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Fears over height of residential units REBECCA RYAN

SOME residents in Blackrock have expressed concerns over the height and scale of a planning application in the area.

Ten-year permission has been sought for 294 residential units ranging from one to eight storeys high at Teresa’s

House and St. Teresa’s Lodge in Temple Hill.

Local election candidate Gráinne Ferris (SF) told Dublin Gazette that locals have expressed their concern to her about the height of the building and which could conflict with the Local Area Plan (LAP) for Blackrock.

“I am most concerned that a Plan-

ning Application has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála for 294 Residential Units at Temple Hill, Blackrock, with the blocks ranging from one to eight storeys in height which contravenes the democratically agreed LAP for Blackrock 2015-2021.”

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The proposed site of the 294 new residential units

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ADVICE GIVEN BEFORE ANSWERING YOUR DOOR

Residents warned to be wary of bogus callers  REBECCA RYAN

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RESIDENTS are being warned to be vigilant over bogus callers posing as Bord Gais workers.

There have been reports of men wearing hi-vis jackets with the Bord Gais logo on it calling to people’s front doors in the Dun Laoghaire area.

Dún Laoghaire Councillor Cormac Devlin (FF) had this advice for locals.

“In the first instance, no resident should discuss or give any personal information and (espe-

People are advised to be wary of bogus callers

cially bank details) to anyone on their doorstep or over the phone.

“If they are suspicious about someone or are

nervous, they should request photo ID and/ or ask them to call back later.

“In the meantime,

they should try and contact the relevant organisation/company to verify their details.”

He reminded locals that gardai have a yellow card initiative to protect residents from bogus callers.

“The gardai have an excellent little yellow card available for free at their local Garda station that people can hand t h ro u g h t h e i r d o o r/ letterbox and ask the person(s) to complete it so that the householder can verify their details.

Unexpectedly “Residents should be cautious opening their doors to anyone that is calling unexpectedly.

Exerc ise caution and common sense.

“Call your local Garda station if you’re suspicious and allow the gardai investigate if the person(s) is a bogus caller or not,” Cllr Devlin told Dublin Gazette.

Speaking on the bogus caller check cards, Sergeant Pat McDonald of An Garda Síochána has previously advised: “If an unknown person calls to the door, it is advised to give them a bogus caller check card to fill out their details.

“A genuine person will typically co-operate and not have a problem filling out the card and the older person will have peace of mind answering the door.”

A Bord Gáis Energy spokesperson told Dublin Gazette: “All Bord Gáis Energy representatives who visit customer homes carry an identification card with their photograph on it.

“If any person has any doubts about the identity of someone at the door, they should contact Bord Gáis Energy immediately on 01 6110101 to have the identity checked.”

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The area before (above) and after the cleanup (below)

Clean up of litter eyesore welcomed NEWS that a litter eye sore in Dundrum village has been cleaned up has been welcomed.

Since January, Dublin Gazette reported disgust over a large pile of rubbish being thrown over the railings at the Luas station.

It was revealed that the area of land in question belonged to the Eir estate, who said they had organised a team to clean the area.

Last week local councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said she was “very disappointed” to see the litter was still there.

Since then, Eir has cleared the site and told us they have also made contact with a representative of Luas/Transdev and are meeting to discuss a solution to prevent further litter issues in the future.

This week, Cllr Mc Carthy told Dublin Gazette she is delighted the area has finally been cleaned up.

“It is great to finally see this area cleaned up and I welcome the fact that Eir and Transdev are meeting to discuss a solution to prevent further litter issues in the future.

“Litter affects our quality of life and people have enough to cope with daily without having to deal with the negative impact of eyesores like this.

“Needless to say, if people who are littering here showed more respect for their surroundings and the environment, it would be one less issue for all of us to have to deal with.”

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ACTIONAID: ‘EXCITING WAY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOICE THEIR OPINION ON ISSUES’

Local students qualify for speech writing competition final TWO local students have qualified for ActionAid’s speech writing competition final.

Jack and Nathan from CBC Monkstown impressed among 150 entries from students aged 14 to 17 from almost 50 schools across the country.

Jack and Nathan are two of ten finalists who have been selected to deliver their speech at the final in Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy in March.

CEO of ActionAid Ireland Siobhán McGee said the quality of the entries, now in its fifth year, was very high.

“The competition is an exciting way for young people to voice their opinion on issues that matter

to them.

“Each year we have been greatly impressed by the quality of speeches we receive, and this year was no exception.

“It is clear that an awful lot of time and effort has gone into each speech, and it was very difficult to choose our finalists.

“We’re looking forward to hearing Nathan and Jack’s speeches at the final.”

The two winning students at the final will travel with their teachers to Greece this summer, where they will have the opportunity to see ActionAid’s work first hand.

In Greece, ActionAid’s work focuses on eco-

nomic empowerment of women refugees and migrants.

The charity’s Women’s Rights programme, funded by Irish Aid, works to eliminate violence

“

Each year we have been greatly impressed by the quality of speeches, and this year was no exception

against women and girls.

The programme has been very successful to date, for example in communities in Kenya, female genital mutilation amongst girls has decreased by almost a third.

Every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, an adolescent girl dies as a result of violence, according to the UNFPA in 2014.

ActionAid has created the competition as a platform for young people to offer their contribution to achieving gender equality.

The finalists will have the task of delivering their speech based on one of three topics relating to women’s rights to a panel of esteemed judges.

Delight as council ‘finally’ fixes cancer patient’s boiler REBECCA RYAN

A MONKSTOWN cancer patient said she is “absolutely delighted” that the council has “finally” fixed her boiler, which was affecting her recovery.

Last month, Dublin Gazette reported that Frances Byrne Waters (74), who was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in April 2016 and is still undergoing treatment, had been waiting nearly a year for the boiler in her council home to be fixed.

She said the broken central heating system had an “extremely loud noise” coming from it, and that despite “numerous attempts” of asking the council to fix it, the problem still had not been resolved.

“The problem of the noise is unbelievable. I can’t go to bed after my treatment because [the noise] is worse upstairs.

Even the neighbours can hear it.

“It is affecting my rest.

I can’t sleep or rest with the noise. I leave [the heating] on when I’m out in the day and when I go home, I have to switch it off,” Frances explained.

Frances’ oncologist also wrote to the council last December pleading with them to fix it as a

matter of urgency. In a letter the oncologist stated the importance of Frances having a working heating system as she is more sensitive to the cold as a result of the chemotherapy treatment.

This week Frances told Dublin Gazette that her boiler has now been fixed and that she is over the moon.

“It’s super. I can’t believe it. I sometimes have to go and look at it because it’s that quiet!

“It means the world that it’s fixed. I am so thankful to you and the [Dublin Gazette] team because it wouldn’t have happened without you. “[Local counc illor] Cormac Devlin was very good in putting me on the right track. He was really helpful.

“I’m absolutely delighted.”

She said that she is able to recover much better now after her hospital treatments since the boiler has been fixed and that she feels less stressed since the situation has been resolved.

“I can rest and I’m sleeping better. [Before] I had to put an electric blanket on the bed because I couldn’t stand the noise of [the boiler] in the evening. I had to put the blanket on the bed so I would be warm at least

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“Everything was going through my mind [for the last year] which interfered with my sleep.

“I was thinking what will I do next or how am I going to get around this, or how can I make them [fix] it. I was hitting a blank wall all the time.

“Now I am totally

relaxed and I’m grand.

I can go in and have my treatment and go back and lie down and have my heating on.

“I’m absolutely delighted.”

Above: Frances and her new boiler. Right: She can now rest easy after our story from 2 weeks ago.

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‘I can’t sleep or rest with the noise’ REBECCA RYAN

A MONKSTOWN pensioner who is undergoing stage four cancer treatment has been waiting nearly a year for the boiler in her council home to be fixed.

Frances Byrne Waters (74) was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2016 and said the broken central heating system is affecting

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the guy came up and put oil in it and told me he would be back after the holiday.

“Then we got the snow.

Then I rang again and [I was told] that the gas guy put in a new fan. So, he contradicted me about that. I asked was he calling

Meeting on how to keep kids safe online

me a liar.

“So, then I got my solicitor to write a letter to the CEO of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown requesting it to be fixed. It still hasn’t been

fixed.”

She explained: “The problem of the noise is unbelievable. I can’t go to bed after my treatment because [the noise] is worse upstairs. Even the neighbours can hear it.

“It is affecting my rest. I can’t sleep or rest with the noise. I leave [the heating]

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Frances Byrne Waters

on when I’m out in the day and when I go home, I have to switch it off.”

Frances’ Oncologist also wrote to the council

next month A PUBLIC meeting is taking place about protecting children online. for Dún Fine Gael local election candidate is hosting the Laoghaire, Lorraine Hall (pictured), games. meeting on social media and online Richard Minister include will Guest speakers nd, Alex Cooney Bruton, CEO of CyberSafeIrela Fortune. and Clinical Psychotherapist Joanna Ms Hall, Speaking in advance of the meeting, unknowns many are “There told Dublin Gazette: are at risk of in that our children and teenagers the digital era. addiction, “Whether it’s cyberbullying, gaming imporit’s content, or accessing inappropriate the knowledge tant that we are all equipped with last December stating the to spot and reduce these risks. importance of Frances to support par“The purpose of this meeting is having a working heating children protect to how on advice ents and share system in the house as she and young people online. is undergoing chemotheraand “Education is a key part of the solution, py and is more sensitive to a vital role to play both parents and schools have the cold. online.” safe be to children in supporting “It is recognised that Marine The event takes place in the Royal people that require chemo4 March at Hotel, Dún Laoghaire on Monday therapy are more sensitive 8.30pm. to the cold temperatures

and often require heating throughout the year, not just during the colder win-

ter months.

“Bearing this in mind we would appreciate any assistance in ensuring Frances has adequate functioning central heating in her home particularly as we progress into the winter months,” said the letter.

When asked about Frances’ situation, a spokesperson from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Counc il told Dublin Gazette that they do not comment on individual cases and that they monitor gas central heating boilers in coun-

cil properties.

“The boilers are serviced on an annual basis.

The council takes seri-

ously all maintenance requests, including those relating to all gas boilers and responds accordingly in a timely manner to carry out safety inspections and repairs when required.”

Reopening of hospital beds welcomed A LOCAL Senator has welcomed news that more beds will be reopened at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun

Laoghaire.

In late 2016 the NRH closed 12 beds due to finances, resources and staff shortages.

Six of the 12 beds to Dublin have since reopened, and in a letter show confirmed to Gazette, the Health Minister Simon Harris further two beds Senator Victor Boyhan (pictured) that a System of Care in the Brain Injury service and Spinal Cord service are reopening. news: “I first Senator Boyhan told us he welcomes the closed in beds embarked on a campaign to have the 12 well worth campaign a been has it reopened, late 2016 pursuing. eight of the 12 “The Minister has confirmed to me that beds closed are now reopened and available. do so until “Regrettably four remain closed and will available to the such time as additional funding is made

NRH.” family members Senator Boyhan thanked the staff and local politicians at the hospital, the local community and for all their support and campaigning.

FASTNews Littering at monument a concern

CONCERNS have been raised over littering at a Dundrum monument.

Local councillor Pat Hand (FG) told Dublin Gazette that a number of residents have been complaining about rubbish being thrown around the Dr Isaac Usher monument.

“Dr Isaac Usher was a resident of Dundrum at the start of the 20th Century.

He was very involved in the village and done a lot for the community.

“He was killed by a motor car and the residents build a monument to honour him. It is now situated in front of Usher House.”

