. The cost is only €2 per child there is no annual subscription and all equipment is provided free of charge. For details of our Ladies adult football teams e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve Davis 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. Join Shankill GAA Club, your community, your Village GAA club, where we all belong.
WANDERERS LOTTO: No winner of this weeks jackpot, numbers drawn were 5-12-31. €25 goes to Kay Woods, Killian McCoy, Deirdre O’Connor, Joshua Vaughan . Jackpot next week is €10,000. As our lotto is now at €10k we have started a background which is sitting currently at €2,300. When the €10k is won our new lotto will start from the background draw. Our Lotto is now online through our Website or Facebook page. This week sees the start of Seachtain Na Gaeilge which we will be participating in on social media. If you are interested in playing for our Adult Men’s teams this season please contact Dave on 0877256754. If you are interested in joining our Ladies team this season please contact Dionne on 0879315556 for more info. Our Juvenile training is on Saturday mornings and Wed evenings along with the nursery on Saturday mornings, please contact Fergal on 0876213142 for more details, the club is looking for new members at all levels so please reach out as per above if interested. If you would like a Match Report or Photos submitted to the website or press please contact pro@wanderersgaa.ie. All items for the club notes must be submitted by Sunday evening to pro@wanderersgaa.ie.
RUGBY: AIL CLASH DOUBLES AS LEINSTER CUP FINAL
Foley’s try heroics bring added bonus AIL DIVISION 1A UCD 22 Clontarf 19 sport@dublingazette.com
RONAN Foley’s sixth try of the season could be his most important of all after UCD edged out Clontarf 22-19 in a fiercely-contested Energia All-Ireland League tie at Belfield. Using the rain-soaked pitch to his advantage, number 8 Foley squeezed in under a couple of defenders to score a decisive 70th-minute try in a game that doubled up as the Leinster Senior Cup final. The students are provincial champions for the first time since 2016. Facing into a gusting wind in the first half, Clontarf’s hopes of bouncing back from a heavy defeat to Garryowen took some early hits. Alex Penny and David Ryan both crossed for the students inside the opening quarter of an hour, adding to James Tarrant’s initial penalty. It was a fasc inating battle at scrum half w h e re L e i n s te r p a i r Paddy Patterson and Hugh O’Sullivan chipped away behind two determined packs.
UCD celebrate their victory last Saturday at Belfield against Clontarf. Picture: Deryck Vincent
Closing in on half-time, ’Tarf got off the mark with a well-worked score from winger Michael Courtney for 15-5. Good patience by the Clontarf forwards was rewarded with a 47th minute try, prop Ivan Soroka grounding the ball under a pile of bodies. Courtney was released to complete his brace in the 64th minute, with Sean Kearns adding another well-struck conversion for a 19-15 turnaround in very testing conditions.
STAR OF THE YEAR DSD’s Laura honoured at athletics bash
LAURA Gallagher, of Dundrum South Dublin AC, was presented with the Dublin Star Award at Athletics Ireland’s National Star awards at the weekend in Tullamore. She was presented with the trophy by chairperson of the Athletics Ireland Juvenile Committee John McGrath, Pat Hooper and president of Athletics Ireland, Georgina Drumm. Picture: harry murphy/SPORTSFILE
However, that good work was undone five minutes later when ’Tarf captain Michael Noone saw yellow and UCD wrestled back control for the closing stages. Foley swiftly seized his opportunity to drive in low over the line, Tarrant tagging on the extras for a three-point advantage. Kevin Croke’s charges showed impressive composure and game management to close out the result, controlling possession with a frustrated Noone watching on from the touchline.
UCD have closed the gap on second-placed Garryowen to five points, while ’Tarf now lie seven points outside of the top four with four rounds remaining.
UCD’s Jonny Guy
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FOOTBALL: REIGNING LEINSTER CHAMPIONS START 2020 ON FRONT FOOT
FEILE
Ballyboden St Enda’s Aran Waters rises highest in midfield. Picture: John Kirwan
2019 Feile champs Kilmacud Crokes
John West put up big Feile prize
Boden off to a flyer as Na Fianna beaten AFL DIVISION ONE
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BALLYBODEN St Enda’s got their delayed start to the AFL Division One campaign up and running on a windy Sunday morning with a strong win over Na Fianna. Playing with the breeze in the first half, the home team was first on the score board after three minutes when Warren Egan split the posts. Na Fianna responded almost immediately but in the next 10 minutes Alan Flood, Ross McGarry and Aran Waters added points. Na Fianna got two back from play and then up popped Bob Dwan and Brian Bobbett to cancel out these scores. The visitors had two points from frees each side of a similar point from McGarry as half time arrived, leaving the home side 0-7 to 0-5 ahead. This could have been even more favourable were it not for two late goal chances that went abegging. First, Conor Dooley cracked a shot off the crossbar and, later, Tom Hayes went for goal from a tight angle but his shot went across the goal and wide. A two-point lead did not look good
with the wind now in their faces but, as he did in the first half, Egan was first to score when he popped over a point within the first minute to start a very productive phase for Boden. As he bore down on goal, Darren O’Reilly was dragged to the ground and a penalty was awarded. Egan’s effort was saved and even though he caught the rebound, the Na Fianna goal remained intact. But not for long. After some great team-work, Hayes made no mistake with a well-taken major. Four minutes later, Egan was fouled in the square and another penalty was awarded. Once again, the Na Fianna goalie made a good save, this time from McGarry’s shot. This time, though, McGarry finished the rebound to the net to put the home side eight points ahead. Na Fianna fought back and applied regular pressure on the Boden goal, landing two frees in quick succession. It could have been worse if not for great defensive work by Darragh Gogan and Kieran Kennedy, among others, to prevent Na Fianna adding two goals. Simon Lambert stopped the rot with a great point from a distance before O’Reilly palmed to the net after a good pass from Hayes.