He said the council have agreed for a regular clean-up: “I also asked the council to provide some flowers and planting around the monument.

“Following on from much discussion the council have agreed to have a floral decoration put in place at this location for this summer.

“The council have also agreed to keep the area of street around the monument clean and tidy on a regular basis.”

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ST PATRICK’S DAY: THIS YEAR’S PARADE SET TO WOW EVERYBODY

DIARY Join a celebration HELP GET PADDY’S DAY GOING WITH MUSIC THE NIGHT BEFORE IF YOU don’t have any plans for St Patrick’s weekend, fear not, as The Workman’s Club has you covered. On Saturday, March 16, to get you revved up for the main celebrations, The Workman’s Club have a night absolutely packed with free music.

Acts playing on the night including 21-year-old producer, singer and rapper Why-Axis, with special guests Vinci and Khakikid, with the sesh continuing on Paddy’s day itself with music from Silverbacks, Odd Morris and Bullet Girl.

All the events are free, with more information available on Workman’s Facebook page.

ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR AT TEELINGS SET TO BE WORTH PORING OVER THE fourth annual St Patrick’s Weekend Craft Fair will take place at the Teelings Whiskey Distillery in Newmarket this Saturday, March 16.

Celebrating the best and most exciting in local craft businesses from around the city, there will be a wide variety of artisan food, drink and craft producers in addition to products from Teelings.

There will also be the return of the Teeling snug bar, which was a huge hit at last year’s craft fair, serving themed cocktails for the big weekend. The event has free entry, with more information available at facebook.com/teelingwhiskeydistillery.

TRY YOUR CUPLA FOCLA SKILLS OVER AT A POP-UP GAELTACHT FOR the weekend that’s in it, why not head along to a pop-up Gaelteacht?

On Friday, March 15, The Bernard Shaw will play host to the latest pop-up gaelteacht event in the capital – just in time for St Patrick’s day. The event caters for Irish language enthusiasts in the capital, taking place in pubs across the city to bring Irish speakers together.

The concept has been trialled and tested across the globe, with pop-up events happening in the likes of New York, London, Tokyo, Vancouver and more.

As part of the St Patrick’s Festival, the event will get under way at 8pm in the iconic southside bar for anyone interested in testing out their cupla focal.

For further information, see stpatricksfestival.ie.

JOIN PHELIM DREW FOR A GREAT GATHERING OF CEOL AGUS CRAIC MAKE your way to the Irish Whiskey Museum on St Patrick’s day, for a night of ceol agus craic with Phelim Drew.

Taking place in the museum’s in-house bar, McDonnell’s, there will be a night of storytelling and Irish music with actor Phelim – the son of legendary Dubliner Ronnie Drew.

Phelim is currently starring in The Cripple of Inishmaan at The Gaiety Theatre. Entry is free, but tickets are required, available from Eventbrite.ie.

of Irish storytelling REBECCA RYAN

THE countdown is officially on for one of the best parades in the city, with thousands from all over Dublin city, county and beyond due to head in for an unforgettable day out on March 17.

St Patrick’s Day Festival Parade 2019, with the theme of ‘Scealaiocht Agus Seanchai – A Celebration of Irish Storytelling’, will weave its way through the streets of the capital from noon this Sunday, March 17.

Two of Ireland’s bestloved comedians, Dubliner Jason Byrne and Deirdre O’Kane, will lead this year’s parade as the Grand Marshals.

Ballinteer man Jason said he was thrilled to be asked to be Grand Marshal. He said: “As a child of 1980s Dublin who went to the parade every year, I’m amazed to be one of this year’s Grand Marshals.

“I’m also amazed that the parade is now actually incredibly good, and whilst I’ll miss the floats of my era – a truck carrying freezing Americans, followed by a fire brigade and a dog – I can’t wait to see

Meet the Grand Marshals: Comedians Deirdre O’Kane and Jason Byrne flanked by festival characters Justine Doswell and Jasmine Cooper. Picture: Maxwell Photography

this year’s mega floats as myself and Dee get to wave at our billions and billions of adoring fans,” said the Ireland’s Got Talent judge.

Deirdre added: “Getting to be a Grand Marshal in this year’s parade has absolutely made my 2019!

“I can’t believe I have to share the lovely car with that other eejit, but I’m putting a brave face on it.

“I’m a huge parade fan and experiencing it from the heart of the spectacle will be an incredible honour.”

After the parade, both Grand Marshals will move to the 3 Arena where they are headliners in this year’s Paddy’s Night in Support of Comic Relief to raise funds for charities tackling homelessness and the refugee crisis.

It has a stellar line-up including Tommy Tiernan, Pat Shortt, Neil Delamere, Mario Rosenstock and many more. Tickets are €39- €45 and are available from www.ticketmaster.ie.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring said: “Storytelling is part of what we are,

and it is so fitting to have Jason and Deirdre as our Grand Marshals for this year’s parade.

“They are both outgoing entertainers who bring life, fun and our unique Irishness to their vast repertoire of stories”.

Susan Kirby, chief executive of St Patrick’s Festival, added: “As we celebrate a nation of storytellers, we recognise Deirdre and Jason as two of our best, both incredibly articulate and engaging comedic raconteurs.

“The Irish sense of humour and warmth is renowned internationally and we feel that as this year’s Grand Marshals they will represent our country wonderfully.”

If you’re unable to make it to town yourself for the parade of all parades, you can also catch it all on RTE One and the RTE Player.

The five-day St Patrick’s Festival runs from today (March 14) to next Monday, March 18, and will feature a host of fun family experiences, including a three-day festival village at Merrion Square.

For further information, see www. stpatricksfestival.com.

How March 17 became ‘our’ day

DUBLIN’S St Patrick’s Day Parade will draw 500,000 people onto the capital’s streets on Sunday with millions more worldwide watching on TV. This year’s theme is ‘Scealaiocht Agus Seanchai’, celebrating Irish traditional storytelling which is renowned all over the world.

According to legend, St Patrick died in Saul, Downpatrick on March 17, in 461 after bringing Christianity to the then Pagan Irish.

The anniversary of his death was recognised as a religious occasion in Ireland’s legal calendar in 1607 after having been unofficially recognised for years beforehand.

When the Protestant William of Orange

and his wife Mary took the throne jointly in 1689, they started wiping out all traces of Catholicism in Ireland.

In 1695, Parliament in Westminster replaced many Catholic saints’ days (among them March 17) with Protestant ones, which effectively outlawed St Patrick’s Day. The law wasn’t really enforced, and most Irish people took no notice and continued to observe the day.

The first recorded St Patrick’s Day parade in history took place in New York City on March 17, 1762, held by Irish soldiers serving in the British army who marched to Irish music to celebrate their Irish ancestry and fellow soldiers.

However, it wasn’t until 1903 that St Patrick’s Day became an official public holiday

in Ireland, thanks to the enactment of the Bank Holiday (Ireland) Act 1903.

It was introduced by an Irish Member of the British Parliament, James O’Mara, who later introduced a law requiring pubs be shut on March 17 after St Patrick’s Day drinking got out of hand. This law was repealed in the 1970s.

The Republic of Ireland didn’t have its first official St Patrick’s Day Parade until 1931, with Dublin at its natural venue.

Since then, the holiday has turned into a fun-filled five-day festival in the capital, boasting an unforgettable atmosphere.

Now labelled ‘the best St Patrick’s Day Parade in the world’, the Dublin parade has vastly improved over the past few years and now has more of a carnival feel to it.

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COLLEGE: ‘HEALTH AND SAFETY’ REASON TO END PERFORMANCE

Major safety concerns for locals

THERE is a call for speeding restrictions to be put in place in a residential area of Cabinteely.

L o c a l s h ave b e e n expressing major safety concerns that Park Drive, used by many school children, is being used as a ‘rat run’.

Stillorgan representative Paul Gordon (LAB) told Dublin Gazette that residents would like to see a reduction in speed limits.

“A speed limit of 50 km/h in a residential area, where there is not only a primary school, but many families with young children is very concerning, and could pose serious safety issues.

“Something needs to be done, and soon, to prevent real harm.”

He said the council told him that Park Drive will be included for consideration in the next phase of the scheme.

A spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council told Dublin Gazette: “While the majority of drivers are travelling at or under the posted speed limit, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is aware that some local residents would like to see this speed limit reduced to 30Km/hr.

“Therefore, the council has included Park Drive in the next round of estates which will be considered for the 30km/hr Special Speed Limit Bye-laws.”

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Height of building a concern

The toxic chants of “Tiocfaidh Ar La” and “Up the RA” were defended by many in attendance at the Kneecap gig, with many criticising security staff for ending the performance on health and safety grounds (above)

Anger as offensive chants see UCD gig abruptly end RACHEL D’ARCY

A BELFAST Hip-Hop trio who made headlines across Northern Ireland last week for chanting “Brits Out” on stage were pulled off stage during a gig in UCD last week.

The act, known as Kneecap, were performing at the UCD student bar, The Clubhouse, on campus last Thursday as part of a Seachtain Na Gaeilge event.

Prior to the gig, a concerned student of UCD wrote to Dublin Gazette, saying that they had emailed several UCD student union accounts calling for the cancellation of the gig, but had received no response.

The trio, comprising Gaeilgeoir rappers ‘Mog-

lai Bap’, ‘Mo Chara’ and ‘DJ Provai’, recently made headlines for encouraging a crowd in Belfast’s Empire Music Hall to chant “Brits out”.

The incident occurred the day after the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge – Kate Middleton and Prince William – appeared at the same venue.

The email said it was “inappropriate, disrespectful and intimidating” for the trio to be performing at the student bar, days after they had attracted national media attention for their behaviour in Belfast.

According to reports from gig goers on social media, the band were pulled off stage by UCD bouncers during their s h o w, w h i c h t h o s e

in attendance called “pathetic behaviour” from the security.

Donal Fallon wrote on Twitter, saying: “Bouncers in UCD pulled [Kneecap] off during their set.

Pathetic behaviour from the high-vis hardmen, literally manhandling an act who packed the student bar.”

Videos on Instagram from the sold-out gig show bouncers and the band engaging in a confrontation, following the group and the crowd shouting “Tiocfaidh Ar La” and “Up the RA” as the trio were removed from the student bar by security personnel.

The group were advised prior to their performance not to engage in such chants, and to abide

by UCD’s equality and respect policies.

The band were subsequently removed from the venue, prompting a backlash on Twitter from those who were in attendance.

One fan wrote: “Unreal [that Kneecap were removed], what happened to freedom of speech?”

Another, Tommy, said that Kneecap’s removal from the venue was a “disgrace”.

He wrote: “Absolutely disgrace [sic] the ignorance surrounding Kneecap is unbelievable, when a ‘venue’ in a university can’t understand what an artist is.”

Kneecap recently wrapped up a sold-out tour of Ireland, including a number of dates in the capital.

In a statement to Dublin Gazette about the gig, Barry Murphy, president, UCD Students’ Union, said: “UCD’s Dignity and Respect policies, and the Clubhouse health and safety requirements, were discussed with Kneecap in advance of going on stage.

“During the performance, they made several attempts to jump into the crowd, resulting in the crowd surging forward.

“They were warned about this after their second attempt by management, but they ignored it.

“They attempted to jump into the crowd for a third time and the performance was stopped in the interest of health and safety.”

She highlighted that it is council policy to ensure that building height within the future developments in Blackrock does not “adversely impact on local amenity.”

“Notwithstanding the fact that this planning application is in contravention of the LAP, quite simply, high rise “homes” are contrary to proper planning and development and most certainly will not benefit the local community in Blackrock.”

Ms Ferris is hoping that planning application is rejected by An Bord Pleanála, with recommendations for a revised plan that is in keeping with Blackrock’s LAP. Senator Victor Boyhan has further concerns and told Dublin Gazette that he is outraged at reports of proposals to dismantle the period Gate Lodge.

“I can confirm that I will be making a detailed submission to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) on this application and strongly opposing any attempt to remove the period gate lodge which is a designated Protected Structure.

“The developer that acquired the St Theresa site were fully aware of the planning framework and objective contained in both the Blackrock LAP and the CDP. “I will be making a strong case to ABP that they must operate within the constraints and planning controls of the County Development Plan.”

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M Back row from left: Beth Mulcahy of Centenary Guides, Linda Corbet, a Leader with Taney Brownies, Minister Josepha Madigan, Helen Cahill, Dun Olaf District Commissioner and Leader with Dundrum Brownies, Mia Keane of Centenary Guides. Front row from left: Molly Keane , Emilia Cherry, Aoibheann Wallis and Sofie Dingliana of Dundrum Brownies.

Make room in your special day for a fabulous new Suite

INISTER Josepha Madigan visited Dundrum and Taney Brownies last week. They told her all about being members of the Irish Girl Guides and how they make a difference in their communities and tackle climate change and promote gender equality.

The girls told her how they enjoy being members of Irish Girl Guides - as well as playing games and doing fun activities and songs, they learn about gender equality and take steps to combat climate change. The Minister told them she was a Girl Guide herself when she was younger and encouraged the girls to get involved in politics and even how to become a government minister!

THE Talbot Hotel in Stillorgan recently had a very successful wedding fair where the fabulous Shelbourne Suite (pictured), which has just been fully refurbished, was on show. It is bursting in style and elegance, with state-of-the-art decoration and AV equipment, making it the perfect space for your banquet.

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SHANKILL: BOY RAN OUT IN FRONT OF A CAR

DUNDRUM

Fears for safety of commuters HUGE concerns have been expressed over safety issues for commuters coming off the Luas in Dundrum.

It has been reported that many pedestrians are walking down station’s steps straight onto the road with some close calls to oncoming traffic coming from Dundrum Office Park or the main street.

Sean, a regular Dundrum Luas user, told Dublin Gazette: “It’s not a case of if someone gets hit by a car then – but when.

“I often see cars pulling out of the business park there, and either the driver or people get a sudden shock at those gates when they nearly hit each other.

“People just come rushing down those steps, and run right out in front of the gates, which nobody seems to notice. It’s a mira-

cle nobody’s gone under a car yet.”

Local Councillor Lettie Mc Carthy (LAB) said: “I have brought this to the attention of the Traffic Department who are also aware of the danger here.

“It’s not just traffic coming from the office park but also traffic turning off the main road (into the office park).

“I have asked dlr to devise safety measures at this area, either by erecting barriers or by road markings to remind all concerned that it is a shared road space.”

A spokesperson for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council told Dublin Gazette: “The Counc il will examine the area to see what changes are needed to make the interaction between pedestrians and vehicles clearer and safer.”

ATTACK

‘There isn’t a pattern to this locally, it was quite random’

Local mother moves to assure ‘very upset’ driver: My boy is ok REBECCA RYAN

A SHANKILL mother whose little boy ran out

in front of a car last Friday in the village, wants to get a message to the driver that her son is ok.

Describing what happened, Kelly Cowley said: “My little boy ran out on front of a car earlier on today outside the post office in Shankill village (pictured).

“The lady that was driving was very upset, but my boyfriend just wanted to get my son to hospital and picked him up and drove off.

Bruises “I was just hoping by chance if anyone knows the lady to let her know it wasn’t her fault and he wasn’t seriously hurt, just cuts and bruises.

“I know she would probably be up the walls over it but there was no harm done. Hopefully you see this.”

Thinking of the driver, Kelly added: “It wasn’t her fault at all but all the same if it was me, I’d be worrying like mad. I just hope she’s ok.”

Some locals commented that they saw the

woman driver after the incident and said that she was “very upset”.

One wrote: “So glad your little boy is ok. I was in the hairdressers and the lady who knocked him down came in.

“She was in an awful state. Hope she sees your message to know he’s ok.”

While another commented: “I saw her outside the salon with two girls that worked there.

She did seem very upset.

Fingers crossed she sees this...”

Many praise Kelly for thinking about the lady driver.

Delighted “Very nice of you to be thinking of this woman.

Ho p e s h e se e s t h i s.

Glad all is ok,” said one woman online.

“You are so kind to think of this poor lady and so delighted your little man is ok…” said another.

A PUBLIC meeting was held this week for concerned locals after a “savage” and utterly unprovoked” attack on a man in his 60s in Rathfarnham.

Last week we reported that Allie Long was walking his dogs after dinner on March 3 and was attacked at around 6.55pm on Marian Road by a group of ‘6-10 thugs’.

He was taken to hospital with severe facial injuries.

Local TD John Lahart organised the public meeting on Tuesday evening in Ballyroan Boys National School to “reassure local people regarding the random nature of this assault” and to “outline the Garda response to the incident.”

Garda Superintendent, Ian Lackey was also invited to the meeting.

John Lahart TD told Dublin Gazette he wanted to get the message across in the meeting that the attack was very random and that it does not usually happened in the area.

“It was a pretty savage, utterly unprovoked and pretty rare [attack] in that part of my constituency.

“This just never happens and is probably what has made local people most anxious, which prompted me to call the meeting and invite Superintendent Lackey to address them and reassure them of the randomness of it.

“There isn’t a pattern to this locally, it was quite random.”

Deputy Lahart said the incident has highlighted the lack of community Gardai in the Rathfarnham area.

“I’ve been looking for [more community gardai] continuously over the last year and a half, two years.

“We have an increase of community gardai to serve the Tallaght district, but Rathfarnham has fallen significantly so that needs to be addressed clearly,” said Deputy Lahart.

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SOCIETY: NEW INITIATIVE SEEKS 1,000 FEMALE LEADERS TO SPEAK TO SCHOOLCHILDREN

Could you join 999 other women to help inspire students?

PADRAIG CONLON

A NEW initiative is looking for successful women all across Dublin to help inspire young students from disadvantaged areas.

Inspiring the Future Ireland (ITFI), an initiative run by South Dublin County Partnership, launched its ‘Inspiring Women’ campaign last Friday, March 8, at The Foundry at Google to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The campaign was launched via a career speed-networking event where 250 young women heard from 25 female leaders in business, education, science and the arts.

Inspiring Women seeks 1,000 successful female professionals all over the city to give one hour of their time to speak to schoolchildren from disadvantaged areas about their career, challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered, and how young people can achieve their dream job.

A report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development suggests increasing interactions between young women and successful female professionals working in a wide variety of jobs.

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone, who was keynote speaker, spoke of the importance of the initiative.

She said: “I believe it is vitally important for young girls who are considering any career to have female

role models in their chosen fields.

“Representation is key to success – you need to be able to see yourself in those roles you are aspiring towards.

“I believe this can be achieved through building such relationships as we are here to establish and creating positive networks between young women and professional female role models as envisioned by the Inspiring Women programme.”

Fionnuala Meehan, head of Google

Ireland, said role models are “critical to enabling the aspirations of young people and challenging preconceived perceptions”.

She said: “By meeting leading professional females in person, it is hoped that career success is not an abstract notion to young girls, but instead something that is very much achievable with the right mindset.”

Volunteers interested in participating in Inspiring Women can sign up via www.inspiringthefuture.ie.

EXCLUSIVE: BRAVE CREW JOIN HALLOWED LIST OF HEROES AND VICTIMS LOST AT SEA

Memorial to R116 Coast Guard heroes installed in Skerries SYLVIA POWNALL

A PLAQUE in memory of the Rescue 116 Coast Guard crew killed in a helicopter crash two years ago has been installed in Skerries.

The tribute to heroes Ciaran Smith, Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy and Paul Ormsby now joins the names of 260 others on the seaside town’s Pole Sea Memorial.

The climbable commemorative sculpture is in memory of those lost at sea off the Skerries coast and the R116 crew flew overhead when it was first unveiled in 2013.

The project is driven by artist and sculptor Shane Holland, who installed the plaque to the Coast Guard crew last weekend, ahead of the second anniversary of the tragedy this Thursday, March 14.

He told Dublin Gazette: “R116 and the RNLI and all the marine services were at the opening; they would have always been looking over the waters off Skerries and north Dublin. They were a big part of our life.

“The crew would have been very familiar with the area and we were all so shocked by the Mayo tragedy, especially with Ciaran being from Oldtown.

“His pals say he used to make them fly over his house to let his family

know they were back safe.”

All four crew aboard the Sikorsky S-92 were killed when it crashed into the sea while supporting a rescue mission off the Mayo coast in the early hours of March 14, 2017.

The bodies of pilots Dara Fitzpatrick, from Kilternan in south Dublin, and Mark Duffy, from Wicklow, were later recovered. Dad-ofthree Ciaran and fellow winchman Paul Ormsby from Ballyfermot remain lost at sea.

Shane contacted Ciaran’s wife Martina and his family through Wild Geese GAA Club and they insisted that every member of the crew must be mentioned on the plaque.

Fallen heroes It reads: “Ciaran Smith of Oldtown, Co Dublin, Capt Dara Fitzpatrick, Capt Mark Duffy and Paul Ormsby. 14 March 2017.

Lost their lives in the line of duty onboard Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 at Blackrock, Co Mayo.”

Known locally as ‘the totem pole’, the sea memorial has been used as a viewing platform by the Coast Guard and was part of key life-saving equipment to help rescue people from stricken ships.

It fell into disrepair and was removed but was reinstated with the support of Fingal County Council fol-

The Rescue R116 Coast Guard crew heroes (clockwise from top left): Dara Fitzpatrick, Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciaran Smith

lowing a community campaign led by Shane.

The pole now bears 265 plates – a register of ships, fishermen, U-boats, sailors, swimmers, rescuers and wartime casualties from 12 nations.

Shane said: “It was a big project to get off the ground and it started after local fishermen were lost at sea in 2011.

“This covers everything from the 1700s through

the big storm of the 1860s.

It’s incredible what our research uncovered.”

There will be no official unveiling of the R116 plaque, because Shane felt it would have been unfair to the families to subject them to a public ceremony.

He said: “We were aware that it was still very raw with the families. We didn’t want to put them under pressure to be the centre of attention.

“We just wanted it there so people can pay their respects on March 14 in whatever way they see fit.”

Shane thanked Fingal County Council for their support and in particular Cllrs Cathal Boland and Brian Dennehy, and Labour TD Brendan Ryan.

To donate or find out more about Skerries Sea Pole Memorial, see its Facebook page.

The Pole Sea Memorial in Skerries, known locally as ‘the totem pole’, where the plaque joins many others commemorating lives lost at sea

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GALLERIES OF THE WEEK

Men’s Captain Gerry Lawlor

Madeline Furey, Marie Byrne, Valerie Walsh, Mary T Fitzgerald and Tom Doddy. Pictures: www.simonpearephotography.com

Captains make their mark at Ballinascorney Golf Club A ROUND 100 members attended the Ballinascorney Golf Club’s Captain’s Drive-in last week. It was a great day for incoming Captains Joan Keegan and Gerry Lawlor, who in all their glory, graced the occasion with class, style and sophistication! It was a truly memorable day which sets the club up for a memorable years golf!