This left 10 points between the sides but Na Fianna were not about to surrender without a challenge. In the final 10 minutes of ordinary and seven minutes of added time, the visitors scored six points to the home sides one point.
Waters was covering well around the half back line to keep Na Fianna at bay. However, Egan had a chance to finish the game on a high but, with the goal at his mercy, the chance was missed, leaving the winning margin at five points. Warren Egan scores his goal for Boden. Picture: John Kirwan
BOYS’ and girls’ U-14 GAA teams in south Dublin gearing up for this year’s John West Féile can win €1,000 of kit by creating videos of their clubs’ Féile memories. John West, which sponsors the Féile na nÓg and Féile na nGael U-14 football, hurling and camogie tournaments, are preparing for the competition finals with a €1,000 kit giveaway to teams. The 2020 John West Féile na nGael hurling and camogie finals take place in Dublin, Kildare and Meath on the weekend of June 5-7. This year, the John West Féile na nÓg football finals will be held across Donegal, Derry and Tyrone on the weekend of June 26-28. Four GAA Clubs now have the chance to win €1,000 each towards their Féile 20 kit. Entries are now open and to be in with a chance of winning, all teams have to do is send a short video through the Teamer app featuring their club’s best Féile memories. Ideas can include profiling a Féile hero, photographs set to music of a magical Féile moments, Féile journeys, the role of your coach, training highlights, parental support and host family memories.
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ALL OF YOUR SOUTH DUBLIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 27-31
UCD’S LEINSTER CUP LEADERS RUGBY: Students
get double boost with AIL victory also bringing Leinster Senior Cup trophy to Belfield. SEE P30
CABINTEELY ON THE CHARGE SOCCER:
Flawless start to the season for Stradbrook club as they see off Athlone while UCD get off the mark, too. SEE P29
ALL-IRELAND AMBITIONS BASKETBALL:
Loreto Abbey Dalkey and De La Salle Churchtown contest All-Ireland Schools finals. SEE P13
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Byrne blasts Rovers to huge win over Dundalk DAVE DONNELLY
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JACK Byrne scored a stunning late winner as Shamrock Rovers moved clear at the top of the Premier Division, edging out Dundalk by the odd goal in five in front of a record league attendance at Tallaght Stadium. A crowd of 7,522 – including a sizeable away contingent – crammed into the Whitestown Way venue for a thrilling game between the top two teams in the country. That surpassed the 7,021 who saw the Hoops edge out bitter crosstown rivals Bohemians back in August, shortly after the stadium’s capacity was increased with the opening of the South Stand. Stephen Bradley’s side led early on thanks to Dylan Watts but goals from Jordan Flores and Patrick Hoban’s third in as many games turned the tie on its head. Rovers seized the initiative in the final halfhour, however, and Roberto Lopes drew the home side level before Byrne snatched all three points. Perhaps the real story on the night was the more than five million people who viewed RTÉ’s video of Jordan Flores’ wonderful first-half strike which evened up the tie following Dylan Watts’ opener. Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor, who were among the interested spectators, may wish they had a player with Flores’ capacity for stunning
A bumper crowd in Tallaght Stadium celebrate their winning goal. Picture: George Kelly
“I always get a bit of stick off the Dundalk fans
leading up to this game telling me that Chris Shields has me in his back pocket“ goals at their disposal. The Englishman has endured an injury-interrupted beginning to his time at Dundalk, which included an operation on his hip flexor, and his unstoppable volley will have pleased his surgeon every bit as much as the Dundalk faithful. It was a goal of rare beauty and has already been touted as an early contender for the Puskas award since going viral on Friday night. Footage showed Dundalk boss Vinny Perth, a native of Killinarden,
unmoved in the aftermath of the goal, perhaps still irked by the manner of his side’s concession two minutes earlier. Watts, given his second start of the season following a strong showing in Waterford four days earlier, scored at the second attempt after connecting with ex-Dundalk man Ronan Finn’s cross. The Lilywhites immediately poured forward and got their reward within minutes when Michael Duffy’s drilled corner found an unmarked Flores just inside the penalty
area. Few expected what would happen next, as the former Wigan Athletic prospect bounced on one foot and sent a ferocious volley crashing through the palms of Alan Mannus. Hoban completed the turnaround just before the hour as a rare Byrne mistake, under pressure from Greg Sloggett, allowed Flores’ replacement Daniel Kelly to slip the ball through for Hoban to finish. It’s a game that the Hoops of 2019 may have lost but the Tallaght club
appear to be made of sterner stuff since their FAI Cup final win over Dundalk and they didn’t panic despite trailing against the run of play. Byrne atoned for his earlier error when a pinpoint front-post corner was met by the head of Cape Verde international Lopes, who had peeled off marker Chris Shields. And Byrne wasn’t done yet, his dancing feet keeping him free of Clondalkin man Shields and curling a wonderful shot past the excellent Gary Rogers. “I always get a bit of
stick off the Dundalk fans leading up to this game telling me that Chris Shields has me in his back pocket, all this stuff,” Byrne told reporters. “It’s probably the first time in about six games that he’s actually left me and I’ve had a chance to spin him. He’s a top player, with countless medals in this league. “It’s never an easy night against him and I’m just happy I was able to spin him for that goal, because I was getting a bit of stick from Dundalk fans before that.”