Lady Captain Joan Keegan and Men’s Captain Gerry Lawlor

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Mark McCabe and Phiip Keegan

Ed Slattery, Alan Hayden and Roy Fetherson

Avril Malcolm, Emily Keegan and Claire McCabe

Tony O’Herilhy and Joan McNamara

Jimmy Fitzachary and Skip

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Pauline urges all to organise an event to help homeless FAT H E R T E D s ta r Pauline McLynn is encouraging Dubliners to get behind an initiative to raise funds to prevent family homelessness.

The comedian has teamed up with Focus Ire l a n d to l a u n c h Ireland’s Great Get Together which is now in its second year.

Movie Nights, tea parties, sing-songs, c h i l d re n’s eve n t s, yoga sessions, hikes, dinner gatherings, d ay t r i p s, B B Q ’s, sports club events, picnics, coffee mornings and book clubs are just some of the ideas that you can use to raise these vital funds to help Focus Ireland’s work.

Pa u l i n e Mc Ly n n said people can make a powerful contribution to combat homelessness.

“I absolutely love gatherings of friends and family - it’s an important ritual in all our busy schedules to bring people together to chat and have a bit of fun.

“The strength of Ireland’s Great Get Together is that, while you’re having fun and

connecting you can also make a powerful contribution against homelessness.”

She added: “I am really concerned - and shocked - by the awful crisis of homelessness in our country.

“It’s heart-breaking to see how this crisis has escalated with so many families being forced into homelessness by spiralling rents or by an unexpected life event such as ill health, relationship breakdown or financial difficulties.

“I think our society has always been a caring nation and I believe people will respond wholeheartedly to this fantastic idea, and host great get togethers nationwide.”

Focus Ireland said they need this support more than ever as a record total of nearly 1 0 , 0 0 0 p e o p l e a re homeless in Ireland, and shockingly nearly 4,000 of them are children.

To register your event, visit www.focusireland.ie to download a host pack and find some great ideas for your get together.

Pauline McLynn, star of legendary comedy, Father Ted, teamed up with Focus Ireland’s CEO Pat Dennigan to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together.

Picture: Chris Bellew/ Fennell Photography

DUBLINERS: THE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WHO CALL THIS CITY THEIR HOME

Patrick Nelis

Meeting Patrick A journey from Tyrone to Tallaght turns into a love affair with Dublin I’M originally from Clady in Tyrone and I have been living in Tallaght for the last four years.

I love living in Dublin as there’s always loads to do.

I don’t think I could live in the country again, it’s too quiet!

Before moving to Dublin I lived in Meath for 10 years.

My big passion would be Gaelic football, it’s always been a massive part of my life.

I played for my local club at home and then I played with Kilmainham in Meath.

After I got sent off a few times in 2009 the Meath County Board chairman at that time said to me “why don’t you take up the refereeing?”

I told him I’d do a better job than half of them out there!

I’ve been a referee for a decade now and I still love it, it’s a good way of staying involved in football.

My other big passion would only going to get worse. be housing activism.

The tenants contact us with A few years ago I success- any issues they are dealing with fully fought an unfair eviction and if we can help them, we’ll against my own landlord and it help them or client guide them. was that experience that made If we can take the case we’ll me want to try and help other take it, sometimes it’s impospeople in what can be a terrisible with the amount of fying situation. cases we’re getting I started advoin, we are a supA few years ca t i n g fo r a n d port group. ago I successfully supporting tenI’m proud to fought an unfair eviction ants in cases against my own landlord and it say I’ve taken with both landwas that experience that made hundreds of lords and the cases against we want to try and help other RTB (Residenlandlords and people in what can be a won nearly all t i a l Te n a n c i e s terrifying situation.

Board). of them.

After winning many I give it everything of these cases too I set up a because I feel so strongly group in Tallaght called Dublin about protecting people from South West Housing Action. homelessness.

We have been very busy, You hear a lot of people talkthere are so many people in ing about how bad the homeless our community who have the crisis is, posting stuff on social threat of eviction hanging over media, yet do absolutely nothing. them, it’s frightening and it’s If they feel so strongly why

don’t they do something to help? Talk is easy.

In this day and age nobody should be sleeping on the streets.

It also makes me so angry when I hear the ignorance of some people who say that “oh these people on the streets or without a home are druggies, alcoholics, it’s their fault.”

Most of our homeless here in Dublin do not have addictions and for the people that do there should be 24 hour services to help them.

Everyone is only one pay cheque away from the street.

Dublin is a great city and I really like Dublin people…apart from when it comes to football!

I’m hoping Tyrone can get revenge for our All Ireland Final defeat to the Dubs last year.

I think we will. Somebody is going to beat them and I reckon it’s going to be Tyrone…

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THE BIG KNIT IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER

BRENDAN Courtney and his mother Nuala helped launch Big Knit 2019 with Age Action and innocent drinks recently. Knitters around the country are asked to help knit little hats to raise funds for Age Action by July 31. For every hat received by Innocent, 30c is donated to Age Action. Hats can be sent to The Big Knit 2019, Innocent drinks, Fruit Towers, 2 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4 or dropped into any of Age Action’s shops or offices in Dublin. Picture: Mark Stedman

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GOINGOUTOUT

Posthumous Celebration for quiet star Conor Walsh

PICK WEEK OF THE

MARCH 19 + 20 (TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY) Drake @ 3Arena, €76+ One of the hottest names in hip-hop brings his ‘Assassination Vacation Tour’ tour to the 3Arena. Fellow Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter Tory Lanez will support Drake.

MARCH 14 (THURSDAY)

A Smyth @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €11.80 No Audio Dialogue @ The Grand Social, €12 Night Lovell @ The Academy, €20

MARCH 15 (FRIDAY)

Nicki Minaj @ 3Arena, €69+ Marmite popstar Nicki Minaj is an unforgettable experience whatever your feelings on her boisterous, in-your-face style. That’s what makes her gigs so memorable...

FEET @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €15 SYNK @ The Grand Social, free Pogueology @ The Academy, €15 Saba @ The Academy, €20

MARCH 16 (SATURDAY)

Aslan @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out The Riptide Movement @ Whelan’s, €25 Modesto @ Whelan’s (Upstairs), €5 Breathe @ The Academy, €30 D Block Europe @ The Academy, €17

MARCH 17 (SUNDAY)

CONOR WALSH - a Mayo man who operated with huge niche acclaim on the periphery of a Dublin music scene almost too boisterous to fully grasp his appeal - is to get a posthumous album release of music recovered from his laptop.

Walsh was a country boy besotted with open space and fishing, but was making an unlikely breakthrough into the heart of the Dublin music scene a few years ago. He suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack at the age of 36 whilst at home cooking with his family.

His debut EP, ‘The Front’ had been accompanied by shows at a number of major Irish festivals.

Friends of Walsh - many of whom have gone on to be influential in Irish music in their own right - had an inkling that he was working on something a bit special in his isolated Mayo farmhouse.

This writer was lucky enough to catch Walsh live several times. His style wasn’t so much that of hooking a room from the first, but one of languid visuals and beautifully slow-building melodies, somehow evoking meaning with little more than a keyboard in the corner of captivated rooms.

Conor’s audiences were in the low hundreds, normally, though he had the

Dodie @ Vicar Street, €27

MARCH 18 (MONDAY)

Dodie @ Vicar Street, €27 Smokeasac @ The Academy, €15

MARCH 19 (TUESDAY)

Anderson .Paak @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out UFO @ The Academy, €28 Dr John Cooper Clarke @ Vicar Street, €36+ Loksi @ The Academy, €16

MARCH 20 (WEDNESDAY)

Anderson .Paak @ The Olympia Theatre, sold out FORQ @ Whelan’s, €12 Touts @ The Academy, €8 Derry band Touts have been making a splash talking a great deal of sense about their Brexit concerns recently. Their brittle punk tracks are pretty special, too.

Robbie stands up to Lennon but is undermined

by Carol

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ability to quieten a lively Friday night bar in a couple of songs as, one-by-one, his gentle music drew people in. It’s easy to be mistyeyed and nostalgic towards people once they’re gone, but it was clear from the off the Walsh was going to be something big. Critics were already purring.

A couple of years before the release of ‘The Front’,

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CASS pushes Robbie to his limits. Things

he sent me an early demo of one of the songs from the EP, a gentle, soulful melody that he insisted it was fine to preview for a small blog project. It was, in effect, a soft-launch single. I pointed out to Conor that he could probably launch a new track to far more acclaim, but to him it wasn’t really about that: he liked the project, and that was enough.

In some sense, ‘The Lucid’, the posthumous release, will be a strange record. No one’s completely sure it is quite what Walsh intended. It’s been

get heated and Carol insists Robbie apologise to Cass, but Robbie digs himself a bigger hole.

To add to it, Robbie feels undermined when Carol threatens to intervene with Ritchie and is annoyed when Carol steps.

Elsewhere, Orla gets a scan and is shocked by the results.

Orla and Wayne are distracted this week

pulled together from a larger collection of finished tracks found after a friend eventually guessed an obscure fishing-term used as his laptop password.

The album has been worked on solely by people close to Walsh, however, so under the circumstances, it’s the best that can be done.

While a very different kind of artist, the circumstances of the release are reminiscent of Mic Christopher, close friend of The Frames, who slipped to his death down a stairway on tour, whilst on the brink of

the mainstream.

Walsh will never know this album came to be, of course, but those who knew him best insist it’s what he would have wanted. As a tribute, the tentrack release is a great way to remember the man three years after he passed.

The Conor Walsh album ‘The Lucid’ will be released with a party at The Sugar Club, Dublin on March 15, as well as in his native Swinford, County Mayo on March 16.

See the full-length article on our website at www. dublingazette.com

and fail to realise that Junior might be poorly.

Sash feels the pressure to start dating again. And Sash is concerned by Charlotte’s partying since her split with Oisin. Will she be able to handle herself?.

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

Robbie stands up to Lennon but is undermined

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WHAT’S BIG IN MUSIC, CINEMA, TV AND BOOKS

ENTERTAINMENT

CINEMA | WRESTLING WITH PROBLEMS IN FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY

Lots to get to grips with here SHANE DILLON

trust this ‘cheat’ on tv to provide a fascinating show

THERE’S nothing better than a new series to kick off on a Bank Holiday Monday, and Virgin Media One have most certainly delivered.

This coming Monday sees the start of CHEAT, a psychological adventure billed as a ‘gripping thriller that explores how far we’re prepared to go to stand up for what we believe is right’.

Running for four nights – from Monday March 18 with the finale on Thursday 21 – the series centres around Dr Leah Dale, played by award-winning actress Katherine Kelly, a lecturer inspiring some of the brightest minds.

After an undergraduate, Rose Vaughan (Molly Windsor), submits an essay that’s suspiciously top grade, Leah calls her out - and what seems like an open and shut case soon spirals out of control.

Leah becomes consumed with exposing Rose as a cheat, causing tension at home and in her career. Soon before long, Rose pursues a course of retaliation against her professor, before a devestating development causes tension for both women, and their home lives.

With a number of twists and turns, the series (directed by Louise Hooper) is packed full of startling twists and turns along the way.

‘A satisfying watch’ Katherine Kelly, who plays Dr Leah Dale, says that she believes CHEAT is a satisfying watch, and that the scripts were some of the best she’d read.

“It had been a long time since I’d read such a page turner. Gaby Hull [writer of the series] is a great storyteller. CHEAT has all the hallmarks of a good thriller, but the twists and turns don’t land where you expect them.”

Speaking about how the series came to fruition, writer Gaby Hull said that cheating proved to be an interesting way to enter a story: “On a personal level, I have friends and family who are academics.

“One of them told me about this incident when they were sure this person was cheating, but they couldn’t do anything about it because ghost-writing services are so sophisticated. There’s no definite way of proving they cheated. It just struck me as a very interesting way into a story.”

Hull says she wanted the audience to be kept in suspense throughout the four part series: “It’s a psychological thriller so we wanted it to be an exciting story with suspense. But we also wanted it to be a relationship drama which explores themes of family and love, and in the way which our closest relationships form and deform our characters and personalities and who we are.”

CHEAT will air on Virgin Media One from Monday, March 18 until Wednesday 20 March at 10pm, with the final episode airing at 9pm on Thursday March 21.

DODGING pretty atrocious weather in London last weekend, and looking to dry out for a couple of hours, I found myself holed up in a cinema off Soho with a cheap ticket for Fighting with my Family (Cert 15A, 108 mins).

An elevator pitch might sum it up as: “A family of wrestlers learn that the hardest people to fight are each other”, but hey, any port in a storm, and despite it being about a pet peeve – wrestling – there was something enjoyable about the film.

That largely came down to its fun cast, with some pretty solid turns from the always great Nick Frost and Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn popping up with some seemingly improvised zingers, and a small but important cameo role by The Rock, as himself.

However, the film rests very firmly on the shoulders of Florence Pugh, as Saraya ‘Paige’ Bevis, part of a small wrestling family that includes mum (Headey) and dad (Frost), but also her wrestlingmad brother, Zak (Jack Lowden).

The family’s collective passion for WWE wrestling is at the heart of their lives based around wrestling in and around Norwich, until opportunity knocks (or should I say grapples), with the kids heading down to a minor league WWE casting for new talent in London, bumping into The Rock in the process.

To everyone’s surprise, including Saraya’s, she makes it through and is off to the big time (or at least the WWE training camp) in America, leaving a devastated Zak behind.

Her surprise start on the road to WWE glory in the States sees Saraya struggle, as she can’t connect with the other

would-be pro-wrestlers at the boot camp, freezes under pressure, and just doesn’t feel cut out for the big time.

Meanwhile, her shot at success has opened up a big rift with an utterly dejected Zak, while their parents also bungle what they should be doing as both of their kids struggle for very different reasons.

It’s very clear, very quickly, that Saraya’s biggest fights are to get her confidence back, make peace with her brother, and that she has to get to grips with doing her very best for her whole family ...

Of course, there’s a bit more to it all than that, as the film has a lot of ground to cover, contrasting some very different settings between working-class fringe lifestyles in Norwich and OTT wrestling mania in Florida, in this slightly period piece set just a few years back.

Documentary There’s a reason it’s set slightly in the past – it’s all based on a genuinely true story, built on the tale in a documentary released some years ago, so much so that The Rock’s role isn’t just a marketing ploy, but echoes his real-life relevance to the story.

Perhaps that’s why I couldn’t help liking the film, finding something with genuine heart at its core, despite the film’s occasional flaws.

Pugh is excellent throughout, ably matched by Lowden, while writer Stephen Merchant keeps things quirky but grounded.

Some underwhelming marketing hasn’t done the film many favours, but you shouldn’t need a tempest outside to drive you in to get to grips with this surprisingly solid film.

Verdict: 7/10

Like the rest of their family, these wrestling siblings love wrestling – but when fame and success come knocking for just one of them, tensions start developing ...

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THINGS THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE THIS WEEK...

BITS & BOBS

Going under a different name (down under)

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Australia and NZ seem to be the only

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country where the treats are known FOR a majority of kids and adults

by a different name, however, the Rice

across the globe, Rice Krispies are a

Krispies mascots, Snap, Crackle and

firm favourite.

Pop have the same name down under,

The snap, crackle and pop of the milk and the cereal, the delicious – if not slightly soft – crunch, Rice Krisp-

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name.

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certain corner of the planet, they

• Belgium & Holland – Pif, Paf, Pof

weren’t called Rice Krispies at all?

• Finland – Poks, Riks, Raks • Norway & Sweden – Piff, Paff, Puff

If you ever find yourself in Aus-

Managing Director: Michael McGovern mmcgovern@dublingazette.com

different names worldwide.

ies have it all, becoming a household But what if we told you, that in a

C O N TA C T S

whilst they’re known by a variety of

tralia or New Zealand, you might be

• Denmark – Pif, Paf, Puf

looked at a little strangely for asking

• French Canadian – Cric, Crac, Croc

for Rice Krispies, as in the southern

• Mexico – Pim, Pum, Pam

hemisphere, the delicious treats are

• Switzerland – Piff, Paff Poff

actually called Rice Bubbles!

• South Africa – Knap, Knaetter, Knak

Navigate your way to a brighter day THE internet can be a worrisome place, but sometimes, there’s something wholesome that can come along to warm your cold heart.

One of these is Instagram account, @nathanwpylestrangeplanet. It features a series of colourful comics about aliens who come to Earth and have to adjust to our strange little planet.

Created by New York based artist Nathan W Pyle, the account has racked up over 600,000 followers since it was started on Valentine’s Day this year.

The aliens are pictured in a number of scenarios, from adopting their first cat to learning all about how to blow bubbles.

If you have Instagram, it’s definitely worth a follow. If not, visit Instagram.com/nathanwpylestrangeplanet to brighten up your day.

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DOG OF THE WEEK

DUBLIN Gazette Newspapers has teamed up with Dogs Trust to help find homes for lost and abandoned dogs. Snowball is a playful and happy two-year-old Collie Cross girl who likes to keep active.

She loves playing with her toys and putting her clever mind to use with brain games and puzzles. Snowball is deaf, but that doesn’t slow her down! She will however need a gentle approach, but once she gets to know you she loves cuddles.

Snowball gets on well with other dogs, but prefers gentle companions. She would love to be adopted by someone who will bring her on daily walks and give her plenty of TLC. Our Training

and Behaviour Advisors will be happy to assist her new family with all the training you will need to communicate with a deaf dog. Snowball is a very special girl who has won the hearts of everyone that she meets.

If you have room in your heart and home for Snowball 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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BEAUTY NEWS MOTHER’S DAY | FOR THE SPECIAL WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE River Island Pink leopard jacq uard double duvet bed set €95

Magee of South Anne Street 1

House of Fraser Bows

Stylist Cathy O’Connor

of Goodness book £18.99

Paul Byrom and Chloe Townsend

Magee 1866 and Lough Eske bring Donegal to Dublin TWO OF Donegal’s well-loved and recognised brands, Magee 1866 tweed and Lough Eske Castle hotel, come together to bring the best of the county to Dublin. The event took place in the Magee shop on South Anne Street. Guests were invited to come along and sample Donegal’s delights and have a chance to see Magee 1866’s new Spring Summer collection first hand.

Magee 1866 and Lough Eske Castle will be working closely together on their new “Made to Measure” tailoring service. Magee 1866 will send out a tailor to guests who wish to get measured for a suit from the comfort of their own bedroom.

The suit will then be sent directly to the person 6 weeks later once it has been carefully designed and crafted by Magee.

Gifts to

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pamper Mum  Jessica Maile, Style Editor

Viviscal’s panel of Irish hair health experts share top tips VIVISCAL’S panel of Irish hair experts took over Hillary’s Salon in Ranelagh to share their knowledge and understanding of the key to healthy hair. Renowned hair stylist, Hillary O’Reilly, trusted nutritionist, Sarah Keogh, and pioneering trichologist, Carol Johnson, offered each guest advice on how to keep their hair health in check today and beyond.

Each member of the specialist panel gave tips and advice for hair health in their field of expertise. All the experts emphasized the importance of nourishing the hair from within, with the correct vitamins, miner-

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Beauty Review

HOW CAN YOU thank that special woman in your life on Mother’s Day? Ohhhh, there are so many ways to brighten up her day with a thoughtful gift. Whether it’s perfume, a good book, a fabulous outfit, killer shoes or the good ol’ standby, chocolate. Just match the gift to her personality and surely you can’t go wrong! Mums, step-mums and mums-to-be deserve a day of pampering, so get planning now to make it a Mother’s Day she will remember...

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Coty Tiffany Intense 30ml €69

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House of Fraser Pillow Talk lipstick Charlotte Tilbury £24

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FOOD&DRINK

MORSELS OF NEWS IN THE CAPITAL

ST PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: TRADITIONAL BROWN SODA BREAD

A generational tradition which has never lost its charm REBECCA RYAN

TO celebrate St Patrick’s Day, here is a recipe for a delicious, easy and healthy traditional brown soda bread from Bord Bia. Ingredients • 250g wholemeal flour • 200g plain white flour • 1 teasp. bread soda, sieved • 1 teasp. salt • 1 egg • 350ml buttermilk, approx.

• 1 teasp. Honey Optional Topping: • 1 tablesp. sesame seeds or pinhead porridge oats.

TO COOK • Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C (400°F).

Mix the flour, bread soda and salt together in a bowl. Combine the egg with the buttermilk and honey then mix into the flour.

Add a little more buttermilk if the mixture is dry – it should be a soft dough. Then pour the lot into a lightly oiled loaf tin.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds or porridge oats over the top of the loaf if using.

Bake for 45-50 minutes. To know when it is cooked simply tap the bottom of the loaf – it will sound hollow when it is fully cooked. Remove from the tin and wrap in a clean tea towel while cooling. This will keep the crust soft.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving: Protein: 7.2g; Carbohydrates: 32.4g Fat: 1.5g; Iron: 1.5g; Energy: 180 kcal

WEEBites A tortilla snack full on Mexican flavour Viva Los Muchos!

While in Coppers one night, Mr. Tayto met a Mexican Señorita. After a steamy encounter, they created Tayto Muchos! – well that’s the rumour anyway.

Tayto Muchos are a unique crispy and light folded tortilla snack with full on Mexican flavour. There are three flavours; Smokey Chilli Chicken, Nacho Cheese and Sour Cream & Onion.

Delicious and packed full of flavour is how I would describe them. The 180g packs are perfect for sharing… or having more for yourself. And sure, why not add some guacamole, salsa, fresh lime to top it off.

RSP is €2.89. On promotion across most retailers for €2 this March.

Domino’s launches GPS delivery DOMINO’S have launched a GPS delivery tracking in Ireland and it’s very handy.

When I ordered the pizza, I got an email with a link to follow the whereabouts of my pizza from baking, to going out to delivery right up to my front door, which is pretty cool.

The pizzamaker’s Head of Operations Development Jason Prescott said: “We know what our customers want and tracking their pizzas from the oven to their door is our latest invention to satisfy our pizza loving fans.”

For more information and to find your nearest store visit www.dominos.ie.

CRAFTBEERCORNER

A place to escape the

Dingle Dark Star - Strong Ale Porterhouse Brewing Co

city’s hustle and bustle

 PALE MAILE, Beer Aficionado

JUST Serving stout for almost 200 years, the Duke could probably feel somewhat aggrieved that other pubs in close proximity seem to have stolen a bit more of the limelight. I suspect though, that’s just how they like it. The starting point for Dublin’s literary pub crawl, this is a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre, maybe what appealed to that literary crowd. Its history and appeal isn’t just literary related.

A handy location, many of Charles Stewart Parnell’s followers used to frequent the bar before, at the turn of the 20th century, the Kiernans from Longford bought the pub. Kitty Kiernan went on to be engaged to Michael Collins. The pint is less rebellious with smooth texture and decent flavour. It does, however, run out of cream towards the end, stripping it of a higher rating.

The Duke, 9 Duke Street, Dublin @guinnessadvisor

THIS strong ale will set your taste buds alight and many people will pick up on different taste sensations. This smooth, dark powerhouse comes with the 12% abv, so it is perfect for a night cap.

Dingle Dark Star ale is aged in Dingle Whiskey barrels and one can pick up on a variety of tastes such as liquorice, whiskey, raisins and dark chocolate. It is a smooth, velvety drink that is best drunk by a fire on a chilly night. Dingle Dark Star ale was brewed to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Porterhouse.

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TRAVEL

Race to Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa this Easter WHETHER you’re a racing fan or a spa devotee Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa has a seasonal package to suit you this Easter.

The hotel has teamed up with Fairyhouse Racecourse for the Grand National festival with a package from Sunday, April 21 to Tuesday, April 23.

Enjoy B&B and two tickets to one day of the racing festival from just €175 for two – with the Seoid Spa the perfect place to prep for the Most Stylish Lady competition.

If you’re not into the geegees then you can indulge in an overnight stay, with bottle of Prosecco on arrival, a spa treatment and breakfast, from €155 for a double room.

Families are also catered for with two packages which include entry to either Tayto Park or Dublin Zoo and an overnight stay in a deluxe family room.

To book visit www.dunboynecastlehotel. com or contact 01 8013500.

Sail to New York on the world’s grandest ocean liner this summer CUNARD’S Queen Mary 2 - known as the world’s grandest ocean liner - will set sail from Liverpool for New York City, stopping at Iceland and Canada on the way. This is a one-off sailing making it one of the most exclusive cruise dates in the calendar Planet Cruise (www.planetcruise.com) offers a 12-night fly cruise on board from just £1,549pp (€1,799) departing July 16, and an option to add a three-night New York hotel stay for an extra €500 per person.

The cruise includes return flights to Manchester (coach transfer to Liverpool to be confirmed), overnight onboard in Reykjavik, plus up to $520pp free onboard spend on Grills Suites.

DOMESTIC BREAKS | GREAT DEALS FOR A ST PATRICK’S DAY HOLIDAY

Get the feile good factor SYLVIA POWNALL

Travel Editor IF you fancy a last-minute quick escape this St Patrick’s weekend then why not swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a more relaxed a pproach to our wonderful national holiday.

You won’t find better than the beautifully restored 18th century Faithlegg House.

The manor house located in the lush green countryside of County Waterford is offering a themed break with plenty of ceol, craic and the best of Irish food served up in its award-winning Roseville Rooms.

Breathe in the fresh country air with a walk in the woodlands, take in a round of golf, spend an afternoon curled up with a good book before a meal in the AA rosette winning restaurant.

St Patrick’s weekend breaks start from €229 which includes

overnight stay in one of the classic bedrooms, evening meal, light entertainment in the Aylward Lounge and breakfast (www.faithlegg.com).

Alternatively you can catch up in Kilkenny with Tradfest 2019 and Irish whiskey tasting at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel.

The lively Marble City looks set to be taken over by live street performances from big names including Altan and Cry Monster Cry. Plus there are trad music workshops and music trails throughout the weekend for any music lover to enjoy.

The four-star Kilkenny Hibernian boutique hotel is right in the centre of the cultural and entertainment district and is a founding member of the Kilkenny Whiskey Guild, with 60 Irish whiskeys on offer at the Hibernian Bar. The two-night St Patrick’s weekend escape starts from €270 and includes bed and breakfast, dinner for two and a

whiskey tasting session (www. k i l ke n ny h i b e r n i a n h o te l . com).

If you’re strictly five-star then you don’t have to go far to discover the opulent luxury of The K Club in Straffan, County Kildare.

The golf and spa resort is firmly anchored in old-school Irish hospitality in a relaxed and unfussy way – the perfect haven for an alternative St Patrick’s Day. Spend St Patrick’s Day in Irish country house style with a two-night stay with a full Irish

breakfast each morning in the River Room restaurant, a four course dining experience in the Byerley Turk Restaurant using the best of local Irish produce on one evening.

As a part your stay enjoy a wine cellar tour with chief sommelier Lisa O’Doherty discovering the incredibly unique and special wine collection at The K Club, or master the recipe for the ideal Irish coffee with a demonstration in the Vintage Crop Bar. Prices start from €299 per night (www.kclub.ie).

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD OF TRANSPORT

Latest stats show a rise in electric vehicles’ use OFFICIAL statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), show that the total new electric car registrations for the month of February have shown a significant increase, with 330 such vehicles registered in

The Nissan Qashqai’s sleek exterior is matched by an impressive finish – and a range of features that truly make it terrific value for money, too

comparison to just 72

Redefining SUV driving with the Nissan Qashqai

formance of the rest of

DECLAN GLYNN

the car market tells a

STUNNING looks, sophisticated design and efficient aerodynamics combine gracefully in the shape of the Nissan Qashqai – consistently, one of Ireland’s top-selling cars.

The Nissan Qashqai is the family hatchback that thinks it’s an SUV. Nissan’s engineers managed to blend the qualities of both vehicle types to produce a brilliantly well-rounded product, and created the ‘crossover’ segment in the process.

The original Nissan Qashqai was surprisingly fun to drive, and the latest model builds on that, but takes a more mature approach, ensuring a more ‘premium’ feel.

Levels of noise and vibration in the cabin have been vastly improved, with much less sound from the road and engine making its way inside, particularly on the motorway.

One thing is for certain: the second-generation Nissan Qashqai looks far more upmarket than the original model.

The overall shape is a

typical crossover, with a raised ride height, roofrails and black plastic trim giving a familiar rugged off-roader look.

Engine options in the new Nissan Qashqai include a 1.2-litre petrol unit with 115bhp (6-speed manual, or CVT transmission), a 1.3-litre petrol with 160bhp (6-speed manual, or DCT automatic transmission), and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (dCi) engine producing 110bhp, and mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

There are four specification levels in the new Nissan Qashqai – the XE, SV, SV Premium and, rangetopping SVE. Even entry-level models are well-equipped with high-tech features and creature comforts.

There is a five-inch infotainment system as standard, as well as Bluetooth that allows you to make hands-free calls and stream music through your Smart device.

You also get cruise control to lighten the load on longer journeys.

The interior is kitted out with sleek, black materials

and polished chrome for a high-end finish.

An elevated driving position gives you an exceptional view ahead, while bump-absorbing Chassis Control ensures the comfort of everyone on board. You can also add a stylish panoramic roof to make the spacious cabin feel even bigger.

My test car was a new Nissan Qashqai SVE model finished in stunning Pearl White metallic paintwork, with contrasting black premium Nappa leather interior.

This top-specification model comes lavishly equipped with standard features such as a panoramic glass roof, LED daytime running lights, satellite navigation, heated front seats, cruise control and dual zone automatic

this time last year.

So far this year, some 1,129 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in the first two months of this year, which has almost surpassed the total sales for the whole of 2018 (1,233 EVs).

However, the per-

different story, with new car registrations for the month of February down 11.1% (15,128) when compared to February 2018 (17,011).

Registrations in the year to date are also down by 12.2% (47,425) on the same period last year (54,034).

March looks set to be

Part of the Nissan Qashqai’s notably stylish interior

air conditioning.

It also features six airbags, privacy glass, Around View Monitor, a reverse camera and many other quality features which give the Qashqai a true ‘premium’ feel.

Nissan’s wonderful, and characterful, turbo-diesel engine produces 260Nm of torque for swift accelera-

FACT BOX

1) Nissan’s crossover ‘trend-setter’ 2) Petrol and diesel engines 3) Manual or automatic 4) Rugged good looks 5) Priced from €26,370 (ex-works)

tion, and propels the car from 0-100km/h in just 11.9-seconds, on its way to a top speed of 182km/h.

This 4-cylinder, 1461cc engine is capable of fuel consumption as low as 4.0l/100km on a combined driving cycle, will tow a braked trailer of up to 1,350kg, and costs just €180 in annual road tax.

The 1.5dCi engine feels sprightly on the road, thanks to the combination of prompt throttle response and well-chosen ratios from the precise sixspeed gearbox.

This results in enlightened city driving, and offers pleasurable and relaxing motorway cruis-

ing too.

The Nissan Qashqai range is priced from €26,370 (ex-works), while my lavishly equipped test car specification is priced at €36,620 (ex-works) and represents terrific value for money.

All new Nissan passenger cars come with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, and a 12-year anticorrosion warranty too.

When you choose the new Nissan Qashqai, you get a good-looking SUV with the reduced running costs of a hatchback.

Nissan’s Qashqai is not just the world’s favourite crossover, it’s a new ‘SuperSUV’.

an anxious month for car dealers, but excellent deals are there for the taking – up to the end of the month, at least.

Blood Bikes partnership

CONTINENTAL Tyres Ireland has been named as the support vehicle tyre partner for Blood Bikes Leinster, the east coast chapter of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes.

Blood Bikes is an Irish charity established by local volunteers who look after the timely delivery of blood, breast milk and other time-sensitive material to hospitals and medical centres across the country.

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SPORT

TITLE SHOWDOWN: BOXING: SALLYNOGGIN fighter Stephen McAfee will realise a dream of competing for an Irish title when he takes on Eric Donovan for the vacant featherweight title on March 30 at the National Stadium. The 27-year-old already holds the title at super-featherweight and will take a risk to drop down in weight for the headline fight, which will be shown live on TG4.

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LET DUBLIN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS INFORM YOU OF THE HIGHLIGHTS AND SCORES OF YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS CROSS COUNTRY | HOLY CHILD RUNNER LANDS NATIONAL TITLE

Healy’s super six ends perfect schools record  sport@dublingazette.com

SARAH Healy (Holy Child Killiney) a n d E f re m G i d ey ( L e C h e i l e Tyrellstown) showed their class to retain their titles at the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in the picturesque setting of Clongowes Wood College last Saturday.

Sarah Healy won her sixth cross country title in-a-row and did so in some style over 2,500m in the senior girls’ race while Efrem Gidey was equally impressive in the senior boys’ 6,000m.

Healy had clear daylight from Lucy Holmes (Ard Scoil na nDeise, Dungarvan) in second who just held off Laura Nicholson (Bandon GS) in third.

Close finishes were the order of the day in the 8-race-card programme. It was a good day for Waterford in the senior girls’ with St Angela’s winning the team title

from Ballymena Academy and Ard Scoil na nDeise in third.

This kept the team prize in the county with Waterpark having won last year.

The senior boys’ were packed together in the early stages but it was all over for the gold when Efrem Gidey making his move.

He was a popular winner as he dished out the high fives in the finishing straight. Keelan Kilrehill (Colaiste na Iascaigh) was a clear second with Miceal McCaul (St Colman’s, Newry) third.

McCaul was third in the intermediate age group last year and had the added bonus of steering St Colman’s, Newry to the team title in an exciting team battle. Belvedere College were second with St Kieran’s College Kilkenny third.

The senior boys’ team title looks like the most challenging prize to win with Belvedere College, St Kieran’s Kilkenny, St Colman’s

Sarah Healy, main picture, leads the way while Efrem Gidey celebrates his victory. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Newry and St Malachy’s in the hunt.

The underfoot conditions were superb in Clane and the flat course saw some fast running.

The first winner of the day was Erinn Leavy (St Vincent’s Dundalk) in the minor girls’ 2,000m.

She did much of the running throughout with a sea of fast

finishers coming in very close behind her.

Hollie Kilroe (Mercy Roscommon) swept in for second with Gara Williams (Castleknock CC) third.

Williams also led Castleknock CC to the team title from Dominican College Wicklow in second and Colaiste Mhuire Ennis in third.

SPORT CONTACT INFO SPORTS EDITOR: Stephen Findlater sfindlater@dublingazette.com

For more information or to send in news and photos: sport@dublingazette.com Phone: 01 601 0240

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CLUB NOTES

1

BALLINTEER ST JOHN’S

LOTTO results for March 7: Lotto A numbers 4, 9, 13 and 14. Lotto B numbers 1, 6, 20 and 23. No winners. Next Thursday’s jackpots €10,000 and €3,400. Winner of €100 Vinney Patt, €50 Aodán De Paor and Frank Maguire. Joker Consolation prize Padraig Muldowney. Next week Joker €800. BSJ Bingo every Monday at 8pm.

Not a great weekend for our adult hurlers. Our senior hurlers gave a good account against county champions Ballyboden St Enda’s but lost out in the end.

Intermediates and Juniors were beaten by St Vincents and Setanta both matches away. Beidh lá eile. Note also that this is fifth Anniversary of our historic U-21 hurling A championship final victory over neighbours Kilmacud Crokes.

U-15A footballers drew with Ballyboden St Endas and U-16 As beat Naomh Olaf.

St Patricks night in Club House Oíche Cheol agus Craic, with live music from Ceoltóirí Craobh Naithi . Fáilte roimh cách. Ag tosú 9pm.

Fundraising for Our Ladys Hospice Harolds Cross in memory of Frank Mooney who was a big part of BSJ for many years. Bring your old cookery books and swap for one new to you. BSJ Bar Wednesday March 20, 10.15am to noon.

BSJ Golf Society have secured extra slots for The Heritage on April 6. Morning tee times. If interested, contact Colm O Donnell on 087 1787198 or golf@ ballinteerstjohns.com.

Club shop open on Thursday, 7.30 – 8.30pm and Saturday 11.30am to 12.30pm.

CABINTEELY NO GAME over the weekend and no game scheduled next weekend.

Training as usual on Thursday evening and Sunday morning. The clubs first fundraiser of the year is on this Friday, March 15 in the clubhouse. It should be a fun night and a great way to start the St Patricks Day weekend.

We will have music from some Cabo leg-

ends and refreshments will be served on the night. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased via our Facebook page facebook.com/ cabinteelymensgaa/.

The boys and girls academy, in conjunction with Foxrock Cabinteely, continues on Saturday morning (weather permitting). Registration is at 9.45am.

CUALA IT’S that time of year when we gather as a club to acknowledge those who’ve gone the extra mile for Cuala over the last year and the 2019 Cuala Awards night will be on this Friday 15th March in The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire.

Tickets are €10 and are available in the office, shop and from group mentors.

The Senior Hurlers had a good win over St, Brigis on Sunday. Final score 1-18 to 1-11 in favour of the Dalkey men.

Mí-ádh le foireann iomána Coláiste Eoin. Cailleadar a ceathrú craobh na hÉireann i cgoinne Mainistir na Corann an seachtain seo chaite.

Congratulations to Sean Brennan who won the GAA’s Hurler of the Week award las week after his brillinat display for Dublin in his League debut against Laois.

Big thanks to Robert Flavin and the coaching committee for organising the Derek Mc Grath master coaching session in Bray on Saturday. And also to the U16 hurlers who braved the cold weather to display their skills. Lots of learning for everyone who participated.

There was no winner of this week’s Cuala lotto draw for a massive €12500 Jackpot. Last week’s €100 lucky dip winner was Mary McAlester. All profits from the lotto are ring fenced for facility and pitch development.

GERALDINE P MORANS away vs Fingal Gaels. There is no Girls or Adult CONDOLENCES to the family and friends of Dominick Lewis who passed away at the weekend after a short illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Mixed results against Kilmacud Crokes over the weekend with the U-13s losing but the U-15s winning.

The academy is on at Loughlinstown Leisure Center every Saturday morning 10 11 for boys and girls born 2014 - 2012. New players are always welcome for the academy and all our teams.

This week’s fixtures on Saturday are football for the boys u8 away to Ballyfermot DLS, u9 home to St Judes, u10 to Naomh Olaf,u11 away to St Patricks (P) and the U12.home to Fingallians. The u13s have a hurling game

fixtures this weekend. Good luck to all teams.

Last Wednesday was the start of G4M&O with a huge turnout of 43 making it a great success. They train at the front pitch in Loreto Foxrock every Wednesday 8.30 - 9.30. Come on down to join in this great fun and social event.

On Friday the Gaelic for Dads and Lads started up in DLR Loughlinstown and while the numbers didn’t match the levels of the ladies the enjoyment definitely did. Training will be on every Friday 7-8 on the outdoor pitch. No playing experience required for either the Dads or the Mothers. For Contact details and more information visit our website www.geraldinesgaa.ie

BOXING : SALLYNOGGIN MAN FACING HUGE TEST

McAfee plots big upset IRISH TITLE FIGHT  DAVE DONNELLY

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SALLYNOGGIN fighter Stephen McAfee will realise a dream of competing for an Irish title when he takes on Eric Donovan for the vacant featherweight title on March 30 at the National Stadium.

The 27-year-old already holds the title at superfeatherweight and will take a risk to drop down in weight for the headline fight, which will be shown live on TG4.

Victor Rabei will fight Jake Hanney for the vacant belt at light-welterweight, while James Tennyson boxes for the first time since losing an IBF World super-featherweight title fight to Tevin Farmer.

The former kickboxer is six years younger than his opponent, who is trained

by Neilstown’s Kenneth Egan and won bronze at the European Championships while an amateur.

The undefeated Donovan is fighting in his natural weight clash and is widely considered the favourite to take the belt – and McAfee has no problem at all encouraging that perception.

“It’ll suit me down to the ground,” McAfee tells the Dublin Gazette.

“All the pressure is off me. It’s his weight. He’s the bigger name with the bigger history. All the pressure is on him.

“He’s the more experienced fighter, but you can look at it as an experience advantage or a disadvantage. There’s two ways of looking at it in my eyes.

“I’m just going to go in with my winning mentality and let everyone think he’s going to win and we’ll see on the night.”

McAfee, who is trained

by Jonathan Lewins and Parkie Lewis, has fought at featherweight before but not since making the switch to boxing in 2016.

He’s been on a strict diet since the start of the month – meaning he missed out on Pancake Tuesday – in an effort to attune his body to the lighter weight class.

And he is confident that the drop in weight won’t affect his explosive power, which has yielded two knockouts in his seven fights at the higher weight.

Donovan has a reputation as a technical boxer while McAfee is much more of a brawler, as he

Eric Donovan and Stephen McAfee ahead of their title fight on March 30

showed when he beat Colin O’Donovan last year by forcing him to stand up and trade punches.

McAfee says he has plenty more in his locker than just power, however, and questioned whether Donovan will have the stomach if it does become a dogfight.

“He’s more of a boxer – he has a boxing style.

I think he’ll be more trying to hit and move and expecting me to come full-on, but I think I can surprise him with a bit of boxing as well.

“He’s a great boxer and all, but I’m a good boxer.

I’m a great fighter, but is he a great fighter? We’ll see, when it comes down to the nitty and the gritty, how he likes it.”

McGing laden down with medals

Peadar McGing celebrates winning the 400m. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

DUNDRUM South Dublin AC’s Peadar McGing left Athlone on Sunday laden down with medals as he won big at the National Masters Indoor Track and Field Championships.

He finished first in the M60 200m (28.37); 400m (65.53); high jump (1.40) and long jump (4.18) as well as taking second in the 60m (8.45).

Shane Sheridan was the winner of the M60 60m (8.15). Avril Dillon impressed in the W35 60m (8.23) and 60m hurdles (9.71), finishing first in both.

Sheelagh Jones took silver in the

W60 800m (2.54) and 1,500m (6.02.73) There were impressive performances, meanwhile, for Kevin Byrne who was fourth in the M45 high jump in 1.55m.

David Connolly was fourth in the M35 200m (26.59); Ronan Gately was fifth in the M50 200m (26.99), fourth in the long jump (4.44) and second in the high jump (1.45). Vigetta Moran was sixth in the W45 Shot with a throw of 6.57m.

At the Duhallow 10-mile race, meanwhile, Hiko Tonosa finished first in 52.19 minutes.

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FROM DONOVAN

BASKETBALL: NEW TEAM SET TO COMPETE FROM OCTOBER

Ballinteer Bulls ready to launch new club  JAMES HENDICOTT

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SUPER SAINTS

Raphaela’s win a first hockey title for 14 years ST RAPHAELA’S, Stillorgan, won their first Leinster hockey final in 14 years as they beat Dundalk Grammar 3-0 last Friday to land the Senior 1B title at Grange Road.

Emma Roche was on the mark twice with captain Emma Pichot weighing in with the other, all of them coming in the second half while Niamh O’connor was in superb form between the posts.

Picture: Lindie Naughton

BALLINTEER’S first men’s basketball team are well on the road towards entering league competition, with the newly-formed senior side having completed their first friendly game in the past month.

The side – who will be known as the Ballinteer Bulls – currently operate only their freshlycreated senior men’s team, but have big ambitions for the future of the side.

They will be competing in friendlies against a mix of Dublin league sides until October when they hope to join the league at a level yet to be determined.

The team find their roots in the early lives of the two founding organisers, Darren Devereux and Cathal Mulvaney. Mulvaney will be acting as Director of Basketball and Senior Men’s coach, and Devereux in a more strategic management role.

Both are passionate about basketball and can trace their love of the game back to trips out of Ballinteer as youngsters in order to compete.

Devereux, for example, played with UCD Marian’s age-group sides. He learnt the value of personal development through sport, and hopes to bring that back to Ballinteer.

“Our mission is to ‘improve lives through basketball’,” Devereux told the Dublin Gazette.

“We’re going to work hard to make sure money isn’t a barrier to playing basketball, and endeavour to give people skills that will help them in other areas of their life.”

The goals of the club in the long-term incorporate everything from securing sporting scholarships for players while studying at universities, to applying the principles of sports training to life in general. Devereux himself links his educational attainments to the pride of his basketball experience.

“When you have limited resources, it can be very difficult to get a sense of achievement,” Devereux said.

The Ballinteer Bulls at their recent challenge match with Eanna

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“I started studying at night, something I believed I could do due to sport,” the founder, who is now working on a PhD, explains. “Hard work, commitment and dedication are really core values for the club, as they are for me.

“I hope in the long-term we can help others to develop self-belief by experiencing various forms of success through basketball. We’ve been given a phenomenal amount of support locally, through people like Seán McLoughlin, a local election candidate, Shane McArdle in DLR Sports Partnership, and Neil Delaney, who is

sponsoring the team’s kit through his company Sorcon Plant and Haulage.”

The team will be based in Wesley College, and as well as the senior men’s team, hope to have an active youth section covering various age groups in place for the 2020/ 2021 season.

A ladies’ team is also on the agenda, while the senior team has grown to a panel of 15 since their first meeting in October 2018.

Ballinteer expect its first senior basketball contest to take place in roughly six months time.

Manley lays claim to Cabo equaliser

LOI FIRST DIVISION  PAUL DOWLING

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FROM battling with family on the pitch to officially waiting to see if he scored for the second time this season, Robert Manley certainly had an interesting game in Cabinteely’s 1-1 draw with Longford Town.

The striker is hoping he can lay claim to being the first player to find the net against the Midlanders this season.

But he had to wait until video

evidence to clarify if he is the official marksman.

Some reports indicate that Alex Aspil’s shot could have crossed the line before the striker made sure.

“The ball bounced off the crossbar twice – I think. I just had to make sure it was over the line. The goal was given to me. I’ll take it” he viewed.

“Alex is claiming it too. We’ll have to get VAR in to see what happens.”

The 21-year-old pitted his wits against his younger brother Joe at the Stradbrook venue as the sib-

lings clashed in the forward and defensive positions.

“It was a weird experience all right. I think Joe out-did me.

There’s no shame in that. I think he’s going to be a very good player, and will have a good career” stressed the older of the two.”

The draw extended Cabinteely’s recent run to three games unbeaten as they picked up a first home point of the campaign against unbeaten ‘Town.

“We’re disappointed within ourselves not to come away with more than a point. I thought I

could have had a penalty late on.

But didn’t get it. We’ll re-group in training and prepare for Drogheda next week. We’ll keep our heads down and hopefully head to Louth fresh for the challenge.”

Cabo’s Robert Manley

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CLUB NOTES

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KILMACUD CROKES WELL done to the AHL1 team who beat St Judes, 1-16 to 1-9; the AHL2 team who beat Castleknock 1-9 to 0-9, the AHL4 team that beat St Brigids 1-12 to 1-8 and the AHL9 team that beat O’Dwyers 2-11 to 0-4.

Hard luck to the AHL6 team who lost to St. Olafs, 3-6 to 1-14. In football, hard luck to the MFL1 team who lost to Lucan Sarsfields 2-5 to 1-15, but well done to the MFL4 team that beat Crumlin 7-13 to 3-4 and the MFL5 team that beat Cuala, 11-14 to 0-4.

In camogie, hard luck to the Dublin Intermediate team who lost to Kilkenny in their Division 2 league game, 1-6 to 1-2. Aisling Whitely and Lucy O’Connor were both on the squad. Hard luck to the Minor team who lost to Tipperary in the Championship, 2-9 to 3-14. Ciara Jones, Issy Davis, Niamh Comerford, Sarah Fenlon and Anna Geraghty were squad members.

Saturday, March 16 is be a significant day in the club history. There will be an event in the club to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding Kilmacud GAA club and the 10th anniversary of the club last winning the All Ireland Club Football Championship in 2009. Come along and join in the celebrations. Event will kick off at 7.30pm. Just an informal social occasion to share memories and pride in our club. Annual Club cycle in aid of Laura Lynn will take place on Saturday, March 16.

NAOMH OLAF THERE were mixed results for the I-RES sponsored Naomh Olaf adult hurling teams last Sunday, with Faughs coming out on top in their match against the Division 2 team, whilst the Division 6 men defeated neighbours, Kilmacud Crokes, by two points.

Meanwhile the Minor Men’s Footballers lost out to a strong Cuala team and the Minor Camogie Gradings saw Naomh Olaf pipped at the post by Kilmacud Crokes who came out one point to the better.

Once again this year, Naomh Olaf will have a float in the Stepaside St Patrick’s Day Parade, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Work on this year’s float by a fabulous band of volunteers is well underway and everyone is looking forward to taking part. The parade will begin at 2.30pm and everyone is asked to

gather at Burrow Road Pitch & Putt at 1.30pm wearing their Club colours and big smiles!

There will be live music in the bar on St. Patrick’s Day from 6pm with Retro - all welcome!

Naomh Olaf Golf Society are holding a Table Quiz in the Clubhouse on Thursday, March 21 at 8.30pm.

The first golf outing of the year will take place on Friday, April 5 - timesheets will be on the notice board from March 21.

“Ash Monday” commences on March 25 (7-9pm) and will run for four weeks.

Guest Coach on the 25th will be Brian Ryan, Kilkenny GAA Games Development Manager and former Kilkenny Minor, Under 21 and Development Squad Manager and Coach.

Full details from lead mentors.

Membership for 2019 is now due and can be paid via the link on the Club website.

SHANKILL THE juvenile academy, sponsored by O Donnell’s Pharmacy, is in action every Saturday at 10am indoors in St Laurence College. Why not give the Academy a try? The coaches are ready and the equipment is waiting and ready to be used; the cost is only €2 per child and there is no annual subscription.

Our Easter Camp will take place on April 23-25. This fantastic camp is open to both club members and non-members, boys and girls aged five to 12 years and will be held in Stonebridge Road from 10am to 2pm each day.

The cost is €40 for members and €50 for non-members. Numbers are restricted to 70 places so when there gone there gone contact the club.

Action this weekend in hurling, U-9 were home to Bray, U-12 home to O’Tooles, U-8 away to St James Gaels and U-11 away to Crumlin. Sunday U-14 girls’ footballers were away to St Oliver Plunkets and the adult ladies were home to Cuala.

Chase the Ace draw on Sunday night in Brady’s; there was no jackpot winner the €50 prize went to Carol Spain. This week’s jackpot is €2,050. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5 and are available from club members or in the pub.

For details of our Ladies football team check out our Facebook page and follow the link to the ladies Facebook group, e-mail stevedavis203@gmail.com or contact Steve 087 6414123.

The men’s adult football team are looking for new players which are always welcome 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 everybody knows your name.

SWIMMING: ELEMENTS IN PLACE FOR SUCCESS

Preston on board for Trojan work  JAMES HENDICOTT

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LESS THAN TWO months into his relocation to Ireland to take up a post at Trojan Swimming Club, experienced coach Jonathan Preston sees huge potential in Irish swimming and the chance to make a real impact.

Preston brings with him plenty of depth of coaching background, having worked in five different UK clubs around the north west, producing Olympians, national champions and European junior medalists.

His relocation has a dual motivation: swimming has always offered a chance to travel, one he’s regretted failing to take up before now. He’s also lured by the chance to work alongside the British men recently appointed at the top of Irish swimming, .

“So far, based on the first few weeks, I think it’s quite a simplistic programme compared to the UK but that’s to be expected, given the relative sizes,” Preston told the Dublin Gazette.

“I’m pleased we seem to have the backing of people right up to the top. People seem to be buying in, and there are lots of very expe-

Trojan coach Jonathan Preston with some of the club’s rising stars

rienced coaches around who can help us start showing a bit more on the international stage.”

Trojan, providing for communities around Stillorgan and Blackrock at the Newpark, offers the kind of environment Preston desires and he sees the club as having plenty of potential to produce stars.

There are structural issues for Irish swimming in general, he admits, but nothing insurmountable.

“A few too many pools are part of schools which can restrict how much we can use them,” he explains.

“We can’t always be traveling to UCD or the National Aquatic Centre, which are the only 50 metre pools in

MIXED ABILITY DLSP Hawks host maiden meeting DE LA SALLE Palmerston saw the first meeting of Mixed Ability Rugby Teams in Ireland with over 70 players with and without disabilities from three Irish teams came together for an open training session and exhibition games.

The DLSP Hawks, along with Sunday’s Well Rebels and the Malone Tornadoes are part of an IRFU pilot project to establish mixed ability rugby within the Irish rugby framework,.

Picture: jc sports photography

Dublin, but that’s not everything.

“Some world class swimmers have emerged from 25 metre pools, and there’s no reason to think we can’t do that. Ideally, a lot of clubs would have control of their own facilities.

“The GAA have the right idea: if we can lift the sport to a place where you have local businesses sponsoring teams, lots of community interest and all the clubs have their own pools to train in, that will lead to lots of opportunity.”

The project, though, is very much about the long game.

“You need ten years to produce an elite swimmer,”

Preston says. “That means ideally you need kids to get involved when they’re six, and then some of them will be on the world stage at sixteen.

“If you get them at ten, that can work, too, but once they’re 14 or 15, they’re peaking a bit late, their bodies are already changing.”

Nevertheless, optimism abounds: “I expect you’ll see more of us in relays, and having some success with female athletes,” Preston says of the Ireland team.

“They’ll certainly be a bit more depth. It’s a new team at the top, and I think it feels like a new start to everyone.”

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LADIES FOOTBALL: UCD’S EXCELLENT RUN SEES THEM REACH O’CONNOR FINAL

HURLING

Crokes off the mark as Jude’s defeated

The UCD O’Connor Cup final team. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

UCD’s O’Connor Cup dream ended by UL O’CONNOR CUP FINAL UCD UL  JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com

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UCD’S O’CONNOR CUP finals weekend had big highs and lows, as the Dubliners returned to the final of the ladies’ student contest for the first time since their 2016 win, only to be soundly beaten by the ever-impressive final regulars UL. UCD made the final with a late, late show in their semi-final against a strong UCC side to reach the finale on Friday afternoon. In appalling conditions, the game ebbed and flowed, with both sides showing plenty of class amongst panels resplendent with county stars.

UCD - captained by Kilmacud Crokes’ Molly Lamb - had led narrowly at half time after a low-scoring first half, but faced a barrage of UCC pressure just after the break. With UCC having gone from two points behind to four up at 1-6 to 0-5, however, the Dublin side found their mojo at the right time. After edging back into the contest, they pro-

gressed to the final by 2-7 to 1-9.

On the other side of the draw, however, UL had shown the form most had predicted, and confidently demolished Queen’s College Belfast. When it came the final on Saturday at Grangegorman, there was little doubt who was going in as favourites.

For the Dublin-based side, UL were to prove too much. The extremely well-drilled west coast side dominated defensively, and attacked at considerable pace. UL started with the advantage in a not inconsiderable wind blowing towards the UCD goal, and quickly set about establishing themselves, with Rebecca Delee and Eimear Scally key in a establishing an early lead.

Galway forward Aine McDonagh was proving influential for UCD, and she was key in keeping the margin down to four points at the break, at 0-9 to 0-5, her last score knocked over from huge distance. McDonagh would go on to score six points in the contest, still one less than the impressive Scally at the other end.

It was McDonagh who found the sweet spot between the sticks again straight after the break, but UCD were

to get no closer to UL than that, despite having the wind advantage in the second period. The Munster side went away from their challengers through goals from Fiona McHale and Hannah O’Donoghue as the half wore on.

McHale’s goal effectively ended the game as a contest, though UCD never gave up, with Chloe Foxe’s goal with two minutes remaining giving the Cuala woman Jennifer Dunne on the attack for UCD. Picture: Eoin Noonan/Sportsfile

scoreboard a respectable feel, especially against a side full of top-class county players in UL. UCD can be proud of having made a finale, something most would have seen as unlikely ahead of the semi-final match ups, but the defensive nous and attacking fluidity of this consistent UL outfit saw them take a fourth title in the last six years, and a record 12th overall.

KILMACUD Crokes recorded their first win of AHL Division One campaign with a battling comeback against southside rivals St Jude’s on Sunday afternoon.

Anthony Daly’s side fell to a disappointing defeat to Craobh Chiarain on the opening day but, despite trailing by a point on 55 minutes, the hosts recorded 1-5 without reply to storm to a 1-16 to 1-5 win.

Sean McGrath top-scored with nine points while Alex Considine contributed a vital 1-1 in the late surge towards victory.

The Templeogue side got off the ideal start when former Mayo inter-county player Diarmuid McLoughlin put the ball in the net.

McLoughlin caught John Carthy’s delivery before unleashing an unstoppable strike beyond the reach of Matt Collins.

Sean McGrath managed four points from frees in the opening half but Carthy and Smith kept the scoreboard ticking over for Jude’s as they took a 1-6 to 0-5 lead into the break.

Points from Fionn O’Ceallaigh (2), Naomhan O’Riordan and McGrath saw Crokes level early in the second half, but half-time sub kept Jude’s noses in front.

Three more points from McGrath turned the game in the final 15, however, and Considine put Crokes out of reach as he flicked home after Ross Ó Raghallaigh had denied Michael Gibbons.

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